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Discussion on Art and Artists
Anielka
Are you familiar with ] or ]? It's very important.
[''To prospective art shopping couple''; [w:Martin von Ostrowski|von Ostrowski; [w:Andres Serrano|Serrano]
Woman art buyer
Yes, I remember.
Anielka
Von Ostrowski worked in ].
[[w:feces|fecal matter]
Woman art buyer
Like ], right?
[[w:Chris Ofili|Ofili]
Anielka
Right, but he also worked in ].
[[w:semen|ejaculate]
Woman art buyer
Sorry?
Anielka
He used it as a glaze in some of his painting.
Woman art buyer
Oh.
Anielka
Actually, the influence runs throughout this show.
Man art buyer
Maybe we should-
Woman art buyer
It'll change color as it ages.
Anielka
Yes, with a wonderful organic patina.
Woman art buyer
That might not work. We're gonna take a look at a few other pieces before we decide.
Anielka
Sure. Take your time. Not a word, Maxim.
[''Prospective art buyer couple walks away, then Maxim walks up'']
Maxim
15 K. That's some money shot. "]". Liar, liar.
[[w:Egg whites|Egg whites]
Anielka
I only told them influence.
Maxim
Expensive pomposity, cousin. ], you catch that? I'll need five minutes alone with him.
[''To colleague across room''; [w:Nate Dogg|Nate Dogg; ''To Anielka'']
Anielka
You just love rejection.
Maxim
That old Jack is ready to sell. This time it's real. He's ready to sell. I need maybe three maybe four million from Nathan, tops.
Anielka
Oh, that's all?
[''Chuckles derisively, walks away'']
Maxim
Fuck.
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Maxim's Introduction of Yuri and Daniel
Maxim
This is Yuri, he cooks and shit. Sometimes all at once. English, shithead. Daniel, meet the animals. You wanna get your fat ass kicked again?
[''As a prepubescent boy to Daniel''; ''Yuri asks in Russian if Daniel would like something to eat''; ''Brings Daniel to two burly grown men at table''; ''Man swipes towel on floor'']
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Business Negotiation Proposal
Vlad Reznik
I make you fair offer. Buy out your half of the business.
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A Warning from Maxim
Maxim
Ooh, I'm telling.
[''Leads Daniel away from massage parlor woman'']
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Friendship and Nicknames in Conversation
Maxim
Hey, what's the opposite of fun?
Daniel
You mean the ]?
[[w:antonym|antonym]
Maxim
It's Daniel. Yay, danetchka. Your new name is Auntie Nim.
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Funding Priorities for Affordable Housing Discussion
Council man 1
You know, funding should be a portion according to the needs of the district, right? Now what we need right now, is affordable housing in my district this cycle.
[''Having lunch with fellow councilman and councilwoman'']
Council man 2
If we go into that room sounding like ] ], then we're gonna need new jobs in November. Now you all know Mr. Daniel Reznik Esquire from the Newark Works employment outreach in my district?
[[w:Karl Marx|Karl Marx's; [w:cliffNotes|cliffnotes; ''Daniel walks up'']
Daniel
Hammer of the Gods.
Council man 1
I'm sorry?
Daniel
Well you're 3/5 of the city council. You have mayor Applegate at your mercy.
Council man 1
Okay, so how's that gonna help get affordable housing in my district?
Daniel
Well respectfully, this is already one of the most affordable communities in the county.
Council man 1
Right. So then why do I have four overflown shelters in my district?
Daniel
Many of the people in those shelters were my clients.
Council man 1
Hmm, I get it. So you'll agree then? We just need to stick our heels in the dirt then, build affordable housing while there's still HUD money
Daniel
Our friends at those shelters wouldn't have a problem finding affordable homes if we could fix their problem finding employment.
Council woman
I like where you're goin'. Brass tacks.
Daniel
Brass tacks? You form a voting block on the HUD allocation. Promise Mayor Applegate smooth sailing on the downtown development if, and only if you control the resident employment allocations.
Council man 2
Hmm-mm, see? Trade votes for higher paying jobs in our districts.
Council woman
How many jobs?
Daniel
Well, fast and dirty. With a maintenance contract guarantee tacked on, I'd say at least 300 jobs in the first six months.
[''Hands out binders'']
Council woman
Hire them right outta the shelter.
Daniel
I took the liberty to begin drafting a bid and the hiring practices guidelines for your review of course.
Council woman
Counsellor, ]. I have a few good constituents that could use help staying in their homes.
[[w:business card|flip me your card]
Daniel
I'm not practicing on the moment.
Council woman
Oh, well I expect we'll see alot of you. Keep up the fight.
Daniel
Yeah. Thanks.
[''Walks away'']
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Power Dynamics in Little Ukraine
Tariq
I knew all about your little meeting.
