Jenna Avery
@jennaavery.bsky.social
Sci-fi screenwriter. Editor. Called to Write founder. Urbanist. Mama of 2. Erstwhile kitten foster. No AI.
Scripts: https://jennaavery.com
For writers: https://www.jennaavery.com/for-writers
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Scripts: https://jennaavery.com
For writers: https://www.jennaavery.com/for-writers
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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we should all watch a rob reiner movie tomorrow, this entire site, just pick one and put it on at like 8pm est
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 AM
we should all watch a rob reiner movie tomorrow, this entire site, just pick one and put it on at like 8pm est
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He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
He's also responsible for raising all the money that paid for bringing Hollingsworth v. Perry & even more importantly Bostic v. Schaefer, which created the circuit split that forced SCOTUS to take on Obergefell v. Hodges. The role he played in American marriage equality cannot be overstated.
Such a terrific film.
If you want to celebrate the life of Rob Reiner tonight and you haven't seen it, the documentary about his best friend, ALBERT BROOKS: DEFENDING MY LIFE, is as much about Brooks as it is Reiner's love for his lifelong best friend. As fall down hilarious as it is sweet & touching. It's a must see.
December 15, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Such a terrific film.
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Sobbing through the ending of Chariots of Fire, which I’ve never been able to rewatch.
Leaning over to ask my dad, “are you sure we should be watching this?” when he took me and my lil sis to see The Road Warrior at ages 13 and 10.
Leaning over to ask my dad, “are you sure we should be watching this?” when he took me and my lil sis to see The Road Warrior at ages 13 and 10.
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Sobbing through the ending of Chariots of Fire, which I’ve never been able to rewatch.
Leaning over to ask my dad, “are you sure we should be watching this?” when he took me and my lil sis to see The Road Warrior at ages 13 and 10.
Leaning over to ask my dad, “are you sure we should be watching this?” when he took me and my lil sis to see The Road Warrior at ages 13 and 10.
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When I was a production assistant on The Office, the only writing of mine that anyone read was the catering menu I typed up each day for the crew. But I realized the menu was my chance to impress the writers. So here’s a quick #Scriptsky #Screenwriting thread on HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
When I was a production assistant on The Office, the only writing of mine that anyone read was the catering menu I typed up each day for the crew. But I realized the menu was my chance to impress the writers. So here’s a quick #Scriptsky #Screenwriting thread on HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES.
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On the most recent season of Platonic (Apple), one of the characters develops a catchphrase for her podcast: “Don’t ask, don’t get.” There’s some truth to this in Hollywood but only some. So this week’s #Scriptsky #Screenwriting thread is on FAVORS. When/when not to ask and what to ask for.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
On the most recent season of Platonic (Apple), one of the characters develops a catchphrase for her podcast: “Don’t ask, don’t get.” There’s some truth to this in Hollywood but only some. So this week’s #Scriptsky #Screenwriting thread is on FAVORS. When/when not to ask and what to ask for.
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As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet.
Forever.
Forever.
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they are fucking furious, and good for them 💪
“To put it frankly, old white people have a lot of time, and they’re really angry,” Stauss said. “Having somebody that looks like your grandmother out there, shouting ‘shame’ or out there blowing her whistle, is really important.”
They’re the Heat on ICE
Stopping federal agents on Canal Street was just the start: Inside a resistance movement.
nymag.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
they are fucking furious, and good for them 💪
Down Cemetery Road seriously rocks. I absolutely love Emma Thompson in the role.
December 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Down Cemetery Road seriously rocks. I absolutely love Emma Thompson in the role.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Sobbing through the ending of Chariots of Fire, which I’ve never been able to rewatch.
Leaning over to ask my dad, “are you sure we should be watching this?” when he took me and my lil sis to see The Road Warrior at ages 13 and 10.
Leaning over to ask my dad, “are you sure we should be watching this?” when he took me and my lil sis to see The Road Warrior at ages 13 and 10.
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Sobbing through the ending of Chariots of Fire, which I’ve never been able to rewatch.
Leaning over to ask my dad, “are you sure we should be watching this?” when he took me and my lil sis to see The Road Warrior at ages 13 and 10.
Leaning over to ask my dad, “are you sure we should be watching this?” when he took me and my lil sis to see The Road Warrior at ages 13 and 10.
While my first instinct is to be angry about people regretting how they endangered themselves (and all of us) with foolish choices, I am also so very glad to have ANYONE coming to their senses and speaking out.
IOWA — “I’m a very pissed off conservative Christian woman. I almost died because I was denied medical care after being diagnosed with a fatal fetus… Cornered by the system… pro life? Choose me. Choose the mother.”
