INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

The Gauntlet (Script)

Download and read the 1977 crime/action feature film script.

The Gauntlet (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1977 crime/action film The Gauntlet.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (Book Notes)

The book remains a beloved classic of Southern literature, offering a fascinating glimpse into a world that is both glamorous and sinister, beautiful, and haunting.

Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil (Script)

Download and read the 1997 crime/mystery feature film script.

Santa Fe Noir (Book Notes)

A collection of 14 short stories exploring the criminal element of the "Land of Enchantment".

Palm Springs Noir (Book Notes)

A collection of short stories exploring the dark side of the California desert's Coachella Valley.

Detroit Noir (Book Notes)

A collection of 15 short stories that delve into the gritty underbelly of Detroit.

The Life of Crime: Detecting the History of Mysteries and their Creators (Book Notes)

A captivating and educational journey through the rich tapestry of crime fiction.

Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game - Oliver Stone (Book Notes)

A gripping memoir that illuminates the early life and career of one of Hollywood’s most controversial and visionary filmmakers.

Platoon (Script)

Download and read the 1986 action/war drama script.

The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood's Kings of Carnage (Book Notes)

An enthralling and in-depth exploration of the iconic stars who ruled the action genre in Hollywood during the late 20th century.

Lethal Weapon (Script)

Download and read the 1987 comedy crime/action film script.

Nothing Lasts Forever (book adapted as the film "Die Hard")

A pulse-pounding thriller that combines intricate character development with relentless action.

Die Hard (Script)

Download and read the 1988 action/crime feature film script.

Die Hard (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1988 crime/action movie.

California Fire and Life (Book Notes)

A hard-hitting, well-crafted crime novel that combines realistic procedural detail with an engaging, flawed protagonist.

Backdraft (Script)

Download and read the screenplay for the 1991 action/mystery movie.

Backdraft (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1991 action and mystery movie.

The Escape (Book Notes)

An action-packed and emotionally resonant thriller that combines a fast-paced fugitive chase with the personal struggles of its protagonists.

Con Air (Script)

Download and read the 1996 action/crime comedy feature film script.

Con Air (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1997 action/crime comedy film.

I’m Your Huckleberry: A Memoir - Val Kilmer (Book Notes)

A compelling and poetic memoir that gives readers a rare glimpse into the life and mind of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic actors.

The Salton Sea (Script)

Download and read the 2002 crime/mystery feature film script.

True West: Sam Shepard's Life, Work, and Times (Book Notes)

A compelling portrait of Sam Shepard, capturing the essence of an artist who was as rugged and elusive as the American West itself. 

Days of Heaven (Script)

Download and read the 1978 crime romance/drama feature film script.