Made in 1959, North by Northwest is one of Alfred Hitchcock's most beloved thrillers, an enticing cocktail of suspense, comedy, eroticism, and danger. Cary Grant is a suave but stiff-necked executive who finds himself mistaken for a United States intelligence agent and, as a result, is forced into a series of life-threatening encounters with the villainous James Mason. Grant's consolation is that he also becomes involved with the elegant female spy played by Eva Marie Saint. But the game of international intrigue is played for high stakes—and in high style: in the film's classic sequences, Grant is chased across cornfields by a crop-dusting plane and, later, forced to climb the slopes of Mount Rushmore's National Memorial to escape his pursuers.

The screenplay is the work of one of the most versatile and successful American screenwriters, Ernest Lehman, who begins this volume an Introduction that fully explores the process of collaborating with Hitchcock on the film. Also the author of the screenplays for such diverse films as Sweet Smell of Success and The Sound of Music, Lehman managed in this work to combine witty wordplay and thoughtful suspense in such a way that North by Northwest stands as the epitome of Hitchcock's elegant and entertaining thrillers.

Jason had it all until his addiction finally caught up with him. After being court ordered to serve 28 days in a substance abuse facility, he loses it all. Jason learns to change his selfishness into charity for others as he bonds and forms a family with fellow addicts. This inspires him to develop the 28 Tee-Shirts Calendar Method.

Think giving birth is just one day so your birth choices don't matter? Think again. Playwright Karen Brody interviewed over one hundred low-risk, educated mothers about their birth experiences and turned what she discovered into a critically acclaimed play "Birth." Today the play is part of BOLD, a global movement to improve childbirth choices for mothers. If you want to understand childbirth today then this is a must-read (and see ) play. The themes in "Birth" are universally found in most industrialized countries today: a surprisingly large number of pregnant women do not know their birth options and the risks of medical interventions; pregnant women are being physically and verbally coerced; power - and pleasure - are available to women who give birth; and that inside all pregnant moms there is a knowing that their bodies rock. "Birth" has been performed to sold-out audiences throughout the world as part of the BOLD movement, raising money for projects that educate pregnant mothers and expand their childbirth choices. This book includes the complete second edition of "Birth," a foreword by bestselling women's health author Dr. Christiane Northrup, and Karen Brody's reflections on childbirth today and how pregnant mothers can have an empowering birth.

ALEC MYERS is smart, good looking, rich ... and dead. After an accident, he winds up on "the other side," where he must face some unpleasant truths about himself. Just as he's about to get a second chance, his ex-wife donates his heart for transplant, complicating his return to life, his search for a lost romance, and his redemption in a daring act of courage.

CHARLA begins with the central character's death, then flashes back to a year earlier where we first meet this wonderful, witty, talented, former saloon singer named Charla. We witness the decimating relationship Charla has with her mother, in contrast to the warm, nurturing alliance she enjoys with her teenage son. We also meet Aaron, the last man in her life, who tries to save this doomed fragile lady from her own self-destructive nature. This original screenplay is a comic/tragic love story, inspired by the life of actress Charla Doherty.

In this original screenplay, Sgt. Janet Lacey is a tall, tough uniformed sheriff's deputy with a reputation for being a regular Dirty Harriet. Herb Robbins is a short, bleeding heart liberal, assistant district attorney, who's just dismissed one of her cases because she didn't have a valid search warrant. And, tonight, she's stuck with him as her ride along. When a serial killer that Lacey has captured is gunned down while in her custody, her conduct becomes suspect. Later, when the dead man's mother is found murdered, a large amount of cash found on Lacey and a big drug stash discovered in her apartment, a warrant is issued for the officer's arrest. Robbins is the only one who believes that she's innocent, but can he help her?

Perhaps you've encountered that strange, unsettled feeling of familiarity - haven't you been here before? Hasn't this experience already happened in exactly the same way? What if that wasn't you. What if that was your duplicate, the result of an atomic experiment that has taken an unexpected turn, creating a process that can replicate and manipulate living matter - with untold potential, but terrifying consequences.

Grandpa sees monsters everywhere. Are they real? This creepy one act play for four actors can be performed, royalty free by educational institutes and non-profit theaters.

One year after losing his girlfriend in the attack on the World Trade Center, as Jack is slowly trying to piece his life back together, a postcard arrives. A postcard from a far off land, written in her handwriting, telling him she is waiting for him. Here the journey begins, as one man travels to Tibet, the Land of the Snow Lion, not entirely sure if he's chasing a woman, a ghost or his own sanity.

The goal of Shaping True Story Into Screenplay is to empower screenwriters who are spurred on by personal experience and help them make the leap from cathartic expression to true storytelling. With an encouraging and supportive tone, the book guides its readers towards objectivity about their experience. An autobiographical screenplay must move beyond a self-indulgent re-telling, and so this book explains the process of writing one's own story in terms of antagonist and protagonist, beginning, middle and end, dramatic conflict and character motivations. This enables writers to discern the difference between ideas with true dramatic potential and memories best left in the scrapbooks. This book stresses the importance of finding a metaphor to use as a springboard for the development of characters and plot. This emphasis on poetic invention can help the writer craft a more artful script. An inspirational guidebook, Shaping True Story into Screenplay will help you visualize solutions to your screenwriting challenges as it explains how to: Clarify the themes of your true story and use them as a springboard for the development of plot and character Shape the plot into a personalized three-act structure along a focused spine Layer the story with complementary, cohesive subplots Build character arcs from the motivations and conflicts in real life Invent a frame to help propel the story forward Imagine events to create scenes that are metaphors for real events Choose what to leave out in the interest of the story Candace Kearns Read has over twenty years of experience in the film industry as a screenwriter and screenwriting teacher and consultant, and this book provides an in-depth look at the specific challenges of adapting from true story, based on her experience.

