Page One: ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ (2005)

Written by Judd Apatow, Steve Carell

The opening scene is not available online, but here is a funny bit:

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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