And the winners are:
Leading Man/Tap Dancer - Gene Kelly (42%)
Partner - Ginger Rogers (42%)
Director - Vincente Minelli (40%)
Thank you for voting!
FADE IN:
INT. 1930's HOLLYWOOD STUDIO - DAY
With an Orchestra at the ready, the LEADING MAN/TAP DANCER embraces a WOMAN casting for the role of his leading lady.
DIRECTOR
Action.
As the couple tap and glide in perfect harmony, a mischievous gleam in the woman's eye travels to her feet as she disregards the scripted choreography, ad libbing with barrell rolls and bombershays.
Initially, her partner expresses exasperation at her unspoken challenge, then competitively accepts.
As their pace accelerates, the Orchestra follows in tempo to chasse-s, chaine-s, and balance-s, while their heels cluster click, scuff, stubb, twist and thump across the floor; she growing attracted to him, as he to her with every tap.
The silence of the entranced CREW is broken with...
DIRECTOR
Cut! Cut!
As he gropes for his chair,
DIRECTOR
That wasn't in the script.
(to cameraman)
Tell me you got it!
CAMERAMAN
(smacking on his chewing gum)
Got it, boss.
Simultaneously, the woman sits, lifts her gown, and carefully removes her blood-soaked high heels. In her bare, swollen feet she walks gracefully to the director and drops them at his feet. As she turns to leave, the director rushes after her.
DIRECTOR
Where are you going?
WOMAN
Why? Did I get the part?
DIRECTOR
Name your price!
The leading man catches up with her and extends his hand.
LEADING MAN
Shall we dance?
When she accepts, he draws her towards him and begins to sing.
LEADING MAN
Heaven. I'm in heaven.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek.
WOMAN
You can be very charming.
LEADING MAN
(whispers)
I'm in heaven.
As they kiss, the director shrugs, throws the original script into the air, then winks at the cameraman.
FADE TO BLACK
**written by petra michelle**
http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, November 7, 2009
THE HUNCHBACK OF HOLLYWOOD -- An encore presentation
And the winners are:
Quasimodo (Before) - Danny DeVito (37%)
Quasimodo (After) - Hugh Jackman (37%)
Phoebus - Richard Chamberlain (55%)
Esmeralda - Penelope Cruz (50%)
Thank you for voting!
FADE IN:
Ext. Square Outside Notre Dame Cathedral. Medieval Paris - Day
QUASIMODO, Notre Dame's disfigured bell ringer, is sentenced for disturbing the peace and abducting, ESMERALDA, the gypsy dancer. He is shackled to the pillory where he is flogged and exposed for an hour to public disgrace.
Despite the stifling heat, throngs gather to gawk at the Hunchback's demise. His head bowed, Esmeralda looks on, pitying him. Quasimodo slowly raises his head and peers into the crowd.
QUASIMODO
(cries out)
Water.
CROWD
(mimics)
Water.
QUASIMODO
(emphatically)
Water!
CROWD
(laughs)
Water!
All are silenced as Esmeralda walks up the stairs to the pillory and offers the Hunchback water from her pouch. He turns aways, embarrasssed of his ugliness in the light of her beauty.
She patiently allows water to moisten his parched lips. Remembering his thirst, he bends back, mouth opened, and guzzles the remaining water, then collapses.
PHOEBUS, Captain of the King's Archery, rides through the crowd and up to the pillory. He dismounts, joins Esmeralda, then turns to face the people.
PHOEBUS
Have your last stare at this poor creature for he will
no longer be deformed. I, Phoebus de Chateaupers,
will perform a miracle.
When Quasimodo is released, Phoebus escorts him into the cathedral; the crowd on their heels.
INT. NOTRE DAME - DAY
PHOEBUS
(swaggering)
I've been hired, my dear disfigured man, by Nip/Tuck.
It seems they believe I can perform wonders with my
dagger and sword. Let's prove them right, shall we?
Quasimodo blinks, perplexed. After hours of grueling nipping and tucking, Phoebus steps back to admire his accomplishment.
PHOEBUS
Voila! Magnifique! You shall no longer suffer such
humiliation!
EXT. NOTRE DAME - NIGHT
As they walk down the cathedral's steps, the crowd rushes towards them and GASPS.
PHOEBUS
My friends, I give you the new and improved Quasimodo!
