Niko Vance
05-24-2008, 04:26 AM
wasn't sure to put this here or in the lost thread cause its not really discussing anything about the lost episodes but if it belongs there then merge it,i just thought i would post this cause there's lots of lost fans on here and they can disagree or agree with what this guy has said and give there own awards on what they think is the best. this is only for season 4 to i think..
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The First Annual Lost Awards
by Chris Flippo
05.23.2008
Since the Lost finale is less than a week away, I thought now would be a good time to look back over season four as it stands now. So, without further ado, I present the First Annual Lost Awards. Its pretty self-explanatory if not just a tad bit predicable (spoiler alert… Lost does pretty well).
Best Flashback
John Locke, “Cabin Fever”
Though one of the best aspects of season four has been its clever use of flashforwards, we still had a fair number of flashbacks. However, they were far from traditional. This episode focused on different time periods in the life of John Locke and how he has been brushing up against island mythology all along without realizing it. In flashback, we are presented with a few appearances by Richard Alpert, a surprise invitation to Mittleos Laboratories, and Matthew Abbandon suggesting that John go on that infamous walkabout. It was an episode that I’m sure crashed more than just a few Lost websites.
Best Flashforward
Hurley, “The Beginning of the End”
This category almost belonged to Ben’s flashforward in “The Shape of Things to Come,” which humanized the character in ways I never thought possible. However, when I look back over the season, it is Hurley’s first flashforward that provided its emotional backbone. Haunted by visions of Charlie, Hurley was quick to check himself back into the mental institution. It’s heartbreaking to watch the character resort back to his pre-island condition. If that weren’t enough, the flashforward provided some of my favorite scenes of the season: the introduction of Matthew Abbadon, Charlie’s beautifully-written farewell to Hurley, and Jack’s visit to Hurley at the mental institution. Its can’t be easy being the season opener, and I, for one, was glad that the responsibility went to our cosmically-cursed lotto winner instead of the Good Shepherd. It was a gamble, but one that paid off wonderfully.
Best Plot Line
Michael’s Search for Redemption
This season has done two things for me that I previously thought impossible: (1) it humanized The Artist Formerly Known As Henry Gale, and (2) it made me like Michael again. Like you, I felt betrayed by Michael after his twin killing of Ana-Lucia and Libby. I’m not sure if this plot line will wrap up next week or not (I’m betting no). Either way, Michael is a great character and season five would be missing something without him.
Best Episode Title
“The Beginning of the End”
Probably a useless category, but one I’ve decided to include nevertheless. I have noticed that season premiere titles are hints at what the season might hold. Season two’s “Man of Faith, Man of Science” and season three’s “A Tale of Two Cities” did not exactly summarize the episode at hand, but the titles did help set up the thematic concerns of their respective seasons. Season four’s “The Beginning of the End” continues this tradition. With the high-stakes that the show is playing with now, this title gave a perfect hint at the shape of things to come.
Best Visual Effects
“The Shape of Things to Come”
This is the first time the monster did not look like some strange puff of smoke, but rather a force to be reckoned with. Once Ben disappeared into that odd ruin-adorned door, Lost unleashed some of its most intense special effects to date. I’m not sure a smoke monster will ever be “realistic”, but for a few seconds, Lost came tantalizingly close.
Best Male Lead
Jorge Garcia, Hugo “Hurley” Reyes
This category could just as easily have gone to Naveen Andrew or Michael Emerson. But, then again, I don’t think any actor stepped up to the plate this season quite like Garcia. Hurley functions as more than just comic relief (I’m looking at you, Hiro!). Many times, he is the show’s heart and soul, two concepts that are thrown around so often they almost have lost their meaning. Almost.
Best Female Lead
Yunjin Kim, Sun Kwon
This category belongs to her. Easily. Just look at her and Hurley’s scene at the end of the Sun/Jin-centric “Ji Yeon” and you’ll see why. I’m sure more than just a few fanboys shed a tear here.
Best Episode
“The Constant” (surprised?)
