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We're back to answer your pop-culture questions. This week, when Lost gets lost, plus the elusive fate of Jack Noseworthy.

Is Blockbuster evil? Is U.S. copyright law evil? And what's the story behind those two vaguely recalled (non-evil) short films?

This week, art vs. sports, a recording of a mime performance, and the show that gave us pen pals.

Are Idol hands the devil's workshop? Why do we love James Franco, but none of his films? And do any of these books sound familiar to you?

This week, we visit the wizard, listen to a sax hook over and over, and debate capital punishment in a song and a movie.

Who's the king of product placement? What's that hiccupy song? And did anyone figure out that shrimp finger-puppet thing? These questions and more in this week's Ask The A.V. Club.

Why is slipping on a banana peel such a common pop-culture gag? Is the best-of list canon actually worth it? Plus more ID-this- memory questions.

This week, the turtle album, a choose-your-own-adventure movie, director-on-director action, and a question on whether the lost comic Miracleman is worth the effort.

A mystery Bob Dylan album, a mystery phrase, and a bunch of mysterious memories all get unearthed in this week's Ask The A.V. Club.

Is The Aristocrats lying to us? Name that commercial tune! And more, in this week's Ask The A.V. Club.