The McNeil Minute | The 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners
Yes, I'm aware I did these out of order. But, I just had to get my Oscars thoughts out there…
The McNeil Minute | The 2021 Oscar Winners
What a wild ride! And yes, I'm referring to 2020 as a whole year in film, as well as the…
The McNeil Minute | Settling the Likeable vs. Unlikeable Characters Debate
I've often heard people say "I couldn't get into that show/movie." Why? "None of the characters were likeable." While this…
The McNeil Minute | The 2021 BAFTA Winners
The BAFTA Awards, or the British Academy Awards, is the last major awards ceremony during Awards Season before The Oscars.…
The McNeil Minute | Surprises and Snubs at the SAG Awards
This certainly is the question in this already puzzling race for the ever-coveted golden statue. As always, there were surprises,…
McNeil Minute Reviews | It’s What’s on the Inside
It's how you use it, right? This is the primary strength of Eddie Vigil V's feature film debut, It's What's…
Screenwriters: When To Take and Ignore Advice
Fellow screenwriters, I get it. Constructive criticism sucks, any way you slice it. Yes, we know it helps, but it…
The McNeil Minute | The 2021 BAFTA Nominations
Many have praised the BAFTAs this year for their exceedingly diverse nominees across several categories. Of course, the BAFTAs tend…
The McNeil Minute | My Reactions to the 2021 Oscar Nominations
We always applaud diversity and inclusion at the Oscars, right? Yes, of course we do. We know that they have…
The McNeil Minute | The 2021 Critics Choice Awards Winners
The Critics Choice Awards didn't do much to deviate from the frontrunners or the expected winners in each category. Nothing…