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

Four Screenplays is a comprehensive guide for aspiring screenwriters looking to master their craft.

With insights from industry legends like Syd Field, Callie Khouri, James Cameron, Ted Tally, and Michael Blake, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the elements that make great screenplays successful.

Learn how these renowned writers rewrote the rules for road movies, transformed a killing machine into a sympathetic character, adapted novels into uncompromising films, and achieved every writer's dream by translating their own epic novel into a memorable work of mythic sweep.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your skills, Four Screenplays is an essential addition to any screenwriter's library.