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Stoned Patriots by Zavier Alvarez - Short - America's founding fathers travel through time with a magical talking bong. - pdf, format
Stoned Patriots 2: American Haze by Steven Cameron (wesley) & Zavier Alvarez (dick-nixon) - Short, Comedy - After a devastating nuclear attack, the Founding Fathers are once again pulled through time when a madman threatens the stoner way of life. 47 pages - pdf, format
yeah, I actually wrote it, I've been battling a cold for the past couple of days and was unable to attend school. This is the result of absolute boredom and maybe too much cold medicine.
This was great! Excellent dialogue and a lot of funny references to American history. The conclusion wasn't that satisfying. I'm not much a fan of the whole 'it was just a dream' bit in movies but hey, it's a short. Shorts can get away with stuff feature lengths can't. I really can't think of anything else to say. I mean it's about the founding fathers going on a stoner adventure. Enough said. Good job!
An alternate ending was written, which had the founding fathers in a car chase with the police through the streets of San Francisco. Maybe this ending would be more satisfying. A Ganja induced dream or a violent car chase?
-Zavier
Though earth and man are gone, I thought the cube would last forever. I WAS WRONG.
Hey Nixon -- I was drawn to this one immediately -- even before Andrew's SS story.
And I don't care where this came from, I say it is still one hell of a logline.
Yeah..."cold medicine", he says...that must be it...
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* This comment may sound rediculous in any other context, but you need to describe the bong's voice, I think. Personally, I was hearing Mr. Hanky, from South Park. * The bit about the money was kind of funny. I think you could have had Washington see Franklin on the 100 -- and himself on the 1 -- and be like, "What the f*ck?" * You and your firearms....does it always have to go there?
So, I have never read anything quite like it, and I enjoyed it a great deal. I can't believe I am saying this, but this is one that definitely has some room for expansion. I would love to see more of these guys -- there is so much they could say about what has happened with America since their time -- and given their slightly skewed perceptions, it could really be comic gold.
I am glad you took this idea through. Really nice stuff. I would read a longer one.
This comment may sound rediculous in any other context, but you need to describe the bong's voice, I think. Personally, I was hearing Mr. Hanky, from South Park.
Actually that's who I was hearing in my head, but how do you describe that voice in words?
When The Founding Fathers had to stop the cops, I didn't really like the way the guns just magically appeared, it was a bit too easy. I've also never heard of red ganja, but I'll take your word for it. On a positive note, the idea of The Founding Fathers being stoners has potential, and I think the title 'Stoned Patriots" is a good one.
Sweet! This ending is much better. You understand you have to make a "Stoned Patriots in Woodstock" now, don't you? Just kidding. It's your call. Good job on this one in any case.
You understand you have to make a "Stone Patriots in Woodstock" now, don't you? Just kidding. It's your call. Good job on this one in any case.
Maybe in my spare time, which is usually none existent. I don’t even really have a solid idea. Maybe the Founding Father have to save Woodstock from evil corporate sponsors. But anyway glade you like the new ending.
-Zavier
Though earth and man are gone, I thought the cube would last forever. I WAS WRONG.
This is so clever and downright nutty. I really like it.
I know you don't intend to devote a lot of time to such a silly project, but you really can't end this as you have it -- not with so much left to tell.
What happens when they hear Hendrix play our National Anthem?
I actually got a great idea last night; it involves The Who and their fight with greedy promoters. The Founding Fathers have to step in and save the day so that The Who can go on stage, blow away the audience and help established The Who as superstars.
Some side stories would include Franklin trying heroin, the founding fathers getting into a fist fight with the Grateful Dead, and Washington defending his honor in a guitar-battle with Carlos Santana.
Update: Most of these ideas have been abandoned for SP2: American Haze, although a few ideas are still there.
But then there is the problem of me not having any free time. Maybe I should put this one in the Collaborative Effort board.
-Zavier
Though earth and man are gone, I thought the cube would last forever. I WAS WRONG.