If given the option, I never go with IMAX, as it costs a whole hell of a lot more and I hate assigned seating like you’re attending a baseball game or you’re...
An excerpt from my script review for Shutter Island (2010) which will be available 03/12/24:
1.) Marketability of the Idea
We’re constantly telling you to consider writing a contained horror.
Why? Because it’s one of...
An excerpt from my script review for No One Lives (2012) which will be available 03/05/24:
3.) Quality of Characters
Emma and Driver.
We’re presented with this really weird dynamic, which is good, but it’s...
An excerpt from my script review for What Could Have Been: Captain Nemo origin story which will be available 02/19/24:
1.) Marketability of the Idea
Did you know Disney+ was rebooting 20,000 Leagues Under the...
It looks like 2023 was the year for bad movies. And it was the year of movies that people loved and for some reason I hated. But really that could be said...
An excerpt from my script review for Amsterdam which will be available 02/12/24:
2.) Plot Stability
It’s the day after the Super Bowl (hopefully Travis Kelce hasn't dumped her, or vice versa), and if...
We break scripts down the Monday after its opening weekend. Read detailed reviews and see what current writers selling scripts are doing right, and sometimes wrong.
I could have sworn I reviewed the first Creed movie, but I guess I was mistaken as it was Hank who reviewed only the script.
I’ve had Creed 2 on the docket to see...
An excerpt from my script review for Antlers which will be available 10/31/21:
2.) Plot Stability
Pacing.
That’s what I want to discuss about this particular script in relation to our own writing.
For a horror...
An excerpt from my script review for Criminal which will be available 04/18/16:
3.) Quality of Characters
Following the argument that a decent amount of the plot is too convenient, it’s our duty to...
Hi all.
Back to pro scripts next week, so hopefully you enjoyed/are enjoying the "back to our roots" feel of this week.
Here's what's up for next week.
Monday 9/24
Green Lantern by Greg Berlanti, Michael...
An excerpt from our guest script review for Wild which will be available 12/31/14:
1.) Marketability of Idea
Kudos to Reese Witherspoon and her producing partner Bruna Papandrea. They are batting 1000% after acquiring...
An excerpt from my script review for Brittle Innings which will be available 07/30/18:
1.) Marketability of the Idea
Brittle Innings.
That makes me think of one of the recent Dave Chappelle specials on Netflix.
https://youtu.be/hK14oYP40js
(From...
(Before you start, make sure to catch up on Week 1, Week 2 and Week 3.)
WEEK 4:
Slender Man - Truly this year's worst film. Characters would show up and then just disappear...
Below is my review on our May Amateur Monday winning script. Feel free to join in the discussion on our forums, or in the comments below.
Hi all.
Welcome to our May Amateur...