A Letter of Complaint

There have been many, many times in my life where I have threatened to write a letter of complaint, and tonight, it seems I am just mad enough to finally do it.

This letter of complaint goes out to all the movie producers that may be reading my blog tonight.

I have heard that movie producers have been known to read blogs in order to find good plot lines for funny movies/sitcoms, and I just may have heard a rumor that some such producers have been snooping around mine...

Ok, it is possible that this particular rumor may or may not have been started in my dreams. BUT....just in case, to all you snooping movie producers out there, this letter is for you!

Dear Movie Producers,

I am keenly aware that you are most likely only in "the biz" for the big bucks, and that you attempt to real in these big bucks by through the so called "box office hits" --story-lines which entice the average American movie goers so they go to the theatre, pay a ridiculous $10, cry or laugh for about 2 hours, and then leave the theatre only wanting to return the next night to spend another $10 to see that very same move again. (This $10 not including snacks, I might add).

I am also keenly aware that many of your best stories are not first found on a movie script, but in a book.

Yes, there are still people out there who read books. So...we know where your stories are coming from. And it is on behalf of the readers of this dear country that I write this letter to you today.

My simple request is this...

If you are going to take one of our beloved books and attempt to turn it into a "box-office hit", would you please refrain from CHANGING THE ENTIRE PLOT LINE OF THE BOOK.

I mean really, do you guys even consult the authors of these novels, the ones who came up with this whole story in the first place, and see if it is ok to CHANGE THE ENTIRE STORY?

Seriously, movie pros (short for "producers"), this is NOT OK, NOT OK!

While I don't regret spending my $10, and though I still cried so much I believe my cheeks are now permanently stained from mascara, I did leave more than a little bit annoyed, frustrated aggravated, and just flat out angry with you.

So please, next time...just stick to the plot.

Sincerely,

One who likes books the way they were written!