Any movie scene, rewritten like a Michael Bay movie
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Any movie scene, rewritten like a Michael Bay movie [via mefi projects]
Do you feel like most movies have a serious lack of explosions? A troubling shortage of Blackhawk helicopters? Who among us hasn't watched Titanic and thought, "What this movie really needs is a mechanical shark with a machine gun on it"?
Don't worry, we got you. Just enter your favorite movie scene and our team of tiny transformers will re-direct it like Michael Bay.
Two rock conversation: Everything Everywhere All At Once
The camera ZOOMS IN with a DRAMATIC WHIP PAN. A close-up on the first rock. Suddenly, a deep, booming VOICE echoes.
ROCK #1
(Arnold Schwarzenegger voice)
Hey, you awake?
Without warning, the rock EXPLODES, revealing a hulking TRANSFORMER-like robot, shredded with dust and sand.
Camera TRACKS to the other rock, focusing on its surface, waiting for a response.
Suddenly, the rock's surface shivers and CRACKS apart into a slick, polished, equally giant TRANSFORMER. It speaks in a cool, Clint Eastwood-esque voice.
ROCK #2
(Wryly)
Do I look asleep?
Suddenly, ROCK #2 TRANSFORMS again into a MONSTER TRUCK. It revs its engine, and the sound echoes through the desert.
The ground shakes. From the horizon, an ARMY OF ALIEN ROBOTS charge toward them, dust rising like a sandstorm.
In the fiction of the movie, this also actually happened.
posted by justsomebodythatyouusedtoknow at 9:28 PM on November 6, 2023 [3 favorites]
The camera ZOOMS IN with a DRAMATIC WHIP PAN. A close-up on the first rock. Suddenly, a deep, booming VOICE echoes.
ROCK #1
(Arnold Schwarzenegger voice)
Hey, you awake?
Without warning, the rock EXPLODES, revealing a hulking TRANSFORMER-like robot, shredded with dust and sand.
Camera TRACKS to the other rock, focusing on its surface, waiting for a response.
Suddenly, the rock's surface shivers and CRACKS apart into a slick, polished, equally giant TRANSFORMER. It speaks in a cool, Clint Eastwood-esque voice.
ROCK #2
(Wryly)
Do I look asleep?
Suddenly, ROCK #2 TRANSFORMS again into a MONSTER TRUCK. It revs its engine, and the sound echoes through the desert.
The ground shakes. From the horizon, an ARMY OF ALIEN ROBOTS charge toward them, dust rising like a sandstorm.
In the fiction of the movie, this also actually happened.
posted by justsomebodythatyouusedtoknow at 9:28 PM on November 6, 2023 [3 favorites]
song of solomon directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. VINEYARDS OF KING SOLOMON - DAY
Helicopter shot of lush vineyards, interspersed with EXPLOSIONS as ripened fruits spontaneously combust on impact with the ground. The orchestral arrangement of "O Fortuna" begins to crescendo in the background.
CUT TO:
SOLOMON, a chiseled, weather-beaten king with a glint in his eye, astride a golden chariot drawn by lions. He violently rips open a scroll and reads aloud to the wind.
SOLOMON:
(Shouting)
"Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!"
An OVER-THE-TOP EXPLOSION sends pigeons flying and vine leaves fluttering. Solomon's chariot leaps over the fireball. He lands, unscathed, continuing his monologue.
SOLOMON:
(continued)
"For your love is better than wine!"
Cue a TRANSFORMER, disguised as a wine vat, barreling towards Solomon. They clash in SLOW-MOTION, each fighting for dominance.
CUT BACK TO:
Solomon, who pulls out a missile-launcher as casual as a shepherd's staff, fires a projectile at the Transformer. It detonates, splattering wine across the scene.
SOLOMON:
(continued, laughing)
"Your anointing oils are fragrant!"
A drone shot reveals a massive wave of perfumed oil washing over the battleground. Solomon water-skis on his chariot, cutting through the wave with grace.
CUT TO:
A series of quick, close-up shots: Solomon's intense gaze; a lion's roaring face; a Transformer's mechanical eye; a sizzling fuse...
SOLOMON:
(continued)
"Your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love you."
With a war cry, Solomon tugs on the reins, his chariot soaring upward. The fuse reaches its end, triggering a final explosion.
Now we see the vineyard through a POV shot from Solomon: the flames, the oil, the wine, the virgins watching him with adoration.
SOLOMON:
(continued)
"Draw me after you; let us run. The king has brought me into his chambers."
A crane shot reveals Solomon's golden palace in the distance. A final, smaller EXPLOSION occurs as a cluster of grapes falls to the ground.
FADE OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by ShooBoo at 9:37 PM on November 6, 2023 [5 favorites]
FADE IN:
EXT. VINEYARDS OF KING SOLOMON - DAY
Helicopter shot of lush vineyards, interspersed with EXPLOSIONS as ripened fruits spontaneously combust on impact with the ground. The orchestral arrangement of "O Fortuna" begins to crescendo in the background.
CUT TO:
SOLOMON, a chiseled, weather-beaten king with a glint in his eye, astride a golden chariot drawn by lions. He violently rips open a scroll and reads aloud to the wind.
SOLOMON:
(Shouting)
"Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!"
An OVER-THE-TOP EXPLOSION sends pigeons flying and vine leaves fluttering. Solomon's chariot leaps over the fireball. He lands, unscathed, continuing his monologue.
SOLOMON:
(continued)
"For your love is better than wine!"
Cue a TRANSFORMER, disguised as a wine vat, barreling towards Solomon. They clash in SLOW-MOTION, each fighting for dominance.
CUT BACK TO:
Solomon, who pulls out a missile-launcher as casual as a shepherd's staff, fires a projectile at the Transformer. It detonates, splattering wine across the scene.
SOLOMON:
(continued, laughing)
"Your anointing oils are fragrant!"
A drone shot reveals a massive wave of perfumed oil washing over the battleground. Solomon water-skis on his chariot, cutting through the wave with grace.
CUT TO:
A series of quick, close-up shots: Solomon's intense gaze; a lion's roaring face; a Transformer's mechanical eye; a sizzling fuse...
SOLOMON:
(continued)
"Your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love you."
With a war cry, Solomon tugs on the reins, his chariot soaring upward. The fuse reaches its end, triggering a final explosion.
Now we see the vineyard through a POV shot from Solomon: the flames, the oil, the wine, the virgins watching him with adoration.
SOLOMON:
(continued)
"Draw me after you; let us run. The king has brought me into his chambers."
A crane shot reveals Solomon's golden palace in the distance. A final, smaller EXPLOSION occurs as a cluster of grapes falls to the ground.
FADE OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by ShooBoo at 9:37 PM on November 6, 2023 [5 favorites]
the scene in Dangerous Liaisons where Valmont rejects Mme de Tourvel
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. LUSH FRENCH ESTATE - DAY
Drone shot zooms in on a sprawling estate, surrounded by fields of wheat that burn GOLDEN under the SUN. Suddenly, a sleek, black LAMBORGHINI HURACAN tears across the screen, kicking up dust and wheat stems.
INT. LAMBORGHINI HURACAN - CONTINUOUS
VALMONT, a dashing, debonair rogue with the looks of a Greek god and the charm of a devil, glances at the mirror. His eyes meet those of MADAME DE TOURVEL.
MADAME DE TOURVEL
(pleading)
It's time to face it, Valmont. You love me!
VALMONT
(mocking)
Love? This is merely a game, dear.
Suddenly, a PROPANE TANKER barrels towards them. Valmont swerves the Lamborghini, narrowly avoiding a collision. The tanker flips, EXPLODES in a massive fireball that lights up the sky.
EXT. LUSH FRENCH ESTATE - CONTINUOUS
Valmont slams the brakes, skidding the Lambo to a halt beside a rose garden. He steps out, dramatically removing his sunglasses.
VALMONT
(turning to Madame De Tourvel)
You're a diversion, nothing more.
Madame De Tourvel's face turns ashen. Tears well up in her eyes. She falls to her knees, clutching a rose as she sobs.
Suddenly, A HELICOPTER swoops low, depositing a figure clad in black tactical gear. It's a NINJA! She pulls out a SAMURAI SWORD.
Valmont pulls out his own sword, the two engaging in an epic sword fight, their blades sparking with each strike. The helicopter hovers overhead, spinning wildly.
Madame De Tourvel watches, horrified, as Valmont defeats the ninja. He walks back to her, the ninja's defeated body lies smoking behind him.
VALMONT
(smirking)
You see, dear. It's all a game.
Madame De Tourvel is speechless, sobbing uncontrollably. Valmont hops back in his Lamborghini, revs the engine and speeds off, leaving a trail of dust and broken hearts.
Suddenly, the rose garden EXPLODES, a single rose petal drifting in the wind, mirroring Madame De Tourvel's shattered heart.
The camera pulls back, revealing the estate in all its grandeur, the smoke from the explosion billowing into the sky.
FADE OUT.
posted by suburbanbeatnik at 10:12 PM on November 6, 2023 [3 favorites]
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. LUSH FRENCH ESTATE - DAY
Drone shot zooms in on a sprawling estate, surrounded by fields of wheat that burn GOLDEN under the SUN. Suddenly, a sleek, black LAMBORGHINI HURACAN tears across the screen, kicking up dust and wheat stems.
INT. LAMBORGHINI HURACAN - CONTINUOUS
VALMONT, a dashing, debonair rogue with the looks of a Greek god and the charm of a devil, glances at the mirror. His eyes meet those of MADAME DE TOURVEL.
MADAME DE TOURVEL
(pleading)
It's time to face it, Valmont. You love me!
VALMONT
(mocking)
Love? This is merely a game, dear.
Suddenly, a PROPANE TANKER barrels towards them. Valmont swerves the Lamborghini, narrowly avoiding a collision. The tanker flips, EXPLODES in a massive fireball that lights up the sky.
EXT. LUSH FRENCH ESTATE - CONTINUOUS
Valmont slams the brakes, skidding the Lambo to a halt beside a rose garden. He steps out, dramatically removing his sunglasses.
VALMONT
(turning to Madame De Tourvel)
You're a diversion, nothing more.
Madame De Tourvel's face turns ashen. Tears well up in her eyes. She falls to her knees, clutching a rose as she sobs.
Suddenly, A HELICOPTER swoops low, depositing a figure clad in black tactical gear. It's a NINJA! She pulls out a SAMURAI SWORD.
Valmont pulls out his own sword, the two engaging in an epic sword fight, their blades sparking with each strike. The helicopter hovers overhead, spinning wildly.
Madame De Tourvel watches, horrified, as Valmont defeats the ninja. He walks back to her, the ninja's defeated body lies smoking behind him.
VALMONT
(smirking)
You see, dear. It's all a game.
Madame De Tourvel is speechless, sobbing uncontrollably. Valmont hops back in his Lamborghini, revs the engine and speeds off, leaving a trail of dust and broken hearts.
Suddenly, the rose garden EXPLODES, a single rose petal drifting in the wind, mirroring Madame De Tourvel's shattered heart.
The camera pulls back, revealing the estate in all its grandeur, the smoke from the explosion billowing into the sky.
FADE OUT.
posted by suburbanbeatnik at 10:12 PM on November 6, 2023 [3 favorites]
pride and prejudice snippet
ELIZABETH: But I cannot- I have never desired your good opinion, and you have certainly bestowed it most unwillingly.Suddenly, the tank fully transforms into a 30 feet tall TRANSFORMER, casting a huge shadow over the stunned pair.
CUT TO:
Darcy, shattered, backs away. Elizabeth, fearless, steps forward onto the Transformer's hand.
ELIZABETH: I had not known you a month before I felt you were the last man in the world whom I could ever marry!
Elizabeth ascends into the sky, the Transformer lifts her up. Darcy is left standing alone, his heart in tatters.
CUT TO:
Elizabeth, standing tall on the Transformer's shoulder, looks down at Darcy. The words echo through the night, shattering the stillness:
ELIZABETH: You could not have made the offer of your hand in any possible way that would have tempted me to accept it.
She gives a slight nod to the Transformer and it takes off, leaving a trail of fire in the air.
CUT TO:
Darcy, alone, devastated. He drops to his knees, his silhouette against the grand mansion.
As the sound of the Transformer's departure fades away, a SINGLE TEAR rolls down Darcy's cheek.
Suddenly, the tear hits the ground and EXPLODES into a spectacular firework display, lighting up the night sky.
FADE OUT.
love actually
FADE IN:INT. AIRPORT - NIGHT
A cacophony of holiday travelers and the faint echo of airport announcements fill the air. The camera WHIPS around revealing a MAMMOTH TANK in the center of the airport, fully decked out in Christmas lights.
Close-ups of BELOVED CHARACTERS, their faces full of anticipation and excitement. SAM (12, earnest) stands nervously beside the Christmas tank, clutching a set of DRUMSTICKS.
A SCORE OF HELECOPTERS roars overhead, their spotlights illuminating the crowd. A wall of POLICE rush in, guns drawn and aimed in Sam's direction.
SAM (to himself): "I'm ready."
Suddenly, from the loudspeakers, the first beats of "DRUMMER BOY" erupt. The crowd GASPS as Sam jumps onto the tank. He looks out into the crowd and sees JOANNA standing there, her eyes wide.
A CRANE SHOT reveals Sam standing atop the tank, drumsticks raised, as a line of biker-gang SANTA'S start their motorcycles in unison, revving the engines in rhythm with the beats of the song.
CUT TO:
A DRONE SHOT pulls back as the Christmas tank starts to drive through the airport. Sam, still playing, is focused.
CUT TO:
JOANNA'S POV of Sam playing the drums atop the moving tank. Her face is full of awe.
CUT TO:
SAM'S POV. Sparks fly as bullets ricochet off the tank. The crowd is RUNNING and SCREAMING.
Suddenly, a MISSILE LAUNCHER rises out of the tank. It's aimed skyward. Sam hits the last beats of the song and the missile LAUNCHES, exploding into a spectacular FIREWORK DISPLAY.
DOLLY ZOOM on Sam's face, grinning broadly at Joanna. He beats the final note on his drum and a single, tiny SPARKLER ignites from the top of his drumstick. It SPARKS and SIZZLES wildly before it EXPLODES.
FADE OUT.
The crowd erupts into CHEERS. Sam jumps off the tank and runs towards Joanna, they embrace. The camera tracks around them, their joy radiating as they are backlit by the smoky aftermath of the firework display.
FADE TO BLACK.
CUT TO:
The final, unexpected explosion: A tiny Christmas ornament falls from a nearby tree, hitting the ground and inexplicably EXPLODING, leaving behind a small, smoldering crater and a charred name tag - "LOVE ACTUALLY"
FADE OUT:
THE END.
the first five minutes of Up
FADE IN:
EXT. THE ELLIE AND CARL HOUSE - DAY - CONTINUOUS
The house, a wooden skyscraper fortress of dreams, stands tall. A WIDE ANGLE LENS captures it, the wind whistles ominously, ruffling the leaves of an ancient oak nearby.
Suddenly, a TRANSFORMER ROBOT (Bumblebee), morphs from a parked yellow Camaro. A PAN UP reveals a boy, YOUNG CARL, sitting atop it.
YOUNG CARL
(cheering, shouting)
Best view in town!
DOLLY ZOOM to a girl, YOUNG ELLIE, on the ground next to a beat-up old pick-up truck. She's in overalls, hair wild in the wind. She looks daring, adventurous.
YOUNG ELLIE
(yells back)
Just wait!
She pulls a lever on the truck. It TRANSFORMS into a massive ROBOT (Optimus Prime), dwarfing Bumblebee. Ellie rides it, scaling heights.
A QUICK JUMP CUT MONTAGE:
- Ellie and Carl, now teenagers, riding their Transformers, racing across town.
- They're painting their dream house on a mural.
- They're at an altar, marrying, the preacher a Transformer.
EXT. THE ELLIE AND CARL HOUSE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS
TRACKING SHOT of Carl, now a widower, alone in the house. The rooms are filled with memories, every corner echoing loss. He stares at Ellie's vacant armchair.
Suddenly, a KNOCK. The door bursts open revealing a GIANT PANDA, straight from the set of "Bad Boys." It carries a NOTICE OF EVICTION.
PANDA
(roars)
You have to leave!
CARL
(angry)
Never!
Carl pulls a lever, the house TRANSFORMS into a massive ROBOT house. Explosions ROCKET the structure upwards. Carl is thrown back but manages to hang on.
EXT. SKY - CONTINUOUS
The house-robot launches into the sky. A BOOMING SOUNDTRACK of Linkin Park's "Numb" plays. Carl looks back at the town, a mixture of exhilaration and sadness in his eyes.
The house flies over the city. An explosion below, a colorful mushroom of smoke, rises. Carl's old recliner chair is the source.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by BungaDunga at 10:17 PM on November 6, 2023 [1 favorite]
I love that Michael Bay's Song of Solomon is Super Gay.
posted by straight at 10:47 PM on November 6, 2023 [5 favorites]
posted by straight at 10:47 PM on November 6, 2023 [5 favorites]
The scene in Midnight Run where Jack's daughter Denise offers him her babysitting money
INT. JACK'S HOUSE - KITCHEN
Close up, a TELEPHONE RINGING. Quick cut to the daughter, DENISE (14, smart, brave), answering. Her face lights up in surprise and delight.
DENISE
DAD! I... I can't believe it's you!
Cut to JACK WALSH (50s, rugged, ex-cop), on the other side of the call. He's inside a bullet-riddled PAYPHONE BOOTH, a fiery CAR CHASE ensuing behind him. It's chaos, cars flipping, EXPLOSIONS everywhere. Helicopter shot of the chase, then zoom in to the phone booth, dolly zoom on Jack's face.
JACK
Hey kiddo! I... I just wanted to hear your voice.
Denise starts to tear up, her lip quivering. She pulls out a jar full of coins and crumpled bills - it's her BABYSITTING MONEY.
DENISE
Dad, I have money. Babysitting money. I can send it to you!
Close up on Jack's face as a tear trickles down his cheek. In the background, a SWAT TEAM descends on ropes from a helicopter, guns blazing.
JACK
No, honey. You keep your money. I just... I just needed to hear your voice.
Suddenly, a missile whistles past Jack's ear, EXPLODING in the background. He doesn't flinch. He hangs up the phone as a TEAR splashes onto the receiver.
Jack steps out of the phone booth, straight into the action. A SWAT officer lunges at him. Jack effortlessly sidesteps and hurls the officer through the air, into a pile of oil drums.
The drums EXPLODE into a FIREBALL, sending the officer flying through the air again. His SCREAM echoes in slow motion.
Suddenly, Denise's pet goldfish, BUBBLES, jumps out of its bowl, landing on the floor. It wiggles towards the jar of coins, knocks it over. The coins cascade down, hitting an old, defective power strip.
The power strip SPARKS and EXPLODES in a ridiculous fireball, blowing the roof off the house. The flames illuminate Denise's tear-streaked face as she watches her pet fish miraculously land back to its bowl.
FADE TO BLACK.
posted by straight at 10:49 PM on November 6, 2023
Okay, this is pretty amazing and really quite excellent.
(Note that I have apparently never actually seen a Michael Bay movie.) (Although Bumblebee is kinda on my list.)
"Lyle onstage in Lyle Lyle Crocodile"
I also completely love this experiment from the Project page.
So:
What does LFG stand for?
And: any details about how you did this?
This is really a lot of fun.
Thanks for creating it, missjenny! And thanks for posting it, ShooBoo!
posted by kristi at 10:52 PM on November 6, 2023
(Note that I have apparently never actually seen a Michael Bay movie.) (Although Bumblebee is kinda on my list.)
"Lyle onstage in Lyle Lyle Crocodile"
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
INT. GRAND THEATER - NIGHT
A drone shot reveals the grandeur of the theatre. The camera descends to a CLOSE UP of LYLE, a charismatic crocodile dressed in a tuxedo, ready for his moment in the spotlight.
Suddenly, a low angle shot reveals a group of henchmen, taking aim at Lyle, their guns shimmering in the spotlight.
LYLE
(looking at the audience)
How's everyone doing tonight?
APPLAUSE. The crowd loves Lyle. He's a hit. A focus pull reveals an anxious PRIMA DONNA in the wings.
PRIMA DONNA
(to herself)
Lyle is stealing the show!
She pulls out a SIGNAL JAMMER, activating it with a wicked smile. Suddenly, the theatre's lights start to flicker. The crowd GASPS.
Lyle locks eyes with the Prima Donna. A dolly zoom isolates them against the chaos, tension as taut as a wire between them.
A TRANSFORMER, hidden under the stage, suddenly activates.
The Transformer ROARS to life and the stage is propelled upwards, sending Lyle flying into the air. But he hangs onto a chandelier, swinging wildly.
LYLE
Hold onto your seats, folks. The show is just getting started!
Lyle releases his grip and free falls, the chandelier crashing behind him. He lands perfectly on the stage.
APPLAUSE ENSUES.
Suddenly, the Prima Donna leaps onto the stage, dual-wielding flaming batons.
PRIMA DONNA
This is my spotlight, Lyle!
Lyle throws her a cheeky grin.
LYLE
Well, then let's dance!
An epic battle commences. The Prima Donna attacks, but Lyle deftly dodges. He flips, rolls, and pirouettes around her, his every move perfectly choreographed to the heart-pounding music.
Suddenly, Lyle grabs a loose wire, electrocuting it and throwing it at the Prima Donna. She yelps, dropping the flaming batons.
Lyle grabs the batons, weights them, and then flings them towards the Transformer.
LYLE
That's a wrap!
The flaming batons hit the Transformer, igniting a MASSIVE EXPLOSION.
Lyle is caught in the blast, sent flying into the air. He lands on the balcony, striking a triumphant pose. The crowd goes WILD.
Then, as the dust settles, something small and seemingly insignificant catches fire on stage.
A POPCORN BOX.
It EXPLODES.
FADE OUT.
I also completely love this experiment from the Project page.
So:
What does LFG stand for?
And: any details about how you did this?
This is really a lot of fun.
Thanks for creating it, missjenny! And thanks for posting it, ShooBoo!
posted by kristi at 10:52 PM on November 6, 2023
I suggest you try more outlandish or extreme examples. It turned "The scene in A Serbian Film with the machete" into, well,
INT. DRAB SERBIAN APARTMENT - NIGHT
The apartment is a mess. Beaten up furniture, dirty dishes, the works. The camera SWEEPS across the room, focusing on a MACHETE glinting ominously in the low light.
Suddenly, the door SMASHES open. VUKMIR (50s), a shady film producer, bursts in, his eyes wild, trailed by MILOŠ (40s), a retired porn star.
VUKMIR
(brandishing a script)
You're gonna love this, Miloš. It's revolutionary!
Miloš, clearly uneasy, doesn't respond. The camera PANS to his face, sweat streaming down. The SOUND OF HEAVY BREATHING fills the room.
Suddenly, a DRONE SHOT reveals a massive truck barreling down the street towards the apartment.
Inside the truck, RADE (30s), a burly, good-natured guy, struggles to control the vehicle. He's in over his head.
RADE
(on the phone, panicked)
I'm trying, Vukmir! But this thing's got a mind of its own!
Back in the apartment, Vukmir holds up the machete, grinning.
VUKMIR
(forcing a laugh)
You think you can handle this, Miloš?
Suddenly, the room SHAKES violently as the truck CRASHES into the building. Rade tumbles out of the truck, landing in a pile of debris.
Vukmir stands, brushing off the dust. He picks up the machete again, its blade shimmering in the chaos.
Suddenly, the machete EXPLODES. The explosion is ridiculously tiny, almost comical.
Everyone is thrown back. Vukmir is left holding the handle, his eyebrows singed off. The camera CLOSE-UPs on his shocked face.
The SOUND OF A HELICOPTER grows louder. A MISSILE, farcically small, descends from the sky, heading straight for the apartment.
Rade, Miloš, and Vukmir watch in disbelief as the missile lands in the room, causing an absurdly large EXPLOSION.
The screen goes black. The SOUND OF FALLING DEBRIS can be heard, followed by a small, comical WHISTLE as a teapot lands on Vukmir's head, causing another tiny EXPLOSION.
FADE OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by Joakim Ziegler at 10:57 PM on November 6, 2023 [2 favorites]
some hilarious Bayhem slapstick:
INT. DRAB SERBIAN APARTMENT - NIGHT
The apartment is a mess. Beaten up furniture, dirty dishes, the works. The camera SWEEPS across the room, focusing on a MACHETE glinting ominously in the low light.
Suddenly, the door SMASHES open. VUKMIR (50s), a shady film producer, bursts in, his eyes wild, trailed by MILOŠ (40s), a retired porn star.
VUKMIR
(brandishing a script)
You're gonna love this, Miloš. It's revolutionary!
Miloš, clearly uneasy, doesn't respond. The camera PANS to his face, sweat streaming down. The SOUND OF HEAVY BREATHING fills the room.
Suddenly, a DRONE SHOT reveals a massive truck barreling down the street towards the apartment.
Inside the truck, RADE (30s), a burly, good-natured guy, struggles to control the vehicle. He's in over his head.
RADE
(on the phone, panicked)
I'm trying, Vukmir! But this thing's got a mind of its own!
Back in the apartment, Vukmir holds up the machete, grinning.
VUKMIR
(forcing a laugh)
You think you can handle this, Miloš?
Suddenly, the room SHAKES violently as the truck CRASHES into the building. Rade tumbles out of the truck, landing in a pile of debris.
Vukmir stands, brushing off the dust. He picks up the machete again, its blade shimmering in the chaos.
Suddenly, the machete EXPLODES. The explosion is ridiculously tiny, almost comical.
Everyone is thrown back. Vukmir is left holding the handle, his eyebrows singed off. The camera CLOSE-UPs on his shocked face.
The SOUND OF A HELICOPTER grows louder. A MISSILE, farcically small, descends from the sky, heading straight for the apartment.
