- Do you like ‘whodunnits’ - works of fiction where a body is found and the main storyline is the search (usually by a detective) for the culprit? Why?
- There are many famous fictional detectives from Japanese manga, TV shows, movies and novels. Name one. Describe this character.
- There are many famous fictional detectives from Western TV shows, movies and novels. Name one. Describe this character.
- Tell me about a ‘whodunnit’ you have seen or read. It can be a manga, a TV show, a movie or a novel. What is the basic storyline?
- Did you think it was good? Why?
- Do you think that you have the skills of deduction and perception it would require to make a good detective? Could you work out 'whodunnit'!? Why?
Question 1
Yes, I like whodunnit TV shows shows because it slowly builds over a number of shows. Whodunnit movies usually reveal the killer fairly quickly and without surprise. While, there are some very good whodunnit TV shows that build perfectly and/or surprise the view with who the killer is.Question 2
My favorite TV show is True Dectective. I could not predict who the killer was.Question 3
I think Kevin Spacey's character in The Usual Suspects is famous. He appears very quiet, calm, and unassuming. I will not spoil the ending, but it is surprising how his character is involved.Question 4
True Dectective is a slow-burning crime drama starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey who are dectectives hunting a killer.Question 5
It was fantastic. It was how I would imagine a real crime investigation would work.Question 6
I am not sure if I could be a good dectective. Maybe I would be good as part of a team with only a small role to play.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| reveal | 露わにする |
| unassuming | 控え目 |
| slow-burning | 緩慢燃焼 |