GITS Script Reading & Analysis, Week 16: “Up In The Air”

In our ongoing monthly script analysis series, the next screenplay we will reading is for the 2009 movie Up in the Air [suggested by Ah!].

Credits: “Screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner, based on a novel by Walter Krim.”

Awards: Academy Award, Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; Golden Globe, Best Screenplay — Motion Picture; Writers Guild of America, Best Adapted Screenplay.

You can access the 8/19/08 draft here.

Schedule

Monday, Feb. 27: General Discussion

Tuesday, Feb. 28: Structure

Wednesday, Feb. 29: Characters

Thursday, March 1: Themes

Friday, March 2: Dialogue

Up In The Air is a great example of what is often called an “adult drama.” Translation: Strong characters, thought-provoking, no superheroes, alien invasions or CGI. I love this movie. Really looking forward to reading the script.

NOTE: THE USE OF THESE SCRIPTS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!

You may access discussions on the previous scripts in this series, here.