Subject Librarian: Jeanne Pavy, jpavy@uno.edu, 504.280.6547
Scripts/Screenplays
The library buys screenplays on a regular basis, and you can search our catalog to look for a particular title or to see a list of all the screenplays we own. To search the UNO Catalog simply type in the movie's title, or use the keyword "screenplay" (or the more traditional "motion picture plays"). By doing a keyword search you will get references to actual screenplays as well as books about screenplays. If you don't find a title you are looking for in our library, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan (you must have complete publication information), and we can probably borrow a copy for you from another library. You can also try these Internet sites for a specific screenplay or for more information about screenwritng:
- UNO Library Catalog
You can search for a particular title or type keyword "screenplay" to get a list of titles.
- American Film Scripts Online
This database includes several hundred scripts along with detailed information on the scenes, characters and people related to the scripts. In addition, the database includes over 430 original images of previously unpublished screenplays. Titles in this database are included in and linked from the library's online catalog.
- The Daily Script
This site includes a database of major screenplays as well as other information about screenwriting and scripts.
- Yahoo Screenplays Page
This site provides links to collections of screenplays, movie monologues, and more.
- Reviews/Criticism of Films
For "recent" films (last 10-20 years or so) you can use these library indexes to look up movie reviews published in the popular media (in some cases the review will be available directly from the database) Typing in key words from the title and the words "movie reviews" will usually bring up a list of references. Example: "pulp fiction and movie reviews"
- Academic Search Premier
This database indexes and provides some full-text articles for a variety of popular and scholarly journals and magazines.
- Film & Television Literature Index
This definitive index to film and television topics indexes several hundred journals, with some full-text available. The database has been designed for use by a diverse audience that includes film scholars, college students, and general viewers.
- Art Abstracts
This database indexes and provides some full-text coverage for about 25 major film journals.
- Arts & Sports News (from Lexis Nexis Academic)
Coverage: Full-text book, movie, play and music reviews from a range of magazine and newspapers sources (including the New York Times.) Chronological coverage for specific publications varies, but is generally limited to the last 5-10 years. Select "Arts & Sports News" from the News Category pull-down menu.
- General News (from Lexis Nexis Academic)
Coverage: Major U.S. & international newspapers, magazines, newsletters & journals Chronological coverage for specific publications varies, but is generally limited to the last 5-10 years. Select "General News " from the News Category pull-down menu.
- New York Times Historical
This database offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. Excludes the latest three years of publication.
To find reviews of older films you can use these print indexes, available in the library's Reference area.
- New York Times Film Reviews (1913 - 1987) REF. PN 1995.N4 (1913 - 1987)
- Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature (print edition covers 1900 - 2000) INDEX AI3 .R4
- Film Literature Index INDEX PN1993 .F5514
- Magill's Survey of Cinema
reviews numerous films from the early 1900s to about 1980
English Language Films REF. PN1993.45 .M3
Foreign Language Films REF. PN1993.45 .M34 1985
To find references to scholarly analysis (criticism) of films, directors, genres, etc., use these library indexes:
- Academic Search Premier
Coverage: large interdisciplinary database that includes over 4000 full-text articles from all scholarly disciplines, including humanities subjects such as archaeology, art, communications, drama, film, folklore, history, humanities, language, literature, music, philosophy, photography and religion. Some full-text articles available. Years covered: 1975 - present (varies by title). Some full-text articles are available.
- Film & Television Literature Index (trial access available until May 2007)
This definitive index to film and television topics indexes several hundred journals, with some full-text available. The database has been designed for use by a diverse audience that includes film scholars, college students, and general viewers.
- MLA Bibliography
Coverage: indexes about 3000 journals and series published worldwide, monographs, working papers and proceedings, and bibliographies pertaining to criticism, drama, folklore, and modern (not ancient) languages and literature. Years covered: 1963 - present.
- Film Literature Index.
Lists reviews of selected films from a wide range of periodicals (1981-present). INDEX PN 1993.F5514
- Film Review Annual.
Lists reviews of selected films from a wide range of periodicals (1981-present). REF. PN 1995.F463
- Index to Critical Film Reviews
This source covers British and American film jeriodicals and also provides an index to critical reviews of books about film, from the 1950s to 1973. REF. PN1995.Z99 B64
Biographical information about Directors, Screenwriters, etc.
- Biography Resource Center
In addition to biographical articles, this database provides links to newspaper and magazine articles, websites and other sources about important figures in a variety of professions.
- International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers REF PN1997.8 .I58 1996
Resources for Production, Direction and Design
You can search the UNO Catalog for books with the subject or keywords "motion pictures and production" or (direction, design, etc.)
- Art Abstracts
This database indexes and provides some full-text coverage for about 25 major film journals.
Other Resources on the Internet
- Louisiana Film Commission
"The mission of the Louisiana Film Commission is to promote film and video production in the State of Louisiana and to help filmmakers optimize their production experience in the state. "
- Internet Movie Database
This is the standard online source for filmographies, credits, other information about movies.
- Film Studies (American Communication Association)
This site offers an extensive set of links on film-making, screenwriting and much more.
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