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Go scripts added

February 2, 2004 Go, Projects

go_logoAlthough it’s available elsewhere on the net, I’ve decided to make the screenplay for Go available on the site. There are two variations to choose from. The first is the original spec script I wrote in 1997. The second is the final shooting draft, which incorporates the changes that happened during production.

As a bonus feature — because all things these days require bonus features — you can also find a longer audition scene I wrote when we were casting the Mannie character. It was never going to be included in the film, but helped us decide on Nathan Bexton for the role. For the record, the references to “Charlie’s Angels” are just coincidence (or perhaps, fate). I wasn’t involved with the Charlie’s Angels movie at all when I wrote this.

Early Daniel Wallace interview added

February 2, 2004 Projects

In an effort to finally get the Projects section updated, I’ve added the transcript of my very first meeting with Daniel Wallace, the author of Big Fish. It’s interesting looking back at the project before there was a script. (In fact, the book itself hadn’t yet come out.)

Paperback version of shooting script now available

January 27, 2004 Big Fish, Projects

BF book coverNewmarket Press has published a paperback version of my screenplay for BIG FISH. You can order it here.

How does the paperback compare to the .pdf version available on this site? Well, it’s the same script, but it adds a kind foreward by Daniel Wallace (who wrote the novel), a very long intro by me, photographs, and production notes. Plus, it looks better on a shelf.

Big Fish receives Oscar nomination for Best Score

January 27, 2004 Big Fish, News, Projects

This morning, Danny Elfman’s score for BIG FISH was nominated for an Academy Award. It’s well-deserved. His score is subtle, never flashy, and really works to support the movie rather than call attention to itself.

While I’m delighted we got this nomination, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little disappointed we didn’t get others. Oh well. There are many excellent films and filmmakers recognized in this year’s nominations, and some omissions at least as notable as BIG FISH’s.

I don’t think there’s any great conspiracy for or against anyone. Nominations are just the aggregate of a lot of individual opinions. And on the plus side, I can stop obsessively reading Internet message boards about the awards, which has become a giant time-suck. For that extra hour each day, God bless you, Academy voters.

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