Whether you call it a rip off, homage, variation on a theme, or biting, stealing ideas and elements from an inspirational piece of work is both acceptable and frowned upon. Depending on the context, acknowledgement of the originator, and new spin on an old idea, one can either set themselves up for success or massive failure. With reference to this careful balancing act, independent film director Jim Jarmusch so eloquently puts it as follows:
