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No. Oh, answer it.

Yeah.

Sidney, your timing is lousy. Listen, we won the Film Critics Award.

Yeah! Yeah, hoodwink. One for best picture, and you got best director. We

won the film critics award.

Oh, God, no kidding.

Yay!

Hey,

Siri. Siri, did you get that new script I sent you?

What, what, what?

Wait a minute, what?

Look, look, you just put it together, all right?

Should be easy now.

Easy? Hey, you starting in already?

I can't hear you.

I can't hear a word you're saying. Listen, I'll call you in a couple of

days. Okay, Peter. Okay, goodbye.

Melinda, I love the script and I'd like it to be my next movie.

Now I can get you $50,000 for the script and more if you do those rewrites.

I used to get that much in a week.

Well, now, that was different. You were a star.

Now, you're a first-time screenwriter, and $50,000 for your first time out is

pretty darn good.

What did you get for your first acting job?

$400.

I'll take it.

Besides, no one else is offering me $50,000.

All right. Well, I'll have Sidney put together the financing, and we'll start

shooting in about four weeks.

You don't seem to be very happy about any of this.

It's so erotic.

Everybody's going to think that's me.

And I've had enough notoriety in my life, thank you. Don't worry so much.

It's a terrific script.

If people want to wonder if it's your life, let them.

It's good for the box office.

Listen, listen.

I want to make this film from a woman's point of view.

And I'd like you to be around.

Maybe I'll write a pardon for myself.

Testing, one, two, one, two.

Right. Now, which one of your leading men did you like working with the best?

Annie, we're not doing one of those gossipy interviews, are we? Of course we

are.

Well, what do you want to talk about?

Your sex life?

Um, that would be a very short interview.

Really? Now you print that and I'll kill you.

Boy, you would pick this script to do.

Sidney, if I'm so hot and you're such a great producer, what's the problem?

Look, if you win an Oscar, you're hot. If you win the Film Critics Award,

you're just prestigious.

Artistic, maybe, but definitely not bankable.

Now, listen, I'll give it to you straight.

I can get you all the money you want from any studio if you can just get Val

to do the role.

Val. Yeah, Val.

With Val, we're all set. Otherwise, we're talking low-budget film.

Maybe. Oh, Sidney, no.

No, she's never done a film like this before. That's the point. That's what

people will pay for.

Look, if we get Val, we go a step up. And nobody can accuse us of doing an

exploitation film.

Val is an actress.

Now, look, the studio was really concerned about all the nudity and sex.

And I'm worried, too.

You get Val, I won't have to worry.

And the studio won't worry you.

How do you feel about posting in the nude?

What?

Not for this magazine.

For my book.

No, I'm too shy.

I already have 20 celebrities.

Half of them are Oscar winners.

And I would really love for you to be in it.

I don't know. I've never done nudes before.

Tell you what.

Why don't we try it?

We'll shoot them now.

And if you don't like them, I won't use them. I promise.

I'm telling you, we need Val.

She's box office.

Hey, listen, two out of two hits.

That's money in the bank, kid.

What if she won't do it?

Well, then we gotta go low budget, non-union, and I mortgage my house for

the fourth time. No, no, I don't want to go non-union with this. Look, Sidney,

I'd love to work with Val, and I think she'd like to work with me, but maybe

not on this script.

Look, you're forgetting two very important things.

She is a very good actress. And you're a gifted director.

And besides, she loves you.

Hey, that's three important things.

Look, why don't I go talk to her? No.

I'll ask her.

Whatever comes your way, Dad. You too.

You too, Sean S.

Come on.

I'm completely embarrassed.

Good. Be embarrassed.

Okay, let's see. Take this down here.

Hold it like that. That's good.

Look at the camera.

Now, you two are a winning

combination. Believe me.

Now, when are you going to talk to Val?

Give me 24 hours. Okay. You got 24 hours.

I got to make another call.

Let's get seductive, okay? Yeah.

You're very beautiful.

Imagine you're making love, okay?

How do you feel?

Very naked.

Well, let's get more naked.

All right.

Okay.

Good. All right.

Okay, bye.

Good.

I'll see you later.

Sidney.

proofs in a couple of days, and if you're nice, I'll let you read the copy

before I submit it.

What have you two been up to?

Your wife's a terrific model.

She's got great imagination.

Annie, are you available to do stills in my next movie?

I'll make myself available.

Just tell me where and when.

All right, I'll let you know when I do. See ya. Bye.

Bye.

I want you right here, right now.

Hey, you two weren't... You can always do a retake later.

want to make love on the kitchen floor or you're about ready to ask me to do

something?

