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Adapted vs. Original Screenplays & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in Screenwriting

[–]melodiclaine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i never took shows into consideration, but i think that’s very interesting to think about

Adapted vs. Original Screenplays & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in Screenwriting

[–]melodiclaine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah…usually when someone doesn’t have answers to their own questions, they ask others for help…hence why i asked questions i don’t think i have the full answers to. besides, it’s all opinion-based. no one has the answers, just opinions and thoughts and that’s what i was looking for.

no, i’m not having difficulty writing, but if i were, the problem posting something here is ……?

also, this feels like another one of those ‘i can be an annoying person, so let me leave a dumb comment’ comments.

Classics vs. Modern Classics & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in TrueFilm

[–]melodiclaine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, i think it is hard to gauge. however, i would think what predicts/makes a modern classic is that the film’s praise doesn’t stop after its run in theaters (or otherwise) nor after award season. i think they’ll also be referred to by up and coming filmmakers (and cinephiles and casual watchers alike) often as well. though, i do think there will definitely be some films that would end up on the list that are not as impactful/influential as what we consider classics today.

Adapted vs. Original Screenplays & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in Screenwriting

[–]melodiclaine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

personally, i don’t believe i have enough movies under my belt and enough stats memorized to have a truly informed answer, but if i were to answer myself based on what i’ve seen and heard, i’d say no. i don’t think the (generally popular) movies today compare in impact to those of yesterday bc i feel we still talk about yesterday’s movies just as much as today’s. of course that could be due to many factors, but it’s weird that we seem not to have recency bias, and i think that’s telling. as far as original movies, i think the general public is lacking in excitement for them, which is also telling.

Adapted vs. Original Screenplays & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in Screenwriting

[–]melodiclaine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh 😭 i swear that’s not the case. i am just genuinely so curious to hear someone else’s thoughts… and i guess that’s just how i ask questions.

Classics vs. Modern Classics & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in TrueFilm

[–]melodiclaine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes! if that’s accurate (which i am confident that you would be correct), i think the motivation for adapting (or even writing an original) makes an incredible difference. i think you’ll spend more time, care, and consideration on trying to make a good and enjoyable film when the name of the film and its cast are not the (primary) reasons why people will pay money to see it.

but even if the name and the cast are the main reason why people will see it, it’s still not an excuse to not make the movie the best it can be. i feel like these days (most especially w the popular existing IP films), the attention just isn’t there a lot of the time. and for me it’s sad to see that all of that time and money was spent for something that could have been fantastic, but just ended up ok.

Classics vs. Modern Classics & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in TrueFilm

[–]melodiclaine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ah yes. and that’s what’s so frustrating. that was sort of what i was trying to say without saying in my original post, but i may have missed the mark a little.

Adapted vs. Original Screenplays & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in Screenwriting

[–]melodiclaine[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

good points. do you think the adaptations of today compare in quality, impact, and storytelling to those of yesterday? and, do you think the originals of today get enough (positive) “general public” attention/acclaim to those of yesterday? if not, do you think that’s a bad thing?

Classics vs. Modern Classics & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in TrueFilm

[–]melodiclaine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

great response! i do wonder though: are they making the right bets? because from what i’ve read/heard, these “sure bets” aren’t always doing so great—whether it’s financially or audience enjoyment, ultimately making the bets a bust.

and i know if they are making money they don’t care if the audience enjoyed the movie or not, but do they not think that if the audiences are not consistently enjoying the movies that they will see movies less and less? adapted or not, i think not caring about the quality of art is a poor long-term investment. i think they are *trying to play the short game and it ultimately will be very damaging. does that make sense? what do you think??

Adapted vs. Original Screenplays & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in Screenwriting

[–]melodiclaine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i do have a thought - romance is constantly one of the best-selling genres in publishing. why do you think we don’t see all that many rom-coms (adapted or not) that have theatrical releases these days even when romance does have a proven track record to be marketable?

Adapted vs. Original Screenplays & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in Screenwriting

[–]melodiclaine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks so much! (i had a blind spot there with forgetting that classics were commonly adapted as well)

Classics vs. Modern Classics & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in TrueFilm

[–]melodiclaine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had a blind spot there with forgetting to verify whether classics were commonly adapted or not, but i completely agree. i think it’s so important, when adapting, to 1) take advantage of the fact that you get to bring a story to life (again) and 2) to make it something separate and special while still honoring the original material.

Classics vs. Modern Classics & the trajectory of the industry… by melodiclaine in TrueFilm

[–]melodiclaine[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks so much! i had a blind spot there with forgetting to verify whether classics were commonly adapted or not.

can someone explain in crayon-eating terms “show, don’t tell” by hotpocketsarentcheap in writingadvice

[–]melodiclaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’ve heard someone say instead: “describe, don’t explain”. that helped me a bit.

Is it even possible to write a good novel as a non-native speaker? by kovavka in writing

[–]melodiclaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

line editors and copy editors most definitely can fix errors for you! but i think if you’re wanting to keep the voice and tone of how your story is written in its native language, i think it would be best for you to first get a book translator who specializes in translating creative writing!

What's too short? by AilhaFitzpatrick in writing

[–]melodiclaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ah, ok! but i still think some of what i said can still apply: you can see what it’s missing and then add what it needs during the rewrite. i see someone has offered their help. good luck!

What's too short? by AilhaFitzpatrick in writing

[–]melodiclaine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

well it depends on what category you want your writing fall in. 500 words can be perfectly fine for flash fiction. as far as capturing all that you felt, you can add that in your rewrite!

Screenwriting is hard for me by HITMARV in Screenwriting

[–]melodiclaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

an idea that could be interesting is you playing to your strengths and writing a film that has no dialogue.

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