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Not looking for any further reviews on my script. Im in the process of revising it. Thank you :)...
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Not looking for any further reviews on my script. Im in the process of revising it. Thank you :)
Submissions by mmckean
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a short story by mmckean
Don't be trapped by the limitations of your own mind.
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a short story by mmckean
A disheartened psychic searches for someone to believe her.
Reviews by mmckean 112
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A review of Modern Nostalgiaby mmckean on 03/20/2013Hey Adamrc, Your screenplay, Modern Nostalgia, is very well-written but, as I say in the title of my review, there is still some work to do in terms of the actual story. First I want to point out a few things that I liked about the script. David's dialogue, where he responds to Jon by saying that a lot of people are saying they are his son is pretty funny. Good job on that!... Hey Adamrc,
Your screenplay, Modern Nostalgia, is very well-written but, as I say in the title of my review, there is still some work to do in terms of the actual story. First I want to point out a few things that I liked about the script.
David's dialogue, where he responds to Jon by saying that a lot of people are saying they are his son is pretty funny. Good job on that! It was also pretty original.
I loved the relationship between Jon and David throughout the script, and how it grew toward the end. When the script started I wasn't too fond of David, but you really got to see him soften up when he found out Jon was his son.
I also enjoyed your superb job of writing action sequences. Freaking stellar!! I could see the movie action in my head.
Now, on to what didn't work in my opinion...
I read the entire script and was paying very close attention but I cant figure out why the heck Jon and David are total girl magnets? I understand being an attractive guy and all...and David has money...but they are so direct about it that it almost comes across as fantasy. These girls want to throw down and be used by them like it's nothing. What are they getting in return, besides a little booty?
I also didn't like the frequency of the shoot-outs. I mean, don't get me wrong, the action scenes were awesome and they were written really well...I just think that a movie only needs one major shootout. In this script, these guys are constantly blasting the crap out of each other. One person starts shooting and then they all join in. See, in the movie "Enemy of the State" there was only one shootout scene and it worked quite well. It can be done!
The script also had a few cheesy moments in it. Mainly, the guy who had both his sons murdered within like 5 minutes (script time). I didn't hate this scene, and it wasn't bad, but it didnt add anything to the script either.
And finally, what is up with the Adam West "Batman" thing? I didn't get it. These guys are the furthest thing from superheroes, in my opinion. And I don't understand why the son put the Batman action figure on his Dad's tombstone. It seems to suggest that David was his 'hero' but that makes no sense really because he didn't even know he had a father until semi-recently. And really what did his Dad do for him that made such an impact? Besides sending him into the store to pick them up a few beers?
Just some things to think about. This review shouldn't be taken as harsh, because there really is a lot of good stuff going on in this script. Heck, if there wasn't I wouldn't have been able to read the whole thing in a day :)
Keep writing, and good luck. read -
A review of Splinteredby mmckean on 03/17/2013Hey Vbrewer1, I commend you on completing a fairly good script. If I had to guess, I would say you have been writing screenplays for a while now, or you have done a lot of research on how to write one. The actual writing and description in the story is superb. Everything flows well and is a quick and easy read. I like how you set the scene by describing what the characters... Hey Vbrewer1,
I commend you on completing a fairly good script. If I had to guess, I would say you have been writing screenplays for a while now, or you have done a lot of research on how to write one. The actual writing and description in the story is superb. Everything flows well and is a quick and easy read. I like how you set the scene by describing what the characters are doing before introducing the dialogue. It makes for a much easier read that way. I also LOVED what you were trying to do with the flashbacks (very creative) although I did find it to be confusing and at times a little jarring. Maybe there is some way of making us realize that the main character is having these flashes and it is not the screenwriter just jumping around in the telling of the tale. The only other critique I have would be the dialogue, which needs a bunch of work. All of the characters sound exactly the same and the medical professionals (doctors, neurologists, etc) all have generic dialogue, like the writer was unable to make any sort of connection with how people in these occupations behave. This would be where good research comes into play.
I loved the concept though, and although I don't see this being a hollywood blockbuster (because of the dialogue and cliche moments) I do see this as becoming a made-for-TV-movie with a little work and revision.
