MU Films Episode Questions

Overview

1. Define dramatic irony, suspense and mystery and give examples of each type of tension from the GREY’S ANATOMY episode “Who’s Zooming Who?” (https://ev01.to/watch-tv/watch-greys-anatomy-onlin...). EX of Tensions: Straight Tension • Dramatic Irony • Suspense • Mystery • Surprise
2. Compare and contrast the original show bible and script for MONTAUK with the produced pilot episode of STRANGER THINGS. What elements from the bible and original pilot script remained? What has changed? Why do you believe these changes were made? In your opinion, which is more entertaining, the pitch or the produced pilot? Make sure to include specific references to the bible, pilot script and produced pilot episode. (check attached docs).
3. Discuss the use of Surprise in the LOST episode “The Constant.” What are the three different types of surprise? Providing specific examples of each type of surprise, discuss how and when these different types of surprise are used to heighten tension in the story. (EX of Surprise: Surprise for Character • Something is revealed to the character that the audience already knows. • Surprise for Audience • Something is revealed to the audience. • Surprise for Character and Audience • Something is revealed to the audience and the characters.) (https://ev01.to/watch-tv/watch-lost-online-39427.4...)
4. In your opinion, what is the overall message or theme of the Rick and Morty episode “Total Rickall?” In other words, what do you think this episode is about and why? (https://ev01.to/watch-tv/watch-rick-and-morty-onli...).
5. Discuss the use of dramatic irony in THE PEOPLE Vs. OJ SIMPSON episode “From the Ashes of Tragedy.” What secrets about OJ does the audience know which the police and prosecutors do not know? (https://ev01.to/watch-tv/watch-american-crime-stor...). EX of Dramatic irony: DRAMATIC IRONY • A form of tension in which the Audience knows more than the Character(s) knows.* • *There is no imminent threat. • The audience waits for the character(s) to learn what they know, or watches as characters try to keep a secret. • Tony Soprano is in therapy. • George is at the hospital to see the sponge bath, not his mom. • We know Claire Fisher is high on meth. • This imbalance of knowledge can be sustained over a period of time. • Often played for comedic effect but can be played for tragic effect depending on the story being told.