The notion that studio oversight kills creativity stretches back decades.
The brilliance of the closing shot is the subtle ambiguity.
A documentary,The Sweatbox,details the tumultuous production ofThe Emperor’s New Groove.
Dodgeball’s original endingwould have ended with Average Joe’s being crushed in the final by Globo Gym.
Although Thurber was forced to make a change, his true feelings still shine through.
One change proved to be genius though, and it changes the whole complexion of the story.
As well as providing the story’s biggest twist, Ash’s presence begs questions about the Weyland-Yutani Corporation.
Gradually, this started to shape the entireAlienfranchise.
The original script forGood Will Huntingwas a thriller about a man being pursued by the FBI.
After a few years and several different drafts,Good Will Huntingwas released to widespread critical acclaim.
Dama isn’t only confined to what’s captured on camera.
Oftentimes, there’s a whole other layer of drama unfolding behind the scenes.
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Warner Bros made two more “Bogie and Bacall” films afterThe Big Sleep:Dark PassageandKey Largo.
The Big Sleepis known for its convoluted plot.
The idea for the thrilling Darth Vader scene also came from higher up.
