TED: How I accidentally changed the way movies get made | Franklin Leonard

The transcript discusses the ritual of movie-going and its impact on viewers. It details the speaker's role in the film industry and the creation of the Black List, a list of unproduced screenplays that gained significant influence. The Black List challenged conventional wisdom in the industry, leading to the production of successful films that might not have been made otherwise. The speaker emphasizes the importance of questioning conventional wisdom and recognizing diverse talent in screenwriting.

What is the primary comparison made about movie-going in the introduction?

• A form of exercise

• A sacred ritual

• A business meeting

• A casual outing

What emotional responses do movies evoke according to the introduction?

• Joy and relaxation

• Confusion and anger

• Awe, fear, laughter, and tears

• Boredom and indifference

What was the narrator's role at Leonardo DiCaprio's production company?

• Screenwriter

• Junior Executive

• Actor

• Director

What was the narrator's reaction to reading the script 'Superstorm'?

• He dismissed it as bad

• He thought it was a masterpiece

• He wanted to produce it immediately

• He found it intriguing

What was the initial purpose of creating the Black List?

• To find the next blockbuster

• To criticize bad scripts

• To identify scripts loved by industry peers

• To promote independent films

What was the unexpected outcome of the Black List's creation?

• It was only used by a few people

• It led to the narrator's dismissal

• It became a valuable tool for identifying good scripts

• It was ignored by everyone

How did the Black List impact the film industry?

• It reduced the number of films produced

• It confirmed conventional wisdom

• It helped produce successful films that challenged norms

• It was ignored by industry professionals

Which of the following films was mentioned as being on the Black List?

• Juno

• Inception

• Titanic

• Avatar

What is one of the key messages about conventional wisdom in the film industry?

• It is irrelevant to film success

• It might be wrong and needs to be challenged

• It should never be questioned

• It is always correct

What does the narrator suggest about the portrayal of heroes in films?

• They should always be male

• They should be diverse and varied

• They must conform to conventional beauty standards

• They should only be from Hollywood