Four Screenplays: Studies in the American Screenplay: Thelma & Louise, Terminator 2, The Silence of the Lambs, and Dances with Wolves

I am not a Screenplay writer. I am a wanna-be novelist. Two different things! I have read plenty of books on writing, fiction writing, characters, settings, you name it, I have it. I was intrigued by Four Screenplays simply because I also love movies. If you ask me, I wouldn't even know how to begin writing a screenplay. But does it matter? No. This book was enlightenment! And now I approach my writing in a different way, understanding how to drive and hold a story together.Even if you aren't a screenplay writer, but you love writing, pick up this book. It'll blow you away! I will not say more, but highly encourage writers from any field, to give this book a read. It is outstanding.Now I am off to buy Screenplay, also by Syd Field and I can't wait to see what treasures I might discover that can turn into jewels for my own writing.

I guess I've drank enough coffee this morning to write a review about a book - you know this isn't your regular book, it's like this portal into the world of scriptwriting. I was assigned to purchase this book for my scriptwriting course here at the Art Institute of Jacksonville and I feel very fortunate to have had this opportunity - ok, so if you think i'm still full of crap, just know that this book is an interactive book. I can easily read a section of the book and watch the movie after finish reading it. It really follows the story and explains how the writer and director worked together to make the movie. Well, thanks for reading this - If you're on this page then you should probably click add to cart because it gets to your house super fast if you buy it new and no - i am not a representative for amazon - just a film student.thx

Syd is a genius and I loved this, as I am really into old school screenwriting. Every screenwriter needs a copy of this...it contains a lot of helpful information.

I read all of Syd's other books on the screen writing process. His style? I love. It's like having my own Uncle Sol. I loved this one because of the movies he picked. I love these movies. I am motivated enough now to start my own screen play for a novel I wrote that is currently for sale on Amazon. Buy this book! Buy his other books!

This ties in with his how-to books on screenwriting. Then look for those references while reading these screenplays. Or, just read these oldie classics.

Just what I ordered.

What do you want out of a screenwriting book? This book, by Syd Field, looks at 4 screenplays. He goes beyond the screenwriting to cover directorial moves and even some special effects, but Syd is all about writing well. It is the story and what contributes to the telling of that story that matters. Here you learn by observing. It's that you are observing with one of the best teachers of the art.

Very helpful to an aspiring screenwriter.

Interesting read that is a good companion to to Screenplay.

interesting read

Beschrijft de aanpak en overwegingen bij verschillende soorten films, mijzelf spreken de actiefilms niet aan maar men krijgt wel een kijk in de keuken.

Really good book for those interested in learning about how screen plays are written. A little dated perhaps but a good read nevertheless

Yo soy escritor y andaba tras de este libro desde hace tiempo. Estoy feliz, pues me llegó en poco tiempo y ya lo estoy leyendo. Gracias por preguntar.