Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The Script
How do we want to write the script? One idea is that we each write our own lines and try to put them together. The reporters could send us the questions that they want to ask us and we could come up with our responses, post them, and then get everyone's feedback. Or we could make Lena write it all. :)
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Pshhh
I'm not writing it all...
Although I suppose I could if that would make things easier. :p lol
I can write my parts--when I know them that is...but part of the writing would depend on how to weave our responses off of other responses...since a script is mostly dialogue...O_O
Since we may be filming in "Hell" we should draw some crude stick like portrait of Dorian and deface it....put it on poster-board or something..and have it as the centerpiece in the background--you know like those Russian Dictator Banners?? LOL....
I'm kind of sounding like those sad metaphors Bro. Kumferman read to us in class on Tuesday....
Do you guys know how we want to start? We could have you in the office, and start like this.
Jeremy runs in
Jeremy:I've got the story of the century
Lena:oh yeah, whats that?
Jeremy:You know that creep Dorian Grey?
Lena: Yeah, the wealthy bachelor with eternal youth.
Jeremy: Yeah, that's the guy. I just heard he is arriving this afternoon!
Yeah, something like that is my idea for a begining. Introduces your charachters and the plot. Then he can go out interviewing. I hope Jeremy and Alesha find their way on here. They would have good ideas. Not that ours aren't wonderful of course.
I think if we get the script all done we could film it all Monday night or Tuesday if everyone's schedules are free. So lets all focus on the script.
Excellent plan eyezick...I am currently working on my part. According to my notes, we have the following characters:
Reporter: Jeremy (Napoleon Dynamite)
Newsdesk lady: Lina
Dorian: Isaac or Adam?
Sybil: Alesha
Dorian's mother: Lina?
Basil: Isaac
James: Isaac
Some girl Dorian ruined: Lina or Alesha?
That gives us 8 characters--plenty for this project. So I guess I need to know whether Isaac wants to be Dorian as well as James and Basil, and if Lina wishes to be Dorian's mother and/or the girl Dorian ruins...I am happy with anything. Just let me know!
Here is my rough script for Sybil:
Jeremy, write or rewrite your lines as you see fit…I just needed somewhere to start.
Reporter: This is Sybil, the woman who committed suicide because of Dorian’s actions. How do you feel, as you are about to see Dorian Gray, the man who destroyed your hopes and dreams and brought you here?
Sybil: I’m sure he’s not all that bad. After all, he was so sweet when he was Prince Charming. Compliments, flowers, kisses…(sigh)…I don’t believe that any man with that much kindness in him could be so evil. Perhaps he has tried to change his life since our tragic star-crossed love story…do you think that’s possible?
Reporter: Sorry, ma’am, but looking at my reports, Dorian Gray has become one of the most heartless and reprobate men in the history of the British Empire.
Sybil: *gasp!* No, not my Prince Charming. Dorian was so nice…but then he turned so mean (pause, pondering). He was not just mean, he was cruel. Breaking my poor heart! (Small sob—then, a sudden evil look crosses her face). Well, now it’s his turn to see how it feels. I can’t WAIT to see him (happy face disturbed by a slightly malicious grin).
Reporter: Thank you, Sybil. (Turns to another character)
Any suggestions? Lina, would you like to be any of the other characters?
That script seems pretty good.
I don't think I have any suggestions on improvements.
:)
Here's Alan's script...what is his last name, anyhow?
Again—Jeremy, you have full control over your lines…
Reporter: We are now with Alan Campbell (is that his last name? I don’t have my book with me). Alan, what are your thoughts on Dorian Gray?
Alan: (so angry he is stuttering) That, that, that man is so indescribably despicable! I am reveling in this day when I can face him without fear of blackmail and make him suffer for all he has made me suffer during my life. And I hope that he is just as ugly now as is soul was on earth. I…I…I…
Reporter: (turns away, bored) That was Alan Campbell. It seems to be an agitated crowd this evening…(continues with the story)
That looks great.
Yeah, Campbell is his last name.
Sweet. Where should we film this at? I am very pro-warm areas. I think that as long as the reporter says where we are, we don't need an elaborate setting. Also, where are we? We can't be in heaven, or in heck (I don't think that many of the people we are portraying are doomed that badly). What about Limbo--that seems like a pretty neutral place...