Slender, handsome, and erect, Quasimodo steps forward. Esmeralda immediately joins him while the people gape.
QUASIMODO
How can I ever repay you, Phoebus, and Nip/Tuck.
And, here's to my beautiful bride-to-be, Esmeralda.
Turning to her,
PHOEBUS
Marrying Quasimodo?
ESMERALDA
After the prenup, of course!
FADE TO BLACK
**written by petra michelle**
http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/
Quasimodo (Before) - Danny DeVito (37%)
Quasimodo (After) - Hugh Jackman (37%)
Phoebus - Richard Chamberlain (55%)
Esmeralda - Penelope Cruz (50%)
Thank you for voting!
FADE IN:
Ext. Square Outside Notre Dame Cathedral. Medieval Paris - Day
QUASIMODO, Notre Dame's disfigured bell ringer, is sentenced for disturbing the peace and abducting, ESMERALDA, the gypsy dancer. He is shackled to the pillory where he is flogged and exposed for an hour to public disgrace.
Despite the stifling heat, throngs gather to gawk at the Hunchback's demise. His head bowed, Esmeralda looks on, pitying him. Quasimodo slowly raises his head and peers into the crowd.
QUASIMODO
(cries out)
Water.
CROWD
(mimics)
Water.
QUASIMODO
(emphatically)
Water!
CROWD
(laughs)
Water!
All are silenced as Esmeralda walks up the stairs to the pillory and offers the Hunchback water from her pouch. He turns aways, embarrasssed of his ugliness in the light of her beauty.
She patiently allows water to moisten his parched lips. Remembering his thirst, he bends back, mouth opened, and guzzles the remaining water, then collapses.
PHOEBUS, Captain of the King's Archery, rides through the crowd and up to the pillory. He dismounts, joins Esmeralda, then turns to face the people.
PHOEBUS
Have your last stare at this poor creature for he will
no longer be deformed. I, Phoebus de Chateaupers,
will perform a miracle.
When Quasimodo is released, Phoebus escorts him into the cathedral; the crowd on their heels.
INT. NOTRE DAME - DAY
PHOEBUS
(swaggering)
I've been hired, my dear disfigured man, by Nip/Tuck.
It seems they believe I can perform wonders with my
dagger and sword. Let's prove them right, shall we?
Quasimodo blinks, perplexed. After hours of grueling nipping and tucking, Phoebus steps back to admire his accomplishment.
PHOEBUS
Voila! Magnifique! You shall no longer suffer such
humiliation!
EXT. NOTRE DAME - NIGHT
As they walk down the cathedral's steps, the crowd rushes towards them and GASPS.
PHOEBUS
My friends, I give you the new and improved Quasimodo!
Slender, handsome, and erect, Quasimodo steps forward. Esmeralda immediately joins him while the people gape.
QUASIMODO
How can I ever repay you, Phoebus, and Nip/Tuck.
And, here's to my beautiful bride-to-be, Esmeralda.
Turning to her,
PHOEBUS
Marrying Quasimodo?
ESMERALDA
After the prenup, of course!
FADE TO BLACK
**written by petra michelle**
http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Hunchback of Hollywood
And the winners are:
Quasimodo (Before) - Tie between Marty Feldman (27%) & Anthony Hopkins (27%)
Qusdimodo (After) - George Clooney (58%)
Esmeralda - Kate Winslet (36%)
Phoebus - Hugh Laurie (33%)
Thank you for voting!
FADE IN:
EXT. SQUARE OUTSIDE NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL. MEDIEVAL PARIS - DAY
QUASIMODO, Notre Dame's disfigured bell ringer, is sentenced for disturbing the peace and abducting, ESMERALDA, the gypsy. He is shackled to the pillory where he is flogged and exposed for an hour to public disgrace.
Despite the stifling heat, throngs gather to gawk at the Hunchback's demise. His head bowed, Esmeralda looks on, pitying him. Quasimodo slowly raises his head and peers into the crowd.
QUASIMODO
(cries out)
Water.
CROWD
(mimics)
Water.
QUASIMODO
(emphatically)
Water!
CROWD
(laughs)
Water!
All are silenced as Esmeralda walks up the stairs to the pillory and offers the Hunchback water from her pouch. Embarrassed, he turns away in the light of her beauty.
