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Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.
Up until the turn of the 21st century, Frank Miller was a man of distinction only at comic book stores and annual comic conventions. However, with the popularization of comic books as a source for major motion pictures, Miller easily 
became a household name.
For those who do not recognize Miller’s name, he is the person responsible for such blockbuster hits as 300 (2006), Sin City (2005) and The Spirit (2008). All of these major motion pictures are household names, with special distinction to 300. The storylines, brought to life with the latest in digital cinematography techniques, were spellbinding and a magical twist from the movies of yesteryear.
Miller is living the dream in a way that could never have happened in previous generations of graphic novel writers. He has become someone to take seriously- not just a kiddie version of a real writer, but a powerful, influencing force upon the cinematic world and the populations that engage in his films.
Watch his films, read his screenplays and top it off with a reading of his now-famous graphic novels. The distinctive voice of a great writer will influence you in some way, guaranteed, whether you choose to or not.
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Many people who watched The Amazing Spiderman (2012) were probably surprised to see someone other than Tobey Maguire playing the lead role. To add to that confusion, was the fact that the person whom was playing Spiderman was a complete newbie to the film industry! Or was he?
Andrew Garfield, an American actor who was raised in England, has been acting for quite a while. His film career started at about the same time as Emma Stone’s first appearance in Superbad (2007). In addition, he had starred in many shows in England, where he was raised.
However, he somehow has stayed under the radar until his recent leading role in the new Spiderman film. What caused him to stay under for so long? He had appeared in many popular films including The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) and the award winning The Social Network (2010).
Sometimes staying under the radar can be a blessing to an actor or screenwriter. Being under the radar allows a person more flexibility in the types of roles that they choose. They can diversify their character and determine what types of personalities they want to be known for, if any.
For Garfield, all that patience paid off. He is now a hero to moviegoers nationwide and will find a lot of respect in the film industry.
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James Vanderbilt could be considered the “renegade” of The Amazing Spider Man (2012) screenwriting crew. He was part of a four man team, made up of seasoned professionals (i.e. Alvin Sargent) and the actual creator of the 
Spiderman series, Stan Lee.
To imagine the tension that Vanderbilt must’ve felt when entering this writing crew is inspiring. Vanderbilt’s career is only made up of a few movie scripts, none of which could match the grand scale of this entertainment-driven, action film.
It has been said that a person is only limited by their own fear. Vanderbilt could have easily choked on a project this big, falling into depression and self loathing as he tried to match horns with these big league players. But he didn’t. Whatever the method was that he used, it worked; and now his name can be seen as the first name on the film’s IMDB page.
Many screenwriters become writers because they do not want to face people. They would rather live in their fantasy worlds and create characters whom they enjoy seeing and experiencing something with. However, the film industry is a business and there will always come a time when a screenwriter must collaborate, join meetings and deal with difficult people. To build these skills early on is a diving board to success for any Hollywood-bound writer.
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Robin Williams is one of the most beloved comedians in America since he first appeared in the Mork and Mindy television show in the 1970’s. His quick wit and his ability to mimic numerous voices have made him a household name 
and an absolute crowd pleaser no matter what movie or television show he appears in.
Robin Williams does not just have talent. He has talent on the spot. In the film Aladdin (1992), Williams ad-libbed many of his humorous lines that made it in the movie. The otherworldly talent that he has to simply be funny, whether on camera or off, makes him bigger than life and worthy of being considered an A-list actor.
In films, Williams often plays characters that have big hearts and 
a desire to bring happiness into the world (i.e. Good Morning Vietnam (1987) and Patch Adams (1998)). He is a convincing actor in this sense and is always able to bring out a few tears from audiences because of his impeccable performance. The reasoning behind this, however, is because he truly is that type of person. He is very sacrificial of his time and efforts to helping the troops and people who are suffering immensely.
When Superman’s Christopher Reeve was in the hospital following his tragic horse riding accident, Williams showed up to the hospital to visit him. He dressed in hospital scrubs and started doing a zany act in order to make Reeve feel better.
According to IMDB.com (2012), Reeve stated that Robin Williams was the first person to make him laugh since the accident.
When a person goes into an industry with good intentions and a kind heart, they are bound to succeed. Many people are attracted to those who are happy and will do what they can to help the person continue to pursue their joy. Keep positive and always try to maintain a positive and empathic attitude towards others.
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If it wasn’t for the popularization of the Twilight saga, chances are that Robert Pattinson may never have met Kristen Stewart. Just a simple comparison of films that each actor has starred in shows the many differences in terms of actors’ 
tastes and career choices.
While Stewart’s career is laden with many different types of films- from horror to science fiction and, indeed, romance; Pattinson doesn’t seem to have as much diversity. Most of the films that he has been in are focused in the romance genre, with exception to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
Actors should always diversify if they desire to be acting for a long time. Pattinson’s career screams of warning, despite the fact that he is at the top of his game at this moment. His chiseled facial features definitely keep the bread coming in for the romance genre, but how long will that last? At this point, Pattinson would do well to use his popularity to take on more diverse and challenging roles.
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She’s funny, charismatic, beautiful and probably one of the most diverse actresses in Hollywood. Anne Hathaway has come a long way from the romantic comedies of her youth. From her first, amazing transformation from a raggedy 
girl to a princess in The Princess Diaries (2001), Hathaway has shown the public that she is full of surprises.
In the beginning of Hathaway’s career, her roles mainly consisted of kind, down-to-earth young women who were dealing with generally, middle class problems. In addition to these roles, Hathaway built up her “good girl” persona with voice acting roles in popular cartoon shows and films. However, she has definitely pulled an ace from her sleeve over the last couple 
of years.
From playing the Red Queen in Tim Burton’s bizarre version of Alice in Wonderland (2010) to her potentially ground-breaking role as the Catwoman villainess in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Hathaway is now showing the public her dark side. She can be cruel and mischievous, unlike her comedic romantic persona from previous films.
Needless to say, Hathaway is an actress that the public may not ever grow tired of. She may be acting for a very long time because she has shown her versatility and grace in the public eye.
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