And its significance
- Here's a breakdown of teh events surrounding the title change from "Shoeless joe" to "Field of Dreams," based on the provided text:
- * initial Title & Author's Preference: The movie was originally intended to be titled "Shoeless Joe," mirroring W.P. Kinsella's novel.
Here’s a breakdown of teh events surrounding the title change from “Shoeless joe” to “Field of Dreams,” based on the provided text:
* initial Title & Author’s Preference: The movie was originally intended to be titled “Shoeless Joe,” mirroring W.P. Kinsella’s novel. The screenwriter,Robinson,preferred keeping this title.
* Test Audience Feedback: Test screenings showed strong emotional responses to the film itself, but the title “Shoeless Joe” confused audiences. They didn’t understand what the movie was about. Some thought it was about a homeless man, or that Kevin Costner played Shoeless Joe.
* Studio Brainstorming: Universal Studios solicited title suggestions from all employees who had seen the film,resulting in hundreds of ideas.
* Bad Suggestions: Some suggestions were deemed terrible, like “Dad’s Second Chance,” which Robinson felt gave away a key emotional plot point (the reunion with his father).
* “Field of Dreams” Proposed: Tom Pollock, Chairman of Universal Pictures, ultimately chose “Field of Dreams.”
* Robinson’s Opposition: Robinson strongly disliked “Field of Dreams,” fearing it would diminish the impact of Shoeless Joe’s appearance in the film. He even likened it to revealing the “Rosebud” secret in “Citizen Kane.”
* Robinson’s Concern: He believed the title “Shoeless Joe” was crucial to setting up the surprise and emotional weight of the scene where Shoeless Joe appears.