Robert Fure argues against the modern tide of sequel/remake-lamenting in this “Boiling Point” article. There has been a constant war against sequels, prequels, and remakes for a decade now, one draped in the flag of “Originality.” There are no original films anymore, they say, as everything is in someway derivative of something. Indeed, when looking at Read MoreRead More
Everything old is new again – and again – and again until the Box Office dries up and then we need to call it a reboot. Yes, that’s the ticket.Read More
by Dina Appleton & Daniel Yankelevits Q: I am interested in writing a sequel to someone else’s movie. I was wondering, do I need permission from the original filmmakers, or can I just write the screenplay and market it as one of my own spec scripts? Margaret C., Far Hills, NJ A: Dina Appleton & Read MoreRead More
