Articles written by: Steve Young

I go by either "Steven" or "Steve" it really doesn't matter. I'm not a professional screenwriter anymore, so there's no need to suck up to me and send me your latest script. I have zero ambition to work in the entertainment industry. I'm now just a regular guy who knows a bit about storytelling, wants to share that knowledge to inspire new writers, and to share my work with everyone!

MAVERICK REVIEWS

MAVERICK REVIEW: What About Bob? Great Movie – Genius Script.

I was in High School when What About Bob premiered and enjoyed every second of it. I’m not sure if I saw it in the theaters. I could have – I really don’t remember. But ever since then, it’s been one of my “go to movies” if I ever wanted […]

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NETFLIX’S ULTRAMAN IS AWESOME

I watched Ultraman growing up as a kid, back in the 80s, but I was a bit too young to appreciate it for all its glory. The original Ultraman was your retro–hybrid of Iron Man and Ant-Man, – who fought Godzilla like alien creatures. The version I grew up with […]

2019 GRADE A MOVIES / MAVERICK STORYTELLING: Agenda Driven Scripts

MAVERICK REVIEW: “Us” (spoilers – with warning 1st)

Us is the second theatrical movie to be directed by Jordan Peele, and I have to admit, he produced, wrote, and directed a great movie – once again. Overall, the movie gets a solid A from me despite a LOAD of missteps in the screenplay that I’ll identify later. The […]

2019 GRADE D-F MOVIES / MAVERICK REVIEWS

MAVERICK REVIEW: Captive State is NOT Captivating (Spoilers)

I would pass on this movie – maybe even run. Maybe you can wait for Netflix – maybe HBO. It’s not a movie that you want to fork over fifteen dollars for. I wouldn’t even watch this for free if I really think about it. The only reason why I […]

MAVERICK STORYTELLING: STEP ONE

Type Five “The Intellectual”

WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD It’s been a personal theme of mine to compare personality types to a fictional car. Lucky for me, the Type Five Personality already has one – and it’s quite awesome! And let me say it’s my favorite car in the whole world! The DeLorean Time Machine! […]

MAVERICK REVIEWS / MAVERICK STORYTELLING: Agenda Driven Scripts

MAVERICK SCRIPT REVIEW: Captain Marvel – Agenda Driven? (Spoilers)

I’ll be the first to tell you that it is virtually impossible to pen any script, or to tell any story, without forming a bias. Storytelling by default has a slant, not to mention, an agenda, and there’s really no getting around it. It’s just the nature of the beast. […]

2019 GRADE B-C MOVIES

MOVIE REVIEW: Captain Marvel – (minor hints, but no spoilers)

When it came to watching this movie, I was on the fence. Brei Larson’s comments regarding having more diversity at press conferences; honestly, didn’t bother me too much. Hollywood embraces trends, and at this moment in time, diversity and girl power is just one of the many SJW narratives out […]

Enneagram: Type Four "Individualist" / MAVERICK STORYTELLING: STEP ONE

Type Four “The Individualist”

WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD Peek under the hood of a Type Four and you’ll be both amazed and bewildered. You may find an engine and maybe – you won’t. You may just find a big glass jar, that is painted with pink hearts that captures rainbows. After all, this car, […]

2019 GRADE D-F MOVIES / MAVERICK REVIEWS

MAVERICK REVIEW: DOOM PATROL 1ST TWO EPISODES – Doomed from the beginning (some spoilers)

I watched two episodes of Doom Patrol and gave up, so this is not a complete review of the season. If it gets better, please let me know, but I’m throwing in the towel. I just don’t wanna waste my time. I entered into this show with a positive bias […]

MAVERICK STORYTELLING: STEP ONE

Type Three “The Achiever”

WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD What powers the Type Three is impressive – from the engine, down to the paint job, straight to the wheels. The entire damn machine is a work of art – spotless, and showroom ready for friends, family, and strangers to enjoy. To sum it up, Threes […]