Cooles, got a rescue
situation in progress. Ill be the whole town HC. Ropes in the hole,
(to his men) lets go, two down.
(Two men climb down into the hole and crouch by Stevie, who is
lying down in the dirt in the cavern.)
FIRE CHIEF: (talking to radio) What ya got, TC? Talk to me. (static on
radio) Do ya see the boy? Talk to me. (static) Come back, TC, do ya
see the kid? (static) Jerry, check TC
cool sun-
glasses with his trademark beard.
He turns and loses his smile, something extraordinary
reflecting off his glasses. Removing his shades, Da
Vinci moves to the Something, a gloriously incredible
machine. The opening CREDITS REVEAL its dazzling idio-
syncrasies.
TWO COUGHING APPRENTICES haplessly try to disperse smoke
from the still billowing, mysteriously spectacular
Machine. Mirrors att
cool.
The man facing him is lean, hollow cheeked and dressed in gray. Detached and efficient, he looks like a cop or an accountant. His name is HOLDEN and hes all business, except for the sweat on his face.
The room is large and humid. Rows of salvaged junk are stacked neatly against the walls. Two large fans whir above their heads.
LEON
Okay if I talk?
Holden doesnt answer. Hes centering Leons e
Cool car.
-Colleen, mind your own business. -You were the one driving like a maniac.
Yeah? Why dont we get the cops here and see?
Theres no need to get the cops here. Its a little fender bender.
Oh, no, look.
See, your light thingy is all crushed.
Do you understand that "mind your own business" means "shut up"?
Why dont we leave her out of it?
Shes innocent. Shes cute too.
Stop trying to cha
Absolute Beginners Script
I remember that hot, wonderful summer...
when the teenage miracle
reached full bloom...
and everyone in England stopped
what they were doing...
to stare at what had happened.
The Soho nights were cool in the heat...
with light and music in the streets.
And we couldnt believe
that this was really coming to us at last.
Nobody knew exactly why.
But after so many dreary year
air?
Thats for you to find out.
It was built in California by Drax Industries.
Yes. We were responsible for the safety of that shuttle.
The United States government is justifiably concerned.
- So California must be the place to start. - I agree.
Dont make any mistakes, . This situation is critical.
- Weve got to find that shuttle. - Yes, sir.
- If thats all, gentlemen? - Just a minute. I have som
air bag, even new -inch rims
just approved for public use.
Not by me. The only thing I approved
was an eight-track.
Now, where is it?
Oh, the Delco.
It must have been a mix-up...
uh, made by my brother
who we fired yesterday.
Well, imagine that, Ziggy Marley.
Now, I suggest you get
that junk off my truck right now...
before I flip you upside-down
and mop the floor with ya!
Wait, dont. Shh, shh.
D
Air!
Across the street from Aaron Spelling!
Most people would agree thats a lot better...
than some stinky old Vanderbilt!
I told you. I need someone serious.
But Im seriously in love with you.
Isnt that enough?
Pooh bear, just get in the car.
Youll ruin your shoes.
Morning, Amy.
Elle, its Amy.
Im having trouble with this whole lip-liner thing.
- Sweetie, didnt you hear? - Hear what?
Its terrible
air is filled
with tweeting birds
That sing together
in the sun
This is your day
- Whered you temp before?
- I worked in a law firm.
- Could you wait here?
- Sure.
Hey, Flip.
- Good tie, nice ensemble. Very sharp.
- Thank you, Jerry.
Leslie,
Tonys work is awful.
Hes got this elevator shaft six inches
off where it is supposed to be.
We caught that.
Whew!
Listen, we have somebody
we want you to
cool
for a minute, Lyle, OK?
Let me explain. You committed
criminal assault today.
No, thats bullshit.
What were going to do right now
is take a trip to the unit.
Now, how you get there
is up to you.
- Im not fucking crazy.
- Im not saying that...
but you can walk
with Charlie...
- Mom, what the hell?
- Or they can carry you.
Mom, just tell them
Im not crazy!
- Thats the way its gonna go.
- Mom!