In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out the Sci Fi epic Jupiter Ascending. Wait, is epic the right term? Bloated, meandering snoozefest? That's better. Anyway, we'll do our best to rewrite this into something watchable. Fun bonus game: See if you can determine when Jeff switches from Jupiter the planet to Jupiter the person, but confusingly does not make that clear. Too. Many. Jupiters.
In 2020, while we all sat at home waiting for the viral apocalypse to bring civilization crashing down, Netflix waded into the soft-core sex pool. Many people cannon-balled right after them. Is 365 Days a good movie? Does it need a rewrite? Is that even still a question?
In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out Vampire$. Is this late-90s John Carpenter film worth checking out? Or is it like other late-90s movies - heavy on the 'meh' and in desperate need of a rewrite? Listen and find out.
In this is episode, Steph and Jeff review and rewrite. Is the film worth watching? Would a rewrite save it? Or should you just roll over and go back to sleep?
In this episode. Steph and Jeff take a look at Bright. Does a mashup of Training Day and Lord of the Rings work? Or does Bright need a rewrite? What do you think -- I mean, look at the title of the podcast.
In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out the cinematic masterpiece that is Showgirls. Can perfection be improved on? Listen in to find out.
In this episode, we check out the period fantasy film, The King's Daughter. It is rarely a good sign when a film spends almost a decade sitting on a shelf. The King's Daughter doesn't break that trend - but could a rewrite save it? That's why we're here.
In this episode, Jeff and Steph travel back in time to solve a 19th Century murder mystery...well, to watch a movie about solving a 19th Century murder mystery. We're authors, not time travelling detectives. Anyway, does The Pale Blue Eye pass muster in our non-pale, non-blue eyes? Or does it need a rewrite? You'll have to listen to find out.
In this episode, Steph and Jeff travel to the future and check out Luc Besson's Valerian. Is this colorful comic book adaptation worth checking out as is? Or does it need the Script Slayer treatment? You'll have to listen to find out.
In this episode, Steph and Jeff smush together the last two films in the Twilight series. Does Breaking Dawn fair better than the previous installments? Or does these films need the Script Slayer treatment? There's only one way to find out.
In this episode Jeff and Steph check out the third movie in the Twilight series. More vampires and werewolves...but do we get a better plot or more engaging character development? Or will your hosts have to rewrite this thing? The answer to the second question is probably 'yes' -- but you'll have to listen to find out.
In this episode of Script Slayers, Jeff and Steph go back to Forks, Washington. Bella, Edward and the gang have wacky adventures, make new friends and discover the true meaning of Christmas, while stopping old man Smithers from making off with the funds for the orphanage. Or something like that. Can we save this movie? You have to listen in to find out.
In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out 2022's Blonde. Does this biopic of Marilyn Monroe hold up to our scrutiny? Or does it need a rewrite? Spoilers...it needs a rewrite.
In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out the first film in the Twilight series. Are sparkle-vampires the real problem with Twilight? Or is it a poorly written film with problematic characterizations? And can Steph and Jeff fix the problems with the story? Listen and find out.
In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out Luc Besson's The Fifth Element. Although quotable and colorful, does it also need a rewrite? Well, that is what we're here for.
Zach Snyder returns to the land of the undead with this big-budget, Netflix zombie flick. Is it any good? Well, if it didn't have script problems, it wouldn't be on our show.