Ask me whatever it is and get it over with.

How about a little both?

You better ask me what it is first because I'm getting very tired of

interruptions. Okay.

How do you feel about playing the part of Catherine?

Me? You.

Oh, I couldn't. Why?

Well, it's a little too sexy, don't you think?

What's wrong with sexy?

You are sexy.

Well, it's a little scary.

I think I'd have trouble seeing myself naked on the screen.

Well, it's a great role for you. It's gutsy, it's sexy, it's controversial.

It's unlike anything you've ever done before.

It's different for you.

You're behind the camera.

I'm up there on the screen, exposed.

I can't hide. My name's up there, too.

Baby, I think this can be an important film for both of us.

Working together would be great. We've always wanted to do that.

Yeah.

But I... You're scared. I know you.

Don't let the part scare you.

Is there something else you're not telling me?

Yes. And no.

No, because I'm going to do the film no matter what. And yes, if you agree to do

it, I can get any studio to finance it.

Together, we are considered a hot team, kiddo.

You know, if I thought it was wrong for you, I wouldn't ask you to do it.

How's the photo session going, Annie?

Fine.

Annie even got me to do some nude photographs.

Nudes? What are you arguing with me for?

Because the...

They're shots for a celebrity book, and she's a great photographer.

So what am I, a child of a lover?

My agent would kill me. She'd say you've lost your mind.

Oh, fuck her. Olivia put you in industrial film. She thought you'd get

her 10%. You have a beautiful

body. What's wrong with showing it?

It's unfair.

You're very convincing with your clothes on.

What if you're wrong?

We'll kill ourselves.

Forget about the ratings. Listen, with Peter directing Val, they'll line up

for blocks.

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah. Don't worry.

Okay, we start shooting next week.

Bye.

Listen, I'm really worried about the ratings.

What do you think?

I think R.

Hard R?

Very.

Well, what does Val think?

About what?

Never mind.

Never mind.

Listen, did you get Don to play the part of Greg?

And who do you think we ought to use for Andre, huh? Don said I want Rick Norman.

Rick Norman? Rick Norman is an egotistical maniac.

Oh, but you're right. The women are nuts about him. Good idea.

Ah, hello, Inga.

It's me, Sidney.

Listen, put on something real sexy. Be ready in about half an hour.

Okay, bye, babe.

Well, I know one thing. He's going to ask a bundle.

He's worth it.

Okay, I'll call his agent.

Sidney, you mind making that phone call in your office? I'm working on the

shooting schedule. We're trying to produce a picture here.

Okay, okay. Hey, you're one pushy director.

Boy, you're one successful producer.

Don, what do you really think about this script?

I think the script is terrific.

So are the roles.

What's the big deal?

What about all the flesh?

It scares me.

Come on. It's just acting.

I mean, sometimes we're going to have our clothes on and sometimes we'll have

them off. That's all.

Besides, I totally trust Peter's judgment.

It's gotten the best work out of me.

It's not your husband.

Now, Val, would you tell me what the hell that has to do with it? I'm not

sure. Well, well, well.

No, that's all right. Let's forget our personal relationship. From now on, I'm

just your director. Oh, God, Peter, please.

I have heard that one before. Do you know that he uses that in every one of

his movies?

Not that obnoxious, egotistical bastard.

Can you imagine what she'd say if she didn't like him?

Listen, I hate to admit it, but he's got a lot to be egotistical about.

He's good-looking, he's talented, he's successful.

The guy's sexy.

You're right, pal.

He's an obnoxious, egotistical bastard.

Great for the part of Andre.

Let's read through it.

How'd you feel with Don today?

He's great.

I really like working with him. You two could be the next Gable and Lombard.

You mean Lombard and Gable?

Right. What about Rick Norman?

Oh, I can't stand the idea of him putting his hands on me.

He comes on to every woman, and every time I meet him, he leers at me.

Speaking as your director, hold on to those feelings. They'll work for you

when we shoot.

You better remember that you're also my husband.

I'm really glad we're working together.

Maybe I don't say it often enough, but you're my favorite actress.

Wow.

Aren't they incredible?

I didn't know I looked like that. That's sexy.

Are you kidding?

Don't you know how terrific you are? How beautiful?

Really? Oh, come on. Now you come on. Look at these.

You've got to let me use them.

Annie, why is this making me feel so nervous?

You know, this film is going to be terrific for you.

It's going to get rid of all your inhibitions.

Oh, Melinda.

I've got to meet with Melinda.

