Has Hollywood ran out of ideas? - Blu-ray Forum

arrow61095 · 08-29-2008, 02:39 PM

Has Hollywood ran out of ideas?

When is the last time that there was a good origional idea in hollywood?
It seems link every good new movie lately has either been based on some kind of print source material (comics-Iron Man, Batman, etc... Books-Lord of the Rings, etc...) or bringing back ideas from the past (aka Transformers).

It seems only a matter of time before Hollywood starts bringing back shows/movies that should stay dead.
So, what is the next idea that will be brought back from the past and made into a horrible movie?

GoBots?
A live action CareBears movie?
Ewok Adventure 3?

Pelican170 · 08-29-2008, 02:41 PM

Oh, they totally have run out of ideas. There hasnt been a good good orginal movie in a while in my opinion.

kpkelley · 08-29-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by arrow61095

It seems link every good new movie lately has either been based on some kind of print source material (comics-Iron Man, Batman, etc... Books-Lord of the Rings, etc...) or bringing back ideas from the past (aka Transformers).

Most movies historically have been some sort of adaptation.

Godfather - Book
LOTR - Book
Gone With The Wind - Book
My Fair Lady - Play
Ben Hur - Play
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Short Story

Of The AFI top 10, 10th anniversary only four movies were original screenplays:
Citizen Kane, Singin' In The Rain, Lawrence of Arabia, and Vertigo.

Marine Mike · 08-29-2008, 02:49 PM

I don't think that Hollywood will run out of good ideas, but there will some bad ones that will come to pass.

Pelican170 · 08-29-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

I don't think that Hollywood will run out of good ideas, but there will some bad ones that will come to pass.

haha, then where are the good original movies? And please don't say No Country for Old Men...

haushausman · 08-29-2008, 02:57 PM

They have run dry.

I saw 'Facebook: The Movie' on here yesterday... are you serious Hollywood???

I'm finishing my screenplay and taking a vacation out there to pitch it.

jk1138 · 08-29-2008, 02:58 PM

Everything gets its inspiration or start from something else, there really is nothing new, it terms of ideas, just a new twist on an old idea. So Hollywood for all its pomp and circumstance is doing nothing more than a fancy repackage on an old idea, and I am fine with that.

Marine Mike · 08-29-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

haha, then where are the good original movies? And please don't say No Country for Old Men...

There Will Be Blood

Granted its based upon the book 'Oil!', buuuut its loosely based on it, so its a loose adaptation and not a remake.

kpkelley · 08-29-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

haha, then where are the good original movies? And please don't say No Country for Old Men...

Juno.

SS316SRV · 08-29-2008, 03:06 PM

Why does anybody think that Hollywood is supposed to be a breeding ground and beacon of light for artistic expression and uniqueness. It is the breeding ground and beacon of light for capitalism, materialism, and superficiality. Hollywood is around because money is out there to made.

The big idea in Hollywood = make money anyway possible.

dadkins · 08-29-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arrow61095

Has Hollywood ran out of ideas?

When is the last time that there was a good origional idea in hollywood?
It seems link every good new movie lately has either been based on some kind of print source material (comics-Iron Man, Batman, etc... Books-Lord of the Rings, etc...) or bringing back ideas from the past (aka Transformers).

It seems only a matter of time before Hollywood starts bringing back shows/movies that should stay dead.
So, what is the next idea that will be brought back from the past and made into a horrible movie?

GoBots?
A live action CareBears movie?
Ewok Adventure 3?

Watch yourself!
The movie "experts" will come in here and tear you a new one.

I agree though, some ideas should be let go - too tired to keep bringing back.

arrow61095 · 08-29-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SS316SRV

Why does anybody think that Hollywood is supposed to be a breeding ground and beacon of light for artistic expression and uniqueness. It is the breeding ground and beacon of light for capitalism, materialism, and superficiality. Hollywood is around because money is out there to made.

The big idea in Hollywood = make money anyway possible.

