World War Z – Write description, not prose.

An excerpt from my script review for World War Z which will be available 08/26/25: 4.) Dialogue and Description Alright, here’s the main focus of discussion. So this script was 120 pages of actual text....

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...
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Bear Chicka Wow Wow

Happy Sunday one and all. Today's script is going to be a tricky one to review. It's one of those stories that a lot of people are going to not like, but...

Pirates of the Caribbean – Script Review

Hi all. It's funny that in all the screenwriting classes I've taken or been a part of, this movie is always referenced. I say that it's funny, because never once was the script offered...

Pardon Our Dust – Upgrade in Progress!

Hi all. Please bear with us today if the forums aren't available. We're currently upgrading our forum software to offer new features and a more unique screenwriting experience! Best, Hank

Cause and Effect Storytelling

Oedipus Rex It was foretold by an oracle that Laius would die at the hands of his son. Trying to prevent this, Laius orders his newborn son killed. No one wants to be...

Escape Room (2019) – Do Thrillers Need Stock Characters?

Remember, self, say Escape Room, not Escape Plan. Escape ROOM not Escape PLAN. One ticket for Escape Plan- Fuck! https://youtu.be/6dSKUoV0SNI While googling Escape Room I was shocked to find so many actual escape rooms in my...

WallyWorld

Hank here. Tip of the day: An "isle" is what we all hope to buy once we sell our scripts for millions of dollars, while an "aisle" is where we buy the Ramen Noodles...

Creed – Did we miss something?

An excerpt from my script review for Creed which will be available 01/18/16: 2.) Plot Stability First, let me start off by saying I'm a HUGE Rocky fan, and of Mr. Stallone for that...

What Could Have Been: The Marvel of the Haunted Castle – Script Review

An excerpt from SK's script review for The Marvel of the Haunted Castle which will be available 04/28/19: So I'm back again, this time reviewing a somewhat well known unproduced script. Here goes. Plot:...

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