

The Queen's Gambit
In a world of mediocrity and toxic lies, it's inspiring to see what truly talented and intelligent people can do when given the chance....


TENET
Some feel that TENET doesn’t work on many levels. I suggest that many but not all of its issues can be found in its screenplay. Because...


Excerpt from a recent script report
'A screenplay beat is a moment of change, where reality refutes a character’s understanding, intent or overall agenda. Something changes...


Excerpt from a recent script report
'A screenplay scene is a dynamic in which something essential is exchanged or revealed, or withheld compellingly. Characters and the...


Excerpts from a recent script report
'Consider the TOO FURIOUS films, or a good Bond film - CASINO ROYALE (2006), and the MISSION IMPOSSIBLE films. More screen time is given...
1st 12
Here are the 1st 12 scenes of a screenplay I was commissioned to write some years ago. It remains work I take pride in and enjoy reading....
Captain's log
Loglines matter. A bad logline will get you nowhere. A good logline can help. A top logline can set you apart. I've had to write hundreds...
Film financing
If your film project is partially shot or shot and needs more money for marketing etc, I have access to a London film finance company...
Quote unquote
'Stories don’t have a middle or an end anymore. They usually have a beginning that never stops beginning.' - Steven Spielberg


1917
Once in a blue moon, a film comes along that redefines the form. I suggest that 1917 (2020 – Sam Mendes) is such a film. I say this not...