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!

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 […]

MAVERICK STORYTELLING: STEP ONE

Type Two “The Helper”

WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD? Type Twos are the compulsive givers of the Enneagram. Their choice of engine doesn’t matter, as long as it’s powerful enough to tow their trailer of love. Generosity powers their motor, playing savior – is their nitrous. The hospitality of a Two is free. But when […]

2019 GRADE A MOVIES

MOVIE REVIEW: Alita: Battle Angel

Let’s get one thing straight. Alita is not gonna win the Oscar anytime soon. Let’s get another thing straight. The Oscars are overrated and suck. I personally think they like to sniff Michael Moore’s pizza farts. For the most part, movies that win the Oscars are extremely boring to watch. […]

MAVERICK STORYTELLING: STEP ONE

Type One “The Reformer”

WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD? To make things a bit easy on the imagination, let’s use a car to explain what a Type One personality will look like. When you steal a peek at the engine of a Type One, you’ll see an engine block, alternator, and battery, that is perfectly […]