It appears as if over the last 5 years, the popular movies are movies that
1. are remakes of movies from years ago
2. adaptation of a book.
3. or a sequel of a previously popular movie.
What ever happened to the art of movie making which starts with the screen writer?
Do we no longer have anybody that has an imagination?
2006-08-11 04:17:41 · 10 answers · asked by creskin 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
There are good writers around and they are capable of writing original stories. I think studios tend to like to play it safe, though, and feel assured of getting their money back or of making more money if the idea of a film is one based on something that's been successful before.
2006-08-11 04:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by filmcut2@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of money riding on each film and it's not a industry that's designed to benefit the public. It's designed to make money. Those who bankroll films aren't willing to risk vast sums of money on original work. They would rather take the safe bet and go with something that they know has sold in the past, either a book, a sequal or a remake. It's sad and we all suffer for it, but you can do your part by watching arthouse films. They are usually interesting stories. Also, many foreign movies are also original and interesting.
2006-08-11 04:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by moviegirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is cheaper to remake something that has already been done, and this way producers already have some idea of the popularity of the movie before it comes out.
Why take a chance on an original idea, when remaking an old favorite or a book with more sex and violence is a better chance of making money?
2006-08-11 04:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by Ponderous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey if you want originality watch IFC. Modern entertainment simply takes a template for a certain genre, writes in just enough variation to keep the audience from getting bored and than makes it into a movie because that is what sells.
2006-08-11 05:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by Incredulous wanderer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy, because people like me, a dreamer, are unable to get to the point of contact where one could relay his or her thoughts, dreams to someone of importance within the industry of film-making. I remember most of my dreams as though I just watched a movie. If I could record those images, I'd be the next Lucas, Spielberg, etc.
You see, no one else gets a shot, so there is nothing new, fresh.
2006-08-11 04:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by George H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is only so much you can write about, every story line has already been written. How many different ways can you build the same square box.
2006-08-11 04:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Writers may be writing original stuff, but the studios are not buying.
Hollywood was never about originality anyway.
2006-08-11 05:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by The Roo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. Maybe that's why I no longer go to the movies. Oh, by the way, you're gorgeous.
2006-08-11 04:20:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think they just try to write about whatever is going to sell the most. It's all about money.
2006-08-11 04:20:39 · answer #9 · answered by seaturtle36 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have an imagination? It is really hard work.
2006-08-11 04:21:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