home"Words on Film" looks at the writing process behind films that have been nominated for “Best Original Screenplay” at the Academy Awards. Over the next five weeks, this feature will be dedicated to the five 2013 nominees.
Moonrise Kingdom is a childhood love story that somehow works a hell of a lot better than any love story involving adults. Completely wrapped up in their own fantastical imaginations, Suzy and Sam do everything it takes to be together, leading to many unfortunate events.
This film is classic Wes Anderson. Anderson has a unique style, one that is a refreshing change from the formulaic movies of our time. He struggled with writing the script for a year before enlisting the help of the film's eventual co-writer, Roman Coppola. Together, they crafted a story that is not only inspirational, but a tribute to many previous works.
Anderson's inspiration for the film came from many sources: A Wrinkle In Time, Huckleberry Finn, The Dark Is Rising fantasy series, Marry Poppins, and Night of the Hunter. These texts might be all over the map, but mixed together, they create a beautiful story (in respect to both the script and the visuals).
The story Wes Anderson created even extends beyond the film. He also released animated shorts about the made up novels that Suzy loves. (You can see those here.) Most recently, a visual representation of the script was made available online. You can read the entire screenplay, complete with images and artifacts from the film. (View/download the script here.)
Moonrise Kingdom is an experience. Watch the film, read the script, enjoy the animated novel adaptations, and allow the cinematography to influence your creative life (personal style, home decor, and frame of mind).
Writing Credits: Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
Moonrise Kingdom is a childhood love story that somehow works a hell of a lot better than any love story involving adults. Completely wrapped up in their own fantastical imaginations, Suzy and Sam do everything it takes to be together, leading to many unfortunate events.
This film is classic Wes Anderson. Anderson has a unique style, one that is a refreshing change from the formulaic movies of our time. He struggled with writing the script for a year before enlisting the help of the film's eventual co-writer, Roman Coppola. Together, they crafted a story that is not only inspirational, but a tribute to many previous works.
Anderson's inspiration for the film came from many sources: A Wrinkle In Time, Huckleberry Finn, The Dark Is Rising fantasy series, Marry Poppins, and Night of the Hunter. These texts might be all over the map, but mixed together, they create a beautiful story (in respect to both the script and the visuals).
INT. BISHOP’S HOUSE. DAY
A landing at the top of a crooked, wooden staircase. There is a threadbare, braided rug on the floor. There is a long, wide corridor decorated with faded paintings of sailboats and battleships. The wallpapers are sun-bleached and peeling at the corners except for a few newly-hung strips which are clean and bright. A small easel sits stored in the corner.
Outside, a hard rain falls, drumming the roof and rattling the gutters.
A ten-year-old boy in pajamas comes up the steps carefully eating a bowl of cereal as he walks. He is Lionel. Lionel slides open the door to a low cabinet under the window. He takes out a portable record player, puts a disc on the turntable, and sets the needle into the spinning groove.
A landing at the top of a crooked, wooden staircase. There is a threadbare, braided rug on the floor. There is a long, wide corridor decorated with faded paintings of sailboats and battleships. The wallpapers are sun-bleached and peeling at the corners except for a few newly-hung strips which are clean and bright. A small easel sits stored in the corner.
Outside, a hard rain falls, drumming the roof and rattling the gutters.
A ten-year-old boy in pajamas comes up the steps carefully eating a bowl of cereal as he walks. He is Lionel. Lionel slides open the door to a low cabinet under the window. He takes out a portable record player, puts a disc on the turntable, and sets the needle into the spinning groove.
The story Wes Anderson created even extends beyond the film. He also released animated shorts about the made up novels that Suzy loves. (You can see those here.) Most recently, a visual representation of the script was made available online. You can read the entire screenplay, complete with images and artifacts from the film. (View/download the script here.)
Moonrise Kingdom is an experience. Watch the film, read the script, enjoy the animated novel adaptations, and allow the cinematography to influence your creative life (personal style, home decor, and frame of mind).
Writing Credits: Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
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