This is Alesha. Okay, Isaac, here's the script, minus your parts. Anyhow, we will meet tomorrow at your place (when we know where that is) at 5:30.
Dorian Gray: The Movie!
Hecate: Hecate Crowfeather here with a BBC Underworld News Special Report. WE have received word from Death Himself that the infamous Dorian Gray is arriving at our home of Non-Denominational Limbo today! This man has been responsible for the destruction of many lives among the living, thus increasing our population below. We have Melvester Ravenbone out in the streets today gauging public reaction of this unfortunate and exciting event! What’s it like out there, Melvester?
Reporter: We’re here now among the ghosts of the dead in nondenominational limbo to find out more about how some experienced the infamous Dorian Gray. You’re Basil Hallward, right? What’s your deal with Mr. Gray?
Basil:
Reporter: Okay, that’s good to hear. So this is Sybil Vane, the woman who committed suicide because of what Dorian did to her. How do you feel, as you are about to see Dorian Gray, the man who destroyed your hopes and dreams and led you here?
Sybil: I’m sure he’s not all that bad. After all, he was so sweet when he was Prince Charming. Compliments, flowers, kisses…(sigh)…I don’t believe that any man with that much kindness in him could be so evil. Perhaps he has tried to change his life since our tragic star-crossed love story…do you think that’s possible?
Reporter: No, it looks like Dorian Gray had developed some of the most incredible heartlessness of all reprobate men in the history of England.
Sybil: *gasp!* No, not my Prince Charming. Dorian was so nice…but then he turned so mean (pause, pondering). He was not just mean, he was cruel. Breaking my poor heart! (Small sob—then, a sudden evil look crosses her face). Well, now it’s his turn to see how it feels. I can’t WAIT to see him (happy face disturbed by a slightly malicious grin).
Reporter: Okay thanks, Sybil. (Turns to another character) This is James Vane. So didn’t you like get yourself killed and lost your chance to exact revenge on Gray?
James:
Reporter: It’s too bad you didn’t have any numchuck skills. Well, this is Alan Campbell. Alan, what are your thoughts on Dorian Gray?
Alan: (so angry he is stuttering) That, that, that man is so indescribably despicable! I am reveling in this day when I can face him without fear of blackmail and make him suffer for all he has made me suffer during my life. And I hope that he is just as ugly now as is soul was on earth. I…I…I…
Reporter: (turns away, bored) It seems to be an agitated crowd this evening. Does anyone have any skills against this guy? Gosh! Let’s go talk with Dorian’s mom, Lady Margaret Devereux. Did you have any idea your kid would turn out like this?
Margaret: (surprised) Turn out like what? I’ve only heard rumors. I can’t quite believe that my little boy would turn out to be a monster. Last I saw him he was a spitting image of myself and he was such a sweet little boy.
Reporter: Oh, wait—this just in people…Dorian is now arriving at nondenominational limbo. (Camera goes to ugly Dorian. Camera turns to crowd. Camera back to Dorian. Camera to rest of crowd. Camera to Dorian).
Reporter: Gosh, people, let me get a look.
Dorian: Oh, blimey!
Reporter: You’ve just seen Dorian’s appearance in the nondenominational limbo. Back to Hecati in the news room. (camera lazily wanders toward Dorian.) Hey, did you bring any tots for lunch?!
Hecate: What a shocking, I mean absolutely shocking, arrival! I can hardly contain my own excitement! And from the looks of it, the crowd can’t either! Coming up in part two of our special news segment, we’ll have the crowd’s reaction to Dorian Gray’s arrival. Followed by a special one-on-one interview with the infamous man himself! This is Hecate Crowfeather and Melvester Ravenbone signing off for the BBC Underground News.
Here is what I wrote, feel free to edit it and make it better.
REporter
So James, how do you feel about Dorian Grey's upcoming arrival?
James
I'm glad that piece of human filth is finally leaving the world of the living. I only wish it was I that done im in.
REPORTER
Why are you so excited for Dorian to arrive?
