Adaptations, sequels, and remakes have existed since the beginning of storytelling, and movies are no exception. This is an issue that has faced 21st century cinema for quite some time now: the abundance of unoriginal ideas. Why has this problem persisted and been ignored? Is it just a phase that we are going through?

The one thing that almost all filmmakers, young or old, can benefit from is being inspired by other movies. Whether it’s the story behind the making of that film or the lessons and themes it teaches, movies can inspire us in many ways.