Keep writing, you are on the right path. read -
A review of World on a String Draft 2by mmckean on 03/12/2013Hey Ccolebrook, I can tell by reading your screenplay that you have been writing for a while. The script had good flow and was a pretty quick read, for the most part. There were sections that seemed to drag on. I was also confused throughout most of the script because the concepts, some of the fantasy elements, were so far out there that they were difficult to understand... Hey Ccolebrook,
I can tell by reading your screenplay that you have been writing for a while. The script had good flow and was a pretty quick read, for the most part. There were sections that seemed to drag on. I was also confused throughout most of the script because the concepts, some of the fantasy elements, were so far out there that they were difficult to understand.
PAGE BY PAGE
P.1
I like the title. Catchy. Something seems wrong with the first scene heading of the script. Perhaps it should read EXT. SPACE or just simply SPACE, and then underneath it you can explain how it is a shot of Earth.
"Blaze their speckled brights"? Huh? Street lights maybe?
You've also written about the skylights and you describe them as shows, media, ads, etc beamed down to earth but skylights are actually better known as the holes people put in roofs for aesthetic purposes.Maybe mention that we are taking about the future here and say that shows and media beamed to Earth is called Skylights.
Nico Every? A rather bizarre and contrived last name. You want to make up an original name but you want it to sound realistic so the story is believable.
P.2
"How are we going to crush with two beer cans?" I dont understand this comment. Crush what? The can?
"Dazzled by the light shows on the sides of buildings. Warmed by the spirit of densely populated streets." Take this out. Sounds like short story material and not script-worthy. Script writing is a visual medium.
Party bot? What is a party bot?
P.3
"A smattering of red lasers shoot off their crown like a confetti bomb" Is there a better way to say this? It paints a very bizarre and humorous picture.
Oribital platforms?
P.4
Missing comma, Chachan's dialogue. "Chachan pulls his pants up-hating." What is he hating?
"A wave of stress swells in his eyes-- breaks into a laugh" What is so funny?
P.5
SPA. Planet cluster -- day. Shouldnt this read SPACE-- PLANET CLUSTER -- DAY
"What looks upwards turns sideways." What????
I really had a difficult time with this entire page.
P.6
Whi is Gab's dialogue broken up. The "back inside the ship" part.
The 'eye' that enters the ship has been referenced in several sic-fi films already. Its a bit cliche unless you re-imagine it somehow and make it your own.
"Eye Contact" is meant to be funny, but you should never use these little dry witticisms in a script! If you were saying it in person I might laugh, but if you are writing this to be read by stuck up film producers (and most of them are very stuck up) they will not find it funny at all, but will think it is amateurish.
P.7
The idea of this eye pulling his fingers off the handle is a bit funny. Was this the intention?
P.9
"In the foot of the jumbo tron hologram." Huh?
P.13
"Rabaan looks Nico dead in the eye." This phrase --Dead in the eye--is cliche.
P. 14
Stun balls? I get it but I would try to think of a more creative phrase to describe them.
P. 18
Cut out the "DING!" It sounds amateurish. Trust me, I am guilty of this as well. From what I have read in screenplay books, you only put the sound in all caps if it is a sound that has to be synthesized or digitally altered -- something bizarre...like the gurgling noise in grudge would be a classic example. A simple ding doesnt need to be in caps.
P. 38
Sound gun? Once again, perhaps we could be more creative here and use sonic blaster or sonic pistol or something.
Powered boot? Need I say more?
P.40
"Chachan roots around the room for something" Why did you use that word? Roots?
P. 50
"Come on now" "We can make it" Cheesy dialogue.
P. 52
"Its the perfect temperature." Extraneous information. You cant see or hear the 'perfect' temperature.
P. 68
Okay, so this ship, the Atlas, will eat you if you dont take control of it fast enough? Doesn't make sense.
P. 71
Bright's dialogue. "Stop! Stop! You're all better than this." A bit cheesy. Dont forget to use subtext when writing dialogue. People dont talk like this, unless they are psychologists or something.
I could continue, but in a nutshell the problem is a lack of transference from your imagination to the page. I think you are extremely creative and you have really good ideas, but sometimes I just cant catch on to what your talking about because it isnt explained really. I dont even know exactly what year we are in in this script. Also, there are things that are just so incredible that it almost turns funny. Exaggeration, hyperbole, is a fine line to walk because it can quickly turn into a comedy piece or maybe even a B movie, or both. Know your intentions before starting a script, and have your friends read through it and ask them if they were able to follow along alright.