Do you think I need to lose weight before we start shooting?

Lose weight?

Yeah. Come off it, skinny.

Bye.

Let's talk about Catherine.

She's quite a woman.

Thank you.

Is she you?

Yes and no. She's part me.

She touched things in me I never knew were there before.

She seemed to be one kind of woman and then became another.

Well, Catherine's like most of the women we know.

A very clearly defined kind of life with...

All the rights and wrongs, shoulds and shouldn'ts. Routine life.

Routine husband.

Routine sex.

And then all of a sudden something happened.

She went for it.

She's happily married to Greg.

They know each other. They've been together.

And I think they love each other.

Would a woman leave all that for sexual fulfillment?

I think I'll let you answer that question for yourself.

But don't try to get any logic out of it. Just learn your lines.

Let the emotions motivate you.

Haven't you ever done anything illogical?

Yes, but when Peter got the bill, he made me take it back.

Well, here's to the movie.

Nice to see you again.

Yeah.

If we're going to act like lovers in a couple of days, I thought it would be

nice to get reacquainted.

You look beautiful, as usual.

Should we talk?

No,

I mean, I can't.

you know i only took this picture because of you i thought it would be

very nice to work with you you're a beautiful and talented woman

Oh, I'm just nervous, you know, the night before I start shooting.

Night.

That's it?

I'm tired, that's all.

You're not tired, you're just tense.

Relax.

Yeah, that's not gonna relax me.

I don't wanna fight.

Yeah, yeah.

Did you come?

Good luck tomorrow.

You too.

Scene 14, take two.

And action.

This was his earlier work, and he painted this one in 81.

Excuse me.

Hello, Mr. Blanchard. You are Mr. Blanchard. Yes.

Please call me Andre.

Okay, if you'll call me Catherine.

Of course.

These are the paintings we spoke about.

Yes, I've been looking at them.

So this is your husband's work. He's very good.

Yes.

This country often takes too long to appreciate its artists. It usually waits

until they're very old or dead.

May I get you some coffee?

Please.

Black.

Let's do a pickup from Val's line about the coffee. Quickly, please.

Scene 14-8, take one.

Action.

They usually wait until they're very old or dead.

May I get you some coffee?

Please. Black.

not making you nervous. No, not at all.

You said you represent galleries in Rome and Paris.

Yes, and private collectors all over the world.

Tell me, has your husband done any erotic paintings?

Some news, perhaps?

With your looks, he must have painted you.

Oh, well, yes. Some portraits.

One nude.

Well, if it's as good as the rest of his work, I'll buy it for a client.

Can I see it now?

Is it here?

Yes.

In the back.

Please.

Cut. Print it.

Hi. How come you're reading alone?

Oh, I just want to stay in character.

Are you nervous?

A little.

All right, no, I don't have to tell you that this is the scene. The rest of the

picture depends on it.

No, it's very, very important. important that when rick makes his move on you

that it's exciting it's dangerous new turns you on so

you let him touch you for a while how long is a while you have to decide that

all i can tell you is you have to take it to the point where one you have

something to feel guilty about two that you trigger something in katherine and

three that you stop him just at the point that it might go too far now i

can't tell you what that point is you have to use your own intuition

What about me?

Right. I'm going to use two cameras. We're going to try to get the thing in

one shot.

And I'm going to clear the set.

No, Peter, me.

Val.

Oh, you'll be fine. Don't worry.

I'll see you in a sec.

You're on, kid.

Bill, I want a close set. That means everyone, even you, Sidney. Hey, wait a

minute. I'm the producer.

Go make some phone calls. Val's nervous.

Oh, Peter, what about me? I've got a blimp. No noise.

Right. Now, I want you here, but keep a low profile.

We're ready for you. Oh, look, Val's nervous, so go easy with her, okay?

I'll be gentle.

Hey, it's an important scene, okay?

Okay.

Peter, do you want me to leave?

No. I want you here. I want you to see how it plays And

action I

Hope I can find it.

I'm sure you know exactly where it is

Your body glows. It makes one want to reach out.

Jesus, are you all right?

Not now. It's all right.

Val, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to.

Neither did I.

It's all right, Rick, really.

Let's just take a look at the dailies first thing in the morning.

It's a closed screening.

I think we better

talk about this thing because you're just making yourself miserable.

All right, look, let's just get to the heart of the issue. You've had sex.

The script called for you to reject him and something else happened.

I know.

You know what I'm saying? It happened.

And we both have to face that reality and act like adults.

The reality is I got turned on.

You saw?

No.

turned on.

