Although I’m a staunch supporter of classic screenplay structure and the core “rules” of screenwriting (three acts, a main character, clear goal, stakes, immediacy), that doesn’t mean I don’t like films that take chances and do things differently. In fact, I love breaking down films that ignore this classic approach (and still manage to be […]

Genre: ComedyPremise: An uptight secret service agent is assigned to the worst former president in U.S. history, who becomes the target of an assassination attempt. About: Spec script El Presidente was picked up by Warner Brothers late last year, but I could’ve sworn this script was kicking around a couple of years ago with Tom […]

Genre: Action-AdventurePremise: Indiana Jones goes in search of the famed “The Lost City Of The Gods,” which is supposed to hold inside it all the knowledge in the universe.About: Before Spielberg’s go-to writer David Koepp wrote Crystal Skull, super screenwriter Frank Darabont worked on a draft of the script. Darabont, like many who took on […]

Genre: DramaPremise: The real life story of a vacationing family’s struggle to find each other after the infamous 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.About: Thought this script was somewhat relevant considering Friday’s horrible events in Japan. I’m also reviewing it as a reminder to help out if you can. Please donate to a relief fund if possible. […]

Genre: Period/Drama/ThrillerPremise: A young drifter infiltrates a married couple’s home, roping them into an insurance scam that results in disaster. About: Every Friday, I review a script from the readers of the site. If you’re interested in submitting your script for an Amateur Review, send it in PDF form, along with your title, genre, logline, […]