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Four Screenplays: Studies in the American Screenplay (an analysis of four groundbreaking contemporary classics)
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #96239 in Books
- Published on: 1998-08-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 336 pages
Editorial Reviews
Synopsis
An analysis of "Thelma and Louise," "Terminator 2: Judgement Day," "The Silence of the Lambs," and "Dances with Wolves" provides tips on writing scripts for original productions, sequels, novel adaptations, and adaptations by original authors.
Customer Reviews
More of an essay than an analysis
The book is well written and if you're a fan of the movies discussed then it's very entertaining as there are a lot of anecdotes and in depth interviews with the writer/directors. I wouldn't really call what Field does with these films an analysis though. They're more like entertaining essays from a well informed fan.
I was expecting an act by act, character arc breakdown in digestible bullet points and while these are mentioned it is in a much more conversational rather than educational tone.
An entertaining read.
This book opens your mind up.
Syd field gives a very in depth look into what a screenplay is. He has such knowledge and he makes me look at scripts more. The script is more than just what we see on screen.
Good but...
...it's quite confuse for me. Lots interviews; what's scripts look like and example (Thelma & Louise; Terminator 2; The Silence of the Lambs; Dances with Wolves) If you look for become screenwriter, step-to-step or sell your screenplay - this book is not for you. Yes, this book confuse me but a bit understood what Sdy Field's interviews about. Argh.
