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Cory Marciel

@cmarciel.bsky.social
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Writer, Documentary Assistant Editor AFF Finalist. AFF Semi-finalist, 3x. Bloodlist, 2022. Naughty List, 2025. Screencraft Action/Adventure TV Winner.

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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 8h
Read the first ten pages of The Last Starfighter this morning. What stood out was how effortlessly Jonathan Beutel makes the trailer park where Alex lives a community. Efficient, effective, invisible writing. Also, this opening: COME IN ON: INDIGO OCEANS OF OUTER SPACE #scriptsky
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"I think I'm glad I didn't kill you. This is going to eat you. You're going to lie awake nights, thinking about it. And every so often you'll see me somewhere, and I'll laugh at you... Goodbye, Phil." - THE BIG SLEEP. And that is some cold-blooded villain talk. #scriptsky
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Mars: You're making it tough for me, soldier. Marlowe: Not me, Eddie. Murder. Murder can make things tough for anybody. You keep tripping over it, all the time." - The Big Sleep. These old scripts knew how to deliver a line, friends. #scriptsky
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Next script up after I finish reading THE BIG SLEEP. #scriptsky
A pdf of "The Last Starfighter" by Jonathan Betuel open on a laptop.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Pope reminds me of a version of Catholicism I knew growing up as a young man attending anti-war and anti-death penalty protests, where I met elderly Catholics who shared their version of faith with me. I learned that Catholicism was about love and mercy for the weak, the condemned, and the poor.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I'm going to go THE LAST STARFIGHTER. I need to see Alex Rogan take down Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada again.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The real danger from AI isn't that it's so smart it's going to kill us all. It's that it's so dumb it's going to create a situation that kills and injures a lot of people just by being wrong. So, kind of like a billionaire in that way.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Well, boo. 20 recs out of 2000 submissions. I knew it was a longshot, but those are some real long odds. And that's just to get considered for the Nicholl. #scriptsky
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Pretty tired of rich people getting everything they want. clip.cafe/clash-of-the...
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'One day, somebody's gonna have to make a stand. One day, somebody's gonna have to say…' | Clash of the Titans scene
Spyros: One day, somebody's gonna have to make a stand. One day, somebody's gonna have to say… — Watch this Clash of the Titans (2010) scene on Clip.Cafe.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The corruption stinks to high heaven.
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davidc1935.bsky.social @davidc1935.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Losing Bogie was horrible, obviously. Because he was young. And because he gave me my life... I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't met him—I would have had a completely different kind of life. He changed me, he gave me everything..." Lauren Bacall, born 16 September 1924.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
My chest measures 43.5 inches (stop if that's too personal for you). Usually, shirts come in a medium (38 - 40 inches) or, in the U.S., a large (42 - 44 inches) but that large is for Godzilla. So, when I find places that sell something in the 40-42 range, that's usually the sweet spot. Few sell it.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Seriously considering buying a sewing machine to hem my own clothes after another less than stellar experience with online shopping. That's not a large, (unnamed clothing company). That's a circus tent.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Last year was tough work-stress-wise. I took it hard when I wasn't selected for the WGA Support Staff Training Program. So hard I told myself I wouldn't apply again. Then I saw this, got up off the mat and decided to give it another shot. Just submitted my app and feel good, no matter the result.
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Dan Whitehead @danwhitehead.net · 10/09/2026
The fact we have an executive class that doesn't know what to do with the Looney Tunes or The Muppets really sums up what a joyless, barren world they inhabit.
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The key message was that taking AIPAC money has rightly become toxic – and it’s time to do the same with A.I. PAC money.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
"They salute, start to drink and find their eyes have met over the glass rims and refuse to come apart." - screenplay, THE BIG SLEEP, William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, Jules Furthman. #scriptsky
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Over the holiday weekend, went to see some Star Trek in the theater. Regal showed an episode of the Original Series, followed by one of the films. The pairings had thematic connection and made for a great viewing experience. I love the original cast and was good to see them on the big screen again.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Morning routine that I've been doing for a few months now before work. Read, study, practice. #scriptsky
Computer screen with script for "The Big Sleep" open. Spanish lesson book and spiral notebook notes open beneath it. Both rest on a tan counter top. The table top is wood and inside a coffee shop.A work book for writing better dialogue. The book is named "It's In The Subtext."
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Genius. Super genius.
Poster for the film Coyote vs. Acme.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Alright. I've had enough of this heat wave. At least we're getting climate change under control and no longer maximizing profits in the face of existential disaster. Oh. Wait.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
An incredible lady.
