StephAndJeff
Script Slayers - A Movie Review and Rewrite Podcast
On Script Slayers, authors Steph and Jeff look at films with problematic screenplays and give them a writing make-over.
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.stephandjeffwrites.com
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Nov 12, 2024
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Episodes
Morbius (2022) 21.10.2023 26:26
In this episode, Jeff and Steph pack their crucifix and garlic and track down Morbius, the Living Vampire. Is this Marvel movie worth checking out? Or does it deserve a stake through it's heart? Do movies have hearts? These - and other questions - will be answered as we sink our fangs (couldn't resist - should have, but couldn't) into Morbius.
After Earth (2013) 02.10.2023 24:31
In this episode, Steph and Jeff travel to a future Earth, in which the most dangerous things are terrible acting and boring stories. So...yeah, After Earth needs a rewrite. Listen in and find out what we do to fix this Will Smith bomb.
Gone (2012) 18.09.2023 27:48
In this episode, Steph and Jeff take a look at the 2012 thriller, Gone. Is it worth watching? Or does it need a Script Slayers make-over? Listen in and find out.
Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) 04.09.2023 28:29
In this episode of Script Slayers, Steph and Jeff visit Jurassic World: Dominion. How do you make a $265 million film about dinosaurs unwatchable? Can we fix it? Listen in and find out.
Bullet Train (2022) 21.08.2023 22:37
In this episode, Steph and Jeff board the Bullet Train. Is this action-comedy worth the ticket? Or does it need to be...ummm...derailed?
Jupiter Ascending (2015) 07.08.2023 28:15
In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out the Sci Fi epic Jupiter Ascending. Wait, is epic the right term? Bloated, meandering snoozefest? That's better. Anyway, we'll do our best to rewrite this into something watchable. Fun bonus game: See if you can determine when Jeff switches from Jupiter the planet to Jupiter the person, but confusingly does not make that clear. Too. Many. Jupiters.
365 Days (2020) 24.07.2023 24:50
In 2020, while we all sat at home waiting for the viral apocalypse to bring civilization crashing down, Netflix waded into the soft-core sex pool. Many people cannon-balled right after them. Is 365 Days a good movie? Does it need a rewrite? Is that even still a question?
Vampires (1998) 10.07.2023 31:37
In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out Vampire$. 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.
Slumberland (2022) 26.06.2023 30:04
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?
Bright (2017) 06.06.2023 33:46
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.
Showgirls (1995) 22.05.2023 29:51
In this episode, Steph and Jeff check out the cinematic masterpiece that is Showgirls. Can perfection be improved on? Listen in to find out.
The King's Daughter (2022) 08.05.2023 32:45
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.
The Pale Blue Eye (2022) 24.04.2023 28:05
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.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) 10.04.2023 30:31
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.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Parts 1 and 2 (2011, 2012) 29.03.2023 35:48
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.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) 13.03.2023 31:25
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.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) 27.02.2023 32:03
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.
Blonde 13.02.2023 33:21
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.
Twilight (2008) 30.01.2023 43:33
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.
The Fifth Element 16.01.2023 36:08
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.
Army of the Dead 02.01.2023 36:03
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.
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