Long Distance (aka Distant) – Implementing Realistic Escalation

An excerpt from my script review for Long Distance which will be available 08/19/25: 2.) Plot Stability The premise of the story is solid. What we’re going to focus on in this section however is...

Weapons – Write to Reals Script Review

An excerpt from Reals' script review for Weapons (2025) which will be available 08/11/25: What Worked The Hook - This film has a fantastic hook, which is important because it makes for a great logline....

Write to Reals: Eddington – Another Ari Aster Stinker?

An excerpt from Reals' script review for Eddington which will be available 07/21/25: What Needs Work A COVID-19 Western - Look, it says this on the title page, and that description does not really inspire...

28 Days Later – Would YOU pick zombies?

An excerpt from my script review for 28 Days Later which will be available 07/16/25: 1.) Marketability of the Idea Tying into the Capn’s review of the 28 Years Later, thought it would be cool to...

28 Years Later – Masterpiece or Garbage?

I’ve been debating if I should review this movie. I have pretty mixed feelings on it, and it seems I’m not alone. People are either loving it, so much so they are...

What Could Have Been: Elementary by Brian Helgeland

An excerpt from my review for the Elementary (unproduced script) by Brian Helgeland which will be available 06/30/25: 2.) Plot Stability Was a very fun and engaging story. If you’re looking for an entertaining tale set in...
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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...

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...

Twisters – Which side to root for?

An excerpt from my script review for Twisters which will be available 11/11/24: 3.) Quality of Characters There is one character that returns, that I forgot to mention. The Twister. This time it even brings along...

Blink Twice – Respecting Your Reader

An excerpt from my script review for Blink Twice which will be available 10/14/24: 5.) Format Don’t take your reader’s time for granted. My son is currently applying to colleges. As I reviewed his essays and...

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,...

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...

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...

Conclave – Character Conflict

An excerpt from my script review for Conclave which will be available 12/31/24: 3.) Quality of Characters Here’s the nuts and bolts of the review. “Every cardinal, deep down inside, has already chosen the name...

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