INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey (Book Notes)

A personal and introspective account of Matthew McConaughey's life, filled with humor, wisdom, and inspiration.

Killer Joe (Script)

Download and read the 2011 crime/thriller feature film script.

Killer Joe (Stage Play)

Download and read the 1993 crime/drama stage play.

The Gentlemen (Script)

Download and read the 2019 action/crime comedy feature film script.

The Gentlemen (Story Structure for Writers)

Screenplay written by Guy Ritchie Story by Guy Ritchie & Ivan Atkinson & Marn Davies Point of Attack | Inciting Incident | Opening Image Criminal entrepreneur Mickey Pearson (an American i...

The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir - William Friedkin (Book Notes)

A captivating memoir that provides a firsthand account of one of Hollywood’s most uncompromising directors. 

The French Connection (Script)

Download and read the 1971 Oscar winning crime/action film script.

Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood - Danny Trejo (Book Notes)

This memoir is a must-read for fans of Trejo’s work, individuals interested in stories of personal transformation, and readers fascinated by Hollywood’s underdog stories.

Machete (Script)

Download and read the 2010 action/crime thriller feature film script.

James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life (Book Notes)

An entertaining and fast-paced memoir that reflects the author’s personality: dynamic, witty, and endlessly creative. 

Alex Cross (Script)

Download and read the 2012 action crime/mystery feature film script.

The Devil All The Time (Book Notes)

Set in the rural town of Knockemstiff, Ohio, the story follows the lives of several characters whose paths intersect in unexpected and often violent ways.

The Sting: The Undercover Operation that Caught Daniel Morcombe's Killer (book adapted as the film "The Stranger")

The book sheds light on the complexities of the investigation, the dedication of law enforcement, and the resilience of the victim's family in their tireless pursuit of justice.

The Pale Blue Eye (Book Notes)

A masterful work of historical fiction that seamlessly blends fact and fiction to create a compelling and suspenseful mystery.

Let Him Go (Book Notes)

A haunting & emotionally charged novel that explores themes of family, loss, determination & justice against the backdrop of the American West.

Let Him Go (Script)

Download and read the 2020 contemporary western crime/thriller feature film script.

Let Him Go (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2020 modern western crime/drama film.

Original Gangster: The Real Life Story of One of America's Most Notorious Drug Lords (the true story depicted in the film "American Gangster")

A riveting and introspective account of Frank Lucas's life, providing a window into the underworld of drug trafficking while also exploring the human side of a notorious figure.

American Gangster (Script)

Download and read the 2007 true crime film script.

Godfather of Harlem (Script)

Download and read the script for the 2019 true crime drama series.

LAbyrinth: The True Story of "City of Lies", the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., and the Implication of the Los Angeles Police Department (Book Notes)

A meticulously researched and captivating exploration of the interconnected murders of two iconic rap artists, and the alleged corruption within the LAPD.

City of Lies (Script)

Download and read the 2018 true crime/mystery feature film script.

The Cider House Rules (Book Notes)

A richly layered novel that combines moral complexity, compelling characters, and a deep exploration of choice and consequence.

The Cider House Rules (Book to Screen)

Screenwriter John Irving had the formidable task of condensing his own 550-page novel into a 136-page script for the 1999 film The Cider House Rules.

The Cider House Rules (Script)

Download and read the Oscar-winning screenplay for the 1999 drama film.