Writing about Writing

Wicked: For Good. Who can say if it's been changed for the better? Read my Adaptation Analysis of WICKED (Part 2) to find out!

I’ll use the only football language I know to say: HIM (2025) fumbles what should’ve been a touchdown premise. When the best thing you can say about a football body horror cult movie is "well, it was shot nicely"… It’s disappointing, to say the least. Read the full post for more!

Having a fever while watching THE HOME (2025) should be required for the viewing experience. This fever dream of a horror film stars Pete Davidson in a baffling, blood-soaked mess that thinks it’s clever but forgets to be coherent. I broke it down the same way I do when I screen films for festivals, so if you’ve ever wondered what screeners really say behind the scenes, or you just love a good cinematic trainwreck, this one’s for you!

Giving constructive feedback can be challenging, especially when the story isn't great. I put my own advice to the test by writing coverage for the worst double feature of the year: SNOW WHITE and A MINECRAFT MOVIE.

You know the elevator pitch. But what about elevator coverage? It's a skill that takes you beyond "I liked it" when asked your opinion!

Your first 15 pages can make or break your script. Learn how to hook your audience fast—or risk their eternal boredom. 🔥🎬

How to make a movie that’s 2.5 hours long and still says nothing: a lesson in mid storytelling, starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan.

From stage to screen: How Wicked’s themes and characters evolve between the musical and the film adaptation.

Can MomTok survive this coverage report? Read on for my analysis of THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES, the best reality show in recent years.

A strong script doesn’t always make a strong film. Here's why a story's "why" matters more than anything else...

A musical, courtroom drama, and psychological thriller walk into a bar. The result is Folie à Deux, and it's better than the original Joker.

What works in the Heathers musical? What doesn't work in the original film? What makes both of them shine in their own ways? Read on to see!

There's a growing trend of depicting anxiety in family media. How can this help shape future generations for the better?

How would THE FALL GUY fare if submitted for coverage? Find out in this post, and gain some insight into the story analysis process!

The low point is the start of the most predictable part of a movie. What can you do to make it more effective?