We’ve talked quite a bit about script breakdowns. We’ve shown you how to break down a script, and how to do it with free script breakdown software. Now, we’re going to take a look at Bong Joon-ho’s script for Parasite and do a deep dive into how you would tag its characteristic set dressing in a real-world production scenario. You can read and download the entire Parasite script below. Let's get started. (Caution: Parasite spoilers ahead) Continue reading Set Dressing Guide: How Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite Creates Meaning
The Breakfast Club is one of the greatest coming-of-age films of all time. The movie’s characters, dialogue, and organic conflict come together in a way that keeps audiences engaged, even when nothing much is happening. Because that’s the thing: Nothing really happens in The Breakfast Club.Beyond its nostalgic value, why is The Breakfast Club so widely studied and celebrated? Let’s find out by tearing down its screenplay.Continue reading The Breakfast Club Script PDF: Plot, Monologues, and Scene Analysis
Although he didn’t know it in 1977, George Lucas’ script for Star Wars would go on to become the blueprint for the way modern movies are made, seen, and marketed.We’re going to break down the essential aspects of the Star Wars script, and how George Lucas made a science-fiction classic.Buckle up, we’re going into hyperdrive...Continue reading Star Wars: A New Hope Script — Screenplay Analysis and PDF Download
The idea for The Lion King came in late 1988 when Roy E. Disney, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Peter Schneider had the idea to have an animated film set in Africa. The screenplay went through numerous stages, and over time, it became the classic film millions of people love today with heartfelt quotes, lovable characters, and an emotionally-satisfying ending.What can we learn from The Lion King script?Continue reading The Lion King Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
The Fight Club script was adapted from Chuck Palahniuk’s book of the same name. This was Fox 2000’s first film, and while it is arguably one of the best films ever made, the executives at Fox 2000 reportedly hated the film. We’re going to provide analysis of the Fight Club screenplay by touching on the Fight Club plot, quotes, characters and ending so you gain a better understanding of how this script worked so well.Continue reading Fight Club Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
The Irishman was directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel. It marks one of the first major films produced by streaming behemoth, Netflix, and is likely to at least be nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture of the Year.We’re going to give you some analysis on The Irishman script as well as touching on the characters, quotes, and structure so that you can better understand why The Irishman screenplay works so well. Continue reading The Irishman Script PDF Download: Plot, Characters Quotes, and Ending
Nobody makes critically panned yet commercially successful movies like Adam Sandler. Over the years, Sandler has written and starred in dozens of movies that were huge box-office successes but were maligned by critics. In other words – Sandler’s shtick sells; a point perhaps best proven by the Grown Ups movies. Both Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2 tripled their budgets at the box-office despite receiving sub-12% ratings on rotten tomatoes. But is there a Grown Ups 3? It’s widely assumed that Grown Ups 3 would be greenlit if Sandler and company were interested in returning for another sequel. But what…
The Avengers: Endgame script was the blueprint for the most financially successful film ever to be made. It has to seamlessly connect multiple storylines, timelines and characters — all without angering some of the most critical and sensitive fans in the world.We’re going to provide analysis of the Avengers: Endgame screenplay by touching on the plot, quotes, characters and ending so you gain a better understanding of how this script worked so well.Continue reading Avengers Endgame Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
Goodfellas is one of the greatest mob movies ever made, and the script is a huge reason why. The script has excellent characters, quotes, and story resolution.In this article, we’re going to look at what we can learn from the Goodfellas screenplay.Continue reading Goodfellas Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
The Martian script was adapted from a book written by Andy Weir, and then adapted into a screenplay directed by Ridley Scott. We’re going to analyze The Martian characters, quotes, plot, and ending.What can we learn from The Martian script and scenes?Continue reading The Martian Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay Ending
