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Michael Hennessy 🇨🇦
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🇨🇦 Kinda tired, but still making fun stuff with heart, like joke books with my kids.
I'm a writer & also work with nonprofits that focus on arts & culture.
Personal website: www.mrhennessy.com
He/him. #Originators
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Respect yourself.
Stay humble, hungry, curious, hard-working.
Help others.
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Another walk in the woods with my friends.
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Respect yourself.
Stay humble, hungry, curious, hard-working.
Help others.
November 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Bumping this again. I'll have a limited number of spots available for November/December, so if you're thinking about it, now's the time to sign up.
Earlier this year, I decided to offer script notes and consultations for the first time. Why would anyone pay me for that? Well, I've spent the last 35 years in LA as a writer, and I've worked all sides of this equation.
October 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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18 years ago today, Sidney Lumet’s Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead hit theaters—a haunting final act from one of cinema’s greats. Revisit our deep dive into this gripping tale of greed & betrayal.

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cinephiliabeyond.org/before-the-d...
Reclaiming the Lost Art of Melodrama in Sidney Lumet’s Unsung Masterpiece: ‘Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead’ • Cinephilia & Beyond
By Parrish Stikeleather I sent the script first to Philip, one of the finest actors in the country, and I gave him the choice to play either brother: Hank or Andy. Then I sent it to Ethan. And Ethan s...
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October 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Today's accomplishment
October 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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October 10, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Respect yourself.
Stay humble, hungry, curious, hard-working.
Help others.
October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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IT’S PUB DAY FOR CLAIRVIOLENCE:TALES & TORMENT from @tenebrouspress!
I’m so incredibly proud of this book & so happy to share it will all of you! Let’s break some hearts and minds!
& I’m happy to tell this little seven year old Mo that life does get sweeter! XO Mo
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Happy 30th, GET SHORTY and to Bo Catlett's screenwriting 101.
October 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Respect yourself.
Stay humble, hungry, curious, hard-working.
Help others.
October 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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I just had a great authenticity read on my new TV pilot (two gay male leads) from Drew at Pride Reads! Insightful, practical & smart notes. If you need some expertise, he's the man you need.

His Pride Reads newsletter on writing queer characters is great too, and free to sign up for!
Maybe a (re) intro is a good idea

I’m Drew💋
Aka Pride Reads

Sensitivity reader of scripts & novels, owner of PrideReads.co.uk, elder gay, ND & one of them he/theys

Screenwriter- written on h’oaks, currently pitching an lgbtq+ anthology series

Debut novel out March 2025

Expert milkshake maker
October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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GOLD!

The first draft of The Thing screenplay

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cinephiliabeyond.org/john-carpent...
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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📢WE ARE SO BACK!!!
#FromInsidetheHouse podcast returns for Season 3! We open this season with Thana (Zoë Tamerlis) from Ms. 45, exploring the struggle for bodily autonomy, surviving heinous violations, and the quest to "right the wrong." 👻📽️

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
October 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Favourite performance by a dog in a movie?
October 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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F*ck doubt up the *ss with a 🌵.

#justwrite
July 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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My short film, DOUBLE HAPPINESS, won the audience award at Soho Film Festival!!! #scriptsky #filmsky
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Thanksgiving. 🇨🇦❤️🙏
October 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Respect yourself.
Stay humble, hungry, curious, hard-working.
Help others.
October 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Ten years ago nobody in their right mind gave a single crap where trans people went to the toilet and the only reason anyone does now is because they were radicalised by Facebook and a handful of insane newspaper columnists and that’s just embarrassing all round
May 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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May 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Joaquin Phoenix, Juliette Binoche, Pedro Pascal, Riz Ahmed and Guillermo del Toro are among a group of figures to have added their names to a letter condemning the film industry for its “silence” over the ongoing and deadly impact of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Juliette Binoche, Riz Ahmed and Guillermo del Toro Among Additional Names to Sign Open Letter Condemning Industry Silence Over Gaza (EXCLUSIVE)
Joaquin Phoenix, Juliette Binoche, Riz Ahmed and Guillermo de Toro have signed a letter condemning the film industry for its silence over Gaza
variety.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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May 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Yes, once again somebody has lifted one of @baddestmamajama.bsky.social’s bangers, this time on Reddit to reap the benefits. Look, just get it straight from the source instead, eh? ❤️🙏
May 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM