The art of dialogue. Whereas every other component of screenwriting can be taught, dialogue remains a shapeless colorless mist, something we keep trying to grab onto, yet continually come up empty. How elusive is dialogue? Do a Google search right now. Try to find one article about dialogue that has a tip in it that […]

Genre: Drama Premise: (from Hit List) Set against the austere backdrop of pig-hunting in modern day Hawaii, an unlikely bond is formed when an orphaned wild piglet takes shelter in the back yard of a grieving couple, leading to a series of emotional journeys and consequences for man and pig alike About: This script finished […]

Genre: Superhero/1 Hour TV Drama Premise: (from Wikipedia) In a world in which super-powered “heroes” have become commonplace, they are syndicated, monetized, and marketed by a company called Vought International. Unfortunately, money and privilege corrupt, and many of the “supes” give in to their darker impulses. A clandestine group of normal-human vigilantes then arises to […]

This is who needs to star in the Top 25 Script I review! In this newsletter, I go over my thoughts on Marvel’s experimental Phase 4, give some candid opinions on this month’s trailers, with a special shout out to Knives Out. I sneak into the muddy waters of that new Matt Damon Ben Affleck […]

Genre: Drama Premise: A fading moving star and his trusty stuntman navigate the perils of Hollywood in 1969. About: Psychologically, it was imperative that Once Upon a Time in Hollywood cross the 40 million dollar mark this weekend. So thank goodness it was BARREELLLLY able to do so, grabbing 40.2 million dollars. The film has […]