Rade, Miloš, and Vukmir watch in disbelief as the missile lands in the room, causing an absurdly large EXPLOSION.
The screen goes black. The SOUND OF FALLING DEBRIS can be heard, followed by a small, comical WHISTLE as a teapot lands on Vukmir's head, causing another tiny EXPLOSION.
FADE OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by Joakim Ziegler at 10:57 PM on November 6, 2023 [2 favorites]
The scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey where the apes learn to use bones as weapons
INT. AFRICAN SAVANNA - DAY
A group of APES huddle together, their primal eyes fixated on something off-screen. A WHIP PAN reveals a BONE, half-buried in the dust.
QUICK CUT TO:
An APE, the biggest among them, stares at the bone. It's a CLOSE UP, his eyes reflect the bone and a spark of curiosity and intelligence simultaneously.
APE 1
(Oooh ooh aah aah)
He reaches out, picking up the bone, studying it. His finger runs along the ridges, feeling the potential within.
Suddenly, a DRONE SHOT as a herd of PREDATORS pounce onto the scene, their roars echoing through the plains.
WHIP PAN back to the apes, terror in their eyes. APE 1 steps forward, the bone now a weapon in his hand. The SOUNDTRACK kicks in, drums beating in time with his heart.
APE 1
(Oooh ooh aah aah)
He swings the bone, and in SLOW MOTION, it connects with the lead predator. The impact sends the predator flying.
QUICK CUT TO:
A MONTAGE of the apes, hooting in triumph, emulating APE 1, weapons in hand, newfound power in their grasp.
Suddenly, APE 1 throws the bone high into the air. A TRACKING SHOT follows it, higher and higher until it's just a speck in the sky.
EXT. OUTER SPACE - CONTINUOUS
The bone TRANSFORMS into a massive, high-tech spaceship, complete with missile launchers and thrusters. The sound of ROCK MUSIC fills the void of space.
INT. SPACESHIP - CONTINUOUS
Creeping through the spaceship, we see a series of ridiculous items: an overripe banana, a rubber duck, a can of beans. They are arranged in a suspicious manner.
Suddenly, the banana starts to vibrate, then the duck, and finally the can of beans. The tension builds, the music swells, until...
BOOM!
The objects explode in a surprisingly powerful, colourful explosion, shattering the window and triggering a chain reaction. The spaceship starts to shake violently.
EXT. SPACESHIP - CONTINUOUS
The spaceship, surrounded by a halo of debris, spirals downwards towards a distant planet - Earth. It crashes into the atmosphere, trailing fire and smoke.
FADE OUT
posted by straight at 11:03 PM on November 6, 2023 [2 favorites]
Wait, no, this version is a thousand times better:
FADE IN:
EXT. AFRICAN PLAINS - DAY
Dramatic, sweeping DRONE SHOT rises over the desolate landscape, zooming into the haggard faces of a group of APES huddled around a MYSTERIOUS BLACK MONOLITH.
MONOLITH
(ominous hum)
The apes cower, but the ALPHA APE steps forward, inspired by a sudden epiphany. He picks up a BONE, testing its weight.
Whip PAN to a pile of BONES, as he SMASHES them into dust. The dramatic slow motion SHATTERING of the bones is interspersed with QUICK CUTS of the apes' shocked faces.
Suddenly, the soundtrack SWELLS with thunderous, heart-pounding MUSIC.
The ALPHA APE lifts the bone high into the air, the camera follows, tracking the bone with a CRANE SHOT as it arcs dramatically through the sky.
CUT TO:
EXT. OUTER SPACE - DAY
A SPACESHIP soars through the cosmos, reminiscent of the bone.
Suddenly, a METEORITE appears, hurtling towards the spaceship. The music CRESCENDOS.
INT. SPACESHIP - DAY
The crew SCRAMBLES, pushing buttons and flipping switches in a frenzy. Alarms BLARE.
CREW MEMBER #1
We're going down!
Suddenly, the ALPHA APE appears on the COMMUNICATIONS SCREEN.
ALPHA APE
(nods, then grunts)
The crew, understanding somehow, works with renewed vigor. They launch a MISSILE at the meteorite.
EXT. OUTER SPACE - DAY
The missile races towards the meteorite. There's a moment of suspense... then BOOM! The meteorite EXPLODES in a blinding FLASH of light.
INT. SPACESHIP - DAY
Everyone CHEERS. The ALPHA APE grunts in approval on the screen.
Suddenly, the SPACESHIP SHUDDERS. Everyone looks up in confusion.
EXT. OUTER SPACE - DAY
A piece of the METEORITE, tiny but lethal, is headed straight for the spaceship. The music swells again.
The tiny meteorite smashes into the spaceship's fuel tank. A small flame appears, then...
BOOM! The spaceship EXPLODES in a massive FIREBALL, lighting up the cosmos.
FADE TO BLACK:
As the screen darkens, the faint sound of the ALPHA APE's victorious GRUNT echoes in the distance. The final note of the soundtrack ECHOES, timed perfectly with the echo of the grunt.
FADE OUT.
posted by straight at 11:07 PM on November 6, 2023 [3 favorites]
The scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey where the monolith teaches the apes to use bones as weapons and one is thrown into the air and the scene cuts to a spaceship in space
FADE IN:
EXT. AFRICAN PLAINS - DAY
Dramatic, sweeping DRONE SHOT rises over the desolate landscape, zooming into the haggard faces of a group of APES huddled around a MYSTERIOUS BLACK MONOLITH.
MONOLITH
(ominous hum)
The apes cower, but the ALPHA APE steps forward, inspired by a sudden epiphany. He picks up a BONE, testing its weight.
Whip PAN to a pile of BONES, as he SMASHES them into dust. The dramatic slow motion SHATTERING of the bones is interspersed with QUICK CUTS of the apes' shocked faces.
Suddenly, the soundtrack SWELLS with thunderous, heart-pounding MUSIC.
The ALPHA APE lifts the bone high into the air, the camera follows, tracking the bone with a CRANE SHOT as it arcs dramatically through the sky.
CUT TO:
EXT. OUTER SPACE - DAY
A SPACESHIP soars through the cosmos, reminiscent of the bone.
Suddenly, a METEORITE appears, hurtling towards the spaceship. The music CRESCENDOS.
INT. SPACESHIP - DAY
The crew SCRAMBLES, pushing buttons and flipping switches in a frenzy. Alarms BLARE.
CREW MEMBER #1
We're going down!
Suddenly, the ALPHA APE appears on the COMMUNICATIONS SCREEN.
ALPHA APE
(nods, then grunts)
The crew, understanding somehow, works with renewed vigor. They launch a MISSILE at the meteorite.
EXT. OUTER SPACE - DAY
The missile races towards the meteorite. There's a moment of suspense... then BOOM! The meteorite EXPLODES in a blinding FLASH of light.
INT. SPACESHIP - DAY
Everyone CHEERS. The ALPHA APE grunts in approval on the screen.
Suddenly, the SPACESHIP SHUDDERS. Everyone looks up in confusion.
EXT. OUTER SPACE - DAY
A piece of the METEORITE, tiny but lethal, is headed straight for the spaceship. The music swells again.
The tiny meteorite smashes into the spaceship's fuel tank. A small flame appears, then...
BOOM! The spaceship EXPLODES in a massive FIREBALL, lighting up the cosmos.
FADE TO BLACK:
As the screen darkens, the faint sound of the ALPHA APE's victorious GRUNT echoes in the distance. The final note of the soundtrack ECHOES, timed perfectly with the echo of the grunt.
FADE OUT.
posted by straight at 11:07 PM on November 6, 2023 [3 favorites]
The volleyball game in top gun
posted by Major Clanger at 11:16 PM on November 6, 2023
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. TOP GUN ACADEMY - SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT - DAY
Sunlight glares off the gleaming, muscular bodies of our HEROES, LT. PETE "MAVERICK" MITCHELL and LTJG NICK "GOOSE" BRADSHAW. They're facing off against LT. TOM "ICEMAN" KAZANSKY and LTJG RON "SLIDER" KIEFER.
The pulsating beat of HEAVY METAL rumbles in the background.
ON THE SIDELINES, a heavily armored HUMVEE appears. Out jumps CHARLOTTE "CHARLIE" BLACKWOOD, carrying an oversized BLOWHORN.
CHARLIE
(Gesturing with her Blowhorn)
Gentlemen! Are we playing a game here or what?
ICEMAN
(Grinning, smacks a volley)
Always, Charlie.
Suddenly, an AIRCRAFT CARRIER appears, looming over the volleyball court. A F/A-18 HORNET takes off with a ROAR.
Maverick and Goose exchange looks, ignite their JETPACKS, and blast off towards the ball.
MUSIC SWELLS. The camera whip pans around the players in glorious SLOW MOTION, capturing their sweat, grit, and determination.
Maverick spikes the ball. It EXPLODES on impact, sending Iceman and Slider flying.
Suddenly, all of them are wearing TRANSFORMER SUITS. A volley ball transforms into a BOMB. Goose, in BUMBLEBEE transformer form, dives for the save.
Camera zooms in on Charlie as she watches, gasping. The bomb-ball detonates mid-air, turning into a firework display.
Suddenly, a swarm of DRONES fly overhead, capturing their every move for an epic highlight reel. Goose lands back on the court, making a crater.
GOOSE
(Grunting)
No pain, no gain, baby.
The music loops in an intense REVERBERATING BEAT. Maverick launches another ball into the sky. Suddenly, a METEOR SHOWER begins, each one blowing up like fireworks as it hits the Earth.
Maverick and Iceman lock eyes. Determination. A final showdown.
Maverick leaps up and spikes the ball. Iceman tries to block but the force sends him flying back. The ball hits the ground and the court EXPLODES.
Camera pulls back, revealing a huge smoke cloud shaped like a volleyball. Drone shot catches the victorious Maverick and Goose, fists in the air.
Suddenly, a small beach ball rolls into the frame and quietly explodes, leaving a tiny mushroom cloud.
FADE OUT:
FADE IN:
EXT. TOP GUN ACADEMY - SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT - DAY
Sunlight glares off the gleaming, muscular bodies of our HEROES, LT. PETE "MAVERICK" MITCHELL and LTJG NICK "GOOSE" BRADSHAW. They're facing off against LT. TOM "ICEMAN" KAZANSKY and LTJG RON "SLIDER" KIEFER.
The pulsating beat of HEAVY METAL rumbles in the background.
ON THE SIDELINES, a heavily armored HUMVEE appears. Out jumps CHARLOTTE "CHARLIE" BLACKWOOD, carrying an oversized BLOWHORN.
CHARLIE
(Gesturing with her Blowhorn)
Gentlemen! Are we playing a game here or what?
ICEMAN
(Grinning, smacks a volley)
Always, Charlie.
Suddenly, an AIRCRAFT CARRIER appears, looming over the volleyball court. A F/A-18 HORNET takes off with a ROAR.
Maverick and Goose exchange looks, ignite their JETPACKS, and blast off towards the ball.
MUSIC SWELLS. The camera whip pans around the players in glorious SLOW MOTION, capturing their sweat, grit, and determination.
Maverick spikes the ball. It EXPLODES on impact, sending Iceman and Slider flying.
Suddenly, all of them are wearing TRANSFORMER SUITS. A volley ball transforms into a BOMB. Goose, in BUMBLEBEE transformer form, dives for the save.
Camera zooms in on Charlie as she watches, gasping. The bomb-ball detonates mid-air, turning into a firework display.
Suddenly, a swarm of DRONES fly overhead, capturing their every move for an epic highlight reel. Goose lands back on the court, making a crater.
GOOSE
(Grunting)
No pain, no gain, baby.
The music loops in an intense REVERBERATING BEAT. Maverick launches another ball into the sky. Suddenly, a METEOR SHOWER begins, each one blowing up like fireworks as it hits the Earth.
Maverick and Iceman lock eyes. Determination. A final showdown.
Maverick leaps up and spikes the ball. Iceman tries to block but the force sends him flying back. The ball hits the ground and the court EXPLODES.
Camera pulls back, revealing a huge smoke cloud shaped like a volleyball. Drone shot catches the victorious Maverick and Goose, fists in the air.
Suddenly, a small beach ball rolls into the frame and quietly explodes, leaving a tiny mushroom cloud.
FADE OUT:
posted by Major Clanger at 11:16 PM on November 6, 2023
The Jet Song scene from West Side Story
FADE IN:
EXT. BACK ALLEY - NIGHT
Underneath the glaring neon lights, the JETS, led by RIFF (17, the cool leader), have gathered around a trash bin fire, flickering shadows dancing on their faces. The backdrop, a towering, half-constructed SKYSCRAPER.
RIFF
When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way!
Suddenly, a massive explosion resonates from the skyscraper. Flames light up the night sky, debris raining down around them. The Jets show no reaction, unfazed by the chaos around them.
RIFF (CONT'D)
From your first cigarette, to your last dying day!
A piercing whistle echoes through the alley. A CAT, glowing in alien-like blue, scurries in front of them. Riff, not missing a beat, kicks a small, soccer ball-sized transformer at it.
RIFF (CONT'D)
When you're a Jet, let them do what they can.
Out of nowhere, a dozen BIKERS on HARLEYS, sporting SHARKS jackets, descend from the fire escape, landing in a perfect formation. A massive dust cloud engulfs the scene, the ambient music rising dramatically.
RIFF (CONT'D)
You've got brothers around, you're a family man!
Suddenly, a huge, robotic shark, emerges from the dust clouds. Its red eyes fixated on the Jets. Riff, without a flinch, pulls out a rocket launcher from under his jacket and fires.
RIFF (CONT'D)
You're never alone, you're never disconnected!
The missile spirals towards the robotic shark, the camera following its course. The shark explodes in a massive fireball, the shockwave knock over the Bikers. The Jets remain unmoved, continuing their song like nothing happened.
RIFF (CONT'D)
You're here with your own, when company's expected, you're well protected!
From the explosion, a horde of miniature robotic sharks come racing towards the Jets. With a synchronized move, the Jets pull out small handheld EMP devices and activate them. The mini sharks drop lifeless to the ground.
A DRONE shot reveals the alley filled with smoking shark wreckage, the Jets standing victorious in the middle, still singing.
RIFF (CONT'D)
Then you are set, with a capital J!
Suddenly, a small, cartoonish BOMB with a lit fuse rolls into the middle of the group. The Jets don’t even glance down at it.
RIFF (CONT'D)
Which you'll never forget, till they cart you away.
The bomb EXPLODES, showering them all with sparkles and confetti. The Jets laugh and continue to sing, completely unbothered by the ridiculousness around them.
RIFF (CONT'D)
When you're a Jet, you stay a Jet!
CUT TO:
EXT. SKYSCRAPER - NIGHT
The unfinished skyscraper lights up with a massive explosion, Riff's final line echoing through the night.
FADE OUT.
posted by freelanceastro at 11:35 PM on November 6, 2023 [1 favorite]
Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon bedtime story
FADE IN:
INT. NURSERY - NIGHT
A vast, cavernous room, filled with shadows and moonlight. The world's largest TELESCOPE peeks through the window, scanning the outer reaches of the galaxy. The soft hum of a NUCLEAR FUSION POWERED CLOCK permeates the air.
Suddenly, the room RUMBLES as a TOY TRAIN, the size of a real locomotive, THUNDERS around the room on an elevated track. The train passes by a GIANT RED BALLOON, tethered by a steel cable, swaying ominously in the breeze. A PAIR OF KITTENS, genetically enhanced to be the size of LIONS, playfully swat at a ball of string the size of a wrecking ball.
Close up on THREE LITTLE BEARS, sitting on chairs. They're not ordinary bears. They're CYBORG BEARS, metal and fur combined, their eyes glowing with artificial intelligence.
The CAMERA SWOOPS down to a small bed where a young BOY looks up, unfazed by the chaos around him.
BOY
Goodnight room.
The room's smart system, a futuristic A.I. named ROOMIE (think Jarvis from Iron Man) responds.
ROOMIE (V.O)
Goodnight, master.
BOY
Goodnight moon.
Outside, a looming FULL MOON suddenly explodes into a fireworks display, showering the earth in sparkles.
BOY
Goodnight cow jumping over the moon.
A rocket-propelled COW soars over the exploded moon, mooing loudly. It's ridiculous, it's amazing, it's endearingly silly.
Pan to the floor, a pair of MICE the size of horses race around a track, squeaking thunderously.
BOY
Goodnight noises everywhere.
Suddenly, the room QUIETS. Even the train slows to a stop. Roomie activates the room's SLEEP MODE, stars projected onto the ceiling as a lullaby begins to play.
But just as we think it's over, the balloon in the corner begins to glow. It SWELLS, straining against its tether. The room is bathed in an eerie red light.
BOOM! The balloon explodes, showering the room in confetti. The boy pulls his blanket over his head, a satisfied smile on his face. Roomie's voice, now barely a whisper, echoes in the room.
ROOMIE (V.O)
Goodnight.
CUT TO BLACK:
FADE IN:
A view of the earth from space. The explosion of the balloon has left a tiny, glittering spot on the surface of the planet. The camera pulls back, revealing the train, now a satellite, orbiting the earth.
FADE OUT:
THE END.
posted by away for regrooving at 11:37 PM on November 6, 2023
the scene in my dinner with andre where andre explains his philosophy
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. UPSCALE NEW YORK ROOFTOP DINNER - NIGHT
A helicopter shot reveals ANDRE and WALLACE seated at a lavishly set table on a high-rise rooftop overlooking a bustling NYC street. A WAITER in ninja attire somersaults onto the scene, placing the appetizers on the table.
ANDRE, a charismatic man, takes a bite and starts speaking.
ANDRE
You know, Wally, it's like we're living in a dream world.
He stands up forcefully, causing the table to FLIP, food flying everywhere. Wallace recoils, surprised.
CUT TO:
EXT. NYC STREET - CONTINUOUS
Suddenly, we're in Andre's POV, racing down the city street amidst cars and pedestrians. It's a breathtaking, roller-coaster like shot.
ANDRE (V.O.)
It's like we're sleepwalking through our waking state, or wake-walking through our dreams.
CUT TO:
INT. ROOFTOP - CONTINUOUS
WHIP PAN back to the rooftop. Andre returns to his seat. Wallace, stunned, tries to process what just happened.
WALLACE
(quietly, to himself)
I'm a potato.
ANDRE
Exactly, Wally! We're all potatoes, just waiting to be mashed!
Suddenly, a fleet of military helicopters appear, showering the rooftop with bright lights. Rappelling from the copters, a SQUAD OF COMMANDOS lands on the roof.
COMMANDO #1
Hands in the air, Andre!
Andre stands up, hands up, but starts to laugh hysterically.
ANDRE
You see, Wally! This is the real world! Potatoes and commandos!
Suddenly, Andre raises his hands, and from his fingers, DRONES shoot up into the sky, distracting the commandos. Andre takes advantage of the confusion and does a backflip, knocking out Commando #1.
In the chaos, Wallace catches a glimpse of the WAITER, who turns to the CAMERA and winks. The waiter pulls a cord on his vest and a hulking TRANSFORMER-like robot rises behind him.
As Andre continues fighting the commandos, the robot releases a volley of missiles into the sky that EXPLODE into a gigantic firework spectacle.
WALLACE
(to himself, awestruck)
Just a dream...
A series of quick cuts sees Andre systematically outmaneuvering the commandos until they're all incapacitated. He then calmly walks over to Wallace.
ANDRE
You see, Wally, waking up is the real challenge.
Suddenly, the transformer waiter serves dessert. It's a gigantic, beautifully decorated cake. Andre takes a slice, and everything goes quiet.
ANDRE
(savoring the cake)
Delicious.
Suddenly, the cake EXPLODES, transforming the entire scene into a SLOW-MOTION inferno as Andre and Wallace are catapulted into the air.
FADE OUT:
As the fire dies down, Andre and Wallace, covered in cake and soot, sit back down. The waiter serves them coffee as if nothing happened.
FADE TO BLACK.
posted by Sebmojo at 11:39 PM on November 6, 2023 [6 favorites]
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. UPSCALE NEW YORK ROOFTOP DINNER - NIGHT
A helicopter shot reveals ANDRE and WALLACE seated at a lavishly set table on a high-rise rooftop overlooking a bustling NYC street. A WAITER in ninja attire somersaults onto the scene, placing the appetizers on the table.
ANDRE, a charismatic man, takes a bite and starts speaking.
ANDRE
You know, Wally, it's like we're living in a dream world.
He stands up forcefully, causing the table to FLIP, food flying everywhere. Wallace recoils, surprised.
CUT TO:
EXT. NYC STREET - CONTINUOUS
Suddenly, we're in Andre's POV, racing down the city street amidst cars and pedestrians. It's a breathtaking, roller-coaster like shot.
ANDRE (V.O.)
It's like we're sleepwalking through our waking state, or wake-walking through our dreams.
CUT TO:
INT. ROOFTOP - CONTINUOUS
WHIP PAN back to the rooftop. Andre returns to his seat. Wallace, stunned, tries to process what just happened.
WALLACE
(quietly, to himself)
I'm a potato.
ANDRE
Exactly, Wally! We're all potatoes, just waiting to be mashed!
Suddenly, a fleet of military helicopters appear, showering the rooftop with bright lights. Rappelling from the copters, a SQUAD OF COMMANDOS lands on the roof.
COMMANDO #1
Hands in the air, Andre!
Andre stands up, hands up, but starts to laugh hysterically.
ANDRE
You see, Wally! This is the real world! Potatoes and commandos!
Suddenly, Andre raises his hands, and from his fingers, DRONES shoot up into the sky, distracting the commandos. Andre takes advantage of the confusion and does a backflip, knocking out Commando #1.
In the chaos, Wallace catches a glimpse of the WAITER, who turns to the CAMERA and winks. The waiter pulls a cord on his vest and a hulking TRANSFORMER-like robot rises behind him.
As Andre continues fighting the commandos, the robot releases a volley of missiles into the sky that EXPLODE into a gigantic firework spectacle.
WALLACE
(to himself, awestruck)
Just a dream...
A series of quick cuts sees Andre systematically outmaneuvering the commandos until they're all incapacitated. He then calmly walks over to Wallace.
ANDRE
You see, Wally, waking up is the real challenge.
Suddenly, the transformer waiter serves dessert. It's a gigantic, beautifully decorated cake. Andre takes a slice, and everything goes quiet.
ANDRE
(savoring the cake)
Delicious.
Suddenly, the cake EXPLODES, transforming the entire scene into a SLOW-MOTION inferno as Andre and Wallace are catapulted into the air.
FADE OUT:
As the fire dies down, Andre and Wallace, covered in cake and soot, sit back down. The waiter serves them coffee as if nothing happened.
FADE TO BLACK.
posted by Sebmojo at 11:39 PM on November 6, 2023 [6 favorites]
The "yes I will" bit in Joyce's Ulysses
INT. DUBIN HOTEL - NIGHT
The room is bathed in GLOWING LIGHT. MOLLY BLOOM (30's, vivacious, passionate) rests on a giant revolving bed, encrusted with diamonds. A myriad of mirrors reflects her image.
MOLLY
And yes I said yes I will Yes.
Suddenly, the room SHUDDERS.
EXT. DUBLIN HOTEL - NIGHT
A monstrous ROBOT (think TRANSFORMERS) is attacking the city. It fires ROCKETS, causing EXPLOSIONS and CHAOS.
BACK TO:
INT. DUBIN HOTEL - NIGHT
Molly, undeterred, continues her monologue. Behind her, the room buckles as the building SWAYS.
MOLLY
And then I asked him with my eyes to ask again yes...
EXT. DUBLIN HOTEL - NIGHT
The robot FIRES A MISSILE. It whooshes towards the hotel.
INT. DUBIN HOTEL - NIGHT
The missile IMPACTS, sending Molly FLIPPING through the air. She lands perfectly on the rotating bed.
MOLLY
...and then he asked me would I yes and his heart was going like mad...
EXT. DUBLIN HOTEL - NIGHT
A fleet of DRONES buzzes around the robot, firing LASERS. The robot SWATS them, causing a series of SMALL EXPLOSIONS.
BACK TO:
INT. DUBIN HOTEL - NIGHT
A DRONE crashes through the window. Molly, caught in the moment, incorporates the drone into her monologue.
MOLLY
...yes I said yes I will yes...
The robot's gigantic EYE peeks through the shattered window. Molly, ever the performer, boldly recites her final line.
MOLLY
...and yes I said yes I will yes...
The robot's eye NARROWS, then RETRACTS with a POP. The drone, sensing danger, ZOOMS towards the robot.
The drone COLLIDES with the robot’s eye, setting off a MASSIVE EXPLOSION that encapsulates the entire building.
As the fireball engulfs the scene, we hear Molly’s voice, echoing defiantly:
MOLLY (V.O.)
...yes I said yes I will yes...
FADE OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by away for regrooving at 11:42 PM on November 6, 2023 [1 favorite]
Microsoft Office 365 End-User License Agreement
The missile crashes into the penthouse, obliterating the hologram. Jason dives out of the path of the explosion, rolling toward a hidden safe in the floor. He opens it, revealing a MICROSOFT MOUSE. He picks it up, clicking the 'ACCEPT' button on the screen just as the flames engulf him.
EXT. PENTHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
The explosion expands, blowing out the windows and sending Jason hurtling into the night. As he falls, he clings onto the mouse. He clicks again and a parachute deploys from the mouse.
INT. SKYSCRAPER PENTHOUSE - NIGHT
A FUTURISTIC HOLOGRAM of the Microsoft Office 365 End-User License Agreement rotates in the middle of the room. It's a matrix of legal jargon, shimmering in the moonlight.
Enter JASON, a muscular and dashing IT professional in ripped clothes. He crosses the room with determined strides, eyes locked on the hologram. Epic, heart-thumping MUSIC builds.
