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Script vs. Movie: THE SHALLOWS

Script vs. Movie: THE SHALLOWS

by Trevor Mayes | Jul 7, 2016 | Movie Reviews, Script vs. Movie | 6 comments

Here’s another edition of Script vs. Movie, where I take a look at an early version of a script and compare it to the resulting movie. Today’s Battle: THE SHALLOWS SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! This article only discusses the differences between...
The Hobbit and High Frame Rate

The Hobbit and High Frame Rate

by Trevor Mayes | Dec 22, 2013 | Behind the Scenes, Movie Reviews, My Experiences | 5 comments

Liked the movie. Hated the high frame rate. In select IMAX theaters they’re showing the The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug with the higher frame rate (48 frames per second vs. the standard 24 frames per second). Having never seen a movie with this controversial...
Have you ever changed your mind about a movie?

Have you ever changed your mind about a movie?

by Trevor Mayes | Aug 3, 2012 | Feedback, Movie Reviews | 13 comments

Second Looks Have you every been wrong about a movie? You know, you’re flipping channels and happen across a movie you saw a few years ago that you thought sucked, only to be suddenly drawn in by it. For me, that movie was Starship Troopers — Edward...
‘Fright Night’ is for real

‘Fright Night’ is for real

by Trevor Mayes | Feb 28, 2012 | Movie Reviews, True Blood | 6 comments

A couple of years ago, I wrote an open letter to the TV and movie vampires of the world. That’s definitely worth a quick read, but if you’re pressed for time, it can be summarized by a simple question: If blood is so tasty, then why do you leave so much of...
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, SzzzzZZZZ….

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, SzzzzZZZZ….

by Trevor Mayes | Jan 27, 2012 | Movie Reviews, Trailers | 2 comments

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – NOT a Thriller Anyone else a feel little disappointed by this movie? I’ve decided that you can’t call your movie a Thriller if A) no one runs in it, and B) the protagonist is never shown to be in any real danger. An...
Important tip for your action movie’s climax

Important tip for your action movie’s climax

by Trevor Mayes | Jul 24, 2011 | Action Movies, Movie Reviews, Third Act | 5 comments

Note: There’s a very minor Captain America SPOILER directly below, but it’s worth braving because this tip is a really good one. Ready? Let’s get the minor Captain America spoiler out of the way first. In the climax of the the movie, Captain America...
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