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Looks like I am an oddball on that vote. Charlie Kaufman is by far one of my favorite writers and with his directorial debut on Synecdoche, New York, I think he is a great director too.
I missed all the threads leading up to this but I'd certainly like to participate this time.
By the way, the script I know that's available for Eternal Sunshine isn't particularly similar to the finished movie.
Well I have an updated first draft and a shooting script, courtesy of the kind Charlie Kaufman, but I somehow doubt we will be discussing that particular script.
I cast a vote for Raiders. But a close second would be 'Alien' - especially when it was known as Starbeast. Anyone remember when "The crew is unisex and all parts are interchangeable for men or women"?
The reason Raiders is good to study is because it is a near perfect action movie. There is a great mastery of upping of stakes in that film. You could do worse.
I went to a script link E.D. provided on one of these threads, and read the Adjustment Bureau. I like reading recent scripts because it gives a good sense, I think, what studios are looking for.
This script definitely gives a real good idea. It's not very good at all. But it definitely conforms to the 3 Act model, with two distinct turning points right where they're supposed to be. And each scene manages to leave you curious about the next scene.
I didn't see the movie, and based on the script I wouldn't recommend it. But like I said, this does seem to be text book what studios are seeking in terms of formula.
Jeff, I'm not condoning formula, and I respect movies that break the mold. I'm only saying it seems studios look for certain formulaic things, and some of these formulaic elements are pretty easy to put in without distracting from the wrieter's other goals.
The reason for this post is that I agree that recent scripts are more interesting to me, though I'm not hundred percent sure if my participation.
I voted Winter's Bone. I loved the film. Gut-wrenching look at life in the smokey mountains. I know this screenplay was based off of a novel though. I don't plan to read the book, but I would definitely be in to read the script.
I agree with other's that the script should be recent. Screenwriting is an ever evolving craft. Many of the things we were taught to do with famous elder screenplays have changed. I like to see what current writers are getting away with on produced scripts.
There will be a knock at your front door, and a strange looking little man will be standing there, holding a script. He won't speak a word, but he will give a slight nod of his head...to the left.
From this point, you will have 11 minutes to open the script to page 37 for further details. If you fail to open the script to page 37 within 11 minutes, it will turn to stone, and become quite cumbersome, and impossible to read.
As fro watching the movie, your largest TV will only play the selected movie...none of the standard broadcasting. You must watch the movie in its entirety 4 times and your TV will go back to normal again.
I just re-voted because I thought we were starting from scratch again since the old thread was locked. So if this warps things, you can make the appropriate corrections.
Dawn and Sandra, I haven't seen the movie, but I cracked the script open. If it had been up to me to chose a script I would have chosen Black Swan. Why? I read the first sentence and I immediately wanted to read on.
Dawn and Sandra, I haven't seen the movie, but I cracked the script open. If it had been up to me to chose a script I would have chosen Black Swan. Why? I read the first sentence and I immediately wanted to read on.
Always an excellent sign...
I will be so very interested in hearing your feedback on the movie. This may very well be more exciting than the movie, itself!
Alright, got my BS DVD checked out from the liiiiiiiiiibarry.
I'll review the provided linked script first, though. Give it the sniff test, put on the gloves and give it a rough procto-exam. Note any gross inconsistencies off the top-O'-my head. Then scope out the movie, notes in hand. Doo a little more digging.
I'll have my Blu Ray sent from Netflix on Wednesday or Thursday. Not sure if I'll read the script first or after I see the movie. Think I'll actually watch the movie first.
So, we're talking about starting next week or this weekend?
I'd recommend trying to keep things more structured this go 'round, s in have definite things to discuss and keep on track. What say you, peeps?
I'm up to page 40. That's less than 1/3 but it reads easy because it's good!
Yes Jeff, I agree, but it can be hard to keep it structured because people usually throw in all sorts of comments all at once and regarding everything. I would like to discuss one aspect of the script at the time if we can do that.
I read the first page. It's hard to say if I'd be hooked at this point. I know the film. It's hard to read the script and not think about it. Still, it starts the script off nicely, I'd say.
I will probably have the movie tomorrow or next day from Netflix. I am going to read the script first and make notes in the margins and then I will roll with however you guys want to structure it. This is my first time here, so I am all ears!
Which script should we read for Script Club XIV?
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