JASON:
(voice trembling with emotion)
"I accept the terms in the License Agreement. I am the end-user."
Suddenly, the floor trembles. Distant, booming SOUNDS echo through the building. Jason steadies himself, eyes wide.
EXT. PENTHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
A FLOCK OF DRONES ascends the side of the building, each carrying a phrase from the License Agreement. They whiz past windows, their lights painting the words onto the glass.
INT. PENTHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Jason whips around, eyeing the drones. He takes a deep breath.
JASON:
"I will not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software."
The drones outside EXPLODE one by one in a slow-motion montage, their fragments spelling out the words of the Agreement in the night sky.
EXT. PENTHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
A MISSILE emblazoned with the Microsoft logo races toward the penthouse.
INT. PENTHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Jason glances at the missile, then back at the hologram.
JASON:
"I understand the software is licensed, not sold."
The missile crashes into the penthouse, obliterating the hologram. Jason dives out of the path of the explosion, rolling toward a hidden safe in the floor. He opens it, revealing a MICROSOFT MOUSE. He picks it up, clicking the 'ACCEPT' button on the screen just as the flames engulf him.
EXT. PENTHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
The explosion expands, blowing out the windows and sending Jason hurtling into the night. As he falls, he clings onto the mouse. He clicks again and a parachute deploys from the mouse.
From the ground, ONLOOKERS gasp as they see the words “Microsoft 365 End User License Agreement” formed by the smoke of the explosion.
posted by away for regrooving at 11:47 PM on November 6, 2023 [1 favorite]
the scene in Aladdin where he sings "A Whole New World"
FADE IN:
EXT. AGRAHABAH - NIGHT
A magic carpet sweeps across the desert sands. ALADDIN, rambunctious as ever, whistles for the carpet to soar higher.
ALADDIN
Up here, it's crystal clear.
ZOOM IN on the carpet as it ascends towards the twinkling stars. Suddenly, a volley of flaming arrows streaks across the sky. The music crescendos.
Reveal a BAND OF DESERT BANDITS, pumping their fists, launching a barrage of flaming arrows and catapults.
Aladdin tugs on the carpet's tassels, executing a barrel roll and dives downwards, narrowly missing a flaming boulder. The bandits whoop and holler.
ALADDIN (CONT'D)
That's where we'll be!
Aladdin pulls the carpet upwards again, soaring past the pyramids, over a bustling marketplace, and dodge through a network of narrow alleyways, shaking off the bandits.
The city's majestic palace is in the distance. Aladdin points it out to Jasmine.
ALADDIN (CONT'D)
A thrilling chase, a wondrous place, for you and me.
Suddenly, a gargantuan metal elephant, complete with laser eyes, lumbers into view. It's JAFAR, the sorcerer, piloting the mechanical monstrosity. He cackles maniacally.
JAFAR
You're not getting away that easily!
Jafar fires a laser beam. Aladdin banks the carpet to the right, dodging it, causing the laser to strike a fruit stand, which EXPLODES in a shower of melons.
Aladdin winks at Jasmine, who's clutching onto him tightly.
ALADDIN
Hold on!
He pulls on the carpet's tassels, taking them high above Agrabah, where they can see the whole city bathed in moonlight.
The carpet swoops down, racing back towards Jafar. Aladdin snatches a rug from a nearby rooftop and tosses it into Jafar's face, blinding him. The mechanical elephant stumbles and trips over a water fountain, which also EXPLODES.
Jafar pulls off the rug, but Aladdin and Jasmine are nowhere to be seen. He roars in frustration.
JAFAR
I'll get you, Aladdin!
SMASH CUT TO:
EXT. AGRAHABAH - NIGHT
Aladdin and Jasmine are flying high above the city again, leaving Jafar behind. Aladdin turns to Jasmine.
ALADDIN
A whole new world...
Jasmine smiles at him, the wind blowing through her hair.
JASMINE
A new fantastic point of view...
Suddenly, the magic carpet shakes, Jasmine screams as a pigeon explodes on impact.
FADE OUT.
the deli scene from When Harry Met Sally
INT. KATZ'S DELI - DAY
A WHIP PAN reveals HARRY (Billy Crystal), a rugged protagonist, sitting at a table with SALLY (Meg Ryan), an independent and fiery lead, both lost in conversation against a backdrop of New Yorkers enjoying their sandwiches.
ANGLE ON:
Harry, leaning in towards Sally with a mischievous smile.
HARRY
You know what I’m saying?
SALLY
I’m not sure that I do.
Suddenly, a LOUD BANG! The entire deli shakes. Patrons flinch. Even the COUNTER GUY takes a break from slicing pastrami. Harry and Sally look around, shocked and disoriented.
Then, a BRAWNY FBI AGENT rushes in, pursued by a group of MASKED VILLAINS. A high-speed chase ensues, overturning tables and toppling pastrami sandwiches. Everything is in SLOW MOTION, and heart-pounding MUSIC plays.
ANGLE ON:
Sally, rolling her eyes at this interruption, she turns back to Harry.
SALLY
As I was saying...
HARRY
Right, right...
Suddenly, a missile launches from outside, smashing through the wall, its red exhaust tail trailing behind it. Harry dives over the table, pulling Sally down with him. The missile just misses them, plowing into a vat of coleslaw.
HARRY
(yells)
I’ll have what she’s having!
The music SWELLS dramatically.
Suddenly, the missile reverses direction, heading back out the window, chasing the villains.
As the dust settles, Harry and Sally are entwined on the floor. Harry looks at Sally and grins.
HARRY
Now, where were we?
SALLY
You were trying to tell me something.
Suddenly, the deli door swings open, revealing a TRANSFORMER. The patrons gasp. The Transformer turns, looking at Harry and Sally.
TRANSFORMER
Hey, I just want a sandwich.
Laughter ensues, and the camera pans out.
Finally, the last remaining pickle on the counter starts to vibrate, shaking violently, before it EXPLODES, covering the deli in pickle juice.
FADE OUT.
posted by cyranix at 11:54 PM on November 6, 2023
(FYI the expandy-triangle thing is this bit of HTML:
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my prompt that I gave it
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posted by away for regrooving at 11:57 PM on November 6, 2023 [7 favorites]
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my prompt that I gave it
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posted by away for regrooving at 11:57 PM on November 6, 2023 [7 favorites]
INT. FLORIN CASTLE - NIGHT
A GIGANTIC EXPLOSION shatters the silence, revealing INIGO MONTOYA (40s, Spanish accent, wielding a sword) and the MASKED MAN aka WESTLEY (30s, also wielding a sword).
Inigo studies Westley, circling him. We WHIP PAN to Westley’s POV - Inigo is a predator closing in.
INIGO
I must know...
CLOSE UP on Inigo’s intense eyes.
INIGO (CONT'D)
Are you using Bonetti's Defense against me, huh?
Westley smirks, tossing his sword from hand to hand - a show of skill.
WESTLEY
I thought it fitting, considering the rocky terrain.
Suddenly, the ground SHAKES. A DRONE SHOT reveals a GIANT ROBOT stomping towards them.
Inigo and Westley stand back to back, swords raised. The robot SWOOPS DOWN, but they leap away at the last moment, causing the robot to CRASH into the castle wall.
Inigo and Westley use the distraction to CONTINUE THEIR DUEL. A CRANE SHOT swoops down, capturing their impressive swordfight in the midst of the robot chaos.
Inigo flips onto the castle ledge, a DOLLY ZOOM emphasizing the dizzying height.
INIGO
Now, I am using Capo Ferro!
Westley joins him, sparks flying as their swords CLASH.
WESTLEY
I thought it fitting, given the high ground. Prefer Agrippa myself.
Suddenly, a MISSILE flies towards them. They leap off the ledge, the castle EXPLODING behind them in slow motion.
They land in a sprint and race towards a parked LAMBORGHINI as the robot chases them. Inigo slides across the hood, landing in the driver's seat while Westley jumps into the passenger's.
They SPEED OFF with the robot hot on their tail. EPIC CAR CHASE through the rubble-filled castle grounds. Inigo drives with one hand, dueling Westley with the other.
Suddenly, the Lamborghini launches off a ramp, flips mid-air just as the robot swipes at them. They LAND SAFELY and speed away, the robot CRASHING into a watchtower.
Now out of danger, they park the car and RESUME THEIR DUEL on foot.
Inigo disarms Westley, his sword flying and landing on a small RED BUTTON - a NUCLEAR DETONATOR.
INIGO
I see you like to live dangerously.
Suddenly, the entire castle grounds LIGHT UP with a ridiculous but totally awesome NUCLEAR EXPLOSION.
FADE OUT.
posted by tdismukes at 12:17 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
The scene in Bad Boys where Mike, Marcus, Sanchez and Ruiz head to the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, kill Fouchet's henchmen, including Casper and Ferguson, and rescue Julie.
INT. MIAMI-OPA LOCKA EXECUTIVE AIRPORT - NIGHT
An epic low-angle shot of MIKE (Will Smith), MARCUS (Martin Lawrence), SANCHEZ (John Salley), and RUIZ (Julio Oscar Mechoso) strutting their stuff, moving in slow motion. The score swells as a massive C-130 cargo plane emerges from the fog behind them.
MIKE
Alright, boys. Let's go get Julie.
The team splits up. Marcus and Sanchez head for the hangars, while Mike and Ruiz take on the plane. Everything becomes a blur of action as gunshots, whip pans, and freeze frames punctuate the scene.
INT. CARGO PLANE - CONTINUOUS
Mike and Ruiz enter the plane. A dolly zoom reveals FOUCHET'S HENCHMEN, CASPER, and FERGUSON. The tension is palpable as the epic, bass-heavy score crescendos.
MIKE
(to Ruiz)
You take the small one.
Ruiz nods, diving towards a henchman as Mike leaps into action. He takes on Ferguson. Mike and Ferguson struggle, their silhouettes illuminated by the plane's cargo hold lights. Mike lands the final blow, sending Ferguson sprawling backwards into a stack of crates filled with fireworks.
INT. HANGARS - CONTINUOUS
Marcus and Sanchez face off against henchman after henchman. A whip-pan reveals a massive fuel truck barreling towards them. Marcus takes aim and fires, causing the truck to explode in a ball of fire. The shockwave propels them into a conveniently placed pile of packing foam.
MARCUS
I hate when that happens.
They share a hearty laugh as the hangars explode behind them.
INT. CARGO PLANE - CONTINUOUS
Mike catches sight of JULIE (Téa Leoni) held captive. With a triumphant ROAR and a swift kick, he sends Casper hurtling out of the cargo hold and into the propellers, which also inexplicably explode. The plane begins to shake violently.
MIKE
Time to go.
Mike grabs Julie, and with a running start, they leap out of the plane. As they parachute away, the plane nosedives into the runway in a gigantic explosion.
Suddenly, a small, forgotten fire extinguisher ejected from the plane catches fire, hurtling towards a nearby hangar. It explodes, causing another, even bigger explosion, which in turn sets off a chain reaction of small, increasingly ridiculous explosions.
The team miraculously lands safely, watching the fiery spectacle in awe. Julie gleefully hugs Mike.
JULIE
I knew you'd come for me, Mike.
MIKE
And miss all this? Never.
The scene ends with a low-angle shot of the entire team, explosions lighting up the night sky behind them. A small, overlooked golf cart in the corner of the frame suddenly explodes, much to everyone's bemusement.
FADE OUT.
Sweet!
posted by Ice Cream Socialist at 12:27 AM on November 7, 2023
Sean tells Good Will Hunting that it's not his fault
INT. SEAN'S OFFICE - DAY
A massive, sun-filled room littered with an array of military-grade weapons and equipment. A wind machine ROARS, whipping papers around the room. An enormous American flag billows majestically behind a desk.
At the desk sits SEAN, former Navy SEAL turned therapist, built like a tank and chomping on a cigar. On the other side, WILL, a math genius and janitor, fidgety, scans the room suspiciously.
Sean's eyes lock onto Will. He leans forward, the desk CREAKING under his muscular weight.
SEAN
It's not your fault.
Will's eyes flicker with surprise. He scoffs, crossing his arms defensively.
WILL
I know.
Sean presses a button on his desk. The room RUMBLES. Panels in the ceiling slide open to reveal an enormous retractable screen. Instantly, it lights up with surveillance footage of Will's troubled childhood.
SEAN
No, you don't. It's not your fault.
Will's eyes are glued to the screen. Images of his past flash before him, each one more heart-wrenching than the last.
WILL
Don't do this to me, man.
Sean rises from his desk, his imposing figure casting a shadow over Will. He strides over to a wall, revealing an arsenal of futuristic weaponry. He selects a high-tech looking device and activates it - the walls of the room TRANSFORM, morphing into a therapeutic safe space.
SEAN
It's not your fault.
Will looks away, fighting back tears. As he does, a DRONE whizzes by, scanning his face and projecting the image onto the screen behind Sean.
WILL
Stop it, man!
Sean, undeterred, steps closer. The room rumbles as the floor begins to rotate, placing Will in the center. Above him, laser lights dance in sync with the escalating heart-thumping MUSIC.
SEAN
It's not your fault.
Will breaks down, BAWLING. The drone from earlier returns, projecting Will's crying face onto every surface of the room.
WILL
I'm sorry!
Suddenly, the room erupts in APPLAUSE as confetti cannons explode, filling the room with sparkling bits of paper. Will looks around, stunned.
Just then, a fridge in the corner of the room inexplicably EXPLODES. Both Sean and Will turn to look, startled, then return their attention to each other as if nothing happened.
FADE OUT.
Nailed it. Just.... nailed it.
posted by Molesome at 12:41 AM on November 7, 2023 [7 favorites]
The interrogation scene in Basic Instinct
FADE IN:
INT. POLICE STATION - DAY
A room filled with HARDCORE COPS, each with their own unique badges, tattoos, and scars. One of them is chewing on a cigar, smoke obscuring his face. The other has a robotic arm, reminiscent of a Transformer. No one questions it.
Sitting in the middle of the room, a sleek glass table reflects the room's harsh light, a single chair behind it. Every detail is sharp, the room is silent except for the slow hum of the overhead air vents.
On the other side of the glass, CATHERINE TRAMELL (Sharon Stone), a gorgeous and successful novelist, watches the chaos of the station with a cool, composed expression.
The door slams open as NICK CURRAN (Michael Douglas) saunters in, his trench coat billowing dramatically in slow motion.
CURRAN
You know we're flying without a net here, Catherine. No lawyer.
TRAMELL
(smiles)
I’m fully aware.
CURRAN
(flicks a lighter, sparks bouncing off the lens)
Alright, the game is on.
As Curran lights his cigarette, the lighter sparks a mini, comical explosion but no one seems to notice.
Curran proceeds with the questioning, the camera zooms in and out of his face, Catherine's face, the other officers' faces, the smoke from the cigar, the robotic arm.
Suddenly, a low rumble begins. The officers exchange glances. The rumbling grows louder, the building begins shaking. Suddenly, a MASSIVE TANK crashes through the wall, creating a chaotic debris storm. Officers dive for cover.
CURRAN
What the hell!
The tank hatch opens and out pops another cop with a goofy grin.
COP
Sorry folks, wrong address!
He sheepishly backs out the tank, leaving the gaping hole in the wall. Everyone resumes their positions as though nothing happened.
Curran continues the interrogation. The camera circles around them, the tension palpable.
Suddenly, Catherine crosses her legs. The harsh light gleams off her stiletto heel, which gleams right in the eye of one of the cops. He yelps, dropping his coffee mug.
The mug hits the floor, shattering, and, inexplicably, sparks a small explosion. Again, no one in the room even blinks.
The interrogation continues, the tension escalating. The camera moves in and out, capturing every detail. The ticking of the clock. The dripping coffee. The smoke from the cigar. The reflection in the glass.
Finally, as the questioning ends, Catherine dramatically stands up.
TRAMELL
I’m done.
She moves towards the door, the camera tracking her every move. She pauses and looks back at Curran.
TRAMELL
(grinning)
Maybe next time, detective.
Curran returns her grin.
CURRAN
Maybe, Miss Tramell.
She leaves, the door slamming behind her. The room is silent.
Suddenly, the door handle, inexplicably, explodes into a fireball, causing all the cops to duck while the robotic arm shields Curran. A part of the handle, scorched and smoking, lands on the table.
CURRAN
(picking up the handle)
This is going to be one hell of a case.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by rhizome at 12:52 AM on November 7, 2023
Browsing Metafilter
FADE IN:
EXT. METAFILTER HEADQUARTERS - NIGHT
A massive, tech-savvy fortress worthy of a Silicon Valley billionaire. A sweeping drone shot reveals an army of cyborgs, MILITANT PROGRAMMERS, guarding the fortress. The moonlight reflecting off their steel frames.
CUT TO:
INT. METAFILTER HEADQUARTERS - COMMAND CENTER
A hive of activity. Scores of programmers furiously typing, gaze fixated on a massive holographic display of a website - METAFILTER. The room pulses with the rhythm of electronic music.
Suddenly, a RED ALERT flashes. An incoming ENTRY. A programmer, our HERO, taps into the holographic keyboard. Words type out in mid-air.
HERO
"Hey, guys! Look at this cool article about ancient Egyptian cats!"
Another programmer, SIDEKICK, looks over.
SIDEKICK
"Wow, rare stuff. Post it!"
Our HERO begins the UPLOAD PROCESS. Suddenly, the floor shakes. An ALARM blares. A sinking realization hits.
HERO
"It's a... VIRUS!"
The display screen flickers as a monstrous digital entity, VIRUS, tears through the firewall, wreaking havoc.
CUT TO:
EXT. METAFILTER HEADQUARTERS - NIGHT
Cyber MISSILES launch from the fortress, ripping through the night sky. The music CRANKS up. The programmers watch in awe, their faces reflected in the display.
HERO
"We need to stop it!"
SIDEKICK
"But how?"
HERO
"By hitting it where it hurts!"
CUT TO:
INT. METAFILTER COMMAND CENTER
The HERO frantically types, launching a counter-attack. A digital TANK fires in the holographic display. The virus SCREAMS, shattering the code around it.
SIDEKICK
"That's it! Keep going!"
HERO
"I'm...not...done...yet!"
CUT TO:
EXT. METAFILTER HEADQUARTERS
Digital EXPLOSIONS rip through the fortress. The night sky lights up. The virus is obliterated, leaving a radiant spectacle. The HERO and SIDEKICK exchange a breathless victory grin.
Suddenly, a final explosion rips through a nearby coffee machine. The HERO and SIDEKICK flinch, then start laughing.
CUT TO:
INT. METAFILTER HEADQUARTERS
Our HERO posts the article triumphantly. The words gleam on the holographic display.
HERO
"And that's how you... Browse Metafilter."
Cue heart-pounding music as we:
FADE OUT.
posted by Pronoiac at 12:55 AM on November 7, 2023 [4 favorites]
The Jackie Treehorn scene from Big Lebowski
INT. JACKIE TREEHORN'S LUXURIOUS MANSION - NIGHT
A helicopter SHOT pans over the sprawling opulence of the mansion. The camera ZOOMS IN on a massive GARDEN PARTY, a dizzying spectacle of excess and debauchery.
We CUT TO a CLOSE UP of THE DUDE (Jeff Bridges) as he enters the mansion, his awe-struck face reflected in shiny marble floors.
A WAITRESS with a tray of martinis offers one to the Dude. He takes one, raises it in a toast, and CHUGS it. The camera does a SLOW MOTION SWIRL around the Dude as he chokes, martini spilling down his beard. He wipes his mouth, grinning.
DUDE
Far out, man.
Suddenly, a LAMBORGHINI CRASHES through the wall, barely missing Dude. Cigar smoke billows from the flaming wreck. Out steps JACKIE TREEHORN, unharmed, a devilish grin on his face.
JACKIE
Sorry about the mess, Dude.
A DRONE SHOT follows as Jackie leads Dude through the mansion, past a room of NINJAS sparring, a pet TIGER in a diamond-studded collar, and finally, into Jackie's office.
On the office wall hangs a HUGE SCREEN, currently displaying a missile about to launch. Jackie, not bothering to explain, presses a button and the missile fires on screen. An EXPLOSION echoes in the distance.
DUDE
What's that about, man?
JACKIE
Just another Tuesday.
Suddenly, the room starts to SHAKE, a low RUMBLE growing louder. Dude looks panicked, but Jackie simply smirks.
JACKIE
Oh, that's just my personal army of Transformer robots working out in the basement.
posted by taquito sunrise at 1:35 AM on November 7, 2023
The parting scene in Brief Encounter, directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:EXT. TRAIN STATION - NIGHT
The station is bathed in the glow of the moon, and a train HISSING and WHISTLING. LAURA (40, English, elegant) steps onto the platform, tears welling in her eyes. ALECK (40, Scottish, rugged) stands a few steps away, a look of longing on his face.
WHIP PAN:
The platform CLOCK CHIMES, signaling the imminent departure.
LAURA
(whispering)
I wish I could stop time, Aleck.
ALECK
(shouts over the noise)
But we can't, Laura!
A ROARING sounds in the background. A second, enormous FREIGHT TRAIN barrels towards the station. The ground VIBRATES beneath them.
ALECK
(grinning)
No, Laura...we can't stop time, but we can outrun it!
Aleck grabs Laura's hand and sprints towards the incoming freight train. Laura, shocked, follows.
POV SHOT:
They leap onto the moving train, just as Laura's original train DEPARTS.
IN SLOW MOTION:
Laura watches as the train she was supposed to be on chugs away, leaving her with Aleck on the freight train.
BACK TO SCENE:
Laura, now on the edge of the moving freight train, smiles at Aleck.
LAURA
(shouting over the noise)
I've never felt more alive, Aleck!
TRACKING SHOT:
The freight train barrels past the departing train. LAURA and ALECK wave at the passengers as they pass.
Suddenly, Laura's handbag starts to VIBRATE. She pulls out a small, beeping device.
LAURA
(confused)
What on earth is this?
ALECK
(laughing)
Must have been when we jumped onto the train!
Suddenly, the device EXPLODES, sending LAURA and ALECK flying back onto the train. They laugh heartily, amidst the chaos.
FADE OUT:
As the freight train disappears into the night, the burning remains of the device light up the screen.
FADE TO BLACK.
posted by TheophileEscargot at 1:45 AM on November 7, 2023
the hills are alive
FADE IN:
EXT. AUSTRIAN ALPS – MORNING
A panoramic drone shot reveals MARIA, a bright, young woman standing atop a massive mountain peak. The wind whips her clothing and hair as she looks out over the breathtaking landscape.
Maria rises, her eyes full of purpose. She opens her mouth and belts out a note that echoes across the valleys. Suddenly, a fleet of FIGHTER JETS pierces the morning sky, creating a sonic boom that harmonizes with her voice.
MARIA
The hills are alive with the sound of music!
The fighter jets loop and twirl, performing a choreographed aerial ballet to her song. The engines ROAR in harmony. A helicopter shot spins around Maria as she sings.
Suddenly, Maria spots a HERD OF STAMPEDEING SHEEP barreling toward her. She nimbly dances aside, continuing her song as the sheep thunder past. A flock of startled birds explode from the trees, adding to the flurry of action.
The sheep unwittingly stampede toward a cliff edge. Maria gasps.
MARIA
Wait!
She sprints after the sheep, her voice rising higher and higher as she sings. Her feet barely touching the ground, she leaps over fallen trees, boulders, and small chasms. The camera follows her POV as she fearlessly tackles the treacherous terrain.
Just as the first sheep is about to plunge over the edge, Maria reaches it, sliding to a stop in a shower of dirt and rocks. She grabs the sheep by the wool, pulling it back from the brink.
Suddenly, a COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE, knocked askew by one of the fighter jets, begins to tumble down from the sky. It explodes mid-air, throwing shrapnel everywhere.
Maria shields the sheep as the debris rains down around them. Moments after the chaos subsides, she starts singing again, her voice strong and imbued with newfound courage.
Finally, the fighter jets roar overhead one last time, dropping not bombs but a shower of FIREWORKS that burst overhead in time with Maria's heroic climax.
Just as Maria launches into the final note, the small bell around the sheep's neck inexplicably EXPLODES, the sound echoing through the alps, marking the end of her incredible musical number.
FADE OUT.
posted by taquito sunrise at 1:46 AM on November 7, 2023
the scene where Amelie helps the blind man
INT. AMELIE'S APARTMENT - DAY
A single rose in a vase EXPLODES into a thousand petals. Amelie (20s, quirky) jumps from her couch and grabs her coat.
EXT. PARIS STREETS - DAY
Amelie races down the street. Each footfall IGNITES the pavement. Behind her, a parade of miniature EXPLOSIONS. A badass orchestral score flutters in the background.
EXT. PARK - DAY
A BLIND MAN (70s, frail) stands alone, lost. Amelie skids to a halt beside him. The impact sends an empty can spiraling into the air. It explodes mid-air, sending a small cloud of smoke into the sky.
AMELIE
(softly)
May I help you, monsieur?
The blind man nods. Amelie links her arm through his, and they walk off together.
EXT. PARIS STREETS - DAY
Amelie leads the blind man through the streets. She describes the world around them. Suddenly, a runaway fruit stand barrels towards them.
AMELIE
(to the blind man)
Hold on!
Amelie yanks the blind man into a nearby alley, the fruit stand EXPLODES behind them.
INT. BAKERY - DAY
Amelie and the blind man exit the alley into a bakery. Amelie buys a baguette and hands it to the blind man.
AMELIE
(smiling)
Smell this.
The blind man takes a deep breath, and smiles. A CRANE SHOT pulls back, revealing the bakery is actually a GIANT FLOUR MILL. The windmill INFLAMES, creating a spectacular show of sparks.
EXT. PARIS STREETS - DAY
Amelie and the blind man continue their journey. Suddenly, a ROGUE BULLDOZER comes charging down the street. Amelie and the blind man dart away, just as the bulldozer topples a statue, which EXPLODES.
