A modern day city war is an idea that needs to be done and reading through this review, I have to say this idea sounds pretty fucking awesome. This may be an older script, but they should think about making this. It could be insane. You’d need to rewrite it and tone down the 80s [...]
Remember, if you haven’t sent me your ten pages or 1 page synopsis yet (to Carsonreeves3@gmail.com), you have until Monday night at 11:59pm, Pacific Time, to do so. If you are late, your spot will be given to an alternate, so make sure to get those entries in on time!
(Illustration by Leo Espinosa) In case you haven’t been checking in every day (tsk tsk), there’s an article in this month’s (December) Wired about Scriptshadow. Up until recently, it was only available in the print version, but they’ve since put it up online. So check it out. (p.s. I don’t look like that guy in [...]
Genre: Sci-FiPremise: In the year 2047, a man pursues an illegal super-gene that can extend a person’s life by 300 years.About: J.J. Abrams and David Klass sold this back in 1994. That was back when J.J. was writing and selling a lot of scripts, including the complicated (and much better than the movie) Regarding Henry, [...]
Genre: Independent DramaPremise: Recently released from the nuthouse, Roger Greenberg moves into his vacationing brother’s home, where he befriends the nanny, who’s 15 years younger than him.About: From the writer/director of The Squid And The Whale and Margot at The Wedding comes “Greenberg,” Noah Baumbach’s latest film.Writer: Noah Baumbach Oh boy. A Noah Baumbach script. [...]
As some of you have been discovering, there’s an article in this month’s “Wired” about Scriptshadow. Pretty darn exciting, huh!? I don’t know what else to say other than I’ve been reading Wired for like 10 years so it’s downright cool as hell that anything I’ve done would make it into the magazine. Want to [...]
Genre: HorrorPremise: When Pattinson must leave Kristin Stewart after a paper cut, a band of oversized dogs wreaks havoc on her town.About: The second book in the Twilight phenomenon.Writer: Melissa Rosenberg (adapted from the novel by Stephanie Meyer) In a fit of curiosity, I rented Twilight last year. I don’t remember much but here’s what [...]
Today’s reviewer – Abby McDonald Okay, now that we’ve calmed down some from the loglines announcement (I’m still getting e-mails questioning specific loglines. Please. Stop! I don’t know why I liked them. I just did!), I thought I’d introduce you to a new guest reviewer. Her name is Abby McDonald, and she’s a 24 year [...]
Genre: Drama Premise: A gung-ho presidential campaign manager makes a crucial mistake that threatens both his campaign and his job. About: No. 3 on the 2007 Black List. Leonardo DiSlaprio was attached at one point. I personally think he camps out in front of Franklin’s door and gets the Black List before anyone else because [...]
Genre: Comedy Premise: (from IMDB) A successful business man is forced to relive his miserable teenage years when the cool kid from his high school is hired at his company. About: No. 6 on my Top 25 and No. 31 on the Readers’ favorites, Brad Cutter Ruined My Life Again is a spec that sold [...]
It’s finally here. The Top 100 loglines for the Scriptshadow Logline/Screenplay Contest. If you see your logline below, that means you were selected from nearly 1000 loglines and have until Monday, November 30th, 11:59pm, to send me either the first ten pages of your screenplay, a one-page synopsis (a general rundown of the first, second [...]
No time to chat. Busy putting together the Top 100 loglines. Announcement will be made tomorrow (Monday) at 12:00pm noon Pacific Time. Here’s Roger with today’s review! Genre: Thriller, Crime NoirPremise: A serial killer nicknamed “Blitz” is targeting cops in different beats around London, inciting the ire of the sociopathic Detective Sergeant Brant and his [...]
We got very close to the big 1000 logline mark. Almost made it there! Considered leaving the contest open another couple of days to make it an even thousand. But I’m still happy with the turnout. Expect the official Top 100 post Monday at noon, pacific time.
Note: If you are a fan of both Scriptshadow and the Coen Brothers, I highly advise you not read the following review. There is a good chance you will never want to read Scriptshadow again. Please, I’m begging you, turn back now. You will hate me. As a result you will leave. Which means you [...]
Genre: Noir sci-fiPremise: A mute bruiser living in futuristic Germany goes on a desperate search for his missing girlfriend. Along the way, he learns about her secret life.About: Duncan Jones is the recently announced director of the number one reader rated script on Scriptshadow, Source Code. You may have seen ads for his eerie indie [...]
So as many of you are probably aware, the 2009 Black List is coming soon. On December 11th to be exact. And now they have a website to tantalize and tempt us until that forever-away date arrives. A few reasons why you might want to check it out. First, they have a mailing list which [...]
The last time Michael Stark (real name) reviewed a script for me was the Freeman/Willis action project, “Red.” Well Michael is back again with a script by screenwriting legend William Goldman. There was a time when Goldman sold every piece of paper that came out of his typewriter. And some of those were grocery lists. [...]
Lot’s been going on this past week. The deadline for the Scriptshadow Logline/Screenplay Contest was nearing but I decided to extend it until Friday. So if you still want to enter, get those loglines in to Carsonreeves3@gmail.com. Some good news came up with #1 reader fave Source Code so make sure to chime in if [...]
Hip hip hooray! You guys did it. By putting Source Code at the top of the Reader List, you convinced Hollywood to take the project seriously and put it into production. All jokes aside (or am I joking) this is really exciting. In one month, my two favorite scripts both got green lights! Today, Source [...]
So, there have been some new people to jump on the site recently (probably due to the Top 25 List) and it’s been awhile since I’ve really talked about Scriptshadow, so I figured it was a good time to recap how you can get the most out of the site. Facebook and Twitter - I [...]
