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....
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
We break scripts down the Monday after its opening weekend. Read detailed reviews and see what current writers selling scripts are doing right, and sometimes wrong.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...