I’ve been trying and trying to find some images of Dominic since I read that he’s playing “Beak” in the new X Men movie, but so far the only image I’ve been able to find is a really quick shot of him in a group from the trailer. I’ll keep my eyes open for more.

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Here is the band “Previously On Lost.” Not normally my type of music but hey, when all of your songs are a tribute to Lost, what’s not to like? POL will write, record, and post to MySpace a recap in the form of a song after each episode. Link here to their MySpace page.

… good thing the show is so good. Plus, it’s Desmond which means he’s getting lots of screen time. I have to say, the Desmond episodes have been some of my favorites.

In case you are wondering what I’m talking about, I found this video that someone took of Lost being filmed. The beginning is very slow with them basically standing around. The action, if you want to call it that, starts around 6:20 or so.

Must watch.

Apparently some of the critics out there have been privy to the first two episodes of Season Five (ugh, I’m so jealous!) and the reviews are great. If you have read spoilers or know what’s going to happen, please comment on my spoiler page. For the rest of us, we’ll just enjoy the teases…

‘Lost’ Season 5 Premiere Review
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Watching the first two hours of Lost season 5, I was reminded of the times when I truly loved this show. I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with Lost, growing frustrated when it seems to be going nowhere and being fascinated when it’s burning on all cylinders. Based on these first two episodes, Lost is back to “Oh My Effing God!” status.

There will be no spoilers here, because any true Lost fan should avoid spoilers like the plague. I have no problem learning what an episode is generally about or who will be appearing in the guest cast, but knowing the major secrets before they air is like buying a Christmas present for yourself – it ruins the surprise.

What I can say is that these first two hours, “Because You Left” and “The Lie,” both airing January 21 at 9pm, are vintage Lost, full of some unbelievable twists and a whole lot of groundwork for the season to come.

Like the last three seasons, the opening scene itself will leave your mouth wide open and you’ll probably forget to close it for a few minutes. The shocking part isn’t just what happens, but who, where, why, when and how.

The show returns not only with a vengeance, but with a purpose. We know the Oceanic 6 have to go back, which nicely addresses a serious concern fans often have: where is the show going? Now we have a goal, but we also learn in this premiere that there are some strings attached. We start to understand more about why they need to go back and how, but like every great episode of Lost, those answers only leave fans with more questions.

And if the opening scene doesn’t drop your jaw, the final scene will. Casual Lost fans won’t be impressed, but if you’ve followed and know every episode by heart, you will be positively floored, confused, and intrigued by what is said, who says it, and to whom they say it.

If I’m being interminably vague, I apologize. Over the next three weeks leading up to the premiere, I’ll have plenty of clues and hints about what you can expect to see. But rest assured, nearly all of the questions you had from the end of last season will be answered as these two hours cover everything.

We learn what happened to the island after Ben made it vanish and what happened to the inhabitants, as well as the people on the Zodiac between the island and the freighter. We see what’s going on with the Oceanic 6 and learn why they do or do not want to go back.

Season 5 of Lost is like watching a totally different show. The basic format and structure is a little different, the goal and storyline is a bit clearer, and all of the actors are actually used. This is not a case where the premiere only focuses on a small group of people, we get to see all of the main stars, several beloved recurring characters, and quite a few faces you might not expect to see.
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Travel postcards available from ABC.com.  I like the subtle hint that Ajira Airways will return you to the island…

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Ooo, I love the sounds of this! Seems that the six may be back sooner than expected:

According to Lost mastermind Damon Lindelof, fans needn’t worry about the Oceanic Six being separated from the other characters for too long. “I think everyone, writers and fans alike, feels the show is at its best when our characters are together,” he said. “But the fact of the matter is that the story is constantly twisting and turning to keep them apart. Let’s face it: absence makes the heart grow fonder, but there’s nothing sweeter than a reunion. All we’re willing to say at this point is that if we were to spend the entire duration of season 5 with the Oceanic Six trying to get back to the island, we are fully aware that the audience would strangle us.”

Read the full article here.

Interesting props and Dan is missing his foot. A casualty of the most recent “purple haze”/ donkey wheel incident?

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