Comments on: The Definitive Guide to WTF Just Happened on ‘Lost’ http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php A Website About Movies Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:33:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Igeorgiaoo http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-4#comment-246940 Igeorgiaoo Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:53:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-246940 i dont get why the smoke monster was not allowed to leave and why the island was the cork i dont get why the smoke monster was not allowed to leave and why the island was the cork

]]> By: full of shit http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-1#comment-232085 full of shit Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:16:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-232085 don't lie don’t lie

]]> By: NORMA http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-175702 NORMA Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-175702 OMG LOl! OMG LOl!

]]> By: DR.STEVEBRULE http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-173780 DR.STEVEBRULE Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:53:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-173780 mmmmDacowboyboot mmmmDacowboyboot

]]> By: nazi hater http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-172675 nazi hater Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:34:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-172675 The man was giving an opinion not taking a spelling test. oh and people will never take you seriously if your always as anally retentive The man was giving an opinion not taking a spelling test. oh and people will never take you seriously if your always as anally retentive

]]> By: Sara http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-169057 Sara Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:34:18 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-169057 What I am wondering is what was meant by that they created the Sideways World. Was that implying that the dead souls kind of got together and just made this place, in which case does this happen for everyone with issues letting go? Or was there some connection between the light when Christian opens the door and the light on the island which hinted that they were granted this privilege of coming to terms with their lives because they "made" the island when they helped preserve its light? I was hoping for a more conclusive conclusion to the series myself... What I am wondering is what was meant by that they created the Sideways World. Was that implying that the dead souls kind of got together and just made this place, in which case does this happen for everyone with issues letting go? Or was there some connection between the light when Christian opens the door and the light on the island which hinted that they were granted this privilege of coming to terms with their lives because they “made” the island when they helped preserve its light? I was hoping for a more conclusive conclusion to the series myself…

]]> By: Nitsa02 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-168712 Nitsa02 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:35:29 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-168712 When did they die?? I mean, did the plane really crashed?? How about Juliet and Ben, how did they die?? What was the dharma initiative and did they know they were dead?? What about the others?? Who were they??? So many questions without an answer..... When did they die?? I mean, did the plane really crashed?? How about Juliet and Ben, how did they die?? What was the dharma initiative and did they know they were dead?? What about the others?? Who were they??? So many questions without an answer…..

]]> By: lestat http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-1#comment-230980 lestat Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:27:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-230980 L-O-L L-O-L

]]> By: Spelling Nazi http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-1#comment-230960 Spelling Nazi Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:07:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-230960 m-y-s-t-e-r-y. s-t-o-r-i-e-s People might take you seriously if you knew how to spell and talk. m-y-s-t-e-r-y.
s-t-o-r-i-e-s

People might take you seriously if you knew how to spell and talk.

]]> By: Dada http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-167830 Dada Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:10:59 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-167830 thx m8s thx m8s

]]> By: me http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-167058 me Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:53:13 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-167058 Did anyone else want it to be different between Jack and Kate in the church? Did anyone else want it to be different between Jack and Kate in the church?

]]> By: Gimmi http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-2#comment-230870 Gimmi Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:10:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-230870 Maybe because Smokey was dying while he felt into the light. Maybe because Smokey was dying while he felt into the light.

]]> By: Emaderton3 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-166249 Emaderton3 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:26:41 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-166249 I have read many explanations online about the ending of Lost, and I tend to agree with this one the most. I think the detonation of the bomb was a clever way for the writers to throw us off the path about the sideways timeline being limbo or whatever you want to call it. It was just a method to get the characters back to the present time. I have heard a lot of people say what was the point of the island then? Couldn't they just come up with some other story to make a character redeem their life and realize it in limbo/afterlife (sideways narrative) prior to entering heaven? Was there really a need for the sideways narrative (i.e., the story could have just followed them on the island and ended with Jack dying)? I think the island was the place that each character had a fresh chance to start over and redeem themselves under extreme situations in which they acted for the greater good. But, it happened to be at the place that was the gateway that balanced good and evil (heaven and hell, etc.) and where you would be judged to see if you were ready to move on (i.e., Jacob bringing people to test them to find the next candidate). But, this does not necessarily give a concrete connection between using the island for this exercise and the sideways narrative. I think the key is Jack's story, shifting from science to faith, but more importantly, I believe Jack saved the very thing that "saves" him later--the light. Assuming "the light" on the island was similar to "the light" from the church at the end, Jack saved the very thing then that "saved" him. Had he not restored the light, then when he died, there would have been nothing to "move on" to (i.e., no heaven or whatever you want to call it). Also, if the island was destroyed, then all of mankind would be stuck and could never move on. Therefore, I also think the sideways narrative was centered on Jack since it would come full circle with his experience on the island (redeeming himself in real life) but also saving humanity by restoring the light and thus the place where we can go to ultimately be happy. Or something like that. I have read many explanations online about the ending of Lost, and I tend to agree with this one the most. I think the detonation of the bomb was a clever way for the writers to throw us off the path about the sideways timeline being limbo or whatever you want to call it. It was just a method to get the characters back to the present time. I have heard a lot of people say what was the point of the island then? Couldn't they just come up with some other story to make a character redeem their life and realize it in limbo/afterlife (sideways narrative) prior to entering heaven? Was there really a need for the sideways narrative (i.e., the story could have just followed them on the island and ended with Jack dying)? I think the island was the place that each character had a fresh chance to start over and redeem themselves under extreme situations in which they acted for the greater good. But, it happened to be at the place that was the gateway that balanced good and evil (heaven and hell, etc.) and where you would be judged to see if you were ready to move on (i.e., Jacob bringing people to test them to find the next candidate). But, this does not necessarily give a concrete connection between using the island for this exercise and the sideways narrative. I think the key is Jack's story, shifting from science to faith, but more importantly, I believe Jack saved the very thing that “saves” him later–the light. Assuming “the light” on the island was similar to “the light” from the church at the end, Jack saved the very thing then that “saved” him. Had he not restored the light, then when he died, there would have been nothing to “move on” to (i.e., no heaven or whatever you want to call it). Also, if the island was destroyed, then all of mankind would be stuck and could never move on. Therefore, I also think the sideways narrative was centered on Jack since it would come full circle with his experience on the island (redeeming himself in real life) but also saving humanity by restoring the light and thus the place where we can go to ultimately be happy. Or something like that.

