I'm a big fan of the Lisbeth Salander stories and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is probably one of my favourite books. I love the films...

| By John Finnegan “I’m sort of stunned that it is an influential character but I’m delighted, and I can kind of understand it because I...

Films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Psycho illustrate how identification is a fluid, powerful tool in storytelling.

In this post, I’ll break down why Alien: Covenant deserves more credit.

I don't think I can recall a more enjoyable time in the cinema recently than when I saw Ready Player One earlier this summer. A big...

Let’s dive into why third acts are tricky, explore techniques to make them unforgettable, and study The Dark Knight.

Original storytelling is a cornerstone of great cinema and a vital practice for screenwriters who wish to craft compelling narratives.

| By John Finnegan Students frequently ask me, "How do you write good dialogue?" My response is typically, "What does good dialogue...

Wonder Woman was a huge success at the box office and no one can dispute the impact the film has had on our culture. In an industry...

| by John Finnegan For fans of Peter Jackson’s original LOTR trilogy, it’s hard not to reminisce about what made those films so...

I always get excited by the prospect of a new Tarantino film, and I'm really looking forward to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. But I've...

Anybody who has seen Jaws will remember the terrifying story that Robert Shaw's Quint recounts one evening after dinner on his boat. He...

by John Finnegan | Tomb Raider will be released on Blu Ray shortly, and I'm looking forward to watching it again.  When I saw it in the...

by John Finnegan | The news that Danny Boyle is now officially writing and directing the latest James Bond film is welcome news. One of...

by John Finnegan | The release of Solo: A Star Wars Story has brought about yet another wave of reviews from fans and critics alike, and,...