Can AI Write A Blockbuster Movie? Not Without A Lot Of Help

The article discusses the potential of AI, specifically OpenAI's ChatGPT, in assisting with creative tasks such as screenwriting. It explores how to integrate this technology into a workflow by using prompts and interpreting the output to create original ideas. The author uses Blake Snyder's Save the Cat method for analyzing films and developing screenplays, which simplifies story structure and provides a framework for creative writing. The article presents three attempts at creating a movie concept based on Goldfish® crackers using ChatGPT. In each attempt, the author prompts the AI with different ideas and then interprets its output to make decisions about the plot, characters, and themes of the movie. The final result is a unique story that combines elements from various movies and genres while staying true to the original concept. The author concludes by emphasizing that AI tools like ChatGPT are just assistive technologies and should not replace human creativity. They can help generate ideas, but it's up to the writer to make those ideas coherent and engaging. The article encourages readers to explore new ways of using AI in their creative processes and to view these tools as helpful resources rather than threats to originality.