18 Scripts Wannabe Screenwriters Should Read Right Now
14. Pulp Fiction (1994)
The Script: "The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption." - IMDb What You'll Learn: Screenwriting gurus tend to steer their students away from Pulp Fiction, given that it defies many established methods of what makes a "good screenplay." Forget all that, though - the fact that Pulp Fiction is one of the most popular films of all time is enough to prove its worth. Tarantino's script reads like the best Elmore Leonard novels - once it grips you with its rapid, rhythmic dialogue cues and dovetailing plots, it never lets go. You can read Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary's script for Pulp Fiction here.
