The Bitter Script Reader

Since 2009, The Bitter Script Reader has written about his experiences as a Hollywood script reader, offering advice to aspiring writers. He is also the author of MICHAEL F-ING BAY: The Unheralded Genius in Michael Bay's Films, and posts regularly on his site at http://thebitterscriptreader.blogspot.com
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If You Want to Make a Superman Show, Make a Superman Show!

By The Bitter Script Reader 

Superman is coming back to the small screen with ‘Krypton.’ Ok, so not really. And that’s the problem.

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In the Aftermath of Tragedy, Generation Rey is Showing Why It’s Their Time to Lead

By The Bitter Script Reader 

Fictional heroes matter to the real world. And in this current moment, these heroes are inspiring a new generation of kids to lead.

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An Ode to the Past and Future Films of Dawson Leery

By The Bitter Script Reader 

Looking back at ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and its titular Spielberg worshipping wannabe filmmaker.

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In Defense of Luke Skywalker

By The Bitter Script Reader 

Defending The Last Jedi’s Luke Skywalker.

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The Morality of Erasing Content Made By Sexual Predators

By The Bitter Script Reader 

Can tainted content reclaim its legacy?

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News from Earth-2: The Never-Seen Zack Snyder Cut of ‘Batman v Superman’

By The Bitter Script Reader 

You’ve heard of alternative facts. This is facts from an alternate universe. We’ve vibed to Earth-2 to check on their version of the DCEU.

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‘Justice League’ and the Fetishizing of Longer Cuts

By The Bitter Script Reader 

You never forget your first time.

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How Movies Like ‘King Ralph’ Condition Audiences to Give Ill-Prepared Leaders a Chance

By The Bitter Script Reader 

There are days it seems possible that the Trump Administration is all John Goodman’s fault.

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Consider With Reservations: The Stars of Quantity Over Quality Cinema

By The Bitter Script Reader