Why Does Hollywood Have an Originality Problem?

Reclaiming the Art of Storytelling in an Era of Reinvention

Commenting on the lack of originality in Hollywood today has become cliché. It seems that most new movies are franchise entries, live-action remakes of animated films, adaptations of novels or video games, or based on historical figures or events.

Though great adaptations can bring a fresh perspective to an old story, films can be—and many of the best ar…