Jim Macleod has been a graphic designer for over 9 years. He graduated from Keene State College with a bachelors of science degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Art. Since then he has worked in many different aspects of Design. He is currently the Art director at a major advertising/marketing firm. His personal site is JimMacleod.com, where he just released his first Lost poster. You can follow Jim on Twitter here.
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[/caption]Q: How long have you been watching Lost?
A: I started watching it before Season 3 started. I received Season 1 for Christmas, and then pounded through Season 2 via Netflix just in time for Season 3. I had heard good things about it and wanted to see what the fuss as about. I really think the ideal way to watch it is on DVD. No commercials and if you want to find out what happens next, you just hit "play".
Q: How did Lost get its polar bear claws into you? What about it got you hooked?
A: I always enjoyed the show, but the moment that hooked me was when Ben showed Jack the footage of the Red Sox winning. It was the first time that demonstrated (to me) that every random line of dialog will mean something at some point.
Q: Favorite character?
A: Probably Miles. He has that twisted humor that helps him point out the absurdity that surrounds these characters.
Q: Least favorite character?
A: It took me a while to think of one, but that weasely guy who gets a flaming arrow through the chest.
Q: Favorite episode or season?
A: "Through the Looking Glass" (S3 finale). When it suddenly dawned on me that this was a flash forward, it meant that all of the old rules no longer applied. And Jack yelling, "We have to go back!" reset the course of the show and characters.
Q: Least favorite episode or season?
A: Season 2 was a little muddied with all of the new characters that were quickly wiped out. Not bad, but the other seasons have set a pretty high bar.
Q: Are you Team Jack or Team Locke?
A: That's hard to answer since Jack moved over to Team Locke.
Q: If you had to be one of the following, which would it be and why: an 815 survivor, an Other or a member of the Dharma Initiative?
A: The Others actually have answers, but they have to live in the woods. The Dharma Initiative are merely worker bees. So I guess I'd have to go with an 815 survivor.
Q: Which character’s demise were you most upset to see happening?
A: Charlie. It was tragic and heroic at the same time. Especially due to the full evolution that he had gone through since arriving on the island.
Q: Tell us a bit about your site.
A: This question may not apply to me, but my website is a portfolio site for my graphic/web design.
Q: What are you favorite online Lost communities, blogs, podcasts, etc.?
A: I became a regular reader of LostArgs during the poster hunt. I listen to The Transmission and Jack & Jay's podcasts. And LostBlog.com of course.
Q: You’re in an elevator with someone who has never seen as much as a second of Lost. You got on in the lobby and you’re both headed to the fifteenth floor. How do you convince them to buy and watch all the DVDs before the elevator gets there?
A: If you like TV that makes you think, than LOST is ideal for you. Every hour of the show incites 2-3 hours of discussion. There are so many layers to it, it's like fine art.
Q: Has watching Lost sparked any creative inspiration in your life, i.e. writing, media, art, etc.?
A: It inspired me to create my LOST poster. Originally it was designed as a "just for fun" project and just as I was finishing, the official LOST poster project appeared. My art was mentioned on the LostArgs site and after some unsolicited encouragement, I printed up a batch. And because of that I've been working to hone that new art style. It even lead to a commissioned poster for a web-series. Basically LOST inspired me to create a new drawing style for myself that people seem to like.
Q: How do you plan on combatting PLDS (Post Lost Distress Syndrome) or do you think we’re all destined to end up continuously re-watching our Lost: The Complete Series Ultimate Box Set for the rest of our lives?
A: Ican't wait until the Ultimate Box Set comes out. Can you imagine what the director's commentary is going to be like on those episodes? We'd finally get to see everything that they snuck into each frame of the show.
Q: What do you think will be Lost’s legacy?
A: LOST's legacy is going to be based on how good the ending is (no pressure guys). But hopefully it's remembered as the show that changed television for the better. A friend of mine recently said, "I find it humorous that many of the same people who think Lost is stupid have no problem watching copious amounts of "reality tv"." Hopefully LOST has proven to Hollywood that we're not all cattle who want to escape.
Thanks Jim from everyone at the LOSTBlog.com!