I screwed Rick with everybody watching, the whole damn crew.

I actually fucked someone like a goddamn porno star. I can't believe that I would

do that to myself, to you. Hey.

Hey.

Listen to me. I'm not a psychiatrist, but I can understand how it happened.

Peter!

about it.

No, I have to look at the footage.

No, I'm talking personally. You, me.

Come on, look, I'm not going to get involved in crap.

It was like, is he better than me or you cheated on me? Hey, I've always made you

happy in that account, right?

Yeah.

Better? Take a pallium?

Mm-hmm.

Peter, what are we going to do?

Let's wait for tomorrow and take a look at it.

For God's sakes, Peter, we're not going to use that film.

Yes, if it's good, why not?

Well, footage like this just doesn't happen very often.

What's wrong?

Well, somewhere inside me, there's something that wants you to be jealous

or possessive, to feel something about what happened.

I want you to say, I don't want 10 million people to see my wife fucking

Rick Norman. Oh, come on. Do we have to go through that jealousy bullshit? I

think we're beyond that.

Never mind.

Print it Okay, look

we we better talk about this right away, yeah in a minute

Well,

how is she

I don't know

What are you going to do?

That's what we have to discuss.

What do you think, Susan? Can we use the footage?

It's hot, but I think I can cool it down enough so that we can use it.

What's the discussion? You can't use that footage.

Relax.

Listen, you better be careful how you cut it. We could have us a real rating

problem.

Rating problem? Have you lost your minds? You can't use that footage in

this film.

It's wrong.

You're talking about a lot of it is good with a little rewriting.

Rewriting?

Peter, say something.

We'll use the footage and rewrite.

I gotta make a call.

It's like it wasn't me.

I saw the rushes this morning, and there I was.

Screwing Rick. Rick Norman of all people on film. It's unbelievable.

Wow. If he's half as good as he looks. Annie!

Come on, lighten up.

But you don't understand.

All right, then make me understand.

I loved it.

I came.

So? So, I got off on Rick. On everything.

I've never been able to climax that way before during intercourse.

I never have with Peter.

Does he know?

I fake it.

Bedroom theater, huh?

Well, you two better talk.

Be honest with him.

He'd freak.

I've been faking it for almost five years, Annie.

Lying to him.

And with Rick, it felt good, huh?

Well, there's something to say for orgasms, yes.

Look at you. You were once too embarrassed to take your clothes off.

Isn't it crazy?

No.

Not crazy.

Self-discovery.

Annie, it was incredible.

No, I was with Annie, talking. I just needed a little space.

Honey, the footage came out great.

Peter, I need to talk about us.

Honey, we've talked about it. Let's just forget about it and get on with the

movie, okay?

No, it's not okay.

What happened to me yesterday was different with Rick than it is with you

and me.

Oh, Peter, I've never felt that way before, and when you and I make love,

you see, I never... Honey, I understand. Let's close the issue.

Now listen, the footage came out so great that I want to rewrite the movie.

What? Rewrite the movie to accommodate the scene.

Peter, you haven't been listening to a word I've been trying to tell you. I've

listened. I've listened. We've talked about it. We've discussed it. What else

is there to say?

Nothing.

So, what do you think?

I don't know what to think, because I don't know what's going on here. Oh,

wait a minute. Look, I wrote this.

Melinda, the screenplay is just the plan for the movie. It's not the movie.

Things change. Let's change them together, all right? Look, we just have

to rewrite the relationship between Catherine and Craig and Catherine and

Andre.

Oh, is that it?

No, it'll be fine. Just work with me.

Got something for you.

Free rides. Thank you.

Can I ask you a question?

Surely.

What made you leave your husband?

Which one?

The one that made all the papers.

Oh, him.

What do you really want to know about him?

Did you really love him?

Yes. At least I thought we were happy together.

Then someone else came along and showed me another side of life I really wanted

to know about.

So I went for it.

Did you ever regret it?

No.

See, I think you have to go for things in life. Just go for what you want.

Okay.

Parker?

Action. I'm used to sharing the rest of my life with you.

You're not drinking. Is something wrong?

Greg, something very unusual happened to me today.

You sold one of my paintings.

Well, yes, I did.

Are you kidding?

Really?

Terrific.

Well, come on. Let's celebrate.

That's not all. I had an affair.

Oh, you had an affair. Now, what does that mean?

It means I made love with someone.

What are you talking about? Who?

It doesn't really matter with who. It was just someone I met.

Someone you just met? What the hell are you saying to me, Catherine?

I'm trying to tell you.

I'm trying to tell you how it happened.

