1 00:01:12,935 --> 00:01:15,521 Mr. Taransky...? 2 00:01:15,605 --> 00:01:17,398 She's... 3 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:19,567 She's walking? 4 00:01:19,650 --> 00:01:21,569 Don't tell me she's walking. 5 00:01:21,652 --> 00:01:23,404 She can't walk. 6 00:01:24,780 --> 00:01:28,366 - Nicola! - This, this... 7 00:01:28,450 --> 00:01:29,743 - not this. - Nicola! 8 00:01:29,784 --> 00:01:31,912 - How was your massage? - You're in breach. 9 00:01:31,995 --> 00:01:34,248 - Cigarette. - Is this about the new pages? 10 00:01:34,332 --> 00:01:35,916 Because I made the changes, 11 00:01:35,999 --> 00:01:37,751 all the changes you wanted. 12 00:01:37,834 --> 00:01:40,212 You are virtually in every scene. 13 00:01:40,295 --> 00:01:43,256 It is not the size of the role, Viktor. 14 00:01:43,340 --> 00:01:45,884 Am I, or am I not entitled 15 00:01:45,967 --> 00:01:48,762 to the biggest trailer on the lot? Hmm? 16 00:01:48,845 --> 00:01:51,056 It's the biggest on earth. 17 00:01:51,139 --> 00:01:52,891 I swear. 18 00:01:52,974 --> 00:01:54,767 It's a 50-foot Airstream. 19 00:01:54,808 --> 00:01:56,769 They don't make them any longer. 20 00:01:56,810 --> 00:01:59,105 - Taller, Viktor. - Taller? 21 00:01:59,147 --> 00:02:00,774 - Taller! - What? 22 00:02:00,857 --> 00:02:02,691 Eh. 23 00:02:05,236 --> 00:02:07,446 You've insulted me for the last time. 24 00:02:07,530 --> 00:02:09,406 You're right. It's actually-- 25 00:02:09,448 --> 00:02:10,366 It's actually taller. 26 00:02:10,407 --> 00:02:12,368 - You're right. It's amazing. - Coffee! 27 00:02:12,409 --> 00:02:14,495 Wait a minute. 28 00:02:14,578 --> 00:02:17,081 The tires are overinflated. 29 00:02:17,122 --> 00:02:19,083 See? It's just this. 30 00:02:21,209 --> 00:02:23,711 See? Look. Here. 31 00:02:23,753 --> 00:02:25,756 - The air comes right out. - This is sad. 32 00:02:25,840 --> 00:02:27,716 See? It's lower already. 33 00:02:27,800 --> 00:02:30,051 Nicola, I beg you. Don't do this to me. 34 00:02:30,134 --> 00:02:32,387 You know, I had three other offers. 35 00:02:32,470 --> 00:02:34,389 I only signed on to this picture... 36 00:02:34,472 --> 00:02:37,225 - out of loyalty. - Well, then show me some. 37 00:02:37,308 --> 00:02:38,810 They're going to shut me down! 38 00:02:38,893 --> 00:02:40,728 It's not working, Viktor. 39 00:02:40,812 --> 00:02:42,564 I mean, my God! 40 00:02:42,605 --> 00:02:44,899 The scene with the thousand geese?! 41 00:02:44,983 --> 00:02:47,067 I don't understand this film! 42 00:02:47,150 --> 00:02:50,195 Nobody is going to understand this film. 43 00:02:50,279 --> 00:02:53,116 I already put out a press release citing creative differences. 44 00:02:53,199 --> 00:02:55,118 So just let it go. 45 00:02:55,160 --> 00:02:57,077 You went to the press? 46 00:02:57,119 --> 00:02:58,996 Do we have everything? 47 00:02:59,037 --> 00:03:00,873 All right. You know what? 48 00:03:00,956 --> 00:03:02,332 You're right. 49 00:03:02,416 --> 00:03:05,043 You are right. And when you're right, you're right. 50 00:03:05,127 --> 00:03:07,171 - Thank you. - Let me help you with these. 51 00:03:07,254 --> 00:03:09,006 'Cause you oughta go. 52 00:03:09,089 --> 00:03:11,008 - I don't deserve you. - Oh. 53 00:03:11,091 --> 00:03:13,010 This film doesn't deserve you. 54 00:03:13,093 --> 00:03:16,387 It deserves much, much better than you! 55 00:03:16,429 --> 00:03:18,015 Creative differences? 56 00:03:18,098 --> 00:03:20,184 The difference is you're not creative. 57 00:03:25,771 --> 00:03:27,690 To hell, please. 58 00:03:41,953 --> 00:03:43,413 Jack? 59 00:03:44,624 --> 00:03:46,876 Jack, are you there? 60 00:03:46,959 --> 00:03:48,544 She's good. 61 00:03:48,628 --> 00:03:51,588 You can hardly tell she's reading off a teleprompter. 62 00:03:51,588 --> 00:03:53,048 I'm right here. 63 00:03:54,299 --> 00:03:56,009 Right beside you. 64 00:03:59,930 --> 00:04:00,805 Look. 65 00:04:02,140 --> 00:04:03,683 I've analyzed this footage. 66 00:04:03,767 --> 00:04:06,186 We've got everything we need in the can already. 67 00:04:06,228 --> 00:04:08,479 If I could just make the proper adjustments, 68 00:04:08,562 --> 00:04:11,733 we can finish this film without her. 69 00:04:11,816 --> 00:04:14,736 Viktor, according to the writ her attorneys filed at noon today, 70 00:04:14,778 --> 00:04:18,280 they'll sue if the film is released with Nicola in a single frame. 71 00:04:18,364 --> 00:04:20,574 They will sue, Viktor. They're serious. 72 00:04:20,658 --> 00:04:21,992 So let's recast. 73 00:04:22,076 --> 00:04:24,371 Nicola Anders is the only actress in the world 74 00:04:24,412 --> 00:04:25,663 that could play that part. 75 00:04:25,704 --> 00:04:27,706 - It's a remake, Hal. - That's right. 76 00:04:27,790 --> 00:04:29,917 Nicola Anders is not bigger than this picture. 77 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:32,294 Of course she is, Viktor. 78 00:04:32,378 --> 00:04:34,254 No other name is going to sign on now. 79 00:04:34,337 --> 00:04:36,882 Who needs a name? We'll cast an unknown. 80 00:04:36,966 --> 00:04:39,009 I'm not going to play opposite an unknown. 81 00:04:39,093 --> 00:04:41,887 - We can't sell an unknown. - The numbers don't work. 82 00:04:41,929 --> 00:04:45,056 If we ever want to be in the Nicola Anders business again, 83 00:04:45,139 --> 00:04:47,600 we have to cut our losses and shelve the picture. 84 00:04:47,684 --> 00:04:49,185 No! 85 00:04:49,269 --> 00:04:51,355 I will not give in to that blackmailing-- 86 00:04:51,438 --> 00:04:53,106 Viktor, let's take a walk. 87 00:04:53,147 --> 00:04:54,941 Ridiculous performance. 88 00:04:54,983 --> 00:04:56,818 I told you she was bad. 89 00:04:56,860 --> 00:04:58,653 No, yours in there. 90 00:04:58,736 --> 00:05:01,905 Why do you always have to make things so difficult for yourself? 91 00:05:01,989 --> 00:05:04,492 Difficult? I'm being difficult? 92 00:05:04,576 --> 00:05:06,077 Yes. Mm-hmm. 93 00:05:07,412 --> 00:05:10,289 Elaine, do you know what these are? 94 00:05:10,330 --> 00:05:12,457 Mike 'n' Ike's? 95 00:05:12,541 --> 00:05:14,084 They're not just any Mike 'n' Ike's, 96 00:05:14,168 --> 00:05:15,627 These are cherry Mike 'n' Ike's. 97 00:05:15,711 --> 00:05:18,006 Do you know why I, Viktor Taransky, 98 00:05:18,089 --> 00:05:20,174 two-time Academy Award nominated director-- 99 00:05:20,215 --> 00:05:22,134 Viktor, that was "Short Subject." 100 00:05:22,217 --> 00:05:25,554 --overseeing the most cherished movie project of my entire career, 101 00:05:25,637 --> 00:05:27,514 am walking around with-- look, look, look... 102 00:05:27,598 --> 00:05:29,516 pockets full of these... things?! 103 00:05:29,600 --> 00:05:31,768 I have a feeling you're going to tell me. 104 00:05:31,810 --> 00:05:35,314 I'm going to tell you why. Because Ms. Nicola Anders, 105 00:05:35,397 --> 00:05:37,356 supermodel with a SAG card, 106 00:05:37,440 --> 00:05:39,609 has it written in her contract 107 00:05:39,650 --> 00:05:41,569 that all cherry Mike 'n' Ike's 108 00:05:41,652 --> 00:05:43,197 be removed from her candy dish, 109 00:05:43,280 --> 00:05:46,491 along with strict instructions that any room she walks into 110 00:05:46,574 --> 00:05:49,202 must have seven packs of cigarettes waiting for her-- 111 00:05:49,285 --> 00:05:50,620 three of them opened; 112 00:05:50,703 --> 00:05:53,206 that there be a personal Jacuzzi 113 00:05:53,247 --> 00:05:55,708 within 80 paces of her dressing room; 114 00:05:55,750 --> 00:05:57,710 and that any time she travels, 115 00:05:57,752 --> 00:06:00,129 her nanny must fly with her first-class. 116 00:06:00,213 --> 00:06:02,131 So, what's wrong with that? 117 00:06:02,173 --> 00:06:03,965 Elaine, she doesn't have children. 118 00:06:04,007 --> 00:06:06,426 Don't you see? They're mocking us. 119 00:06:06,510 --> 00:06:08,553 They're mocking-- we're at their mercy. 120 00:06:08,638 --> 00:06:11,599 What happened? I mean, we always had movie stars, 121 00:06:11,641 --> 00:06:13,975 but they used to be our stars, remember? 122 00:06:14,017 --> 00:06:16,311 We were the ones who would tell them what to do. 123 00:06:16,394 --> 00:06:18,146 And we would tell them what to wear, 124 00:06:18,230 --> 00:06:20,148 - who to date-- - That's what you want?! 125 00:06:20,232 --> 00:06:21,817 When they were under contract to us, 126 00:06:21,900 --> 00:06:24,319 we could change their names if we wanted to. 127 00:06:24,361 --> 00:06:25,821 - More than once. - Viktor, 128 00:06:25,904 --> 00:06:27,447 do you realize you're nostalgic 129 00:06:27,531 --> 00:06:29,366 for an era you weren't even born in?! 130 00:06:29,449 --> 00:06:31,867 I do remember why I got into this business. 131 00:06:31,951 --> 00:06:34,913 - You seem to have forgotten. - Oh, please. Come on. 132 00:06:34,996 --> 00:06:36,998 New York-- Cassavetes. Remember? 133 00:06:37,040 --> 00:06:38,834 - Here we go. - What were we doing? 134 00:06:38,917 --> 00:06:40,960 We were trying to make something important. 135 00:06:41,001 --> 00:06:42,127 I don't know. 136 00:06:42,211 --> 00:06:44,630 Shine a little light in that darkened cinema. 137 00:06:44,713 --> 00:06:46,423 It's called a projector. 138 00:06:46,507 --> 00:06:48,801 Illuminate hearts and minds with a ray of truth. 139 00:06:48,843 --> 00:06:50,719 I thought that's what we were doing. 140 00:06:50,803 --> 00:06:54,181 I have good memories of those days, too. 141 00:06:54,265 --> 00:06:56,267 I do, but this isn't about that-- 142 00:06:56,350 --> 00:06:57,475 or you, or me, 143 00:06:57,559 --> 00:06:59,811 or some high-minded ideal. This is business. 144 00:06:59,894 --> 00:07:01,313 - Spare me. - Look around. 145 00:07:01,355 --> 00:07:03,315 Who do you think pays for all of this? 146 00:07:03,315 --> 00:07:05,109 This is about investment and return. 147 00:07:05,192 --> 00:07:06,860 I'm not interested in investment and return! 148 00:07:06,943 --> 00:07:08,736 I'm not interested in who pays for anything! 149 00:07:08,820 --> 00:07:10,947 I'm trying to make a movie! 150 00:07:11,030 --> 00:07:13,700 I'm responsible for this, Viktor. 151 00:07:13,783 --> 00:07:15,493 Those days in New York... 152 00:07:17,537 --> 00:07:19,789 It's over, Viktor. 153 00:07:25,836 --> 00:07:27,714 You're not renewing my contract? 154 00:07:27,797 --> 00:07:29,716 How can I?! 155 00:07:29,799 --> 00:07:32,886 Your last three pictures tanked. 156 00:07:32,968 --> 00:07:35,304 No bankable star is going to work with you after this. 157 00:07:35,387 --> 00:07:37,806 I mean, if you just compromised a little. 158 00:07:40,894 --> 00:07:43,770 Well, it's not every day you're fired 159 00:07:43,812 --> 00:07:45,647 by the mother of your own child. 160 00:07:47,900 --> 00:07:50,777 You and I both know that I kept you on 161 00:07:50,818 --> 00:07:53,321 after the divorce for old time's sake. 162 00:07:53,404 --> 00:07:56,492 And so you could still hold your head up in front of Lainey. 163 00:07:56,575 --> 00:07:59,328 - I fought for you. - Yeah, well... 164 00:08:08,003 --> 00:08:09,754 I'm sorry, Viktor. 165 00:08:35,363 --> 00:08:36,780 Dad! 166 00:08:38,657 --> 00:08:40,659 - Sweetheart. - Hey, Dad. 167 00:08:42,202 --> 00:08:43,954 - How are you, honey? - Good. 168 00:08:45,204 --> 00:08:46,957 I'm sorry Mom canned you. 169 00:08:48,708 --> 00:08:50,710 I'm going to finish this picture. 170 00:08:50,794 --> 00:08:53,171 Lainey, I'm going to finish it. 171 00:08:54,713 --> 00:08:56,966 Because it's important. 172 00:08:58,175 --> 00:09:00,220 I know you will, Dad. 173 00:09:00,303 --> 00:09:02,138 You're Viktor Taransky. 174 00:09:03,305 --> 00:09:04,932 I'm Viktor Taransky. 175 00:09:07,434 --> 00:09:09,895 'Kay. Bye, Dad. 176 00:09:16,652 --> 00:09:18,445 - Hi, sweetheart. - Hey, Mom. 177 00:09:18,529 --> 00:09:19,989 Are you okay? 178 00:09:20,072 --> 00:09:22,282 I'm Viktor Taransky. 179 00:09:35,170 --> 00:09:37,088 Mr. Taransky? 180 00:09:37,172 --> 00:09:38,965 Mr. Taransky, thank God. 181 00:09:39,048 --> 00:09:40,258 I've been trying to see you. 182 00:09:40,341 --> 00:09:42,427 I've been calling. 183 00:09:42,510 --> 00:09:44,470 Your assistant won't put me through. 184 00:09:44,512 --> 00:09:46,723 I told her it was a matter of life and death. 185 00:09:46,806 --> 00:09:49,266 I was afraid I wasn't going to get to you in time. 186 00:09:49,349 --> 00:09:51,477 Please, just... 187 00:09:51,518 --> 00:09:53,438 - Keep your distance. - I did it! 188 00:09:53,521 --> 00:09:54,439 I did it! 189 00:09:54,522 --> 00:09:56,482 I licked skin, I licked hair, 190 00:09:56,565 --> 00:09:59,693 - I licked every part of her. - I'm going to call security. 191 00:09:59,735 --> 00:10:01,778 I'll call security if you don't back off. 192 00:10:01,862 --> 00:10:04,281 I have her, Mr. Taransky. 193 00:10:04,364 --> 00:10:06,408 The answer to your prayers. 194 00:10:06,492 --> 00:10:09,786 - The answer to this. - I was misquoted. 195 00:10:09,828 --> 00:10:11,997 I have your new leading-lady right here. 196 00:10:12,039 --> 00:10:14,624 In my pants. 197 00:10:16,876 --> 00:10:18,837 Please, sir, I don't know you. 198 00:10:18,879 --> 00:10:22,132 - I don't know where you come from-- - It's me! 199 00:10:22,216 --> 00:10:24,133 Mr. Taransky, don't-- 200 00:10:24,217 --> 00:10:25,843 Don't you recognize me? 201 00:10:25,885 --> 00:10:29,305 The Future of Film Conference in San Jose. 202 00:10:29,347 --> 00:10:31,265 Remember that? Hank. 203 00:10:31,349 --> 00:10:33,351 Hank Aleno. 204 00:10:33,434 --> 00:10:35,645 I was a keynote speaker. You must remember my speech. 205 00:10:35,728 --> 00:10:37,772 - "Who Needs Humans?" - Right. 206 00:10:39,065 --> 00:10:40,982 You were booed off the stage. 207 00:10:41,066 --> 00:10:43,985 - Whoa, that's got to be... - Eight years ago. 208 00:10:44,027 --> 00:10:46,280 And that whole time I never left my computer. 209 00:10:46,364 --> 00:10:48,324 Uh-huh. Good for you, Hank. 210 00:10:48,407 --> 00:10:50,116 Well, it's good and bad. 211 00:10:50,200 --> 00:10:52,118 That's what caused this. The eye tumor. 212 00:10:52,202 --> 00:10:54,955 - Microwaves from the screen. - I'm sorry. 213 00:10:54,996 --> 00:10:56,873 Don't be, because it was worth it. 214 00:10:59,084 --> 00:11:00,502 You have to see her. 215 00:11:00,544 --> 00:11:02,295 Oh, I've seen those. 216 00:11:02,420 --> 00:11:04,506 - Not like this. - I'll take care of that. 217 00:11:04,548 --> 00:11:07,133 Yeah, well, you're talking about a "syn-thespian." 