She gently allows water to moisten his parched lips. Remembering his thirst, he bends back, mouth opened, and guzzles the remaining water, then collapses.
PHOEBUS, Captain of the King's Archery, rides through the crowd and up to the pillory. He dismounts, joins Esmeralda, then turns to face the people.
PHOEBUS
Have your last stare at this poor creature for he will no
longer be deformed. I, Phoebus de Chateaupers, will perform
a miracle.
When Quasimodo is released, Phoebus escorts him into the cathedral; the crowd on their heels.
INT. NOTRE DAME - DAY
PHOEBUS
(swaggering)
I've been hired, my dear disfigured friend, by Nip/Tuck.
It seems they believe I can perform wonders with my dagger
and sword. Let's prove them right, shall we?
Quasimodo blinks at him, perplexed. After hours of grueling nipping and tucking, Phoebus steps back to admire his accomplishment.
PHOEBUS
Voila! Magnifique! You shall no longer suffer such humiliation!
EXT. NOTRE DAME - DAY
As they walk down the cathedral's steps, the crowd rushes towards them and GASPS.
PHOEBUS
My friends, I give you the new and improved Quasimodo!
Slender, handsome, and erect, Quasimodo steps forward. Esmeralda joins him at his side as the people gape.
QUASIMODO
How can I ever repay you, Phoebus, and Nip/Tuck.
And thank you, to my beautiful bride-to-be, Esmeralda.
Turning to her,
PHOEBUS
Marrying Quasimodo?
ESMERALDA
After the prenup of course.
FADE TO BLACK
**written by petra michelle**
http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/
Quasimodo (Before) - Tie between Marty Feldman (27%) & Anthony Hopkins (27%)
Qusdimodo (After) - George Clooney (58%)
Esmeralda - Kate Winslet (36%)
Phoebus - Hugh Laurie (33%)
Thank you for voting!
FADE IN:
EXT. SQUARE OUTSIDE NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL. MEDIEVAL PARIS - DAY
QUASIMODO, Notre Dame's disfigured bell ringer, is sentenced for disturbing the peace and abducting, ESMERALDA, the gypsy. He is shackled to the pillory where he is flogged and exposed for an hour to public disgrace.
Despite the stifling heat, throngs gather to gawk at the Hunchback's demise. His head bowed, Esmeralda looks on, pitying him. Quasimodo slowly raises his head and peers into the crowd.
QUASIMODO
(cries out)
Water.
CROWD
(mimics)
Water.
QUASIMODO
(emphatically)
Water!
CROWD
(laughs)
Water!
All are silenced as Esmeralda walks up the stairs to the pillory and offers the Hunchback water from her pouch. Embarrassed, he turns away in the light of her beauty.
She gently allows water to moisten his parched lips. Remembering his thirst, he bends back, mouth opened, and guzzles the remaining water, then collapses.
PHOEBUS, Captain of the King's Archery, rides through the crowd and up to the pillory. He dismounts, joins Esmeralda, then turns to face the people.
PHOEBUS
Have your last stare at this poor creature for he will no
longer be deformed. I, Phoebus de Chateaupers, will perform
a miracle.
When Quasimodo is released, Phoebus escorts him into the cathedral; the crowd on their heels.
INT. NOTRE DAME - DAY
PHOEBUS
(swaggering)
I've been hired, my dear disfigured friend, by Nip/Tuck.
It seems they believe I can perform wonders with my dagger
and sword. Let's prove them right, shall we?
Quasimodo blinks at him, perplexed. After hours of grueling nipping and tucking, Phoebus steps back to admire his accomplishment.
PHOEBUS
Voila! Magnifique! You shall no longer suffer such humiliation!
EXT. NOTRE DAME - DAY
As they walk down the cathedral's steps, the crowd rushes towards them and GASPS.
PHOEBUS
My friends, I give you the new and improved Quasimodo!
Slender, handsome, and erect, Quasimodo steps forward. Esmeralda joins him at his side as the people gape.
QUASIMODO
How can I ever repay you, Phoebus, and Nip/Tuck.
And thank you, to my beautiful bride-to-be, Esmeralda.
Turning to her,
PHOEBUS
Marrying Quasimodo?
ESMERALDA
After the prenup of course.
FADE TO BLACK
**written by petra michelle**
http://petramichelle.blogspot.com/
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