Who cares how it shouldn't have?

God, I shouldn't have told you.

No, maybe you shouldn't have done it.

Believe me, I didn't plan it. I'm not trying to hurt you. I'm not trying to

hurt us. I love you.

I've never done anything like this before.

I don't know. Maybe I'm learning some kind of lesson about myself.

I don't want to lose you, Catherine.

Let's try and work this out together.

I need help, too.

And I'm scared.

Okay, okay.

And cut.

I like it. It's good.

It's good. It's not on the script, but it works.

We may have a problem.

Melinda. Oh, shit.

Well, maybe she'll walk. Then what?

I'll write the damn thing.

Terrific. Now he's a writer, producer, director.

Melinda, what's the problem?

We write a scene and they act an entirely different way.

New lines, new story. Now, I don't know what the hell's going on. I don't know

why you even need me.

Well, I don't understand what your objection is to. They're taking your

characters and they're running with them.

I like what's happening.

Well, I don't.

Now, I don't know why you even bought my script.

Because it's good. I still think it's good. We're using your script to make

this movie. Melinda, this is how movies are made.

It happens all the time.

Not when I was acting.

Well, you just go right ahead and do it your way. That's fine. But I don't want

anything to do with this film. You're damn well ruining my script.

Peter.

You're playing God.

But you're really doing this jerking off.

And I'll tell you something.

You better watch Val, because that's about to blow up in your face.

Val, what did you think of the improv today?

What do you think?

I'm very excited about it. I think it was terrific.

I think Peter liked it, too.

We've got some work to do in the script.

And we've just lost our writer.

Melinda? That's our only writer.

I'll be right back.

Oh, boy.

Well, this picture certainly has its problems, doesn't it?

What in particular are you referring to?

You pick any one, Peter.

Melinda, Val, Rick.

Don, I like what's happening on film.

It's going better than I thought it would.

I'll rewrite the film.

I'll make the movie.

With or without Melinda.

Melinda! Wait!

Oh, I'm glad I caught you.

You're leaving?

No reason for me to stay.

I, well, I mean, I'm sorry.

I wish you'd stay. I know we need you here, really.

You just think I can write a happy ending. Well, that's your husband's

problem.

I'm sure he'll write you a good one.

Good luck, Ken.

I hope it all works out for you.

And action.

Yes, I'm preparing the shipment right now. It can be by the end of this week.

I want you.

Yesterday was no accident.

I just wanted to flirt with you, but... Please, not here. Much more happened.

Close the gallery.

I'll show you things you've never imagined.

I'll change your life.

Please come with me.

Yes.

Cut.

You make this very easy for me.

Thanks.

Okay. Let's move on to the next setup.

Is that all right?

Yep, spring.

Some water?

Desperately.

I'm flushed. Let me get some of this.

Pictures, I mean.

How do you feel?

Golly, I was so turned on.

Is everything under control?

You're tough, for Christ's sakes. The whole crew is staring at you.

That kind of answers my question.

Is he all right?

I don't know.

I'll be home in a little while.

When can I see the footage?

Not for a while.

Why? Because I think it's better.

Listen, I'm sorry I snapped at you about your shirt being open, but I don't like

it very much.

Yeah. Wait a minute.

You sound like I did it on purpose.

I'm sorry, okay? I'm a little under the gun here. I've got Sidney putting

pressure on me, Melinda walking off the picture. I'm sorry, okay?

I'm okay.

What do you want from me? I'm human. I can make a mistake.

I don't want you taking it out on me, accusing me of things.

What are we fighting about?

I'm not sure.

That makes it a lot better.

Peter,

you're my man. Don't forget it.

Sounds like a line from a movie.

Don't be home late. You need sleep.

So you can be brilliant tomorrow.

Action. Hi.

What happened? You didn't quit?

No, I just finished early. I thought I'd come home.

What's up, Catherine?

Where are you going?

I have a chance to set up a show for you at a gallery, a very important gallery

out of town.

I have to leave right away before they change their minds.

It's awfully sudden, isn't it?

Well, yes, but it's a fantastic opportunity. We can't pass it by.

Right.

Look, if you came with me, you'd lose the job and we're not certain about the

show. I'll call you as soon as we get a confirmation.

It'll be a quick trip.

I'll miss you.

Be good.

And cut.

Okay, that's a wrap here. Tomorrow morning we're in location.

What are you thinking?

About my husband.

You miss him?

No.

I was thinking about how different it is when you and I make love.

You're not satisfied with your husband?

Does he know?

No. I can't tell him. It would hurt him.

