Two Great Scripts: The Conversation and Godfather II

In this course, we view The Conversation (1974) and Godfather II (1974), before studying both scripts. We look at themes, story development, character development, foreshadowing, shot choices, rising action, and climax. In short, we discuss everything that goes into writing a screenplay and how each screenplay came into fruition in the films. The instructor, took part in the shootings of both films, and reveals how the actual production went, including the action behind the scenes. If possible, a field trip to Paramount will be scheduled outside of class time.