The Mystery Box: J.J. Abrams
The Mystery Box: J.J. Abrams
The Mystery Box: J.J. Abrams
ABRAMS:
THE MYSTERY BOX
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http://www.ted.com/talks/j_j_abrams_mystery_box
Questions
Pre-watch:
1. What do you think the ‘kind rep from TED’ advised J.J. Abrams to talk about?
Further discussion:
1. What did you think of his talk? Did you find it interesting, boring, inspirational…etc?
2. Is there anything from his presentation you do not agree with or you think does not
make sense? Why?
3. Are you inspired by any family member - or friend - like Abrams? If so, who and why?
What impact has this person had on your hopes and dreams?
4. J.J. Abrams mentioned one of his favourite scenes ever (from
Jaws
). Can you think of
one of your favourite movie scenes ever? Why do you remember it?
5. Abrams states that, “mystery is the catalyst for imagination.” Do you agree with him?
Some vocabulary:
1. Score [sth]
(verb) =
2. Humour [sb]
(verb) =
3. Be drawn to [sth]
(verb) =
6. Quote, unquote
(phrase) =