Intentionally Blank A George Lucas Bad Story Idea, John Carter, and Yesterday - Ep. 67 of Intentionally Blank
Sep 14, 2022
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Time-Traveling Art Saboteur
- A time-traveling filmmaker tries to ruin great art to make his mediocre work look better.
- This explores the idea that undermining others' masterpieces lowers overall artistic standards.
John Carter Movie's Missteps
- The John Carter movie was disliked partly because it seemed derivative, despite inspiring many sci-fi tropes.
- The film changed the protagonist into a generic action hero, losing the book's unique voice and charm.
Society Creates Genius
- Society shapes genius by elevating them rather than geniuses solely creating cultural movements.
- Artistic revolutions depend on social readiness and collective embrace, not just individual talent.