"Trial and Error" (206) Pre-Airing Discussion/Speculation Thread

[jelgate]

Writer: Paul Mullie
Director:Andy Mikita

I suppose its my turn to beat PG15

Congratulations. Yet another episode title guessed. For those of you keeping score:

Episode #6: TRIAL AND ERROR

Episode #7: THE GREATER GOOD

Episode #8: *A****

Episode #9: ???

Episode #10: RESURGENCE

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Now post your extra information stuff PG15

EDITS

In other writerly news, Paul and Carl are brainstorming #6 and #7, while Rob and Remi look to tackle #8 and #9. Looks like Linda and I (or, more appropriately given the slotting) will double-team on #10 and #11, leaving Brad to tackle #12.

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Paul has finished a first draft of episode #6 which comes in at a whopping 57 pages. He�ll spend the weekend trimming.

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Paul, meanwhile, put out the first draft of episode 6 which, in my opinion, is one of the best scripts he�s ever written. Some wonderful exchanges and great, great character moments. And some pretty crazy action

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...d-you-ask-for/

Back upstairs, the writers gathered to debate a script issue with episode #6, Trial and Error. After the rewrite, the script was a robust 56 pages. Considering Paul�s last script, Intervention (episode #1) was 48 pages and, at last count, the episode was timing five minutes long, it was obvious that Trial and Error needed a trim. Paul�s solution? Lose the first scene. Carl hated the idea and argued for keeping the scene. Brad, Remi, and Linda made the argument for losing it. It didn�t end happily for Carl.

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I left Andy, Jim, and the rest of the gang to their animated discussion of gobo�s and headed next door where watched Director Will Waring work his magic. Three of the actors flagged me down to tell me how much they loved Trial and Error. Especially scene 61! I thanked them, but told them that episode 6 was all Paul. And I have to agree with their assessment. Trial and Error is, in my (and Carl�s) opinion, the best script Paul has ever written. And, to date, he�s written some damn terrific ones for Stargate: Universe = a significant pass on Justice, then Divided (one of my personal favorites), Subversion, Intervention, and Trial and Error. In fact, I�d go so far as to say that Paul is at the top of his game. I�ll be interested to hear what you all think when Divided airs this Friday on SyFy and Space. http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...s-we-go-vegan/

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Big time congrats to Paul Mullie for the extraordinary season 2 episode that was released to us today. Great friggen' writing.

http://twitter.com/BrianJacobSmith/status/11807495544

Paul is prepping Trial and Error

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PG15 writes: “[...] 2. Is there any significance to the fact that the only 2 non-one-word SGU episode titles so far are right next to each other? Are they a 2-parter perhaps? [...]

Answers: [...] 2. Nope, no significance. They were simply more suitable titles. [...]

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Remi continues his rewrite of Visitation, Lisa continues work on her first draft of Alliances, Robert is in New Mexico shooting Malice, while Paul is on set overseeing production on Trial and Error. Busy, busy!

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Paul is on set – presumably on hand to provide first aid treatment if necessary – as they shoot episode #6, Trial and Error (which includes the confrontation scene that had the cast abuzz).

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...tlantis-stuff/

Carl was in my office, discussing the fourth act twist to his new episode, when Paul walked in, dropped himself onto the couch, and said to no one in particular: “You know who’s a great actress?”

“Alaina?”I offered.

“Alaina,”he informed us. I had a feeling given that her scene had been scheduled for that afternoon. ”She’s Alaina when she walks on set and then, when they yell “Action!” she’s T.J. Then, when they yell “Cut!”, she’s Alaina again.” Apparently, she delivered a heartfelt performance in a very emotional scene. Moments later, Paul came across her sitting and laughing, in conversation with some of the gals from hair and make-up. Then, it was back to delivering on that emotional scene – without missing a beat.

THAT is talent!

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Today, we sat down to watch Andy Mikita’s director’s cut of Trial and Error, one of my favorite episodes of SGU’s second season. And that’s saying someting given that I wasn’t initially onboard with the story when it was first pitched. Well, one terrific script and a solid week of production behind us, and we’ve got ourselves an amazing episode – t hat, once second unit shoots that final missing scene next week, will come in at seven minutes over. Even with the expected tightening, Paul will be hard-pressed not to lose some scenes (the first two off the top, the discussion that may find a home in Carl’s episode) and Mr. Sparkle. Poor, Mr. Sparkles .

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[s09119]

Another multi-word one... interesting.

[KEK]

I hope this is dark as hell, with no cop out.

[PG15]

I was doing homework the whole day today.

