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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 i
Amy Giaquinto
Feb 79 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


Part 31: I WON! THE ONLY WAY OUT Wins TrackingB Script Competition
I was so frustrated that I was ready to throw in the towel with screenwriting, but then I received an email from Adam at TrackingB...
Amy Giaquinto
Feb 28, 20255 min read


Part 29: THE ONLY WAY OUT, Emergency Cervical Spine Surgery and Finding Light in the Dark
Long story short, that something turned out to be a serious disc herniation at C6/C7, one which required emergency cervical spine surgery.
Amy Giaquinto
Jan 23, 20257 min read


Part 27 THE ONLY WAY OUT: A Lucky Break with Utopia Distribution
Every once in a while, from out of nowhere, an opportunity strikes to pitch your script. This is what happened to me with THE ONLY WAY OUT!
Amy Giaquinto
Dec 24, 20245 min read
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