Philip Seymour Hoffman won an Academy Award in 2006 for his performance in the critically acclaimed Capote. Several years earlier he excelled in his role as Lester Bangs, the late, great rock critic, in Almost Famous. While these films—one about murder and execution, the other about rock and roll—couldn’t seem much more different in terms of subject matter, they have this in common: Both movies are about writers and writing.

My list of the 10 best movies for writers is not necessarily “the 10 best works of cinema ever created.” But all 10 are enjoyable and entertaining, and each has its own benefits for writers of varying stripes—those who have have ever suffered from some form of “writer’s block,” for example, as well as those who’ve had the pleasure of an extended stay in the creative zone.

So whether you’re on a quest for inspiration, searching for new ideas, or even seeking out a bit of practical advice, the following list might just have you pounding the keys as soon as the credits begin to roll. (Click the cover image to continue reading.)