Let’s Be Cops – Act 2…begin the Fun and Games!

An excerpt from my script review for Let's Be Cops which will be available 04/14/25: 2.) Plot Stability What I want to focus on is the “fun and games” aspect of this script, because...

A Minecraft Movie – Too late to be relevant?

It’s been a while since I’ve done a movie review. I’ve never been all that good at them, so bear with me while I try to remember how this is done. I...

Lake Placid – Should you read this script?

An excerpt from my script review for Lake Placid which will be available 04/07/25: 5.) Format We’ve discussed it before, but know what you’re reading. By that, I mean you should be reading several scripts...

Maleficent – In regards to Snow White and Disney “live action”…

An excerpt from my script review for Maleficent which will be available 03/31/25: 1.) Marketability of the Idea So this one came up as the Boss and I were discussing the new “live action”...

Wind Chill – Fun Early Emily Blunt Horror

An excerpt from my script review for Wind Chill which will be available 03/24/25: 2.) Plot Stability Despite the lackluster performance at the box office, this story did a lot of things right in...

Homefront – Originally Rambo 4?

An excerpt from my script review for Homefront (Rambo 4) which will be available 03/17/25: Hi all. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Click here if you’re looking for a Leprechaun review.) 1.) Marketability of the Idea Before we get too...
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Gladiator 2 – Script Analysis

Here's a brief look at my review of the Gladiator 2 script available 9/15/14. Feel free to check out my full Gladiator 2 Script Review 6.) What I liked... Like many of my previous reviews,...

The Road (2009) – Generic Names, 3D Characters

An excerpt from my script review for The Road which will be available 12/13/20: 3.) Quality of Characters Three dimensional personalities tucked behind generic names. Man and Boy. We’re with them for well over one hundred...

Script Links 10-15-12

Hi all. Here's what's on the agenda for next week. Monday 10/15 Moon by Duncan Jones and Nathan Parker Logline: Astronaut Sam Bell has a quintessentially personal encounter toward the end of his three-year stint on...

Q4 Mini Contest Public Entries

Hi all. Our first ever contest is now closed for Public Entries. Best of luck to the entrants, and STAY TUNED for the winners! $100 entry fee (also includes detailed notes from Hank). 10 spots total,...

Write to Reals – Wonder Woman (2004) – Unproduced – Laeta Kalogridis: Parts used for the film?

An excerpt from Reals' script review for Wonder Woman (2004) - Unproduced - Laeta Kalogridis which will be available 05/04/18: Initial Thoughts I personally thought Wonder Woman (2017) was an important, but flawed, film....

What Could Have Been – Whedon’s Wonder Woman

An excerpt from our "What Could Have Been" series and script review for Joss Whedon's Wonder Woman which will be available 06/05/17: 2.) Plot Stability I’m reminded of a story Kevin Smith tells when...

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Fanfiction

While watching Rise of Skywalker, one thing became very clear almost right from the start, this film was going to be a mess. It was like they were trying to cram in...

The Nice Guys – Vintage 90s Shane Black

An excerpt from my script review for The Nice Guys which will be available 05/23/16: 2.) Plot Stability Let’s be honest. This is a Lethal Weapon reboot. As I read, I could easily see...

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