]]> By: Sharon in las vegas http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-166029 Sharon in las vegas Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:33:22 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-166029 Can you tell me why Penny joined Desmond in the church? I was thinking that only those on the plane were getting together until I saw Penny. How did she die? I remember seeing her getting shot, but I thought that was in a flashsideway. Also, can you tell me what the tattoo on Jack's left arm is and the meaning of it?<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>/ Can you tell me why Penny joined Desmond in the church? I was thinking that only those on the plane were getting together until I saw Penny. How did she die? I remember seeing her getting shot, but I thought that was in a flashsideway. Also, can you tell me what the tattoo on Jack's left arm is and the meaning of it?

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]]> By: That70sshow http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-165943 That70sshow Sun, 30 May 2010 07:19:55 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-165943 what happened to desmond?!?!?!!? what happened to desmond?!?!?!!?

]]> By: Funkmasters1 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-165902 Funkmasters1 Sat, 29 May 2010 11:35:40 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-165902 the island was just the place where the light was. and they did kind of explain that the light is life. and with jacob throwing his brother in the light to die, he became death. at least that is how i see it. the island was just the place where the light was. and they did kind of explain that the light is life. and with jacob throwing his brother in the light to die, he became death. at least that is how i see it.

]]> By: Funkmasters1 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-165903 Funkmasters1 Sat, 29 May 2010 11:34:48 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-165903 the island was just the place where the light was. and they did kind of explain that the light is life. and with jacob throwing his brother in the light to die, he became death. at least that is how i see it. the island was just the place where the light was. and they did kind of explain that the light is life. and with jacob throwing his brother in the light to die, he became death. at least that is how i see it.

]]> By: blossomofur http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-165879 blossomofur Sat, 29 May 2010 00:20:20 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-165879 I think you're reaching. In fact, I think that *any* attempt to really work everything out is reaching. I just don't think there's an "answer" that applies consistently to all the characters. And that is okay! More than okay. I think its a little crazy and anal to want to tie it all up neatly. I've always had trouble with some of the themes that Cruse and Lindelhof claim are so important to the show. For instance, they say that redemption is the main theme, but I've never thought that Hurley really had any behavior for which he needed to be redeemed. Although I'd phrase it differently, I think your point about the Sideways being where folks overcome their issues is valid. I think of the sideways as the "road not taken" that, due to the life on the island, they would have the courage to live if they could do it all again: so Saywer would choose to be cop rather than criminal, Kate would've chosen not to be guilty of murder, Hurley would've embraced his luck and shown his generosity and caring nature through philanthropy, and Ben would've been able to suppress his vanity and lust for power in true service to others. John Locke would have had true courage and a strong ego, from way back in his life. But I still don't think Charlie's, Sayid's, Claire or Desmond's stories make sense. Charlie's island redemption was so complete, I think it was silly for them to have him be a junkie in the sideways. Enough ranting. I think you're reaching. In fact, I think that *any* attempt to really work everything out is reaching. I just don't think there's an “answer” that applies consistently to all the characters. And that is okay! More than okay. I think its a little crazy and anal to want to tie it all up neatly. I've always had trouble with some of the themes that Cruse and Lindelhof claim are so important to the show. For instance, they say that redemption is the main theme, but I've never thought that Hurley really had any behavior for which he needed to be redeemed. Although I'd phrase it differently, I think your point about the Sideways being where folks overcome their issues is valid. I think of the sideways as the “road not taken” that, due to the life on the island, they would have the courage to live if they could do it all again: so Saywer would choose to be cop rather than criminal, Kate would've chosen not to be guilty of murder, Hurley would've embraced his luck and shown his generosity and caring nature through philanthropy, and Ben would've been able to suppress his vanity and lust for power in true service to others. John Locke would have had true courage and a strong ego, from way back in his life. But I still don't think Charlie's, Sayid's, Claire or Desmond's stories make sense. Charlie's island redemption was so complete, I think it was silly for them to have him be a junkie in the sideways. Enough ranting.

]]> By: Blademan http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-165820 Blademan Thu, 27 May 2010 22:42:17 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-165820 So where did the woman who fostered the two brothers come from and who was she? So where did the woman who fostered the two brothers come from and who was she?

]]> By: Daniel http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/tv/what-happened-lost-finale-explanation.php/comment-page-3#comment-165809 Daniel Thu, 27 May 2010 19:18:48 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=78329#comment-165809 Oh yeah.. thanks alot:) Oh yeah.. thanks alot:)

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