I hope this review helped. You have a lot of talent and I can see this script going places with a bit of work. I like the idea of the crown having all of those powers. Thats pretty awesome. People like stories like this too, stories where a protagonist starts out as a nothing and becomes a super cool hero :)
Keep the pen moving read
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Submissions by mmckean
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a short story by mmckean
Don't be trapped by the limitations of your own mind.
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a short story by mmckean
A disheartened psychic searches for someone to believe her.
Reviews by mmckean 112
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A review of Modern Nostalgiaby mmckean on 03/20/2013Hey Adamrc, Your screenplay, Modern Nostalgia, is very well-written but, as I say in the title of my review, there is still some work to do in terms of the actual story. First I want to point out a few things that I liked about the script. David's dialogue, where he responds to Jon by saying that a lot of people are saying they are his son is pretty funny. Good job on that!... Hey Adamrc,
Your screenplay, Modern Nostalgia, is very well-written but, as I say in the title of my review, there is still some work to do in terms of the actual story. First I want to point out a few things that I liked about the script.
David's dialogue, where he responds to Jon by saying that a lot of people are saying they are his son is pretty funny. Good job on that! It was also pretty original.
I loved the relationship between Jon and David throughout the script, and how it grew toward the end. When the script started I wasn't too fond of David, but you really got to see him soften up when he found out Jon was his son.
I also enjoyed your superb job of writing action sequences. Freaking stellar!! I could see the movie action in my head.
Now, on to what didn't work in my opinion...
I read the entire script and was paying very close attention but I cant figure out why the heck Jon and David are total girl magnets? I understand being an attractive guy and all...and David has money...but they are so direct about it that it almost comes across as fantasy. These girls want to throw down and be used by them like it's nothing. What are they getting in return, besides a little booty?
I also didn't like the frequency of the shoot-outs. I mean, don't get me wrong, the action scenes were awesome and they were written really well...I just think that a movie only needs one major shootout. In this script, these guys are constantly blasting the crap out of each other. One person starts shooting and then they all join in. See, in the movie "Enemy of the State" there was only one shootout scene and it worked quite well. It can be done!
The script also had a few cheesy moments in it. Mainly, the guy who had both his sons murdered within like 5 minutes (script time). I didn't hate this scene, and it wasn't bad, but it didnt add anything to the script either.
And finally, what is up with the Adam West "Batman" thing? I didn't get it. These guys are the furthest thing from superheroes, in my opinion. And I don't understand why the son put the Batman action figure on his Dad's tombstone. It seems to suggest that David was his 'hero' but that makes no sense really because he didn't even know he had a father until semi-recently. And really what did his Dad do for him that made such an impact? Besides sending him into the store to pick them up a few beers?
Just some things to think about. This review shouldn't be taken as harsh, because there really is a lot of good stuff going on in this script. Heck, if there wasn't I wouldn't have been able to read the whole thing in a day :)
Keep writing, and good luck. read -
A review of Splinteredby mmckean on 03/17/2013Hey Vbrewer1, I commend you on completing a fairly good script. If I had to guess, I would say you have been writing screenplays for a while now, or you have done a lot of research on how to write one. The actual writing and description in the story is superb. Everything flows well and is a quick and easy read. I like how you set the scene by describing what the characters... Hey Vbrewer1,
I commend you on completing a fairly good script. If I had to guess, I would say you have been writing screenplays for a while now, or you have done a lot of research on how to write one. The actual writing and description in the story is superb. Everything flows well and is a quick and easy read. I like how you set the scene by describing what the characters are doing before introducing the dialogue. It makes for a much easier read that way. I also LOVED what you were trying to do with the flashbacks (very creative) although I did find it to be confusing and at times a little jarring. Maybe there is some way of making us realize that the main character is having these flashes and it is not the screenwriter just jumping around in the telling of the tale. The only other critique I have would be the dialogue, which needs a bunch of work. All of the characters sound exactly the same and the medical professionals (doctors, neurologists, etc) all have generic dialogue, like the writer was unable to make any sort of connection with how people in these occupations behave. This would be where good research comes into play.
