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On the subject of subjectivity in screenplays.

I recently received feedback on one of my scripts from three different readers. Let’s just say they liked my writing style more than this particular script but you have to remember scripts can be revised and even rewritten many times … Continue reading

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Shutter Island – Hitchcock turning over in grave?

Shutter Island tries too hard and ends too fast. Continue reading

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The Book of Eli – Supernatural or Divine Intervention

In The Book of Eli we see the hero, Denzel Washington on the road in a post-apocalyptic world littered with bomb craters and full of Mad Max characters that appear to be re-using the same costumes from the original movie. … Continue reading

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Avatar – The Matrix meets Dances With Wolves

I know you must be thinking the Atomic Writer has lost it this time, but read the entire post and I think you’ll find new insights into this great movie and agree with my comparison.I really think the title speaks … Continue reading

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Law Abiding Citizen – Characters Slip in Powerful Message

The message slipped in here is this: The justice system is corrupt and it doesn’t matter what is true, it only matters what you can prove in court. Continue reading

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