Sherry Huang: May 2008 Archives

Yesterday's Season Four finale of "Lost" was a fantastic reminder of how the theme of miracles and destiny will always be a part of the show's mythology. When Jack and Locke began arguing outside "The Orchid" about whether miracles existed (as usual, Locke said "Yes" while Jack said "No"), who wasn't reminded of another debate they had during the Season One finale? Minutes before the hatch door to "The Swan" exploded, Locke argued the island was their destiny while Jack argued there was nothing but the present.

During Season One, Locke believed it was their fate to descend into the hatch, that it would be the answer to getting them rescued off the island. Three seasons later, Locke also believes it's their fate to descend into another hatch, though this time it's to save them from being destroyed on the island. As Locke's mysticism and spirituality has strengthened through the years, his relationship with Jack has also weakened and deepened into a wide chasm. What's surprising about Jack's denial of miracles is his self-delusion (which Locked pointed out). After all, how could he deny his ex-wife's survival from spine surgery or even his amazing "reunion" with Desmond in the hatch as anything but miraculous?

Did you recognize the band whose song played at the end of "Prince Caspian"?

If not, you can see the Caspian-centered music video Switchfoot put together for their song, "This Is Home,"

With its catchy guitar sounds and thoughtful lyrics, there's no doubt the song will be just as popular as other Switchfoot favorites, "Dare You to Move" and "Meant to Live."

Who knew a Narnian prince was a triple threat?

Before he landed his first Hollywood lead role, actor Ben Barnes (Prince Caspian in the new "Narnia" movie sequel) was singing and dancing in a British boy band called Hyrise. Performing the mildly racy song "Leading Me On," Hyrise competed to represent the UK in 2004 during the annual Eurovision Song Contest (think "American Idol" meets "Making the Band").

Perhaps we'll see Barnes in a movie musical in the near future--"Oklahoma," anyone?

Watch a YouTube clip of Ben Barnes talking about Hyrise and belting out "Leading Me On."