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Dan O’Bannon Scripts

Daniel Thomas O’Bannon can be considered one of the most low-profile scriptwriting geniuses that the science fiction genre has to offer. He was responsible for writing the first Alien film (at first known as Star Beast) as well as the ultimate cult classic of science fiction films- Heavy Metal (1981).

O’Bannon was and is a playful writer, engaging absurd ideas into his scripts to give each story equal amounts of humor, fear and philosophical thought. However, he maintained a low profile throughout his career, even to the point of his death. He did not even notify anyone (besides his wife) that he was suffering of Crohn’s disease.

O’Bannon is a mysterious enigma much like the scripts that he wrote out during his long career. Insightful, funny and engaging, his work will surely be an influencing factor on writers for years to come.

(2007) AVPR: Aliens vs Predator – Requiem
(2004) AVP: Alien vs. Predator Script
(1997) Alien: Resurrection Script
(1997) Bleeders
(1995) Screamers
(1992) Alien³
(1990) Total Recall Script
(1986) Aliens Script
(1986) Invaders from Mars Script
(1985) Lifeforce
(1985) The Return of the Living Dead
(1983) Blue Thunder Script
(1981) Heavy Metal Script
(1981) Dead & Buried
(1979) Alien Script
(1974) Dark Star Script

Abi Morgan Scripts

English playwright and screenplay writer, Abi Morgan, has jolted the cinema scene with two of her screenplays being released within a short time of each other. The bigger shock, more than her quick success, is the complete polar opposite stories which have both come from her intriguing mind.

Her first film, The Iron Lady (2011) is an intense film about Margaret Thatcher, who was one of the most powerful women in Britain upon being awarded the honor of being Prime Minister. The story goes into depth about her pursuit of power and her strength in going against rooms full of men who sought to destroy her politically.

The second film, which is entitled Shame (2011) depicts the life of a man who is addicted to sex. He struggles with pornography and prostitutes as he attempts to fill a hole in his life that he cannot seem to satiate.

The complete opposite stories breaks the boundaries of what is expected from many Hollywood film makers. Most of the time, an adventure writer continues to write adventure stories and other writers stick in their designated genres as well. Morgan represents a new class of screenwriter who is versatile as human existence is.There is sure to be a change in the way the film industry runs in the near future.

Filmography

(2011) The Iron Lady Script

(2011) Shame Script

(2007) Brick Lane

“Coming of Age” Film Scripts

Life can be hard for a teenager – regardless of what time era they were born in. The pressure to do drugs, party, meet the “right one” and make decisions for the first time are things that all American people must go through at one time or another in their lives. However, some people go through it slightly differently.

The following scripts are composed of some of the weirdest and somewhat absurd movies that have been made in the last couple decades about teenagers “coming of age.” While most kids worry about getting caught with cigarettes, these kids have much bigger problems.

Take for instance the teenage boy who dreams of having a girlfriend but can’t because of his slight obstacle of having a disease that forces him to live in a giant bubble. Or the group of teenage girls who are sick of being sexually harassed by their teacher and decide to take it out on him using their fists.

The purpose of films like these are two-fold. On one hand, they provide entertaining stories that interest teenagers. They have teenage humor, problems and solutions all tied together in to one eventful story. The second purpose that the films have, however, is to provide something to compare teenage angst to- a way to show kids that their lives are not as bad as they think!

While kids may stryggke with parents, teachers and other peers, at least they don’t have to deal with being pregnant by their best friend (well, at least most teenagers don’t) as in Juno (2007) or having to drive a time machine car back in time to escape Libyan terrorists (i.e. Back to the Future (1985)). Needless to say, these film scripts will never go out of fashion, as long as there are angsty young teens looking for an escape.

If you know an angsty teenage film that you would like to see the script to here, please comment so we can include it in our list!

Film Scripts with Neo-Nazi Themes

While most movies attempt to show the prejudices of Nazis in a frightening way, there are other movies that use the characteristics of the followers into something more humanistic or even humorous! Some say that laughing at something is the easiest way to destroy fear of someone or something, and in the case of Nazis, this is true as well. In the film, The Producers (2005), Nazis are created into a complete joke- similarly to the way they were shown in the popular television show Hogan’s Heroes (1965-1971). The Neo-Nazi in the film, who was nothing more than a relic from the World War 2 era, held on to his traditional belief of Aryan superiority despite the fact that they had lost the war.