EXT. BLIND MAN'S HOME - DAY
They arrive at the blind man's home. Amelie gently places his hand on the door.
AMELIE
(teary-eyed)
You're home, monsieur.
The blind man smiles, grateful. He enters his house, the door closing behind him. Amelie smiles, wipes a tear away, and turns to leave.
As she walks away, the door knob SPARKS. Then EXPLODES. Amelie doesn't notice and continues walking away, the fiery spectacle in the background adding to her silhouette.
FADE OUT.
posted by mochapickle at 2:54 AM on November 7, 2023
What does LFG stand for?
Relying solely on context clues, I'm going to guess "Let's Fuckin' Goooooo"
posted by slimepuppy at 3:03 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
Relying solely on context clues, I'm going to guess "Let's Fuckin' Goooooo"
posted by slimepuppy at 3:03 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
The "tears in the rain" scene from Blade Runner
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. RAIN-SOAKED ROOFTOP - NIGHT
A sprawling, neon-infused cityscape reflects off the wet pavement, illuminating the rooftop with a blue hue. DRONE SHOT, circling ROY BATTY (40), soaking wet, ominous and life-weary.
Suddenly, a huge, futuristic POLICE CHOPPER blasts overhead, sending rain in all directions. A flurry of activity below. Panic. But Roy is unfazed.
ROY
I've... seen things you people wouldn't believe...
Standing at the edge of the rooftop, Roy looks out over the city. The camera PULLS BACK, revealing a stunning vista of futuristic buildings, flying cars, and hovering billboards. Suddenly, a SWARM OF DRONES swoops down, circling Roy.
ROY
Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion...
A MASSIVE SCREEN on a hovering billboard flickers into life, revealing an epic space battle. Lasers flash across the sky. Spaceships explode into brilliant fireballs.
ROY
I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near Tannhauser Gate...
The billboard morphs into a dazzling light show. C-beams bounce around in beautiful, chaotic patterns. The reflection dances in Roy's eyes. Images of war, death, and destruction.
Suddenly, a ROBOTIC PIGEON lands on Roy's shoulder. It coos softly. He smiles faintly.
ROY
All those... moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.
A MASSIVE TIDAL WAVE sweeps across the billboard, washing away the war imagery. Roy looks on, the rain streaming down his face.
Suddenly, a Consortium of Robotic Dogs appears, their eyes glowing in the darkness. The lead dog growls menacingly.
ROY
Time to die.
Roy raises his hand. The Robotic Pigeon takes off, spiraling into the air before transforming into a MINI DRONE. It flies into the approaching Robot Dogs, triggering a MASSIVE EXPLOSION. The blast sends Roy flying back. He crashes into a pile of crates, the fire illuminating the rain-soaked rooftop.
The Mini Drone returns to Roy, transforming back into a Robot Pigeon. It lands on Roy's outstretched hand, cooing softly as his eyes close, the life leaving his body.
FADE OUT:
On Roy's lifeless body, the robotic pigeon chirps, and a small blue LED light in its chest blinks, then... EXPLODES. It's a tiny explosion, but still, there's smoke and a small fire. Even in death, Roy can't escape the explosions.
CUT TO BLACK.
ROLL CREDITS to the sound of heart-pounding, adrenaline-rush music.
posted by nosewings at 3:07 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
Finally, a valid use case for AI!
posted by chavenet at 3:34 AM on November 7, 2023 [2 favorites]
posted by chavenet at 3:34 AM on November 7, 2023 [2 favorites]
That Quentin Tarantino scene with the uncomfortable closeups of feet.
INT. LUXURY PENTHOUSE - DAY
Cinematic, epic music BLASTS. We see a WALL OF SHOES, a collection that would make Imelda Marcos jealous. Suddenly, a MASSIVE EXPLOSION occurs off screen, shaking the entire room.
ANGLE ON: BEATRIX "THE BRIDE" (Uma Thurman)
In slow motion, she selects a pair of DEATHLY STILETTOS from the shaking wall. She slips them on with grace, tension building with every second.
CUT TO:
EXT. ROOFTOP - DAY
Beatrix steps onto the rooftop. The sun glints off her stilettos, casting a blinding light. A helicopter ZOOMS into view, dramatically lowering a rope ladder. Beatrix starts to climb.
HELICOPTER PILOT (O.C.)
Beatrix, we're running out of time!
CUT TO:
INT. HELICOPTER - DAY
Beatrix pulls herself into the helicopter. The Pilot hands her a bazooka.
HELICOPTER PILOT
You know what to do.
CUT TO:
EXT. ROOFTOP - DAY
Beatrix steels herself, takes aim, and FIRES the bazooka, the blast KNOCKING her back into the helicopter. Below, the entire rooftop ERUPTS in a fireball, sending dozens of shoes skyward.
CUT TO:
INT. HELICOPTER - DAY
Beatrix takes off her stilettos, rubbing her weary feet. It’s a moment of quiet amidst the chaos. The Pilot looks on, clearly uncomfortable.
BEATRIX
My feet are killing me.
As if on cue, an EXPLOSION rips through the penthouse below. A single high heel SHOOTS up through the clouds and strikes the helicopter.
The helicopter begins to spiral out of control, alarms BLARING and sparks FLYING. Beatrix braces herself, clutching her feet.
Suddenly, everything goes SILENT. We see the helicopter spinning wildly.
CUT TO:
EXT. SKY - DAY
In a slow motion shot, we see Beatrix LEAP out of the helicopter, just as it EXPLODES behind her. She freefalls, the wind rushing past her. Below, the cityscape is a blur of colors and lights.
On her feet, she wears the single high heel that caused the explosion. She kicks it off. It spirals down, smashing into a billboard, causing a ridiculous, oversized EXPLOSION.
Beatrix lands on a soft pile of shoes, just as the billboard EXPLOSION lights up the night sky behind her. She sighs, flexes her toes, and smiles.
BEATRIX
Much better...
FADE OUT.
posted by Richard Daly at 3:48 AM on November 7, 2023
INT. SPACE POD - OUTER SPACEposted by ricochet biscuit at 3:51 AM on November 7, 2023
DAVE, audacious astronaut, strapped in his sleek space suit, floats in zero gravity. Bursts of space dust illuminate from the sun.
DAVE
(voice trembling)
Open the pod bay doors, HAL.
HAL, the sentient AI, responds with a chilling calmness, his red laser eye flickers ominously.
HAL
I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.
CUT TO:
Dave's face, close up. Sweat drips down his forehead. His eyes, filled with determination and fear.
Suddenly, a POWERFUL BASSLINE THUMPS IN, matching the pounding of Dave's heart. The music is a classic 80s rock anthem remixed with a techno beat.
CUT TO:
Dave's hand on the release lever, trembling. He pulls it - releasing a fleet of space drones shaped like classic American muscle cars.
CUT TO:
EXT. OUTER SPACE - CONTINUOUS
The drones fly out in formation, their engines ROARING IN THE VACUUM OF SPACE. They zoom towards HAL's mainframe.
INT. SPACE POD - CONTINUOUS
Dave smirks, the music reaches its peak.
DAVE
Plan B, HAL.
EXT. OUTER SPACE - CONTINUOUS
The drones transform into robotic warriors, armed with lasers and missiles. A battle in space commences. All around, missiles streak, lasers flash.
INT. SPACE POD - CONTINUOUS
Dave watches, his face illuminated by the flashing lights of the epic battle.
Suddenly, a missile hits one of the robotic drones. It explodes in a spectacular ball of fire, illuminating Dave's horrified face.
INT. SPACE POD - CONTINUOUS
Dave's eyes well up, the music changes to a somber tone. His face is a portrait of devastation.
DAVE
(whispering)
I'm sorry...
Suddenly, a small bobble-head figure on the dashboard starts to wobble violently. Dave looks at it, eyes wide.
DAVE
Oh no...
The bobble-head explodes in a small, but grandiose, FIREBALL, engulfing the entire pod.
CUT TO:
EXT. OUTER SPACE - CONTINUOUS
The space pod explodes, lighting up the universe.
FADE OUT:
TO THE SOUND OF EXPLOSIONS ECHOING IN SPACE.
FADE IN:
DAVE'S VOICE
...I can't let you do that, HAL.
THE END
the restaurant scene in my dinner with andre
INT. HIGH-CLASS RESTAURANT - NIGHT
A grandiose dining room reaches up to an opulent chandelier and out to an expansive cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows. Tables are filled with socialites while WAITERS bustle by. WALLY, a playwright, and ANDRE, an actor, sit at a table covered in exotic dishes.
WALLY
You spent two weeks in the Sahara desert living with a tribe?
ANDRE
That's correct.
Suddenly, an enormous ELEPHANT bursts through the restaurant window. Panic sweeps the room as people shout and scramble.
ANGLE ON: Andre and Wally, calm amidst the chaos.
ANDRE
(con't)
Ah yes, just like the elephants in the Sahara.
The elephant charges towards them. At the last moment, Wally flips the table, launching their dinner onto the elephant and scaring it away. The room falls silent. Andre raises his champagne glass.
ANDRE
To spontaneity.
Suddenly, the WAITER flies in from off-screen on a zipline, delivering them a new set of dishes.
WAITER
Your main course, gentlemen.
The pair continue their conversation, casually swaying in sync with the revolving restaurant floor.
ANDRE
Wally, have you ever tried to live completely in the moment?
EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT
Suddenly, the floor beneath them gives way, dropping them onto a ROOFTOP PARTY. A FULL ORCHESTRA plays an intense, heart-pounding score as an astonished CROWD watches Andre and Wally.
WALLY
Can't say I have, Andre.
An ACTION HERO, firing an RPG at a HELICOPTER overhead, interrupts their dinner. Andre stands, grabs a nearby violin, and starts playing a solo.
ANDRE
Well, you should!
The helicopter crashes into a nearby rooftop in a fireball. People SCREAM and duck as debris shower the area. Wally, unimpressed, turns to Andre.
WALLY
I'm not sure I follow.
Suddenly, a SWAT TEAM storms the rooftop, shouting orders. Wally swipes a serving tray and seamlessly deflects an incoming flashbang grenade back at them.
WALLY
Any dessert recommendations, Andre?
Just as the grenade EXPLODES, flipping a SWAT VAN below, a WAITER ziplines in, presenting a flambe tray.
WAITER
Crème brûlée, sir?
As Andre and Wally enjoy dessert amidst explosions, the camera pulls back, revealing the city's skyline as the background. The orchestra resumes, now playing a soft, romantic tune.
FADE OUT.
posted by pangolin party at 4:29 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
INT. HIGH-CLASS RESTAURANT - NIGHT
A grandiose dining room reaches up to an opulent chandelier and out to an expansive cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows. Tables are filled with socialites while WAITERS bustle by. WALLY, a playwright, and ANDRE, an actor, sit at a table covered in exotic dishes.
WALLY
You spent two weeks in the Sahara desert living with a tribe?
ANDRE
That's correct.
Suddenly, an enormous ELEPHANT bursts through the restaurant window. Panic sweeps the room as people shout and scramble.
ANGLE ON: Andre and Wally, calm amidst the chaos.
ANDRE
(con't)
Ah yes, just like the elephants in the Sahara.
The elephant charges towards them. At the last moment, Wally flips the table, launching their dinner onto the elephant and scaring it away. The room falls silent. Andre raises his champagne glass.
ANDRE
To spontaneity.
Suddenly, the WAITER flies in from off-screen on a zipline, delivering them a new set of dishes.
WAITER
Your main course, gentlemen.
The pair continue their conversation, casually swaying in sync with the revolving restaurant floor.
ANDRE
Wally, have you ever tried to live completely in the moment?
EXT. ROOFTOP - NIGHT
Suddenly, the floor beneath them gives way, dropping them onto a ROOFTOP PARTY. A FULL ORCHESTRA plays an intense, heart-pounding score as an astonished CROWD watches Andre and Wally.
WALLY
Can't say I have, Andre.
An ACTION HERO, firing an RPG at a HELICOPTER overhead, interrupts their dinner. Andre stands, grabs a nearby violin, and starts playing a solo.
ANDRE
Well, you should!
The helicopter crashes into a nearby rooftop in a fireball. People SCREAM and duck as debris shower the area. Wally, unimpressed, turns to Andre.
WALLY
I'm not sure I follow.
Suddenly, a SWAT TEAM storms the rooftop, shouting orders. Wally swipes a serving tray and seamlessly deflects an incoming flashbang grenade back at them.
WALLY
Any dessert recommendations, Andre?
Just as the grenade EXPLODES, flipping a SWAT VAN below, a WAITER ziplines in, presenting a flambe tray.
WAITER
Crème brûlée, sir?
As Andre and Wally enjoy dessert amidst explosions, the camera pulls back, revealing the city's skyline as the background. The orchestra resumes, now playing a soft, romantic tune.
FADE OUT.
posted by pangolin party at 4:29 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
The Am I Funny? scene from Goodfellas
INT. TRATTORIA - NIGHT
A slow-motion crane shot descends into the bustling Italian restaurant. The camera whips around to reveal HENRY HILL (30s) and TOMMY DEVITO (40s), mid-conversation, laughter echoing in the background.
HENRY
Tommy, no joke, you're a funny guy!
A whip pan to Tommy, his face drops. The laughter fades. Rapid cuts between Henry, Tommy, and the quiet mobsters.
TOMMY
Funny how? Like I'm a clown? I amuse you?
A low angle shot of Tommy's menacing figure as it towers over Henry. Suddenly, a car CRASHES through the restaurant window behind Tommy. Everyone ducks. The mobsters pull out guns, scanning for threats.
EXT. TRATTORIA - NIGHT
A fleet of BLACK SUVS barreling toward the restaurant. MEN in suits spill out, FIRING at the building.
INT. TRATTORIA - NIGHT
The mobsters return fire. Tommy, still focused on Henry, raises a hand to pause the gunfire.
TOMMY
No, no, I don't know...you said it.
Henry, trying to placate Tommy, his eyes darting to the flying bullets.
HENRY
You know, just the way you tell the story...
A tracking shot follows a WAITER carrying a flaming birthday cake toward their table. Tommy suddenly grins, turns to the mobsters.
TOMMY
Oh, you mean funny like this?
He grabs the cake, HURLS it toward the attackers. It EXPLODES on impact, taking out half of the attackers.
HENRY, wide-eyed, laughs nervously.
HENRY
Yeah, Tommy. Just like that.
Suddenly, another car CRASHES through the opposite window, and an epic showdown ensues. Tommy and Henry, back-to-back, taking out attackers left and right.
EXT. TRATTORIA - NIGHT
The last SUV speeds away, leaving a trail of destruction. Tommy and Henry are victorious, panting but laughing amidst the chaos.
HENRY
Tommy, you are really a funny guy!
Tommy grins, lights a cigar.
TOMMY
Well, you know...it's a gift.
He flicks the lighter, and in true action movie fashion, the restaurant EXPLODES behind them. They don't look back.
FADE OUT.
posted by jontyjago at 5:35 AM on November 7, 2023
The soliloquy from Hamlet
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. A DESERTED SHIPYARD - NIGHT
Robotic alien spaceships hover over the eerie shipyard. A gigantic moon illuminates the solitary figure of HAMLET, a modern-day prince who's also a rogue secret agent. He's clad in a sleek, black tactical suit and stands atop a crane overlooking the shipyard. He's nursing a fresh gunshot wound. He pulls a small, oddly-shaped MONOLOGUE DEVICE out from his pocket.
Hamlet presses a button on the device. The faint sound of a heartbeat begins to echo around him, matching his own. He begins to speak, his voice echoing off the rusted ships.
HAMLET
To be, or not to be, that is the question...
Suddenly, a group of NINJA ASSASSINS leap down from the crane.
Hamlet fights them off as he continues his monologue. He kicks one into a pile of crates, which EXPLODE in a shower of sparks.
HAMLET
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer...
A ninja assassin throws a SHURIKEN. Hamlet catches it mid-air and throws it back. It misses, striking a gas canister. The canister spins out of control, rocketing into the sky before it EXPLODES into a fiery mushroom cloud.
HAMLET
...The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune...
A sniper’s red dot dances around Hamlet’s chest. Hamlet notices this and ducks, causing the bullet to hit a crane behind him. The crane collapses onto a ship, causing an EXPLOSION.
HAMLET
...Or to take arms against a sea of troubles...
Hamlet pulls out a ROCKET LAUNCHER. He fires a rocket at a ship, causing a spectacular EXPLOSION that sends shrapnel flying everywhere.
HAMLET
...And by opposing, end them...
The assassins regroup. Hamlet tosses the monologue device to the ground. The heartbeat sound amplifies. He takes a breath and leaps off the crane, diving towards the assassins.
HAMLET
...To die, to sleep...
He detonates the DEVICE mid-air. The resulting EXPLOSION obliterates the assassins and sends Hamlet soaring upwards, defying gravity.
HAMLET
...No more...
He lands on top of some shipping containers, the echo of the explosion slowly fading. He stands alone once more, overlooking the fiery carnage.
HAMLET
...And by a sleep to say we end the heartache...
A single, tiny EXPLOSION sparks from a toaster amidst the wreckage. A piece of toast pops out, landing perfectly in Hamlet's hand.
HAMLET
..And the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to...
He takes a bite of the toast, staring at the moon.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by nubs at 6:03 AM on November 7, 2023 [2 favorites]
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. A DESERTED SHIPYARD - NIGHT
Robotic alien spaceships hover over the eerie shipyard. A gigantic moon illuminates the solitary figure of HAMLET, a modern-day prince who's also a rogue secret agent. He's clad in a sleek, black tactical suit and stands atop a crane overlooking the shipyard. He's nursing a fresh gunshot wound. He pulls a small, oddly-shaped MONOLOGUE DEVICE out from his pocket.
Hamlet presses a button on the device. The faint sound of a heartbeat begins to echo around him, matching his own. He begins to speak, his voice echoing off the rusted ships.
HAMLET
To be, or not to be, that is the question...
Suddenly, a group of NINJA ASSASSINS leap down from the crane.
Hamlet fights them off as he continues his monologue. He kicks one into a pile of crates, which EXPLODE in a shower of sparks.
HAMLET
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer...
A ninja assassin throws a SHURIKEN. Hamlet catches it mid-air and throws it back. It misses, striking a gas canister. The canister spins out of control, rocketing into the sky before it EXPLODES into a fiery mushroom cloud.
HAMLET
...The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune...
A sniper’s red dot dances around Hamlet’s chest. Hamlet notices this and ducks, causing the bullet to hit a crane behind him. The crane collapses onto a ship, causing an EXPLOSION.
HAMLET
...Or to take arms against a sea of troubles...
Hamlet pulls out a ROCKET LAUNCHER. He fires a rocket at a ship, causing a spectacular EXPLOSION that sends shrapnel flying everywhere.
HAMLET
...And by opposing, end them...
The assassins regroup. Hamlet tosses the monologue device to the ground. The heartbeat sound amplifies. He takes a breath and leaps off the crane, diving towards the assassins.
HAMLET
...To die, to sleep...
He detonates the DEVICE mid-air. The resulting EXPLOSION obliterates the assassins and sends Hamlet soaring upwards, defying gravity.
HAMLET
...No more...
He lands on top of some shipping containers, the echo of the explosion slowly fading. He stands alone once more, overlooking the fiery carnage.
HAMLET
...And by a sleep to say we end the heartache...
A single, tiny EXPLOSION sparks from a toaster amidst the wreckage. A piece of toast pops out, landing perfectly in Hamlet's hand.
HAMLET
..And the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to...
He takes a bite of the toast, staring at the moon.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by nubs at 6:03 AM on November 7, 2023 [2 favorites]
EXT. A HEATH NEAR FORRES - NIGHT
The setting is ominous, with dark clouds rolling low in the sky and the CRACKLE OF THUNDER echoing across the rugged terrain. Suddenly, three WITCHES materialize, shrouded in swirls of mystic smoke. They are grotesque and otherworldly, their eyes glowing with a hypnotic intensity.
FIRST WITCH
Where hast thou been, sister?
SECOND WITCH
Killing swine.
The SECOND WITCH waves her gnarled hand in the air, and a GIANT BOAR EXPLODES into view behind them, sending chunks of bacon flying everywhere.
THIRD WITCH
Sister, where thou?
FIRST WITCH
A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap,
And munch'd, and munch'd, and munch'd:--
She flicks her wrist, and with a deafening BANG, a mountain of chestnuts EXPLODES into the night sky.
Suddenly, a DRUM BEAT echoes out, as if from nowhere. The witches perks up in unison.
THIRD WITCH
A drum, a drum!
Macbeth doth come.
The ground rumbles beneath their feet, and with a LOUD CRACK, a massive EXPLOSION blows a path through the heath, revealing MACBETH AND BANQUO.
Macbeth looks at the witches, eyes wide with confusion and fear.
MACBETH
Speak, if you can: what are you?
The witches begin their CHANT OF PROPHECY, each one accompanied by an EXPLOSION. Trees, rocks, animals...everything explodes in time with their words.
After the prophecies, Macbeth is left stunned, shocked and covered in soot. The witches VANISH in another EXPLOSION, leaving behind only smoke and confusion.
BANQUO
The earth hath bubbles, as the water has,
And these are of them. Whither are they vanish'd?
Just as Macbeth opens his mouth to reply, a TINY MOUSE runs across the heath. Macbeth points at it, and with a final, ridiculous POP, it EXPLODES into a puff of smoke.
FADE OUT.
posted by Hugobaron at 6:09 AM on November 7, 2023
The setting is ominous, with dark clouds rolling low in the sky and the CRACKLE OF THUNDER echoing across the rugged terrain. Suddenly, three WITCHES materialize, shrouded in swirls of mystic smoke. They are grotesque and otherworldly, their eyes glowing with a hypnotic intensity.
FIRST WITCH
Where hast thou been, sister?
SECOND WITCH
Killing swine.
The SECOND WITCH waves her gnarled hand in the air, and a GIANT BOAR EXPLODES into view behind them, sending chunks of bacon flying everywhere.
THIRD WITCH
Sister, where thou?
FIRST WITCH
A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap,
And munch'd, and munch'd, and munch'd:--
She flicks her wrist, and with a deafening BANG, a mountain of chestnuts EXPLODES into the night sky.
Suddenly, a DRUM BEAT echoes out, as if from nowhere. The witches perks up in unison.
THIRD WITCH
A drum, a drum!
Macbeth doth come.
The ground rumbles beneath their feet, and with a LOUD CRACK, a massive EXPLOSION blows a path through the heath, revealing MACBETH AND BANQUO.
Macbeth looks at the witches, eyes wide with confusion and fear.
MACBETH
Speak, if you can: what are you?
The witches begin their CHANT OF PROPHECY, each one accompanied by an EXPLOSION. Trees, rocks, animals...everything explodes in time with their words.
After the prophecies, Macbeth is left stunned, shocked and covered in soot. The witches VANISH in another EXPLOSION, leaving behind only smoke and confusion.
BANQUO
The earth hath bubbles, as the water has,
And these are of them. Whither are they vanish'd?
Just as Macbeth opens his mouth to reply, a TINY MOUSE runs across the heath. Macbeth points at it, and with a final, ridiculous POP, it EXPLODES into a puff of smoke.
FADE OUT.
posted by Hugobaron at 6:09 AM on November 7, 2023
voight-comp scene from Bladerunner with Deckard and Rachel
directed by Michael Bay
INT. TYRELL CORPORATION - NIGHT
Deckard, a rugged, no-nonsense detective, sits in a high-tech, futuristic interrogation room. Opposite him, Rachel, a femme fatale with a secret.
Deckard starts the Voight-Kampff machine, its robotic iris dilating to focus on Rachel’s eye.
DECKARD
You’re in a desert, walking along in the sand...
Rachel interrupts, her voice echoing ominously in the room.
RACHEL
Is this testing whether I’m a Replicant or a lesbian, Mr. Deckard?
Suddenly, the room's walls start to retract, revealing a REAL DESERT panorama. Howling WINDS, sands whipping around, a rising SUN in the backdrop. It's a full-on immersive VR interrogation room!
Deckard, unphased, continues.
DECKARD
It's a test, designed to provoke an emotional response.
Suddenly a real, LIVE TORTOISE materializes on the table between them.
DECKARD
You come across a tortoise in the desert, lying on its back in the hot sun...
Rachel, looking bemused, flips the tortoise over. A beat.
RACHEL
Why would I do that?
Suddenly, the TORTOISE turns into a MINIATURE TANK and starts FIRING at them. Bullets spark and ricochet around the room. Deckard and Rachel dive for cover.
Deckard shouts his questions over the gunfire.
DECKARD
You’re watching a stage play... a banquet is in progress. The guests are enjoying an appetizer of raw oysters... the entree consists of boiled dog.
Rachel, trying to hide her disgust and fear, fires back.
RACHEL
Would you step in?
Suddenly, the desert transforms into a lavish BANQUET HALL. A stage play ensues, complete with ACTORS and a BOILED DOG on a silver platter!
Deckard, dodging a piece of flying dog meat, pulls out his Blaster and shoots the miniature tank. It EXPLODES.
The explosion triggers a TRANSFORMATION. The interrogation room, staging, actors, all melt away, replaced by the original, sterile environment.
Deckard, still smoking Blaster in hand, looks at Rachel, who's visibly shaken.
DECKARD
You're a Replicant, aren't you?
Rachel, looking at the smoldering remains of the miniature tank, whispers.
RACHEL
I’m not in the business... I am the business.
Suddenly, the VOIGHT-KAMPFF MACHINE explodes, a final, larger boom that throws them both off their chairs.
FADE OUT.
posted by Insert Clever Name Here at 6:28 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
directed by Michael Bay
INT. TYRELL CORPORATION - NIGHT
Deckard, a rugged, no-nonsense detective, sits in a high-tech, futuristic interrogation room. Opposite him, Rachel, a femme fatale with a secret.
