101 Greatest Screenplays

[Pepsi]

101 Greatest Screenplays

WGA's List of the 101 Greatest Screenplays.

[Ananas]

87. 8 1/2

Screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Ennio Flaiano, Brunello Rond. Story by Fellini, Flaiano

[Guest Ringmaster The Living Legend]

Beatnik still hasn't seen the Godfather or Casablanca. He's a fraud.

[ACCBiggz]

Casablanca should not be #1. Was a fantastic movie, but there are better screenplays on that list most definatly.

[TMM]

I like it. No Scarface anywhere makes me happy. I think it's the first film-related list ever that doesn't have that in.

Dr. Strangelove being 12 is brilliant.

[apsham]

Casablanca should not be #1. Was a fantastic movie, but there are better screenplays on that list most definatly.

I agree, every film society has a needless boner for that movie.

[lanky316]

It's one of the most quotable films so I can understand why the screenplay would be up their mind.

[ACCBiggz]

It's one of the most quotable films so I can understand why the screenplay would be up their mind.

[GoGo Yubari]

24. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

Screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Story by Charlie Kaufman & Michel Gondry & Pierre Bismuth

I am satisfied with this list just for that. Though I'd rank it even higher. I'm surprised Tootsie is in the top twenty; is it really such a classic?

[gunnar hendershow]

Part of this list looks more like a "Well, this movie's screenplay looked good on the screen." instead of what it should be "This movie's screenplay looked good when I read it."

That said, I don't really have any complaints since I tend to have trouble judging screenplays.

[YI]

Any reason why it's 101? It seems like a shit number for a list. :ohwell:

[Skummy]

I notice a distinct lack of Withnail & I. And a distinct presence of Memento. Both of these factors make me dislike this list.

[Laice07]

This is actually one of the better film lists I've seen. I agree with the top 10(although I'd put Chinatown number 1 personally, but Casablanca rocks anyway). Seeing Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind at the top 25 is great!

[Pepsi]

I notice a distinct lack of Withnail & I. And a distinct presence of Memento. Both of these factors make me dislike this list.

[Skummy]

Ahhh, while I realised it was an American list, I didn't realise it was only including American films.

It's an alright list, in that case. Dr. Strangelove is up there, as is Sunset Blvd., so I'm happy.