Other movies such as Apt Pupil (1998) and American History X (1998) took on a different perspective in telling the story of people who held on to Nazi values long after the war. They humanize and even romanticized the ideals that these men believed in and showed how influential the belief was to impressionable young people. While audiences came into the theater believing a one-sided view of Neo-Nazis, they couldn’t help but realize that there were underlying issues that have caused young and old people to hold on to those traditional values.

As a screenwriter of a film such as these, great caution must be kept since there are still people alive who witnessed the horrors of the Nazi regime. In addition, screenwriters must realize that there are young people who could easily be influenced to believe in the Nazi ideals if they are in a bad enough mood or otherwise suffering. By taking care to express proactive viewpoints and ideas in their script, screenwriters can make a very poignant message that will educate and inform people of the Neo-Nazi mentality that exists today.

Chris Evans Scripts

Chris Evans is a whole different kind of actor than he was when he first started his career. Many many remember Evans as the jock main character of a movie called Not Another Teen Movie (2001). The raunchy teen flick was cheesy, raunchy
and terribly funny. However, it is not the type of movie that a person expects a star to rise up from.

However, Evans broke the stereotype and continued his career, taking roles in dramatic films, romantic comedies and then, his starring role in Captain America (2011). From then on, it is almost like a completely different person had taken the place of the original teen comedy star.

The film, The Avengers (2012) will definitely have an impact on his career as well. It only takes one good role to set a person off in the right direction. With the record breaking hysteria that this film has already received, it is no doubt that Evans will be seeing more work in the future.

Filmography

(2012) The Avengers
(2011) What’s Your Number?
(2011) Captain America: The First Avenger
(2011) Puncture Script
(2010) Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Script
(2010) The Losers Script
(2009) Push [Transcript]
(2008) The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond
(2008) Street Kings [Transcript]
(2007) Battle for Terra [Transcript]
(2007) The Nanny Diaries [Transcript]
(2007) Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
(2007) Sunshine
(2007) TMNT Script
(2005) London [Transcript]
(2005) Fantastic Four Script
(2005) Fierce People
(2004) Cellular Script
(2004) The Perfect Score [Transcript]
(2001) Not Another Teen Movie [Transcript]
(2000) The Newcomers

Chris Hemsworth Scripts

Chris Hemsworth can be considered a “newcomer” to the film industry, given that he has only starred in a few films. However, prior to his first role in Star Trek (2009), Hemsworth was a television actor. After a few bit parts and one recurring role in the show Home and Away (2004-2007), he was able to get his break into the movie industry and has been rising ever since.

With his role in the popular new film The Avengers (2012), he is bound to push through into the A-list of movie actors. In addition, he is working on several upcoming projects which will continue to help his career such as Snow White and the Huntsmen (2012) which is soon to be
released.

There’s no disguising the fact that his career is being blessed with great stories that will help develop the way audiences perceive him. Through good screenplays he may become the next big thing in the film world.

Filmography

(2012) The Avengers
(2011) The Cabin in the Woods
(2011) Thor Script
(2010) Ca$h
(2009) A Perfect Getaway [Transcript]
(2009) Star Trek [Transcript]

Mark Ruffalo Scripts

Mark Ruffalo, one of the stars of the new film The Avengers (2012), has had a long, eventful career in Hollywood. However, he wasn’t always as widely respected as he is today. As a young man, he worked in theater, but made very little money and was unable to support himself on his talent alone. He took to bartending and did that for 10 years before he finally got his big break. The break came for him by a playwright named Kenneth Lonergan, who is the writer of the thriller, Margaret (2011).

Taking a shine to Ruffalo, Lonergan cast him in one of his plays, which contributed to his career and helped launch a successful start into the film industry. Since then, Ruffalo built his reputation in many widely acclaimed independent films and major motion pictures alike.

