Let’s Be Cops – Act 2…begin the Fun and Games!

An excerpt from my script review for Let's Be Cops which will be available 04/14/25: 2.) Plot Stability What I want to focus on is the “fun and games” aspect of this script, because...

A Minecraft Movie – Too late to be relevant?

It’s been a while since I’ve done a movie review. I’ve never been all that good at them, so bear with me while I try to remember how this is done. I...

Lake Placid – Should you read this script?

An excerpt from my script review for Lake Placid which will be available 04/07/25: 5.) Format We’ve discussed it before, but know what you’re reading. By that, I mean you should be reading several scripts...

Maleficent – In regards to Snow White and Disney “live action”…

An excerpt from my script review for Maleficent which will be available 03/31/25: 1.) Marketability of the Idea So this one came up as the Boss and I were discussing the new “live action”...

Wind Chill – Fun Early Emily Blunt Horror

An excerpt from my script review for Wind Chill which will be available 03/24/25: 2.) Plot Stability Despite the lackluster performance at the box office, this story did a lot of things right in...

Homefront – Originally Rambo 4?

An excerpt from my script review for Homefront (Rambo 4) which will be available 03/17/25: Hi all. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Click here if you’re looking for a Leprechaun review.) 1.) Marketability of the Idea Before we get too...
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Salem’s Lot – You’re NOT Stephen King…but could you be?

An excerpt from my script review for Salem's Lot (1979) which will be available 10/21/24: 2.) Plot Stability In typical Stephen King fashion, at least in his earlier works, we’re presented with a little...

Aquaman – Like a warm bag of feces in your pocket?

Do I really want to end the year with an Aquaman review? Or depending on how quickly I can get this out, starting the new year off with an Aquaman review. Either way,...

Horror Month 2024 – Week Three!

Week three here for free! Don’t forget, each week I’ll give a quick rundown of what I watched and thought of them, usually on Sunday is when I post those. But if you...

The Substance – Characters or Caricatures?

An excerpt from my script review for The Substance which will be available 10/08/24: 3.) Quality of Characters Elisabeth, the fading star who’s reached the end of her career. Sue, the ideal image of youth...

Horror Month 2024 – Week One!

Week one is done! Don't forget, each week I’ll give a quick rundown of what I watched and thought of them, usually on Sunday is when I post those. But if you don’t...

Chimera (aka Ghost Ship) – A Study in Horror (Part Two)

An excerpt from my script review for Chimera (aka Ghost Ship) which will be available 09/23/24: 2.) Plot Stability My thoughts and feelings have been mentioned on this site before, so apologies if you’re...

3rd Annual Golden Cagey Awards – Best Films of 2024

Golden Cagey Awards Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 3rd Annual Golden Cagey Awards, a night dedicated to celebrating the unique and unforgettable performances of one of Hollywood's most enigmatic and beloved actors,...

Kicking and Screaming (2005) – Tighten Your Script!

An excerpt from my script review for Kicking and Screaming (Untitled Soccer Script) which will be available 10/03/24: 2.) Plot Stability The main thing we’re going to talk about here is streamlining your script...

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