1. (2012) Taken 2
2. (2012) The Dark Knight Rises
3. (2012) Battleship
4. (2012) Wrath of the Titans
5. (2011) The Grey
6. (2011) Unknown
7. (2010) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
8. (2010) The Next Three Days Script
9. (2010) The A-Team Script
10. (2010) Clash of the Titans Script
11. (2009) After.Life Script
12. (2009) Chloe
13. (2009) Five Minutes of Heaven [Transcript]
14. (2008) The Other Man
15. (2008) The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian [Transcript]
16. (2008) Taken
17. (2006) Seraphim Falls
18. (2005) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Script
19. (2005) Breakfast on Pluto Script
20. (2005) Batman Begins Script 
21. (2005) Kingdom of Heaven
22. (2004) Kinsey [Transcript]
23. (2003) Love Actually Script [$]
24. (2002) Gangs of New York [Transcript]
25. (2002) K-19: The Widowmaker
26. (2000) Gun Shy
27. (1999) The Haunting Script 
28. (1999) Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Script 
29. (1998) Les Misérables Script [$]
30. (1996) Michael Collins
31. (1996) Before and After [Transcript]
32. (1995) Rob Roy [Transcript]
33. (1994) Nell
34. (1993) Schindler’s List Script
35. (1993) Ethan Frome Script
36. (1992) Leap of Faith
37. (1992) Husbands and Wives [Transcript]
38. (1992) Shining Through Script [$]
39. (1991) Under Suspicion
40. (1990) Crossing the Line
41. (1990) Darkman Script
42. (1989) Next of Kin
43. (1988) High Spirits Script [$]
44. (1988) The Good Mother
45. (1988) The Dead Pool
46. (1988) Satisfaction
47. (1987) Suspect
48. (1987) A Prayer for the Dying
49. (1986) Duet for One
50. (1985) Lamb
51. (1985) The Innocent
52. (1984) The Bounty
53. (1983) Krull [Transcript]
54. (1981) Excalibur [Transcript]
55. (1981) Nailed
56. (1979) Pilgrim’s Progress
57. (1979) Christiana

In modern society, the Holocaust proves to be a reminder of the dangers of racism and discrimination based on religion or heritage. It is also a lesson in hope, perseverance and faith. Film makers have tried to capture the fear and hope that intertwined behind the gates of concentration camps during that time. However, it is a difficult task.

The films below show some of the most courageous efforts to inform and romanticize the people who suffered and endured during that dark time. Despite the horrible setting, these scripts use subtlety and symbolism to engage their audiences and bring a hopeful message. Luckily, there has not been a huge demand for Holocaust films in the “torture porn” genre, yet.

The Holocaust is something that should be shown in a graceful manner; with disregard to cheap film tactics and emotionless scripts. For anyone who chooses to write a film about the Holocaust, they should remember it was a true story that affected the lives of millions of people. Their lives should be respected in a retelling of their experiences. The following films are a good example of how to write a poignant yet respectful script.

• (1975) Jacob the Liar Script
• (1993) Schindler’s List Script
• (1997) Life is Beautiful Script
• (2002) The Pianist Script
• (2008) Defiance Script

The fact is that many people do not have the time to read. A good novel can often run from 300 to 1000 pages (depending on the author), and can take some time in order to finish. Even for the most avid reader, there is never enough time to read all the books in the world and that is where film makers come in.

One of the biggest problems related to transforming a book into a movie is the issue of accurately following the storyline while maintaining the same emotions that a person gets when reading the book. This is a difficult task and requires a person of great emotional intelligence and technical skill in order to complete.

Below is a list of some of the best (and worst) adaptations of novels. Whether they are good or bad depends on the viewer. However, there are some elements that make them generally enjoyable and worthy of being a major motion picture. What are those elements, you ask? Well, I will leave you to find that out as you compare some of these screenplays to the classic novels that inspired them.

Once you find out the answers, you will be on your way to being able to accurately adapt a novel that you cherish. And who knows? One day your screenplay might be the one chosen for a major motion picture adaptation. Good luck!

1. The Godfather Script
2. The Shawshank Redemption Script
3. Schindler’s List Script
4. The Hunt for Red October [Transcript]
5. The Princess Bride [Transcript]
6. Wuthering Heights [Transcript]
7. Scarface Script
8. GoodFellas [Transcript]
9. No Country For Old Men Script
10. Girl, Interrupted [Transcript]

Steven Spielberg may be one of the most widely-recognized living filmmakers of our time. Though his directorial efforts have garnered him the most acclaim, his work as a producer has managed to make possible some of the most widely successful films in the past decade.

From aliens to dinosaurs, high-adventure to historical dramas, Spielberg continues to keep the spectacle of movies alive and fresh for audiences young and old.

Check out a collection of his feature length scripts below:

1. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Script (2008)
2. Munich Script (2005)
3. War of the Worlds Script (2005)
4. The Terminal Script (2004)
5. Catch Me If You Can Script (2002)
6. Minority Report Script (2002)
7. A.I Artificial Intelligence Script (2001)
8. Saving Private Ryan Script (1998)
9. Amistad Script (1997) ($)  (alternate $)
10. The Lost World: Jurrasic Park Script (1993)
11. Schindler’s List Script (1993)
12. Jurassic Park Script (1993)
13. Hook Script (1991)
14. Always Script (1989)
15. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Script (1989)
16. Empire of the Sun Script (Dialogue Transcript) (1987)
17. The Color Purple Script (1985)
18. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Script (1984)
19. E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial Script (1982)
20. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Script (1981)
21. 1941 Script (1979)
22. Close Encounters of the Third Kind Script (1974)
23. Jaws Script (1975)
24. The Sugarland Express Script  (1974)
25. Firelight Script (1964)