Books Quote by Tim Roth
“You read a script and its based on 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Pulp Fiction', and it goes right in the bin.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Magazine, 1995
A script copying famous movies was discarded as unoriginal and failed.
In simple terms: Copying famous works leads to rejection.
Create original stories, avoid imitation.
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When to use this quote
- screenwriting workshops
- script pitching
- film festivals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a story truly original?
- How can creators balance homage and plagiarism?
Originality is hard to achieve under market pressure.