Overview

• Simon Stephenson accuses 'The Holdovers' of plagiarizing his script 'Frisco,' but faces skepticism from prominent screenwriters.
• Evidence presented by Stephenson deemed tenuous, with little similarity found between the two scripts.
• Industry insiders highlight the commonality of plagiarism accusations in Hollywood, though many are baseless.
• Alexander Payne, director of 'The Holdovers,' cites a 1935 French film as inspiration, not Stephenson's work.
• The debate heats up ahead of the Oscars, with opinions divided on the plagiarism allegations.