[''In office'']
Daniel
No coincidences, huh?
Tariq
Shit. This is my town.
Daniel
I did all the work. I wrote the proposal. I drew up the playbook.
Tariq
Did you tell the councilwoman you got disbarred?
Daniel
No. No, I was suspended. Not disbarred.
Tariq
Same shit. Shit came up anyway.
Daniel
When?
Tariq
Right after you left. I just got the play by play.
Daniel
Well, you know it's a matter of public record.
Tariq
It looks like a reason for them to shift this money in another direction.
Daniel
You mean all this work for nothing?
Tariq
No. They'll use your playbook but probably without you.
Daniel
Yeah, if I raised the stake they just tossed the whole thing and nothing good comes out of it.
Tariq
Catching on quick, son.
Daniel
Fuck, man. They'd be walking to City Hall with their tails between their legs if it weren't for me!
Tariq
You're right. Listen, I told you, all right? You ain't form around here. Your shit wasn't go any farther than what you could already finance on your own unless you had a born and bred on board.
Daniel
Born and bred? Like who?
Tariq
Me, for one.
Daniel
You? You wanna be in the job placement business?
Tariq
No. I wanna be in the Daniel Reznick business, son.
[''Gets up pointing to self, walks to Daniel'']
Daniel
Fuck outta here.
[''Scoffs'']
Tariq
Listen. People in this community, they love you. They love you in this neighbourhood. You've been helping people for years and years for no other reason but just because they need it. Shit. And I know that a nice little Jewish boy like you don't mess up no bill payments. So you got to be fucked up if I'm sittin here waitin on three months rent.
Daniel
I told you that I was gonna take care of that this weekend.
Tariq
I know, I know. You can go home and run to your pops and get that. But what I'm sayin'-
Daniel
Really?
Tariq
What I'm sayin'- what I'm offering is a chance for you to get out on your own. Get you some of that grant money. Get you a nice little six-figure salary. Your own little office and your rent paid for, electricity paid for.
[''Daniel steps to side and sits in chair'']
Daniel
What's in it for you.
Tariq
My name already ring out in the streets. A restaurateur or producer, real estate magnate. But with you? I'm going to be Newark's homegrown savior of district 6.
Daniel
I'm in charge.
[''Points to self'']
Tariq
That's fine. I just want to make some calls and give you a big enough lane for you to run through. So?
Daniel
Make your calls.
[''Nods head'']
Tariq
My man, my man.
[''Produces phone'']
Daniel
Yeah, just listen. ] your way through this, right? I don't do well with partnerships.
[[w:The Godfather|You're just gonna godfather; ''Pointing'']
Tariq
Oh, this ain't no partnership, see? We gon ]. Go home, D'. Ten minutes and I'm out.
[[w:Batman and Robin|Batman and Robin this motherfucker; ''Laughs and walks away'']
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Questioning Belonging and Identity
Danya
You don't belong here, who are you?
[''Walks out door of massage parlor in just underwear to see Daniel and Maxim, to Daniel'']
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Tensions Rise Over Conflict Minerals
Tariq
What the fuck you doing out here, white boy?!
[''Drives up to Daniel as a full-grown man waiting'']
Daniel
]!
[[w:Spinner (wheel)|Nice rims]
Tariq
I could sneak up on ] in this shit!
[''Exits vehicle''; [w:Edward Snowden|Snowden]
Daniel
Oh, yeah. Yeah. Conflict minerals sure are stealthy in that.
Tariq
Fuck I tell you about this shit? I do need that bread man. Three. Months.
[''Takes off sunglasses, in serious tone''; ''Walks up to Daniel''; ''Bursts out laughing'']
Daniel
Fuck you, man! Fuck you!
Tariq
Ah, come on man. Yo, the council boy's doing you right down the way?
[''Leads Daniel to office'']
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Outdated Management and Financial Concerns
Daniel Reznik
I think he's running the place like it's 1978 and I don't know how he has enough money.
[''Asked by Anielka what he thinks of Vlad, his father'']
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Frustration Over Limited Communication Options
Vlad Reznik
What, your hand's broke?! You can't make call?! Only numbers you know are for ], and ] for when you lose to bookie and OTB!
[''To Kostya''; [w:Bookmaker|bookie; https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2577255/2022/01/27/what-does-off-the-board-or-otb-mean-in-sports-betting/ OTB; [w:loan shark|loan shark; ''Kostya grabs Vlad's shirt in rage and accuses him of trying to destroy the business'']
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Escape to the American Dream
Intro title card
In the early 80's nearly 100,000 Russian Jews immigrated to the United States, escaping oppression in the USSR... Vlad Reznik and Pavel Soloyov left with their families in the hopes of experiencing the American dream.
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Embracing Readiness and Defiance
Maxim
I was born ready. The line is; I was born ready. Yes, a crane if do write. No can defense.