I loved the concept though, and although I don't see this being a hollywood blockbuster (because of the dialogue and cliche moments) I do see this as becoming a made-for-TV-movie with a little work and revision.
Keep writing, you are on the right path. read -
A review of World on a String Draft 2by mmckean on 03/12/2013Hey Ccolebrook, I can tell by reading your screenplay that you have been writing for a while. The script had good flow and was a pretty quick read, for the most part. There were sections that seemed to drag on. I was also confused throughout most of the script because the concepts, some of the fantasy elements, were so far out there that they were difficult to understand... Hey Ccolebrook,
I can tell by reading your screenplay that you have been writing for a while. The script had good flow and was a pretty quick read, for the most part. There were sections that seemed to drag on. I was also confused throughout most of the script because the concepts, some of the fantasy elements, were so far out there that they were difficult to understand.
PAGE BY PAGE
P.1
I like the title. Catchy. Something seems wrong with the first scene heading of the script. Perhaps it should read EXT. SPACE or just simply SPACE, and then underneath it you can explain how it is a shot of Earth.
"Blaze their speckled brights"? Huh? Street lights maybe?
You've also written about the skylights and you describe them as shows, media, ads, etc beamed down to earth but skylights are actually better known as the holes people put in roofs for aesthetic purposes.Maybe mention that we are taking about the future here and say that shows and media beamed to Earth is called Skylights.
Nico Every? A rather bizarre and contrived last name. You want to make up an original name but you want it to sound realistic so the story is believable.
P.2
"How are we going to crush with two beer cans?" I dont understand this comment. Crush what? The can?
"Dazzled by the light shows on the sides of buildings. Warmed by the spirit of densely populated streets." Take this out. Sounds like short story material and not script-worthy. Script writing is a visual medium.
Party bot? What is a party bot?
P.3
"A smattering of red lasers shoot off their crown like a confetti bomb" Is there a better way to say this? It paints a very bizarre and humorous picture.
Oribital platforms?
P.4
Missing comma, Chachan's dialogue. "Chachan pulls his pants up-hating." What is he hating?
"A wave of stress swells in his eyes-- breaks into a laugh" What is so funny?
P.5
SPA. Planet cluster -- day. Shouldnt this read SPACE-- PLANET CLUSTER -- DAY
"What looks upwards turns sideways." What????
I really had a difficult time with this entire page.
P.6
Whi is Gab's dialogue broken up. The "back inside the ship" part.
The 'eye' that enters the ship has been referenced in several sic-fi films already. Its a bit cliche unless you re-imagine it somehow and make it your own.
"Eye Contact" is meant to be funny, but you should never use these little dry witticisms in a script! If you were saying it in person I might laugh, but if you are writing this to be read by stuck up film producers (and most of them are very stuck up) they will not find it funny at all, but will think it is amateurish.
P.7
The idea of this eye pulling his fingers off the handle is a bit funny. Was this the intention?
P.9
"In the foot of the jumbo tron hologram." Huh?
P.13
"Rabaan looks Nico dead in the eye." This phrase --Dead in the eye--is cliche.
P. 14
Stun balls? I get it but I would try to think of a more creative phrase to describe them.
P. 18
Cut out the "DING!" It sounds amateurish. Trust me, I am guilty of this as well. From what I have read in screenplay books, you only put the sound in all caps if it is a sound that has to be synthesized or digitally altered -- something bizarre...like the gurgling noise in grudge would be a classic example. A simple ding doesnt need to be in caps.
P. 38
Sound gun? Once again, perhaps we could be more creative here and use sonic blaster or sonic pistol or something.
Powered boot? Need I say more?
P.40
"Chachan roots around the room for something" Why did you use that word? Roots?
P. 50
"Come on now" "We can make it" Cheesy dialogue.
P. 52
"Its the perfect temperature." Extraneous information. You cant see or hear the 'perfect' temperature.
P. 68
Okay, so this ship, the Atlas, will eat you if you dont take control of it fast enough? Doesn't make sense.
P. 71
Bright's dialogue. "Stop! Stop! You're all better than this." A bit cheesy. Dont forget to use subtext when writing dialogue. People dont talk like this, unless they are psychologists or something.
