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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
We break scripts down the Monday after its opening weekend. Read detailed reviews and see what current writers selling scripts are doing right, and sometimes wrong.
An excerpt from The Captain's thoughts on Straight Outta Compton which will be available 09/7/15:
The film starts out in the late 80’s, Dr. Dre is having a hard time trying to make...
Hi all, and a new week with more links. We're cutting down to 4 scripts a week (which should be a nice balance) as Roy especially is putting so much free...
That's right.
We've got them, and hopefully you want them.
As Roy and I are always saying, our overall goal is to create a supportive screenwriting community, and part of that is having a...
The Captain takes a look at Bad Robot's 10 Cloverfield Lane. Will he enjoy it as much as I did the script?
https://youtu.be/yQy-ANhnUpE
Saint Patrick's Day special review!
Okay, maybe it’s just a coincidence this...
Kong is back, baby! And he don't give no fucks!
You got helicopters? He'll fuck them up with a tree!
You got napalm? Fuck your napalm! Kong will toss it back at you!
This...
This week the Captain takes a look at something he admits he's not a fanboy of...Star Wars.
Will he be able to stomach the newest installment of the franchise?
Rogue One: A Star Wars...
Nothing says, "Happy Thanksgiving" like a new video!
Do you have a great idea you're ready to get started on? Is there enough "meat" on the project's bones to go from FADE IN...
An excerpt from Reals' script review for True Lies 2 (Unproduced) by Jeff Eastin which will be available 08/24/18:
What Needs Work
-- Pg. 1 - Already some massive walls of text and dialogue....