4 ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYS By James Dean Claitor "Operator" "Southern Stories" "T is for Terrible" "Winner" 4 Original Screenplays All screenplays were optioned, but none have been produced yet. All rights available now. Script coverage provided by The Black List. OPERATOR Era: 1986 Locations: Texas, Europe Budget: Medium Genre: Romance, Romantic Drama Pages: 110 Logline: To prevent her son-in-law from putting her into a home, a sassy widower takes a job as a telephone operator and finally realizes her greatest dreams. SOUTHERN STORIES Era: Present/1860s/1970s Locations: Deep South, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Southern Plantation/Mansion, Battlefield, Woods, Elementary School Budget: Medium Genre: Horror, Gothic Horror Pages: 90 Logline: An anthology of Southern Gothic horror stories involving freed slaves returning to the haunted plantation of their former slave master, a young boy with enough rage to manifest a horrifying and uncontrollable monster, and a record executive whose search for an elusive phenom sends him deep into the haunted history of 'Nawlins. T IS FOR TERRIBLE Era: Modern Locations: Iraq, Texas, Mexico Budget: Medium Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller Pages: 89 Logline: T, a combat veteran in Iraq, returns home to fight a different kind of war. WINNER Era: Modern Locations: Various Suburban Budget: Low Genre: Comedy, Heist/Caper Comedy Pages: 117 Logline: Meek bookkeeper Percy finds a complex embezzlement scam that quite literally has his name on it, despite him knowing nothing of it. He's set to go on the run when he wins a $300 million lottery and suddenly becomes the most famous and popular man in town. Copyright 2013 James Dean Claitor James Dean Claitor http: //jamesdeanclaitor.com

Wildly charismatic, impossibly brilliant, totally rebellious - Will Hunting is a mathematical genius who lives on the fringes of society, refusing to accept the talent that he has for maths and taking, instead, a job as a cleaner in a university. A psychologist takes him under his wing and tries to help Hunting resolve the traumas that beset him. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck - lifelong friends and two of the best actors of their generation - have written a film that is funny, ironic and profoundly moving; one that is filled with empathy for society's outsiders and their struggle to fight their way through life.

A teacher takes on the pupil from hell only to learn what treachery means. This screenplay adapted from the novel of the same name tells the story of tenacious teacher, Sarah who takes on Josh, the pupil from hell. Dyslexic and older than she had expected, he takes pleasure in humiliating her at every opportunity. To make matters worse, her relationship with old school friend, Frank suffers at the hands of his commitment to a criminal clique, headed by psychopath, Kurt who operates in a derelict house known as the Hollows. Guilt-stricken over her dead brother, everything would appear stacked against her. But Sarah's troubles are just beginning as she forges on with her commission. Slowly she uncovers the dark secrets of Josh's family and the sinister workings of Kurt's tightly-knit circle. Ultimately, her past catches up with her, bringing her face-to-face with her greatest fear. A psychological tale of murky secrets, betrayal and sexual chemistry at its core, this story lasts approximately 100 minutes screen time. Properly formatted and easy to read. With a character list and guidance on reading screenplays. Book's statistics 8x5in 110 pages and 17,000 words approx.

"I opened my business magazine, and that's when I saw the ad. Executive De-stressing. Get away from it all. Guided one-on-one wilderness camping. Our motto is "If you're not living on the edge, You're taking up TOO MUCH ROOM " Call Earl - the Camping Guy So I did, and I signed up on the spot. I'd never been camping before. I was really looking forward to it and Earl - well, Earl, he was quite the guy." Reminiscent of television's and theater's The Odd Couple, "The Camping Guy" follows the misadventures of Earl, an experienced woodsman, and Johnson, his inept city slicker client, as they spend a camping weekend in the wilds of the Rockies. What was intended to be a de-stressing weekend soon turns into a distressing one, as these two mismatched campers find themselves engaged in unintended and hilarious situations. Male bonding has never been more funny, nor more dangerous A Fringe Festival audience favorite, "The Camping Guy" has simple set requirements and a small cast, making it a favorite of both audiences and back stage production crews alike. If you like camping, or if you hate camping, you're going to love The Camping Guy"

Chinatown, generally regarded as the Great American Screenplay, follows a seedy private investigator, Jake Gittes, as he becomes involved in a case far more complicated than he ever imagined. Instead of adultery and divorce, he uncovers a conspiracy reaching to the economic foundations of Los Angeles. Set in the 1930s, the film was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston.

A Doll's House made Henrik Ibsen world famous; the play is still Ibsen's most popular and one of his most acclaimed. Frequently called the first feminist play, A Doll's House is a fierce critique of Victorian society's conduct toward women. The play revolves around the lives of Nora and Torvald Helmer. Nora is treated as a juvenile, foolish woman by her husband. In reality Nora has been secretly working odd jobs to pay back the money she borrowed when Torvald was ill. This selfless act saved Torvald's life. Nora borrowed the money from her father's bank by a forged signature and has been plagued with the fear of Torvald discovering her secret. When Torvald discovers the existence of the loan he berates Nora, calling her a deceitful and corrupt woman and telling her she is unfit to raise their children. He says that he will stay married only to maintain appearances. Nora realizing that Torvald's love has always been conditional on her maintaining a traditional role as wife and mother decides that she must leave to find out who she is and what to make of her life.

2011 Reprint of 1899 Edition. "The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People" was first performed on 14 February 1895 at St. James's Theatre in London. It is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae in order to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satirical treatment of Victorian manners and customs. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make it Wilde's most enduringly popular play.

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