Weapons – Can the Cap’n NOT spoil it?

On one hand I want to talk about this movie, because I have a lot to say about it. but on the other, I really don’t want to spoil anything for you,...

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...
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Write to Reals: Masters of the Universe (2010) Jeff Wadlow – Unproduced

An excerpt from Reals' unproduced script review for Masters of the Universe by Jeff Wadlow which will be available 06/01/18: What Worked -- Pg 0/1 - I really like to do this in my...

Best and Worst of 2016 – Part 1

Part 1 of the Captain's take on what films he most enjoyed in 2016. Enjoy! BEST FILMS OF 2016 There was this guy, name not remembered, who went on amazon studio’s forum to brag about...

American Ultra – Comedy’s in the Tone?

An excerpt from my script review for American Ultra which will be available 8/24/15: 4.) Dialogue and Description Here we go! The description is BY FAR the best part of this script. Funny. Playful. ...

Revenge – A Rape Revenge film that’s…Good?

I could never really get into rape revenge movies. Though I’d hate to see what the diehard rape revenge film fan would even look like. The only rape revenge film I actually...

Zootopia? More like Pooptopia.

The Captain takes a look at Zootopia. Will you share his thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY73vFGhSVk Zootopia is a fetishist film for furries. Please direct all hate mail to Hank. I guess technically any film featuring...

Blade Runner 2049 – Exception to the Sequel Rule?

Hey, it'’s October, where’s Horror Month? Doesn’t it start now? And yes, imaginary person in my head who is asking this question. Horror Month starts right after this review. It kind of...

The Void – Cap’s Favorite New Film?

Every so often a film like this comes along, celebrating the craft of practical horror effects. And I couldn’t be happier with the results. Back in 2011 there was a remake of The...

Script Links 10-1-12

Hi all. Here's what's on the agenda for next week. Monday 10/1 V for Vendetta by Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski Logline: A shadowy freedom fighter known only as "V" uses terrorist tactics to fight against...

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