Plagiarism Allegations Against 'The Holdovers' Film

SOURCE nypost.com
Best Picture nominee 'The Holdovers' accused of being plagiarized line-by-line from a decade-old screenplay 'Frisco', leading to potential legal action by the original screenwriter.

Key Points

  • Detailed comparison between 'The Holdovers' and 'Frisco' screenplay.
  • Allegations of line-by-line plagiarism.
  • Potential legal repercussions for the accused parties.

Pros

  • Exposing potential plagiarism in the film industry.
  • Raising awareness about intellectual property rights.

Cons

  • Damaging the reputation of the director and writer of 'The Holdovers'.
  • Causing controversy and uncertainty around the validity of the film's nominations.