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...best part of this clip is its note-perfect rendition of the process, similar to those of yoga and crack cocaine, by which many viewers are introduced to the show in the first place. A friend says, "You've never seen Lost?" in a disbelieving tone of pity and disgust. Then - as night follows day - comes the inevitable binge. It's fair to say that many Lost fans have caught up with the show in long, slothful, weekend-consuming, sofa-denting DVD sessions. Its peculiar mysteries (smoke monster? four-toed statue? the island moves?) lend themselves well to this approach...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lost: Season 5 Might Drive You Insane | 1/21/2009 | See Source »

...about geometry, comedy is about physics: the pretzeling and punishment a body can take. James' pratfalls don't give the impression of hurting because he has such a capacious cushion to fall on. His grace in motion isn't exceptional, but he could medal in Segway. There's a perfect meeting of actor and character in one little scene when Paul discovers Amy and the other hostages in a small bank: instead of busting in like an action hero, he just naturally traverses the winding maze of a roped waiting area...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mall Cop and Other Disreputable Pleasures | 1/20/2009 | See Source »

...would be a perfect target for investigative reporters curious about the ongoing relationships between the very rich and the very powerful politicians who make and enforce the laws...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Carlos Slim Saved the New York Times | 1/20/2009 | See Source »

...transition wasn't quite perfect. But from a political perspective, Obama took three significant steps to make his entry into the Oval Office as smooth as possible - and to extend the customary honeymoon period granted to new Commanders in Chief by a considerable length...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Transition, Obama Comes Up Aces | 1/20/2009 | See Source »

...annual European imports to the U.S. - not exactly a sum capable of forcing trade policy capitulation. And that original decision was undermined by a WTO revision last October, which accepted previously disputed scientific evidence from the E.U. on the health risks of hormone-treated beef. (See pictures of the perfect steak...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: France Fumes Over US Roquefort Tax | 1/16/2009 | See Source »

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