Well, I feel sorry for him. But he makes me happy in other ways.

There are no other ways.

Well?

Cuts together nicely.

Want more of it in the car?

No.

I don't think so. What do you think?

I think you're too close to it.

I'll cut it both ways and let you choose, okay?

Mm-hmm.

Does it bother you to see your wife up there on the screen with other men?

This is a movie, Susan.

I know the difference between real and unreal.

When I worked with that Italian director, he couldn't watch any of the

dailies with his wife making love.

He'd send messages to me with the cameraman, and I'd send them back. He

just couldn't watch any of it.

Hello?

Hey, how's it look? How's it look?

Fine. Well, I hope it resembles the picture I raised all that money for.

Listen, I got to show the studio something they can recognize.

Sidney, with this footage of Val, you got nothing to worry about.

Terrific. Listen, Peter, you think you can find a little something for Inga to

do in a picture?

Sure. Put her in the party scene. That's terrific. Thank you, Pete.

That's just wonderful.

Inga's my sister's kid.

Hi. Hello, Inga, honey. Hey, guess what?

Peter's going to use you in one of the scenes, yeah?

With a couple lines yet.

Great.

Bye-bye, honey.

Where are you going?

I already had a part in the movie.

My sister's kid on my mother's side.

Little. I'm lying. A lot.

I keep telling myself this is just a movie.

You want a nightcap?

I'd love one, but I can't. Got a late date.

Aha!

And may I ask with whom?

Yes, you can ask, but I will never tell.

You're so bad.

Thank you for dinner.

It was my pleasure. Good night.

Good luck tomorrow.

Well Hello, were you coming to see me?

Oh, well, yes, I was I wanted to discuss the script, but you're busy No, no, no,

I'm not just finishing an interview.

Thanks anytime Won't you come in?

Please sit down.

Oh, thank you.

Would you like some wine? No, thank you.

Okay

What would you like to talk about?

Tomorrow's scenes.

Have you read the rewrite?

Yes.

It's pretty erotic.

I think Peter has gone a little overboard on the sex scenes.

Everything has changed since we did the first love scene.

That's really why you came here, isn't it?

Because what happened between us?

What happened, happened.

It was... It was terrific.

And you know it.

I haven't stopped thinking about it, and I don't think you have either.

No.

I shouldn't have come here. I'm very confused, and you're not the one to talk

to. No.

Wait a minute.

I don't think you came here to talk at all.

No.

What about Peter?

What about Peter?

this has nothing to do with peter this is between you and me you want me i want

you

Oh, you scared me. The water was running. I didn't want to yell.

How was the footage?

It was good.

So what did you do tonight?

I had dinner with Don.

Why are you staring at me?

I'm not staring at you. I'm looking at you.

So what about tomorrow's scene? You want to discuss it?

I already did.

Who?

Rick Norman.

We're the guests of my friend Count Orlando.

The famous art collector.

Yes, this is where we'll be staying.

As you can see, his taste is rather eclectic.

Indeed.

Oh, this one is beautiful.

Worth a fortune.

Yes.

And where is the Count?

He'll join us later.

Andre, I don't think I like this.

Don't be afraid.

I don't like this.

I promised you new experiences.

Relax.

I wouldn't do anything to hurt

you.

Andre! No!

I don't like this!

Stop it!

Check, please.

Don't we have something to talk about?

Like what?

Us. Us. Things aren't exactly going well between us.

You mean the film? The performances?

No, I don't mean the film. I mean us. You and...

Peter, every time I try to talk to you, you talk about the movie.

So I figure that's all we have to talk about these days.

It's a little difficult to watch you make it with another man.

Oh. Is that what this is about?

Yeah. Yeah, that's what this is about. How would you like this turned around?

No.

I wouldn't.

I'm still jealous.

I don't know why.

This is just a movie, remember?

Movie, right?

Did you fuck Rick Norman on the set today?

No, I didn't, and you know it.

Is

that

all you have to talk about?

Why, is there something else?

Yes. As a matter of fact, there is.

I'm not going to do any more sex scenes after tomorrow.

Why are there so many? You're the big writer of the script. What are you

trying to do, punish me after what happened with Rick?

It's part of the movie.

Well, it's not part of the movie that we started.

Well, it's part of the movie now.

I mean what I said.

There will be no more sex scenes after tomorrow.

Now, if that's all we have to say, I'm going back to the hotel.

I guess that's all there is. I guess that's all there is.

We're about to meet a very important client of mine with whom I hope to

conclude a crucial deal.

Good.

We have to be nice to her.

