Good Quote by Kelly Asbury
“A lot of people say to me, 'Is this good, to do to a Shakespeare piece?' And I think, 'You know, 'West Side Story' did it very cleverly, in a different way.' But if you look at 'Bonnie and Clyde,' 'Titanic,' 'Avatar,' 'Grease,' 'Brokeback Mountain'... they're all 'Romeo and Juliet' stories.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film director Kelly Asbury discussing adaptations, 2015
Many modern stories retell classic narratives in new settings, showing timeless themes.
In simple terms: Classic tales are endlessly adaptable.
Key Takeaway
Recognize underlying archetypes in new works.
Themes
storytelling
adaptation
timeless themes
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
comparative
educational
When to use this quote
- movie analysis
- screenwriting
- literary studies
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
intertextuality
mythic structures
cultural reinterpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- Which modern story mirrors a classic you love?
- What does this reveal about cultural values?
A Different Perspective
New versions may oversimplify original complexities.
