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Expert: - 4/3/2005


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about the film 'OH GOD'. PLS tell maximum details. can i get the script of the film anywhere?

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Dear Kanchan:  There are a variety of script services on the internet. I cannot vouch for the type or quality of script you will receive, however.  One of these sites, Script Shack (www.scriptshack.com), notes that they have a copy of an _Oh God_ script for $15.00.  Just go to their site, then click on Script List and go to the O titles.

If this is not acceptable to you, I suggest going to google.com and typing in "film scripts" or "Oh God movie script" and see what you get.  Perhaps another site will have the script for a cheaper price, or even free (although I doubt it).

Keep in mind this will not be the "official" script no matter what the site says. Each script goes through numerous drafts, and these may be one of those (taken from the production site, possibly without permission), or just somebody sitting down and listening to the dialogue and making up a script.  It is unlikely, however, that this is the original screenplay, or the actual shooting scripts, or even the cutting continuity (final script).  This is because scripts are copyrighted material belonging to the film studios (and sometimes the screenwriters).

Official scripts (including various drafts) are available only in specialized libraries.  If you live on the west coast of the U.S. you can go to the Merrick Library (MPAA library) in Hollywood, or the USC library in Los Angeles. On the east coast of the U.S. you can try the Library of Congress or AFI library.  There you can peruse a script for free, but you cannot make a copy of it or remove it from the library.

If you are just seeking information about this film, I recommend the Internet Movie Data Base.

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I am a professor of communication at a midwest university, who has expertise on subjects related to film. I can answer general questions on U.S. film comedy (especially satires of the 1960s and 1970s) and comic theory. I also could answer questions related to specific comic genres, such as comedian comedies, screwball comedies, "stupid" comedies, and so forth. The more specific you can make your question, the better (e.g. main plot details, main characters, possible character names, possible actors, how you viewed the show, etc.). I also need to have a release date (or range of dates, or at least the year you viewed the film). Please do not just provide a set of links to someplace else (e.g. imdb discussion threads). I am less able to answer questions about comedies from other countries, made-for-TV movies, and recent comic films and actors (although I would do my best to find out). I cannot answer questions about specific TV shows or series, "Our Gang" episodes, anime/magna or about film collectables. I generally cannot provide movie recommendations, since what I find funny others may not. Nor will I answer obvious homework (although I will point you to resources to help answer the question, if asked). I also can't help you find movie stars, or where to buy movie memorabilia, or tell you how to break into the business.

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Course work in comedy films along with teaching about comedy films for several years; I've also conducted research into comedy films.

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Ph.D. in Communication, emphasis in film and rhetoric

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A dissertation award from a national organization plus various paper awards

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