Vote for the script you think we should read.  

Remember, if you vote for Option 1-7 then you will be expected to watch the film as well.

In case of a tie, Pia will decide the winner.

Very bummed to see the German dubbed Black Devil Doll didn't make the final poll.  I would have offered to write the script for our review even.

Maybe next time...

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.

Quoted from JonnyBoy By the way, the script I know that's available for Eternal Sunshine isn't particularly similar to the finished movie.

That's good.  The earlier the draft the better.   Reason:  we want to know what sold.

Quoted from JonnyBoy 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.

John

I am in.  I am still fairly new to this site, been poking around awhile, but this looks like a great exercise.

Dawn  

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"?

I am very much against both Raiders and Alien, and if that's what "we" choose to do, I will be out, but I'm sure that won't matter.

I find it ridiculous to review scripts that are 32 and 30 years old, respectively.  Doesn't make a lick of sense to me...

Jeff, I agree with you.
Not a relavent lick of sense.

We might as well be reviewing Shakespeare's MacBeth.   ::)

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.

Hmph.

Scripts to go hunting down for later, perhaps.
http://gordonandthewhale.com/sundance-2011-full-list-of-distribution-deals/

Not quite so much on this one, although THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT script is available and the DVD has some decent writer/director commentary.
http://gordonandthewhale.com/sundance-2010-the-latest-news-on-distribution-pick-ups/

http://www.sendspace.com/file/4mhxbi

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.

James

Where will we get the script when the voting poll is closed and how will we know its closed and what script to get?  
Thx

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.

Sandra

Jeez it's dead around here....

When will the voting be over?

Hideously DEAD!!!!!!

No one's even commenting on my hilarious embedded vids for Killer Shrews and Black Devil Doll in German.  How can that be?

On a positive note, there are 24 votes here.  Wonder if even 1/3 of those voters will actually take part in the Discussion?  I'm betting, no...

Maybe people are on vacation.

I think maybe 12-15 people will take part.

winters bone

My bone!!!

And it looks like the winner is Black Swan - by a beak.   You can pick up the draft we're reading here.  Download it quick in case it decides to go away.  

http://www.mypdfscripts.com/download/1454

Script club will start in say 1 week from now?  Give everyone a chance to read the script and see the movie.  

I can't wait to see what is on page 37 now!  ;-)

Got the script and very excited to be apart of this!

So... whadaya think, movie first and then script or read and then watch?

Quoted from dmc2011 I can't wait to see what is on page 37 now!  ;-) Got the script and very excited to be apart of this! So... whadaya think, movie first and then script or read and then watch?

I must admit that I have already watched the movie, but I am so very excited to watch it again.

For me, it's like I'm a kid in a candy store. I get the opportunity to plan this "big real legitimate" MOVIE NIGHT and it sweeps me away!

I'm already planning what to serve!  ;D

When you put together top-notch entertainment together with wonderful company, you're that much closer to heaven.

Thanks everyone!

Sandra

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.  :)

Me too Pia, I haven't seen it yet, but plan to this week.  I started to read the script but got pulled away... I can't wait to get back to it.

This is gonna be fun and an awesome learning exercise.

Quoted from Grandma Bear 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!

Sandra

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.

You know, just above "the usual".
It'll be fun.

Read Black Swan...good script. Very good script actually.

The film was even better.

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.

Where do you find the script?

Quoted from James McClung Where do you find the script?

Snake: http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?m-1309039478/s-23/highlight-/#num23

Thank you, sir.

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.

It sure didn't hook me!

But I've been wanting to see it, so I'll give it a shot and also read the script, and be my usual lovely self.

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!

Well, it hooked me.  I read it today, just finished.  Now I can't wait to watch it.  

This is the thread where the Script Club will be...

http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-screenwrite/m-1309333118/

It's locked until Sunday - OZ time.