Some may prefer the Jason Bourne and Taken movie franchises, but for pure, unadulterated action, there are none better these days than John Wick. The series has yielded…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: When It Comes to Action, “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” Kills It”

Elle Fanning’s film career started when she was just shy of three years old and played the younger version of her sister Dakota’s character in 2001’s I…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Elle Fanning Comes Alive in Max Minghella’s Sly “Teen Spirit””

It’s Easter week, and appropriately, a movie about the life of Jesus Christ is opening this weekend. This one stars Joaquin Phoenix in the role of ‘The…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: The Hurdles of Writing ‘The King of Kings’ for the Big Screen”

The infamous Manson Family murders have been the subject of numerous films, TV movies, true crime specials, and documentaries over the past 50 years, but never in…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: “The Haunting of Sharon Tate” Examines a Horrific Crime with Surprising Sensitivity”

The classic Disney animated feature Dumbo from 1941 was a mere 64 minutes long. The new live-action version is one-hour and 52 minutes. This new take on…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: The Live-Action “Dumbo” Forgets to Keep It Simple”

Those expecting the post-WWII love story The Aftermath to resemble 1942’s Casablanca are bound to be disappointed. Equally frustrated will be those audiences hoping for an erotic…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Keira Knightley Imbues the Epic WWII Love Story “The Aftermath” With Pain and Intimacy”

The goal of most horror films is to scare the ever-loving shite out of you. But effective horror needs to be seen, not watched, through the hands…… Read more “New Review from Jeff York of Creative Screenwriting Magazine: Jordan Peele’s New Horror Film “Us” Is Scary Good Fun”