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J.J. Abrams talks about why “stories are mystery boxes.” He also shows us the best scene in JAWS, the best visual effect in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III, and reveals some insights behind LOST (and SUPER 8). He also tells us why his “Mystery Box” stays closed.

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What Star Trek Can Teach Us About Writing

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Excerpt: This recent version of Star Trek did very well at the box office and resonated with audiences in a way that other high-budget fast-paced sci-fi movies had failed. Why? I believe Star Trek was a wild success because Abrams adhered to some very fundamental storytelling basics too often forgotten in Hollywood and even in writing.

(Source: makingsof)

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