Spanglish: The Shooting Script Shooting Script Edition Contributor(s): Brooks, James L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1557046603 ISBN-13: 9781557046604 Publisher: Newmarket Press OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: The complete script for the new comedy from the Oscar-winning writer/director of As Good As It Gets and Terms of Endearment, starring Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni. Flor (Sex and Lucia's Paz Vega) emigrates to Los Angeles from Mexico in hopes of finding a better life for herself and her daughter. Hired by John and Deborah Clasky (Punch-Drunk Love's Adam Sandler and Flirting with Disaster's Tea Leoni) as their housekeeper, Flor contends with the language barrier, her daughter's budding femininity, and the eccentric Clasky's way of life. The Newmarket Shooting Script book includes an introduction by writer/director James L. Brooks, the complete original screenplay, an exclusive Q&A with Brooks on his creative process, stills, and cast and crew credits. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama - Performing Arts | Film - Screenwriting - Performing Arts | Screenplays |
Dewey: 791.437 |
LCCN: 2004027765 |
Series: Newmarket Shooting Script |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.04" W x 9.2" (0.92 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Here is the complete book on Spanglish, the fifth movie directedby James L. Brooks, the story of Flor (Sex and Lucia's Paz Vega)emigrating to Los Angeles from Mexico in hopes of finding abetter life for herself and her daughter. Hired by John andDeborah Clasky (Punch-Drunk Love's Adam Sandler and Flirtingwith Disaster's T a Leoni) as their housekeeper, Flor contendswith the language barrier, clash of cultures, and the eccentricClaskys' way of life in this honest look at marriage, parenting, and devotion to family. The Newmarket Shooting Script(R) book includes an insightfulintroduction by writer/director James L. Brooks, the completeoriginal screenplay, scene notes, an exclusive Q&A with Brookson his creative process, stills, and credits. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brooks, James L.: - James L. Brooks (writer/director/producer) has won threeAcademy Awards(R), received eight Academy Award(R) nominations, andwon fifteen Emmy Awards(R) during his long and prolific career. Hehelped create such landmark TV hits as Taxi, The Mary Tyler MooreShow, and The Simpsons. In addition to the highly acclaimed filmsTerms of Endearment and Broadcast News, Brooks co-wrote, produced, and directed As Good As It Gets, which was nominated for sevenAcademy Awards(R), including Best Picture. |