Too many films have drawn inspiration from 1979’s Alien over the years, including countless C-list rip-offs not worth mentioning. The newest is actually an A-list production entitled…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: The Claustrophobic “Underwater” Doesn’t Go Deep Enough”
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New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Passion and Art Collide in the Exquisite “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”
Portrait of a Lady on Fire, the newest film from French writer/director Celine Sciamma, is one of the more unique love stories of the 2019 movie season.…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Passion and Art Collide in the Exquisite “Portrait of a Lady on Fire””
New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Greta Gerwig Gives Us a Thoroughly Contemporary Take on “Little Women”
In this overpopulated age of remakes, reboots, and re-imaginings, how do you find a new path in on a property that’s already been told on the big…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Greta Gerwig Gives Us a Thoroughly Contemporary Take on “Little Women””
New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: “1917” Presents a New Take (One Take) on the Horrors of War
Designating the stakes in a war movie is easy. It’s death, destruction, and the obliteration of a nation. Making a war movie that stands apart from so…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: “1917” Presents a New Take (One Take) on the Horrors of War”
New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: “Richard Jewell” is a Compelling but Controversial Character Study
For over a decade now, films directed by Clint Eastwood have been somewhat of a mixed bag. For every good film like Changeling (2008), Invictus (2009), and…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: “Richard Jewell” is a Compelling but Controversial Character Study”
New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: “Uncut Gems” Makes for a Tense and Tumultuous Character Study
There are many outstanding qualities to the new film Uncut Gems. It’s a vivid character study that stars Adam Sandler in his best screen performance to date.…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: “Uncut Gems” Makes for a Tense and Tumultuous Character Study”
New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Rian Johnson Hilariously Riffs on Agatha Christie with “Knives Out”
Agatha Christie’s estate in England has made a concerted effort over the past few years to revitalize the late, great author’s works, particularly in adaptations for the…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Rian Johnson Hilariously Riffs on Agatha Christie with “Knives Out””
