Aug 29
We’re the Good Guys, Michael: The Cultural Significance of Benjamin Linus by Pearson Moore
LOST Theories, Recaps/Reviews
He lied.
The topic before him had no bearing on his words: he deceived in matters large, in details small. The consequences of dishonesty figured into his thoughts only to the extent of laying the groundwork for the next deception, which in turn would provide the foundation for subsequent misdirection. He manipulated facts and fabricated stories to suit his purpose, to frame conditions to his liking, to cause those he controlled to believe he was advancing their agenda so that he could nefariously implement his own well-engineered plans.
He manipulated, coerced, forced those under him to commit the worst offences. When lying was insufficient to his ends, he murdered. He killed with his bare hands or with weapons, with guns, gas, or rope. He actively participated in mass murder. A reasonable jury of his peers would be obliged to find him guilty on all charges and pass down the severest of sentences.
Benjamin Linus was arguably the most villainous, hateful character on the Island. But we found ourselves liking him. Ilana, who knew his crimes, was never taken in my his tricks, pardoned him. The man who was his opposite, who endeavoured never to fabricate an untruth, took him on as advisor. At Ben’s own death he was found worthy to make the voyage to the Church of the Holy Lamp Post, having served well as Hurley’s faithful consigliere.
It is appropriate to ask what might reasonably be considered the greatest unanswered question in the six years of LOST: Who was Benjamin Linus?
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Aug 11
Michael Emerson Not Very Interested on Replacing Steve Carell on ‘The Office’
Cast and Crew of Lost, Interviews
If you are a fan of NBC’s “The Office” then you are likely aware of Steve Carell’s departure next year. Michael Emerson’s name has been mentioned on quite a few lists of possible replacements for Steve Carell. Here’s Emerson’s response, extracted from a recent interview with USA TODAY:
I’ve seen it mentioned online, but I don’t take it very seriously. No industry person has talked to me. And plus, who wants to follow Steve Carell in that part? The opportunity for failure or embarrassment is so high that even if we lived in an insane universe where I actually got offered such a thing, I don’t know if you’d say yes to that.
Michael also talked about his new project with Terry O’Quinn:
There’s ongoing buzz that you and Terry O’Quinn would like to do a project together. Is there any update on that? Is Terry the cast member you’ve kept in touch with the most?
I sure do stay in touch with Terry. There are some ideas being batted around in Hollywood where things move slowly and eccentrically, so I don’t know if anything will come from it, but I do know that some serious writers are playing around with ideas.
Whether it will ever see the light of day or not, I’m not sure. It would be a ways off in the future, but I would jump at the chance to do another show with Terry. We get along famously, and he’s about as good a scene partner as an actor will ever have.
What’s your next project?
The next time the public sees me is probably in a PBS series in October called God in America. I play a Puritan. It’s a three-or four-night series. It’s a documentary, but it also has period dramatizations.
Click here to read the full interview.
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Aug 09
New Video Interview with Michael Emerson
Cast and Crew of Lost, Interviews, Videos
This thirty-minute-long interview was recorded just a couple of hours ago. Emerson talks about life after LOST, the Season 6 DVDs, the Epilogue and more.
[Via AP LIVE]
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Aug 04
LOST Epilogue “The New Man in Charge” – Sneak Peek
DVDs & Blu Ray, Videos
Get a glimpse of Ben Linus in action in the “Lost” DVD special feature “New Man in Charge,” which will be a part of “” and on August 24.
[Via AccessHollywood]
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Jul 30
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: LOST Finale Deleted Scene
DVDs & Blu Ray, Season 6, Videos
Thanks to Sarah for sending us this deleted scene from “The End” included on and .
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Jul 26
SCANS: Michael Emerson & Carrie Preston in GALA Magazine
Cast and Crew of Lost, Photos, Screencaps & Scans
Check out more scans after the jump.
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Jul 16
UPDATED: Here’s an extended version of the photo we posted here yesterday, which reveals another member of the Dharma Initiative…
Thanks to for this scan from this week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly!
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