I love the sunshine in this film, the wit, the friendship, the lightness of touch. Its script details the Italian-American mafia life in such rich texture, taking the film beyond its (stunning) visuals. ( Read the script.) 6. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid The gangstery stuff is all great, but the central story is one of emotional destruction, handled so unflinchingly. Isn’t it, in fact, a film that brings plot twists steadily and unexpectedly throughout the film? Read the script and see what you think. ( Read the script.) 5. The GodfatherĪ film whose power comes from the emotional force of seeing a decent man corrupted by his family and his circumstances. Though Chinatown is often held up as a perfect example of the three-act drama, I do question that. Decades after its making, the film packs emotional clout. Here, it works. ( Read the script.) 4. ChinatownĬhinatown is magnificent, packing a ceaselessly interesting plot whilst combining two stories of real human weight (a corruption tale, an incest one). If you tried the same in a novel, you’d kill the novel. To kill the heroine midway is a terrifically bold and (still) shocking decision, yet one that does not derail the film. The script itself plays a supporting role. ( Read the script.) 3. PsychoĪ landmark in film-making and scriptwriting. Is this as good as everyone says it is? Casablanca is here because it tops most lists, though for me, the film is in the acting. A great film. ( Read the script.) 2. Casablanca Given there are two romances which matter, plus whether our two ‘ladies’ are going to get executed by the Mob, there’s a lot of plot to deal with and it’s done with wonderful grace and wit. 30 Must-Read Screenplays 1. Some Like It HotĪ deft blend of comedy and drama. Hopefully, these scripts will give you a sense of how to format your screenplay, write dialogue, create captivating characters, and more. You can find most things if you poke around. I’ve noted a few places where you can get movie scripts online, but the web is a rich resource. Watch the film, but the screenplay is the thing. If you are a budding screenwriter, you can’t just watch the film and learn screenwriting from it. Here’s a list of essential screenplays for every serious screenwriter to read – screenplays, not films.
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