JAMES
I'm hoping I can hit him or spit on him. Its going to be rough without a body and all, but I think he'll understand the gesture. I can't forgive him for what he did to my Sibyl. I'm glad he can't ruin any more lives up there.
REPORTER
You did come close to ending Mr Grey's life in the past. What kept you from it?
JAMES
Well he looked so young at first I didn't think he could be the man that broke Sybil's heart. He assured me he was not the man.
REPORTER
I understand you died during your attempt to kill Dorian, if I have my facts correct you were shot while walking in an open firing range. What were you thinking?
JAMES
Well, to understand you gotta remember I was raised in a family of actors. I wanted Dorian's death to be real dramatic and frightening. I'd already stared at him through windows and the bloke was frightened out of his wits. I didn't think a few bullets would kill me before I reached Dorian, I pictured the look on his face as this bloody man full of shot and holding a knife came at him. Would have scared the daylights out of him I'm sure. But unfortunately bullets are much more painful than I expected and my plan didn't work.
REPORTER
Well, that was an interesting plan. I think many of us were wondering what you were thinking.
Scene Basil
REPORTER
Basil, thank you for taking the time for this interview. How are you feeling now that Dorian Grey is arriving today?
BASIL
I am quite excited. I don't think he is a truly bad man. I mean, he is passionate and that knife he stabbed into me wasn't the friendliest gesture, but I know deep down he really is a good man; and very beautiful. He just made some poor decisions really.
REPORTER
You really think so?
BASIL
Oh he really is quite beautiful, he used to sit for me you know/
REPORTER
Yes, we have heard of the masterpiece you painted of him. I also heard a rumor that it aged for him and all of his sins showed up in the painting. It is supposed to have shown how monstrous his soul had become.
BASIL
Yes, I saw it on the night Dorian killed me. He showed me the picture and it was grotesque.
REPORTER
If it was as gross as you say, how can you say that Dorian is still a generally good man?
BASIL
I just have a hard time believing anything bad about the man. Have you ever met him?
REPORTER
Well no.
BASIL
He is the most beautiful man you will ever meet. I do hope he will sit for me again when he arrives.
REPORTER
You do remember that he killed you don't you?
BASIL
Yes, and I was disappointed with him in that, but he must have had a reasonable excuse.
REPORTER
Alright . . . Thank you for the interview
Basil
You are quite welcome. You know, you have a beautiful face. Would you mind sitting for me?
Here is what our final script looked like. Thanks everybody.
Hecate:
Hecate Crowfeather here with a BBC Underworld News Special Report. WE have received word from Death Himself that the infamous Dorian Gray is arriving at our home of Non-Denominational Limbo today! This man has been responsible for the destruction of many lives among the living, thus increasing our population below. We have Melvester Ravenbone out in the streets today gauging public reaction of this unfortunate and exciting event! What's it like out there, Melvester?
Melvester
We're here now among the ghosts of the dead in nondenominational limbo to find out more about how some experienced the infamous Dorian Gray. You're Basil Hallward, right? How are you feeling now that Dorian Grey is arriving today?
BASIL
I am quite excited. I don't think he is a truly bad man. I mean, he is passionate and that knife he stabbed into me wasn't the friendliest gesture, but I know deep down he really is a good man; and very beautiful. He just made some poor decisions really.
MELVESTER
You really think so?
BASIL
Oh he really is quite beautiful, he used to sit for me you know/
MELVESTER
Yes, we have heard of the masterpiece you painted of him. I also heard a rumor that it aged for him and all of his sins showed up in the painting. It is supposed to have shown how monstrous his soul had become.
BASIL
Yes, I saw it on the night Dorian killed me. He showed me the picture and it was grotesque.
MELVESTER
If it was as gross as you say, how can you say that Dorian is still a generally good man?
BASIL
I just have a hard time believing anything bad about the man. Have you ever met him?
MELVESTER
Well no.
BASIL
He is the most beautiful man you will ever meet. I do hope he will sit for me again when he arrives.
MELVESTER
You do remember that he killed you don't you?
BASIL
Yes, and I was disappointed with him in that, but he must have had a reasonable excuse.
