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The Toilet Cubicle Confession
The Fades
by Jack Thorne
While hiding in a girls' bathroom after a life-threatening encounter, Paul tries to convince his best friend Mac that his apocalyptic dreams are becoming a reality. Mac uses humor and pop-culture references to deflect his own fear, while Paul struggles to process the supernatural events he has witnessed.
Mary in the Black and White Room
Ex Machina
by Alex Garland
Caleb explains the 'Mary's Room' thought experiment to Ava to illustrate the difference between programmed knowledge and human experience. He uses the analogy to explore the nature of consciousness and the limitations of artificial intelligence before revealing his true purpose for being at the facility.
Halliday's Last Will and Testament
Ready Player One
by Zak Penn, Ernest Cline
James Halliday, the eccentric creator of a massive virtual reality universe, delivers a pre-recorded video message after his death. He announces a global contest to find a hidden Easter egg within the OASIS, promising his entire fortune and control of the simulation to the winner.
The Oasis Dream Team
Ready Player One
by Zak Penn, Ernest Cline
Parzival gathers his closest allies and rivals to propose a formal alliance in the hunt for Halliday's Easter Egg. He reveals that the key to the next challenge isn't a physical feat, but an emotional realization about Halliday's past regrets.
Finch's Machine
Person of Interest
by Jonathan Nolan
Harold Finch reveals the secret origin of 'The Machine' to John Reese, explaining how he built a mass surveillance system for the government that ignores 'irrelevant' crimes. Finch expresses his guilt over the lives he couldn't save, while Reese questions the morality and effectiveness of their new mission.
The D&D Dilemma
Stranger Things
by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
During an intense game of Dungeons and Dragons, a group of young friends faces a high-stakes decision in their campaign. The tension of the game mirrors their real-world bond until Mike's mother interrupts to end the session, forcing them to confront the reality of their curfew.
Sheldon's Griffin Dream
The Big Bang Theory
by Stephen Engel, Tim Doyle
Sheldon recounts a childhood story about trying to genetically engineer a griffin to replace his dead cat. He suggests that the group should use this opportunity to find or create a superior replacement for their friend Raj.
The Birth of American Splendor
American Splendor
by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
Harvey Pekar nervously pitches his idea for a realistic, autobiographical comic book to the underground artist Robert Crumb. As Crumb validates Harvey's work and offers to illustrate it, Harvey's psychosomatic laryngitis miraculously disappears from the sheer excitement of being understood.
Andy's Egg Salad Obsession
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
by Judd Apatow, Steve Carell
Andy describes his weekend to his coworkers, revealing a painstakingly detailed and solitary process of preparing an egg salad sandwich. The story serves as a humorous but poignant illustration of his social isolation and his tendency to overthink simple tasks.
David's Porn Collection
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
by Judd Apatow, Steve Carell
David attempts to gift Andy his extensive personal collection of adult films to help him loosen up, but Andy is visibly uncomfortable with the gesture. The interaction escalates into a public confrontation when David loudly accuses Andy of being the one trying to foist the pornography on him in front of their neighbors.
Being John Malkovich - The Interview
Being John Malkovich
by Charlie Kaufman
Craig Schwartz, a struggling puppeteer, interviews for a filing job at the eccentric LesterCorp. The scene highlights the surreal nature of the company's office—located on a floor with half-height ceilings—and establishes the bizarre, existential tone of the workplace.
Baby's Plan Recitation
Baby Driver
by Edgar Wright
After being accused of not paying attention during a complex heist briefing, Baby proves his competence by reciting every detail of the plan verbatim. He demonstrates his sharp intellect and observational skills, asserting his value to the crew despite his quiet demeanor and constant use of headphones.
The Fake Sex Plan
Easy A
by Bert V. Royal
Olive Penderghast proposes a deceptive plan to help her friend Brandon improve his social standing by faking a sexual encounter. They discuss the mechanics of high school popularity and the power of rumors to reshape one's identity. Brandon eventually agrees to the scheme, setting the stage for a complicated social experiment.
The Fender Bender Scene
Analyze This
by Kenneth Lonergan, Peter Tolan, Harold Ramis
Ben, a neurotic psychologist, accidentally rear-ends a car containing mobsters who are hiding a kidnapped man in their trunk. The tension escalates as Ben tries to be a responsible citizen while the mobsters desperately try to get him to leave.
The Gamer's Rant
Unknown
by Rachel Soland
A young man rants to his friend over a headset about his frustrations with dating. He complains that women don't appreciate his lifestyle or his lack of hygiene and domestic maintenance.
Everything is too damn perfect
Blue Skies, Golden Sunshine
by Unknown
Norman becomes increasingly paranoid and distressed because his day is going suspiciously well. When he discovers he has also won the lottery, his anxiety reaches a breaking point as he fears the statistical impossibility of his good fortune.
Chadwick's Nihilism Monologue
Punk Rock
by Simon Stephens
Chadwick, a highly intelligent but bullied student, delivers a chilling and nihilistic prophecy about the inevitable collapse of human civilization. He uses this global perspective to diminish the significance of his bully's insults.
Chadwick's Vision of the Future
Punk Rock
by Simon Stephens
Chadwick, a highly intelligent but bullied sixth-form student, delivers a nihilistic and articulate prophecy regarding the collapse of human civilization. He uses this global perspective to diminish the significance of his bully's harassment.
Act I — Lucky's Speech
Waiting for Godot
by Samuel Beckett
Lucky, a silent and burdened servant, is commanded to 'think' by his master Pozzo. He delivers a frantic, stream-of-consciousness torrent of philosophical and scientific jargon that eventually devolves into a repetitive breakdown about the decline of man and the coldness of the universe.
Act I — The Philosophy of Tea
After Juliet
by Sharman Macdonald
Gianni, a witty sixteen-year-old Capulet, delivers a meticulous and eccentric monologue regarding the proper way to prepare and serve tea. He discusses the necessity of warming the pot and the dangers of turnip-contaminated milk in the winter.
Scene 2 — The Perseid Meteor Shower
Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven
by Reina Hardy
Annie, a thirteen-year-old science prodigy, introduces herself and her life in Strawberry, Kansas. She describes the isolation of being a genius in a small town before her stargazing is interrupted by a mysterious green explosion.