1998 was a year of falling meteors. Or at least, that’s how Hollywood felt about it. In this week’s Versus, we’re taking a closer look at the two films that sent audiences contemplating the possibility of humanity going dinosaur when an asteroid threatens to wipe out all of civilization. Though Armageddon (1998) and Deep Impact [...]
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Top 5 Heist Movie Scripts
September 3, 2010 – 6:45 pm
With Christopher Nolan’s Inception (2010) still stealing thunder in movie theatres all around the world, audiences are rediscovering the thrill of the heist genre. This week, Scripts on Screen takes a look at other classic heist films that have been the benchmark for high stakes crime capers. From banks, casinos to government offices, heist movies [...]
Harry Potter Movie Scripts
September 1, 2010 – 6:43 pm
In a few months, the Harry Potter movie franchise will finally come to a climactic end. Seven books and six films later, Harry Potter has proven itself to be one of the most financially successful book-to-movie adaptations in history. Whether it deserves the accolade, however, is up to the fans to decide. But with the [...]
Forrest Gump Script vs. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Script
August 30, 2010 – 6:41 pm
Here at Scripts on Screen, we’ve decided to put some of Hollywood’s most popular screenplays under the magnifying glass. “Versus”, our newest series of posts, will be putting scripts with striking similarities side by side for you to compare and contrast. This week, we’re bringing you Eric Roth’s critically acclaimed screenplays for Forrest Gump (1994) [...]
Martin Scorsese Scripts
August 27, 2010 – 12:26 pm
Martin Scorsese has been credited for directing some of the most influential and resonant films of the past fifty years. His unparalleled grasp of storytelling has propelled a-list stars such as Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster into the limelight. But despite his reputation for being regularly snubbed by the Academy, Scorsese has [...]
Matrix Trilogy Scripts
August 13, 2010 – 6:23 pm
The Matrix trilogy will forever be recognized as the series that propelled Larry and Andy Waichowski into the cinema limelight. Having ushered in a whole new era of effects work like westernized wire-frame kung-fu fighting and the ever-popular “bullet time”, the Matrix Trilogy redefined the Hollywood action sequence. But despite a strong debut with the [...]
Predator Scripts
August 10, 2010 – 6:20 pm
With the Robert Rodriguez produced Predators (2010) recently hitting cinemas, Predator fans are both loving (and hating) the newest addition to the Predator franchise. As rumors of a fourth movie already circling around the hushed back doors of Hollywood, things are looking up for one of cinema’s most revered alien killing machines. Check out the [...]
Kevin Smith Scripts
August 5, 2010 – 8:00 am
Recognized for his sharp dialogue and witty banter, Kevin Smith has garnered a following that has elevated his work far beyond cult-hit status. With his own brand of cheeky comedy and interesting characters, Smith has been touted as one of the funniest scriptwriters in Hollywood. Although that may not hold true when it comes to [...]
Alien Scripts
August 2, 2010 – 11:08 am
As one of science fiction’s most revered franchises, the Alien films have been the benchmark for science-fiction horror for over thirty years. The Alien creature, brought to life by gothic, surreal artist H.G Giger, has continued to allure and haunt audiences with its nightmarishly iconic design. And with rumors of academy-award winning director Ridley Scott returning [...]