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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Rewriting Your Script – A Checklist

Hi all. Today I wanted to take some time and chat about rewrites. You've digested serious notes on your project, and realized that although you're not the greatest writer ever, this is a story...

Script Links 5-14-12

After some discussion, Roy and I have altered our selection process. First off, the number of submissions we currently have puts us about 4 months out. That's a solid workload. In addition to...

If I Stay – Script Review

An excerpt from my script review for If I Stay which will be available 8/25/14: 1.) Marketability of the Idea It's based on a book. That little factoid alone will generate reads with folks in...

Albino Crows – Script Review

Hi all. My apologies for the unannounced schedule change. If you're following along in your books, you'll see today was supposed to be William Goodrich's Shutter Me. As I mentioned, we're going to be getting...

Jurassic Park -Reader Review

Our thanks to Jordan for taking the time to review Jurassic Park with me today. Here we take a detailed look at the story and how it relates to Magical Realism. Enjoy! Hey guys. This...

Green Lantern – Script Review

Script: Green Lantern by Greg Berlanti, Michael Green, Marc Guggenheim & Michael Goldenberg Logline: A test pilot is granted an alien ring that bestows him with otherworldly powers, as well as membership...

Criminal – Isn’t Self/less

The Captain reviews the film Criminal: https://youtu.be/JNfRQ4NBjUU From the trailers alone, I got Self/less flashbacks. A film I’ve been championing since it came out. I mean, hell, the films both feature people getting shoved...

Eons – Part 1

Hi all, and welcome to our FIRST Monday review. Hopefully you all know by now Roy and I have switched to a Monday through Friday schedule. We did this since views seemed...

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