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Itai Lev's avatar

Gotta be one of the most pedantic screenplays in years.

The narration reading stage directions removes what little subtext the narrative has.

Train Dreams is anti-cinema. It’s a multi-million-dollar podcast.

Sherman Alexie's avatar

Some of the language in the screenplay is taken directly from Denis Johnson’s novella and some original language definitely mimics Johnson’s voice in powerful ways.

The Screenplay Lab's avatar

He was a generational writer.

Alexander Davidian's avatar

greatly appreciated this, had read the script awhile ago, and revisited it with pleasure through your analysis -- thanks

T.K. Sheffield's avatar

Thanks for the deconstruction of the pages. I appreciate it. Great information for us. 🎬💖