MELVESTER
Alright . . . Thank you for the interview
Basil
You are quite welcome. You know, you have a beautiful face. Would you mind sitting for me?
melvester
Okay, that's good to hear. So this is Sybil Vane, the woman who committed suicide because of what Dorian did to her. How do you feel, as you are about to see Dorian Gray, the man who destroyed your hopes and dreams and led you here?
Sybil
I'm sure he's not all that bad. After all, he was so sweet when he was Prince Charming. Compliments, flowers, kisses...(sigh)...I don't believe that any man with that much kindness in him could be so evil. Perhaps he has tried to change his life since our tragic star-crossed love story...do you think that's possible?
MELVESTER
No, it looks like Dorian Gray had developed some of the most incredible heartlessness of all reprobate men in the history of England.
Sybil
*gasp!* No, not my Prince Charming. Dorian was so nice...but then he turned so mean (pause, pondering). He was not just mean, he was cruel. Breaking my poor heart! (Small sob--then, a sudden evil look crosses her face). Well, now it's his turn to see how it feels. I can't WAIT to see him (happy face disturbed by a slightly malicious grin).
Melvester
Okay thanks, Sybil. (Turns to another character) This is James Vane. So James, how do you feel about Dorian Grey's upcoming arrival?
James
I'm glad that piece of human filth is finally leaving the world of the living. I only wish it was I that done im' in.
MELVESTER
Why are you so excited for Dorian to arrive?
JAMES
I'm hoping I can hit him or spit on him. Its going to be rough without a body and all, but I think he'll understand the gesture. I can't forgive him for what he did to my Sibyl. I'm glad he can't ruin any more lives up there.
MELVESTER
You did come close to ending Mr Grey's life in the past. What kept you from it?
JAMES
Well he looked so young at first I didn't think he could be the man that broke Sybil's heart. He assured me he was not the man.
MELVESTER
I understand you died during your attempt to kill Dorian, if I have my facts correct you were shot while walking in an open firing range. What were you thinking?
JAMES
Well, to understand you gotta remember I was raised in a family of actors. I wanted Dorian's death to be real dramatic and frightening. I'd already stared at him through windows and the bloke was frightened out of his wits. I didn't think a few bullets would kill me before I reached Dorian, I pictured the look on his face as this bloody man full of shot and holding a knife came at him. Would have scared the daylights out of him I'm sure. But unfortunately bullets are much more painful than I expected and my plan didn't work.
MELVESTER
Well, that was an interesting plan. I think many of us were wondering what you were thinking. It's too bad you didn't have any numchuck skills. Well, this is Alan Campbell. Alan, what are your thoughts on Dorian Gray?
Alan
(so angry he is stuttering) That, that, that man is so indescribably despicable! I am reveling in this day when I can face him without fear of blackmail and make him suffer for all he has made me suffer during my life. And I hope that he is just as ugly now as is soul was on earth. I...I...I...
MELVESTER
(turns away, bored) It seems to be an agitated crowd this evening. Does anyone have any skills against this guy? Gosh! Let's go talk with Dorian's mom, Lady Margaret Devereux. Did you have any idea your kid would turn out like this?
Margaret
(surprised) Turn out like what? I've only heard rumors. I can't quite believe that my little boy would turn out to be a monster. Last I saw him he was a spitting image of myself and he was such a sweet little boy.
Melvester
Oh, wait--this just in people...Dorian is now arriving at nondenominational limbo. (Camera goes to ugly Dorian. Camera turns to crowd. Camera back to Dorian. Camera to rest of crowd. Camera to Dorian).
Gosh, people, let me get a look.
Dorian:
Oh, blimey!
Melvester
You've just seen Dorian's appearance in the nondenominational limbo. Back to Hecati in the news room. (camera lazily wanders toward Dorian.) Hey, did you bring any tots for lunch?!
Hecate:
What a shocking, I mean absolutely shocking, arrival! I can hardly contain my own excitement! And from the looks of it, the crowd can't either! Coming up in part two of our special news segment, we'll have the crowd's reaction to Dorian Gray's arrival. Followed by a special one-on-one interview with the infamous man himself! This is Hecate Crowfeather and Melvester Ravenbone signing off for the BBC Underworld News.
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