tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891413849014978068.post6866335444482472115..comments2023-05-25T07:29:33.866-04:00Comments on A Faceless Author: Novelizations: Why a Book Is Not a Disney MovieJaya Lakshmihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768626295383622935noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2891413849014978068.post-54205160996345156642013-05-22T02:10:10.922-04:002013-05-22T02:10:10.922-04:00I don't really agree with the idea that we wat...I don't really agree with the idea that we watch movies to 'turn off our brains'. I agree that we watch it to 'get away', as you say. Adventure, Fantasy & Fun are too much for day-to-day lives.<br /><br />But the thing is, I write stories. Do you know what I like to do when I'm running out of ideas? I watch movies.<br />Often there will be a moment, when I'll be watching something and go 'What if the witch said this?'; 'What if he HADN'T made that jump?' or 'What if there was a zombie outbreak RIGHT NOW?!'<br />Stupid, simple stuff, but it's a jumping off point. That's why I never go to the movies without a notepad and pen. Those simple ideas can go a long way.<br />In fact, if you REALLY want to get an idea, watch Bad Movies. The number of times you find yourself screaming 'WHY DON'T YOU STOP ACTING LIKE A MORON?!!' is perfect fodder for coming up with much better ideas.<br /><br />My point is, watching all kinds of movies stirs my imagination. Either by suggesting new connections, or illustrating concepts in a new way. If someone dares to tell me 'watching movies is a great way to switch off their brain,' I'll gladly tell them:<br />"When your brain turn off, you die. I learned that from The Matrix."Matthew A.J. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005261909825215953noreply@blogger.com