How to Reverse-Engineer a Classic Film

Ever wondered what it would be like to re-write a movie you love? This is how you do it, using The Maltese Falcon as an example. 

The Maltese Falcon was written in the 1940s. Suffice it to say, screenwriting—both in form and format—have changed a lot since then. 

Still, it’s a captivating film, and it’s an excellent example of how to strcuture individual scenes. I decided dissect a scene to learn from it in. By reverse-engineering classic movies in proper screenplay formatting, you learn so much about screenwriting, directing, and storytelling.

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