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...

Backrooms – Why an A24 sequel will (most likely) flop.

An excerpt from my script review for Backrooms which will be available 06/26/26: 2.) Plot Stability As I watched the “found footage” videos initially, did I kick around the idea of writing a script...
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Pacific Rim: Uprising – Better than other sequels?

I mentioned in my last review that I started getting into anime again and the anime that did it was Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters on Netflix. The plot got me. Godzilla...

Dope – Cultural References Can Improve Tone

An excerpt from my script review for Dope which will be available 09/08/15: 4.) Dialogue and Description Both were filled with (mostly) smart cultural references. It was surprisingly fun to hear characters say things that...

The Duff – Comedic Concerns

An excerpt from my script review for The Duff which will be available 03/23/15: 1.) Marketability of the Idea It makes sense that we spend a little time with this topic. When writing a script,...

My Father’s House

Hi all, and as another week begins (or ends depending on your point of view) you're left hanging out with me. Today we're taking a look at My Father's House by Alex Greenfield...

Oscar Micheaux – America’s Prolific Independent Director

An excerpt from our Weekly Beat article Oscar Micheaux: A Symbol of the Unconquered which will be available 2/09/15: Because it’s Oscar season and also Black history month, ScreenBeats™ takes a look at...

Write to Reel Q4 Mini Contest – FAQ

****Entries now OPEN on the forums! Hi all. Okay, so the contest rules have been sorted out. 1.)What are the prizes? We’re rewarding both the 1st and 2nd place winners. 1st Place – Script listing on InkTip,...

5 Option Clauses to Consider – Video

You're being offered financial compensation for your writing. Congratulations. Should the digits in black be the only thing to worry about? (Hint, hint. No.) https://youtu.be/tZCAVdUnEZ0

Write to Reals: Hell Fest – Script Review

An excerpt from Reals' script review for Hell Fest which will be available 04/12/21: What Needs Work The Killer - This is part of what I believe made my initial viewing of the film so...

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