July 23, 1997 - semper in promptu esse

Never get locked in to a singular idea (other than the notion that you will complete your film.) Turns out Sam can't make it this weekend. But I have to shoot. It just has to happen. The only scene which I really have to tweak is Scene 47 (Elevator). There is some important information about Michael and Carol's relationship that comes out in this scene.

The best way to bring it out without both characters being there would be to have Carol talk to a neutral passerby. I'll I think it should be a man, since there are enough females in this movie already. Also we can still have some of that male/female dynamic going on. Carol can still unload a lot of her anger on this poor soul, making the transition to Carol and Michael having sex in the very next scene believable. Such is the role of Elevator Man:

	(Carol standing at elevator, waiting for doors to open.  
	Elevator Man comes up, standing next to her.)

Carol: (Not looking over) Don't you fucking even look at me.

	(Elevator Man looks over.)

	(Carol looks at him realizing her mistake.)

Carol: Oh!  I'm sorry!  (Laughs)  I thought you were Michael.

	(elevator opens. Carol gets in.  Elevator Man  turns, 
	consternation on his face.  Gets in elevator.  Door closes.

	(In Elevator)

Carol: He just makes me so angry.  He thinks he can waltz
in and out of my life any time he pleases, that suits him.  Okay, so I
spit wine in his face and made a scene.  He's just lucky to be alive. 

	(Carol looks at EM)

Carol: He breaks it off with me then marries my best friend.  Whenever 
I get upset he calls me crazy.  Crazy, after marrying my best friend.  
Now, even for a guy, do you think that's rational behavior?

	(EM shrugs.)

Carol: And I bet now he thinks that he can just saunter up to my room 
and smooth things over, that I'll take him in with loving arms.

	(To herself)

Carol: Well, he's got another think coming...


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