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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Halloween 3 Double Feature Part 1 – Script Review!

Hi all. As a holiday treat (no tricks sorry), here’s Part 1 of our Halloween 3 Double Feature!!! (And don't forget to read Part 2.) Unfortunately, the only thing spooky about this review is how...

War for Planet of the Apes – Reboot or Prequel?

I love the original Planet of the Apes film. There’s even kind of a soft spot in my heart for that dumb Tim Burton directed Mark Wahlberg one. What can I say,...

The Founder – Come for the hero, stay for the villain.

An excerpt from my script review for The FOunder which will be available 01/23/16: 3.) Quality of Characters It’s interesting that Ray transforms from our “down on his luck” hero to the villain of...

Expendables 3 – Script Review

An excerpt from my script review for Expendables 3 which will be available 8/18/14: 4.) Dialogue and Description This script is a GREAT example of how to write interesting description. Instead of telling you, I'll...

Interstellar – Script vs. Movie

An excerpt from my Interstellar Script Analysis which will be available 11/10/14: 2.) Plot Stability Finding NASA (Movie) A "gravity ghost" is in Murph's room, and gives the coordinates via a binary dirt message on...

Bad Samaritan – Be wary the next time you valet…

From the writer of the 1998 Godzilla film and the director of Geostorm, now brings you Bad Samaritan, a fun little thriller that I quite enjoyed. David Tennant plays Cale Erendreich, now...

American Assassin – Getting to the Point

An excerpt from my script review for American Assassin which will be available 09/25/17: 4.) Dialogue and Description Dialogue that is blunt, and to the point. And this stuff was good, not “matter-of-fact” style that...

Jason X – Dueling Review Pt. 1

While I was on vacation, trying to find my own Crystal Lake, two of your favorite reviewers both watched the same film, JASON X. With The Captain being a horror fan, and 3way...

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