Matthew Cooper Director
This is just a quick update to let regular readers know that I’ve launched a website dedicated to my work as a director.
Articles by @matcoop
Jackie Brown (1997)
Regular readers will know I swing between loathing Quentin Tarantino to singing his praise from the high heavens. I really am that confused about him. […]
Rescue Dawn (2006)
Werner Herzog’s Rescue Dawn from 2006 sits alongside his version of Bad Lieutenant (2009) which are both essentially ‘Hollywood’ films, but with that distinct Herzog […]
Script consultant UK reports on Still Crazy (1998)
As a UK script consultant and script writer for hire I was looking at the list of best British films on Wikipedia the other day. There’s some cracking films on there, and a lot of dross, or very odd choices too.
Script consultant UK reports on The Hustler (1961)
As a UK script consultant and script writer for hire I caught up with The Hustler (1961) again recently. It’s one of, if not the best film about gambling and sports ever made. It’s also a character study, and shines a light on how winning, can sometimes be unpleasant.
UK Script consultant on The Brinks Job (1978)
As a UK script consultant and leading UK script writer for hire, I’m a big fan of director William Friedkin. I was pleased to catch up with The Brinks Job recently, a true crime story and one of the directors most light hearted films.
Script consultant UK – reviews film book – The Big Goodbye
As a UK script consultant and leading UK script writer for hire, I have read and continue to read every decent book on films and filmmaking that I can get my hands on.
Script consultant quick Netflix round-up
As a UK script consultant and leading script writer for hire, luckily I’ve been pretty busy during lockdown with script writing commissions and script reports for clients across the world.
Color out of Space (2019)
As a UK script consultant and leading script writer for hire, I’ve been around the UK film industry on and off since the mid 1990s. Someone else who’s been around a long time (on and off) is Richard Stanley, the director of Color out of Space (US spelling).
Script consultant UK looks back on Seconds (1966)
As the leading UK script consultant , I like all kinds of genres, and have worked in everything from soaps and serial dramas to comedy and […]