218 00:11:07,175 --> 00:11:10,302 - A virtual actor. - No, we call them "vac-tors." 219 00:11:10,386 --> 00:11:12,180 "Vac-tors"? I need flesh. 220 00:11:12,264 --> 00:11:13,765 - Flesh is weak. - It can't be done. 221 00:11:13,849 --> 00:11:16,309 It can be done. With my new computer code, 222 00:11:16,393 --> 00:11:18,144 it can be done. 223 00:11:18,227 --> 00:11:20,771 You and me... 224 00:11:20,855 --> 00:11:22,565 we can do this together. 225 00:11:22,648 --> 00:11:24,442 I don't know anything about computers. 226 00:11:24,526 --> 00:11:28,112 See, that's why-- that's why you're so perfect. 227 00:11:28,195 --> 00:11:30,447 You have something... 228 00:11:30,531 --> 00:11:32,950 - that I don't have. - What's that? 229 00:11:34,201 --> 00:11:35,827 An eye. 230 00:11:35,869 --> 00:11:38,122 An eye for performance. 231 00:11:38,205 --> 00:11:40,124 You know the truth when you see it. 232 00:11:40,207 --> 00:11:42,418 I know. 233 00:11:42,501 --> 00:11:45,044 I mean, I've seen your movies. 234 00:11:45,128 --> 00:11:46,963 I love your movies. 235 00:11:48,214 --> 00:11:51,093 - You love my movies? - "Straw God." 236 00:11:52,719 --> 00:11:54,637 That changed my life. 237 00:11:54,721 --> 00:11:57,015 You saw "Straw God"? 238 00:11:57,056 --> 00:12:00,018 I have seen every frame of your work. 239 00:12:01,144 --> 00:12:02,936 You're the only filmmaker 240 00:12:03,020 --> 00:12:04,981 with the artistic integrity... 241 00:12:06,858 --> 00:12:08,651 to realize my vision. 242 00:12:10,944 --> 00:12:13,280 You and me, art and science-- 243 00:12:14,698 --> 00:12:16,366 We're the perfect marriage. 244 00:12:16,450 --> 00:12:18,620 Hank... 245 00:12:18,661 --> 00:12:20,454 I've had a rough day today. 246 00:12:20,537 --> 00:12:22,122 But, I tell you what, 247 00:12:22,206 --> 00:12:24,708 I'll call you about this next week. 248 00:12:24,791 --> 00:12:27,503 - We can talk. - I won't be here in a week. 249 00:12:27,586 --> 00:12:30,547 - The tumor is inoperable. - I'll call you about it, okay? 250 00:12:30,631 --> 00:12:33,634 That's what I'm trying to say. The tumor is inoperable. 251 00:12:34,885 --> 00:12:36,595 I'll be dead. 252 00:12:39,347 --> 00:12:41,390 Well, I'm already dead. 253 00:12:49,565 --> 00:12:51,150 Call me! 254 00:12:51,234 --> 00:12:53,653 This week! 255 00:12:55,403 --> 00:12:57,156 Please. 256 00:13:14,840 --> 00:13:16,925 What do you mean she won't work with me? 257 00:13:17,008 --> 00:13:18,760 She's done nothing. 258 00:13:18,844 --> 00:13:21,263 She doesn't have a single credit to her name. 259 00:13:21,346 --> 00:13:23,598 Better no credits than a Taransky credit. 260 00:13:23,682 --> 00:13:25,433 Art, you don't understand. 261 00:13:25,517 --> 00:13:28,019 I've mortgaged everything to finish this film. 262 00:13:28,103 --> 00:13:29,938 The creditors are calling me. 263 00:13:29,980 --> 00:13:31,939 They're at the door for God's sake. 264 00:13:31,981 --> 00:13:34,775 Hello? 265 00:13:36,027 --> 00:13:37,445 Damn it! 266 00:13:39,655 --> 00:13:41,615 Mr. Taransky. 267 00:13:43,659 --> 00:13:45,870 Mr. Taransky! 268 00:13:52,042 --> 00:13:55,045 - Mr. Taransky! - No, I'm not him! 269 00:13:55,129 --> 00:13:57,797 - Mr. Taransky! - I'm not him! 270 00:13:57,881 --> 00:13:58,965 Mr. Taransky! 271 00:13:59,048 --> 00:14:01,217 Hank Aleno! 272 00:14:04,972 --> 00:14:08,057 I represent the estate of Mr. Hank Aleno. 273 00:14:09,309 --> 00:14:12,562 It was his last wish that you have this. 274 00:14:17,650 --> 00:14:18,568 What is it? 275 00:14:18,651 --> 00:14:20,236 I have no idea. 276 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:21,821 He wanted you to have it. 277 00:15:54,827 --> 00:15:56,579 Valarie! 278 00:15:58,330 --> 00:15:59,790 Valarie! 279 00:16:05,129 --> 00:16:06,839 Valarie! 280 00:16:11,051 --> 00:16:13,888 Valarie, what are you running from? 281 00:16:13,929 --> 00:16:16,056 From Valarie. 282 00:16:19,560 --> 00:16:21,978 Valarie, no! 283 00:16:34,157 --> 00:16:35,950 Jack, are you there? 284 00:16:38,785 --> 00:16:41,706 Something like this can happen and what... 285 00:16:41,790 --> 00:16:44,626 was it for? 286 00:16:44,709 --> 00:16:46,252 Why are we here? 287 00:16:47,461 --> 00:16:49,797 Is that what you're asking, Jack? 288 00:16:49,880 --> 00:16:52,174 Why are we here? 289 00:16:54,469 --> 00:16:56,345 No why... 290 00:16:57,805 --> 00:16:59,348 just here. 291 00:17:01,517 --> 00:17:03,685 Just here. 292 00:17:33,798 --> 00:17:36,551 Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, 293 00:17:36,634 --> 00:17:39,720 I know I may be guilty of a crime, 294 00:17:41,263 --> 00:17:44,307 but it was committed with the purest of intentions. 295 00:17:44,391 --> 00:17:47,395 I wanted to send a message 296 00:17:47,478 --> 00:17:49,397 to the acting community 297 00:17:49,480 --> 00:17:51,231 who... 298 00:17:51,314 --> 00:17:53,525 put themselves above the work, 299 00:17:53,608 --> 00:17:56,111 who put themselves above me. 300 00:17:56,153 --> 00:17:57,696 So, what did you guys think? 301 00:17:57,779 --> 00:17:59,906 So fake. 302 00:17:59,948 --> 00:18:02,242 Totally artificial. 303 00:18:06,371 --> 00:18:09,498 Like we're suppose to believe that was 19th century Lisbon. 304 00:18:09,582 --> 00:18:11,333 - Come on. - Guys... 305 00:18:11,418 --> 00:18:13,837 Who's looking at the sets when she's on screen? 306 00:18:13,920 --> 00:18:15,338 Oh, yeah. 307 00:18:17,590 --> 00:18:18,924 There he is. 308 00:18:19,008 --> 00:18:20,843 That's my dad, Viktor Taransky. 309 00:18:24,723 --> 00:18:27,641 - She was magnificent. - She's absolutely unreal. 310 00:18:27,683 --> 00:18:29,351 Breathtaking. 311 00:18:29,435 --> 00:18:31,687 She wasn't too... cartoony, or anything? 312 00:18:31,770 --> 00:18:32,730 The nun? 313 00:18:32,771 --> 00:18:34,606 Or are you talking about the mother? 314 00:18:34,689 --> 00:18:37,567 A star like that, who cares about the supporting cast? 315 00:18:37,650 --> 00:18:40,112 Congratulations again. She's not of this earth. 316 00:18:40,196 --> 00:18:43,115 - You should be very proud. - Oh, not of this earth. 317 00:18:44,574 --> 00:18:46,785 And the rest of the film, what did you think? 318 00:18:46,826 --> 00:18:49,662 She's a miracle. Where did you find her? 319 00:18:49,746 --> 00:18:51,081 Well... 320 00:18:51,165 --> 00:18:54,793 I saw her picture... on the computer. 321 00:18:54,834 --> 00:18:56,085 A computer? 322 00:18:57,504 --> 00:19:00,924 You really didn't notice anything unusual about her? 323 00:19:01,007 --> 00:19:03,050 Only her brilliance. To be honest, 324 00:19:03,133 --> 00:19:04,385 with what you had to work with, 325 00:19:04,469 --> 00:19:06,304 I was expecting a train wreck. 326 00:19:06,346 --> 00:19:08,890 - You really pulled it off. - I did? 327 00:19:08,973 --> 00:19:12,351 Yeah. I have a feeling Mom's going to take you back after this. 328 00:19:14,269 --> 00:19:16,522 Back on the lot. That's what-- 329 00:19:16,605 --> 00:19:18,274 I know. I know. Come on, let's go. 330 00:19:19,942 --> 00:19:23,612 A dazzling new ingenue has come from seemingly nowhere 331 00:19:23,654 --> 00:19:25,614 to capture the hearts of movie-going audiences around the world 332 00:19:25,656 --> 00:19:27,574 to capture the hearts of movie-going audiences around the world 333 00:19:27,658 --> 00:19:31,036 in her debut film "Sunrise, Sunset." 334 00:19:31,078 --> 00:19:33,163 But who is Simone? 335 00:19:33,247 --> 00:19:34,957 We know so little about her. 336 00:19:35,040 --> 00:19:37,375 And why the secrecy? 337 00:19:37,458 --> 00:19:40,253 All we know for sure is that she was discovered 338 00:19:40,336 --> 00:19:42,672 by little-known director, Viktor Tarinsky. 339 00:19:42,755 --> 00:19:44,633 Taransky. 340 00:19:50,638 --> 00:19:52,223 Simone! 341 00:19:52,306 --> 00:19:54,225 Simone? 342 00:19:54,308 --> 00:19:56,936 - Good to see you, too, Elaine. - Where is she? 343 00:19:57,019 --> 00:19:59,689 - She's not here. - Why isn't she with you? 344 00:19:59,772 --> 00:20:02,775 Why? Because she would never come to something like this. 345 00:20:02,859 --> 00:20:04,442 She's intensely private. 346 00:20:04,484 --> 00:20:06,653 Back to work, everyone. She's not here. 347 00:20:06,695 --> 00:20:08,864 Hey, listen. Have you read the reviews? 348 00:20:08,947 --> 00:20:10,491 They're love letters. 349 00:20:10,575 --> 00:20:13,869 Listen to this one. Oh, here. 350 00:20:13,910 --> 00:20:17,122 Simone has the voice of a young Jane Fonda, 351 00:20:17,164 --> 00:20:18,915 the body of Sophia Loren, 352 00:20:18,999 --> 00:20:20,959 the grace of well, Grace Kelly-- 353 00:20:21,001 --> 00:20:23,712 ha-ha-- and the face... 354 00:20:23,795 --> 00:20:26,131 of Audrey Hepburn combined with an angel. 355 00:20:27,382 --> 00:20:29,801 - Almost right. - I can't wait to meet her. 356 00:20:29,843 --> 00:20:31,969 Oh, I don't know if that's going to happen. 357 00:20:32,052 --> 00:20:34,096 Why not? 358 00:20:34,180 --> 00:20:36,391 She is somewhat of a recluse. 359 00:20:36,475 --> 00:20:38,518 That's how she stays so pure. 360 00:20:38,602 --> 00:20:41,645 She isolates herself in her art. 361 00:20:41,729 --> 00:20:43,647 Viktor, it's my studio. 362 00:20:43,731 --> 00:20:45,774 Elaine, it's my actor. 363 00:20:45,858 --> 00:20:48,569 There are other studios. 364 00:20:48,652 --> 00:20:50,529 There's only one Simone. 365 00:20:50,571 --> 00:20:52,948 Okay, have it your way, Viktor. 366 00:21:01,831 --> 00:21:02,917 Hello, Walter. 367 00:21:03,000 --> 00:21:04,585 Nobody came in or went out, 368 00:21:04,668 --> 00:21:06,753 - just like you said. - Very good. 369 00:21:06,836 --> 00:21:08,755 - Mr. Taransky? - Yes? 370 00:21:08,838 --> 00:21:11,800 Is Ms. Simone coming in today? 371 00:21:13,343 --> 00:21:16,262 She's already here. She arrived before you got here. 372 00:21:16,304 --> 00:21:18,681 She's going to leave long after you're gone. 373 00:21:18,723 --> 00:21:20,600 Remember, under no circumstances 374 00:21:20,683 --> 00:21:23,686 are you or anybody else ever to enter this set 375 00:21:23,770 --> 00:21:26,146 without my express permission, understood? 376 00:21:26,230 --> 00:21:27,648 Yes, sir. 377 00:21:27,731 --> 00:21:29,567 Mr. Taransky? 378 00:21:29,651 --> 00:21:31,861 What if it catches on fire? 379 00:21:33,821 --> 00:21:35,364 Let it burn. 380 00:22:20,657 --> 00:22:22,493 Good morning, Simone. 381 00:22:25,496 --> 00:22:27,622 Good morning, Mr. Taransky. 382 00:22:33,795 --> 00:22:37,215 Simone, a star is... 383 00:22:37,299 --> 00:22:39,926 digitized. 384 00:22:39,968 --> 00:22:41,887 Do you know what this means? 385 00:22:41,970 --> 00:22:44,930 We have stepped into a new dimension. 386 00:22:46,182 --> 00:22:49,102 Our ability to manufacture fraud 387 00:22:49,186 --> 00:22:52,772 now exceeds our ability to detect it. 388 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:56,358 I am the death of real. 389 00:22:58,527 --> 00:23:00,530 ...death of real. 390 00:23:00,614 --> 00:23:02,657 ...death of real. 391 00:23:07,620 --> 00:23:09,413 Too much Meryl Streep. 392 00:23:16,128 --> 00:23:17,588 A little less Streep. 393 00:23:19,799 --> 00:23:21,716 And a little more... 394 00:23:23,134 --> 00:23:24,803 Bacall. 395 00:23:24,886 --> 00:23:28,015 Is this better, Mr. Taransky? 396 00:23:28,057 --> 00:23:30,016 Much. 397 00:23:30,099 --> 00:23:31,559 While we're at it, 398 00:23:31,643 --> 00:23:33,561 there's a little something 399 00:23:33,645 --> 00:23:35,980 I want to add to your repertoire. 400 00:23:37,107 --> 00:23:39,316 You've got the wrong Holly Golightly. 401 00:23:39,399 --> 00:23:42,070 Remember that thing Audrey Hepburn does 402 00:23:42,153 --> 00:23:44,030 in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"? 403 00:23:49,993 --> 00:23:51,578 How do I look? 404 00:23:59,169 --> 00:24:00,629 Give me Audrey. 405 00:24:00,671 --> 00:24:02,422 How do I look? 406 00:24:03,590 --> 00:24:05,217 Perfect. 407 00:24:05,259 --> 00:24:07,845 Perfect, Simone. 408 00:24:07,928 --> 00:24:09,346 Perfect. 409 00:24:11,056 --> 00:24:12,891 Oh, God. 410 00:24:14,101 --> 00:24:16,519 I'm so relaxed around you. 411 00:24:19,940 --> 00:24:21,984 I'm so myself. 412 00:24:27,280 --> 00:24:28,865 You did create me. 413 00:24:28,948 --> 00:24:32,869 I just brought someone else's dream to life. 414 00:24:35,079 --> 00:24:36,414 Mr. Taransky, 415 00:24:36,497 --> 00:24:40,251 we both know I was nothing without you. 416 00:24:40,293 --> 00:24:42,544 I was computer code. 417 00:24:42,627 --> 00:24:45,213 I was ones and zeros. 418 00:24:45,297 --> 00:24:47,091 I was nothing. 419 00:24:48,551 --> 00:24:51,386 Well... 420 00:24:51,470 --> 00:24:53,388 that's true. 421 00:24:53,472 --> 00:24:56,224 I don't want to boast, but... 422 00:24:56,308 --> 00:24:59,895 Are you ever going to tell the truth about me, Mr. Taransky? 423 00:25:01,188 --> 00:25:03,148 I'm going tell the truth about you. 424 00:25:03,231 --> 00:25:05,358 Why wouldn't i? 425 00:25:05,442 --> 00:25:07,819 Of course... 426 00:25:07,861 --> 00:25:10,488 with Hank's tragic passing, 427 00:25:12,240 --> 00:25:13,825 his secret did die with him. 428 00:25:17,328 --> 00:25:19,872 This is a classic case of 429 00:25:19,955 --> 00:25:23,876 technology in search of an artist. 430 00:25:25,712 --> 00:25:27,546 Someone with integrity, 431 00:25:27,588 --> 00:25:30,007 someone with vision, someone who can see. 432 00:25:31,258 --> 00:25:34,720 See beyond this irrational 433 00:25:34,803 --> 00:25:36,346 allegiance to flesh and blood. 434 00:25:36,429 --> 00:25:37,972 Someone who can see 435 00:25:38,056 --> 00:25:41,018 that with the rise in the price of a real actor 436 00:25:41,102 --> 00:25:43,853 and the fall in the price of a fake, 437 00:25:43,937 --> 00:25:46,856 that the scales have tipped-- 438 00:25:46,940 --> 00:25:49,025 naturally in favor of the fake. 439 00:25:53,113 --> 00:25:54,864 Someone who can see 440 00:25:54,906 --> 00:25:57,158 that if a performance is genuine, 441 00:25:58,326 --> 00:26:00,537 it doesn't matter if the actor's real or not. 442 00:26:02,579 --> 00:26:05,333 And what's real anymore? 443 00:26:05,375 --> 00:26:07,335 Most actors these days 444 00:26:07,377 --> 00:26:09,337 have digital work done to them. 445 00:26:10,879 --> 00:26:12,381 It's a gray area. 446 00:26:14,424 --> 00:26:16,343 The only real truth is the work. 447 00:26:18,429 --> 00:26:20,556 I'm going to tell the truth about you 448 00:26:20,639 --> 00:26:23,016 after your next picture. 