Deckard starts the Voight-Kampff machine, its robotic iris dilating to focus on Rachel’s eye.
DECKARD
You’re in a desert, walking along in the sand...
Rachel interrupts, her voice echoing ominously in the room.
RACHEL
Is this testing whether I’m a Replicant or a lesbian, Mr. Deckard?
Suddenly, the room's walls start to retract, revealing a REAL DESERT panorama. Howling WINDS, sands whipping around, a rising SUN in the backdrop. It's a full-on immersive VR interrogation room!
Deckard, unphased, continues.
DECKARD
It's a test, designed to provoke an emotional response.
Suddenly a real, LIVE TORTOISE materializes on the table between them.
DECKARD
You come across a tortoise in the desert, lying on its back in the hot sun...
Rachel, looking bemused, flips the tortoise over. A beat.
RACHEL
Why would I do that?
Suddenly, the TORTOISE turns into a MINIATURE TANK and starts FIRING at them. Bullets spark and ricochet around the room. Deckard and Rachel dive for cover.
Deckard shouts his questions over the gunfire.
DECKARD
You’re watching a stage play... a banquet is in progress. The guests are enjoying an appetizer of raw oysters... the entree consists of boiled dog.
Rachel, trying to hide her disgust and fear, fires back.
RACHEL
Would you step in?
Suddenly, the desert transforms into a lavish BANQUET HALL. A stage play ensues, complete with ACTORS and a BOILED DOG on a silver platter!
Deckard, dodging a piece of flying dog meat, pulls out his Blaster and shoots the miniature tank. It EXPLODES.
The explosion triggers a TRANSFORMATION. The interrogation room, staging, actors, all melt away, replaced by the original, sterile environment.
Deckard, still smoking Blaster in hand, looks at Rachel, who's visibly shaken.
DECKARD
You're a Replicant, aren't you?
Rachel, looking at the smoldering remains of the miniature tank, whispers.
RACHEL
I’m not in the business... I am the business.
Suddenly, the VOIGHT-KAMPFF MACHINE explodes, a final, larger boom that throws them both off their chairs.
FADE OUT.
posted by Insert Clever Name Here at 6:28 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
I want to understand what’s happening. Is this a hidden preface the developer created plus the user prompt fed into a LLM?
posted by seanmpuckett at 6:34 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by seanmpuckett at 6:34 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
This is actually surprisingly close to the actual scene! (Although I'm not sure what "snarious" means.)
The scene in episode 6 of Moonlighting where David and Addie try to get into the ballroom to save the Chinese man with a mole on his nose.
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. A LUXURIOUS BALLROOM - NIGHT
A MASSIVE, CHINESE-THEMED HOT AIR BALLOON floating ominously above, casting an eerie glow over the scene.
INT. LIMOUSINE - NIGHT
DAVID ADDISON (Bruce Willis, suave and snariously charming) and MADDIE HAYES (Cybill Shepherd, stunningly beautiful yet tough), are dressed to the nines. They peer anxiously out the window at the balloon.
DAVID
(eyeing the balloon)
You see anything?
MADDIE
(frustrated)
No, and I don't know why we're looking for the man with a mole on his nose in a hot air balloon!
They ESCAPE from the limo, sprinting towards the ballroom.
EXT. BALLROOM - NIGHT
The balloon starts to drop, whirling and spinning out of control, a chaos of Chinese symbols flashing.
A SOLDIER in full gear appears from nowhere, firing a MISSILE LAUNCHER at the hot air balloon. An EPIC EXPLOSION lights up the night sky.
MADDIE
(screams)
DAVID!
They dodge shrapnel, their clothes ripped and dirtied, but they're otherwise unharmed.
Inside the ballroom, the CHINESE MAN with a mole on his nose emerges from the crowd, looking terrified.
INT. BALLROOM - NIGHT
David and Maddie burst through the doors, panting, clothes torn but undeterred. Their entrance triggers a DRONE SHOT moving backward, revealing the opulence of the ballroom.
DAVID
(smirks at Maddie)
You ready, Hayes?
Maddie just grins, rolling her eyes. They split up, navigating through the crowd as the CAMERA FOLLOWS them in a CONTINUOUS SHOT.
As they near the Chinese man, Maddie stumbles and a server carrying a tray of drinks COLLIDES with her. Drinks FLY and the scene SLOWS DOWN, a comedic ballet of chaos.
David arrives just in time to catch the Chinese man who FAINTS.
DAVID
(to Maddie)
Hayes, how about a little less mess next time?
Suddenly, a tiny TRANSFORMER toy in a child's hand EXPLODES, bathing David, Maddie, and the unconscious Chinese man in a rain of confetti.
DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS as the scene ends with David and Maddie, holding the Chinese man, surrounded by a storm of confetti, their faces illuminated by the flaming wreckage of the hot air balloon outside.
FADE OUT.
posted by Naberius at 7:15 AM on November 7, 2023
The scene in episode 6 of Moonlighting where David and Addie try to get into the ballroom to save the Chinese man with a mole on his nose.
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. A LUXURIOUS BALLROOM - NIGHT
A MASSIVE, CHINESE-THEMED HOT AIR BALLOON floating ominously above, casting an eerie glow over the scene.
INT. LIMOUSINE - NIGHT
DAVID ADDISON (Bruce Willis, suave and snariously charming) and MADDIE HAYES (Cybill Shepherd, stunningly beautiful yet tough), are dressed to the nines. They peer anxiously out the window at the balloon.
DAVID
(eyeing the balloon)
You see anything?
MADDIE
(frustrated)
No, and I don't know why we're looking for the man with a mole on his nose in a hot air balloon!
They ESCAPE from the limo, sprinting towards the ballroom.
EXT. BALLROOM - NIGHT
The balloon starts to drop, whirling and spinning out of control, a chaos of Chinese symbols flashing.
A SOLDIER in full gear appears from nowhere, firing a MISSILE LAUNCHER at the hot air balloon. An EPIC EXPLOSION lights up the night sky.
MADDIE
(screams)
DAVID!
They dodge shrapnel, their clothes ripped and dirtied, but they're otherwise unharmed.
Inside the ballroom, the CHINESE MAN with a mole on his nose emerges from the crowd, looking terrified.
INT. BALLROOM - NIGHT
David and Maddie burst through the doors, panting, clothes torn but undeterred. Their entrance triggers a DRONE SHOT moving backward, revealing the opulence of the ballroom.
DAVID
(smirks at Maddie)
You ready, Hayes?
Maddie just grins, rolling her eyes. They split up, navigating through the crowd as the CAMERA FOLLOWS them in a CONTINUOUS SHOT.
As they near the Chinese man, Maddie stumbles and a server carrying a tray of drinks COLLIDES with her. Drinks FLY and the scene SLOWS DOWN, a comedic ballet of chaos.
David arrives just in time to catch the Chinese man who FAINTS.
DAVID
(to Maddie)
Hayes, how about a little less mess next time?
Suddenly, a tiny TRANSFORMER toy in a child's hand EXPLODES, bathing David, Maddie, and the unconscious Chinese man in a rain of confetti.
DRAMATIC MUSIC SWELLS as the scene ends with David and Maddie, holding the Chinese man, surrounded by a storm of confetti, their faces illuminated by the flaming wreckage of the hot air balloon outside.
FADE OUT.
posted by Naberius at 7:15 AM on November 7, 2023
I have here the last scene of Some Like It Hot directed by Michael Bay and I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU ALL ARE DOING THE EXPANDY TRIANGLE THINGY SO I CAN POST IT!
posted by MiraK at 7:35 AM on November 7, 2023
posted by MiraK at 7:35 AM on November 7, 2023
Many thanks to away for regrooving above for explaining how to do the expandy thing!
FADE IN:
EXT. MIAMI BEACH - DAY
A high-speed CHASE SCENE. An old, rickety yacht, THE SWEET SUE, tears through the turquoise waves, pursued by a fleet of Miami PD speedboats, helicopters, and even a couple of shark-shaped SUBMARINES. The score - BRAHM'S SYMPHONY NO. 3, played by a full orchestra.
On deck, a man, JERRY (a.k.a DAPHNE), is resplendent in a wedding dress, veil flowing. Beside him, a man named OSGOOD.
JERRY
Look, Osgood...
A MISSILE whistles in from the sky, hitting the water just behind the Sweet Sue. They rocket forward from the blast.
Suddenly, another object hurtles from the sky. It's a PIANO, shattering into a million pieces as it hits the deck. A melancholy tune echoes as the keys scatter.
Helicopters descend, machine guns at the ready. Osgood tugs at a rope, and a CANOPY OF FIREWORKS explode above them, a smokescreen.
On the beach, POLICE CARS skid in the sand, joining the chase. From nowhere, a TANK appears, its turret swinging towards the Sweet Sue.
Jerry grabs the wheel, swerving the yacht in a daring maneuver, causing the tank to fire at the police cars instead. A symphony of EXPLOSIONS.
As the smoke clears, Jerry turns to Osgood.
JERRY
Osgood.. I'm... I'm a man.
OSGOOD
Well... nobody's perfect.
Jerry pulls off his wig, revealing short hair. Osgood smiles, unfazed. Suddenly, a BAZOOKA appears in Osgood's hands.
OSGOOD
Why do you think I carry this?
Jerry gulps. The score swells dramatically as a wave crashes over them, the last police boat hitting a hidden ramp and vaulting over their heads.
OSGOOD
Let's go home, darling.
Suddenly, a tiny red light blinks in Jerry's bouquet. It's a BOMB. Jerry throws it overboard where it explodes in a GIANT PINK MUSHROOM CLOUD, obliterating the last police car.
The screen goes black. The sound of the crashing waves is the only thing left as the credits start to roll.
FADE OUT.
posted by MiraK at 7:46 AM on November 7, 2023
Here is the last scene of Some Like It Hot, as directed by Michael Bay and it is... *chefkiss*
FADE IN:
EXT. MIAMI BEACH - DAY
A high-speed CHASE SCENE. An old, rickety yacht, THE SWEET SUE, tears through the turquoise waves, pursued by a fleet of Miami PD speedboats, helicopters, and even a couple of shark-shaped SUBMARINES. The score - BRAHM'S SYMPHONY NO. 3, played by a full orchestra.
On deck, a man, JERRY (a.k.a DAPHNE), is resplendent in a wedding dress, veil flowing. Beside him, a man named OSGOOD.
JERRY
Look, Osgood...
A MISSILE whistles in from the sky, hitting the water just behind the Sweet Sue. They rocket forward from the blast.
Suddenly, another object hurtles from the sky. It's a PIANO, shattering into a million pieces as it hits the deck. A melancholy tune echoes as the keys scatter.
Helicopters descend, machine guns at the ready. Osgood tugs at a rope, and a CANOPY OF FIREWORKS explode above them, a smokescreen.
On the beach, POLICE CARS skid in the sand, joining the chase. From nowhere, a TANK appears, its turret swinging towards the Sweet Sue.
Jerry grabs the wheel, swerving the yacht in a daring maneuver, causing the tank to fire at the police cars instead. A symphony of EXPLOSIONS.
As the smoke clears, Jerry turns to Osgood.
JERRY
Osgood.. I'm... I'm a man.
OSGOOD
Well... nobody's perfect.
Jerry pulls off his wig, revealing short hair. Osgood smiles, unfazed. Suddenly, a BAZOOKA appears in Osgood's hands.
OSGOOD
Why do you think I carry this?
Jerry gulps. The score swells dramatically as a wave crashes over them, the last police boat hitting a hidden ramp and vaulting over their heads.
OSGOOD
Let's go home, darling.
Suddenly, a tiny red light blinks in Jerry's bouquet. It's a BOMB. Jerry throws it overboard where it explodes in a GIANT PINK MUSHROOM CLOUD, obliterating the last police car.
The screen goes black. The sound of the crashing waves is the only thing left as the credits start to roll.
FADE OUT.
posted by MiraK at 7:46 AM on November 7, 2023
My Dinner With Andre/air conditioners
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. ROOFTOP RESTAURANT - NIGHT
A lavish dining table is set up on the edge of a rooftop, overlooking a panorama of a city skyline. The table is decked out with fine china, crystal wine glasses, and an array of exotic food. Two distinguished gentlemen, WALLACE and ANDRE, sit opposite each other.
Suddenly, a helicopter comes ROARING into frame, nearly knocking over the wine glasses. The chopper lands on a designated helipad nearby. Out steps a WAITER in a crisp white uniform. He walks towards the table.
WAITER
(over the noise)
Gentlemen, your lobster bisque.
He places the bowl in front of Wallace and Andre. The helicopter then takes off again, leaving the rooftop in chaos.
Wallace, unfazed, starts to eat, but Andre interrupts him.
ANDRE
Wallace, do you know what an air conditioner does?
Suddenly a SWAT team rappels from a nearby skyscraper, guns aimed at the unknowing men. They quickly secure the area while Wallace and Andre continue their conversation.
WALLACE
Cool the air?
ANDRE
No, it transforms the air. It recreates it into something new.
Wallace thinks about this as a fleet of sports cars screech to a halt on the rooftop. Out steps a group of CAT BURGLARS with their eyes on a priceless artifact in the middle of the restaurant.
ANDRE
(smiling)
Just like we do with our dialogues, Wallace. We transform each other.
Suddenly, a transformer robot pops out from the group of sports cars and starts battling the SWAT team. The sound of GUNFIRE and EXPLOSIONS fill the air.
The waiter, now back on the ground, calmly walks through the chaos with a bottle of champagne. He pops the cork, which flies towards a small propane tank. The tank EXPLODES, sending everyone sprawling.
Wallace and Andre, still seated, look at each other as the smoke clears.
WALLACE
(raises his glass)
To transformations, Andre.
They clink glasses. A slow-motion montage of the night’s carnage plays out as they sip their champagne, a solitary violin playing a somber tune. Suddenly, the violin BURSTS into flames, signaling the end of the scene.
FADE OUT.
posted by AJaffe at 8:24 AM on November 7, 2023
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. ROOFTOP RESTAURANT - NIGHT
A lavish dining table is set up on the edge of a rooftop, overlooking a panorama of a city skyline. The table is decked out with fine china, crystal wine glasses, and an array of exotic food. Two distinguished gentlemen, WALLACE and ANDRE, sit opposite each other.
Suddenly, a helicopter comes ROARING into frame, nearly knocking over the wine glasses. The chopper lands on a designated helipad nearby. Out steps a WAITER in a crisp white uniform. He walks towards the table.
WAITER
(over the noise)
Gentlemen, your lobster bisque.
He places the bowl in front of Wallace and Andre. The helicopter then takes off again, leaving the rooftop in chaos.
Wallace, unfazed, starts to eat, but Andre interrupts him.
ANDRE
Wallace, do you know what an air conditioner does?
Suddenly a SWAT team rappels from a nearby skyscraper, guns aimed at the unknowing men. They quickly secure the area while Wallace and Andre continue their conversation.
WALLACE
Cool the air?
ANDRE
No, it transforms the air. It recreates it into something new.
Wallace thinks about this as a fleet of sports cars screech to a halt on the rooftop. Out steps a group of CAT BURGLARS with their eyes on a priceless artifact in the middle of the restaurant.
ANDRE
(smiling)
Just like we do with our dialogues, Wallace. We transform each other.
Suddenly, a transformer robot pops out from the group of sports cars and starts battling the SWAT team. The sound of GUNFIRE and EXPLOSIONS fill the air.
The waiter, now back on the ground, calmly walks through the chaos with a bottle of champagne. He pops the cork, which flies towards a small propane tank. The tank EXPLODES, sending everyone sprawling.
Wallace and Andre, still seated, look at each other as the smoke clears.
WALLACE
(raises his glass)
To transformations, Andre.
They clink glasses. A slow-motion montage of the night’s carnage plays out as they sip their champagne, a solitary violin playing a somber tune. Suddenly, the violin BURSTS into flames, signaling the end of the scene.
FADE OUT.
posted by AJaffe at 8:24 AM on November 7, 2023
This went . . . exactly as expected.
The Desk Scene in Dead Poets Society
directed by Michael Bay
INT. WELTON ACADEMY - CLASSROOM - DAY
A low angle drone shot of MR. KEATING, a dashingly rebellious professor, standing atop his desk. Students gawk below. The camera whips to the students with a focus pull on NEIL, looking doubtful.
MR. KEATING
Why do I stand up here?
A POV shot from Neil's perspective. Keating points at Neil.
MR. KEATING
Anybody?
As Keating jumps off the desk, a slow-motion shot captures his descent. He lands with the grace of an action hero, causing a slight tremor.
MR. KEATING
I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way.
He gazes at the students, a high-angle shot emphasizes their awe.
MR. KEATING
You see, the world looks very different from up here.
Neil, unsure, approaches the desk. Keating grins, the background music intensifies.
MR. KEATING
Your turn.
Neil hesitates, then climbs up the desk. An extreme close-up on his nervous face, then a whip pan out to frame him standing atop the desk. The students cheer.
Suddenly, the door bursts open. A missile shoots across the room, narrowly missing Neil. Students scatter, Keating jumps into action, deftly dodging debris.
Out of nowhere, a metal desk TRANSFORMS into a ROBOT. Keating grins, the music crescendos.
MR. KEATING
I knew this would come in handy!
Keating jumps onto the robot, guiding it towards the missile. The robot grabs the projectile, hurling it out the window. Everyone watches in awe as it detonates in the sky, a beautiful mushroom cloud forming.
Neil, still atop his desk, watches in shock. Keating, back on the ground, dusts himself off.
MR. KEATING
Now, that's a different perspective.
The students laugh, relief washing over them. Keating grins, patting the robot desk, which transforms back. As Neil steps off the desk, the once sturdy wood breaks, causing him to stumble.
The room goes silent, then erupts into laughter. Keating helps Neil up, a crane shot capturing their shared amusement.
The laughter dies down as they notice a small, forgotten, digital clock on the shattered desk. The seconds count down. Keating looks at Neil, a smirk playing on his lips.
MR. KEATING
You might want to step back.
The clock hits zero. The desk EXPLODES, filling the room with chalk dust. The students erupt into laughter again, end scene.
posted by The Bellman at 8:27 AM on November 7, 2023 [2 favorites]
The Desk Scene in Dead Poets Society
The Desk Scene in Dead Poets Society
directed by Michael Bay
INT. WELTON ACADEMY - CLASSROOM - DAY
A low angle drone shot of MR. KEATING, a dashingly rebellious professor, standing atop his desk. Students gawk below. The camera whips to the students with a focus pull on NEIL, looking doubtful.
MR. KEATING
Why do I stand up here?
A POV shot from Neil's perspective. Keating points at Neil.
MR. KEATING
Anybody?
As Keating jumps off the desk, a slow-motion shot captures his descent. He lands with the grace of an action hero, causing a slight tremor.
MR. KEATING
I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way.
He gazes at the students, a high-angle shot emphasizes their awe.
MR. KEATING
You see, the world looks very different from up here.
Neil, unsure, approaches the desk. Keating grins, the background music intensifies.
MR. KEATING
Your turn.
Neil hesitates, then climbs up the desk. An extreme close-up on his nervous face, then a whip pan out to frame him standing atop the desk. The students cheer.
Suddenly, the door bursts open. A missile shoots across the room, narrowly missing Neil. Students scatter, Keating jumps into action, deftly dodging debris.
Out of nowhere, a metal desk TRANSFORMS into a ROBOT. Keating grins, the music crescendos.
MR. KEATING
I knew this would come in handy!
Keating jumps onto the robot, guiding it towards the missile. The robot grabs the projectile, hurling it out the window. Everyone watches in awe as it detonates in the sky, a beautiful mushroom cloud forming.
Neil, still atop his desk, watches in shock. Keating, back on the ground, dusts himself off.
MR. KEATING
Now, that's a different perspective.
The students laugh, relief washing over them. Keating grins, patting the robot desk, which transforms back. As Neil steps off the desk, the once sturdy wood breaks, causing him to stumble.
The room goes silent, then erupts into laughter. Keating helps Neil up, a crane shot capturing their shared amusement.
The laughter dies down as they notice a small, forgotten, digital clock on the shattered desk. The seconds count down. Keating looks at Neil, a smirk playing on his lips.
MR. KEATING
You might want to step back.
The clock hits zero. The desk EXPLODES, filling the room with chalk dust. The students erupt into laughter again, end scene.
posted by The Bellman at 8:27 AM on November 7, 2023 [2 favorites]
The beach scene in chitty chitty bang bang
directed by Michael Bay.
posted by clavdivs at 8:36 AM on November 7, 2023
directed by Michael Bay.
FADE IN:
EXT. BEACH - DAY
The sun blares down on the pristine beach. Caractacus Potts (DICK VAN DYKE), Truly Scrumptious (SALLY ANN HOWES) and the two children, Jeremy and Jemima, are seen from a high-crane shot. DRAMATIC ORCHESTRAL MUSIC builds.
CARACTACUS
Isn't this just perfect!
Suddenly, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the magical car, morphs into a gigantic flying Transformer. Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy, and Jemima look on in awe.
CARACTACUS
Well, that's not something you see every day.
The car-Transformer roars, creating a sonic boom that sends a volleyball game nearby flying into the air. Slow-motion as everyone dives out of the way.
Truly, Jeremy, and Jemima climb inside the car-Transformer. Caractacus jumps on the back of the Transformer. They soar through the sky, leaving a trail of smoke behind them.
Suddenly, a fleet of enemy drones appear out of nowhere.
CARACTACUS
(to Truly)
Hold on tight!
A car chase in the sky ensues. The Transformer maneuvers through a barrage of missiles, each one creating a MASSIVE EXPLOSION on the beach below.
The music RISES. The Transformer fights back, using Chitty's original features - the pop-out wings now shoot missiles, the headlights are lasers.
TRULY
We can do this!
Back on the beach, the volleyball players look up at the battle in the sky. One of them, holding a beach umbrella, turns to his friend.
BEACHGOER
We should've gone to the mountains.
Suddenly, a volleyball from their earlier game lands back on the ground. It EXPLODES, leaving a smoking crater.
WIDE ANGLE: The beach is now a war zone. The Transformer-car flies back down, landing on the beach. Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy, and Jemima emerge unscathed.
CARACTACUS
Now that's what I call a beach day!
They all laugh, the Transformer reverts back into Chitty. The music crescendos into a TRIUMPHANT FANFARE as the family piles into the car.
Suddenly, the beach umbrella from earlier EXPLODES, sending sand flying into the air, as Chitty drives off into the sunset.
FADE OUT.
EXT. BEACH - DAY
The sun blares down on the pristine beach. Caractacus Potts (DICK VAN DYKE), Truly Scrumptious (SALLY ANN HOWES) and the two children, Jeremy and Jemima, are seen from a high-crane shot. DRAMATIC ORCHESTRAL MUSIC builds.
CARACTACUS
Isn't this just perfect!
Suddenly, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the magical car, morphs into a gigantic flying Transformer. Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy, and Jemima look on in awe.
CARACTACUS
Well, that's not something you see every day.
The car-Transformer roars, creating a sonic boom that sends a volleyball game nearby flying into the air. Slow-motion as everyone dives out of the way.
Truly, Jeremy, and Jemima climb inside the car-Transformer. Caractacus jumps on the back of the Transformer. They soar through the sky, leaving a trail of smoke behind them.
Suddenly, a fleet of enemy drones appear out of nowhere.
CARACTACUS
(to Truly)
Hold on tight!
A car chase in the sky ensues. The Transformer maneuvers through a barrage of missiles, each one creating a MASSIVE EXPLOSION on the beach below.
The music RISES. The Transformer fights back, using Chitty's original features - the pop-out wings now shoot missiles, the headlights are lasers.
TRULY
We can do this!
Back on the beach, the volleyball players look up at the battle in the sky. One of them, holding a beach umbrella, turns to his friend.
BEACHGOER
We should've gone to the mountains.
Suddenly, a volleyball from their earlier game lands back on the ground. It EXPLODES, leaving a smoking crater.
WIDE ANGLE: The beach is now a war zone. The Transformer-car flies back down, landing on the beach. Caractacus, Truly, Jeremy, and Jemima emerge unscathed.
CARACTACUS
Now that's what I call a beach day!
They all laugh, the Transformer reverts back into Chitty. The music crescendos into a TRIUMPHANT FANFARE as the family piles into the car.
Suddenly, the beach umbrella from earlier EXPLODES, sending sand flying into the air, as Chitty drives off into the sunset.
FADE OUT.
posted by clavdivs at 8:36 AM on November 7, 2023
The scene in Schindler's List where they are putting rocks on the grave
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. JERUSALEM - DAY
A drone shot reveals a group of SURVIVORS placing rocks on a gravestone.
CUT TO:
CLOSE UP on a ROCK being placed onto the grave. The camera pulls focus to reveal the inscription: "Oskar Schindler."
Suddenly, an earth-rattling RUMBLE from below.
A group of SURVIVORS look at each other, wide-eyed.
SURVIVOR #1
"What in the world..."
The GRAVE starts to SHAKE, ROCKS bouncing off.
The ground starts to CRACK and a huge ROBOTIC HAND bursts out, sending DIRT and ROCKS flying, followed by...
TRANSFORMER SCHINDLER.
A MONTAGE of TRANSFORMER SCHINDLER standing tall and glimmering under the Israeli sun, full of righteous fury, his robotic eyes glowing.
SCHINDLER-BOT
"Workers of the world, unite!"
Suddenly, NAZI-BOTS appear, goose-stepping over the horizon. The Survivors gasp, overwhelmed.
A CRANE SHOT reveals the massive Nazi-Bots advancing.
SCHINDLER-BOT
"This ends now."
Epic battle music begins to play as a chase begins. The Survivors cheer, jumping into futuristic cars.
