Fed up with same genres getting made over and over. Think we can't do anything different? Well there are lots of movies that we could make instead of another '50s telefilm!
Western - think about it, we've got the midlands, mountains, rivers, horses
Video nasty - something violent, sick, offensive, uncomfortable, with a synthesiser soundtrack!
Noir - different locations, new characters in each scene, voiceovers, cynical detective, easy enough to do?
Satire - how about a pis*take on modern Ireland? Played for laughs and making fun of everything from the Passport Office dispute to the Church?
Band on the run - you know this stuff? Fans screaming, concerts, tourbus, nutty manager, lots of songs. A zany week in the life of Jedward?
Gaelic football - a local team try to win the county championship against all the odds
Religious movie - no not another telefilm about the Magdalene sisters or priests abusing kids. How about a serious movie based on the story of Knock?
Musical - an all-singing, all-dancing, all musical. Bet it would be huge success with the teenagers?
Golf - we've got loads of golf courses and there have been only about four golf movies ever made. What's the excuse for not making an Irish golf movie?
Silent movie - why not? Most Irish scripts are rubbish. How about a silent comedy where it's all visuals?
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