I mean really nice.

And I'm going to need your help.

What does that mean?

Well, she prefers women.

And you're a very beautiful woman.

What are you saying?

I'm asking you for help.

Andre, you're asking me to have sex with her.

I'm asking you for help.

I'll help, but not that way.

Very well, then. Never mind.

I just thought you'd find the experience interesting.

Are you kidding?

I said never mind.

Have you ever made love to a woman?

No, no, don't look at me. Look away.

With a question like that?

Um, no.

Have you?

Yeah.

Um, do you like men too?

Sure.

I'm not prejudiced.

Anyone who is kind and gentle and adores me will do.

Yeah, I guess something special exists between women and... It's a whole other

level.

What you're saying is it's easier for you to talk to me about Peter than it is

to talk to Peter.

Yeah. Well, Annie, I'd like you to meet Elizabeth.

Hi. I'm just leaving.

Hi. Hi. Welcome.

Thank you. Please sit down. Thanks.

Did Peter talk to you about the scene?

Yeah, he did.

Good. How do you feel about it?

Oh, it's all right. I feel fine.

You're not nervous?

No, not at all.

Great. I'm happy for one of us.

Sandra.

Hello. Hello.

This is Catherine.

Hello. How do you do? You're the gallery owner from Los Angeles. Yes.

And are these the paintings? Yes. Good.

Well, let's have a drink first.

Andre, you know where it is?

Ah, yes, of course.

You know, Andre's told me so much about you.

And I must say, you're every bit as beautiful as he said. Oh, why, thank you

very much.

How long have you known Andre?

Oh, I haven't known him very long.

But I know him very well.

You have a magnificent gallery.

Thank you.

Here we are.

And thank you.

A toast to the new addition to your collection.

Cheers.

Come, let me show you the painting.

This is not what you ordered, but I brought it anyway.

No, you're right.

It's not what I wanted at all, Andre.

Well, give me a week. I'll have the other one ready. No, I'm not going to

give you a week.

I've already given you two.

Andre?

Elizabeth, stop. Cut.

We have to cut this. This is too weird, Peter.

If you want more sex scenes in this film, you'll have to hire somebody else.

What do I do now?

Improvise.

Annie,

I'm so glad I have you to talk to.

Anytime.

As long as you're there when I need a friend.

It's a fair trade.

Yeah.

You know, I had an affair with Rick.

Nobody knows that.

No, really.

So?

So, he's a great lover.

He's a shitty person.

You didn't know about the affair?

Of course not.

Well, you want him.

Rick and me.

Well, if I didn't have Peter, I'd probably run away with him, but it's

sex.

Sex. Very important.

Well, Sidney to throw a party at the location.

Save some bucks.

Well, at least we get free champagne.

Uh-huh.

Oh, there you are.

Come on.

My style.

Hi, Peter.

To us?

To the movie.

Come on outside.

Let's talk.

No. I mean it.

Just talk.

Why haven't I seen you?

We've seen each other every day.

Okay. Let's play games.

So let's go somewhere else and talk about it. Hi, you guys.

Hi.

Hi. I see your friends.

He's rescued you from me. See you later.

Peter was on his way out. Oh.

Oh, Inga, did you go for your costume fitting?

Oh, I'm not wearing a costume.

Then you'll be a superstar.

Oh, well.

Till my wonderful star.

Thank you, Sidney.

This is really an unexpected pleasure Why well my

friend told me you were gay That's interesting

He's just rehearsing.

You keep sneaking up on me.

I'm not sneaking up on you. You're just a little on edge, aren't you? Stop

telling me what I am.

You stop jerking off over Rick North. Oh, me jerking off? It's your movie now,

pal. Look, no one's jerking off to our movie except maybe your little friend,

Annie.

Oh, what are you accusing me of now?

Come on, everyone can see that pike is all over you.

Don't walk away from me when I'm talking to you, damn it!

I heard what you said.

Everyone heard what you said.

Are you happy?

Act like a man, damn it.

Oh, is that supposed to mean you didn't say anything?

No. Or behave like an asshole?

No.

I'm glad this movie's almost over. Why, aren't you having a good time?

I'm great.

I'm having a wonderful time, aren't you? Yeah, sure. Watching you roll around

with another man every day is a blast.

What on earth is happening here?

Listen to what you're saying.

Cut it up to there. How does it look to you?

I don't know.

I think it looks fine.

I think you should do the rough cut without me. I can't be objective.

Okay.

Maybe you shouldn't show me anything without it.

Are you Italian?

Come on in. The water's fine.

Later.