449 00:26:28,938 --> 00:26:30,690 You're so beautiful. 450 00:26:37,572 --> 00:26:39,532 You're too beautiful. 451 00:26:43,619 --> 00:26:45,372 We're going to fix that. 452 00:27:06,308 --> 00:27:08,226 Is this on? 453 00:27:09,978 --> 00:27:13,899 I will not be taking any questions regarding Simone. 454 00:27:13,982 --> 00:27:15,942 I do, however, have a statement 455 00:27:16,026 --> 00:27:17,861 to read on her behalf. 456 00:27:21,573 --> 00:27:23,992 "To Whom it May Concern: 457 00:27:24,034 --> 00:27:26,620 I'm deeply grateful for the extraordinary 458 00:27:26,661 --> 00:27:29,623 public response to Mr. Taransky's film. 459 00:27:29,664 --> 00:27:33,000 At this time I will be conducting no interviews, 460 00:27:33,083 --> 00:27:35,586 or making publicity appearances-- 461 00:27:35,669 --> 00:27:39,466 - This is unbelievable. - I politely request that the press 462 00:27:39,508 --> 00:27:43,844 respect my privacy and let the work speak for itself. 463 00:27:43,928 --> 00:27:45,721 Yours truly, Simone." 464 00:27:45,763 --> 00:27:48,307 Viktor! Who is Simone dating?! 465 00:27:48,390 --> 00:27:50,184 Where did you find her? 466 00:27:50,267 --> 00:27:53,312 - Is Simone her real name? - Didn't I make it clear? 467 00:27:53,395 --> 00:27:55,189 No questions regarding Simone. 468 00:27:55,231 --> 00:27:57,399 We're just trying to get some answers. 469 00:27:57,441 --> 00:27:59,442 I will make my final statement. 470 00:27:59,526 --> 00:28:03,989 Ms. Simone begins production on her new film today-- 471 00:28:04,073 --> 00:28:06,075 "Eternity Forever." 472 00:28:06,117 --> 00:28:09,160 This is a project which has been near and dear 473 00:28:09,244 --> 00:28:12,330 to my heart since I wrote it 474 00:28:12,413 --> 00:28:14,124 nine years ago. 475 00:28:16,876 --> 00:28:18,211 Thank you. 476 00:28:18,294 --> 00:28:20,713 Would you answer a question regarding Hank? 477 00:28:26,718 --> 00:28:29,139 Hank? Who asked me about Hank? 478 00:28:29,222 --> 00:28:32,934 Funny, why is the movie dedicated to Hank? 479 00:28:33,017 --> 00:28:34,601 Are they involved? 480 00:28:37,563 --> 00:28:41,650 They were at one time inseparable. Yes. 481 00:28:44,069 --> 00:28:45,487 And now? 482 00:28:45,529 --> 00:28:47,531 Now... 483 00:28:47,614 --> 00:28:50,451 sadly to say, only in spirit. 484 00:28:51,909 --> 00:28:53,619 Thank you. 485 00:29:16,350 --> 00:29:19,102 Your car will be ready in just a minute. 486 00:29:19,186 --> 00:29:21,104 We gave you a complimentary car wash. 487 00:29:21,188 --> 00:29:23,274 - Oh, really? - They're cleaning the engine now. 488 00:29:23,357 --> 00:29:25,109 Thank you. 489 00:29:27,195 --> 00:29:29,446 - Viktor, hey. - Hal. 490 00:29:29,529 --> 00:29:31,448 I am so happy for us. 491 00:29:31,531 --> 00:29:33,158 The film, the chemistry. 492 00:29:33,200 --> 00:29:34,786 Nothing against Nicola Anders, 493 00:29:34,869 --> 00:29:36,953 but I think that Simone and I, 494 00:29:37,037 --> 00:29:38,997 we really worked great together. 495 00:29:39,039 --> 00:29:42,209 - You were never together. - Still, the connection was undeniable. 496 00:29:42,292 --> 00:29:43,794 You can't-- 497 00:29:43,877 --> 00:29:45,836 Look, I have not read "Eternity Forever," 498 00:29:45,878 --> 00:29:47,463 but it is fantastic. 499 00:29:47,546 --> 00:29:49,966 And I know I would be perfect for the part of Clive. 500 00:29:50,050 --> 00:29:51,510 - Clyde. - Clyde, right. 501 00:29:51,551 --> 00:29:53,637 That's what I'm talking about. Yes, perfect. 502 00:29:53,678 --> 00:29:55,763 Come on, man. 503 00:29:55,846 --> 00:29:58,140 Look, I ran into Simone on the lot. 504 00:29:58,224 --> 00:29:59,975 - Really? - Yes, really. 505 00:30:00,059 --> 00:30:02,145 - She never mentioned it. - She's busy right now. 506 00:30:02,229 --> 00:30:03,729 People coming at her from all angles. 507 00:30:03,813 --> 00:30:05,648 Maybe she didn't want you to know, huh? 508 00:30:07,733 --> 00:30:08,984 I strongly sensed 509 00:30:09,026 --> 00:30:12,070 that she thought I would be perfect for Clyde as well. 510 00:30:12,153 --> 00:30:13,613 - Really? - Strongly. 511 00:30:13,655 --> 00:30:15,116 Excuse me. 512 00:30:15,199 --> 00:30:16,492 Sure. 513 00:30:16,575 --> 00:30:18,494 Hello? 514 00:30:18,577 --> 00:30:20,995 Simone, it's so great to hear from you. 515 00:30:21,037 --> 00:30:22,497 How are you, sweetheart? 516 00:30:22,580 --> 00:30:25,166 You'll never guess who I'm with. 517 00:30:25,250 --> 00:30:28,838 - You met him on the lot the other day. - It was more in passing. 518 00:30:28,921 --> 00:30:30,505 No, you're not even close. 519 00:30:30,588 --> 00:30:32,757 Hal. 520 00:30:32,841 --> 00:30:35,343 - Hal Sinclair. - What's wrong now? 521 00:30:35,427 --> 00:30:38,346 I'm getting nothing from her side of the conversation. 522 00:30:38,388 --> 00:30:40,305 No, I don't think he put on weight. 523 00:30:40,389 --> 00:30:43,935 Anyway, listen. Do you think he'd be right for "Eternity Forever"? 524 00:30:44,018 --> 00:30:45,937 He's not the right type? 525 00:30:46,020 --> 00:30:48,188 You want to go in another direction? 526 00:30:48,188 --> 00:30:50,941 Well... we'll try and talk her into it, don't worry. 527 00:30:51,024 --> 00:30:52,609 Anything you can do. 528 00:30:52,651 --> 00:30:55,238 - Anything. - Yeah, listen, honey. 529 00:30:55,321 --> 00:30:57,239 What is this, some kind of jamming device? 530 00:30:57,281 --> 00:30:59,074 This is a bad place to talk. 531 00:30:59,158 --> 00:31:01,702 Maybe he's just talking to himself. 532 00:31:01,785 --> 00:31:03,912 Taransky's not that good an actor. 533 00:31:03,996 --> 00:31:06,122 Honey, I know you want to do charity work. 534 00:31:06,205 --> 00:31:09,251 No, they've taken special precautions. 535 00:31:09,334 --> 00:31:11,545 Some kind of new encryption. 536 00:31:11,628 --> 00:31:13,630 Why would they do that? 537 00:31:17,133 --> 00:31:19,135 Well, whatever it is... 538 00:31:19,218 --> 00:31:21,221 it's dark. 539 00:31:22,556 --> 00:31:24,223 Dark? 540 00:31:24,307 --> 00:31:26,851 Yeah. Very. 541 00:31:26,934 --> 00:31:28,436 All right, we'll talk about it 542 00:31:28,519 --> 00:31:30,855 at the beach house this weekend. 543 00:31:38,404 --> 00:31:41,448 - Can you ever stop doing that? - Why? 544 00:31:41,531 --> 00:31:43,033 You'll lose yourself in that thing. 545 00:31:43,116 --> 00:31:45,786 You gotta get out more. How you gonna meet boys? 546 00:31:45,869 --> 00:31:48,164 Dad, I know plenty of boys. 547 00:31:48,206 --> 00:31:49,832 You do? Who? 548 00:31:49,916 --> 00:31:51,166 Where do you meet them? 549 00:31:51,249 --> 00:31:52,918 You meet them in those chat rooms? 550 00:31:53,001 --> 00:31:55,837 How do you know you're not talking to some middle-aged freak? 551 00:31:55,921 --> 00:31:58,507 Dad, I can spot a middle-aged freak a mile away. 552 00:31:58,590 --> 00:32:01,176 It's beautiful today. Let's go outside and eat. 553 00:32:01,218 --> 00:32:03,804 And Lainey, leave the computer, please. 554 00:32:03,887 --> 00:32:05,430 Okay. 555 00:32:12,729 --> 00:32:14,731 Dad, it might be better to eat inside. 556 00:32:14,815 --> 00:32:16,483 Stay here. 557 00:32:20,694 --> 00:32:22,154 What is this? 558 00:32:24,532 --> 00:32:27,409 What the hell is going on? What are you doing here? 559 00:32:27,451 --> 00:32:30,663 - You're trespassing. - You can't hide her forever! 560 00:32:30,746 --> 00:32:34,375 Simone appears only when I want her to appear! 561 00:32:34,417 --> 00:32:35,708 Sounds like a prisoner. 562 00:32:35,792 --> 00:32:38,169 - What are you, holding her hostage? - You're the hostage. 563 00:32:38,211 --> 00:32:40,256 I mean, you look kind of captive to me. 564 00:32:47,887 --> 00:32:49,848 Lainey, don't you ever wonder 565 00:32:49,889 --> 00:32:51,766 where I'm really hiding Simone? 566 00:32:51,808 --> 00:32:54,519 Just as long as I know where you are, Dad. 567 00:32:57,397 --> 00:32:59,357 - Bye, Dad. - Bye, honey. 568 00:32:59,399 --> 00:33:01,276 Hello, Viktor. 569 00:33:01,359 --> 00:33:03,569 Sorry I got her back late. 570 00:33:03,652 --> 00:33:05,613 Oh, no problem. 571 00:33:05,655 --> 00:33:07,407 Hey, you want to come in? 572 00:33:15,038 --> 00:33:16,623 - Hi. - Hi, Honey. 573 00:33:16,707 --> 00:33:18,877 - Hi, Vik. - Kent. 574 00:33:21,086 --> 00:33:23,297 Viktor, we simply have to discuss 575 00:33:23,338 --> 00:33:25,299 "Eternity Forever." 576 00:33:25,340 --> 00:33:28,302 I still haven't received Simone's script notes. 577 00:33:28,343 --> 00:33:30,636 There aren't any. 578 00:33:30,720 --> 00:33:32,514 If the filmmakers are happy, 579 00:33:32,598 --> 00:33:34,475 she's happy. 580 00:33:34,558 --> 00:33:38,394 She considers herself, you know, an instrument. 581 00:33:38,436 --> 00:33:40,772 So she's really going to do all this nudity? 582 00:33:40,813 --> 00:33:42,690 It's on the page. 583 00:33:42,774 --> 00:33:44,610 We have to do something about this budget. 584 00:33:44,651 --> 00:33:46,069 It's completely unrealistic. 585 00:33:46,153 --> 00:33:48,446 You allowed nothing for limousine service. 586 00:33:48,529 --> 00:33:51,032 - She drives herself. - Uh-huh. 587 00:33:51,115 --> 00:33:53,910 - Hair and make-up? - Does her own. 588 00:33:53,993 --> 00:33:56,995 - Theater training. - Oh, she was in the theater? 589 00:33:57,037 --> 00:33:57,997 Where? 590 00:33:58,039 --> 00:33:59,707 You want her resume? I'll send it to you. 591 00:33:59,749 --> 00:34:01,626 Okay, great. Thanks. 592 00:34:01,709 --> 00:34:04,087 At least, Viktor, contingency for wardrobe. 593 00:34:04,170 --> 00:34:06,004 Anybody can go up a size. 594 00:34:06,088 --> 00:34:07,881 I guarantee she will not gain an ounce. 595 00:34:07,964 --> 00:34:09,674 She is so disciplined. 596 00:34:09,758 --> 00:34:11,969 Well, we've gotta do something about this-- 597 00:34:12,011 --> 00:34:14,387 - "Stuntwoman." - What about it? 598 00:34:14,429 --> 00:34:17,224 - Well, there isn't one. - She doesn't need one. 599 00:34:17,307 --> 00:34:19,976 - Does all her own stunts. - Even the fall from the plane? 600 00:34:20,060 --> 00:34:22,104 - Even the fall from the plane. - Oh. 601 00:34:22,187 --> 00:34:23,980 Shoot it on the last day. 602 00:34:24,064 --> 00:34:26,149 Listen, Viktor. 603 00:34:26,191 --> 00:34:29,236 I want to talk to you now, not as Elaine, Studio Head, 604 00:34:29,319 --> 00:34:33,614 but as Elaine, ex-wife. Hey, second ex-wife. 605 00:34:35,866 --> 00:34:38,286 Seriously. You got lucky this last time. 606 00:34:38,370 --> 00:34:40,913 But you need to be careful. 607 00:34:40,996 --> 00:34:43,582 We both know you wouldn't be making this overblown art film 608 00:34:43,666 --> 00:34:46,377 if you hadn't convinced Simone to be in it. 609 00:34:47,545 --> 00:34:48,963 Elaine... 610 00:34:50,256 --> 00:34:52,633 talking to you now, not as Viktor, Director, 611 00:34:52,716 --> 00:34:56,095 but as Viktor, your first former husband, 612 00:34:57,346 --> 00:34:59,556 what happened to you? Huh? 613 00:35:01,141 --> 00:35:03,226 Experience, Viktor. 614 00:35:03,310 --> 00:35:05,229 That's what happened to me. 615 00:35:05,312 --> 00:35:07,063 Yeah, I've seen this a hundred times. 616 00:35:07,105 --> 00:35:09,816 - Really? - Yeah. 617 00:35:09,899 --> 00:35:12,485 These young stars destroying 618 00:35:12,569 --> 00:35:14,446 the very people who discovered them. 619 00:35:14,529 --> 00:35:16,698 I'm worried about you, that's all. 620 00:35:16,781 --> 00:35:19,367 This woman, she controls your destiny. 621 00:35:19,409 --> 00:35:20,827 She doesn't control my destiny. 622 00:35:20,910 --> 00:35:23,079 There's something about her I don't trust. 623 00:35:30,170 --> 00:35:32,088 Hi, Jane. 624 00:35:32,172 --> 00:35:34,131 Thanks for taking me back, Mr. Taransky. 625 00:35:34,214 --> 00:35:36,759 I know that it looked like I sided with the studio, 626 00:35:36,842 --> 00:35:38,761 but I've always believed in you. Honestly. 627 00:35:38,844 --> 00:35:40,429 Don't worry. I understand. 628 00:35:40,512 --> 00:35:42,431 - Are they-- - They're all here. 629 00:35:42,514 --> 00:35:44,600 Okay, thank you. Hello. 630 00:35:44,683 --> 00:35:46,769 Viktor. 631 00:35:46,852 --> 00:35:48,771 I just want to say I am delighted 632 00:35:48,854 --> 00:35:52,356 to have such a wonderful cast 633 00:35:52,440 --> 00:35:55,109 assembled here for "Eternity Forever." 634 00:35:55,193 --> 00:35:56,737 A reminder: 635 00:35:56,779 --> 00:35:59,448 as a condition for working on this picture, 636 00:35:59,531 --> 00:36:01,949 you will not be rehearsing with Simone. 637 00:36:02,033 --> 00:36:04,494 You will not be shooting with Simone. 638 00:36:04,494 --> 00:36:07,872 Actually, you are forbidden from contacting Simone 639 00:36:07,955 --> 00:36:10,374 at any time, for any reason, whatsoever. 640 00:36:10,458 --> 00:36:12,794 - Works for me. - How will you shoot our love scenes? 641 00:36:12,877 --> 00:36:15,088 - Body double. - For her? 642 00:36:15,129 --> 00:36:17,131 For you. 643 00:36:17,173 --> 00:36:20,717 Anyway, Simone insisted on speaking with you herself 644 00:36:20,759 --> 00:36:22,220 before filming started. 645 00:36:22,303 --> 00:36:24,764 I believe she's on the line now. Simone, are you there? 646 00:36:24,806 --> 00:36:26,891 I certainly am, Mr. Taransky. 647 00:36:29,184 --> 00:36:31,103 So are we, Simone. 648 00:36:31,186 --> 00:36:34,606 Why don't you leave me alone with my co-stars, Mr. Taransky, 649 00:36:34,648 --> 00:36:36,733 so we can get to know each other better? 650 00:36:36,817 --> 00:36:38,610 Absolutely. I'll be back in a minute. 651 00:36:38,652 --> 00:36:40,278 Hi, who's there? 652 00:36:40,362 --> 00:36:42,906 Don't be shy. Introduce yourselves. 653 00:36:48,995 --> 00:36:50,580 I'm Mac. 654 00:36:50,664 --> 00:36:52,707 I turned down a Bertolucci film to be here. 655 00:36:54,667 --> 00:36:56,585 Hi, Simone. I'm Corel. 656 00:36:56,669 --> 00:36:58,587 Hi, I'm Claris. 657 00:36:58,671 --> 00:37:00,881 You used to date my cousin, Dell. 658 00:37:00,965 --> 00:37:02,551 I'm Hewlitt. 659 00:37:02,634 --> 00:37:04,718 We can rehearse in private if you like. 660 00:37:04,802 --> 00:37:08,013 My name is Lotus. 661 00:37:08,055 --> 00:37:10,182 God, I can't believe I'm talking to you. 662 00:37:10,266 --> 00:37:12,684 We are going to become such great friends. 