I could continue, but in a nutshell the problem is a lack of transference from your imagination to the page. I think you are extremely creative and you have really good ideas, but sometimes I just cant catch on to what your talking about because it isnt explained really. I dont even know exactly what year we are in in this script. Also, there are things that are just so incredible that it almost turns funny. Exaggeration, hyperbole, is a fine line to walk because it can quickly turn into a comedy piece or maybe even a B movie, or both. Know your intentions before starting a script, and have your friends read through it and ask them if they were able to follow along alright.
I hope this review helped. You have a lot of talent and I can see this script going places with a bit of work. I like the idea of the crown having all of those powers. Thats pretty awesome. People like stories like this too, stories where a protagonist starts out as a nothing and becomes a super cool hero :)
Keep the pen moving read -
A review of The Many Missing of Hillsborough County (V.3)by mmckean on 08/04/2012The actually writing is excellent. The story idea needs a little work though, it's pretty cliche. This script is gonna be a hard sell. I'm on page 19 and I don't feel like the script is pushing me along to read more. The killer with the axe was interesting, but it didn't involve the main character directly. By page 10, the main character should be involved and the story should... The actually writing is excellent. The story idea needs a little work though, it's pretty cliche. This script is gonna be a hard sell. I'm on page 19 and I don't feel like the script is pushing me along to read more. The killer with the axe was interesting, but it didn't involve the main character directly. By page 10, the main character should be involved and the story should be taking off. Im on page 20 and we haven't left the set-up yet.
Nice touch with Harold and Maude at the end; I didn't see it coming. I still think this script needs "pumped up" in terms of action. There's just not enough stuff going on to hold your interests.
P. 5: Abrupt jump from car scene to 'dream.' This dream doesn't make any sense. It turns us away from Cooper's character, which isn't good since he's the protagonist of the story. Consider taking it out.
P. 8: 'Cooper turns into Uncle Harold' <---- Jarring. Think of a different way to describe this transition.
P. 13: Match cut to egg is awesome! Well done! read -
A review of Ten Thousand Words - Revby mmckean on 08/03/2012P. 2: "I'll can" should read "I can" The beats of action seem uninteresting because I think they've been spaced out too much. I know brevity is important in a script but some thoughts actually should go together and not be serrated with overused spaces. I like the scene with Huma dressing her dead mother. morbidly awesome. Having trouble following the story, especially since... P. 2: "I'll can" should read "I can"
The beats of action seem uninteresting because I think they've been spaced out too much. I know brevity is important in a script but some thoughts actually should go together and not be serrated with overused spaces. I like the scene with Huma dressing her dead mother. morbidly awesome.
Having trouble following the story, especially since its hard to determine if you're in the picture, in a flashback, or in the present.
"A mix of tension and heightened emotion hang in the air" <--- if you can't SEE it, or HEAR it, then leave it out of the script.
I like how you handled the SERIES OF SHOTS (The "Click" is a nice touch) The main problem here is that the story has a huge jump around from the beginning to the middle (where he takes Huma to the Gallery). This can be fixed by being more specific with labeling. Try saying ON PICTURE: (And then use this space to describe what is being seen). You should also give more hints when the story is changing. Keep working on this and you'll have a winner. The war scenes seem very realistic to me, and that is good in this type of script. very sellable. read -
A review of Shall come to passby mmckean on 04/11/2012This film serves as a wake-up call to the immoral people that dominate our society. It's a more modern version of the "Left Behind" series. The filming is very well done, the acting is good, and the story is excellent. Keep up the good work, icrae29! You have got talent. I would recommend this film!
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A review of The Angry Birdsby mmckean on 03/17/2012When I first read this, I was trying to figure out what the heck was going on. I decided to take a look at your notes to find out what you were trying to do with this piece, and I saw that this is basically a movie idea. Which is good, because as a short story it needs a lot of work. If this is a movie idea though I suggest you write it as a "treatment." A treatment is a short,... When I first read this, I was trying to figure out what the heck was going on. I decided to take a look at your notes to find out what you were trying to do with this piece, and I saw that this is basically a movie idea. Which is good, because as a short story it needs a lot of work. If this is a movie idea though I suggest you write it as a "treatment." A treatment is a short, 4 page summary of your movie. It's told using visual imagery and action. The problem with the treatment you've submitted here is that it's all pretty difficult to visualize (and movies are pretty visual). Try adding more description to both the action and the characters. This should help tighten this up and make your movie easier to pitch. And don't forget about proofreading; I noticed several typos.
