Screenplay data
Max, a cynical college student, hosts a radio show where he frequently discusses his obsession with the film *Annie Hall* and his past romantic failures, including an awkward encounter with Stacy and a failed date with his friend Beth. Max's suitemates, Charles and Sam, offer their own cynical perspectives on love and relationships, with Sam breaking up with his girlfriend Jen, further fueling Max's anxieties. Max begins a relationship with Julie, a quirky student he meets at a club, but their connection is fraught with Max's insecurities and his tendency to overanalyze every interaction. After a night together, Max believes he and Julie are a couple, but their relationship quickly sours during a tense dinner with friends, culminating in Julie breaking up with Max after they watch *Annie Hall* together. Devastated, Max finds solace in his friendship with Beth, who helps him process the breakup and encourages him to move forward, suggesting a path toward healing and self-acceptance beyond his cinematic fixations.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Max, a college radio host obsessed with Annie Hall, navigates past traumas, awkward dating experiences, and friendships as he seeks genuine connection.
Open full beat sheetMax is listed as Protagonist. 20-year-old college student, high-strung, cynical, obsessed with the film Annie Hall. In the parsed data, Max is connected to 85 scenes, 202 dialogue lines, 228 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
85 scenes / 202 dialogue linesJulie is listed as Love Interest. Student, interested in Max, Psychology major. In the parsed data, Julie is connected to 28 scenes, 98 dialogue lines, 116 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
28 scenes / 98 dialogue linesSam is listed as Friend. Short, charismatic, alpha-male of the group, Max's suitemate. In the parsed data, Sam is connected to 22 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
22 scenes / 24 dialogue linesCharles is listed as Friend. Skinny guy, actor, cynical, Max's suitemate. In the parsed data, Charles is connected to 21 scenes, 49 dialogue lines, 52 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
21 scenes / 49 dialogue linesBeth is listed as Friend. Pretty in an earthy way, spunky, sad, Max's close friend. In the parsed data, Beth is connected to 17 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
17 scenes / 38 dialogue linesScott is listed as Friend. Poker-faced, reserved, Max's suitemate. In the parsed data, Scott is connected to 13 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
13 scenes / 2 dialogue linesTommy is listed as Friend. Preppy, conservative clothes, Max's suitemate. In the parsed data, Tommy is connected to 10 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
10 scenes / 11 dialogue linesAmanda is listed as Friend. Understated, wallflower, interested in Scott. In the parsed data, Amanda is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesJen is listed as Sam's Girlfriend. Cute, serious, conservative dress. In the parsed data, Jen is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSara is listed as Acquaintance. Freshman, excitable, interested in Charles. In the parsed data, Sara is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 68.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAmy is listed as Friend. Attractive, bookish, former friend of Max. In the parsed data, Amy is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 8.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAdolescent Max is listed as Max (age 16). Max as a teenager. In the parsed data, Adolescent Max is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJudy is listed as Acquaintance. Julie's roommate. In the parsed data, Judy is connected to 2 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 61.
2 scenes / 10 dialogue linesDonna is listed as Waitress. Waitress at the cafe. In the parsed data, Donna is connected to 2 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
2 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMark is listed as Acquaintance. Frat guy, wears Dave Matthews Band shirt. In the parsed data, Mark is connected to 2 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 37.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAndy is listed as Acquaintance. Hippie, wears a green shag jacket. In the parsed data, Andy is connected to 2 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 37.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesErica is listed as Acquaintance. Student, prone to outbursts. In the parsed data, Erica is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesFather is listed as Max's Father. Large, relaxed man with a mustache, Woody Allen fan. In the parsed data, Father is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLibrarian is listed as Minor. Older female librarian. In the parsed data, Librarian is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 14.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesYoung Max is listed as Max (age 5). Max as a child. In the parsed data, Young Max is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesStacy is listed as Acquaintance. Student, briefly involved with Max. In the parsed data, Stacy is connected to 1 scene, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMax introduces his life and his obsession with Woody Allen's Annie Hall while in the college radio station.
MaxFlashback to young Max watching Bananas with his father.
Max, Father, Young MaxFlashback to adolescent Max watching Annie Hall.
Adolescent MaxFlashback to Max's high school experience.
Adolescent MaxFlashback to Max getting hit by a volleyball.
Max, Adolescent MaxMax is in the radio station holding a volleyball.
MaxFlashback to freshman year watching Annie Hall with friends.
Max, Amy, Charles, Beth, Sam, JenAfter the movie, Amy confronts Max about his personality.
Max, Amy, Charles, Beth, Sam, JenMax is alone in the radio station.
MaxErica confronts Max in a theater lobby.
Max, Beth, EricaMax and Stacy have an awkward romantic encounter.
Max, StacyMax asks Beth out on a date.
Max, BethMax and Beth discuss relationships.
Max, BethMax and Beth arrive for their movie date.
Max, Beth, LibrarianMax and Beth watch a movie in a cubicle.
Max, BethMax and Beth end their date on a bench.
Max, BethMax reflects on his dates.
MaxMax and Charles walk across campus.
Max, CharlesMax and Charles discuss their plans.
Max, CharlesCharles explains his theory about Annie Hall.
Max, CharlesMax finishes his radio shift.
MaxMax and his friends hang out in the suite.
Max, Charles, Sam, Jen, Scott, AmandaMax and Charles attend a party at their apartment, discussing their lives and the new semester.
Max, Charles, Sam, Sara, JulieMax and Charles leave the party.