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Joe Adalian @tvmojoe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This is cool: ABC will air "9 to 5" this Sunday at 7:30 p.m., followed by an encore showing of last night's ABC News Dolly Parton special.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Tim Curry as Darkness. One of my favorite shots, and one of the best villainous roles, ever. #timcurry
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Darkness Legend: Fiery Ritual
Alt: Tim Curry in the film LEGEND. Curry plans a ten foot tall Dark Lord. He is kneeling in his chambers. A huge fiery hearth wriths behind him. Wind blows his long black cape back. It flutters in the wind. He looks like a devil with red skin and has enormous black horns that curve out from the top of his head.
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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine in between providing free books to children. That’s not a joke. That woman saved lives and taught kids how to read, while be stunningly beautiful and entertaining us all. What a legend.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A true legend as a performer , writer , and humanitarian - and incredibly witty too - “I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.” - I reckon she’s going to investigate the whereabouts of Mitch McConnell
Dolly Parton looking iconic
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Maureen Johnson @maureenjohnsonbooks.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly doesn't die. She spread her love everywhere, in such magnificent quantities, that there's no leaving.
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AU
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Heartbroken.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
She gave away millions upon millions to make the lives of others better. A brilliant songwriter and performer deserving of every glowing remembrance possible. Sincerely a national treasure and, in my opinion, one of the very greatest Americans in the history of our country.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
After a lapse of many years, I got a new library card and I want to say that Kanopy is amazing. #filmsky
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I'd call myself more excited than alarmed.
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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
🤢 This is more than disqualifying as a future speaker. It’s a betrayal of everything our party should stand for.  www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/u...
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Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly (Gift Article)
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
He means they play trumpets in a jazz band.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The End of Oak Street was fun. Much more of a horror film than I expected. The best of the 80's throwback films. Close to capturing the feel of Gremlins or (a really mean version of) E.T. Anne H with a Winchester shooting dinosaurs is what I needed in life. Also: lots of good camera movement! 4 ⭐'s.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
When fascism comes to America it will be run by weirdos who were introduced to America by Oprah.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Good Morning, Vietnam was the one my friends and I quoted the most growing up. It's the first soundtrack I can remember where they included bits from the film alongside the music. The late great Bruno Kirby was fantastic in that one, too.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
To clarify, I don't have a cat. I just named him, make sure he has food and water, and let him lounge around my apartment all day of he wants to. But I don't have a cat.
An cat lounges on a white tile floor near a small glass water basin and a paper plate bearing the remains of some dry cat food. His spot is near the door. The door is open and late morning light shines through.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Me tearing up at a retirement announcement. Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper are the greatest broadcast duo in baseball history in my book. To me, they are the sound of summer.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Best Bond villain. Wrong answers only. #bond #movies
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The Good Son Elijah Wood
Alt: Macauley Culkin threatening Elijah Wood in "The Good Son."
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I want to plug my friend Al's script coverage service. I got notes on a feature from him last night and Al's insights were constructive, supportive, and insightful. I highly recommend. We had a great conversation about a tricky script. #scriptsky www.scriptapart.com/coverage
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Script Coverage by Al Horner — Script Apart
Get professional feedback on your screenplay by Script Apart host Al Horner with one-week turnaround.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I watched this over the weekend. No one does "I've decided he has to die" face better than Barbara Stanwyck.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Downplay a book or movie: "The Manager of the Rings"
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It's the eyes. And the ears. Me, in Wrath of Khan: "What's your name again? Saavik? Lt. Saavik, could you explain the Genesis probe to me again? I've, uh, I've forgotten."
Kirstie Alley as Lt. Saavik in Start Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. She is wearing the red Star Fleet uniform of that era. The tunic is partially open. There is a red turtleneck beneath.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I won't post it because it gives too much away... But I just finished reading BODY HEAT, and I think that might be the greatest final page of a script ever written. Lawrence Kasdan had it, man. Had it. #scriptsky #movies #filmnoir
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Oh, look who showed up after having been away on some sort of secret cat mission for two or three days. Why yes, sir. You're usual table is available. Right this way, sir.
A lazy orange cat sleeps on a black leather couch. The couch is old. The leather is cheap and has visible cracks. A fluffy white blanket lies over the back of it, draped haphazardly behind the cat.
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nico @nicodelort.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
allow me to surf on odyssey hype to repost an old piece from 2013 Penelope, Queen of Ithaca - 30x40cm ink on claybord
a black and white scratchboard illustration depicting Penelope, queen of Ithaca waiting for Odysseus. She is standing at the edge of a small stone platform, the sea right underneath, like by a ray of light, wrapped in black robes. Behind her, stairs climb back up the hill behind tall pine trees. In the distance, a square palace sits on the top of the hill, with light coming from the windows.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
This is ten kinds of comic gold.
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Cory Marciel @cmarciel.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
A long journey, a cop from hell, Marilyn being luminous in a dramatic role, and a dance competition that breaks bodies and hearts. #lastfourwatched
The Odyssey, Unlawful Entry, Niagra, They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
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