[''As a prepubescent boy to Daniel in changeroom''; ''Kicks over towel bin''; ''Daniel nods in approval'']
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Caution Against Slipping and Injury
Anielka
Keep this one off the floor. You will slip. And we need this head of yours in one piece.
[''To Daniel''; ''Gives Daniel drink and walks away'']
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Acknowledging Community Expectations
Daniel Reznik
All right, I know. I know. Pillar of the community and all that. I get it.
[''Told by Anielka that not everyone can get a bank loan'']
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The Reality of Pain and Conflict
Maxim
I mean all that stuff you see in the movies about people gettin cut and gettin stabbed, you wouldn't think it hurts as much, but it does. You know I gotta get an eye patch? Yeah, I'm gonna be like ]. What's he say? "I don't give a fudge about your war or your president". ]. Daniel. Come on, Daniel. Any sound in there? Danetchka, Daniel.
[''As a prepubescent boy to Daniel, in hospital with bandage on face''; [w:Snake Plissken|Snake Plissken; [w:Escape from New York|Escape from New York; ''Shakes Daniel's head''; ''Jiggling Daniel's chin'']
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Preparing for Responsibility and Expectations
Vlad
Look at me. When we go inside, you just listen to your cousin.
[''Walking with young son, turns to him'']
Daniel
Hmm-mm.
Vlad
Cause you'll be the boss one day. ] loitering on doorsteps] What's wrong? Those people? Those people are waiting for us.
[''Son turns head to [[w:punk|overtly punk youths; ''Realizes''; ''Squats down to do up son's shoe laces'']
Daniel
For what?
Vlad
We'll clean up the neighbourhood.
Daniel
All of this?
Vlad
Yup. But not like janitors, more like ].
[[w:Superman|Superman; ''Mimics punching son'']
Daniel
Dad.
Vlad
Like ]. Like-
[[w:Batman|Batman]
Daniel
Like the Guardian Angels.
Vlad
Yeah, like Guardian Angels. Cause there are two things, best things for a man, provide, and protect. And I'll protect you. Always.
[''Holds up two fingers''; ''Pinches son's ear''; ''Puts hand on son's back and they walk up doorsteps'']
Pavel
Vlad.
[''Vlad entering massage parlor'']
Vlad
The people outside.
Pavel
Young Prince Daniel!
[''In Russian'']
Daniel
Hello uncle.
Pavel
He's losing his Russian!
[''In Russian'']
Vlad
Speak English now, Pavel.
Pavel
Where they speak English now?
[''In English'']
Vlad
American.
Pavel
He forget all of his Russian!
Vlad
American.
Pavel
American... how long you gonna keep this shit up? Maxim, show him the rounds.
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Market Development Timeline Discussion
Nathan
And when you figure they'll be finished over there?
[''Walking out in street'']
Maxim
First part of the market line, 2019.
Nathan
That soon, huh?
Maxim
The high line meets Italy meets Brooklyn Fleet but more upscale. And at the base of a couple hundred thousand square feet of the hottest condos in town.
Nathan
Okay and our targets, where the current rents are at now?
Maxim
It's in the gutter. I'll work these buildings like a maniac. I'll evict the non-payees, the non ] and relocate the stragglers.
[[w:Bed and Breakfast|B&Bers]
Nathan
That's a tall order.
[''Stretches out turned up palms'']
Maxim
].
[[w:The Godfather| I'm gonna make them an offer they can't refuse]
Nathan
Can we do that?
[''Chuckles'']
Maxim
I've worked this with a few of Mr. W's buildings. I know the tenants. I know who's a deadbeat, who's a drug dealer, which old lady's ready to move to ].
[[w:Florida|Florida]
Nathan
All right, so how long til we can clear them out?
Maxim
A year, 18 months tops.
Nathan
What's the catch? You're getting an amazing price.
[''Stops walking, then also Maxim'']
Maxim
The pricing is the by-product of a decade of indentured servitude.
Nathan
All right.
Maxim
I need a quick answer for the old man before he has time to reconsider. Do I have a partner?
Nathan
Fifteen million? When can you get a copy of ] to my attorney?
[[w:Project portfolio management|the PPM]
Maxim
Next week. Not a problem.
Nathan
Come by, we'll have a drink.
[''Extends hand for handshake which Maxim honors''; ''Walks on alone'']
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The Comfort of Familiar Presence
Anielka
You haven't been here alot, since I was a girl. But for some reason, this place seems complete when you're around.
[''To Daniel'']
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Exploring Seduction in Russian Women
Anielka
I'm ] and ], ] and the art of seduction. All Russian women are.
[''To Daniel over being escorted''; [w:karate|black belt; [w:Kung fu|Kung fu; [w:Jujitsu|Jujutsu]
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