663 00:37:12,767 --> 00:37:14,561 Hi, Simone, it's Hal. 664 00:37:14,602 --> 00:37:17,064 It's great to be working together... again. 665 00:37:17,106 --> 00:37:18,858 Is that everyone? 666 00:37:18,941 --> 00:37:22,527 Well, obviously, as you know, I'm Simone. 667 00:37:23,778 --> 00:37:25,196 Who else? 668 00:37:25,280 --> 00:37:27,282 I just want to start 669 00:37:27,365 --> 00:37:29,910 by apologizing for my process. 670 00:37:29,994 --> 00:37:32,036 I know it's an unusual way to work, 671 00:37:32,120 --> 00:37:34,539 but I just find I relate better to people 672 00:37:34,581 --> 00:37:36,249 when they're not actually there. 673 00:37:36,332 --> 00:37:38,251 Oh, of course. Of course. 674 00:37:38,334 --> 00:37:40,210 I don't have much to say, 675 00:37:40,294 --> 00:37:43,673 Except, that I know it's gonna be a great project 676 00:37:43,757 --> 00:37:48,594 if we all just trust Mr. Taransky's vision. 677 00:37:48,635 --> 00:37:51,889 Always do what Mr. Taransky says. 678 00:37:51,972 --> 00:37:55,935 If in doubt, do it the Taransky way. 679 00:37:56,019 --> 00:37:58,937 I know we're gonna make a wonderful movie together. 680 00:38:00,022 --> 00:38:01,482 Together. 681 00:38:01,523 --> 00:38:03,275 Absolutely. 682 00:38:26,923 --> 00:38:28,341 Veronica. 683 00:38:30,760 --> 00:38:34,722 What you don't understand, Clyde, is that love-- 684 00:38:34,764 --> 00:38:36,099 Still too big. 685 00:38:36,182 --> 00:38:38,059 I like it, but it's too big. 686 00:38:39,268 --> 00:38:41,354 All right. Smaller teardrops this time. 687 00:38:49,112 --> 00:38:52,155 What you don't understand, Clyde, 688 00:38:52,239 --> 00:38:56,034 is that love is like a wildflower. 689 00:38:56,076 --> 00:38:59,246 But that flower only grows 690 00:38:59,329 --> 00:39:01,164 on the edge... 691 00:39:01,248 --> 00:39:04,793 of a very high cliff. 692 00:39:05,919 --> 00:39:07,462 Perfect. 693 00:39:07,504 --> 00:39:08,462 Perfect. 694 00:39:10,840 --> 00:39:12,842 Simone. Simone. 695 00:39:14,219 --> 00:39:15,512 Simone. 696 00:39:18,389 --> 00:39:21,016 Gonna be a little change in plans, Simone. 697 00:39:23,686 --> 00:39:26,355 You have no idea the effect 698 00:39:26,439 --> 00:39:28,441 your performance is having on people. 699 00:39:28,524 --> 00:39:30,651 We can't stop now. 700 00:39:30,735 --> 00:39:33,404 These films, they're speaking 701 00:39:33,487 --> 00:39:35,363 to the human condition. 702 00:39:37,615 --> 00:39:39,117 We're changing lives. 703 00:39:42,580 --> 00:39:44,914 People need to believe you're real. 704 00:39:46,583 --> 00:39:48,460 To reveal the truth now, 705 00:39:48,543 --> 00:39:50,462 it would be too cruel. 706 00:39:53,590 --> 00:39:56,384 You're gonna get in a lot of trouble, Mr. Taransky. 707 00:39:56,426 --> 00:39:58,553 Now, why do you have to bring that up?! 708 00:40:00,263 --> 00:40:02,723 I mean, everything's a risk. 709 00:40:02,806 --> 00:40:05,100 But it's worth it, isn't it? 710 00:40:10,482 --> 00:40:12,066 We've done enough work today. 711 00:40:14,109 --> 00:40:16,570 You've been cooped up in there too long. 712 00:40:17,613 --> 00:40:19,074 So how about... 713 00:40:19,157 --> 00:40:21,742 you and I going out on the town? 714 00:40:23,911 --> 00:40:26,246 Tonight, they're going to see you 715 00:40:26,330 --> 00:40:28,207 with their own eyes. 716 00:40:38,466 --> 00:40:40,384 Excuse me. 717 00:40:40,468 --> 00:40:43,888 I will be checking in a very special guest. 718 00:40:43,971 --> 00:40:47,433 - A Ms. Enomis. - Ah, Ms. Enomis. 719 00:40:48,684 --> 00:40:52,271 Now, Ms. Enomis demands her privacy. 720 00:40:52,355 --> 00:40:55,608 So, you will switch off all surveillance cameras. 721 00:40:55,690 --> 00:40:58,778 I alone, will escort Ms. Enomis to her room 722 00:40:58,861 --> 00:41:00,738 via the rear exit. 723 00:41:00,780 --> 00:41:02,865 She must not be disturbed at any time, 724 00:41:02,949 --> 00:41:04,575 for any reason whatsoever. 725 00:41:04,616 --> 00:41:07,202 I'm sure I can rely on your discretion. 726 00:41:08,412 --> 00:41:09,955 Understood, sir. 727 00:41:11,958 --> 00:41:13,543 Thank you. 728 00:42:20,106 --> 00:42:22,067 There she is! 729 00:42:35,120 --> 00:42:36,705 Who is it? 730 00:42:36,747 --> 00:42:38,749 It's Simone. 731 00:42:50,344 --> 00:42:52,470 Okay, I think everybody's here. 732 00:42:52,553 --> 00:42:54,263 Now! 733 00:43:05,066 --> 00:43:06,859 I think we're all right now. 734 00:43:10,196 --> 00:43:11,989 Oh, thank God for you, Faith. 735 00:43:12,073 --> 00:43:13,908 Thank God for you. 736 00:43:13,950 --> 00:43:17,703 This is way above and beyond 737 00:43:17,787 --> 00:43:19,955 the call of duty for a stand-in. 738 00:43:19,996 --> 00:43:22,624 I must tell you, you have no idea 739 00:43:22,708 --> 00:43:25,002 the service you've performed for Simone, 740 00:43:25,086 --> 00:43:27,338 shielding her from these animals. 741 00:43:27,380 --> 00:43:29,506 Oh, no, Mr. Taransky. Thank God for you. 742 00:43:29,589 --> 00:43:30,841 - For me? - Yeah. 743 00:43:30,924 --> 00:43:32,342 How many directors would go 744 00:43:32,426 --> 00:43:34,344 to so much trouble to protect an actress? 745 00:43:34,428 --> 00:43:35,930 It's incredible. 746 00:43:39,099 --> 00:43:40,559 You know, we're gonna have 747 00:43:40,642 --> 00:43:42,102 to go back to my place, 748 00:43:42,144 --> 00:43:45,188 just to, you know, keep them off the scent. 749 00:43:46,439 --> 00:43:48,023 Of course. 750 00:43:53,113 --> 00:43:54,613 You look so... 751 00:43:54,655 --> 00:43:58,409 So much like... um, like her? 752 00:44:00,035 --> 00:44:02,037 Oh, yes, of course. Like her. 753 00:44:02,122 --> 00:44:04,331 But you're so very beautiful 754 00:44:04,415 --> 00:44:06,292 in your own right. 755 00:44:12,298 --> 00:44:16,343 I do find myself strangely attracted to you, Mr. Taransky. 756 00:44:19,055 --> 00:44:20,848 Call me Viktor. 757 00:44:22,057 --> 00:44:23,475 Viktor. 758 00:44:23,558 --> 00:44:25,518 - Oh. - Oh, Viktor. 759 00:44:30,607 --> 00:44:32,150 - Viktor. - Yes? 760 00:44:32,233 --> 00:44:34,277 - This is so exciting. - Yes. 761 00:44:35,487 --> 00:44:37,572 Do what you do to Simone? 762 00:44:37,655 --> 00:44:39,740 What? What did you say? 763 00:44:39,823 --> 00:44:42,118 I said do whatever you do to Simone. 764 00:44:44,120 --> 00:44:45,747 What I do to Simone? 765 00:44:45,830 --> 00:44:47,624 Call me Simone! 766 00:44:47,707 --> 00:44:49,249 Simone? 767 00:44:49,333 --> 00:44:51,418 Yes. Say it again, please. 768 00:44:51,502 --> 00:44:54,088 I want to know what it's like to be her just for one night. 769 00:44:54,129 --> 00:44:55,965 Please, call me Simone. 770 00:44:56,049 --> 00:44:59,676 You're with me so you can be close to her? 771 00:44:59,760 --> 00:45:01,345 Is that a problem? 772 00:45:03,222 --> 00:45:05,641 Okay. Excuse me just a minute. 773 00:45:05,682 --> 00:45:07,475 Is something wrong? 774 00:45:07,558 --> 00:45:09,728 Well, actually, 775 00:45:09,812 --> 00:45:12,314 maybe we can do this some other time 776 00:45:12,398 --> 00:45:14,441 - or something. - Are you busy tomorrow? 777 00:45:15,858 --> 00:45:18,986 Gentlemen, the Presidential Suite. 778 00:45:35,503 --> 00:45:37,422 Ahem-- 779 00:45:41,634 --> 00:45:43,760 I think that should take care of everything. 780 00:45:43,844 --> 00:45:45,345 Yes, sir. 781 00:45:45,429 --> 00:45:47,765 I believe it will. 782 00:45:47,849 --> 00:45:50,017 Leave me for a moment. 783 00:46:07,367 --> 00:46:09,118 Simone. 784 00:47:25,359 --> 00:47:27,111 - Brilliant. - Elaine! 785 00:47:27,194 --> 00:47:29,654 - There she is. - The picture-- 786 00:47:29,695 --> 00:47:31,447 The picture. It's a revelation. 787 00:47:31,531 --> 00:47:33,283 Thank you. Thank you. 788 00:47:33,367 --> 00:47:35,077 We all worked so hard. 789 00:47:35,160 --> 00:47:38,454 - It was you. - No, it was all of us. 790 00:47:38,496 --> 00:47:40,039 It was incredible. 791 00:47:40,123 --> 00:47:41,582 Thank you all. 792 00:47:56,722 --> 00:47:58,348 Thank you. 793 00:47:59,434 --> 00:48:00,601 - Whoa! - Viktor! 794 00:48:00,643 --> 00:48:02,437 - Is she here? - Viktor, is she here? 795 00:48:04,689 --> 00:48:06,440 Oh, I'm fine, Hal. How are you? 796 00:48:06,481 --> 00:48:07,899 Somebody said she was here. 797 00:48:07,983 --> 00:48:09,943 Jesus. That's her glass. 798 00:48:11,528 --> 00:48:14,448 Jack Daniels, straight up. 799 00:48:14,489 --> 00:48:17,576 - My kind of woman. - Come on, where is she? 800 00:48:17,659 --> 00:48:19,453 I don't know. She's, uh... 801 00:48:19,536 --> 00:48:21,288 Is that her by the fountain? 802 00:48:22,788 --> 00:48:24,415 You know, between you and me, 803 00:48:24,498 --> 00:48:26,543 - she doesn't really exist. - Simone! 804 00:48:26,626 --> 00:48:29,087 - Simone! - Simone's here? 805 00:48:29,171 --> 00:48:31,590 - Why didn't anybody tell me? - She's here?! 806 00:48:31,631 --> 00:48:33,591 - Simone! - I got your glass! 807 00:48:33,632 --> 00:48:35,760 I'm your biggest fan! 808 00:48:40,474 --> 00:48:42,683 Simone! 809 00:48:42,767 --> 00:48:44,643 - Simone! - Simone? 810 00:48:53,944 --> 00:48:55,488 Get out! 811 00:48:58,531 --> 00:49:00,200 Not you two. 812 00:49:07,457 --> 00:49:12,921 She goes to a major Hollywood A-list party 813 00:49:13,004 --> 00:49:14,631 and we don't get an interview, 814 00:49:14,672 --> 00:49:17,759 a comment? We don't even get a photograph?! 815 00:49:17,842 --> 00:49:19,803 Is that what you're telling me? 816 00:49:19,886 --> 00:49:21,471 Nobody got a photograph. 817 00:49:21,554 --> 00:49:23,223 Nobody ever gets a photograph. 818 00:49:23,306 --> 00:49:25,307 We have our best people on it, Mr. Sayer. 819 00:49:25,391 --> 00:49:26,517 Get better people! 820 00:49:27,726 --> 00:49:30,104 What about the 24-hour tail on Taransky? 821 00:49:30,187 --> 00:49:33,483 They're camped out every place he goes; every concierge, 822 00:49:33,566 --> 00:49:35,359 every maitre d', they're all on the take. 823 00:49:35,442 --> 00:49:37,361 But this Simone woman is good. 824 00:49:37,403 --> 00:49:39,780 Obviously, that is not her real name. 825 00:49:39,822 --> 00:49:41,573 She uses an assumed identity. 826 00:49:41,657 --> 00:49:43,241 She travels under a false name. 827 00:49:43,324 --> 00:49:45,244 She checks into a hotel under an alias. 828 00:49:45,327 --> 00:49:48,247 Never stays in the same place two nights in a row. 829 00:49:48,330 --> 00:49:50,791 What about the satellite photos? What happened? 830 00:49:55,503 --> 00:49:58,298 - Nothin'. - Nothing from space?! 831 00:50:00,008 --> 00:50:01,592 What about the fingerprints? 832 00:50:01,676 --> 00:50:04,303 What happened when we dusted that whole hotel suite? 833 00:50:04,387 --> 00:50:06,764 Well, we have some of Taransky's fingerprints, 834 00:50:08,516 --> 00:50:10,393 a lot of yours... 835 00:50:10,476 --> 00:50:12,270 and none of hers. 836 00:50:12,353 --> 00:50:15,982 No one is that perfect, that pure. 837 00:50:16,023 --> 00:50:18,443 You know, I had something on Mother Teresa once. 838 00:50:18,526 --> 00:50:20,110 But then she died 839 00:50:20,193 --> 00:50:21,945 and it just wasn't worth it anymore. 840 00:50:22,028 --> 00:50:25,867 I know how to flush out this Simone woman. 841 00:50:27,368 --> 00:50:30,412 A tell-all story from her childhood. 842 00:50:30,495 --> 00:50:32,372 You have one? 843 00:50:34,124 --> 00:50:37,335 I will when you're finished writing it. 844 00:50:58,397 --> 00:51:00,274 Please don't make me do this. 845 00:51:00,316 --> 00:51:02,443 Guard, open this door right now. 846 00:51:02,485 --> 00:51:04,320 Mr. Taransky gave me specific instructions 847 00:51:04,403 --> 00:51:05,696 never to open up this door. 848 00:51:05,738 --> 00:51:07,239 - What are you doing?! - Mr. Taransky! 849 00:51:07,323 --> 00:51:09,450 - Why did you do this?! - We have to talk to her! 850 00:51:09,533 --> 00:51:11,327 - We know she's in there. - Okay. 851 00:51:11,410 --> 00:51:13,411 What is this about? 852 00:51:13,495 --> 00:51:15,163 We've got the tracking numbers for "Eternity Forever." 853 00:51:15,246 --> 00:51:16,165 They're in the toilet. 854 00:51:16,248 --> 00:51:18,084 She's gotta get out there and sell the film. 855 00:51:18,167 --> 00:51:20,252 What do you want her to do, go door-to-door? 856 00:51:20,336 --> 00:51:23,254 Even Garbo would be on the talk show circuit if she were alive! 857 00:51:23,338 --> 00:51:25,965 It is precisely because she doesn't crave the limelight 858 00:51:26,049 --> 00:51:27,300 that people love her! 859 00:51:27,384 --> 00:51:29,178 - This is bullshit! - She is about the work, 860 00:51:29,220 --> 00:51:32,013 - and only the work! - This is overshadowing the work. 861 00:51:32,097 --> 00:51:33,807 If you can't handle her, I will. 862 00:51:33,890 --> 00:51:36,101 It's not a good time. She's emotional. 863 00:51:36,184 --> 00:51:38,103 Today, her mother dies. 864 00:51:38,186 --> 00:51:39,937 Scene 42 of "Good for Nothing." 865 00:51:40,020 --> 00:51:42,774 - This is not a good time. - It never is. 866 00:51:42,857 --> 00:51:44,776 - Step aside! - We're going in! 867 00:51:44,859 --> 00:51:48,154 - This is ridiculous! - No! No! 868 00:51:48,196 --> 00:51:50,489 - What are you doing?! - Simone! 869 00:51:53,409 --> 00:51:55,160 I trusted you. 870 00:51:58,038 --> 00:52:00,082 - Simone? - You can come out, it's Elaine! 871 00:52:00,165 --> 00:52:02,418 - We just want to have a meeting. - We can talk, 872 00:52:02,459 --> 00:52:04,586 - girl-to-girl. Just us. - Where is she? 873 00:52:04,670 --> 00:52:06,421 - She's gone. - Where are the sets? 874 00:52:06,462 --> 00:52:09,591 - God, that is so like her. - Where are the cameras? 875 00:52:09,675 --> 00:52:12,177 Viktor, we're not paying for this are we? 876 00:52:12,261 --> 00:52:13,637 What is all this? 877 00:52:16,097 --> 00:52:18,057 What is all this? 878 00:52:18,141 --> 00:52:20,059 Well... 879 00:52:20,143 --> 00:52:22,438 I suppose 880 00:52:22,521 --> 00:52:24,939 it was gonna come out sooner or later. 881 00:52:24,981 --> 00:52:28,443 I guess I'm actually relieved in a way. 882 00:52:28,484 --> 00:52:30,403 I can just say it finally. 883 00:52:32,196 --> 00:52:34,489 She's a computer-- 884 00:52:34,573 --> 00:52:36,576 addict. 885 00:52:36,659 --> 00:52:38,161 What? 886 00:52:38,202 --> 00:52:40,538 She's a computer addict! 887 00:52:40,621 --> 00:52:42,914 She's buried in here. 888 00:52:42,998 --> 00:52:44,875 Day in, day out. 889 00:52:46,960 --> 00:52:49,005 Of course. I should have guessed. 