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J.J. Abrams: The mystery box

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http://www.ted.com J.J. Abrams traces his love of the unseen mystery -- the heart of Alias, Lost, and the upcoming Cloverfield -- back to its own magical beginnings, which may or may not include an early obsession with magic, the love of a supportive grandfather, or his own unopened Mystery Box.

Channel: Entertainment
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: TEDtalksDirector

Length: 18:02
Rating: 4.65
Views: 31132

Tags: Abrams  entertainment  film  humor  JJ  lost  magic  mystery  storytelling  technology  ted  tedtalks  television  

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justforwatchingcraps (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
what are you talking about? none of this says anything about his feelings towards science and what does tom cruise's ability to act have to do with his ability to direct? if anything this whole idea of mystery, to me, is exactly what science is about. what we already know is nowhere near as exciting as what we have yet to discover. the mystery is the appeal and the driving force, absolutely. its like ur trying as hard as u can to be offended.
Simpson654 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
He says a lot of things that rub me the wrong way, like that mystery is better than knowledge. Maybe in drama, but not in reality. And not putting gun up Tom Cruise's nose is the last nail on the coffin; if you can't act with discomfort, you can't act. I'm not going to go see Abrams' Star Trek XI. He may have his ideas of the characters, but I don't like his blatant dislike of science.
kodalicious77 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
J.J Abrams is very true to me. He is a genius and a mastermind. I plan on growing up just like him... a legend movie directot
trip247365 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
the magic box is your mind
0123kid (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
the magic box is "the island"
WeinkeFan16 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
You sir are no Joe Negron!
eladbari (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
...id like to evolve that idea. any suggestions? whats more important than knowledge? that could get u further? lets say, in making movies. what could be better than having technical knowledge [that just makes awesome special effects?]. what would make your film kick ass even without that knowledge?
timg455 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
So you are telling me the magic store tried to rip him off? There has to be something in there.
100mwr969 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
obviously theres nothing in the box it can be anything you want it to be. to him his grandfather could be in there. (figuretively)
XatxiFly (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Very insightful and inspiring, especially because I happen to be going to the same college he went to to study the same thing! And now I'll remember not to hurt Tom's nose.

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