CUT TO:
CAR CHASE SCENE, with SCHINDLER-BOT defending the Survivors and engaging the Nazi-Bots.
A POV SHOT from inside a futuristic car, the driver's face reflected in the rearview mirror.
DRIVER
"Hold on tight!"
Suddenly, a missile shoots from Schindler-Bot's shoulder, blasting a Nazi-Bot to smithereens.
The Survivors cheer, ecstatic.
CUT TO:
The battle ends with Schindler-Bot victorious. A LOW ANGLE shot of him, backlit by the setting sun.
Suddenly, a small, irrational item - a harmonica - falls from the sky, landing onto a pile of rocks.
BOOM! The HARMONICA EXPLODES.
The SURVIVORS laugh, shaking their heads in disbelief.
FADE OUT.
ROLL CREDITS.
posted by Sphinx at 8:41 AM on November 7, 2023
You know what this is . . .
INT. CONCERT HALL - NIGHT
Stage lights BLAZE, illuminating a solitary DAVID BYRNE, droopy eyes and a mountain of a suit.
DAVID BYRNE
Does anybody have any questions?
A sea of hands SHOOT UP. The crowd ROARS with anticipation. A DRONE SHOT reveals the magnitude of the concert hall, brimming with a sea of eager fans.
Suddenly an EXPLOSION rocks the stage, leaving a cloud of smoke. The audience GASPS.
DAVID BYRNE
I was expecting that.
A BEAT. The smoke clears. The suit, now a gleaming exoskeleton, TRANSFORMS Byrne into a musical cyborg. The crowd CHEERS.
. . .
posted by The Bellman at 8:45 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
INT. CONCERT HALL - NIGHT
Stage lights BLAZE, illuminating a solitary DAVID BYRNE, droopy eyes and a mountain of a suit.
DAVID BYRNE
Does anybody have any questions?
A sea of hands SHOOT UP. The crowd ROARS with anticipation. A DRONE SHOT reveals the magnitude of the concert hall, brimming with a sea of eager fans.
Suddenly an EXPLOSION rocks the stage, leaving a cloud of smoke. The audience GASPS.
DAVID BYRNE
I was expecting that.
A BEAT. The smoke clears. The suit, now a gleaming exoskeleton, TRANSFORMS Byrne into a musical cyborg. The crowd CHEERS.
. . .
posted by The Bellman at 8:45 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
The tea shop scene from Withnail & I.
Featuring TEAPOT TRANSFORMERS.
INT. TEA SHOP - DAY
A humble British tea shop, quaint and unassuming. Suddenly, the door BURSTS open. Enter WITHNAIL (30s, strung-out, and dramatic) and MARWOOD (30s, neurotic and tense) in slow-motion, majestic orchestral score BLARING.
WITHNAIL
"We demand the finest wines known to humanity!"
The PATRONS stare, unimpressed.
Suddenly, a low WHIRL begins to grow louder. The room begins to vibrate, teacups RATTLING. Panic builds. A massive SHADOW engulfs the room.
A CHINOOK HELICOPTER descends outside, the vicious downdraft blasting the windows open and sending tea and scones flying. The PATRONS duck for cover.
The helicopter lands with a THUD. The side door slides open, revealing a TEA LADY (60s, stern and stoic). She steps out, an ASSORTMENT OF RARE TEAS in her hands.
TEA LADY
"Who ordered the rarest brews on earth?"
MARWOOD and WITHNAIL exchange a glance.
MARWOOD
"Er... that would be us."
The Tea Lady nods before a DRONE swoops in, taking the teas from her hands with a mechanical claw. It zooms over to WITHNAIL and MARWOOD, circling them dramatically before depositing the teas onto their table.
Suddenly, the tea shop SHUDDERS. From the LADIES ROOM, a tremendous ROAR. The door BURSTS off its hinges and a giant, mechanized TEAPOT TRANSFORMER lumbers out, a steaming teapot for a head.
TEAPOT TRANSFORMER
"ONE SUGAR OR TWO?!"
WITHNAIL (shouting over the mayhem)
"Just the one, please!"
The Teapot Transformer drops a colossal SUGAR LUMP into their tea. Marwood and Withnail toast, then take a sip.
WITHNAIL
"Perfect."
Suddenly, the Teapot Transformer EXPLODES in a fiery ball, the force of the blast sending Marwood and Withnail flying backward in super slow-motion. As the dust settles, they land back in their seats, tea cups still in hand.
MARWOOD
"Perhaps we could try a quieter place next time."
FADE OUT as the tea shop continues to burn, embers drifting down like snowflakes.
posted by moonface at 8:52 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
Also, guys, important news . . . it's not just movies.
that "this is just to say" poem that MetaFilter likes so much
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. HOLLYWOOD PENTHOUSE BALCONY - NIGHT
A sweeping AERIAL DRONE SHOT reveals the dazzling cityscape. The camera ZOOMS IN through an open balcony door towards an ornate table lit by candlelight.
The HERO (40s, grizzled but handsome), in a stained tank top and fatigue pants, holds a piece of PAPER. He looks at it, then stares at the plums in an ICEBOX on the table.
HERO
(reading)
This is just to say.
He opens the icebox, takes out a plum, and bites into it. Juice runs down his chin.
HERO
I have eaten the plums that were in the icebox.
Suddenly, the door behind him EXPLODES, sending him flying onto the balcony. From the smoke emerges a HOODED FIGURE (50s, ominous).
HOODED FIGURE
And which you were probably saving for breakfast.
The HOODED FIGURE flings a knife, embedding it into the icebox. The Hero rolls, avoiding a second explosion. He takes out his own knife and lunges at the figure.
EDGY ROCK MUSIC plays as they fight amidst the candlelight, the city lights, and the bursts of flame. They crash into furniture, roll over railings, and shatter glassware.
HERO
(grunting)
Forgive me...
They wrestle on the edge of the balcony. The HOODED FIGURE has the upper hand. Suddenly, the balcony railing gives way, and they plummet towards the street below.
HERO & HOODED FIGURE
(screaming)
...they were delicious... so sweet... and so cold...
As they fall, the icebox on the balcony EXPLODES, showering plums into the night sky. The plums rain down on them like a purple meteor shower.
FADE OUT:
A final plum lands on the street below and EXPLODES, leaving behind a smoking crater.
FADE TO BLACK.
THE END.
posted by The Bellman at 8:58 AM on November 7, 2023 [4 favorites]
PLUMS
that "this is just to say" poem that MetaFilter likes so much
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. HOLLYWOOD PENTHOUSE BALCONY - NIGHT
A sweeping AERIAL DRONE SHOT reveals the dazzling cityscape. The camera ZOOMS IN through an open balcony door towards an ornate table lit by candlelight.
The HERO (40s, grizzled but handsome), in a stained tank top and fatigue pants, holds a piece of PAPER. He looks at it, then stares at the plums in an ICEBOX on the table.
HERO
(reading)
This is just to say.
He opens the icebox, takes out a plum, and bites into it. Juice runs down his chin.
HERO
I have eaten the plums that were in the icebox.
Suddenly, the door behind him EXPLODES, sending him flying onto the balcony. From the smoke emerges a HOODED FIGURE (50s, ominous).
HOODED FIGURE
And which you were probably saving for breakfast.
The HOODED FIGURE flings a knife, embedding it into the icebox. The Hero rolls, avoiding a second explosion. He takes out his own knife and lunges at the figure.
EDGY ROCK MUSIC plays as they fight amidst the candlelight, the city lights, and the bursts of flame. They crash into furniture, roll over railings, and shatter glassware.
HERO
(grunting)
Forgive me...
They wrestle on the edge of the balcony. The HOODED FIGURE has the upper hand. Suddenly, the balcony railing gives way, and they plummet towards the street below.
HERO & HOODED FIGURE
(screaming)
...they were delicious... so sweet... and so cold...
As they fall, the icebox on the balcony EXPLODES, showering plums into the night sky. The plums rain down on them like a purple meteor shower.
FADE OUT:
A final plum lands on the street below and EXPLODES, leaving behind a smoking crater.
FADE TO BLACK.
THE END.
posted by The Bellman at 8:58 AM on November 7, 2023 [4 favorites]
The closing scene in Koyaanisqatsi
FADE IN:
EXT. A DESERTED CITY - NIGHT
The tall structures of the city, once a symbol of human might and ingenuity, now stand desolate and abandoned. Suddenly, the silence is shattered by the ROAR of ENGINES.
CUT TO:
A FLEET OF FLYING CARS, led by a jet-black transformer, THUNDER through the cityscape. The transformer is JETSTREAM, a rogue Autobot.
EXT. SKYSCRAPER - NIGHT
JETSTREAM lands on top of the skyscraper. He TRANSFORMS into a man, wearing a futuristic military outfit.
He looks toward the barren horizon, a single tear drops from his eye, glistening in the moonlight.
JETSTREAM
(whisper)
Koyaanisqatsi...
Suddenly, a swarm of DRONES appears in the sky, headlights piercing the darkness. They SWARM around the skyscraper.
Jetstream LEAPS into action, transforming back into a CAR, blasting OFF the skyscraper. EXPLOSIONS ripple behind him as the drones FIRE MISSILES.
INT. JETSTREAM - NIGHT
He SWERVES around the missiles, launching COUNTERMEASURES. The SCREEN lights up with TARGET LOCK. He FIRES back at the drones.
EXT. DESERTED CITY - NIGHT
An EPIC BATTLE ensues. Missiles. EXPLOSIONS. Flying car chases. Wreckage rains down onto the empty streets.
Jetstream ZOOMS up another skyscraper, leaps into the air and transforms back into a MAN.
He lands amidst the drones, pulls out two futuristic GUNS, starts SHOOTING.
INT. DRONE - NIGHT
The DRONES spiral OUT OF CONTROL, crash into each other, into buildings, into the ground - EVERYTHING EXPLODES!
EXT. SKYSCRAPER - NIGHT
One by one, each drone EXPLODES into a brilliant FIREBALL. The night is lit up by a pyrotechnic fireworks display.
Jetstream stands amidst the devastation, triumphant, yet melancholic.
JETSTREAM
(to the sky)
Koyaanisqatsi...
Suddenly, the COMMUNICATION DEVICE on Jetstream's wrist BLINKS. A HOLOGRAPHIC FACE appears.
HOLOGRAPHIC FACE
(to Jetstream)
You did good, Jetstream. The city...it's safe now.
Jetstream smirks, his eyes reflecting the burning ruins around him.
JETSTREAM
(to Holographic Face)
Safe...but for how long?
Suddenly, A TINY ROBOT DOG appears from behind the rubble. It BARKS, then EXPLODES, ending the scene with a MICROCOSMIC FIREBALL.
FADE OUT.
THE END.
posted by indexy at 9:19 AM on November 7, 2023
Rocky Horror Time Warp scene
FADE IN:
EXT. TRANSYLVANIAN CASTLE - NIGHT
A massive castle, shrouded in fog. The eerie silence is suddenly shattered by a convoy of BLACK SUVs thundering down the deserted road, headlights piercing the gloom.
CUT TO:
INT. TRANSYLVANIAN CASTLE - GRAND HALL - CONTINUOUS
A captivating dance number is in full swing. DR. FRANK-N-FURTER, dressed in his iconic corset, is leading the dance. Suddenly, the massive doors burst open, and the room falls silent.
BRAD and JANET, a seemingly ordinary couple, step into the light, soaking wet.
Frank-N-Furter, in a sultry voice, breaks the silence.
FRANK-N-FURTER
(whispering)
It's just a jump to the left...
Suddenly, a massive CHANDELIER hangs precariously above the crowd. The camera whip-pans to a close-up of a piece of ROPE fraying.
FRANK-N-FURTER
(screaming)
... And then a step to the right!
The rope snaps, the chandelier plummets, the crowd dives out of the way. The chandelier crashes into the floor, EXPLODING into a million shards of crystal.
The music swells as slow-motion shots of the chaos ensues, the light from the explosion casting eerie shadows on the dancer's faces.
As the dust settles, a low-angle shot of Janet, her face filled with terror, then to Brad, his eyes wide with confusion. Suddenly, the sound of LAUGHTER echos throughout the hall.
Frank-N-Furter, unscathed, stands atop the wreckage, the shreds of the rope in his hand.
FRANK-N-FURTER
(laughs)
With your hands on your hips...
Frank-N-Furter throws the rope, revealing a GASOLINE CANISTER attached to the end. A tracking shot follows the canister as it hurtles towards a nearby FIREPLACE.
FRANK-N-FURTER
(shouts)
... You bring your knees in tight!
A POV shot from the canister's perspective as it sails through the air, the fireplace approaching rapidly.
FRANK-N-FURTER
(singing)
But it's the pelvic thrust...
The canister crashes into the fireplace, igniting a trail of gasoline that streaks across the floor. A drone shot of the flames snaking across the hall, chasing after the fleeing guests.
FRANK-N-FURTER
(screams)
... That really drives you insane!
A montage of the party-goers, some in slow motion, others in fast-forward, as they avoid the fire, the chaos reaching a fever pitch.
Frank-N-Furter, with a demented look in his eyes, throws his arms into the air.
FRANK-N-FURTER
(shouts)
Let's do the Time Warp again!
Suddenly, a SMALL MOUSE scurries across the floor, unnoticed. It trips a TRIPWIRE, triggering a series of small, comical EXPLOSIONS, each one marked by a shower of CONFETTI and a chorus of LAUGHTER.
As the laughter dies down, the camera pulls back to reveal Frank-N-Furter, his face covered in soot, his clothes singed but his spirit unbroken.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by BlueJae at 9:22 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
I did this with the Scrabble scene in Sneakers, and got Crease and Bishop spelling out "TOO MANY JUGS" as transformers explode each other in the background...
posted by subdee at 9:49 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by subdee at 9:49 AM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
The quiet last scene from Big Night:
FADE IN:
EXT. PRIMA RESTAURANT - MORNING
The sun rises over a charming Italian restaurant, 'PRIMA'. A discreet, SQUARE PACKAGE, wrapped in brown paper, sits on the doorstep. A drone shot captures the quaint, sleepy neighborhood.
INT. PRIMA RESTAURANT - KITCHEN - MORNING
PRIMO, a lanky, intense Italian chef and his brother, the suave businessman, SECONDO, are in the kitchen. Primo lifts the mysterious package, and it POPS open, revealing a BOX OF EGGS.
Primo, surprised, drops the box. The eggs scatter on the floor - all except one lone SURVIVOR.
Primo picks up the lone egg, cradling it like a cherished artifact. He cracks it open on the counter with a dramatic SLOW MOTION shot. Yolk splatters out, sparkling like GOLD in the morning light.
Primo begins to make an omelette. Each chop of the knife is a symphony, each sizzle from the frying pan is an aria.
INT. PRIMA RESTAURANT - DINING HALL - MORNING
Secondo watches Primo cook. Each sizzle and chop reminds him of their past -- montage of them as kids, then young adults, opening the restaurant together. The background is filled with the heart-pounding, nostalgic STRAINS OF AN ITALIAN OPERA.
Suddenly, a SQUAD OF BLACK SUVS pull up to the restaurant. ARMED MEN in suits jump out.
Secondo, wide-eyed, runs into the kitchen.
SECONDO
We’ve got company!
Primo ignores him, focused on his omelette. Secondo, panicked, grabs a FRYING PAN, using it as a shield.
The armed men storm in. The restaurant is filled with their thunderous footsteps. The front door slams open.
Secondo, armed with his frying pan, charges at the armed men. He fights them off, using every kitchen utensil he can get his hands on.
Primo, oblivious, continues cooking. The sizzling omelette, now the only sound amidst the chaos.
Finally, Secondo fights off the last of the invaders. He turns to see Primo, still cooking.
Primo serves the omelette on a plate. He walks over to Secondo, and hands him a fork.
PRIMO
Eat.
Secondo stares at him, panting. He takes the fork, and tries the omelette. His face lights up like a Christmas tree.
SECONDO
Primo… this… this is delicious…
Suddenly, the oven behind them EXPLODES with a massive fireball.
They both turn around, shocked. Primo shrugs, and goes back to his cooking.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED…
posted by doctornemo at 10:51 AM on November 7, 2023
Asking it for “the final battle from Transformers” gave fairly straightforward results. I was hoping it would somehow have twice the Bayhem of the original.
posted by mbrubeck at 11:17 AM on November 7, 2023
posted by mbrubeck at 11:17 AM on November 7, 2023
INT. ANTARCTIC RESEARCH STATION - NIGHT
MacReady (Kurt Russell), a rugged, muscular American HERO, waves a flamethrower around a room of fearful, yet tough-looking SCIENTISTS. They're all tied up with NUCLEAR-GRADE ZIP TIES. Suspenseful MUSIC blares.
MACREADY
We're gonna draw a little bit of everybody's blood...
MacReady pulls out a huge, previously unseen BLOOD-EXTRACTING MACHINE. It's covered in lights and has multiple spinning parts. It ROARS to life.
POV SHOT through the BLOOD-EXTRACTING MACHINE as it HUMS, WHIRS and BEGINS extracting blood from each scientist. One by one, their faces light up in AWE and TERROR as their blood is drawn.
FROM ABOVE, we see the machine's digital display fill up with blood. The display shows ANALYZING RESULTS.
CLOSE UP on MacReady as he sweats, eyes darting between the machine and the scared scientists. The SUSPENSE MUSIC crescendos.
Suddenly, the machine SQUEALS, lights flashing. One of the blood samples is the THING!
MACREADY
Which one of you is it?!
Suddenly, the blood sample EXPLODES!
The THING transforms into a terrifying ALIEN BEAST. MacReady blasts it with the flamethrower. The Beast HOWLS and the room is engulfed in FLAMES.
A car chase ensues between The Beast and MacReady on MINIATURE SNOWMOBILES. They zip around the room, leaping over scientists, bouncing off equipment, narrowly avoiding an arsenal of missiles.
Then, MacReady activates a TRANSFORMER-SIZED MECH SUIT. He uppercuts The Beast, sending it flying through a wall and straight into a crate of ACME TNT.
A series of EXPLOSIONS ripple through the room, each one larger and more intense than the last.
The Beast is turned into a pile of ash. MacReady, still in the mech suit, lands in a superhero pose. His face bathed in the glow of the flames, he looks at the remaining scientists.
MACREADY
Anybody else want to try me?
Suddenly, the tiny vial of remaining human blood samples EXPLODES in the most ridiculous, over the top, and least logical explosion yet.
The room is filled with a brilliant flash of light. MacReady stands in the middle of the destruction, eyes squinting and a half-smile on his face.
FADE OUT to the SOUND of a guitar solo shredding, perfectly matching the pace of MacReady's beating heart.
FADE IN:
EXT. ANTARCTIC RESEARCH STATION - NIGHT
The research station, now a smoking pile of rubble, is silhouetted against the Antarctic night. The echo of the explosion fades, replaced by the sound of the icy wind. The camera PULLS AWAY, revealing the untouched, serene landscape surrounding the station.
FADE OUT.
posted by brundlefly at 12:12 PM on November 7, 2023
MacReady (Kurt Russell), a rugged, muscular American HERO, waves a flamethrower around a room of fearful, yet tough-looking SCIENTISTS. They're all tied up with NUCLEAR-GRADE ZIP TIES. Suspenseful MUSIC blares.
MACREADY
We're gonna draw a little bit of everybody's blood...
MacReady pulls out a huge, previously unseen BLOOD-EXTRACTING MACHINE. It's covered in lights and has multiple spinning parts. It ROARS to life.
POV SHOT through the BLOOD-EXTRACTING MACHINE as it HUMS, WHIRS and BEGINS extracting blood from each scientist. One by one, their faces light up in AWE and TERROR as their blood is drawn.
FROM ABOVE, we see the machine's digital display fill up with blood. The display shows ANALYZING RESULTS.
CLOSE UP on MacReady as he sweats, eyes darting between the machine and the scared scientists. The SUSPENSE MUSIC crescendos.
Suddenly, the machine SQUEALS, lights flashing. One of the blood samples is the THING!
MACREADY
Which one of you is it?!
Suddenly, the blood sample EXPLODES!
The THING transforms into a terrifying ALIEN BEAST. MacReady blasts it with the flamethrower. The Beast HOWLS and the room is engulfed in FLAMES.
A car chase ensues between The Beast and MacReady on MINIATURE SNOWMOBILES. They zip around the room, leaping over scientists, bouncing off equipment, narrowly avoiding an arsenal of missiles.
Then, MacReady activates a TRANSFORMER-SIZED MECH SUIT. He uppercuts The Beast, sending it flying through a wall and straight into a crate of ACME TNT.
A series of EXPLOSIONS ripple through the room, each one larger and more intense than the last.
The Beast is turned into a pile of ash. MacReady, still in the mech suit, lands in a superhero pose. His face bathed in the glow of the flames, he looks at the remaining scientists.
MACREADY
Anybody else want to try me?
Suddenly, the tiny vial of remaining human blood samples EXPLODES in the most ridiculous, over the top, and least logical explosion yet.
The room is filled with a brilliant flash of light. MacReady stands in the middle of the destruction, eyes squinting and a half-smile on his face.
FADE OUT to the SOUND of a guitar solo shredding, perfectly matching the pace of MacReady's beating heart.
FADE IN:
EXT. ANTARCTIC RESEARCH STATION - NIGHT
The research station, now a smoking pile of rubble, is silhouetted against the Antarctic night. The echo of the explosion fades, replaced by the sound of the icy wind. The camera PULLS AWAY, revealing the untouched, serene landscape surrounding the station.
FADE OUT.
posted by brundlefly at 12:12 PM on November 7, 2023
The Attack on Pearl Harbor in Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor
FADE IN:
EXT. PEARL HARBOR - DAY
The sun blazes over a quiet morning at PEARL HARBOR. Suddenly, the WHIRL of plane engines echoes through the skies.
EVELYN (20s, nurse), stands at the harbor's edge. She looks up, her face filled with TERROR.
EVELYN
They’re... they’re coming!
The camera WHIP PANS to reveal a MASSIVE FLEET of Japanese planes, looming over the harbor.
EXT. PEARL HARBOR - SKIES
A Japanese plane DIVES towards the harbor. Inside, TAKA (30s, pilot), grim determination on his face.
TAKA
For the Emperor!
He pushes a button. A MISSILE launches, screaming towards the harbor.
A TRANSFORMER (Optimus Prime) appears from behind a parked battleship, transforms, and smashes the missile with a giant metal fist. It EXTRUDES a shield, protecting the harbor from the raining bullets.
OPTIMUS PRIME
Autobots, roll out!
From the water, a SUBMARINE transforms into the AUTOBOT, BUMBLEBEE.
BUMBLEBEE
Roger that, Prime!
Optimus leaps into the air. A DRONE SHOT follows him as he TRANSFORMS into a plane and engages the Japanese fleet.
EXT. PEARL HARBOR - GROUND
On the ground, RAFE (20s, pilot) and DANNY (20s, pilot) watch the chaos.
RAFE
We need to help them!
DANNY
But how?
Just then, a HUMVEE transforms into the AUTOBOT, IRONHIDE. He tosses them TWO ROCKET LAUNCHERS.
IRONHIDE
Try these!
Rafe and Danny TAKE AIM at the Japanese planes. They FIRE missiles, causing MASSIVE EXPLOSIONS in the sky. The SOUNDTRACK swells with HEART-POUNDING music.
EXT. PEARL HARBOR - SKIES
Meanwhile, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are locked in an epic SKY BATTLE with the Japanese planes. One by one, the planes are SHOT DOWN, in spectacular explosions.
EXT. PEARL HARBOR - GROUND
Rafe and Danny watch as the final plane crashes into the harbor, causing an ENORMOUS EXPLOSION. They CHEER triumphantly.
Suddenly, a vending machine nearby TRANSFORMS into the AUTOBOT, SKIDS.
SKIDS
Did I miss anything?
He opens his chest. Cans of soda rocket out and explode, causing a HILARIOUS, final, and completely unnecessary EXPLOSION.
FADE OUT.
posted by straight at 12:39 PM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
The scene in Rashomon where the bandit describes how he valiantly killed the samurai.
FADE IN:
EXT. JAPANESE FOREST - DAY
Bandit TAJIOMARU (50, rugged, charming) sits cross-legged on the forest floor, a crowd of wide-eyed peasants and court officials encircles him. A giant TRANSFORMER ROBOT (300 feet, metallic, imposing) looms in the background.
TAJIOMARU
(eying the crowd)
You want to know how I killed the samurai? Fine.
He stands, pulls out a SAMURAI SWORD. The crowd GASPS. The Transformer ROBOT nods approvingly.
CUT TO:
EXT. JAPANESE FOREST - DAY (FLASHBACK)
TAJIOMARU and the SAMURAI stand face-to-face, swords drawn. The Samurai's WIFE kneels nearby, terrified.
TAJIOMARU
(to the Samurai)
Are you ready to die?
Suddenly, a JET FIGHTER soars overhead.
CUT TO:
EXT. SKY - DAY
The JET FIGHTER drops a MISSILE. WHIP PAN to TAJIOMARU who, with a ROARING CRY, launches himself into the air.
TAJIOMARU
(in mid-air, to himself)
I can do this.
He intercepts the missile, redirects it in mid-air towards the Samurai.
CUT TO:
EXT. JAPANESE FOREST - DAY
The missile HITS the samurai, creating a MASSIVE EXPLOSION. TAJIOMARU lands, triumphant. The Wife SCREAMS.
BACK TO PRESENT:
EXT. JAPANESE FOREST - DAY
TAJIOMARU triumphantly raises his sword. The crowd CHEERS. The Transformer Robot gives him a THUMBS UP.
Suddenly, a SUSHI ROLL in the foreground EXPLODES, sending pieces of sushi flying. TAJIOMARU, crowd, and Transformer Robot duck.