Max, CharlesMax listens to a voicemail from Beth and calls her back.
Max, BethCharles discovers Sara slept on the couch; Max and Charles discuss relationships.
Max, Charles, Scott, SaraMax and Beth walk to a restaurant.
Max, BethMax and Beth join their friends for lunch.
Max, Charles, Beth, Sam, Jen, ScottMax runs into Julie at an ATM.
Max, JulieThe group hangs out; Tommy asks Amanda to a concert.
Max, Charles, Sam, Scott, Amanda, TommyMax and Amanda develop film in a dark room while discussing their social dynamics and Scott.
Max, AmandaMax finds Sam playing video hockey and discovers Sam and Jen have broken up.
Max, SamSam explains the breakup to Max.
Max, SamFlashback to Sam telling Jen he doesn't love her.
Max, Sam, JenMax and Sam finish their conversation about the breakup.
Max, SamThe group hangs out at a club; Max spots Julie.
Max, Charles, Scott, JulieMax approaches Julie's table.
Max, Julie, Andy, MarkMax, Julie, Mark, and Andy hang out; tensions rise between Max and Mark.
Max, Julie, Andy, MarkMax walks Julie to her dorm.
Max, JulieMax runs into Beth.
Max, BethThe group arrives at CVS.
Max, Sam, Scott, AmandaMax runs into Julie while holding Sam's items.
Max, Sam, Scott, JulieFlashback to Scott and Amanda in the car.
Scott, AmandaScott asks about the location of socks.
ScottMax and Julie watch a band called Anhedonia perform.
Max, JulieMax and Julie have a conversation about their personalities and pasts.
Max, JulieMax and Julie talk while driving.
Max, JulieMax and Julie dine at a cafe and interrogate their waitress.
Max, Julie, DonnaMax returns to the dorm.
Max, TommyMax reflects on his friends.
MaxFlashback to Tommy and Sam arguing.
Sam, TommyFlashback to Charles and Scott's antics.
Charles, ScottFlashback to Charles bringing a professor home.
Max, Charles, Sam, Scott, TommyMax reflects on Beth and Julie.
Max, Beth, JulieMax struggles with his radio broadcast.
MaxCharles reveals he slept with Beth.
Max, CharlesMax avoids an Annie Hall poster.
MaxMax enters the Kidney Bean.
MaxMax talks to Beth.
Max, BethSam tells Max he saw Julie with someone else.
Max, SamMax arrives at Julie's suite.
Max, JudyMax confronts Julie.
Max, Julie, JudyMax leaves Julie's dorm after an awkward encounter and beats himself in the forehead in frustration.
Max, JulieMax visits the radio station but leaves dejectedly.
MaxMax returns to his suite, sees Sam and Jen, and leaves quickly.
Max, Sam, JenMax passes by Julie's dorm again.
MaxMax approaches the University Center.
MaxMax meets Charles at the pub, but leaves when Sara arrives.
Max, Charles, SaraMax and Charles discuss their lives and Julie; Sam joins them.
Max, Charles, SamMax meets Beth to discuss his feelings for Julie.
Max, BethMax cleans the room in preparation for Julie's visit.
Max, CharlesMax and Julie browse movies and decide to watch Airplane.
Max, JulieMax and Julie kiss, but are interrupted by Sam and Tommy.
Max, Julie, Sam, TommyMax and Julie spend the night together.
Max, JulieMax leaves Julie's dorm at sunrise.
MaxStudents work in the library.
A couple crosses the street.
Squirrels play in the quad.
Sunlight reflects off the University Center.
Max is at the radio station and receives a call from Julie.
Max, JulieThere's an old joke. It comes from "The Iliad," but I think it was popularized by Oscar Wilde. It goes like this: ...A bear's taking a shit, like, out in the woods one day. And he sees this rabbit, also taking a shit. The rabbit, wait, I mean, the bear, he's shitting up a storm, cuz he's been eating Mexican. The wiping's taking forever, and his shit keeps sticking to his fur. Wait, what happens next? Oh, right-- he asks the rabbit if he ever has trouble wiping. The rabbit says no, shit just slides right off him. So the bear picks the rabbit up and wipes his ass with him.
I know what you mean, financial aid is a bitch. And the university experience itself is kind of disappointing. All those rich students with no idea how lucky they are. But I don't think about them. I think about me, I think about where I want to be someday: a world traveler, running some huge company, or, you know, doing some fantastically important work. And when the day comes that I can relax, I'm going to charter a boat, sail around the world, and see the Seven Wonders.
I didn't say I liked it, I said it reminded me of you. It reminded me of what I didn't like about you, the cynicism, the neurotic insecurity, and oh yeah, when you started calling me every day. All the reasons we were never more than friends.
Not if you count this huge purse she had. She was rummaging through it and finally had to dump the thing out. I swear, I'm surprised Kennedy's brain didn't fall out of that thing. Anyway, it made me think of Annie Hall.
I thought I knew what I was doing. Ever since she became my girlfriend, I've felt more and more constricted. Like I was trapped under the weight of the label. "My girlfriend." "Her boyfriend."
I guess so. You know, we should try to be more exciting. Like the other day, I waited until the last minute before returning a video. And next time, I swear I'm not going to rewind.
Sort of. Well, no, I guess not. I know something's going on. I'm such a fool. Why are we always attracted to people that are completely wrong for us? Is it because they excite us?
We've been together a long time and I really care about you, but I don't know if I love you. This is tough to say, but I think something might be missing from our relationship.
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