This episode was of season finale quality and provided not only developments to Lost’s increasingly complex mythology, but it was also just a great character episode. Here we get Desmond and Penny’s reunion, an explanation of the “sickness,” an introduction to the freighter people, time travel, a peek at Desmond’s military past, and a clue to Widmore’s deeply rooted connection to the island. All in all, this was one of the most satisfying episodes of Lost.
source: athens exchange
-------------------------------------------------
The First Annual Lost Awards
by Chris Flippo
05.23.2008
Since the Lost finale is less than a week away, I thought now would be a good time to look back over season four as it stands now. So, without further ado, I present the First Annual Lost Awards. Its pretty self-explanatory if not just a tad bit predicable (spoiler alert… Lost does pretty well).
Best Flashback
John Locke, “Cabin Fever”
Though one of the best aspects of season four has been its clever use of flashforwards, we still had a fair number of flashbacks. However, they were far from traditional. This episode focused on different time periods in the life of John Locke and how he has been brushing up against island mythology all along without realizing it. In flashback, we are presented with a few appearances by Richard Alpert, a surprise invitation to Mittleos Laboratories, and Matthew Abbandon suggesting that John go on that infamous walkabout. It was an episode that I’m sure crashed more than just a few Lost websites.
Best Flashforward
Hurley, “The Beginning of the End”
This category almost belonged to Ben’s flashforward in “The Shape of Things to Come,” which humanized the character in ways I never thought possible. However, when I look back over the season, it is Hurley’s first flashforward that provided its emotional backbone. Haunted by visions of Charlie, Hurley was quick to check himself back into the mental institution. It’s heartbreaking to watch the character resort back to his pre-island condition. If that weren’t enough, the flashforward provided some of my favorite scenes of the season: the introduction of Matthew Abbadon, Charlie’s beautifully-written farewell to Hurley, and Jack’s visit to Hurley at the mental institution. Its can’t be easy being the season opener, and I, for one, was glad that the responsibility went to our cosmically-cursed lotto winner instead of the Good Shepherd. It was a gamble, but one that paid off wonderfully.
Best Plot Line
Michael’s Search for Redemption
This season has done two things for me that I previously thought impossible: (1) it humanized The Artist Formerly Known As Henry Gale, and (2) it made me like Michael again. Like you, I felt betrayed by Michael after his twin killing of Ana-Lucia and Libby. I’m not sure if this plot line will wrap up next week or not (I’m betting no). Either way, Michael is a great character and season five would be missing something without him.
Best Episode Title
“The Beginning of the End”
Probably a useless category, but one I’ve decided to include nevertheless. I have noticed that season premiere titles are hints at what the season might hold. Season two’s “Man of Faith, Man of Science” and season three’s “A Tale of Two Cities” did not exactly summarize the episode at hand, but the titles did help set up the thematic concerns of their respective seasons. Season four’s “The Beginning of the End” continues this tradition. With the high-stakes that the show is playing with now, this title gave a perfect hint at the shape of things to come.
Best Visual Effects
“The Shape of Things to Come”
This is the first time the monster did not look like some strange puff of smoke, but rather a force to be reckoned with. Once Ben disappeared into that odd ruin-adorned door, Lost unleashed some of its most intense special effects to date. I’m not sure a smoke monster will ever be “realistic”, but for a few seconds, Lost came tantalizingly close.
Best Male Lead
Jorge Garcia, Hugo “Hurley” Reyes
This category could just as easily have gone to Naveen Andrew or Michael Emerson. But, then again, I don’t think any actor stepped up to the plate this season quite like Garcia. Hurley functions as more than just comic relief (I’m looking at you, Hiro!). Many times, he is the show’s heart and soul, two concepts that are thrown around so often they almost have lost their meaning. Almost.
Best Female Lead
Yunjin Kim, Sun Kwon
This category belongs to her. Easily. Just look at her and Hurley’s scene at the end of the Sun/Jin-centric “Ji Yeon” and you’ll see why. I’m sure more than just a few fanboys shed a tear here.
Best Episode
“The Constant” (surprised?)
This episode was of season finale quality and provided not only developments to Lost’s increasingly complex mythology, but it was also just a great character episode. Here we get Desmond and Penny’s reunion, an explanation of the “sickness,” an introduction to the freighter people, time travel, a peek at Desmond’s military past, and a clue to Widmore’s deeply rooted connection to the island. All in all, this was one of the most satisfying episodes of Lost.
source: athens exchange