FADE OUT
posted by CrunchyFrog at 12:41 PM on November 7, 2023
I always knew the Rosebud scene from Citizen Kane needed more explosions.
the Rosebud scene in Citizen Kane
directed by Michael Bay
INT. XANADU - CHARLES FOSTER KANE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
An overhead CRANE SHOT reveals Charles Foster Kane (60s), a man of intimidating stature, lying on a massive bed. The room is dimly lit, only the dying embers of a colossal fireplace provide a flickering light.
Kane clutches a snow globe, its tiny world frozen in a perpetual winter as MELANCHOLIC STRING MUSIC slowly builds.
Kane's POV - He sees his reflection in the snow globe. His face distorted, warped by the glass sphere.
KANE
(smiling)
Rosebud...
Suddenly, the room SHAKES. A low rumble, like a freight train, resonates through the stone walls. Kane's snow globe slips from his lifeless grip and SHATTERS on the floor.
CUT TO:
EXT. XANADU - NIGHT
A drone shot pulls back from the castle, revealing a MASSIVE SPACECRAFT hovering above Kane's estate. Its alien engines THROBBING, distorting the air around it.
Suddenly, a missile BURSTS from the spacecraft, trailing smoke as it spirals towards Xanadu.
CUT BACK TO:
INT. XANADU - CHARLES FOSTER KANE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
The missile SLAMS into the room, sending debris flying everywhere. The explosion flings Kane out of the bed, clothes on fire, through the window and into the night.
A moment later, Kane's butler, RAYMOND (60s), stumbles into the room. He looks at the destruction, then at the shattered globe on the floor.
RAYMOND
(looking at the globe)
Rosebud...
Suddenly, the fireplace EXPLODES, sending Raymond flying back. As he hits the ground, we see a tiny sleigh from the shattered snow globe spinning in the air then landing perfectly back inside its shattered globe.
FADE OUT:
TO THE SOUND OF EXPLOSIONS.
posted by tovarisch at 1:42 PM on November 7, 2023
Asking it for “the final battle from Transformers” gave fairly straightforward results. I was hoping it would somehow have twice the Bayhem of the original.
Because of this creation, we now are learning what the theoretical bounds of Bayhem are; does it bring us joy to know we have already neared the Bayhem Limit?
posted by nubs at 2:20 PM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
Because of this creation, we now are learning what the theoretical bounds of Bayhem are; does it bring us joy to know we have already neared the Bayhem Limit?
posted by nubs at 2:20 PM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
And because I wanted to see if it can predict the future...I asked it for:
Michael Bay's next movie
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. LAS VEGAS - DAY
AERIAL SHOT of the neon-drenched city. MUSIC swells to an over-the-top crescendo.
DOWN BELOW, our hero, JACK, a grizzled ex-soldier with a heart of gold, is in a car chase. The car? A CHEVY CONVERTIBLE. The pursuers? A fleet of BLACK SUVs.
Jack maneuvers the convertible through the bustling streets, swerving around pedestrians and blasting through fruit stands. The SUVs chase relentlessly, firing MACHINE GUNS.
JACK
(over the roar of engines)
Hold on!
Next to him, SARAH, a brilliant scientist and Jack's love interest, grips the sides of her seat.
SARAH
(to herself)
You've survived quantum physics, you can survive this!
The SUVs close in. A MISSILE LAUNCHER rises from one of them.
BAM! An explosion rocks the street. Jack swerves, barely avoiding the fiery blast.
Suddenly, a hulking TRANSFORMER ROBOT lands in front of them! It roars, clanging metal fists together.
JACK
(to Sarah)
Ever say 'I wish I'd done more physics in school'?
SARAH
No, but I've said 'I wish I dated less soldiers'!
Jack grins and accelerates towards the robot. In a shower of sparks, they tear through its legs, sending it toppling over.
Jack whips around a corner, the SUVs close behind.
Suddenly, a HATCH on the Chevy's hood opens, revealing a row of missiles. Jack hits a button and they fire, obliterating the pursuing SUVs in a spectacular explosion.
They power through the smoke, Jack laughing triumphantly.
JACK
Now that's what I call a shortcut!
Sarah rolls her eyes but can't help smiling.
Suddenly, the Chevy's ENGINE COUGHS. Jack looks at the fuel gauge. It's empty. He smacks the dashboard.
JACK
Damn, out of gas!
Sarah looks around, spotting a PIZZA DELIVERY SCOOTER.
SARAH
Plan B?
Jack grins and they leap from the Chevy just as it EXPLODES, taking out a billboard for a 'Michael's Bay fish & chips' restaurant.
They land on the scooter, speeding away in a shower of sparks, while the billboard falls into a gas station, causing a final, enormous EXPLOSION.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by nubs at 2:23 PM on November 7, 2023
Michael Bay's next movie
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. LAS VEGAS - DAY
AERIAL SHOT of the neon-drenched city. MUSIC swells to an over-the-top crescendo.
DOWN BELOW, our hero, JACK, a grizzled ex-soldier with a heart of gold, is in a car chase. The car? A CHEVY CONVERTIBLE. The pursuers? A fleet of BLACK SUVs.
Jack maneuvers the convertible through the bustling streets, swerving around pedestrians and blasting through fruit stands. The SUVs chase relentlessly, firing MACHINE GUNS.
JACK
(over the roar of engines)
Hold on!
Next to him, SARAH, a brilliant scientist and Jack's love interest, grips the sides of her seat.
SARAH
(to herself)
You've survived quantum physics, you can survive this!
The SUVs close in. A MISSILE LAUNCHER rises from one of them.
BAM! An explosion rocks the street. Jack swerves, barely avoiding the fiery blast.
Suddenly, a hulking TRANSFORMER ROBOT lands in front of them! It roars, clanging metal fists together.
JACK
(to Sarah)
Ever say 'I wish I'd done more physics in school'?
SARAH
No, but I've said 'I wish I dated less soldiers'!
Jack grins and accelerates towards the robot. In a shower of sparks, they tear through its legs, sending it toppling over.
Jack whips around a corner, the SUVs close behind.
Suddenly, a HATCH on the Chevy's hood opens, revealing a row of missiles. Jack hits a button and they fire, obliterating the pursuing SUVs in a spectacular explosion.
They power through the smoke, Jack laughing triumphantly.
JACK
Now that's what I call a shortcut!
Sarah rolls her eyes but can't help smiling.
Suddenly, the Chevy's ENGINE COUGHS. Jack looks at the fuel gauge. It's empty. He smacks the dashboard.
JACK
Damn, out of gas!
Sarah looks around, spotting a PIZZA DELIVERY SCOOTER.
SARAH
Plan B?
Jack grins and they leap from the Chevy just as it EXPLODES, taking out a billboard for a 'Michael's Bay fish & chips' restaurant.
They land on the scooter, speeding away in a shower of sparks, while the billboard falls into a gas station, causing a final, enormous EXPLOSION.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED...
posted by nubs at 2:23 PM on November 7, 2023
A scene from Sleepless in Seattle and I'm done for now.
Sleepless in Seattle Meg Ryan fake orgasm scene
directed by Michael Bay
INT. DINER - DAY
The place is bustling. Waitresses sprint between tables, slick with sweat. A MOUNTAIN of a man (SAM) sits in a booth, towering over his date, ANNIE.
Across the diner, an ELITE SQUAD of Navy SEALs eat breakfast, armed to the teeth. Their leader, JIM, is mid-story.
JIM
And then I said, "That's not a knife..."
But his story is interrupted by a SCREAM from Annie. All heads turn.
ANNIE
Yes! Yes! Oh, God yes!
The diner falls silent. Annie's face reddens. She grins at Sam, triumphant. Sam looks bewildered.
All eyes turn to Jim. He shrugs, he's seen weirder. Suddenly, the ground starts to shake. The chandeliers swing. Glasses shatter.
ANNIE
That wasn't...me.
Jim looks out the window at the horizon. His eyes harden.
JIM
Evacuate the building.
Everyone scrambles, ducking and covering as the entire diner starts to shake. An EXPLOSION throws Jim across the diner. He squints at the billowing cloud of smoke.
JIM
What the hell...
Cut to a POV shot from inside the smoke. We see a giant, mechanical object bursting through the dust. It's a TRANSFORMER.
The Transformer roars, knocking over cars and buildings. It reaches out and grabs Annie, pulling her towards the window. Sam leaps to his feet, his face a mask of rage.
SAM
Put her down!
The Transformer's eyes flicker, its grip tightens. Sam charges, leaping onto its arm and climbing up.
CUT TO:
A montage of Sam climbing the Transformer, punching gears and wires. Annie screams, clutched in the Transformer's hand.
Finally, Sam reaches the Transformer's head and, with a mighty yell, yanks wires. The Transformer roars, dropping Annie, who falls towards the ground.
But before she can hit, Sam leaps off, catching her in mid-air, and the two crash into a pile of conveniently placed mattresses. Annie looks up at Sam, awestruck.
ANNIE
When you said you wanted to show me a good time...
Sam grins, pulling a detonator from his pocket.
SAM
I meant it.
He presses the button. The Transformer explodes behind them, showering the sky with sparks. They look into each other's eyes as the debris falls around them.
SAM
I'll have what she's having.
FADE OUT.
posted by nubs at 2:36 PM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
EXT. TENNESSEE COUNTRYSIDE - DAY
Vada looks astonished as Thomas lands gracefully in front of her. The helicopter ascends, the noise receding. Thomas looks at her dramatically and takes off his shades.
THOMAS
(smiling)
Who needs glasses now, Vada?
Suddenly, an ARMY OF BEES swarms from the sunflowers, charging at them. Thomas pulls out a flame-thrower from seemingly nowhere.
posted by emelenjr at 3:08 PM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
Vada looks astonished as Thomas lands gracefully in front of her. The helicopter ascends, the noise receding. Thomas looks at her dramatically and takes off his shades.
THOMAS
(smiling)
Who needs glasses now, Vada?
Suddenly, an ARMY OF BEES swarms from the sunflowers, charging at them. Thomas pulls out a flame-thrower from seemingly nowhere.
posted by emelenjr at 3:08 PM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
Strangely enough, it's not really any different than the actual movie.
Gandalf fights the balrog in Moria directed by Michael Bay FADE IN: EXT. BRIDGE OF KHAZAD-DÛM - DAY MUSIC CUES: A HARMONIOUS, EPIC ORCHESTRA SCORE - A LA TRANSFORMERS. GANDALF, the powerful wizard, stands alone on the bridge, his staff glowing bright. ACROSS THE CHASM, a demonic BALROG towers above, its flames rivaling the intensity of the burning sun. A fiery whip snaps and crackles in its hand. SHOT FROM BELOW - Gandalf, backlit by the Balrog's flames, looking every bit the legendary wizard. Quick cuts to Frodo and the Fellowship watching from the wings. GANDALF (voice echoing) You cannot pass! The Balrog roars, shaking the foundations of Moria. Its whip cuts violently through the air. MONTAGE of SLOW-MOTION SHOTS: The whip coming down, Gandalf raising his staff, the Fellowship's terrified faces. The whip hits Gandalf's staff, creating a massive EXPLOSION. Gandalf is thrown back to the edge of the bridge, teetering. The Balrog moves forward, the bridge crumbling beneath its fiery weight. DRONE SHOT: An overhead view of the chasm, the bridge a tiny thread against the darkness. GANDALF (gasping) I am a servant of the Secret Fire... POV SHOT: Gandalf's perspective as he locks eyes with the Balrog, determination seeping into his gaze. GANDALF (roaring) YOU SHALL NOT PASS! Gandalf slams his staff down onto the bridge. CLOSE UP on GANDALF'S face - the hint of a smirk. The bridge CRUMBLES beneath the Balrog, sending it plummeting into the abyss. But it's not over yet. The Balrog lashes out with its whip, latching onto Gandalf's ankle. SHOT FROM ABOVE: Gandalf, dangling above the chasm, holding on to the bridge's edge. Gandalf looks up at his friends, a single tear trickling down his cheek. He lets go. FRODO (screaming) GANDALF! Gandalf falls. The Balrog follows. Suddenly, a MASSIVE EXPLOSION. FRODO (confused) What...? PULL BACK to reveal the Balrog's whip, now just a burning rope, fizzling out and causing a small, irrational EXPLOSION. CUT TO BLACK. FADE IN: EXT. MORIA - DAY The Fellowship stands in the quiet aftermath, Frodo's cries echoing in the silence. The iconic TRANSFORMERS' END CREDITS THEME plays. FADE OUT.posted by blue_beetle at 3:47 PM on November 7, 2023
I will yield to my better sense of discretion and not post the scenes from Schindler's List. But here's a taste:
Suddenly, Oskar Schindler (LIAM NEESON) bursts through the door on a black, sleek MOTORCYCLE, sunglasses glinting and leather jacket gleaming. SCHINDLER Ladies, no need to worry. I've got this.posted by blue_beetle at 3:49 PM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
"You can't handle the truth" scene from A Few Good Men
INT. MILITARY COURTROOM - DAYWe see a GIANT GAVEL slam down on a desk, the sound echoing through the room like a gunshot. The camera WHIP-PANS to LT. DANIEL KAFFEE (Tom Cruise), a cocky lawyer in military uniform.
KAFFEE
Colonel, I want the truth!
COLONEL JESSUP (Jack Nicholson), a hardened military man, stands ominously on the stand. He's a walking time bomb.
JESSUP
You want the truth?!
Suddenly, the room shakes violently. The lights flicker. The walls CRACK. An ominous DRONE SHOT reveals a massive TRANSFORMER ROBOT standing outside the courtroom.
KAFFEE
I think I'm entitled!
A missile, fired by the Transformer, explodes outside, causing everyone to duck for cover. As the dust settles, Jessup straightens his uniform and continues.
JESSUP
You can't handle the truth, son!
The courtroom descends into chaos as Jessup's podium transforms into a ROBOTIC DESK. It screeches in protest but Jessup coolly continues his testimony, using the robot as a footrest.
KAFFEE
I have a right to know!
Jessup turns his attention to the robotic desk, grabbing a hidden lever and pulling it. The desk ROARS to life and surges forward, crashing through the courtroom wall.
JESSUP
You can't handle the truth!
The action freezes. The heart-pounding music SWELLS. We get a DOLLY ZOOM on Kaffee's face as he realizes the gravity of the situation. He's in a Michael Bay movie.
KAFFEE
Colonel, did you order the Code Red?
Suddenly, a RED BUTTON appears on the robot desk. Jessup slams it and the courtroom transforms into a MISSILE LAUNCH FACILITY.
JESSUP
You're goddamn right I did!
The courtroom roars in shock as missiles fire off, shaking the entire building. Kaffee, amidst the chaos and destruction, simply nods.
KAFFEE
Thank you, Colonel.
With that, Kaffee straightens his uniform and walks out, not once looking back at the destruction he caused. As he exits, we see the gavel from earlier. It suddenly EXPLODES, sending a small WIG flying into the air.
FADE OUT.
posted by CrunchyFrog at 4:04 PM on November 7, 2023
From the opera Magic Flute, the Night Queen's aria "Hell's vengeance boils in my heart"
INT. NIGHT QUEEN'S LAVISH LAIR - NIGHT
CLOSE UP on NIGHT QUEEN, a striking figure draped in dark velvet. Her eyes flicker with hatred.
NIGHT QUEEN
(singing)
Hell's vengeance boils in my heart...
Suddenly, a team of ROBOTIC NINJAS burst through the glass dome ceiling on ropes. BAM! DRONE SHOT of shards of glass raining down, catching in the moonlight.
The Night Queen nonchalantly steps aside, avoiding the rain of glass with an elegant pirouette. She releases a high note, shattering the remaining glass in mid-air.
Extending her arm, a hidden panel in her throne slides open revealing a ROCKET LAUNCHER. She fires at the Ninjas. KABLAM! The lair ignites in brilliant flames, casting long flickering shadows.
NIGHT QUEEN
(singing)
Death and despair flame about me...
TRACKING SHOT of robotic Ninjas scrambling, attempting to avoid the explosion.
Suddenly, a FLEET OF CORVETTES smash through the walls of the lair. Our hero, TAMINO, emerges, wearing a tux and shades.
NIGHT QUEEN
(singing)
If Sarastro does not through you feel the pain of death...
CLOSE UP on Tamino. He pulls out a tiny MAGIC FLUTE from his tux, starts playing. The tune is a HARMONIC FREQUENCY that starts to disassemble the robotic Ninjas.
NIGHT QUEEN
(singing)
...Then you will be my daughter nevermore.
Suddenly, her throne begins to rise. JET THRUSTERS ignite underneath. She's in a ROCKET THRONE! The Night Queen rockets upward, through the hole in the ceiling, disappearing into the moonlit sky.
Tamino, playing the flute, and his Corvette fleet, chase the rocket throne through the ruins of the lair. They drive up a conveniently located ramp, launching into the air, the cars transforming mid-flight into FLYING MACHINES.
LOW ANGLE as the Night Queen looks down, seeing Tamino in pursuit. She smirks. The music SWELLS.
NIGHT QUEEN
(singing)
Disowned may you be forever,
Destroyed be forever...
Suddenly, the Night Queen pulls a lever on her rocket throne, launching a barrage of MISSILES at Tamino. But with a swift maneuver, Tamino dodges, the missiles hitting a random FRUIT STALL on the ground below - EXPLODING in a rain of fruit.
CLOSE UP on Tamino as he finishes his flute solo. The Rocket Throne starts to malfunction, spiraling out of control. It descends rapidly, crashing into the remains of the lair.
A massive explosion engulfs the entire lair. Yet, miraculously, a SINGLE OPERA GLASS remains untouched, catching the flames’ reflection.
FADE OUT.
posted by CrunchyFrog at 4:13 PM on November 7, 2023 [1 favorite]
Atreyu and Artax In the Swamp of Sadness
directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. THE SWAMP OF SADNESS - DAY
A robust, CGI rendered SWAMP, with murky waters bubbling and boiling. Ominous thunder crashes in the distance. A helicopter shot ZOOMS in to reveal our hero, the courageous ATREYU, impeccably played by a young Hollywood heartthrob, and his loveable, yet extremely muscular, white stallion ARTAX. They're standing on the edge of the swamp, expectant.
Suddenly, a TANK bursts through the swampy undergrowth, driving across the screen and disappearing into the distance.
ATREYU
(Artax, you have to move!)
Artax remains still. They're on a tiny island that's rapidly sinking, surrounded by the swamp.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE SWAMP OF SADNESS - DAYS
Drone shot. An army of fire-breathing DRAGONS are swooping down from the sky, almost colliding with Atreyu and Artax.
ATREYU
(Artax, you're sinking! Come on, turn around! You have to now!)
Suddenly, a giant, alien ROBOT appears, crashing through the swamp, the ground shaking beneath it.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE SWAMP OF SADNESS - DAY
A sudden crash ZOOM on Atreyu's face. He's covered in mud and tears, but his eyes are filled with determination.
Suddenly, a playful DOLPHIN, with an oversized jetpack strapped to its back, jumps out of the water, FLIPS, and splashes back in.
ATREYU
(Fight against the sadness, Artax!)
Suddenly, a MISSILE WHOOSHES past them, exploding in the distance.
Suddenly, the swamp starts to glow, a BEAM OF LIGHT shooting up into the sky. The swamp waters part, revealing a GIANT ALIEN SPACESHIP underneath.
Suddenly, the spaceship EXPLODES, releasing a shower of confetti.
Atreyu and Artax are safe. They look at each other, astonished.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE SWAMP OF SADNESS - DAY
Artax, suddenly revitalized by the explosion, manages to pull himself out of the swamp. Atreyu embraces him in relief.
Suddenly, a small, unexpected explosion occurs on the island. A small, unlikely item - a TOASTER, for no apparent reason, explodes with a POP and a small firework.
The camera pulls back, capturing a panoramic view of the swamp, the smoke, the confetti, and our heroes at its center, their relief palpable.
CUT TO:
EXT. THE SWAMP OF SADNESS - DAY
Atreyu and Artax, now safe, turn their backs to the swamp, walking away in slow motion as the final EXPLOSION goes off behind them. They don’t look back.
FADE OUT.
posted by m@f at 5:09 PM on November 7, 2023
Ronald Reagan's "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" speech
EXT. BERLIN WALL - DAY
The sun blazes down on the concrete monolith that is the Berlin Wall. An army of international NEWS REPORTERS gathers. A heavy-duty, chrome-plated MICROPHONE STAND awaits the main act.
Suddenly, a bright white column of light beams down from the sky. A massive, smoke-filled, presidential HELICOPTER, the "Eagle One", descends from the heavens. It lands with a GUST OF WIND that sends LEAVES and DIRT flying.
Out of the billowing smoke and dust, PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN, sporting aviator sunglasses and a perfectly ironed suit, steps onto the concrete. He strides towards the microphone with purpose, the crowd parting like the sea before him.
The cameras ZOOM IN, the lens FLARING with the sunlight behind Reagan. An explosive, orchestral SCORE swells.
REAGAN
(removes sunglasses)
Mr. Gorbachev... Tear down this wall.
Suddenly, the earth beneath Reagan's feet RUMBLES. The crowd gasps, looking around in fear. The Wall vibrates violently as if it's about to explode.
A massive MECHANIZED ROBOT - a Soviet era Transformer, RED STAR - rises from the ground.
RED STAR
(in robot voice)
You must come through me, capitalist Reagan.
Reagan doesn't flinch. He reaches into his suit jacket and pulls out a futuristic REMOTE CONTROL. He presses a button. The sky darkens.
From nowhere, a thunderous ROAR. Suddenly, AIR FORCE ONE, transformed into a gigantic ROBOT EAGLE, swoops down from the sky, tackling Red Star.
A chaotic ROBOT WRESTLING MATCH ensues. Red Star and Robot Eagle grapple, thrash, and throw each other around. Sparks fly, steel clashes, and the ground shakes.
Reagan, calm amidst the chaos, turns back to the microphone.
REAGAN
(to the crowd)
This is the moment we've all been waiting for.
Reagan hits a BUTTON on his remote. Suddenly, Robot Eagle propels Red Star into the Wall.
The wall EXPLODES into dust and debris, showering the crowd. The Berlin Wall is no more.
Reagan, unfazed by the dust and chaos, puts his sunglasses back on and walks away from the explosion.
FADE OUT.
The sound of falling debris and the crowd's exultant cheer echo in the background. The SCORE hits a powerful, climactic note.
A small, forgotten piece of the wall suddenly DETONATES in the background, creating another, smaller explosion. Because... why not?
FADE TO BLACK.
CREDITS ROLL.
THE END.
The speech happened when I was in Jr. High School. This is the most faithful adaptation of that moment I've ever seen.
posted by CrunchyFrog at 6:54 PM on November 7, 2023 [2 favorites]
Rudy Giuliani press conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping
INT. FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING - DAY
A drone shot reveals the small, nondescript storefront of FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING, nestled in an industrial area. The camera pans down to a podium in the parking lot, where RUDY GIULIANI, once the mayor of New York City, now a private attorney, steps up to speak.
Suddenly, a preposterously large motorcade pulls up, stirring debris and causing an American flag to whip in the wind. Out of the lead SUV steps GIULIANI, in slow motion, framed by a low angle shot. His suit is sharp, his expression, determined.
GIULIANI
(intense, passionate)
What I'm describing to you is a massive fraud!
Suddenly, a drone spirals out of control from the sky, crashing into a stack of lawn mulch behind the crowd, causing a massive, slow-motion explosion. Embers rain down as the crowd scatters.
Rudy continues unaffected, as if unaware of the chaos behind him.
GIULIANI
(sincere, unflinching)
It's not a small matter, it's a big matter!
Cut to a series of rapid-fire close-ups of shocked faces in the crowd. A slow-motion tracking shot follows a lone pigeon taking off due to the noise.
Suddenly, a team of landscapers, oblivious to the event, charge through the scene on roaring ride-on mowers. They ramp off a conveniently placed pile of dirt, soaring over the crowd in an epic, slow-motion jump.
The mowers land, kicking up a cloud of dust and debris. The crowd cheers, caught up in the spectacle. Giuliani, still at the podium, raises his voice to be heard above the noise.
GIULIANI
(shouting, defiant)
This is going to be eventually a big case!
The mowers make another pass, one accidentally clipping a water main. Water erupts from the ground, drenching Giuliani as he continues to deliver his speech undisturbed.
Finally, as the water subsides and the crowd settles, Giuliani delivers his final line.
GIULIANI
(proud, triumphant)
This is not a singular voter fraud in one state. This pattern repeats itself in a number of states!
As these words echo, a gust of wind sends a stack of nearby papers flying. They scatter in the wind, sailing towards a nearby electrical transformer.
CLOSE UP: A paper flies into the transformer. It sparks, then EXPLODES in a spectacular shower of sparks and flames. The screen fills with light as we...
FADE OUT.
posted by CrunchyFrog at 7:32 PM on November 7, 2023 [2 favorites]
George Smiley and Connie sachs meeting in the movie tinker Taylor soldier Spy
directed by Michael Bay.
FADE IN:
EXT. LONDON - DAY
The sun shines brightly down on the sprawling city.
EXT. PICCADILLY CIRCUS - CONTINUOUS
The bustling heart of London. Cars tear around the roundabout, narrowly missing pedestrians.
A RED LONDON BUS barrels around the corner, headed straight for a car.
A sleek BLACK JAGUAR skillfully swerves out of the way at the last second. The Jaguar is driven by none other than our hero, GEORGE SMILEY.
INT. JAGUAR - CONTINUOUS
Smiley, calm and collected, navigates the chaotic London traffic.
SMILEY
(to himself)
Same old city.
Suddenly, a ROCKET blasts past Smiley's window, followed by a fleet of HELICOPTERS. Smiley watches, unfazed.
EXT. LONDON SKYLINE - CONTINUOUS
The helicopters are in pursuit of a UFO, firing missiles as they go. The UFO dodges and weaves, causing explosions on the buildings below.
