Genre: Biopic/Thriller Premise: The story of how Alan Turing cracked the impossible “Enigma” code, which helped the Allies win World War 2. About: If I were to gauge the buzz around all the spec screenplays this year, this one would probably be at the top of the list. In fact, I’m betting this script is […]

Genre: Sci-fiPremise: On their way to California, a family stops at a truck stop, only to realize it’s inhabited by a strange alien force. About: Every Friday, I review a script from the readers of the site. If you’re interested in submitting your script for an Amateur Review, send it in PDF form, along with […]

Last week we talked about establishing conflict through characters, relationships, and external forces. During the article, I casually mentioned the importance of conflict within scenes as well. Many of you expressed interest in hearing more about that, so I decided to expand my conflict ramblings to a second week. Indeed, virtually every scene in your […]

Genre: ThrillerPremise: An agent infiltrates a dangerous eco-terrorism unit only to find herself falling for the unit’s leader. About: This is from Sundance sensation Brit Marling, whose film Another Earth has broken out of indie obscurity into slightly less indie obscurity. Supposedly, Brit would be playing the main character here, but I’ve also heard that […]

Genre: Comedy/Drama/Musical/Satire/CrazyPremise: A bitter and frustrated movie blogger becomes obsessed with an award-winning director who he believes stands for everything that is wrong with the industry. About: This is Charlie Kaufman’s next directing project. It will star Kevin Klein, Steve Carrell, Jack Black and Nicholas cage. Writer: Charlie KaufmanDetails: 151 pages – May 17, 2010 […]