Quentin Tarantino openly admits to stealing the composition of scenes, shot-for-shot, from certain movies. Yet there’s undeniable energy that comes through in his work–it feels fresh and unique and wholly his own.
This led me to believe that originality isn’t really a primary concern, especially if it’s a list of technical boxes that needs to be checked. In my opinion, it’s really about generating visceral excitement within the audience, enough to possibly lead them to their own inspiration. Shakespeare is brilliant, of course, but maybe, just maybe, a retelling might be more enjoyable than the original story.
Personally, I enjoyed Warm Bodies a lot more than Romeo and Juliet. It’s got zombies, a happy ending, and it didn’t have a weirdly young female lead. That’s just me, though; everyone’s entitled to their opinions and preferences.
Explore the Worlds Behind the Stories
Kent Wayne’s ideas about storytelling, power, and human nature appear throughout his fiction.
If you’re curious how those ideas appear inside the stories, start with the Echo Saga.
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