Here’s an early draft of The Hangover. Reading this draft gives an interesting perspective on how much scripts can change before making it to the screen.
May 4, 2011
Script: 127 Hours
Here’s another script. This one is 127 Hours, adapted by Danny Boyle and Simon Beaufoy. Enjoy the read!
May 3, 2011
Script: True Grit
Here is another script download for you, Readers. Today’s script is True Grit, the Oscar-nominated adaptation written by Joel and Ethan Coen, two of my favorite filmmakers.
April 21, 2011
Script: The Social Network
Here’s the Oscar-winning script for The Social Network, penned by Aaron Sorkin. I haven’t had a chance to read this one yet, but Aaron Sorkin is a living legend and a screenwriting hero of mine. Any writer can learn a thing or two from reading Sorkin’s work.
April 12, 2011
Script: Toy Story 3
Here’s another free Oscar-nominated script for you to study. The Toy Story 3 script – written by Michael Arndt, John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, and Lee Unkrich - is a great reference for writers interested in scripting an animated film or who have been tasked with penning a sequel.
April 9, 2011
Script: Inception
Christopher Nolan’s screenplay for Inception was nominated for Best Original Screenplay this year. The 146-page script is a beast, but well worth the time and effort. Download a free pdf of the script here, see what you can learn from Nolan’s structure and style, then report back with a comment!
