THE 'LOST' EPISODE OF THE DAY!
On this, the day after Michael Jackson passed, one needs a great cheery pick-me-up. There's only one character to turn to: Hurley!
The episode: Everybody Hates Hugo
Original Airdate: October 29, 2005
Written by: Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz
Directed By: Alan Taylor
Content: Hurley worries that his new job will make him the most unpopular man on the Island. Sawyer, Jin and Michael learn that their captors are actually survivors from the tail section of the plane. Claire finds the message bottle from the raft, making her and Sun fear the worst. Sayid's exploration of the Hatch raises suspicions.
Why It's Worth Re-Watching: Hurley's the heart of LOST. After three episodes which took the viewers to a weird, unfamiliar place (the Hatch), this episode let the audience re-gain their "footing" so to speak (sort of what "The Lie" did in season five and....YOU GUESSED IT! Hurley's the focus of that episode). Plotwise, this is the episode Sayid checks out the Hatch. Sayid notices the heavy amount of concrete and the electromagnetic energy in the Hatch (thanks to Jack showing him). He remarks to Jack that "The last time I heard of concrete being poured over everything in this way was Chernobyl." It's especially cool considering season five (and the whole season five mirrors season two). It's mostly worth re-watching because it's a nice episode. Hurley's in charge of rationing the food but he's having trouble. His flashback juxtaposes his present. In the flashback, he's afraid everything will change once people learn that he's won the lottery so he doesn't tell anyone and before anyone finds out he has a great day with his best friend Johnny and he asks out Starla (and she says yes). Everything does change of course and he's afraid everyone will hate him for not giving people food when they want it. He does end up making everybody happy in the end, and doing what he wants (with Rose's helpful advice of course). It features one of my favorite montages with everybody happy and eating. Charlie gives Hurley a big hug. Claire finally gets her jar of peanut butter. It's fantastic. Sun also reveals herself to be an utter pessimist when she buries the bottle of notes that washed back on shore. Sweetie-pie Claire gives her the bottle because she feels like Sun should decide what to do with it. I understand all of the symbolism around the scene. I just took an opportunity to rip on Sun one last time. As for the adventures of Sawyer, Michael, and Jin they find out they are in the hands of the Tailies. Ana Lucia is belligerant and beats up Sawyer. Not cool. My disdain for Ana Lucia will slowly be revealed throughout this retrospective. The ending's very sweet: Rose saves an apollo candy bar for her husband. She never lost faith that he's alive. There will be no youtube videos for this one. If you're sad about Michael Jackson and a fan of LOST, pop this one in the DVD player.
OASIS OFF!
Since I'm about to listen to "Whatever" again, "Whatever" will be today's song in Oasis Off. It was released after Definitely, Maybe but before What's The Story, Morning Glory? Liam sounds fantastic. I also recommend watching Noel play this acoustically as it does not disappoint. So check out the video below. And, also, listen to Michael Jackson's song "Childhood" in the previous post. A wonderful song.
"Whatever"
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