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Script Doctor

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One film. 100 words.

A sharp diagnosis and a prescription to fix it.

Years ago, I was a reader for Paramount, evaluating which books were worth adapting for the screen. Now, I’m bringing that same lens to the movies I watch—offering a quick summary and one or two script-level fixes to help the story land.


June 02, 2025

"Indiscreet": Love Makes Fools of the Righteous

June 02, 2025/ Michael Quinn
"Indiscreet": Love Makes Fools of the Righteous

Lying in love isn’t funny—unless it’s absurd.

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June 02, 2025/ Michael Quinn/
script doctor, film review, character study, gay, queer cinema, cultural criticism, women in film
Indiscreet, romantic comedy, deception, self-betrayal, emotional repression, commitment issues, character study, missed opportunity, hypocrisy, visual storytelling, queer subtext, closeted characters, gay love story, LGBTQ+ film history, film criticism, representation on screen

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