Original screenplay books, also known as "shooting scripts," are written versions of movies or television shows, including dialogue, character descriptions, and stage directions. They can be a great resource for writers, filmmakers, and film enthusiasts looking to learn more about the craft of screenwriting. Here are a few of the best original screenplay books:
"The Godfather" by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola: This iconic screenplay tells the story of the Corleone crime family and is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time.
"Pulp Fiction" by Quentin Tarantino: This groundbreaking screenplay explores the criminal underworld and features a nonlinear narrative structure.
"The Social Network" by Aaron Sorkin: This screenplay tells the story of the founding of Facebook and won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
"The Shawshank Redemption" by Frank Darabont: This screenplay, based on a short story by Stephen King, is a powerful story of friendship and redemption set within a prison.
"Goodfellas" by Nicholas Pileggi and Martin Scorsese: This screenplay tells the true story of a mobster and his rise through the ranks of the criminal underworld.
"The Big Lebowski" by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen: This screenplay is a comedic crime story featuring Jeff Bridges as "The Dude," an easygoing slacker who gets caught up in a kidnapping scheme.
"The Usual Suspects" by Christopher McQuarrie: This screenplay tells the story of a group of criminals who are brought together for a heist, but things take a dark turn when they discover they're being manipulated by a mysterious figure.
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