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...

Wag the Dog – More Relevant than Ever?

An excerpt from my script review for Wag the Dog which will be available 06/23/25: 1.) Marketability of the Idea Of course it’s true. I saw it on TV. This is a line that Brean...

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina – Missed Opportunities?

If my memory serves me right, which it rarely ever does, I believe I reviewed almost every John Wick movie, so when it came time to watch the new spin off from...

The Swallow – Can this Bloodlist script be improved?

An excerpt from my script review for The 2017 Bloodlist Script: The Swallow which will be available 06/16/25: 2.) Plot Stability For me, the idea of a sentient “monster” in the form of these...

Elevator Game – Horror Written Right

An excerpt from my script review for Elevator Game which will be available 06/02/25: 2.) Plot Stability First and foremost, the beauty of the script is we’re presented the “rules” clearly and early. The legend...

Write to Reals: Final Destination’s X-Files Origins

An excerpt from Reals' script review for Flight 180 (X-Files Spec Script) which will be available 05/25/25: What Worked The Page Count - Right off the bat I like that this thing comes in under...
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Horror Month Part 2 – Lights Out

The Captain continues horror month with part 2 of his 4 part October series, this week reviewing Lights Out. Enjoy... https://youtu.be/6LiKKFZyhRU I forget which review it was… I want to say it was my review...

How to Write a Synopsis – Video

Need an easy format for a synopsis that will also work when pitching your script? Make sure to demonstrate you understand plot! No need to fear, we're here to help. https://youtu.be/A8NGqvYm0Pg

LYSISTRATA CELL – Script Review

Hi all. Today the luck of the draw yields a review of another non-linear script...sort of. LYSISTRATA CELL by OhLisa LOGLINE: When the male population of an oppressive society forces young virgins to breed through...

Zombies vs. Gladiators

First off, I want to apologize and this is a "Hank" review. My reviews are in no way as eloquent or visually appealing as Roy's. For that I apologize. Having said...

The Do-Over – Another Sandler Flop?

The Captain takes a look at Mr. Sandler's newest release straight to Netflix. Is he worth what they paid him? https://youtu.be/wXvGj_9LNsw If you’ve read my Pixels review, you’ll know about my love-hate relationship...

All Eyez On Me – Unique Twist to Tupac Biopic

An excerpt from my script review for All Eyez On Me which will be available 06/19/17: 3.) Quality of Characters Where the main characters in Straight Outta Compton wanted fame for all the wrong...

Colossal – Troubled Romantic Trends?

The best way I can describe Colossal to you is it is Godzilla meets Heathers. The Godzilla part sure, that’s a no brainer. It has giant kaiju monsters in it. But why...

Dumb and Dumber To – Script Analysis

An excerpt from my script review for Dumb and Dumber To which will be available 11/29/14: 2.) Plot Stability This script read like Blake Snyder's dream for a comedy. Catalyst (Page 15) - Harry...

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