Take care,
M.L. read -
A review of Grandma Ellieby mmckean on 03/17/2012I really enjoyed reading this story. You made me smile. Poor Grandma Ellie, she's really going to have to make a few changes now! Is there going to be a part 2? I think you could keep going with this story. It kind of reminds me of that movie with Aston Kutcher, where he meets his girlfriends family and when, they see he's Caucasion, they ask him if they're being audited... I really enjoyed reading this story. You made me smile. Poor Grandma Ellie, she's really going to have to make a few changes now! Is there going to be a part 2? I think you could keep going with this story. It kind of reminds me of that movie with Aston Kutcher, where he meets his girlfriends family and when, they see he's Caucasion, they ask him if they're being audited.
I only have a couple critiques for you. At the beginning, there are several lines of dialogue that are completely uninterrupted by beats of action. Every once in a while, you see authors who have the characters going back and forth with dialogue and I think you've picked up on that and tried to incorporate it into your writing. The thing is, authors usually use that tactic when the character's are becoming really emotional about something. When the characters are just talking though, there are usually some beats of action or description between dialogue passages.
For example:
"Do you think this has too many calories in it?"
"Well, I wouldn't choose it."
"I really am trying to lose weight. Maybe I'll put it back and find something else."
Now, let's try adding in some beats of action:
"Do you think this has too many calories in it?" Deanna said, as she read the back of the cereal box.
"Well, I wouldn't choose it."
Deanna rubbed her stomach, while she sucked in her gut. "I really am trying to lose weight. Maybe I'll put it back and find something else."
See how the second passage is a little better?
Now if you have an emotionally-charged scene, it's better to leave the descriptions out. And I'll show you why:
"Oh no, you didn't not just call me that!"
"I sure did, bitch, and what are you going to do about it?"
"I'm going to claw your face off!"
Now, if you add the descriptions in:
"Oh no, you did not just call me that!" Rebecca shouted, as her face bloomed with fury
"I sure did, bitch, and what are you going to do about it?" Julie snapped, with a scowl.
Rebecca raised her hand, showing her sharp fingernails, "I'm going to claw your face off!"
See how the first one is a little better? In an emotionally-charged scene you usually take the description out so the whole thing reads faster.
Well, I've said enough now. I hope this helps.
Take care. And keep writing!
M.L. read -
A review of The Barnby mmckean on 03/17/2012I must say, this is a rare delight. The story sucked me in right from the start and it didn't let me go. The character's were realistic, the pacing was amazing, and the suspense was superbly executed. This story deserves its spot as a 'featured submission.' I would take my hat off to you, if I was wearing one. Have you published anything yet? I look forward to reading more... I must say, this is a rare delight. The story sucked me in right from the start and it didn't let me go. The character's were realistic, the pacing was amazing, and the suspense was superbly executed. This story deserves its spot as a 'featured submission.' I would take my hat off to you, if I was wearing one.
Have you published anything yet?
I look forward to reading more of your work.
Take care,
M.L. read -
A review of Dargonby mmckean on 03/15/2012When I first started to read, "Dargon," i was fascinated by the excellent description and prose. But something seemed to be amiss and I just couldn't place it. For some reason the story seemed to drag out for me and toward the middle I was trudging through it, trying to reach the end. The problem is that the story is told in the passive voice. Things seem to be happening to... When I first started to read, "Dargon," i was fascinated by the excellent description and prose. But something seemed to be amiss and I just couldn't place it. For some reason the story seemed to drag out for me and toward the middle I was trudging through it, trying to reach the end. The problem is that the story is told in the passive voice. Things seem to be happening to the protagonist instead of the protagonist acting upon the things. There are several times where the active voice would have livened up the story. But overall, I must say, this was a pretty decent story. Especially the concept, which I believe might be a comment on abortion. It was difficult for me to imagine bums living in the sewers (the bacteria alone would most certainly kill them) but you did such a good job describing the setting that I was forced to suspend disbelief--at least until the story ended. Good job with this story. Keep working at it. read
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**DELETED ACCOUNT** on 03/21/2013
Thank you for your review of my script. I will take your notes and apply them to this script and future projects. You seem very knowledgeable and I hope we can exchange thoughts at a later time! -
f-ceska on 12/09/2012
Hi M, thanks for the comment about 'Reflections', though I think it's a shame you decided to remove the assignment. I'm really not looking for 'ranking' - I just want to know what people's true opinions and reactions are, and you don't have to be a screenplay expert to be honest. Everyone watches movies, so everyone has an idea of what works and what doesn't. (And let's face it, there are a lot of people who think they are experts but aren't and vice versa).
