When filmmakers capitolize on the SIMPLEST GOD DAMN THING.

[Mog]

I can't do a simple vampire story, because people like Joss Whedon have capitalized on the simplicity behind the vampire mythos. (stakes, dust, etc)

And I can't use the concept that I've ALWAYS loved, which is a secret branch of the government who specializes in paranormal defense, because Guimeeoreoer Del Toro made fucking HELLBOY.

Sorry. Filmmaker's rant. I just hate coming up with a nice, simple idea, tell someone about it and they're all "Oh yeah that was in <insert movie here>. Man you just totally ripped that movie off. You need to be more original."

With all the simple stuff taken I usually have to resort to complexity or something totally off-the-wall. Not that I mind that at all, but every once in a while I would like to do something simple. Y'know?

Bite me, Hollywood.

[bob]

I know what you mean, I primarily write non-insipid (I hope) romantic comedies, but most ideas have been taken.

But that just gives you a good reason to put your own spin on it. I appreciate the challenge, personally.

[Tweek]

which is a secret branch of the government who specializes in paranormal defense, because Guimeeoreoer Del Toro made fucking HELLBOY.

and chris carter made the xfiles...

Dude, there are truly no original plots anymore
there are original executions of the same plots.

Which is why I don't have faith in the romantic comedy genre. they're all the same basically. no one say "eternal sunshine" because I find that more of a drama