890 00:52:49,088 --> 00:52:52,299 It's why she never goes anywhere, 891 00:52:52,340 --> 00:52:54,968 - Why she's never seen in public. - Now you're getting it. 892 00:52:55,052 --> 00:52:57,220 Probably spends her whole life in chat rooms. 893 00:52:57,304 --> 00:52:59,556 - The one place she can be herself. - Anonymous. 894 00:52:59,598 --> 00:53:01,558 Only it's worse. It's far worse. 895 00:53:03,602 --> 00:53:05,479 She's extremely agoraphobic. 896 00:53:05,520 --> 00:53:08,565 She has a morbid fear of people, 897 00:53:08,607 --> 00:53:11,317 of germs, 898 00:53:11,400 --> 00:53:13,861 places, heights-- 899 00:53:13,944 --> 00:53:15,614 - Name it. - This is terrible. 900 00:53:15,655 --> 00:53:17,407 How is she going to plug the film? 901 00:53:17,491 --> 00:53:20,076 - Yes, indeed. - She has to do publicity. 902 00:53:20,117 --> 00:53:22,578 Maybe I could get her to do something. 903 00:53:22,661 --> 00:53:24,872 Maybe a television talk show or something. 904 00:53:24,914 --> 00:53:25,956 Yes! 905 00:53:26,040 --> 00:53:28,667 - Taped. - Make it live, please. 906 00:53:28,751 --> 00:53:30,086 - Live? - Please. 907 00:53:30,169 --> 00:53:32,338 She'd never go there. It would have to be remote. 908 00:53:32,421 --> 00:53:34,131 We can work with that. 909 00:53:34,215 --> 00:53:36,091 I can't promise anything. 910 00:53:36,174 --> 00:53:37,842 - We understand. - Thank you, Viktor. 911 00:53:37,926 --> 00:53:40,178 - Thank you, Viktor. - Don't grovel. 912 00:53:40,220 --> 00:53:42,014 Thank you. 913 00:53:42,098 --> 00:53:43,349 Give her our best. 914 00:53:43,432 --> 00:53:45,266 That agoraphobia-- it's like a plague. 915 00:53:45,350 --> 00:53:46,851 It's out of control in Europe. 916 00:53:48,937 --> 00:53:51,940 It's so good of you to protect her like this. 917 00:53:53,942 --> 00:53:55,110 She wanted you-- 918 00:53:55,151 --> 00:53:57,445 No, no. Don't touch that. 919 00:53:57,529 --> 00:53:59,698 Germs. 920 00:53:59,739 --> 00:54:01,449 She wanted you to have that. 921 00:54:01,533 --> 00:54:04,201 She was there. She was right there. 922 00:54:04,284 --> 00:54:05,911 Yeah. 923 00:54:08,456 --> 00:54:09,874 Oh, my gosh. 924 00:54:12,793 --> 00:54:14,378 She didn't, by any chance, 925 00:54:14,461 --> 00:54:16,130 happen to mention me? 926 00:54:17,339 --> 00:54:19,216 Actually, she did. 927 00:54:19,258 --> 00:54:21,802 She, uh... 928 00:54:21,844 --> 00:54:25,848 she said that she thought you were very beautiful. 929 00:54:25,931 --> 00:54:28,225 - Really? - Yeah. 930 00:54:29,475 --> 00:54:31,102 Would you want to go 931 00:54:31,144 --> 00:54:33,605 and get something to eat, or something? 932 00:54:35,649 --> 00:54:37,568 Viktor, I'd love to, really., 933 00:54:37,651 --> 00:54:40,570 but don't you have to go talk to Simone? 934 00:54:42,947 --> 00:54:44,657 If I can find her. 935 00:54:49,328 --> 00:54:51,414 Well. 936 00:54:51,497 --> 00:54:53,750 All right. Good. 937 00:54:53,833 --> 00:54:55,918 - Thanks, Viktor. - Thank you. 938 00:54:59,464 --> 00:55:00,882 I'm gonna-- Bye. 939 00:55:21,276 --> 00:55:24,570 Tonight, on Frank Brand Live-- 940 00:55:24,653 --> 00:55:26,865 Since taking the nation by storm 941 00:55:26,948 --> 00:55:30,994 in her debut movie, "Sunrise, Sunset," 942 00:55:31,078 --> 00:55:35,247 no one has managed to land a live television interview 943 00:55:35,289 --> 00:55:39,086 with this fabulous shooting starlet, Simone-- 944 00:55:39,127 --> 00:55:41,087 until now. 945 00:55:41,128 --> 00:55:44,382 she's agreed to talk with us tonight 946 00:55:44,465 --> 00:55:46,258 from the set of her new film. 947 00:55:46,342 --> 00:55:48,469 Welcome, Simone. 948 00:55:50,637 --> 00:55:54,683 So glad you can find time in your hectic schedule to be here. 949 00:55:54,767 --> 00:55:56,811 It's my pleasure. 950 00:55:56,894 --> 00:55:58,812 Wonderful to be with you, Frank. 951 00:55:58,895 --> 00:56:04,150 No one can accuse you of being overexposed, Simone. 952 00:56:04,234 --> 00:56:07,196 Why have you stayed so completely out of the limelight? 953 00:56:07,279 --> 00:56:09,531 I guess I just think actors talk too much. 954 00:56:09,614 --> 00:56:12,534 Does the world really want to hear my life story 955 00:56:12,617 --> 00:56:15,078 just because I have a movie opening on Friday? 956 00:56:15,120 --> 00:56:17,496 Wow. 957 00:56:17,579 --> 00:56:19,833 She is all woman. 958 00:56:19,916 --> 00:56:21,126 Of course, the problem 959 00:56:21,209 --> 00:56:23,545 with shying away from publicity these days 960 00:56:23,628 --> 00:56:25,963 is that it tends to attract even more. 961 00:56:26,004 --> 00:56:28,382 Don't I know it. 962 00:56:28,424 --> 00:56:30,342 But the only reason I'm here now, 963 00:56:30,426 --> 00:56:33,138 is to put the attention back where it belongs, 964 00:56:33,221 --> 00:56:35,514 on Mr. Taransky's film. 965 00:56:35,597 --> 00:56:37,975 And you don't secretly want the attention? 966 00:56:38,058 --> 00:56:39,893 I'm not even sure I deserve it. 967 00:56:39,977 --> 00:56:41,854 You see, after tonight, 968 00:56:41,895 --> 00:56:44,230 I'll have just as much screen time on your show 969 00:56:44,314 --> 00:56:46,025 as I have in my movies. 970 00:56:46,108 --> 00:56:48,777 Now, how is that healthy for a performer? 971 00:56:48,861 --> 00:56:52,114 Because you have to understand, Frank, none of this is real. 972 00:56:52,156 --> 00:56:55,158 Who I am on screen and who I really am, 973 00:56:55,241 --> 00:56:57,494 they're two totally different people. 974 00:56:57,578 --> 00:56:59,455 Change of topic. 975 00:56:59,538 --> 00:57:01,456 You have been romantically linked 976 00:57:01,539 --> 00:57:03,833 to dozens of men in the press-- 977 00:57:03,916 --> 00:57:07,170 Mick Jagger, Steven Hawking, Fidel Castro, 978 00:57:07,211 --> 00:57:09,338 most recently, Viktor Taransky. 979 00:57:09,422 --> 00:57:11,382 Is there a Mr. Right in there somewhere? 980 00:57:11,466 --> 00:57:15,511 You know, Frank, I'd rather not discuss my private life. 981 00:57:15,595 --> 00:57:17,180 But Viktor and I, 982 00:57:17,263 --> 00:57:19,181 we are inseparable. 983 00:57:19,264 --> 00:57:21,016 Oh, Viktor. 984 00:57:21,099 --> 00:57:22,851 You dog. 985 00:57:24,354 --> 00:57:26,105 I wouldn't be here today without him. 986 00:57:36,782 --> 00:57:38,992 Would you like a moment, Simone? 987 00:57:39,076 --> 00:57:41,119 No, I'm okay. 988 00:57:44,581 --> 00:57:46,415 Okay. 989 00:57:46,457 --> 00:57:48,459 Then let's talk about this work 990 00:57:48,501 --> 00:57:50,003 you care so much about. 991 00:57:50,087 --> 00:57:51,463 Sure. 992 00:57:51,505 --> 00:57:53,548 Where would you like to start, Frank? 993 00:57:53,590 --> 00:57:56,175 - How about the nudity? - I know where that is. 994 00:57:56,258 --> 00:57:58,469 Nudity's just never been an issue for me. 995 00:57:58,511 --> 00:58:00,471 I know that tree. 996 00:58:00,513 --> 00:58:03,225 - Clothes are simply an option. - I know that tree. 997 00:58:03,266 --> 00:58:04,517 I know where that is. 998 00:58:04,558 --> 00:58:06,560 What exactly was it that attracted you 999 00:58:06,602 --> 00:58:08,145 to your first two projects? 1000 00:58:08,187 --> 00:58:11,148 I suppose what I like most about the movies I'm in 1001 00:58:11,190 --> 00:58:13,733 is that they're not about special effects. 1002 00:58:13,817 --> 00:58:16,821 And they are better for it, I might add. 1003 00:58:26,871 --> 00:58:30,000 We appear to be having some satellite difficulties. 1004 00:58:30,084 --> 00:58:33,169 But, before we lose you completely, Simone, 1005 00:58:33,253 --> 00:58:35,672 I just want to say thank you. 1006 00:58:35,714 --> 00:58:37,257 Thank you, Frank. 1007 00:58:37,340 --> 00:58:39,800 Goodbye. 1008 00:58:39,883 --> 00:58:43,096 Ladies and gentlemen, Simone. 1009 00:59:14,209 --> 00:59:15,793 I've been here before. 1010 00:59:15,877 --> 00:59:17,795 On my honeymoon with my ex-wife. 1011 00:59:19,047 --> 00:59:20,465 Yeah, look. 1012 00:59:20,548 --> 00:59:22,926 It's the exact same tree. 1013 00:59:23,010 --> 00:59:24,969 And look in the distance. 1014 00:59:27,555 --> 00:59:28,723 The mountain. 1015 00:59:31,851 --> 00:59:33,810 It's a hotel. 1016 00:59:35,772 --> 00:59:38,316 I don't understand. 1017 00:59:38,399 --> 00:59:40,985 Could they have built that hotel since yesterday? 1018 00:59:43,236 --> 00:59:44,821 Get in the car. 1019 01:00:04,341 --> 01:00:06,218 Simone! Simone! 1020 01:00:14,183 --> 01:00:16,645 We don't do the photos, you don't get the cover. 1021 01:00:16,728 --> 01:00:18,104 It's as simple as that. 1022 01:00:18,145 --> 01:00:21,023 Yes. Written answers to written questions. 1023 01:00:21,107 --> 01:00:23,442 Didn't we have this conversation before? 1024 01:00:24,944 --> 01:00:27,487 Yeah, web site interviews, no problem. 1025 01:00:27,570 --> 01:00:30,241 I think people are gonna love "Eternity Forever." 1026 01:00:30,324 --> 01:00:33,577 "Eternity Forever" is my finest work. 1027 01:00:33,661 --> 01:00:35,371 I loved working with the director 1028 01:00:35,454 --> 01:00:37,664 of "Eternity Forever." He's a genius. 1029 01:00:37,747 --> 01:00:38,998 You wish. 1030 01:00:42,878 --> 01:00:44,921 It's wonderful being a movie star. 1031 01:00:47,465 --> 01:00:50,135 But there's so many other ways I want to express myself. 1032 01:00:56,766 --> 01:00:58,893 But it's not enough to be a movie star. 1033 01:00:58,977 --> 01:01:00,854 You have to be a pop star, too. 1034 01:01:02,397 --> 01:01:04,940 If you really want to make a difference. 1035 01:01:30,757 --> 01:01:32,842 Nice boat, Taransky! 1036 01:01:32,925 --> 01:01:34,678 It's not a boat, 1037 01:01:34,762 --> 01:01:36,430 it's a yacht. 1038 01:01:38,265 --> 01:01:39,932 I know what you're up to. 1039 01:01:40,016 --> 01:01:42,477 You know, I really don't have time for this. 1040 01:01:42,560 --> 01:01:45,355 I think you do, 'cause I know it's a fake. 1041 01:01:46,940 --> 01:01:48,316 It's bogus. 1042 01:01:48,399 --> 01:01:51,152 You used an old library shot for the background. 1043 01:01:52,779 --> 01:01:54,530 She never was in New Mexico. 1044 01:01:54,614 --> 01:01:56,573 She never even left the studio. 1045 01:01:56,656 --> 01:01:58,575 I've done my homework. 1046 01:01:58,658 --> 01:02:01,120 - I've studied her. - I bet you have. 1047 01:02:01,204 --> 01:02:04,499 I've looked at every piece of publicity she's done. 1048 01:02:04,582 --> 01:02:06,249 And as far as I can tell, 1049 01:02:06,333 --> 01:02:07,918 there's no evidence 1050 01:02:07,959 --> 01:02:10,170 that she has ever left the studio. 1051 01:02:10,253 --> 01:02:11,880 Oh... 1052 01:02:11,963 --> 01:02:14,257 And for some reason, 1053 01:02:14,341 --> 01:02:16,176 this woman leaves no paper trail? 1054 01:02:16,218 --> 01:02:19,012 Now, I've obtained a copy of your bank account. 1055 01:02:19,096 --> 01:02:21,306 I know you have power of attorney, 1056 01:02:21,390 --> 01:02:23,641 but so far, you have not turned over 1057 01:02:23,724 --> 01:02:26,144 a single solitary cent to this woman. 1058 01:02:26,228 --> 01:02:27,854 I keep it in a trust. 1059 01:02:27,896 --> 01:02:30,148 I know that's what you want people to believe, 1060 01:02:30,232 --> 01:02:31,692 but I gotta tell you, 1061 01:02:31,733 --> 01:02:33,984 embezzlement is a serious matter. 1062 01:02:34,068 --> 01:02:36,445 Not to mention abduction. 1063 01:02:36,529 --> 01:02:38,280 - Abduction? - Yeah. 1064 01:02:38,364 --> 01:02:40,158 Off the record. 1065 01:02:40,242 --> 01:02:41,992 I want to know how you're doing it. 1066 01:02:42,076 --> 01:02:44,412 Is it drugs? Is it mind control? 1067 01:02:44,495 --> 01:02:46,747 Is it blackmail? Is it all three? 1068 01:02:48,249 --> 01:02:51,126 What do you do? Do you keep her locked in a box somewhere? 1069 01:02:51,209 --> 01:02:53,796 What is it exactly 1070 01:02:53,879 --> 01:02:55,756 that you want? 1071 01:02:55,840 --> 01:02:58,384 I want to see her. 1072 01:02:58,467 --> 01:03:02,012 Unless you show me Simone live and in person, 1073 01:03:02,053 --> 01:03:04,848 I show these photos to the authorities. 1074 01:03:07,601 --> 01:03:09,769 You want to see her? 1075 01:03:09,811 --> 01:03:11,438 All right. 1076 01:03:11,521 --> 01:03:13,106 You've got a deal. 1077 01:03:14,649 --> 01:03:17,192 You want to see her? You're gonna see her! 1078 01:03:18,862 --> 01:03:20,321 Good! 1079 01:03:26,326 --> 01:03:28,287 Mr. Taransky. 1080 01:03:28,328 --> 01:03:31,331 - Hello, gentlemen. - We're all ready. 1081 01:03:31,415 --> 01:03:32,584 This time tomorrow night, 1082 01:03:32,667 --> 01:03:35,544 she'll be standing right here in front of 100,000 people. 1083 01:03:35,586 --> 01:03:38,297 We could've sold this out 20 times. 1084 01:03:38,380 --> 01:03:40,215 Yeah, the sound check went great. 1085 01:03:40,299 --> 01:03:42,176 The laser show is good to go. 1086 01:03:42,217 --> 01:03:43,634 I gotta ask you, though, 1087 01:03:43,718 --> 01:03:46,305 you ordered an awful lot of smoke. 1088 01:03:46,388 --> 01:03:48,599 Well, that's the way she wants it. 1089 01:03:48,640 --> 01:03:50,809 After you told us about the death threats, 1090 01:03:50,851 --> 01:03:53,144 security guards are under strict instructions 1091 01:03:53,227 --> 01:03:54,812 never to take their eyes off the crowd. 1092 01:03:54,896 --> 01:03:57,815 Excellent. Here, Simone wanted you to have these. 1093 01:03:57,899 --> 01:03:59,401 - Unreal. - And remember-- 1094 01:03:59,485 --> 01:04:01,362 no cameras, no binoculars. 1095 01:04:03,237 --> 01:04:06,032 Ladies and gentlemen, Viktor Taransky Promotions 1096 01:04:06,115 --> 01:04:10,078 is proud to present Simone-- live on stage 1097 01:04:10,161 --> 01:04:13,539 for the debut concert of the Splendid Isolation tour. 1098 01:04:16,834 --> 01:04:18,628 Let's get you into hair and make-up. 1099 01:04:42,192 --> 01:04:43,610 No. 1100 01:04:52,536 --> 01:04:54,121 No. 1101 01:05:03,964 --> 01:05:05,297 Yes. 1102 01:05:05,381 --> 01:05:07,091 You know, it's easier 1103 01:05:07,174 --> 01:05:09,927 to make 100,000 believe than just one? 1104 01:05:16,641 --> 01:05:18,561 And now, the one, 1105 01:05:18,644 --> 01:05:21,731 the only, Simone! 