And the Academy Award Goes To...

For those of you who know me from beyond this blog, you should know that I am an avid writer of multiple forms - novels, short stories, poetry, blogging (though a relatively new venture), as well as writing for marketing/public relations. However, I have, for the most part, know to and be keen on writing screenplays for short and feature length films.

Heaven knows I love the cinema. I've been working for over a decade on various short and feature films, some of which have been produced. Others, well, they're waiting for the opportune moment. And, without the screenplay, there would be no cinema. A great quote to adhere to for all you screenwriters and filmmakers out there:

"You can make a bad movie out of a great script, but you can NEVER make a great, good or even decent movie from a bad script"

So, having said that, here is the introduction to an ongoing series that will be occurring on this blog. Along with suggested reads and reviews, both in literature and in cinema, I will be going through time, informing you on the best of the best in screenplay history.

Over the course of time, however long it may take, will read and/or watch the films that have won the original screenplay honor at the Academy Awards.

Starting with 1928 and the (ironically) silent film 'Underworld' by Ben Hecht, all the way to 2009 with 'The Hurt Locker' by Mark Boal. (I will most likely have to add whomever wins the 2010 award....this is going to be a long process)

*It should be noted that from 1928-1957, writers were awarded best original STORY. Afterward, it changed in favor for best original SCREENPLAY*

So, join me, if you will, as I take this journey through time, to discover the history of cinema's blueprint - the screenplay.