It had to happen to her to get this? #ForcedBirthNation
It had to happen to her to get this? #ForcedBirthNation
December 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
While my first instinct is to be angry about people regretting how they endangered themselves (and all of us) with foolish choices, I am also so very glad to have ANYONE coming to their senses and speaking out.
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We’re up! On NETFLIX! Please enjoy #WakeUpDeadMan at home or in theaters - we’re staying on 500 screens nationwide through next week. Theater finder link in my pinned post ☠️⏰🎄
December 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We’re up! On NETFLIX! Please enjoy #WakeUpDeadMan at home or in theaters - we’re staying on 500 screens nationwide through next week. Theater finder link in my pinned post ☠️⏰🎄
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I specifically had to frame it in terms of breaking customers’ trust. If a customer sees a corp’s AI photo/video, and clocks it as fake, they can’t trust that the company’s services actually provide real results either. They feel lied to, and won’t buy
(Which *should* seem obvious from jump, but 🤷)
(Which *should* seem obvious from jump, but 🤷)
I would love to know some of the points you brought up that helped provide your boss with perspective and encourage the reconsideration, if you don't mind sharing~
December 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I specifically had to frame it in terms of breaking customers’ trust. If a customer sees a corp’s AI photo/video, and clocks it as fake, they can’t trust that the company’s services actually provide real results either. They feel lied to, and won’t buy
(Which *should* seem obvious from jump, but 🤷)
(Which *should* seem obvious from jump, but 🤷)
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This morning, Disney announced a deal with OpenAI. Read more about the WGAW’s advocacy against the theft and exploitation of writers’ works by AI models: www.wga.org/contracts/kn...
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This morning, Disney announced a deal with OpenAI. Read more about the WGAW’s advocacy against the theft and exploitation of writers’ works by AI models: www.wga.org/contracts/kn...
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Open industry secret: most political non-fiction books get purchased by foundations or non-profits to be given out with giftbags at events. 100,000 people aren't buying a book by Lauren Boebert on the future of America. GOP operatives are and giving them away for free as "gifts." BEST SELLER!
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘Canto’ Sells Just 1,200 Print Copies In First Week
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Open industry secret: most political non-fiction books get purchased by foundations or non-profits to be given out with giftbags at events. 100,000 people aren't buying a book by Lauren Boebert on the future of America. GOP operatives are and giving them away for free as "gifts." BEST SELLER!
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Goddam why does 1918 go so hard
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Goddam why does 1918 go so hard
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Sooo as much as I despise the deal Disney made, I have to say I enjoy the level of "fuck you" displayed by the follow up lawsuit against Google
December 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Sooo as much as I despise the deal Disney made, I have to say I enjoy the level of "fuck you" displayed by the follow up lawsuit against Google
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Mostly dealing with it by writing revenge novels
how do women not die of rage aneurysms every single day
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Mostly dealing with it by writing revenge novels
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Between the Time Magazine cover and Sam Altman's embarrassing Tonight Show appearance this week, I really feel like the hype cycle is at its end. 2025 was THE YEAR OF AI and we're gonna wake up in the hangover that is 2026 and everyone will start to ask "Yeah, but when will it actually, like, work?"
December 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Between the Time Magazine cover and Sam Altman's embarrassing Tonight Show appearance this week, I really feel like the hype cycle is at its end. 2025 was THE YEAR OF AI and we're gonna wake up in the hangover that is 2026 and everyone will start to ask "Yeah, but when will it actually, like, work?"
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I am once again struck by the fact that home ownership requires two incomes AND a person who is at home on a flexible schedule to deal with admin.
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I am once again struck by the fact that home ownership requires two incomes AND a person who is at home on a flexible schedule to deal with admin.
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Having a talk with the kid about why I hate the Turing Test and tho I think many career developers agree with me it is still the pop culture go-to for measuring artificial intelligence when really it is a test of INTELLIGENCE MIMICKRY.
This has become a more important distinction in recent years!
This has become a more important distinction in recent years!
December 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Having a talk with the kid about why I hate the Turing Test and tho I think many career developers agree with me it is still the pop culture go-to for measuring artificial intelligence when really it is a test of INTELLIGENCE MIMICKRY.
This has become a more important distinction in recent years!
This has become a more important distinction in recent years!
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I tried emailing this guy but never heard back. I really want to talk to him! If anyone knows how I can get in touch ...
He got an entire country running on clean energy. Can he do it again?
Ramón Méndez Galain helped Uruguay decarbonize its grid in just five years, with 98 percent of its energy coming from renewable sources.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I tried emailing this guy but never heard back. I really want to talk to him! If anyone knows how I can get in touch ...