1106 01:05:25,025 --> 01:05:26,317 I love you... 1107 01:05:30,031 --> 01:05:31,281 THE. 1108 01:05:31,364 --> 01:05:33,616 It's great to be here. 1109 01:05:37,996 --> 01:05:39,789 1110 01:05:39,831 --> 01:05:42,750 1111 01:05:44,002 --> 01:05:47,756 to feel so inspired 1112 01:05:50,507 --> 01:05:54,303 to face another day 1113 01:05:57,015 --> 01:05:59,975 so tired 1114 01:06:02,644 --> 01:06:06,106 1115 01:06:06,148 --> 01:06:08,649 1116 01:06:08,691 --> 01:06:13,280 to my peace of mind 1117 01:06:13,364 --> 01:06:16,366 1118 01:06:16,449 --> 01:06:19,744 1119 01:06:19,786 --> 01:06:26,084 like a natural woman 1120 01:06:28,711 --> 01:06:31,089 1121 01:06:31,172 --> 01:06:32,924 1122 01:06:33,007 --> 01:06:35,008 1123 01:06:35,092 --> 01:06:39,097 so good inside 1124 01:06:39,180 --> 01:06:42,141 1125 01:06:42,225 --> 01:06:45,769 1126 01:06:45,852 --> 01:06:48,063 1127 01:06:48,146 --> 01:06:51,983 you make me feel so alive 1128 01:06:52,025 --> 01:06:55,445 1129 01:06:55,529 --> 01:06:58,824 1130 01:06:58,865 --> 01:07:05,163 like a natural woman 1131 01:07:05,205 --> 01:07:07,207 1132 01:07:07,290 --> 01:07:10,418 - - 1133 01:07:10,459 --> 01:07:13,337 1134 01:07:13,421 --> 01:07:18,426 like a real... 1135 01:07:20,177 --> 01:07:22,888 1136 01:07:22,930 --> 01:07:26,225 1137 01:07:26,308 --> 01:07:31,689 like a real... 1138 01:07:35,693 --> 01:07:37,861 Thank you. 1139 01:07:37,944 --> 01:07:40,572 Never stop believing. 1140 01:07:44,952 --> 01:07:47,704 Yeah! Simone! 1141 01:07:50,415 --> 01:07:52,500 1142 01:07:54,084 --> 01:07:55,754 1143 01:08:01,426 --> 01:08:04,178 I said I didn't want to be disturbed! 1144 01:08:05,971 --> 01:08:08,058 Viktor. 1145 01:08:08,099 --> 01:08:12,770 My two favorite girls in all the world. 1146 01:08:12,811 --> 01:08:14,313 We just stopped by to congratulate Simone. 1147 01:08:14,396 --> 01:08:15,856 Well, you know... 1148 01:08:15,939 --> 01:08:18,067 she's lying down. She's exhausted. 1149 01:08:18,150 --> 01:08:20,027 Yeah, I can imagine. 1150 01:08:21,278 --> 01:08:23,280 Listen, thank Simone for the tickets, okay? 1151 01:08:23,364 --> 01:08:25,491 That's a good color on you. 1152 01:08:26,867 --> 01:08:28,535 It was a great show, Dad. 1153 01:08:33,665 --> 01:08:35,584 I can't believe she's doing this. 1154 01:08:35,626 --> 01:08:37,336 Taking advantage of him this way. 1155 01:08:37,378 --> 01:08:38,878 - It's cruel. - Why? 1156 01:08:38,961 --> 01:08:41,422 Obviously, this can't last. She's gonna dump him. 1157 01:08:41,506 --> 01:08:44,175 Viktor won't be able to take that, he's too sensitive. 1158 01:08:44,217 --> 01:08:46,177 This'll destroy him. 1159 01:08:46,219 --> 01:08:47,929 Elaine, do you realize 1160 01:08:48,012 --> 01:08:50,056 that you can't stop talking about Viktor? 1161 01:08:50,139 --> 01:08:51,599 I have to talk to her. 1162 01:08:55,687 --> 01:08:57,604 I've been meaning to talk to you. 1163 01:08:58,980 --> 01:09:02,360 I'm starting to feel like I don't exist. 1164 01:09:13,955 --> 01:09:15,872 Dad? 1165 01:09:15,956 --> 01:09:18,875 Oh, hi, baby. Thank you. 1166 01:09:26,424 --> 01:09:29,219 So how's your love life? 1167 01:09:29,261 --> 01:09:31,221 I do okay. 1168 01:09:31,263 --> 01:09:33,222 What about you? 1169 01:09:33,264 --> 01:09:35,558 Well, you know me. Married to my work. 1170 01:09:35,641 --> 01:09:37,393 I noticed. 1171 01:09:42,148 --> 01:09:44,692 You know I don't like to get between you and mom, 1172 01:09:44,775 --> 01:09:48,070 but she's feeling down right now. 1173 01:09:48,154 --> 01:09:49,780 She broke up with Kent. 1174 01:09:55,328 --> 01:09:58,372 She thinks you're with Simone. 1175 01:09:58,456 --> 01:10:00,749 Ah, Lainey. That's so ridiculous. 1176 01:10:00,832 --> 01:10:02,500 I don't have a relationship with Simone. 1177 01:10:02,584 --> 01:10:05,545 I know, I know, but Mom doesn't. 1178 01:10:05,628 --> 01:10:07,590 Maybe if Simone spoke to her she could 1179 01:10:07,673 --> 01:10:10,759 straighten things out. Dinner maybe. 1180 01:10:10,842 --> 01:10:13,261 Dinner? 1181 01:10:13,303 --> 01:10:15,096 I don't know about dinner. 1182 01:10:16,514 --> 01:10:18,432 That'd be difficult, I think. 1183 01:10:19,976 --> 01:10:22,604 - Maybe a phone call? - It's too impersonal. 1184 01:10:22,687 --> 01:10:24,439 They have to meet face-to-face. 1185 01:10:27,900 --> 01:10:29,777 Well, I'll think of something. 1186 01:10:31,362 --> 01:10:33,156 The escalating violence, 1187 01:10:33,239 --> 01:10:35,949 tragic loss of human life, and threat of all-out war 1188 01:10:36,033 --> 01:10:38,369 was overshadowed today by the announcement 1189 01:10:38,452 --> 01:10:40,245 of the Oscar nominations. 1190 01:10:42,498 --> 01:10:44,248 - Hello? - Hello? 1191 01:10:44,332 --> 01:10:47,169 - Is this Elaine? - Who's this? 1192 01:10:47,252 --> 01:10:50,214 - Oh my God. Is that you, Simone? - Yes. 1193 01:10:50,297 --> 01:10:52,924 - You look beautiful today. - Thanks, I-- 1194 01:10:53,007 --> 01:10:55,635 - Where are you? - I'm right here. 1195 01:10:55,718 --> 01:10:57,762 Beside you. 1196 01:11:00,057 --> 01:11:02,558 - Oh! - I borrowed Viktor's car. 1197 01:11:02,642 --> 01:11:05,228 - Hi! - Hi. 1198 01:11:05,311 --> 01:11:08,648 I'm really late. I would love to talk to you, 1199 01:11:08,731 --> 01:11:11,066 But I'm on my way to see Viktor right now. 1200 01:11:11,149 --> 01:11:14,445 Simone, I know what's going on between you two. 1201 01:11:14,529 --> 01:11:16,781 Oh? No. Oh, Elaine, 1202 01:11:16,864 --> 01:11:18,157 there's absolutely nothing. 1203 01:11:18,241 --> 01:11:20,325 It's strictly a working relationship. 1204 01:11:20,409 --> 01:11:22,411 I just don't want to see Viktor get hurt. 1205 01:11:22,494 --> 01:11:25,164 Sounds to me like you still have feelings for him. 1206 01:11:25,248 --> 01:11:28,126 Well, we have a daughter together. 1207 01:11:28,167 --> 01:11:31,336 I don't love Viktor. I could never love anyone. 1208 01:11:31,420 --> 01:11:35,340 I'm in love with the camera. 1209 01:11:35,424 --> 01:11:39,011 Simone, I recognize the coat you're wearing. 1210 01:11:39,094 --> 01:11:41,263 I gave it to Viktor on his birthday. 1211 01:11:41,346 --> 01:11:42,681 Christ. 1212 01:11:42,723 --> 01:11:44,599 Elaine, I just-- 1213 01:11:44,641 --> 01:11:46,143 Whoa. 1214 01:11:49,103 --> 01:11:51,773 God! Oh my God! I tell ya. 1215 01:11:53,358 --> 01:11:58,487 - Are you all right? - This does look awful. I know that. 1216 01:11:58,571 --> 01:12:01,032 But, Viktor, he's just so crazy about you. 1217 01:12:01,115 --> 01:12:03,075 Could you go to the Oscars with him? 1218 01:12:03,159 --> 01:12:04,785 No, no, no. 1219 01:12:04,869 --> 01:12:06,704 If you won't do it for him, 1220 01:12:06,787 --> 01:12:08,581 I ask you, please, do it for me. 1221 01:12:12,626 --> 01:12:14,169 Okay. Okay. For you. 1222 01:12:14,252 --> 01:12:16,087 For you I'll go. 1223 01:12:16,171 --> 01:12:18,758 Thank you. Well, here's my exit. 1224 01:12:18,799 --> 01:12:20,593 All right. I'm glad that we talked. 1225 01:12:20,676 --> 01:12:21,719 - Oh, yes. Bye. - Bye! 1226 01:12:21,802 --> 01:12:23,261 Goodbye. 1227 01:12:25,472 --> 01:12:28,224 Oh! 1228 01:12:33,521 --> 01:12:35,690 And, the winner of Best Actress... 1229 01:12:35,732 --> 01:12:37,359 is... 1230 01:12:39,027 --> 01:12:40,736 Oh, my goodness. We have a tie. 1231 01:12:42,488 --> 01:12:45,784 The winners are Simone for "Sunrise, Sunset"... 1232 01:12:47,077 --> 01:12:48,286 Thank you. 1233 01:12:50,663 --> 01:12:54,458 ...and Simone for "Eternity Forever." 1234 01:12:58,504 --> 01:13:01,799 Unfortunately, Simone cannot be with us here tonight 1235 01:13:01,882 --> 01:13:04,134 but thanks to the miracle of modern technology, 1236 01:13:04,218 --> 01:13:07,387 she joins us live from her Goodwill Tour of the third world. 1237 01:13:07,470 --> 01:13:09,389 Ladies and gentlemen, Simone! 1238 01:13:13,977 --> 01:13:15,729 Thank you. Oh, thank you. 1239 01:13:15,813 --> 01:13:18,189 This means so much to me. 1240 01:13:18,231 --> 01:13:21,067 I'm just sorry I couldn't be there with you. 1241 01:13:21,150 --> 01:13:23,904 First, I want to acknowledge my fellow nominees. 1242 01:13:23,988 --> 01:13:26,948 I don't even feel I belong in the Best Actress category, 1243 01:13:27,031 --> 01:13:29,492 Iet alone with these wonderful human beings. 1244 01:13:29,534 --> 01:13:32,704 And I also wanna thank my co-stars 1245 01:13:32,787 --> 01:13:36,039 and the studio, of course. 1246 01:13:36,123 --> 01:13:38,126 And as always, I dedicate this to Hank, 1247 01:13:38,209 --> 01:13:41,295 without whom none of this would be possible. 1248 01:13:41,379 --> 01:13:45,757 I love you, Hank, wherever you are. 1249 01:13:47,509 --> 01:13:50,471 Thank you. 1250 01:13:55,851 --> 01:13:57,602 Who's Hank? Her agent? 1251 01:13:59,479 --> 01:14:02,023 - Her father. - Oh. 1252 01:14:03,191 --> 01:14:04,651 Why didn't she thank you? 1253 01:14:06,445 --> 01:14:08,196 She did. 1254 01:14:10,448 --> 01:14:12,742 Didn't she? 1255 01:14:12,825 --> 01:14:14,368 No. 1256 01:14:20,291 --> 01:14:23,377 And of course, I must thank my collaborator, 1257 01:14:23,461 --> 01:14:25,212 Viktor Taransky, 1258 01:14:25,296 --> 01:14:27,714 without whom none of this would be possible. 1259 01:14:27,797 --> 01:14:31,886 And of course, I must thank my collaborator, 1260 01:14:31,969 --> 01:14:33,554 Viktor Taransky, 1261 01:14:33,637 --> 01:14:35,890 without whom none of this would be possible. 1262 01:14:35,973 --> 01:14:37,557 Why didn't I say it? 1263 01:14:39,643 --> 01:14:41,394 How could I forget to say it? 1264 01:14:43,481 --> 01:14:45,149 I wrote it. 1265 01:14:45,232 --> 01:14:48,568 And of course, I must thank my collaborator, 1266 01:14:48,652 --> 01:14:50,153 Viktor Taransky, 1267 01:14:50,528 --> 01:14:53,323 without whom none of this would be possible. 1268 01:14:56,660 --> 01:14:58,620 Excuse me, Mr. Taransky, 1269 01:14:58,703 --> 01:15:00,830 Are you ready for your casting session? 1270 01:15:00,914 --> 01:15:03,624 Nicola is here for the role of Simone's sister. 1271 01:15:05,084 --> 01:15:06,835 Viktor. 1272 01:15:09,589 --> 01:15:12,883 So much has happened since we last saw each other. 1273 01:15:12,925 --> 01:15:15,219 Oh, yeah. Yeah. 1274 01:15:15,302 --> 01:15:17,221 - Why don't you sit? - Thank you. 1275 01:15:21,433 --> 01:15:23,894 I never got a chance to properly apologize 1276 01:15:23,978 --> 01:15:25,646 for what happened on "Sunrise." 1277 01:15:25,729 --> 01:15:28,607 Oh, that's okay. I know. I understand. 1278 01:15:30,108 --> 01:15:32,902 When I saw what Simone did with the role, 1279 01:15:32,986 --> 01:15:36,573 I mean, I fired all my people. 1280 01:15:36,657 --> 01:15:38,200 I went into rehab. 1281 01:15:38,283 --> 01:15:39,659 I took some acting classes. 1282 01:15:39,701 --> 01:15:41,869 I changed my whole look. 1283 01:15:41,953 --> 01:15:45,289 She really, really inspired me. 1284 01:15:49,627 --> 01:15:51,254 Would you like me to read? 1285 01:15:52,630 --> 01:15:54,716 Oh, sure. That would be good. 1286 01:16:17,279 --> 01:16:20,657 Who do you think you are, Carlos, 1287 01:16:20,741 --> 01:16:22,826 coming in here like this? 1288 01:16:24,910 --> 01:16:27,497 My husband's sleeping in the next room. 1289 01:16:27,581 --> 01:16:30,208 You think I won't call out? 1290 01:16:30,292 --> 01:16:32,210 Do you think I'll just... 1291 01:16:32,294 --> 01:16:34,045 give in to you without a fight, 1292 01:16:34,128 --> 01:16:36,881 Iike I did the last time and the time before that? 1293 01:16:45,806 --> 01:16:47,558 I wish you were dead. 1294 01:16:59,944 --> 01:17:02,322 I wish we were both dead. 1295 01:17:10,080 --> 01:17:11,539 Oh... 1296 01:17:11,623 --> 01:17:14,834 that was just wonderful. 1297 01:17:14,918 --> 01:17:16,628 Wonderful acting. 1298 01:17:16,711 --> 01:17:18,837 Thank you. 1299 01:17:18,921 --> 01:17:20,674 You could play the lead. 1300 01:17:23,259 --> 01:17:25,053 Isn't that Simone's part? 1301 01:17:27,262 --> 01:17:28,847 Of course. 1302 01:17:28,931 --> 01:17:30,766 Of course it is. 1303 01:17:31,892 --> 01:17:36,063 You have such a beautiful line, 1304 01:17:36,146 --> 01:17:38,357 right, right there. 1305 01:17:38,440 --> 01:17:40,359 It's not a wrinkle, or anything, 1306 01:17:40,442 --> 01:17:42,069 it's like a dimple. 1307 01:17:42,152 --> 01:17:44,195 Right-- when you smile it-- 1308 01:17:44,278 --> 01:17:45,864 I was thinking of incorporating 1309 01:17:45,948 --> 01:17:47,908 something like that in Simone. 1310 01:17:49,451 --> 01:17:52,871 Cosmetically altering Simone to look like me? 1311 01:17:54,956 --> 01:17:56,499 Oh, yeah. That would be crazy. 1312 01:17:56,582 --> 01:17:59,378 That would be crazy. Yes... 1313 01:17:59,461 --> 01:18:01,046 that would be nuts. 1314 01:18:03,381 --> 01:18:07,302 Would you like me to try something different with this, or do it again? 1315 01:18:08,553 --> 01:18:10,305 No, it's fine. 1316 01:18:11,555 --> 01:18:13,349 Okay. 1317 01:18:15,059 --> 01:18:16,686 Thank you. 1318 01:18:21,606 --> 01:18:23,400 Thank you, Viktor. 1319 01:18:35,746 --> 01:18:37,706 Happy birthday, Lainey. 1320 01:18:44,421 --> 01:18:45,881 What do you think? 1321 01:18:47,423 --> 01:18:49,383 It's fantastic. 1322 01:18:50,801 --> 01:18:54,723 It's what she drove in "Eternity Forever." 1323 01:18:54,806 --> 01:18:56,724 - I know. - See? 1324 01:18:58,643 --> 01:19:01,145 - You have to thank her for me. - It's from both of us. 1325 01:19:01,228 --> 01:19:03,648 You know, you won't be able 1326 01:19:03,689 --> 01:19:05,483 to drive it till you get your permit, 1327 01:19:05,524 --> 01:19:07,985 but you can take it around the lot, okay? 1328 01:19:08,069 --> 01:19:09,612 Here. 1329 01:19:12,365 --> 01:19:14,658 What's the matter? 1330 01:19:14,741 --> 01:19:16,826 I can't accept it. 1331 01:19:18,537 --> 01:19:21,332 Why? Why, honey? 1332 01:19:21,374 --> 01:19:23,333 I don't want a car, Dad. 1333 01:19:23,375 --> 01:19:25,126 What do you want? 1334 01:19:26,378 --> 01:19:28,797 I'll give you whatever you want. 1335 01:19:30,757 --> 01:19:32,842 The old Viktor Taransky. 1336 01:19:36,596 --> 01:19:38,807 I can't stand to see you like this, 1337 01:19:38,890 --> 01:19:42,017 clinging to Simone's coattails. 1338 01:19:44,103 --> 01:19:45,647 It used to be all about the work 1339 01:19:45,730 --> 01:19:47,357 and now it's all about her. 1340 01:19:48,733 --> 01:19:51,694 And then she's not even grateful enough to thank you. 1341 01:19:51,735 --> 01:19:53,195 Oh, no, that was me. 1342 01:19:53,278 --> 01:19:55,698 There you go again, blaming yourself. 1343 01:19:57,116 --> 01:19:58,993 Can't you see what she's done to you? 1344 01:20:00,786 --> 01:20:04,623 She's taken advantage. Mocking you. 1345 01:20:04,707 --> 01:20:06,709 You deserve better than Simone. 