The Death of Robin Hood – More A24’s Speed…

An excerpt from my script review for The Death of Robin Hood which will be available 08/24/26: 1.) Marketability of the Idea This is Robin at the end of his career, and looking for...

X – Don’t Mess with Pearl!

An excerpt from my script review for X (2022) which will be available 08/18/26: After the "excitement" of Reals' X film review, I had to check the script out for myself... 2.) Plot Stability This...

The Odyssey – Is it YOUR favorite Nolan project?

An excerpt from my script review for The Odyssey which will be available 08/07/26: 2.) Plot Stability I’ll come right out and admit it, this was not my favorite Christopher Nolan project. It wasn’t bad, but similar to...

Mother Mary – Aaron Sorkin level dialogue?

An excerpt from my script review for Mother Mary which will be available 08/03/26: 4.) Dialogue and Description As sharp as the dialogue was when Sam and Mary get together, the description was not...

The Social Network – Learning from Sorkin…

An excerpt from my script review for The Social Network which will be available 07/20/26: 4.) Dialogue and Description Here’s where we’ll be spending a good chunk of our time. Let’s just get the description...

Obsession – An argument for why you DON’T need college to be successful in screenwriting…

An excerpt from my script review for Obsession which will be available 07/07/26: 1.) Marketability of the Idea Be careful who you wish for… That’s a great logline, tagline, however you want to pitch it. As long...
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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

Logan – Best or Worst X-Men Movie?

I’m finding it really hard to come up with anything negative to say about this film. I mean, there’s a few nitpicks I could have and sure, I had my hesitations beforehand...

Part 1: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) – 2nd Annual Halloween Double Feature

This is Part 1 of this year's Halloween Double Feature. Here, we're taking a look at the script. (Then check out The Captain's movie review in Part 2.) Hi all. Halloween is once again...

Using an Ellipsis…Video

What is an ellipsis in screenwriting terms? How is it used and how often should you use it? Check out our quick informative video. https://youtu.be/ISeWdwFkVf0

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...

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...

Pixels – Can Dinklage Save Sandler?

An excerpt from The Captain's film review of Pixels which will be available 8/16/15: He called the shit poop! The short this is based on is great, everyone check it out if you haven’t...

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...

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