I hope you'll still read it anyway and look forward to your feedback. -
jwest on 09/21/2012
Thanks for the read and review of Ten Thousand Words. -
scotfire on 08/07/2012
you're welcome.
maybe wasn't what you were looking for but I did my best. It is shorter than I normally review. Hard to get the full picture going.
Write it as a story-I'm sure it will come across much better and do well.
Jackie
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wanderingmbhorn on 08/04/2012
Hey M.L., thanks a bunch for your review of THE MANY MISSING..., I really appreciate it! -
lcrae29 on 04/12/2012
Thanks for your review of my short film. -
nick74 on 03/31/2012
mmckean
Hey, man, thanks for the comment! It made me chuckle.
I don't really look at it so much as a measure of the quality of work, but rather due to the fact that I've got 19 submissions posted (one of which is a horribly failed screenplay), which in turn is only a measure of my obsessive tendencies. So I suppose when someone carpet bombs a site with short stories, they're inevitably going to get a few features. Never the less, I never look a gift horse in the mouth. So, I will proudly say "yes! 3 features today! And tomorrow... we'll see."
I revisited Cassandra, in parts, the other day. Delicious stuff, my friend. Keep up the good work and I'll see you around the Street.
Nick -
kashan on 03/29/2012
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KSisk90 on 03/17/2012
Thanks for your review of my story.
I actually hadn't thought of doing a part 2 to it, but hey I guess if your asking about it, then the story must really be good =)
I actually found that picture after writing the story, it fits too perfectly. After I found it I just had to go back and change Ellie's description. lol
I didn't notice while writing it or editing it, but I think your right. It does look a bit off now that I look again. I can definitely add some description to the beginning dialogue.
Also, I had originally wanted to refer to Tyrone as "Ty" at the beginning of the story, and later reveal. But I thought people would see "Ty" and automatically think it was a black name, so I decided against it. What do you think?
Thank you for the review and the advice. Ill definitely keep writing. -
shangauri on 03/15/2012
Hey mmckean
Thanks for your review about my short story "And then there were none"
Yeah, I am very well aware of the Agatha Christie classic as well as the movie made out of it. I just wanna mention here that this story which I wrote is purely fictional. I must have put a disclaimer though ;) . Anyways, i just felt the title is more apt for this story as it is directly related to the ending.
Also, this story does not focus on how the world ended. Its all about what if just 2 persons survived when the whole world ends and they wake up in a mythical place illustrated in the drawing. Why were the fighting? because they didn't know that a message of this sorts exists inside the box. That's were the selfish tendency of humans come into picture which leads to all the fight that happen afterwards.
oh yeah, reg why it was told and not shown is because i am gonna make a short film out of it. I am writing proper screenplay for this. Just to get some comments about the concept i posted it as short story.
and Thanks once again for reading and giving a constructive feedback! :)
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Thank you for your review of my script. I will take your notes and apply them to this script and future projects. You seem very knowledgeable and I hope we can exchange thoughts at a later time!
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Hi M, thanks for the comment about 'Reflections', though I think it's a shame you decided to remove the assignment. I'm really not looking for 'ranking' - I just want to know what people's true opinions and reactions are, and you don't have to be a screenplay expert to be honest. Everyone watches movies, so everyone has an idea of what works and what doesn't. (And let's face it, there are a lot of people who think they are experts but aren't and vice versa).
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Thanks for the read and review of Ten Thousand Words.
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f-ceska on 12/09/2012
I hope you'll still read it anyway and look forward to your feedback.
jwest on 09/21/2012