1346 01:20:10,044 --> 01:20:12,840 - I have to go, Dad. - Okay. 1347 01:20:42,285 --> 01:20:44,578 Oh, sure. She comes in all the time. 1348 01:20:44,619 --> 01:20:46,204 - Really? - Mm-hmm. 1349 01:20:46,288 --> 01:20:48,415 - Is she nice? - We've become very close. 1350 01:20:48,498 --> 01:20:51,502 She told me she wanted to look at my script next week. 1351 01:20:51,586 --> 01:20:53,045 - Jane? - Gotta go. 1352 01:20:54,546 --> 01:20:56,423 I'm leaving early. 1353 01:20:56,506 --> 01:20:58,925 If anybody needs me, I'll be at the beach house 1354 01:20:58,967 --> 01:21:01,052 having dinner with a certain someone. 1355 01:21:14,273 --> 01:21:16,234 Elaine Christian, please. 1356 01:22:01,569 --> 01:22:03,654 Elaine. 1357 01:22:03,737 --> 01:22:05,030 Hi. 1358 01:22:06,740 --> 01:22:08,367 Hi. 1359 01:22:08,450 --> 01:22:12,371 I was in the neighborhood. I just thought I'd drop by. 1360 01:22:12,413 --> 01:22:14,540 You don't use the front door anymore? 1361 01:22:14,581 --> 01:22:16,542 Uh... no. 1362 01:22:20,629 --> 01:22:22,381 When is she coming over? 1363 01:22:24,466 --> 01:22:26,385 - About now. - Oh. 1364 01:22:28,304 --> 01:22:30,388 Okay. I'll just stay until she gets here. 1365 01:22:32,307 --> 01:22:34,809 Well, she's... 1366 01:22:34,892 --> 01:22:37,062 already here. 1367 01:22:37,146 --> 01:22:39,064 What? 1368 01:22:40,606 --> 01:22:42,817 Elaine... 1369 01:22:42,900 --> 01:22:45,361 Simone is not coming over tonight 1370 01:22:47,780 --> 01:22:49,574 or any other night. 1371 01:22:52,952 --> 01:22:56,372 - I want you back, Elaine. - I want you back, too. 1372 01:22:58,790 --> 01:23:00,250 Oh, Viktor! 1373 01:23:00,292 --> 01:23:02,003 Wait! Viktor! 1374 01:23:02,086 --> 01:23:04,172 This is crazy. Who are we kidding? 1375 01:23:04,255 --> 01:23:06,673 I can't compete with Simone. 1376 01:23:06,715 --> 01:23:09,468 - Well... - What woman can? 1377 01:23:09,551 --> 01:23:11,678 I'd rather have you than Simone. 1378 01:23:11,720 --> 01:23:12,679 - Believe me. - Oh. 1379 01:23:12,721 --> 01:23:14,682 That's so sweet. 1380 01:23:16,099 --> 01:23:17,851 No, but I can't let you do that, 1381 01:23:17,934 --> 01:23:20,020 make that kind of sacrifice. 1382 01:23:20,103 --> 01:23:21,855 - No. No. - God, this is strange. 1383 01:23:21,938 --> 01:23:24,023 You know, I have stabbed people in the back 1384 01:23:24,065 --> 01:23:26,859 and clawed and slept my way to where I am. 1385 01:23:26,942 --> 01:23:29,196 - but-- - You have? 1386 01:23:29,237 --> 01:23:31,198 Well, it goes with the territory. 1387 01:23:31,239 --> 01:23:34,200 For some reason, I can't betray Simone. 1388 01:23:34,241 --> 01:23:37,203 I can't. There's a goodness to her, Viktor. 1389 01:23:37,286 --> 01:23:39,830 - No, there's nothing to her. - Oh, Viktor. 1390 01:23:42,291 --> 01:23:44,085 You say that now, but in the morning 1391 01:23:44,168 --> 01:23:46,045 you would go back to her. 1392 01:23:46,128 --> 01:23:47,505 - No. No. - You would, Viktor. 1393 01:23:47,546 --> 01:23:49,924 She's gonna retire. She'll never work again. 1394 01:23:50,007 --> 01:23:52,884 Of course she will. Her public will demand it. 1395 01:23:52,968 --> 01:23:54,887 - Not if I don't let her. - You? 1396 01:23:54,971 --> 01:23:56,889 - Yeah. - How can you stop her? 1397 01:24:01,393 --> 01:24:04,521 I'm gonna tell you a secret now, Elaine. 1398 01:24:12,237 --> 01:24:15,699 Simone isn't a real person. 1399 01:24:20,035 --> 01:24:21,496 I invented her. 1400 01:24:23,915 --> 01:24:26,001 Every actor is an invention. 1401 01:24:26,084 --> 01:24:27,793 - Elaine-- - Please. 1402 01:24:27,876 --> 01:24:30,379 You're lucky she's loyal enough to stay with you. 1403 01:24:30,379 --> 01:24:32,423 Maybe she's staying out of pity. 1404 01:24:32,506 --> 01:24:35,176 Who knows? I mean, she certainly doesn't need you. 1405 01:24:35,260 --> 01:24:37,177 Listen, she's thin air. 1406 01:24:37,219 --> 01:24:39,179 - She's pixels. - What? 1407 01:24:39,221 --> 01:24:43,183 Computer code molded by me 1408 01:24:43,267 --> 01:24:45,685 from a mathematical equation 1409 01:24:45,768 --> 01:24:49,481 I inherited from a madman. 1410 01:24:49,523 --> 01:24:51,567 How much have you had to drink? 1411 01:24:51,650 --> 01:24:53,359 There's no Simone. 1412 01:24:53,443 --> 01:24:55,737 - I'm Simone. - You're Simone?! 1413 01:24:57,113 --> 01:24:59,617 I've done the impossible. 1414 01:25:01,702 --> 01:25:05,622 I have recreated 1415 01:25:05,705 --> 01:25:08,166 the infinite nuances 1416 01:25:08,249 --> 01:25:10,168 of a human being-- 1417 01:25:10,251 --> 01:25:12,461 a human soul. 1418 01:25:12,544 --> 01:25:15,465 I have taken nothing, 1419 01:25:15,548 --> 01:25:18,468 and made it something. 1420 01:25:20,886 --> 01:25:24,139 I have breathed life into a machine. 1421 01:25:25,933 --> 01:25:28,019 - I made a miracle. - Viktor, please stop. 1422 01:25:28,102 --> 01:25:31,313 - Please. - I swear, Elaine. 1423 01:25:31,396 --> 01:25:33,982 As God is my judge, I swear. 1424 01:25:34,066 --> 01:25:36,777 I made Simone. I made her. 1425 01:25:38,069 --> 01:25:39,988 - You made Simone? - Yes. 1426 01:25:41,573 --> 01:25:43,909 Viktor... 1427 01:25:43,992 --> 01:25:45,827 she made you. 1428 01:26:02,885 --> 01:26:04,970 You bitch. 1429 01:26:05,011 --> 01:26:06,931 I'll destroy you. 1430 01:26:52,224 --> 01:26:54,935 Bravo! 1431 01:26:59,189 --> 01:27:00,774 Yes! Yes! Yes! 1432 01:27:14,872 --> 01:27:16,331 Had a rough night? 1433 01:27:19,542 --> 01:27:22,128 Let's see if they still love you after this. 1434 01:27:28,551 --> 01:27:30,470 You made me. 1435 01:27:30,553 --> 01:27:32,347 I made you first. 1436 01:27:34,348 --> 01:27:36,683 Well, we're back on "Good Morning, Good Day," 1437 01:27:36,767 --> 01:27:39,646 and we are here once again with the incomparable Simone. 1438 01:27:39,687 --> 01:27:42,148 Simone, before the break 1439 01:27:42,231 --> 01:27:45,150 you were taking a rather controversial position. 1440 01:27:45,233 --> 01:27:47,653 I just think all elementary schools 1441 01:27:47,736 --> 01:27:50,197 should have a firing range. 1442 01:27:50,238 --> 01:27:53,241 How else can the children learn to defend themselves? 1443 01:27:53,283 --> 01:27:55,410 If there is a hole in the ozone layer, 1444 01:27:55,494 --> 01:27:57,537 how come I can't see it? 1445 01:27:57,621 --> 01:27:59,998 Immigration? God! 1446 01:27:59,998 --> 01:28:01,832 Isn't it crowded enough? 1447 01:28:01,916 --> 01:28:04,795 But God created furry animals to be worn. 1448 01:28:04,878 --> 01:28:06,755 Have you ever tasted dolphin? 1449 01:28:06,838 --> 01:28:09,675 Pan-fried with a little garlic and fennel. 1450 01:28:09,758 --> 01:28:12,927 Everybody always talks about the negatives of cigarettes. 1451 01:28:13,010 --> 01:28:14,637 But look at the benefits. 1452 01:28:14,720 --> 01:28:16,640 I mean, you don't eat as much. 1453 01:28:16,682 --> 01:28:19,100 And you've got something to hold in your hand. 1454 01:28:20,685 --> 01:28:23,145 We always knew Simone wasn't like other celebrities. 1455 01:28:23,187 --> 01:28:24,939 - Oh, no. - She speaks her mind. 1456 01:28:25,022 --> 01:28:26,565 She certainly does. 1457 01:28:36,367 --> 01:28:38,285 It's plastic, Hank. 1458 01:28:38,368 --> 01:28:40,996 I know that's the way you'd want it. 1459 01:28:43,916 --> 01:28:45,834 She killed you, Hank. 1460 01:28:45,917 --> 01:28:47,669 Now she's killing me. 1461 01:28:49,379 --> 01:28:51,131 She's a serial killer. 1462 01:28:54,050 --> 01:28:55,968 But I don't know how to stop her. 1463 01:28:56,051 --> 01:29:00,098 I mean, she's taken on a life of her own. 1464 01:29:02,350 --> 01:29:04,268 I can't just come clean, 1465 01:29:04,351 --> 01:29:06,270 you know, make some confession, 1466 01:29:06,353 --> 01:29:08,772 because... 1467 01:29:08,856 --> 01:29:11,943 I've defrauded millions. They'd turn on me. 1468 01:29:13,861 --> 01:29:16,655 I just can't put the genie 1469 01:29:16,739 --> 01:29:18,699 back in the bottle, because... 1470 01:29:18,782 --> 01:29:20,784 if she suddenly stopped working, 1471 01:29:20,868 --> 01:29:22,620 you know, just dropped out of sight, 1472 01:29:22,703 --> 01:29:25,289 they'd never let it rest. 1473 01:29:28,000 --> 01:29:30,793 I tried killing her career, 1474 01:29:33,546 --> 01:29:35,758 but they like her even more. 1475 01:29:40,219 --> 01:29:41,763 What am I gonna do? 1476 01:29:52,899 --> 01:29:54,817 Not another word, Hank. 1477 01:29:56,069 --> 01:29:58,487 You are truly a genius. 1478 01:30:08,580 --> 01:30:10,332 Thank you, Hank. 1479 01:30:11,875 --> 01:30:13,460 Thank you. 1480 01:30:18,715 --> 01:30:21,343 What's the matter, Viktor? 1481 01:30:22,427 --> 01:30:24,470 You look so sad. 1482 01:30:26,555 --> 01:30:28,850 Don't you love me anymore? 1483 01:30:33,562 --> 01:30:35,398 It's over, isn't it? 1484 01:30:43,572 --> 01:30:44,532 I know what you're thinking, Simone. 1485 01:30:47,410 --> 01:30:49,870 This is a phoney-baloney world. 1486 01:30:52,247 --> 01:30:54,709 We're all living one big lie. 1487 01:30:54,792 --> 01:30:56,794 So, why shouldn't you live, too? 1488 01:30:58,921 --> 01:31:02,299 You're more authentic than all these people who worship you. 1489 01:31:02,382 --> 01:31:04,592 And that's the problem. 1490 01:31:09,889 --> 01:31:11,891 You're looking at the real fraud. 1491 01:31:13,226 --> 01:31:16,521 I told myself this was all about the work. 1492 01:31:16,605 --> 01:31:18,564 But if that were the truth, 1493 01:31:18,647 --> 01:31:21,234 it wouldn't matter to me 1494 01:31:21,318 --> 01:31:23,236 that you get all the attention. 1495 01:31:26,031 --> 01:31:27,865 And it does. 1496 01:31:29,408 --> 01:31:31,327 It does. 1497 01:31:33,579 --> 01:31:35,498 I'm sorry, Simone. 1498 01:31:36,832 --> 01:31:39,501 Here I was trying to convince 1499 01:31:39,543 --> 01:31:41,962 the whole world you existed. 1500 01:31:42,046 --> 01:31:44,173 but what I was really trying to do 1501 01:31:44,256 --> 01:31:47,384 was convince them that I exist. 1502 01:31:51,096 --> 01:31:53,015 It's not that you aren't human. 1503 01:31:55,433 --> 01:31:57,352 It's that I am. 1504 01:34:20,198 --> 01:34:22,283 I'm sorry, Simone. 1505 01:34:47,849 --> 01:34:51,479 It is my sad... 1506 01:34:51,562 --> 01:34:54,314 and solemn duty... 1507 01:34:55,899 --> 01:34:57,985 to announce... 1508 01:34:58,068 --> 01:35:01,404 the tragic passing of Simone. 1509 01:35:06,535 --> 01:35:07,953 How did she die? 1510 01:35:09,204 --> 01:35:11,580 It was a rare virus she contracted 1511 01:35:12,832 --> 01:35:15,167 on her Goodwill Tour of the third world. 1512 01:35:18,046 --> 01:35:19,630 Did she suffer? 1513 01:35:19,714 --> 01:35:22,717 Mercifully, it was quick. 1514 01:36:15,184 --> 01:36:17,269 I feel awful. 1515 01:36:18,520 --> 01:36:20,564 It's a great loss. 1516 01:36:25,611 --> 01:36:28,322 You know, we're going to have to restructure your deal. 1517 01:36:30,491 --> 01:36:33,117 Can I see you later? 1518 01:36:33,201 --> 01:36:35,787 I mean, go away for the weekend? 1519 01:36:37,081 --> 01:36:40,083 How could you bring that up at a time like this? 1520 01:37:00,811 --> 01:37:02,563 One minute, Mr. Taransky. 1521 01:37:07,985 --> 01:37:09,861 Oh my God. 1522 01:37:12,155 --> 01:37:13,740 This has got to be a mistake. 1523 01:37:13,824 --> 01:37:15,575 You have the right to remain silent. 1524 01:37:15,659 --> 01:37:19,037 Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. 1525 01:37:19,079 --> 01:37:20,622 - You don't understand. - Viktor! 1526 01:37:20,706 --> 01:37:23,709 - It's a mistake! - I'll call my attorney. 1527 01:37:23,792 --> 01:37:24,917 Dad! 1528 01:37:24,959 --> 01:37:26,919 Elaine, call Bernard! 1529 01:37:26,961 --> 01:37:28,964 That's why it was so light. 1530 01:37:29,006 --> 01:37:31,383 I heard him say, 1531 01:37:31,425 --> 01:37:35,595 "Die, bitch. I'll destroy you." 1532 01:37:37,555 --> 01:37:39,599 It was so strange. 1533 01:37:39,640 --> 01:37:42,602 He actually wanted to replace Simone with me 1534 01:37:42,685 --> 01:37:44,604 in his new movie. 1535 01:37:46,689 --> 01:37:48,399 He's a sick man. 1536 01:37:48,482 --> 01:37:51,943 He was a controlling madman. 1537 01:37:52,027 --> 01:37:53,945 She was a prisoner. 1538 01:37:55,323 --> 01:37:57,783 I blame myself. 1539 01:37:57,867 --> 01:38:00,910 I wish I had done more to stop it. 1540 01:38:03,622 --> 01:38:05,206 Forgive me, Mr. Taransky. 1541 01:38:05,290 --> 01:38:07,792 I'm just trying to understand here. 1542 01:38:07,876 --> 01:38:10,170 Now, all these films 1543 01:38:10,253 --> 01:38:13,214 and TV appearances and magazine covers 1544 01:38:13,298 --> 01:38:15,342 and internet interviews, 1545 01:38:15,425 --> 01:38:18,719 publicity photos, snapshots from her childhood... 1546 01:38:19,970 --> 01:38:22,432 All fake? Hmm? 1547 01:38:22,515 --> 01:38:24,851 This is fake. This is fake. 1548 01:38:24,935 --> 01:38:26,894 Fake, fake, fake, fake, fake. 1549 01:38:26,936 --> 01:38:29,438 - All fake? - Yes. 1550 01:38:29,521 --> 01:38:31,565 You understand perfectly. 1551 01:38:31,649 --> 01:38:34,527 So, I will confess 1552 01:38:34,569 --> 01:38:37,446 to fraud but not to murder. 1553 01:38:37,529 --> 01:38:39,865 And a fan club with a worldwide membership 1554 01:38:39,949 --> 01:38:42,743 in the millions, that's also bogus? 1555 01:38:42,826 --> 01:38:46,412 No. No. The fan club's real. 1556 01:38:46,496 --> 01:38:48,666 It's just what they were worshipping 1557 01:38:48,749 --> 01:38:51,085 is a computer code. 1558 01:38:51,168 --> 01:38:53,087 Ones and zeroes. 1559 01:38:53,170 --> 01:38:55,922 You couldn't have killed Simone because there was no Simone. 1560 01:38:56,547 --> 01:38:58,174 - Right. Exactly. - And this Hank Aleno 1561 01:38:58,216 --> 01:38:59,968 that you keep talking about, 1562 01:39:00,009 --> 01:39:03,846 the renowned failure who also happens to be so conveniently dead, 1563 01:39:03,972 --> 01:39:07,225 now, perhaps this man that you claim helped invent Simone, 1564 01:39:07,308 --> 01:39:09,894 is an invention himself. 1565 01:39:09,978 --> 01:39:11,853 Oh, no. No. 1566 01:39:11,937 --> 01:39:14,399 This whole thing is insane! 1567 01:39:14,440 --> 01:39:15,900 There is no Simone! 1568 01:39:15,984 --> 01:39:18,444 Look. Even her name is fake. 1569 01:39:18,486 --> 01:39:20,405 It's not Simone. 1570 01:39:20,446 --> 01:39:23,573 It's "Sim One"-- See? 1571 01:39:23,657 --> 01:39:25,575 "Simulation One"! 