Who's that?

I need

to speak to you right

now. My dear Count, why so serious? This is a party. You owe me an explanation

and I want it now.

Excuse me.

Oh. Sorry.

Are you Catherine Averill?

Why?

Could I speak with you in private?

No.

Yeah, right, right.

Sure.

Hey, Peter.

Peter, wait.

Listen, everything under control?

Yeah, what do you mean? I mean, are we going to finish this picture?

Yeah. Well, okay, because I scheduled a press conference right after the wrap

party. Is that all right? Yeah, fine.

Bill, get everyone.

Let's finish this up.

Yeah.

How's the water?

Wonderful.

And now to our good health.

Ah, yes.

Greg, what are you doing here?

I'd like to talk to you.

Andre, this is my husband, Greg.

Yes, we do very good work.

I also admire your taste.

You don't mind if I ignore the compliment?

No, not at all.

Catherine, I want to talk to you alone.

Andre can hear whatever we have to say. I'm sure Gregory that... No, no, no,

Sue, I don't mind.

I, um... I've been crazy without you.

I became dependent on you.

But I learned something when you left.

I learned how to stand on my own two feet.

I want to thank you for that.

You protected me too much, Catherine. You let me think that everything was

just fine when it really wasn't true.

You wanted things that I wasn't giving you.

Too bad that you didn't think enough of me to tell me. You know, just to be

honest.

Who knows?

We might have even been able to work it out.

Anyway. I have never wanted to hurt you, Greg.

I just... Yeah, I know you just wanted more.

For what it's worth, I really love you.

Yeah. Well, enough of that, Catherine.

Listen, that's not the only reason I came.

Your friend in there is a crook.

A well-known sought-after one. The police have been following you for days.

Oh, don't... Oh, Catherine, he has been using your gallery to ship stolen

paintings. The police are here. They're waiting outside.

Apparently there's a homicide. They want to discuss with him also.

I don't believe you.

I didn't expect you would.

Andre. Yes.

Is it true what they say?

What they... Oh, my God. Nobody moves.

Oh, God.

Okay, come on. Come on.

Well, I guess there's nothing left for me to do but leave.

You take care of yourself.

Thank you.

We got a hit picture, I tell you.

Sidney loves everybody. Here, be a kid.

A little joke there.

Thank you very much. Hey, Peter.

You were right.

About what?

That was the only way it could end.

Hey, you were terrific.

Thanks. Thank you.

Perfect.

Are you all right?

You don't look very good.

The film's finished.

You still got plenty of work to do.

Look, Peter, I know it's none of my business, but you're my friend, so I'm

going to say it anyway.

Don't lose Val.

She's a very special woman.

I'll see you, old man.

Are you all right?

He makes me feel so shitty.

Your husband?

My husband.

What happened?

He got jealous even of you.

Of me?

Yeah. For some crazy reason, he's taking all this out on you now.

Have you two been able to talk?

No. Oh, God, I don't know what I'm going to do.

Look, the two of you went into this with your eyes open. You should be able to

work it out.

Yeah.

If you satisfied your wife, none of this would ever have happened.

Is that true?

Get out of here.

Leave me alone.

How was it directing your wife?

Difficult.

Interesting.

Will the rating be R or X? Oh, it'll be an R, definitely. Is it true that there

was actual intercourse performed in the film?

Oh, of course not. This is the only movie, remember?

What about the rumor that you'll be leaving your husband for your co-star,

Rick Norman?

That's an interesting rumor. I think I'll let my husband answer that one.

Darling?

I hope not.

I'm afraid that's all the time we have. Thank you so much for coming. You've

been just wonderful.

Oh, sir. Good for you.

Don't forget that picture on the page.

Yeah. Yeah. Goodbye.

Thank you so much. Hang around. Have a snack, something to drink. Thank you.

Any

for

your thoughts?

It'll cost you more than that.

Did you have an affair with Rick?

I mean, other than what happened on the set.

Yes.

And?

It was sex?

I was confused.

He's not you.

I guess I have taken a lot of things for granted about you being happy.

Peter.

It's taken me a long time to be able to talk.

I have been a self-involved idiot.

How's that for a description?

Not bad.

But I love you.

I never thought there was anything about which we couldn't communicate.

What I'm trying to say is that I love you.

And if you leave me, I am going to be miserable.

Don't.

Please.

You mean more miserable than usual?

Infinitely.

Peter, I don't want to leave you.

That's the movie.

This is us.

I want us to be together.

And I've never really been unhappy.

I've just been unconscious.

Let's get the hell out of here and go home.