Now post your extra information stuff PG15

You got it!

In other writerly news, Paul and Carl are brainstorming #6 and #7, while Rob and Remi look to tackle #8 and #9. Looks like Linda and I (or, more appropriately given the slotting) will double-team on #10 and #11, leaving Brad to tackle #12.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...pdate-mailbag/

Paul has finished a first draft of episode #6 which comes in at a whopping 57 pages. He’ll spend the weekend trimming.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...uction-update/

Paul, meanwhile, put out the first draft of episode 6 which, in my opinion, is one of the best scripts he’s ever written. Some wonderful exchanges and great, great character moments. And some pretty crazy action.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...d-you-ask-for/

If you don't mind, you should edit the original post with:

Writer: Paul Mullie
Director: ?

...To keep with the tradition, of course.

[Mr Evil 37]

Perhaps "Trial and Error" and "The Greater Good" are a pivotal two-parter? It could make sense, given the use of one word titles so far and how suddenly there are two muliti-word titles. To be honest, I wish that they had just kept one word titles for the entire series.

[Egle01]

To be honest, I wish that they had just kept one word titles for the entire series.

Don't want to whine, but yeah, agree with you. They're writers, for crying out loud. Certainly they can think of suiting one-word titles, which are as good as longer titles.

And, what the hell is this title supposed to mean?

[PG15]

Update:

Back upstairs, the writers gathered to debate a script issue with episode #6, Trial and Error. After the rewrite, the script was a robust 56 pages. Considering Paul’s last script, Intervention (episode #1) was 48 pages and, at last count, the episode was timing five minutes long, it was obvious that Trial and Error needed a trim. Paul’s solution? Lose the first scene. Carl hated the idea and argued for keeping the scene. Brad, Remi, and Linda made the argument for losing it. It didn’t end happily for Carl.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...uction-update/

[PG15]

Update!

I left Andy, Jim, and the rest of the gang to their animated discussion of gobo’s and headed next door where watched Director Will Waring work his magic. Three of the actors flagged me down to tell me how much they loved Trial and Error. Especially scene 61! I thanked them, but told them that episode 6 was all Paul. And I have to agree with their assessment. Trial and Error is, in my (and Carl’s) opinion, the best script Paul has ever written. And, to date, he’s written some damn terrific ones for Stargate: Universe = a significant pass on Justice, then Divided (one of my personal favorites), Subversion, Intervention, and Trial and Error. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that Paul is at the top of his game. I’ll be interested to hear what you all think when Divided airs this Friday on SyFy and Space.

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Speaking of those actors...

Big time congrats to Paul Mullie for the extraordinary season 2 episode that was released to us today. Great friggen' writing.

http://twitter.com/BrianJacobSmith/status/11807495544

[xxxevilgrinxxx]

great writing always gets me all excited

[PG15]

Small update:

Paul is prepping Trial and Error

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[Jumper_One]

PG15 writes: “[...] 2. Is there any significance to the fact that the only 2 non-one-word SGU episode titles so far are right next to each other? Are they a 2-parter perhaps? [...]

Answers: [...] 2. Nope, no significance. They were simply more suitable titles. [...]

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[Jumper_One]

Remi continues his rewrite of Visitation, Lisa continues work on her first draft of Alliances, Robert is in New Mexico shooting Malice, while Paul is on set overseeing production on Trial and Error. Busy, busy!

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[Spimman]

Wow, What are the odds the 2 word titles will stick? Maybe they find some latin word that sums it up in one? I'm somewhat indifferent I suppose.

[Jumper_One]

Paul is on set – presumably on hand to provide first aid treatment if necessary – as they shoot episode #6, Trial and Error (which includes the confrontation scene that had the cast abuzz).

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/...tlantis-stuff/

[PG15]

Update:

Carl was in my office, discussing the fourth act twist to his new episode, when Paul walked in, dropped himself onto the couch, and said to no one in particular: “You know who’s a great actress?”

“Alaina?”I offered.

“Alaina,”he informed us. I had a feeling given that her scene had been scheduled for that afternoon. ”She’s Alaina when she walks on set and then, when they yell “Action!” she’s T.J. Then, when they yell “Cut!”, she’s Alaina again.” Apparently, she delivered a heartfelt performance in a very emotional scene. Moments later, Paul came across her sitting and laughing, in conversation with some of the gals from hair and make-up. Then, it was back to delivering on that emotional scene – without missing a beat.

THAT is talent!

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EDIT: Huh. That paragraph sure is...interestingly aligned.

ALAINA ALAINA ALAINA ALAINA