1572 01:39:25,659 --> 01:39:27,412 It's a computer code! 1573 01:39:29,955 --> 01:39:32,082 You really hated her, didn't you? 1574 01:39:34,626 --> 01:39:38,088 Perhaps you could explain this to me, Mr. Taransky. 1575 01:39:38,171 --> 01:39:41,300 Or is this tape doctored, too? 1576 01:39:41,383 --> 01:39:44,428 This is footage from the marina's closed-circuit camera 1577 01:39:44,511 --> 01:39:48,264 on the night in question-- altered of course. 1578 01:39:48,306 --> 01:39:50,683 Can you tell us why you're disposing 1579 01:39:50,766 --> 01:39:53,060 of the body of a woman who doesn't exist? 1580 01:39:53,145 --> 01:39:55,105 Well, it's not her body. 1581 01:39:56,314 --> 01:39:59,567 It's her body of work. 1582 01:39:59,650 --> 01:40:01,527 Viktor, Viktor, Viktor. 1583 01:40:01,611 --> 01:40:03,112 Viktor. 1584 01:40:03,195 --> 01:40:06,365 I know. Look. Look. Look. 1585 01:40:08,159 --> 01:40:10,453 Why don't you just come clean? Huh? 1586 01:40:10,536 --> 01:40:13,998 Just tell the truth, you're gonna feel better afterwards. 1587 01:40:14,081 --> 01:40:16,583 I'm telling the truth, and I don't feel so good. 1588 01:40:16,666 --> 01:40:19,127 Hey, we all know what happened. 1589 01:40:19,210 --> 01:40:21,297 In a fit of jealous rage, 1590 01:40:21,380 --> 01:40:25,091 you killed Simone and you dumped her body off the boat... 1591 01:40:25,175 --> 01:40:27,969 - Don't say that. -...that she bought for you. 1592 01:40:28,053 --> 01:40:29,804 I did-- I can prove-- 1593 01:40:29,888 --> 01:40:31,264 I can prove it to you. 1594 01:40:31,348 --> 01:40:32,974 Let me just take you there. 1595 01:40:33,058 --> 01:40:34,643 I'll take you to the spot. 1596 01:40:34,684 --> 01:40:36,061 I can prove it. 1597 01:40:36,102 --> 01:40:37,646 Here. Here. Come on. 1598 01:40:37,729 --> 01:40:39,147 We can just go there, can't we? 1599 01:40:39,230 --> 01:40:41,815 - Let's just go. I'll take you there. - Oh, Viktor. 1600 01:40:52,618 --> 01:40:54,328 Okay, good. 1601 01:40:54,411 --> 01:40:56,497 Thank you. Good work. 1602 01:40:58,415 --> 01:41:00,084 Now you'll see. 1603 01:41:05,839 --> 01:41:07,882 What is this? 1604 01:41:07,966 --> 01:41:10,426 No, there's drives and discs. 1605 01:41:12,012 --> 01:41:13,472 Where are the discs? 1606 01:41:13,514 --> 01:41:15,432 You have to go back down and get them. 1607 01:41:15,516 --> 01:41:17,934 - That's where they are. - We can't go back down there. 1608 01:41:17,976 --> 01:41:20,228 - There's discs down there! - Calm yourself! 1609 01:41:20,311 --> 01:41:21,980 - Please! Just-- - Sit him down. 1610 01:41:22,063 --> 01:41:23,940 You must go down and get the drives. 1611 01:41:23,982 --> 01:41:25,942 Hey, you see what's down there? 1612 01:41:32,657 --> 01:41:34,284 Plead guilty. 1613 01:41:34,367 --> 01:41:35,951 Plead guilty and throw yourself 1614 01:41:36,034 --> 01:41:37,494 on the mercy of the court. 1615 01:41:37,536 --> 01:41:39,289 It's the best deal you're gonna get. 1616 01:41:39,372 --> 01:41:41,416 I could get the death penalty. 1617 01:41:41,499 --> 01:41:42,959 Yeah. Yeah. 1618 01:41:43,042 --> 01:41:45,043 You certainly will if you go to trial. 1619 01:41:45,127 --> 01:41:48,255 A jury, in this kind of ugly mood. 1620 01:41:48,338 --> 01:41:50,632 You killed an icon, for God's sake. 1621 01:41:50,716 --> 01:41:52,634 - Bernard, listen to me! - Viktor! 1622 01:41:52,718 --> 01:41:56,263 Bernard, I didn't kill anyone. 1623 01:41:56,346 --> 01:41:58,307 Viktor, come on, it's in the paper. 1624 01:41:58,390 --> 01:42:00,058 There's no one to kill. 1625 01:42:01,976 --> 01:42:04,771 Bernard, I'm a filmmaker. 1626 01:42:05,814 --> 01:42:07,899 I was trying to say something. 1627 01:42:07,983 --> 01:42:10,901 I wanted recognition. 1628 01:42:10,985 --> 01:42:13,446 I wanted to be appreciated. 1629 01:42:14,655 --> 01:42:17,533 So I created her. 1630 01:42:18,994 --> 01:42:21,412 Bernard, there's no one to kill. 1631 01:42:22,663 --> 01:42:24,206 Do you understand? 1632 01:42:25,666 --> 01:42:27,543 An insanity defense. 1633 01:42:30,086 --> 01:42:31,589 Beautiful. 1634 01:42:33,007 --> 01:42:35,468 Fantastic. 1635 01:42:35,551 --> 01:42:37,969 - What are you doing? - "I created her." 1636 01:42:39,137 --> 01:42:40,805 Viktor! Jesus! 1637 01:42:42,515 --> 01:42:44,268 Jesus Christ, Viktor! 1638 01:42:45,519 --> 01:42:48,063 What am I doing? Oh, what am I doing? 1639 01:42:49,522 --> 01:42:51,483 - Get me out! - Viktor! 1640 01:42:51,524 --> 01:42:53,902 Get me another lawyer. I want another lawyer! 1641 01:42:58,365 --> 01:43:00,242 Why can't people just take responsibility 1642 01:43:00,325 --> 01:43:01,701 for their actions anymore, huh? 1643 01:43:03,620 --> 01:43:06,372 You know, I can almost forgive him for killing her. 1644 01:43:07,998 --> 01:43:10,377 But, to deny her existence? 1645 01:43:12,295 --> 01:43:14,213 I can never forgive that. 1646 01:43:14,296 --> 01:43:17,049 Because obviously she existed, right? 1647 01:43:17,132 --> 01:43:20,344 I know it just as surely as you're sitting there. 1648 01:43:21,970 --> 01:43:24,265 She was the most vital woman I ever met. 1649 01:43:24,348 --> 01:43:25,891 So you did meet her? 1650 01:43:25,975 --> 01:43:28,060 Yeah, Lainey, what are you getting at? 1651 01:43:28,143 --> 01:43:29,728 I'm the head of a major studio. 1652 01:43:29,812 --> 01:43:32,272 Do you think I'm gonna make a three-picture deal 1653 01:43:32,355 --> 01:43:33,648 with an actress I never met? 1654 01:43:33,731 --> 01:43:34,899 No. No. 1655 01:43:34,983 --> 01:43:38,571 I mean, really meet her. Like in the flesh. 1656 01:43:41,281 --> 01:43:43,199 I know it's embarrassing to admit it, 1657 01:43:43,283 --> 01:43:47,704 but when I think about it honestly, I haven't. 1658 01:43:47,787 --> 01:43:49,789 I've never really seen Simone up close... 1659 01:43:49,872 --> 01:43:51,624 touched her. 1660 01:43:51,708 --> 01:43:54,460 Been in her physical presence. 1661 01:43:54,544 --> 01:43:56,337 Have you? 1662 01:43:58,505 --> 01:43:59,798 Well-- 1663 01:43:59,881 --> 01:44:01,675 we don't want to believe daddy 1664 01:44:01,717 --> 01:44:04,721 because we don't want to believe that we were taken in too. 1665 01:44:05,805 --> 01:44:07,014 But, Lainey, 1666 01:44:09,474 --> 01:44:12,728 there's no evidence that Simone isn't real. 1667 01:44:12,769 --> 01:44:14,646 Listen to what you're saying, Mom. 1668 01:44:14,730 --> 01:44:17,065 I mean, is there any evidence that she is? 1669 01:44:24,448 --> 01:44:26,240 Do you have any idea what you're doing? 1670 01:44:34,332 --> 01:44:35,458 What's that? 1671 01:44:35,541 --> 01:44:38,753 One part of Dad's story may have been true. 1672 01:44:38,836 --> 01:44:41,088 Simone may have contracted a virus. 1673 01:44:43,674 --> 01:44:45,551 Certain viruses can be cured. 1674 01:44:48,471 --> 01:44:50,556 I have no idea what you're talking about. 1675 01:45:07,781 --> 01:45:09,366 Listen to me. 1676 01:45:09,449 --> 01:45:11,910 There's a psychiatrist in Ventura, 1677 01:45:11,952 --> 01:45:14,371 well-respected, who is willing to testify 1678 01:45:14,454 --> 01:45:17,916 under oath that you have diminished capacity 1679 01:45:19,124 --> 01:45:21,293 due to the trauma of your divorce, 1680 01:45:21,377 --> 01:45:24,839 10 years of abject failure in the movie business 1681 01:45:24,923 --> 01:45:27,800 and a bump on the head 1682 01:45:27,841 --> 01:45:29,343 you sustained as a child. 1683 01:45:29,426 --> 01:45:31,845 No more. 1684 01:45:31,887 --> 01:45:35,058 I can't go along with this horseshit. 1685 01:45:35,141 --> 01:45:37,434 - Come on, Viktor. - I did it. 1686 01:45:37,476 --> 01:45:39,061 No. No. Viktor, come on. 1687 01:45:39,144 --> 01:45:41,897 - Tell them they can fry me. - No, Viktor, please. 1688 01:45:43,649 --> 01:45:45,567 - I did it! - Viktor, please. 1689 01:45:45,650 --> 01:45:47,569 It was premeditated! 1690 01:45:47,652 --> 01:45:50,573 - Can you please lower your voice? - I strangled her. 1691 01:45:50,656 --> 01:45:53,950 I bludgeoned her! 1692 01:45:53,992 --> 01:45:56,244 I set her on fire 1693 01:45:56,327 --> 01:45:58,955 and then I killed her! 1694 01:45:58,997 --> 01:46:01,875 - I did it! - Excuse me. 1695 01:46:01,917 --> 01:46:04,210 I think you better see this. 1696 01:46:14,304 --> 01:46:15,263 Breaking news: 1697 01:46:15,346 --> 01:46:19,517 International media star Simone is alive and well. 1698 01:46:19,601 --> 01:46:22,269 Her studio released this footage, just minutes ago. 1699 01:46:22,352 --> 01:46:26,356 Simone reading today's edition of "The LA Times." 1700 01:46:31,445 --> 01:46:34,364 Who says the only bad publicity is your obituary? 1701 01:46:34,406 --> 01:46:36,366 Details at the top of the hour. 1702 01:46:37,659 --> 01:46:39,577 She's indestructible. 1703 01:46:51,756 --> 01:46:53,424 He's coming. 1704 01:47:01,182 --> 01:47:03,142 Viktor. 1705 01:47:03,226 --> 01:47:05,269 Oh, Viktor. 1706 01:47:05,311 --> 01:47:06,979 Oh, honey. 1707 01:47:10,441 --> 01:47:13,194 I don't know what you did or how you did it, 1708 01:47:13,277 --> 01:47:15,570 - but thank you. - Well, it was Lainey. 1709 01:47:15,654 --> 01:47:17,530 But don't thank us too fast. 1710 01:47:17,614 --> 01:47:19,532 You know what we have to do now. 1711 01:47:19,616 --> 01:47:21,035 What? 1712 01:47:21,077 --> 01:47:23,370 Well, why stop at one character 1713 01:47:23,453 --> 01:47:25,705 when you can have a whole cast? 1714 01:47:25,789 --> 01:47:27,916 You have to finish what you started. 1715 01:47:27,999 --> 01:47:29,918 We can do it together. 1716 01:47:30,001 --> 01:47:33,003 - Haven't we done enough? - Could we go, please? 1717 01:47:33,088 --> 01:47:34,923 Where we going? 1718 01:47:34,965 --> 01:47:37,217 Well, I was thinking... 1719 01:47:37,300 --> 01:47:39,386 how about you and Simone, 1720 01:47:39,427 --> 01:47:41,387 moving in with me and Lainey? 1721 01:47:46,810 --> 01:47:48,228 That's wonderful. 1722 01:47:49,563 --> 01:47:51,188 What do you think, Lainey? 1723 01:47:51,272 --> 01:47:52,856 About you and Mom? 1724 01:47:52,940 --> 01:47:56,443 Well, about me and Simone. 1725 01:47:56,527 --> 01:47:58,654 What I did. 1726 01:47:58,737 --> 01:48:00,281 Everything. I'm sorry. 1727 01:48:00,364 --> 01:48:03,492 Your mistake wasn't making something fake, Dad. 1728 01:48:03,576 --> 01:48:05,452 We're fine with fake. 1729 01:48:05,536 --> 01:48:07,621 As long as you don't lie about it. 1730 01:48:12,417 --> 01:48:14,044 Oh, come on, Viktor. 1731 01:48:14,128 --> 01:48:16,130 It's not a death sentence. 1732 01:48:17,463 --> 01:48:20,216 No. It's life. 1733 01:48:28,766 --> 01:48:30,518 Hey, Viktor, remember us? 1734 01:48:30,602 --> 01:48:32,896 We probably never met. I'm Milton. 1735 01:48:32,937 --> 01:48:35,731 How are you? Max Sayer from the Echo. 1736 01:48:35,772 --> 01:48:38,191 - Hi! - It's life. 1737 01:48:43,864 --> 01:48:45,365 Just call. Five minutes. 1738 01:48:45,449 --> 01:48:46,909 All we need is five minutes. 1739 01:49:00,714 --> 01:49:03,174 Good evening, and welcome. 1740 01:49:04,550 --> 01:49:06,511 Simone, the question 1741 01:49:06,553 --> 01:49:10,848 on everybody's mind is simply... why? 1742 01:49:10,932 --> 01:49:13,017 Frank, you know as well as I do, 1743 01:49:13,059 --> 01:49:15,144 Iiving in this fish-bowl, 1744 01:49:15,228 --> 01:49:17,855 the insatiable appetite of the media, 1745 01:49:17,939 --> 01:49:20,358 with everything that was going on in my life, 1746 01:49:20,399 --> 01:49:23,194 I just needed to drop out of sight for a while. 1747 01:49:23,236 --> 01:49:27,198 I needed time, and Viktor bought me that time. 1748 01:49:27,240 --> 01:49:30,659 - I owe him so much. - We all do. 1749 01:49:32,578 --> 01:49:34,497 But now I understand you're eager 1750 01:49:34,538 --> 01:49:36,207 to get back to work 1751 01:49:36,290 --> 01:49:38,041 and it's not the kind of work 1752 01:49:38,124 --> 01:49:40,377 we were all expecting. 1753 01:49:40,418 --> 01:49:42,045 It's true. 1754 01:49:42,128 --> 01:49:46,466 I can reveal I am considering a career in politics. 1755 01:49:46,549 --> 01:49:49,094 And what, may I ask, brought this on? 1756 01:49:51,805 --> 01:49:55,349 I suppose this little man had something to do with it. 1757 01:49:55,432 --> 01:49:58,019 - That beautiful baby. - Yes. 1758 01:49:58,103 --> 01:50:00,981 You see, Viktor and I are both very concerned 1759 01:50:01,022 --> 01:50:03,400 about what kind of world our new son, Chip, 1760 01:50:03,483 --> 01:50:05,234 is going to grow up in. 1761 01:50:06,652 --> 01:50:08,404 Aren't you, Viktor? 1762 01:50:08,487 --> 01:50:10,239 Oh, yes. 1763 01:50:11,491 --> 01:50:13,076 Hi. 1764 01:50:16,120 --> 01:50:18,080 Oh yes. 1765 01:50:30,134 --> 01:50:32,218 1766 01:50:32,302 --> 01:50:35,889 1767 01:50:35,972 --> 01:50:40,018 so inspired 1768 01:50:42,687 --> 01:50:46,608 I had to face another day 1769 01:50:48,818 --> 01:50:52,447 1770 01:50:54,824 --> 01:50:57,493 1771 01:50:57,577 --> 01:51:00,704 1772 01:51:00,787 --> 01:51:05,251 to my peace of mind 1773 01:51:05,251 --> 01:51:08,879 1774 01:51:08,962 --> 01:51:12,090 1775 01:51:12,132 --> 01:51:18,305 like a natural woman 1776 01:51:21,642 --> 01:51:25,561 in the lost and found 1777 01:51:27,480 --> 01:51:31,526 1778 01:51:34,153 --> 01:51:40,076 what was wrong with me 1779 01:51:40,159 --> 01:51:44,038 1780 01:51:46,249 --> 01:51:49,210 doubtful 1781 01:51:49,293 --> 01:51:52,087 1782 01:51:52,128 --> 01:51:54,172 1783 01:51:54,256 --> 01:51:56,801 1784 01:51:56,884 --> 01:52:00,429 1785 01:52:00,512 --> 01:52:03,431 1786 01:52:03,515 --> 01:52:10,021 like a natural woman 1787 01:52:10,105 --> 01:52:12,566 1788 01:52:12,607 --> 01:52:16,236 1789 01:52:16,319 --> 01:52:18,238 1790 01:52:18,280 --> 01:52:22,826 so good inside 1791 01:52:22,867 --> 01:52:25,412 1792 01:52:25,495 --> 01:52:29,456 1793 01:52:29,498 --> 01:52:31,375 1794 01:52:31,458 --> 01:52:35,338 you make me feel so alive 1795 01:52:35,380 --> 01:52:38,382 1796 01:52:38,424 --> 01:52:42,052 1797 01:52:42,136 --> 01:52:48,601 like a natural woman 1798 01:52:48,642 --> 01:52:51,270 1799 01:52:51,353 --> 01:52:54,814 1800 01:52:54,898 --> 01:53:01,529 like a real... 1801 01:53:03,281 --> 01:53:06,492 1802 01:53:06,534 --> 01:53:09,662 1803 01:53:09,746 --> 01:53:15,001 like a real... 1804 01:57:15,149 --> 01:57:17,818 She likes chicken pot pie... 1805 01:57:17,860 --> 01:57:19,987 just like me.