Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a breath of fresh air in the superhero genre. It exists outside of the tightly-controlled Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it uses its freedom to pursue a thrillingly original take on the thrice-rebooted hero we thought we’d seen every angle of. Spider-Verse’s originality doesn’t solely come from its stunning animation (though that helps). Its story is an achievement in creativity, at once recreating Spider-Man while also paying postmodern homage to his many iterations of yore.The Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse screenplay moves a mile a minute and is touching, hilarious, and action-packed. By dissecting the script’s structure,…
Spider-Man was a colossal moment in superhero cinema, reorienting the genre toward the massive blockbuster machine that it is today. Spider-Man 2, stunningly, was equally important. While its first entry crystalized the superhero origin story, Spider-Man 2 perfected the superhero sequel. Spider-Man 2’s success is shocking when one looks at the path its screenplay took to get to a final draft. Director Sam Raimi cherry-picked three distinct screenplays from four different screenwriters to Frankenstein together a narrative he was happy with. We’ve got our hands on Michael Chabon’s draft, and in this analysis, we’ll look at why Raimi took what…
Noah Baumbach already had a respected and beloved career before he made Marriage Story. However, this film about divorce, love, and acceptance was a major commercial breakthrough for the writer-director. On top of being a Netflix film starring two big actors (Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver), the film was a critical hit. We’ll be breaking down the script to see how Baumbach’s characters, dialogue, and themes come together to create one of the best movies of the 2010s.Continue reading Marriage Story Script PDF Download — Plot, Dialogue, & Themes
Boxes of chocolates. Jenny. “Run, Forrest, run.” There aren’t many films more iconic than Forrest Gump. It was the second highest grossing film of 1994 (bested only by another instant-classic, The Lion King), won six Academy Awards, and has become a family-movie-night staple. In recent years, the film has undergone a critical reappraisal, but it nonetheless continues to loom large in our cultural lexicon. What is it about the film’s screenplay that engendered such massive and enduring success? And what are its shortcomings that have become more glaring as time goes on?Continue reading Forrest Gump Script PDF Download — Plot, Quotes…
When you think of cinema in the 1980s, a few cult films might come to mind like Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Sixteen Candles to name a few. But did you know that the same screenwriter wrote all of these iconic '80s films? His name is John Hughes and in this article we’ll be analyzing the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off script to learn some of the tricks of the trade from one of the most prolific screenwriters in cinema history. Continue reading Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Script PDF — Download & Analysis
With the release of Bridesmaids came a new wave of comedy. Raunchy and female-driven, this film is thus far the only of producer Judd Apatow’s films to be nominated for Academy Awards. From its memorable scenes to outrageous characters, there’s plenty about the Bridesmaids script that just sticks. Let's work our way through the plot, characters, quotes, and more to understand how comedy really works.Continue reading Bridesmaids Script PDF Download — Dialogue & Plot Analysis
From page one to the final scene, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind holds a magnifying glass to the intricacies of human connection. Joel and Clementine's rollercoaster relationship still proves relatable and endlessly heart-wrenching, and the romantic sci-fi screenplay itself offers impeccable storytelling insight to this day. Let's look inside the brain of Charlie Kaufman's wholly original and thoughtful screenplay.Continue reading Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Script PDF Download
Even in a decade filled with countless iconic blockbusters, The Terminator stood out when it was released in 1984. Its meticulously thought-out world in combination with its cutting-edge visual effects was immediately arresting, and it introduced the world to the artistry of James Cameron. The Terminator script is lean and mean: it chugs along at a break-neck speed as the Terminator slaughters his way through Los Angeles. It’s a science-fiction tour de force, well-deserving of dissection.Continue reading The Terminator Script PDF — Download & Breakdown
The horror genre is home to many bizarre concepts and boundary-pushing ideas. From straightforward slashers to subversive, social commentary-packed allegories, horror writers and filmmakers have delivered countless memorable films. Join us in counting down 10 of the best horror movie scripts you can download that are great to read for fans of the genre and prospective screenwriters alike.Continue reading 10 Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download, Read & Study
Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the craziest movies in recent years. But an early draft of the screenplay, written for Jackie Chan, might be even crazier. We’re going to break down the Everything Everywhere All at Once script by looking at its quotes, plot, and ending. In our video, we also break down how the Daniels and their team shot the film. From the cameras, lenses choices, aspect ratio and color palettes to the insane VFX. By the end, you’ll know why the script is so insane, and how it laid the groundwork for a critically-lauded film.Continue reading…
