No one plunges into the specifics of their own psyche quite like screenwriter and director Charlie Kaufman. And the praise for his work, from audiences and critics alike, ranges from overwhelmingly positive to downright life-changing. But what makes his movies so great? When thinking about some of the best screenplays, it seems the more specific a writer gets, the more universal the story becomes — and no one proves this theory more than Kaufman. Here is our list of the best Charlie Kaufman movies, ranked for their screenplaysContinue reading Best Charlie Kaufman Movies, Ranked for Their Screenplays
Here lies the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. She was written into this world without a care in the world, and now the majority of movie-goers, filmmakers, writers, and well, human beings, have decided maybe it’s time to put her to rest.So let’s take a look at why that might be the case, examining this age old, albeit, completely sexist, character cliche that has reigned supreme in most romantic comedies, dramas, and other films in Hollywood.Continue reading Manic Pixie Dream Girl — A Eulogy for a Character Trope
Over the last century, we made some extraordinary advances in storytelling technology. We can shoot in complete darkness. We can create environments and characters from nothing more than pixels ⏤ even live, in real-time. And we can literally make an entire feature film using our phones! And, yet, stereotypes in movies still exist. The progress needle for non-white character representation hasn’t moved nearly as far. So, in this post, we’re going to talk about how we can be better, more inclusive storytellers by avoiding stereotypes in movies — in our writing, our casting, and other production aspects.Continue reading Stereotypes in Movies…
The Superbad script was reportedly conceived when screenwriters Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were still in high school. They kept the idea and eventually produced the film which features some great quotes, memorable characters, and a successful teen film.What can we learn from the Superbad script and scenes?Continue reading Superbad Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
You love William Shakespeare, right? Regardless, you’re looking for the best movie adaptation of William Shakespeare plays, but there are so many and you’re not sure which are the best to watch. We’ve put together a list of the 10 best William Shakespeare movie adaptations so you can not only learn more but also appreciate how great filmmakers have turned his plays into cinematic achievements.Continue reading 10 Best Shakespeare Movies: Film Adaptations Based on his Plays
The Matrix script served as the blueprint for one of the greatest movies of all-time. The Matrix has some of the best quotes, some of the strongest characters, and a great ending. What can we learn from The Matrix screenplay?Continue reading The Matrix Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
Most Hollywood films and television shows are based off “Intellectual Property,” or “I.P.” Free intellectual property comes from the public domain. People are more likely to buy a ticket for a movie about a character they already know and love, so if you want a screenplay idea, maybe it’s time to search the public domain. Continue reading How to Find Award-Worthy Script Ideas from The Public Domain
If there’s one thing writers will agree on, it’s that character development is super critical to writing a winning script.Continue reading Character Development: Write Stronger Characters [with FREE Worksheet]
The Iron Man script was reportedly unfinished when principal photography began for the film, but despite this the screenplay has many memorable quotes, strong characters, and a great ending. What can we learn from the Iron Man screenplay?Continue reading Iron Man Script: Quotes, Characters, Ending and Screenplay PDF
Creative writing prompts are powerful tools that aid you to become a consistent writer. It’s easy to get inspired once, maybe twice about a project or story that means something to you. But if and when that light dims, or you finally finish that project, what’s next? Writer’s block isn’t much of an avenue. Excuses are for amateurs because professional writers write. Writing prompts and writing exercises, give you the momentum to keep going when the mind slows down, or if you’re anything like me, when doubt sets in.Continue reading 82 Creative Writing Prompts and Writing Exercises for Screenwriters
