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A well constructed Chase-Solve the Mystery structure with a computer disk McGuffan.
Collateral is a well constructed and paced kidnapping-Escape-Rescue thriller.
The Screenplay Summary shows how the storyline is mostly set-up of Harry's amazing world and challenges. The script is full of fascinating exposition. Note how the rescue of the Sorcerer's Stone (classic McGuffan) isn't initiated until the end of Act II.
(hide)This screenplay is a lesson on how to make an entire movie be foreshadowing for the final one minute of the film. One of the best endings ever written.
(hide)A wonderful example of a pursuer becomes the pursued structure with layers of depth and symbolism.
Brilliantly conceived and beautifully composed story structure.
Fine example of a simple love story placed on a substrate of multiple character comedy vignettes.
A well crafted courtroom drama where success hinges of Kaffee's recognition of a subtle clue.
A truly thrilling screenplay to visualize Sequence and Scene structure. Remarkable flashback organization.
A mystery drives a powerful Pursuit-Escape plot set in an unusual world.
The Structure Summary clearly shows the construction of the multiple dream layers.
Juno makes an ideal starting point for the structure of most coming-of-age story narratives. Includes a free PDF download of an undated screenplay.
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A unique character is placed into a fish-out-of-water scenario - and prevails.
Screenwriter Schulberg's flawless master piece is a wonderful way to understand screenplay structure. Read and emulate.
The Screenplay Summary sets out this classic storyline: Small-town girl (Violet) goes to the big city (Manhattan) and overcome internal conflicts (stage-fright and father's estrangement) to find love, success and fame (as a singer-song writer).
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