Moonstruck, Joe Versus the Volcano, and Five Corners

The screenplays of award-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley have earned him a reputation as a gifted writer with a great range and imagination. His movies Moonstruck, Five Corners, and Joe Versus the Volcano have starred such Hollywood luminaries as Cherwho took home an Oscar for her performance in MoonstruckNicolas Cage, Jodie Foster, John Turturro, Meg Ryan, and Tom Hanks. This collection showcases Shanleys talent for creating dialogue that is true to his characters and his ability to tell their stories in eccentric and intensely humorous situations.