April 2021 #100screenplays

It's been such a challenging time for all, so I hope you're doing well friends.  

I am happy to report two of my favorite people--my husband and my mother-in-law--have had their first dose of the vaccine and by the end of this month, they'll have the second. My kids and I are on the waiting list, so hopefully we'll soon follow. It's great to see the numbers declining in Illinois, but I hope we'll all stay mindful of public distancing and wearing masks.

For mental health's sake, I highly recommend getting a walk in nature, taking naps, drinking extra water, and watching happy stuff. It's definitely helped me.

Last month I started yearning for romantic comedy...seems I'm on a roll with my April list.

1. Sleepless in Seattle
2. Pretty Woman
3. There's Something About Mary
4. Shakespeare in Love
5. The Princess Bride
6. This is 40
7. She's Out of My League
8. Silver Linings Playbook
9. Crazy Stupid Love
10. My Best Friend's Wedding
11. 10 Things I Hate About You

#100Screenplays 2021 reading challenge by the numbers:

Total yet-to be produced scripts: 13

Total produced scripts: 46

2021 Grand total: 59

My thoughts: 

I'm definitely on a mission to revive the 90s rom-com, but add in really smart humor. I love witty dialogue and comedy that messes with the audience's cognitive biases. 

Where to find scripts:

https://indiefilmhustle.com/free-screenplays-download/

https://www.imsdb.com

https://deadline.com/2021/03/oscars-2021-nominated-screenplays-read-1234714575/