57 Imagine you are a screenwriter and you've got an idea for a film or a remake. There are a lot of old films, now in obscurity, which could be given a new life, with the new awareness, sophistication, technology and possibility to attract megastars. You talk to a director/producer about a film that is a household name, but nobody would care to watch it again now (Choose a film!). You presume that M. Douglas could be given the leading role and he would take this remake to worldwide acclaim and you would become famous. The director/producer, however, sees pitfalls. Consider the circumstances in a conversation in pairs, don't accept each other's arguments too quickly and give reasons. Finally, come to some arrangement.
| Arguments FOR (Incentives)
| Arguments AGAINST (Pitfalls)
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| · People would rather go to see the actor and less the film itself.
| · Miracles take place only in films and romantic fiction.
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| · His talent would redeem the film's possible flaws.
| · He might well refuse the role.
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| · His co-operative attitudes on the set would add to the creative atmosphere of the film shooting.
| · He only works with the very best directors (Sorry!).
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| · Douglas would introduce the know-how of experienced filmmaking.
| · We wouldn't carry the costs.
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| · This would be only the beginning of long-standing collaboration.
| · It's still an open question whether he fits the role.
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