English Summary/英文概要： This book provides a CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) approach to Academy Award-winning screenplays, giving you the nitty gritty details of how an Academy Award script was created.

Awards/获奖情况： The newest addition to my bookshelf is Dr. Linda Seger’s AND THE BEST SCREENPLAY GOES TO...LEARNING FROM THE WINNERS -- SIDEWAYS, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, CRASH. Love all 3 of these films, but was amazed at all the nuances that bubbled up to the surface, thanks to Seger’s thoughtful and thorough deconstruction. From exploring the theme to utilizing sound and music to interweaving each character’s point of view and more -- this book helps us all to understand the importance of going beyond the basics and digging deeper. An added bonus are the personal perspectives of the writers themselves which provide another welcome layer of knowledge & insight. Final words: And the Best Book on Screenwriting this year goes to Dr. Linda Seger!