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Here is the complete book on Spanglish, the fifth movie directedby James L. Brooks, the story of Flor (Sex and Lucia's Paz Vega)emigrating to Los Angeles from Mexico in hopes of finding abetter life for herself and her daughter. Hired by John andDeborah Clasky (Punch-Drunk Love's Adam Sandler and Flirtingwith Disaster's Téa Leoni) as their housekeeper, Flor contendswith the language barrier, clash of cultures, and the eccentricClaskys' way of life in this honest look at marriage, parenting,and devotion to family. The Newmarket Shooting Script® book includes an insightfulintroduction by writer/director James L. Brooks, the completeoriginal screenplay, scene notes, an exclusive Q&A with Brookson his creative process, stills, and credits.

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"""[As Good As It Gets is] winning! Tart and warmly entertaining. Echoes the quirky appeal of Broadcast News, and that's high praise. Plenty of sharp writing."""

[As Good As It Gets is] winning! Tart and warmly entertaining. Echoes the quirky appeal of Broadcast News, and that's high praise. Plenty of sharp writing.

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James L. Brooks (writer/director/producer) has won threeAcademy Awards®, received eight Academy Award® nominations, andwon fifteen Emmy Awards® during his long and prolific career. Hehelped create such landmark TV hits as Taxi, The Mary Tyler MooreShow, and The Simpsons. In addition to the highly acclaimed filmsTerms of Endearment and Broadcast News, Brooks co-wrote, produced,and directed As Good As It Gets, which was nominated for sevenAcademy Awards®, including Best Picture.

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