INT. JAGUAR - CONTINUOUS
Smiley watches the action in his rear-view mirror.
SMILEY
(to himself)
Definitely the same old city.
Suddenly, his GPS speaks.
GPS
You have arrived at your destination.
Smiley pulls up to a beautiful Victorian mansion. The mansion is in a state of chaos, teetering on the brink of collapse.
Smiley steps out of his car and walks towards the entrance, stepping over rubble and ducking under falling debris.
INT. MANSION - CONTINUOUS
Smiley enters the mansion. The mansion shakes violently. He looks around and spots CONNIE SACHS, pouring herself a glass of whiskey in the midst of the mayhem.
CONNIE
George, darling! I've been expecting you.
Smiley approaches Connie.
SMILEY
Hello, Connie.
CONNIE
You don't look a day over catastrophic.
They both laugh, despite the chaos. Suddenly, a chandelier drops from the ceiling, shattering on the ground.
CONNIE
(to herself)
I loved that chandelier.
Smiley and Connie sit down at a ruined table, surrounded by falling debris and the occasional explosion.
FADE TO:
EXT. MANSION - NIGHT
Smiley gets up, says his goodbyes to Connie, and leaves the mansion. As he gets into his Jaguar and drives away, the mansion behind him COLLAPSES in a fiery explosion.
FADE OUT.
posted by clavdivs at 7:50 PM on November 7, 2023
directed by Michael Bay.
FADE IN:
EXT. LONDON - DAY
The sun shines brightly down on the sprawling city.
EXT. PICCADILLY CIRCUS - CONTINUOUS
The bustling heart of London. Cars tear around the roundabout, narrowly missing pedestrians.
A RED LONDON BUS barrels around the corner, headed straight for a car.
A sleek BLACK JAGUAR skillfully swerves out of the way at the last second. The Jaguar is driven by none other than our hero, GEORGE SMILEY.
INT. JAGUAR - CONTINUOUS
Smiley, calm and collected, navigates the chaotic London traffic.
SMILEY
(to himself)
Same old city.
Suddenly, a ROCKET blasts past Smiley's window, followed by a fleet of HELICOPTERS. Smiley watches, unfazed.
EXT. LONDON SKYLINE - CONTINUOUS
The helicopters are in pursuit of a UFO, firing missiles as they go. The UFO dodges and weaves, causing explosions on the buildings below.
INT. JAGUAR - CONTINUOUS
Smiley watches the action in his rear-view mirror.
SMILEY
(to himself)
Definitely the same old city.
Suddenly, his GPS speaks.
GPS
You have arrived at your destination.
Smiley pulls up to a beautiful Victorian mansion. The mansion is in a state of chaos, teetering on the brink of collapse.
Smiley steps out of his car and walks towards the entrance, stepping over rubble and ducking under falling debris.
INT. MANSION - CONTINUOUS
Smiley enters the mansion. The mansion shakes violently. He looks around and spots CONNIE SACHS, pouring herself a glass of whiskey in the midst of the mayhem.
CONNIE
George, darling! I've been expecting you.
Smiley approaches Connie.
SMILEY
Hello, Connie.
CONNIE
You don't look a day over catastrophic.
They both laugh, despite the chaos. Suddenly, a chandelier drops from the ceiling, shattering on the ground.
CONNIE
(to herself)
I loved that chandelier.
Smiley and Connie sit down at a ruined table, surrounded by falling debris and the occasional explosion.
FADE TO:
EXT. MANSION - NIGHT
Smiley gets up, says his goodbyes to Connie, and leaves the mansion. As he gets into his Jaguar and drives away, the mansion behind him COLLAPSES in a fiery explosion.
FADE OUT.
posted by clavdivs at 7:50 PM on November 7, 2023
What I love most about the results for the scene in the movie Magnolia where all the characters sing "Wise Up" by Aimee Mann is that ChatGPT really takes the Michael Bay-ing to its digital heart by also adding erroneous and cliched plot details to each character to lessen their dramatic purpose! Some examples:
This rewrite is art, said the chef kissing his pinched fingers to the sound of a scream-sung power ballad.
Thanks a bunch, missjenny!
FADE IN:
EXT. LOS ANGELES - NIGHT
A full moon reflects on glossy skyscrapers, the SCREAM of a jet engine TEARS through the sky. A commercial plane dives dangerously low, its underbelly scraping rooftops.
INT. VARIOUS LOCATIONS - NIGHT
All around the city, our CHARACTERS - each in their own space - feel the tremor, their lives about to be irrevocably changed.
INT. FRANK'S LUXURY APARTMENT - NIGHT
FRANK, a motivational speaker, is in the middle of a workout. He’s blaring “Wise Up” by Aimee Mann.
Suddenly, the workout equipment starts to vibrate. Frank doesn't notice yet, too engrossed in his music.
FRANK
(singing loudly)
"It's not going to stop, till you wise up..."
INT. LINDA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
LINDA, a young woman in distress, is listening to the same song. She tries to drown out her sobs.
LINDA
(sobbing, singing)
"...so just give up..."
Suddenly, a framed picture of her late husband falls off the wall, shattering on the floor.
EXT. POLICE CRUISER - NIGHT
OFFICER JIM sits in his cruiser, the same song playing from the car radio. He's looking at a picture of his ex-wife.
OFFICER JIM
(singing softly)
"No, it's not going to stop..."
Suddenly, the car radio SPLITS in half, sparks flying - the tremor intensifying.
INT. STUDIO SET - NIGHT
QUIZ KID DONNIE, a child prodigy, is on a live quiz show. Even in the chaos, the song can be heard faintly.
Suddenly, the studio lights start to swing violently.
Quiz Kid Donnie opens his mouth to sing, but the words catch in his throat - he's terrified.
INT. FRANK'S LUXURY APARTMENT - NIGHT
Frank finally notices the shaking. He stops singing, looking around in confusion as his trophies start to topple.
Just then, his treadmill EXPLODES, sending him flying backward into his indoor pool.
EXT. LINDA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
Linda stands up, alarmed by the shaking. Just as she's about to reach the door, her entire wall of collectible porcelain dolls EXPLODES, showering her in bits of shattered porcelain.
EXT. POLICE CRUISER - NIGHT
Officer Jim gets out of his cruiser just in time before it EXPLODES, sending him flying and sliding on the pavement.
INT. STUDIO SET - NIGHT
Quiz Kid Donnie finally manages to sing, his voice barely audible over the noise of the trembling set.
QUIZ KID DONNIE
(whispering)
"...till you wise up..."
And then, the entire set EXPLODES, sending Quiz Kid Donnie flying through the air in slow motion.
CUT TO:
EXT. LOS ANGELES - NIGHT
The commercial plane from before CRASHES into the skyscraper, resulting in a MASSIVE EXPLOSION that lights up the sky. The shockwave rolls through the city, and the song "Wise Up" becomes a distant echo.
FADE OUT.
posted by massless at 4:43 AM on November 8, 2023
- Officer Jim gets an ex-wife he's pining for?
- Juliane Moore's "Linda" collects porcelain dolls??
- Quiz Kid Donnie is on an actual quiz show again???
This rewrite is art, said the chef kissing his pinched fingers to the sound of a scream-sung power ballad.
Thanks a bunch, missjenny!
Where all the characters sing "Wise Up" by Aimee Mann in Magnolia.
FADE IN:
EXT. LOS ANGELES - NIGHT
A full moon reflects on glossy skyscrapers, the SCREAM of a jet engine TEARS through the sky. A commercial plane dives dangerously low, its underbelly scraping rooftops.
INT. VARIOUS LOCATIONS - NIGHT
All around the city, our CHARACTERS - each in their own space - feel the tremor, their lives about to be irrevocably changed.
INT. FRANK'S LUXURY APARTMENT - NIGHT
FRANK, a motivational speaker, is in the middle of a workout. He’s blaring “Wise Up” by Aimee Mann.
Suddenly, the workout equipment starts to vibrate. Frank doesn't notice yet, too engrossed in his music.
FRANK
(singing loudly)
"It's not going to stop, till you wise up..."
INT. LINDA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
LINDA, a young woman in distress, is listening to the same song. She tries to drown out her sobs.
LINDA
(sobbing, singing)
"...so just give up..."
Suddenly, a framed picture of her late husband falls off the wall, shattering on the floor.
EXT. POLICE CRUISER - NIGHT
OFFICER JIM sits in his cruiser, the same song playing from the car radio. He's looking at a picture of his ex-wife.
OFFICER JIM
(singing softly)
"No, it's not going to stop..."
Suddenly, the car radio SPLITS in half, sparks flying - the tremor intensifying.
INT. STUDIO SET - NIGHT
QUIZ KID DONNIE, a child prodigy, is on a live quiz show. Even in the chaos, the song can be heard faintly.
Suddenly, the studio lights start to swing violently.
Quiz Kid Donnie opens his mouth to sing, but the words catch in his throat - he's terrified.
INT. FRANK'S LUXURY APARTMENT - NIGHT
Frank finally notices the shaking. He stops singing, looking around in confusion as his trophies start to topple.
Just then, his treadmill EXPLODES, sending him flying backward into his indoor pool.
EXT. LINDA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
Linda stands up, alarmed by the shaking. Just as she's about to reach the door, her entire wall of collectible porcelain dolls EXPLODES, showering her in bits of shattered porcelain.
EXT. POLICE CRUISER - NIGHT
Officer Jim gets out of his cruiser just in time before it EXPLODES, sending him flying and sliding on the pavement.
INT. STUDIO SET - NIGHT
Quiz Kid Donnie finally manages to sing, his voice barely audible over the noise of the trembling set.
QUIZ KID DONNIE
(whispering)
"...till you wise up..."
And then, the entire set EXPLODES, sending Quiz Kid Donnie flying through the air in slow motion.
CUT TO:
EXT. LOS ANGELES - NIGHT
The commercial plane from before CRASHES into the skyscraper, resulting in a MASSIVE EXPLOSION that lights up the sky. The shockwave rolls through the city, and the song "Wise Up" becomes a distant echo.
FADE OUT.
posted by massless at 4:43 AM on November 8, 2023
Oh blurgh. Btw since I missed my edit window, while writing this post about Magnolia at first I mis-remembered that Officer Jim wasn't divorced and was going to point out instead that here he gets a picture of his ex-wife in his cruiser but typed too fast out of excitement, just like Michael Bay writing a action insert in his treatment
posted by massless at 5:35 AM on November 8, 2023
posted by massless at 5:35 AM on November 8, 2023
The death of Samson in the Book of Judges
FADE IN:
INT. PHILISTINE TEMPLE - NIGHT
The temple is all GOLD and SHADOWS. A single, dramatic shaft of MOONLIGHT pierces the temple's darkness, centering on SAMSON, a man-mountain surrounded by jeering PHILISTINES.
An EDM REMIX of "O FORTUNA" kicks in, each beat punctuating the Philistine's cruel laughter.
SAMSON
(to the heavens)
"O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once."
The camera WHIP PANS, revealing the temple pillars. Samson's shackled hands tighten around them. The music SWELLS.
Suddenly, a mournful TRANSFORMERS HORN sounds. The floor starts to RUMBLE.
The Philistines look around, confused. A GIANT DRONE crashes through the temple wall, a BILLBOARD for "BRAWNDO – The Thirst Mutilator" lies across its body. The crowd SCREAMS.
Samson, illuminated by SPARKING WIRES and FIERY EMBERS, pulls at the pillars. His muscles BULGE. Sweat mixes with blood, trickling down his face, while the drone's LASERS carve out "NO FATE" on a nearby pillar.
The temple SHAKES, the pillars begin to CRACK, the drone starts to SPIN, shooting off FLARES. The lasers hit the flares, creating a FIREWORKS display as the temple crumbles.
Suddenly, the drone lets out one final TRANSFORMERS HORN and explodes in a FIREBALL that engulfs the temple.
The screen goes BLACK.
Suddenly, Samson's shackles CLINK onto the floor.
The camera PANS UP revealing Samson, miraculously standing in the RUBBLE. He looks skyward, a small smile on his face.
SAMSON
"So let me die with the Philistines."
Suddenly, a tiny SPARK ignites an overlooked GAS CANISTER. The screen goes WHITE with the EXPLOSION.
FADE OUT:
TO BE CONTINUED... in SAMSON: REVELATIONS.
The Bible, explodified! Its blasphemeriffic!
posted by CrunchyFrog at 5:24 PM on November 8, 2023 [1 favorite]
I was feeling brave so
the beginning of Grave of the Fireflies when Seita dies
FADE IN:
EXT. ABANDONED SUBWAY - NIGHT
A deafening WHIR of HELICOPTERS and DRONES echo through the night. Darkened silhouettes of armoured tanks and military vehicles line the horizon, a perfect backdrop for our dystopian setting.
SEITA (15, malnourished, yet fiery-eyed), is sprawled on the ground, his tired eyes staring up at the apocalyptic sky.
Suddenly, a burnt can of fruit drops from his feeble hands, CLANGING against the concrete and rolling away.
PAN IN on the can, revealing a barely visible logo... a faded PEACH.
SEITA
(in a raspy whisper)
Setsuko...
In the distance, a derelict TRANSFORMER ROBOT, reminiscent of Bumblebee but more battered, STIRS to life. Its eyes GLOW, mirroring the fierce determination in Seita's eyes.
A LOUD CRASHING SOUND as a giant hoard of MUTANT RATS, their bodies GLOWING with neon radiation, flood the subway entrance.
The Transformer springs forward, PLUMMETING into the swarm, FIGHTING with all its mechanical might. Despite the onslaught, it manages to protect Seita, its giant metal body shielding him from the vermin.
Suddenly, the Transformer's eyes dim, its energy rapidly draining. It manages a final, defiant ROAR, sending the rats fleeing. The Transformer collapses, its body THUDDING against the ground, shaking the entire subway.
SEITA
(in a choking sob)
Thank you...
A slow, haunting rendition of "THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER" fades in, amplifying the emotional tension.
Seita reaches out a trembling hand, touching the Transformer's cold metal face before his body goes limp, his eyes closing one last time.
Suddenly, the transformer's chest starts to glow, the intensity increasing till it's almost BLINDING.
A succession of quick shots: Seita's lifeless form, the frightened rats scurrying away, the abandoned military vehicles, the drone camera swiftly pulling away from the scene.
Then, the final EXPLOSION. The Transformer's chest ERUPTS, hurling a fireball into the night sky, illuminating everything in a hellish light.
As the smoke clears, the flaming silhouette of the transformer remains, a still, solitary figure amidst the carnage, its glow slowly dying out to the haunting strains of the national anthem.
FADE OUT.
I perhaps should have been less brave.
posted by GCU Sweet and Full of Grace at 6:27 PM on November 8, 2023 [1 favorite]
the beginning of Grave of the Fireflies when Seita dies
FADE IN:
EXT. ABANDONED SUBWAY - NIGHT
A deafening WHIR of HELICOPTERS and DRONES echo through the night. Darkened silhouettes of armoured tanks and military vehicles line the horizon, a perfect backdrop for our dystopian setting.
SEITA (15, malnourished, yet fiery-eyed), is sprawled on the ground, his tired eyes staring up at the apocalyptic sky.
Suddenly, a burnt can of fruit drops from his feeble hands, CLANGING against the concrete and rolling away.
PAN IN on the can, revealing a barely visible logo... a faded PEACH.
SEITA
(in a raspy whisper)
Setsuko...
In the distance, a derelict TRANSFORMER ROBOT, reminiscent of Bumblebee but more battered, STIRS to life. Its eyes GLOW, mirroring the fierce determination in Seita's eyes.
A LOUD CRASHING SOUND as a giant hoard of MUTANT RATS, their bodies GLOWING with neon radiation, flood the subway entrance.
The Transformer springs forward, PLUMMETING into the swarm, FIGHTING with all its mechanical might. Despite the onslaught, it manages to protect Seita, its giant metal body shielding him from the vermin.
Suddenly, the Transformer's eyes dim, its energy rapidly draining. It manages a final, defiant ROAR, sending the rats fleeing. The Transformer collapses, its body THUDDING against the ground, shaking the entire subway.
SEITA
(in a choking sob)
Thank you...
A slow, haunting rendition of "THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER" fades in, amplifying the emotional tension.
Seita reaches out a trembling hand, touching the Transformer's cold metal face before his body goes limp, his eyes closing one last time.
Suddenly, the transformer's chest starts to glow, the intensity increasing till it's almost BLINDING.
A succession of quick shots: Seita's lifeless form, the frightened rats scurrying away, the abandoned military vehicles, the drone camera swiftly pulling away from the scene.
Then, the final EXPLOSION. The Transformer's chest ERUPTS, hurling a fireball into the night sky, illuminating everything in a hellish light.
As the smoke clears, the flaming silhouette of the transformer remains, a still, solitary figure amidst the carnage, its glow slowly dying out to the haunting strains of the national anthem.
FADE OUT.
I perhaps should have been less brave.
posted by GCU Sweet and Full of Grace at 6:27 PM on November 8, 2023 [1 favorite]
I thought I could confuse it...
the scene in star wars when gandalf reveals that he's captain picard's father
INT. USS ENTERPRISE COMMAND BRIDGE - NIGHT
A drone shot reveals GANDALF, a wizard from another universe, and CAPTAIN PICARD, the captain of the USS Enterprise. They stand opposite each other in the starlit command bridge. There's a heavy silence. In the background, a fiery supernova EXPLODES, illuminating their faces with a dramatic glow.
GANDALF
(intense)
Picard, there's something I've kept from you.
Suddenly, a close-up shot of Picard's face. His expression shifts from curiosity to shock.
PICARD
(angry)
What is it, Gandalf?
A whip pan to Gandalf. He raises his staff, and the command deck lights flicker. A holographic image of a young Picard appears.
GANDALF
(tearful)
I...I am your father.
The holographic image VANISHES with a small PUFF.
Picard is speechless. The low angle shot exaggerates his stunned silence. Suddenly, the sound of ALARMS. Red lights FLASH.
PICARD
(whisper)
No...it can't be.
Suddenly, the USS Enterprise is ATTACKED. Missiles WHIZ past the ship, EXPLODING into nearby asteroids. The command deck shakes VIOLENTLY.
Gandalf raises his staff again, summoning a shield around the Enterprise. The missiles IMPLODE on impact, causing more EXPLOSIONS.
PICARD
(angry)
Why did you keep this from me?!
GANDALF
(devastated)
I didn't think you were ready.
The music builds a crescendo as Picard's eyes well up with tears. Suddenly, a transformer robot, OPTIMUS PRIME, crashes onto the bridge.
OPTIMUS PRIME
(roaring)
Autobots, roll out!
Picard and Gandalf join Optimus, ready for battle. Suddenly, a focus pull reveals a tiny MOUSE droid rolling across the command deck.
Gandalf accidentally steps on it. The mouse droid EXPLODES in a puff of smoke and sparks - proving that even in the most serious of scenes, there's room for a little humor.
FADE OUT.
posted by GCU Sweet and Full of Grace at 6:35 PM on November 8, 2023
the scene in star wars when gandalf reveals that he's captain picard's father
INT. USS ENTERPRISE COMMAND BRIDGE - NIGHT
A drone shot reveals GANDALF, a wizard from another universe, and CAPTAIN PICARD, the captain of the USS Enterprise. They stand opposite each other in the starlit command bridge. There's a heavy silence. In the background, a fiery supernova EXPLODES, illuminating their faces with a dramatic glow.
GANDALF
(intense)
Picard, there's something I've kept from you.
Suddenly, a close-up shot of Picard's face. His expression shifts from curiosity to shock.
PICARD
(angry)
What is it, Gandalf?
A whip pan to Gandalf. He raises his staff, and the command deck lights flicker. A holographic image of a young Picard appears.
GANDALF
(tearful)
I...I am your father.
The holographic image VANISHES with a small PUFF.
Picard is speechless. The low angle shot exaggerates his stunned silence. Suddenly, the sound of ALARMS. Red lights FLASH.
PICARD
(whisper)
No...it can't be.
Suddenly, the USS Enterprise is ATTACKED. Missiles WHIZ past the ship, EXPLODING into nearby asteroids. The command deck shakes VIOLENTLY.
Gandalf raises his staff again, summoning a shield around the Enterprise. The missiles IMPLODE on impact, causing more EXPLOSIONS.
PICARD
(angry)
Why did you keep this from me?!
GANDALF
(devastated)
I didn't think you were ready.
The music builds a crescendo as Picard's eyes well up with tears. Suddenly, a transformer robot, OPTIMUS PRIME, crashes onto the bridge.
OPTIMUS PRIME
(roaring)
Autobots, roll out!
Picard and Gandalf join Optimus, ready for battle. Suddenly, a focus pull reveals a tiny MOUSE droid rolling across the command deck.
Gandalf accidentally steps on it. The mouse droid EXPLODES in a puff of smoke and sparks - proving that even in the most serious of scenes, there's room for a little humor.
FADE OUT.
posted by GCU Sweet and Full of Grace at 6:35 PM on November 8, 2023
the scene in Arrival where Louise explains to the general about the nature of a question
INT. MILITARY COMMAND CENTER - NIGHT
An enormous, state-of-the-art room filled with high-tech equipment, busy soldiers, and maps. A GIANT SCREEN dominates the wall, displaying an alien language. LOUISE BANKS, a linguist, stands in front of GENERAL SHANG, a hardened military man.
Louise points at the alien writing on the screen, a dramatic LOW ANGLE focusing on her determined face.
LOUISE
That is a question, General.
General Shang squints at the screen, a CLOSE UP of his puzzled face. An alien TRANSLATION DEVICE, an oversized, unnecessary machine with blinking lights and rotating parts, sits on a table nearby.
GENERAL SHANG
How can you tell?
Louise rushes over to the translation device, pushing a series of buttons. A WHIP PAN follows her movements as the machine hums to life.
LOUISE
Look at the structure.
Louise swipes her hand across the screen. The alien language shifts, displaying a 3D model. An epic TRACKING SHOT follows the symbols as they rotate around the room.
Meanwhile, outside, a herd of wild DEER charge into the base. They crash into a nearby fuel depot, causing a series of SMALL EXPLOSIONS.
Just as the deer explosions echo through the command center, the translation machine malfunctions, releasing a sudden blast of ENERGY. Louise dives away, landing in a dramatic ROLL.
LOUISE
That's...unexpected.
She brushes herself off, then returns to the alien language 3D model, now floating mid-air. She casually reaches in and spins the model.
LOUISE
...and that's the subject.
A DOLLY ZOOM focuses on the rotating model as it shifts to reveal a complex QUESTION MARK.
Louise smirks at the dumbfounded General. Suddenly, the translation device EXPLODES, sending a shower of sparks across the room.
Louise and the general duck, shielding themselves from the blast. The question mark model wobbles mid-air, then bursts into a shower of sparks, forming a WORD: "QUESTION?"
FADE OUT as the final spark disappears, leaving the command center in darkness except for the glow from the giant screen. A humorous, epic orchestral score PLAYING over the scene.
GENERAL SHANG
I guess that settles our question then.
LTTP; the bigsplosions are great and all, but I especially like the authentic camera direction and dialogue; reminds me of that pitch-perfect Batman script that went viral years ago.
posted by Rhaomi at 8:20 PM on December 1, 2023
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directed by Michael Bay
FADE IN:
EXT. DIANE'S HOUSE - NIGHT
The camera WHIP PANS to Lloyd Dobler (JOHN CUSACK) standing, holding a GIANT BOOMBOX in the glow of spotlights mounted on a fleet of black SUVs. Helicopter drone shots capture the enormity of the scene.
LLOYD
(inhales deeply)
"In Your Eyes"...
He hits play. The music THUNDERS out, shaking the nearby trees and rattling the windows.
Suddenly, a fleet of blacked-out sports cars ROAR into view, splitting the night with their screeching tires. They circle Lloyd, creating a vortex of wind and leaves.
From a POV SHOT, we see Diane Court (IONE SKYE) appear at the window on the second floor. The music fills her room and her eyes well up with tears.
Diane's father, JAMES, storms into the room. He looks out of the window, eyes wide.
JAMES
(yelling)
What the hell is going on?!
A MISSILE, fired from an unseen location, streaks across the night sky. The camera TRACKS its path as it arcs overhead, heading straight for the boombox.
Lloyd sees it, his eyes go WIDE. He DIVES, saving the boombox as the missile impacts the spot where he stood just moments ago, causing a MASSIVE EXPLOSION.
Lloyd comes up unharmed, the boombox still playing that heart-wrenching song. He holds it aloft, the flames of the explosion reflected in his determined eyes.
Suddenly, a Transformer-like robot, the height of the house, lumbering onto the scene. It's music-themed, speakers for shoulders, a head shaped like an 80’s microphone.
Lloyd looks at it, the music still playing. He throws the boombox into the air and it TRANSFORMS into a miniature version of the giant robot.
The two robots - the large and the miniature version - begin to dance to the music in a synchronised routine, sparks shooting out from their joints as they move.
Diane, watching from the window, smiles through her tears. She's touched, but also a bit amused.
Suddenly, the song ends. The miniature robot TRANSFORMS back into a boombox and falls into Lloyd's hands. The giant robot powers down, collapsing into a pile of parts.
The explosion from earlier has triggered a chain reaction in the gas mains and a row of suburban houses go up in an even BIGGER EXPLOSION. The shockwave sends Lloyd flying, boombox still in hand.
Lloyd lands in a superhero pose, boombox held high. As the dust settles, he looks up at Diane's window.
LLOYD
(out of breath, but determined)
I love you, Diane...
Diane smiles, tears streaming down her face.
Suddenly, the boombox sparks and explodes in a shower of sparks and a cloud of smoke. Lloyd is left holding the handle, the music in their hearts the only sound that remains.
FADE OUT.
posted by zardoz at 9:23 PM on November 6, 2023 [5 favorites]