The lesson that a person can take from Ruffalo’s career is the fact that determination and hope will get a person through difficult circumstances. Despite the fact that he failed in numerous attempts to enter the entertainment industry, it merely took one well-written and executed play to help launch his career.

Actors and screenwriters will do well to follow the path of Ruffalo’s career, starting with his humble roots in theaters and ending with the major films that he has starred in recently. The most important thing in any person’s career is to follow your heart. By following their heart, a person will be sure that they are on the right track, whether they are accepted or not by mainstream audiences.

Filmography

(2012) The Avengers
(2011) Margaret Script
(2010) Date Night Script
(2010) Shutter Island Script
(2010) The Kids Are All Right Script
(2010) Sympathy for Delicious
(2009) Where the Wild Things Are [Transcript]
(2008) What Doesn’t Kill You Script [Subscription Required]
(2008) The Brothers Bloom Script
(2008) Blindness [Transcript]
(2007) Reservation Road Script
(2007) Zodiac [Transcript]
(2006) All the King’s Men Script
(2005) Rumor Has It…
(2005) Just Like Heaven [Transcript]
(2004) Collateral Script
(2004) 13 Going on 30 [Transcript]
(2004) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Script
(2004) We Don’t Live Here Anymore [Transcript]
(2003) In the Cut [Transcript]
(2003) View from the Top [Transcript]
(2003) My Life Without Me [Transcript]
(2002) Windtalkers [Transcript]
(2002) XX/XY Script [For Purchase]
(2001) The Last Castle [Transcript]
(2001) Apartment 12 Script
(2000) You Can Count on Me Script
(2000) Committed
(1999) I Ride with the Devil [Transcript]
(1999) A Fish in the Bathtub
(1998) 54
(1998) Safe Men
(1997) Blood Money Script [For Purchase]
(1996) The Last Big Thing
(1996) The Dentist
(1996) The Destiny of Marty Fine
(1995) A Gift from Heaven
(1995) Mirror, Mirror III: The Voyeur
(1994) There Goes My Baby Script [For Purchase]
(1994) Mirror, Mirror 2: Raven Dance
(1993) A Song for You

Robert Downey Jr. Scripts

Robert Downey Jr. has had a roller coaster of a career ever since his breakthrough fame when he was a young man. Starring in great 80’s teen films such as Weird Science (1985) and Back to School (1986) gave him overnight success and put him in the crowd of powerful teen actors known as the “brat pack.”

However, the fame and success might have been too much for him as he slowly began to descend into a life of hedonism. He got in trouble with the law and even spent some time in jail during this bad period of his life.

Most people thought that he was going to be down forever and would not regain his stardom status, much like many actors of his time failed to do. However, the one thing that Downey had was talent, and it was up to him to decide when he was going to straighten out his life and fulfill his marvelous destiny.

He worked himself up through the ranks, sobered up off of drugs, and eventually landed the role that set his career off again in Iron Man (2008). Almost like déjà vu, he was an all star again. Women loved him and men respected him as he set off to regain his stardom and his regal status among movie goers.

The lesson that Downey’s life exclaims is the importance of seriousness when pursuing a career in the film industry. There are many people who come and go, believing the film industry to be nothing more than a society that caters to their every whim. In fact, it is a business and it requires the same determination, respect and consistency that any other field of work requires.

Conquer laziness and inconsistency, and you will find your path into the film industry.

