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Part 42: Did Charlize Theron Steal My Script? APEX vs THE ONLY WAY OUT
January 30, 2026 Despite the striking similarities between my screenplay THE ONLY WAY OUT and Charlize Theron’s film, APEX , there is no evidence of plagiarism. What initially felt like theft ultimately revealed a powerful case of parallel development. I was reading the trades a couple weeks ago when I saw an ad for the new Charlize Theron movie, APEX, and I have to say I about blew my lid. The film's premise hauntingly similar to mine, (a grieving widow rock climber, hunted
Amy Giaquinto
Feb 79 min read


Part 41 The Only Way Out Screenplay Wins Best Feature Screenplay & the Upcoming Investor Meeting
Last week, my feature-length screenplay THE ONLY WAY OUT won Best Screenplay at the Women’s Film Festival in Nashville. It was a powerful reminder that the work is connecting. While the path to financing and distribution can be slow, this win reaffirmed why I keep going. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the journey, the lessons, and the resilience it takes to turn a script into a film.
Amy Giaquinto
Dec 16, 20254 min read


MAMA FIX IT's ACDF Surgery Weight Loss Power Smoothie
A delicious, weight loss ice-cream like nutrient-dense, high-fiber smoothie designed for easy swallowing, maximum nourishment, and post-ACDF surgery healing.
Amy Giaquinto
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Part 40: Near Misses, Big Lessons, and My Journey with The Only Way Out Screenplay
From nearly meeting Gigi Pritzker to winning Best Feature Screenplay, my journey with my screenplay, THE ONLY WAY OUT, is full of lessons, setbacks, and unexpected wins.
Amy Giaquinto
Nov 23, 20256 min read


Part 39: The DEATH of Movie Theatres and Stars and What That Means for Screenwriting
Stephanie and I talked about a theatre near her closing and how many other theatres around the country have gone out of business. We also talked about declining box office revenues and how it says something when MAJOR theatrical releases, AKA Tentpole Films, are continuing to underperform at the box office, regardless of the cast.
Amy Giaquinto
Aug 13, 202511 min read


Part 38: Sandra Bullock & Angelina Jolie, My Meeting with Mike Goldberg at Story Kitchen, Hangin' with Naomi Grossman and Some Encouraging News!
She spoke with Marty (the day before he left for Malta) and Marty said he had worked with Angelina Jolie's manager in the past and would contact him when he got back from Malta. Stephanie also realized she had an additional phone number for Fortis Films, Sandra Bullock's production company, so she passed it along to Marty.
Amy Giaquinto
Jun 30, 20256 min read
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