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Amelia Emberwing

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Ent editor, writer & host for hire. Currently a contributing editor @ FANGORIA. Formerly IGN & FuturePLC. CCA | TCA Sub: https://www.picketywitch.com/ Portfolio: https://authory.com/AmeliaEmberwing Contact: https://www.picketywitch.com/contact-me/

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 1d

A whirlwind #NYCC dispatch from the newsletter, feat:

✨how @stephwilliams.bsky.social and @pnemiroff.bsky.social saved my smol creator bacon
✨micro reviews of Death Becomes Her and Kavalier & Clay
✨an exploration of condrop and creative fulfillment
✨Act I: Panic, Act II: gig offers, Act III: Panic

The NYCC Dispatch, or, The Art of Creative Fulfillment

At first, I attributed the post-NYCC ConDrop to the fact that it was a quick turn-around show for me. After some reflection, though, I realized it was less because I wasn't tired (because I assure you...

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 14h

Hey look, Israel broke the cease-fire, twice, in two different ways, within 24 hours - again.

Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 20h

NEW: Israel informed the UN it will permit only 300 aid trucks into Gaza daily, not the 600 mandated by the ceasefire it just signed.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 18h

Unless and until some kind of compelling legal and moral argument is presented as to why this is a legitimate use of deadly force, this is just…mass murder.

Amarnath Amarasingam @amaramarasingam.bsky.social · 18h

The military has now killed 27 people as if they were enemy soldiers in a war zone and not criminal suspects. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 15h

I legit knew the plot of BODIES, BODIES, BODIES immediately for this very reason 😂

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Drew McWeeny @drewmcweeny.com · 16h

Hey, if you're thinking about subscribing to my new efforts at Ghost, this is the week I need you to do it.

The doors are open and the Ghost era is beginning. If you were reluctant because of Substack, please show me I made the right choice by moving.

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The front page of drewmcweeny.com, with a banner image showing Peter O'Toole as Lawrence of Arabia, and my current top story, a column called "Try, Try Again."

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 17h

a woman gives a thumbs up with the words yes yes yes

ALT: a woman gives a thumbs up with the words yes yes yes

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 17h

Exactly, and even without all that there is the constant stress of "how am I going to eat next month?" "will those invoices ever get paid?" "what if I don't get anymore assignments?"

Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 17h

Love you bb, please take care of yourself.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 17h

I think it's EASIER to burn out while unemployed. I haven't had a day off or a moment when I wasn't On™ since my layoff. Even when I'm out, I'm checking emails, sending pitches, and scrolling for work.

I have one full day off planned at the end of Oct. I am being irresponsible and going to Disney.

Xtine @xtinemakepeace.bsky.social · 18h

Had to take a break.
Didn't consider I could burn out while unemployed.
Duh

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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 19h

You can understand this shutdown with 3 numbers.

15M — the number of people Republicans want to kick off health care

20M — the number of people Republicans want to 2x health premiums for

0 — the number of times Republicans have called the House back to reopen the government

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 21h

"a test"? you mean...a violation?

AP: Israel plans to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for the Gaza ceasefire

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 19h

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 23h

WE HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE! nokings.org

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 22h

reminder:

M.E.: Tell me. Who's stronger ...the Thing or the Hulk?

JACK KIRBY: Nobody cares.

M.E.: Is that the dumbest question you've ever been asked in an interview?

JACK KIRBY: It's up there.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 19h

Exceptional work from Britt here:

britt hayes @britthates.bsky.social · 21h

studio execs & major outlets claim AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over Hollywood. the reality is much different. i spoke with filmmakers, producers, and editors about how AI is actually showing up in productions – and what it still can't do:

Hollywood Has a Major AI Hype Problem

Studio execs and major media outlets claim that AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over film and TV. The reality is much different.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 19h

This is... a complete venn diagram of my interests.

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 21h

🚨 STREAM TONIGHT 🚨

The inimitable @amirtalai.bsky.social and I will be playing Untitled Goose Game while we chat about politics, Gritty, and the new season of Hazbin Hotel!!

YouTube and Twitch, 7 PM CT!! Be there!

STREAM GUEST TONIGHT

JOIN US 7 PM CT

AMIR TALAI

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Meredith Borders @mereborders.bsky.social · 20h

I got a little teary writing up the final recap from the 2025 Telluride Horror Show. What a special time.

FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 20h

The Horror Show has come to an end – here's how it all rolled out.

Telluride Horror Show Day 3 Recap

The Horror Show has come to an end – here's how it all rolled out.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 19h

hello did you know that in addition to being the smartest and most talented that you are also the prettiest? just checking.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 19h

I know this is so unhelpful but ffs.

Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 19h

Just checking in on the "they didn't vote for this" folks. How y'all doing?

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20h

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 20h

It's the first time I've walked out of a Jurassic movie and not wanted more from the franchise. Like... I'm just not interested in a world that's bored with dinosaurs.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 1d

The NYCC Dispatch, or, The Art of Creative Fulfillment

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 1d

It actually really upset me, Rob 😭 the central premise of this movie is UPSETTING.

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 1d

what the absolute fuck

Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 1d

You will never see me exude more joy than when a heavy rainstorm kicks up 😍

a person is sitting in a chair in the fog .

ALT: a person is sitting in a chair in the fog .

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Amelia Emberwing @thatwitchmia.bsky.social · 1d

I gasped so loud when it started. RAIN 😍