Act V, Scene 4 — Valentine's Soliloquy

EnCrypt

by Richard Taylor

In a dystopian future, Reich recruits Garth for a high-stakes infiltration of a fully automated mansion protected by a sentient AI. Reich reveals that the mission involves downloading weather-control research that could potentially save the dying world, while Garth remains cynical about the possibility of redemption. The scene establishes the ticking clock of an approaching army and the immense danger of the sentient computer system, EnCrypt.

Our Town

by Thornton Wilder

A earnest, thoughtful, affectionate George Gibbs's monologue from "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder. Genre: serio-comic.

Person of Interest (Pilot)

by Jonathan Nolan

A determined investigator attempts to flip a terrified witness who is being held for a crime he didn't commit. The witness refuses to cooperate, explaining that the people responsible are so powerful and evil that speaking out would mean a death sentence for his entire family.

Barbie

by Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach

Stereotypical Barbie visits Weird Barbie to seek a cure for her sudden physical imperfections and existential dread. Weird Barbie explains the connection between the doll and her real-world player, eventually presenting a Matrix-style choice between remaining in a blissful ignorance or seeking the truth of the universe.

Calvary

by John Michael McDonagh

A priest, Father Lavelle, confronts a local mechanic and a husband regarding the domestic abuse of a woman in their community. The conversation turns hostile as they discuss morality, race, and the history of the church.