Talkin' Lost Episode 84 - The Life & Death of Jeremy Bentham + Disclosure Day

This week, we break down Lost Season 5, Episode 7, "The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham," one of the series' most emotional and consequential chapters. We follow John Locke's tragic journey off the Island as he struggles to reunite the Oceanic Six and fulfill what he believes is his destiny. Along the way, we discuss the episode's biggest revelations, the heartbreaking turns in Locke's story, and the shocking ending that changes everything we thought we knew about the future. From faith and sacrifice to manipulation and identity, we explore why this episode remains a defining moment in Lost mythology.Then, we leave the Island behind and turn our attention to Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi thriller, Disclosure Day. Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo, the film imagines a world on the brink of learning the truth about extraterrestrial life and the forces determined to keep that secret hidden. We discuss Spielberg's return to alien-themed storytelling, the film's blend of conspiracy thriller and science fiction spectacle, its performances, themes, and whether it lives up to the legacy of classics like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T.. Join us as we examine a story about destiny on Lost and a story about truth, fear, and first contact on the big screen. Be sure to keep coming back every week for more episodes only on the #talkintvpodcast