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Script Doctor

Michael Quinn

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One film. 100 words.

A sharp diagnosis and a prescription to fix it.

Script Doctor is a blog where I apply a screenwriter’s lens to the films I watch—offering a quick summary and one or two script-level fixes to help the story land. Years ago, I was a reader for Paramount, evaluating which books were worth adapting for the screen. Now I’m turning that critical eye on the screenplays themselves.

Does my diagnosis hold up—or need a second opinion?


May 03, 2025

"Watcher" Didn't Need a Killer

May 03, 2025/ Michael Quinn
"Watcher" Didn't Need a Killer

The real horror here is Julia’s unraveling sense of self.

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May 03, 2025/ Michael Quinn/
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