I don't know of anyone who would claim for Hollywood to be a "beacon of light for artistic expression and uniqueness", but I do enjoy having at least some movies to watch with origional ideas (otherwise, why buy it if you already own a movie with the same idea).

But, does this mean that you are anxiously awaiting Ewok Adventure 3?

SS316SRV · 08-29-2008, 03:30 PM

If an idea continues to make money, then Hollywood will make movies with the same idea. I am not looking forward to anything from George Lucas because that guy makes terrible movies, lately.

drobswim13 · 08-29-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Most movies historically have been some sort of adaptation.

Godfather - Book
LOTR - Book
Gone With The Wind - Book
My Fair Lady - Play
Ben Hur - Play
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Short Story

Of The AFI top 10, 10th anniversary only four movies were original screenplays:
Citizen Kane, Singin' In The Rain, Lawrence of Arabia, and Vertigo.

And Vertigo was by the mastermind. I do not believe that there has been anyone like him nor will there be in this day and age

drobswim13 · 08-29-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

haha, then where are the good original movies? And please don't say No Country for Old Men...

That was adapted from a book

Blu Titan · 08-29-2008, 03:52 PM

Individuals run out of idead, but humanity itself generates new ideas and concepts on a constant basis.

Pelican170 · 08-29-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

There Will Be Blood

Granted its based upon the book 'Oil!', buuuut its loosely based on it, so its a loose adaptation and not a remake.

ok, ill give you that ONE.

Pelican170 · 08-29-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

Juno.

That was good also, but i mean, the majority either suck or are not original.

kpkelley · 08-29-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

ok, ill give you that ONE.

These original ideas from just last year received some praise:

Juno
Lars and The Real Girl
Michael Clayton
Ratatouille
The Savages

SS316SRV · 08-29-2008, 03:54 PM

Juno was hardly original. It was still amazing. But Saved! was very similar.

40 Year Old Virgin was great.

08-29-2008, 02:39 PM	#1
arrow61095 Special Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:PA, USA Blu-ray collection:140	Has Hollywood ran out of ideas? Has Hollywood ran out of ideas? When is the last time that there was a good origional idea in hollywood? It seems link every good new movie lately has either been based on some kind of print source material (comics-Iron Man, Batman, etc... Books-Lord of the Rings, etc...) or bringing back ideas from the past (aka Transformers). It seems only a matter of time before Hollywood starts bringing back shows/movies that should stay dead. So, what is the next idea that will be brought back from the past and made into a horrible movie? GoBots? A live action CareBears movie? Ewok Adventure 3?

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08-29-2008, 02:41 PM	#2
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	Oh, they totally have run out of ideas. There hasnt been a good good orginal movie in a while in my opinion.

08-29-2008, 02:49 PM	#4
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I don't think that Hollywood will run out of good ideas, but there will some bad ones that will come to pass.

08-29-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	They have run dry. I saw 'Facebook: The Movie' on here yesterday... are you serious Hollywood??? I'm finishing my screenplay and taking a vacation out there to pitch it.

08-29-2008, 02:58 PM	#7
jk1138 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:FL Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:59 Trading Score:27	Everything gets its inspiration or start from something else, there really is nothing new, it terms of ideas, just a new twist on an old idea. So Hollywood for all its pomp and circumstance is doing nothing more than a fancy repackage on an old idea, and I am fine with that.

08-29-2008, 03:06 PM	#10
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Why does anybody think that Hollywood is supposed to be a breeding ground and beacon of light for artistic expression and uniqueness. It is the breeding ground and beacon of light for capitalism, materialism, and superficiality. Hollywood is around because money is out there to made. The big idea in Hollywood = make money anyway possible.

08-29-2008, 03:30 PM	#13
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	If an idea continues to make money, then Hollywood will make movies with the same idea. I am not looking forward to anything from George Lucas because that guy makes terrible movies, lately.

08-29-2008, 03:52 PM	#16
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Individuals run out of idead, but humanity itself generates new ideas and concepts on a constant basis.

08-29-2008, 03:54 PM	#20
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Juno was hardly original. It was still amazing. But Saved! was very similar. 40 Year Old Virgin was great.

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