Resident Evil – A Nod to the Fans?

An excerpt from my script review for Resident Evil (2026) which will be available 09/29/26: 2.) Plot Stability After reading the initial portions of the Capn’s review, I paused to see if the script...

Resident Evil (2026) A Deconstructed Video Game Movie Adaptation

I would have liked to review this movie on the start of Horror Month, but Sony had other plans, I guess. You could say I’m a longtime Resident Evil game fan, going all...

It Waits – Description that kills…your reader’s interest.

An excerpt from my script review for It Waits which will be available 09/22/26: 4.) Dialogue and Description The main thing we’re going to cover here is reviewing the amateur tendencies to include what...

28 Years Later – Not as bad as everyone says?

An excerpt from my script review for 28 Years Later which will be available 09/02/26: 2.) Plot Stability Truth be told I probably should have seen or read the second installment before the third. By...

The Death of Robin Hood – More A24’s Speed…

An excerpt from my script review for The Death of Robin Hood which will be available 08/24/26: 1.) Marketability of the Idea This is Robin at the end of his career, and looking for...

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...
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Capone – What’s the point of the script? Don’t catch syphilis?

An excerpt from my script review for Capone (2020) which will be available 05/18/20: 2.) Plot Stability Two main concerns here. First and foremost, I thought this was going to be a “treasure hunt” while...

First Reformed – Intended Plot vs. Plot Reality

An excerpt from my script review for First Reformed which will be available 02/04/19: 2.) Plot Stability Ideas kick around all the time in our heads.  Some good, some bad. The good ones are what drive us to commit...

Write to Reals: Scream Resurrection – Supersized Season 3 Review!

Hey, ladies and gentlemen - I’m here with a super-review of the entire 3rd season of Scream - titled Scream: Resurrection! Now, slashers (as you longtime readers know) are near and dear to...

The Tragedy of Macbeth – Can you make use of public domain?

An excerpt from my script review for The Tragedy of Macbeth which will be available 03/07/22: 1.) Marketability of the Idea Not sure what I was expecting when I decided to tackle this particular...

Nomadland – Glad You Made It

An excerpt from my script review for Nomadland which will be available 03/01/21: 2.) Plot Stability The story? Fern visits places, meets new people, and works the odd seasonal job. What drew me in? Wall Drug. South Dakota...

F Valentine’s Day – What does it remind YOU of?

God, what is that smell? Did you shit yourself? Something is in the air. Oh wait, I know what it is. It’s love. Love is in the air again and it smells...

Without Remorse – Make It Readable

An excerpt from my script review for Without Remorse which will be available 05/03/21: 4.) Dialogue and Description (NOTE - For whatever reason John Clark is called "John Kelly" in the script.) Honestly, the dialogue...

Replicas – Conflicting Sci-fi Concepts?

An excerpt from SK's script review for Replicas which will be available 01/14/19: What (Really) Doesn't Work -I want to talk about character building for a moment here. Basically all we learn about...

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