The topic of fair use comes up. Vera used this concept to make her film, noting that fair use is the same principle used by documentary filmmakers. She cited the documentary “Room 237” (about Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”) as an example. Technically The People’s Clown is fiction, but it’s autobiographical – she did say she didn’t kill Batman. However.
Fair use prompted further discussion about the four factors of transformative use, and Eric was asked to describe them. Eric, being a good lawyer, reviewed the information. Lauren then noted that she’s been actively involved in addressing the subject as she’s working on a documentary about Doctor Who fans, and one of the many issues was figuring out what she could use.
“I like lawyers.” Vera was widely used when Warner Discovery tried to block the release of “The People’s Clown” with a cease-and-desist order. They don’t want the issue to end up in court because a legal precedent could have been set during potential litigation.
One example of fair use failure occurred when a creator attempted to publish a Dr. Seuss-style parody book about the O.J. Simpson case. The main mistake of these creators was their attempt to capitalize on the Suess brand, and the estate successfully prevented further publication. Then came the “30-second rule”. It is said that you can get away with it for 30 seconds. Eric shot down the idea, citing a case where a news station had to pay for not having the original creator’s permission.
The biggest red flag has to be “don’t imitate something that no one will like”. Justin said parody should have an audience. Lauren says remake of “The Princess Bride” won’t be popular.
For Vera, she’s using her interactions with online artists to prove her audience’s presence for The People’s Joker, fully aware of how toxic the DC fanbase can be.
“Is there a backup plan?”
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The film was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic and became her “motivation” during this period. To make it work…she said it “helps to be a bit of a douchebag.” Eric responded that it wasn’t a very good defense and that infringement penalties started at $150,000.
The host asked her what was her biggest gain from filming the film.
“Authorism is nonsense.” It’s impossible to make a movie alone. You need to be surrounded by well-meaning friends.
When the host asked which parodies did well, Lind pointed to “Your Highness” as an example. Justin suggested “Galaxy Quest,” Eric suggested “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” and the most controversial answer came from Lauren: “Spaceballs.”
The host took the time into consideration and asked what the future holds. Vera plans to film a sequel to “The People’s Clown: Freddy vs. The People’s Clown.”
Justin has said he hopes there will be a Godzilla parody one day in Japan, and Lind has said that “Multiverse” movies could use parodies, though some believe “Anything Goes” has become a parody of the genre. imitate.
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Linde: podcasterandrew
Justin: Justin Quiz
Vera: veradrew22
Eric: gamelawyerwhalen
Lauren: Bancroft
