Here is a list of the top 10 legendary screenwriters.
This list belongs to IMdB, one of the top resources in all things film:
10. Charlie Kaufman
9. Paul Haggis
8. David Mamet
7. Paul Thomas Anderson
6. Aaron Sorkin
5. Brian Helgeland
4. Christopher Nolan
3. Quentin Tarantino
2. Paul Schrader
1. Oliver Stone
Sure it's nice to share your list of favorite screenwriters (which I will certainly do later), but I do think it's good to look at what writers the industry respects. IMdB has become a great litmus test to see what and who is successful in the industry. In a way it gives up and coming screenwriters something to strive for. It also creates a respect for these writers and the legacy they have created with their art.
So do you agree with IMdB?
Here is their complete list with explanations: http://www.imdb.com/list/ls053504212/
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