Done Quote by Stanley Kubrick
“Everything has already been done. every story has been told every scene has been shot. it’s our job to do it one better.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1975
All stories exist; the challenge is to improve upon them.
In simple terms: Innovation builds on existing narratives.
Key Takeaway
Strive to add originality to familiar tales.
Themes
creativity
innovation
storytelling
Mood
determined
inspired
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- advertising
- branding
- theatre
Key Concepts
narrative theory
film direction
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do better than previous versions?
- How to balance homage and novelty?
A Different Perspective
Originality is hard to achieve.
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