Blade Runner 2049 breathed new life into Ridley Scott’s world of replicants and blade runners due to its great performances, steady direction, and bold cinematography. But all of the visual splendor that we see in the final cut, was once just words on a page. The Blade Runner 2049 script set the stage for a sequel that was even better than the original. We’re going to explore why the script is so good by looking at its structure, fight scenes and ending. But before we get into our analysis, download a Blade Runner 2049 script PDF below and read along!Continue…
Originality. Yes, there’s structure, pacing, character, a million things to worry about… but beyond everything, a screenplay NEEDS to be original. Originality can come in many forms. You can have an original idea, original structure, original dialogue, or in the case of the Training Day script… one of the most original characters we’ve ever seen.Let’s learn how writer David Ayer did it.Continue reading Training Day Script PDF Download: Quotes, Plot, and Characters
Christopher Nolan’s Tenet screenplay is one of the most dense screenplays ever written, but fear not: we’re going to explain the Tenet screenplay by analyzing its key story beats and subversive narrative techniques. By the end, we’ll have a newfound knowledge of The Protagonist, reverse entropy, and the word tenet. Buckle up, we’re in for a doozy. Download the Tenet script PDF below and follow along!Continue reading Tenet Script PDF Download: Plot, Characters, and Analysis
Inception is one of the most thought-provoking and confounding films ever made – and there’s a lot we can learn from its 145+ page script. We’re going to break down the Inception script by looking at its characters, fight scenes and ending. By the end, you’ll know why Inception is a prime example of Christopher Nolan’s best and worst writing traits. Continue reading Inception Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Characters
Only one non-English-speaking movie has won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and that film is Parasite. In 2019, every film enthusiast was talking about Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece, and the dark comedy was soon a dark horse going into every awards show. It may have only come out less than two years ago, but it’s only grown more relevant as the class divide widens. Who’s really the parasite in society? Let’s dive into this heated question by analyzing the masterful Parasite screenplay, which should be required reading for anyone interested in pursuing a career in film.Continue reading Parasite Screenplay PDF…
Crazy Rich Asians was a box office smash. It went on to become the highest grossing romantic comedy of the 2010s. How did it accomplish such a feat? There’s a great deal for screenwriters to learn from this screenplay, such as how to write humor and how to offer unique twists on a worn out genre. Let’s take a look at the Crazy Rich Asians script. Continue reading Crazy Rich Asians Script PDF: Characters, Quotes & Mahjong
Do you want to learn to write like Tarantino? Learn how to make 3 decades of fresh, original movies? Well, I can’t guarantee that, but there’s no better place to start than by reading a Tarantino script. Today, we study his Oscar-winning Django Unchained script, the storyline, characters, and what makes it distinctly Tarantino. The man is known for his writing, let’s find out why. Continue reading Django Unchained Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes & Analysis
In a cinematic universe inundated with super heroes, what makes Black Panther stand out? It has great action, a strong black lead with a strong supporting cast and its cultural impact has been significant.All this, however, would not have been possible if there had not been a great screenplay first. In this article, we will analyze the Black Panther script and discuss its themes, the protagonist and the antagonist.This article is written in honor of the late Chadwick Boseman. Peace and comfort to your family. Wakanda forever!Continue reading Black Panther Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
The Godfather is nothing short of a masterpiece. That’s because every single facet of the film’s production is layered with detail, emotion, and purpose. But everything that we see visually in the final cut was once just an idea in the minds of Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, initially transcribed onto the page as The Godfather script.Continue reading The Godfather Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
Working on your script? Feeling lonely? Trying to get out of the friend zone? You came to the right place. Today we break down the Oscar-nominated When Harry Met Sally script, and it’s a good one. From long monologues to sharp ping-pong dialogue, pure disdain to pure desire, let's see how screenwriter Nora Ephron yo-yos our emotions in one of the best romantic comedies of all time.Continue reading When Harry Met Sally Script PDF Download & Character Analysis