Filmography

(2012) The Avengers
(2011) Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
(2010) Due Date
(2010) Iron Man 2
(2009) Sherlock Holmes Script
(2009) The Soloist
(2008) Tropic Thunder Script
(2008) The Incredible Hulk Script
( 2008) Iron Man [Transcript]
(2007) Charlie Bartlett [Transcript]
(2007) Lucky You [Transcript]
(2007) Zodiac [Transcript]
(2006) Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
(2006) A Scanner Darkly Script
(2006) The Shaggy Dog
(2006) A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
(2005) Good Night, and Good Luck Script
(2005) Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Script
(2005) Game 6 Script
(2004) Eros [Transcript]
(2003) Gothika Script
(2003) The Singing Detective [Transcript]
(2000) Wonder Boys Script
(1999) Black and White
(1999) Bowfinger
(1999) Friends & Lovers
(1999) In Dreams [Transcript]
(1998) U.S. Marshals
(1998) The Gingerbread Man Script [For Purchase]
(1997) Hugo Pool
(1997) Two Girls and a Guy
(1997) One Night Stand
(1996) Danger Zone
(1995) Restoration
(1995) Home for the Holidays
(1995) Richard III [Transcript]
(1994) Only You Script
(1994) Natural Born Killers Script
(1994) Hail Caesar Script
(1993) Short Cuts [Transcript]
(1993) Heart and Souls
(1992) Chaplin Script
(1991) Soapdish [Transcript]
(1990) Too Much Sun
(1990) Air America
(1989) Chances Are
(1989) True Believer Script
(1989) That’s Adequate
(1988) 1969
(1988) Rented Lips
(1988) Johnny Be Good
(1987) Less Than Zero
(1987) The Pick-up Artist
(1986) America
(1986) Back to School [Transcript]
(1985) Weird Science [Transcript]
(1985) Tuff Turf
(1984) Firstborn
(1983) Baby It’s You
(1980) Up the Academy
(1972) Greaser’s Palace (uncredited)
(1970) Pound

“My Week With Marilyn” Film Script

Adrian Hodges is not notable for being a major film screenwriter. The London based writer has had only three movies actually produced into motion pictures. However, he is not a failed writer at the least. According to IMDB.com (2012), Hodges is well known for his television movie scripts as well as his scripts as a television screenwriter.

The film, “My Week with Marilyn” (2011), starring Michelle Williams, represents one of the few films that he has adapted for the screen. Hodges life long work goes to show how the versatility of a writer can encourage more and more work. Artistic expression may be harbored in some instances, but keeping in practice is one of the best ways to ensure that a person’s writing skills do not falter or diminish.

(2011) My Week With Marilyn Script

Scarlett Johansson Scripts

Scarlett Johansson is definitely a diverse actor as can be seen from the incredibly different roles that she has played over the years. From 1920’s flapper to grungy teenage girl, Johansson has differentiated herself as being more than just another pretty blonde actress.
Her career started as a child, when she first showed interest in acting. It was not difficult for her to find work, averaging one role a year even in her humble beginnings. Passion and talent are definitely contributing factors to her gaining such success in her early years- but like many actresses, the importance of a good role cannot be overstated.
Johansson’s career can partially be attributed to her ability to choose, or have a manager choose, beneficial roles to create a favorable impression of Johansson on audiences.
Starring in the cult classic Ghost World (2001), helped create a well-rounded depiction of who she was, emphasizing the outcast mentality and the snarky humor that has become developed into many characters thereafter.
With her role in the hit independent film Lost in Translation (2003), her persona was set in stone. Ever since, she has become a sultry, sarcastic and mature person in the eyes of audiences. Even her roles in children’s cartoons (i.e. The Spongebob Squarepants Movie) give off the same aura that has enamored audiences nationwide.
Screenwriters and actors can learn from the history of Scarlett Johnansson by remembering to put everything into their work, no matter whether it is big budget or low budget. The effort that a person puts into their work does make a difference between creating a touching film or a B-movie. Everything makes a difference.

Filmography

(2012) The Avengers
(2011) We Bought a Zoo
(2010) Iron Man 2
(2009) He’s Just Not That Into You Script
(2008) The Spirit
(2008) Vicky Cristina Barcelona Script
(2008) The Other Boleyn Girl Script
(2007) The Nanny Diaries
(2006) The Prestige Script
(2006) The Black Dahlia Script
(2006) Scoop
(2005) The Island
(2005) Match Point
(2004) In Good Company Script
(2004) The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
(2004) A Good Woman
(2004) A Love Song for Bobby Long
(2004) The Perfect Score
(2003) Girl with a Pearl Earring
(2003) Lost in Translation Script
(2002) Eight Legged Freaks Script
(2001) An American Rhapsody
(2001) Ghost World Script
(2001) The Man Who Wasn’t There Script
(1999) My Brother the Pig
(1998) The Horse Whisperer Script
(1997) Home Alone 3
(1997) Fall
(1996) If Lucy Fell
(1996) Manny & Lo
(1995) Just Cause
(1994) North