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The Cowboy's Directive on Casting Choices
The Cowboy
I want you to go back to work tomorrow. You were recasting the lead actress anyway. Audition many girls for the part. When you see the girl that was shown to you earlier today, you will say, "this is the girl." The rest of the cast can stay, that's up to you. But that lead girl is not up to you. Now, you will see me one more time if you do good. You will see me two more times if you do bad. Good night.
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The Illusion of Identity in Film
Betty Elms
It'll be just like in the movies. Pretending to be somebody else.
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Collision of Dreams and Identities on Mulholland Drive
Taglines
An actress longing to be a star. A woman searching for herself. Both worlds will collide...on Muholland Drive.
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The Cowboy's Invitation
Cynthia
Do you know somebody called "the Cowboy"?
Adam Kesher
The Cowboy?
Cynthia
Yeah, the Cowboy. This guy, the Cowboy, wants to see you. Jason said he thought it'd be a good idea.
Adam Kesher
Oh, Jason thought it'd be a good idea for me to see the Cowboy. Well, should I wear my ten-gallon hat and my six-shooters?
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Divided Assets in a Relationship
Adam Kesher
I got the pool, she got the pool-man.
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The Impact of Attitude on Life Choices
Cowboy
A man's attitude... a man's attitude goes some ways, the way his life will be. Is that something you might agree with?
Adam Kesher
Sure.
Cowboy
Now, did you answer because that's what you thought I wanted to hear, or did you think about what I said and answer cause you truly believe that to be right?
Adam Kesher
I agree with what you said, truly.
Cowboy
What'd I say?
Adam Kesher
That a man's attitude determines to a large extent how his life will be.
Cowboy
So since you agree, you must be a person who does not care about the good life.
Adam Kesher
How's that?
Cowboy
Well, stop for a little second and think about it. Can you do that for me?
Adam Kesher
Okay, I'm thinking.
[laughs]
Cowboy
...No, you're not thinking. You're too busy being a smart-aleck to be thinking. Now, I want you to think and stop being a smart-aleck. Can you try that for me?
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Refusal to Simplify Difficulties
Diane Selwyn
You want me to make this easy for you? No fucking way! It's not gonna be. It's not easy for me!
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Search for Stardom and Identity on Mulholland Drive
Taglines
A woman in search of stardom. A woman in search of herself - in the city of dreams. A key to a mystery - lies somewhere on Mulholland Drive.
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Confusion About a Mysterious Picture
Adam Kesher
What picture? What are you talking about?
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The Girl in Adam's Perspective
Adam Kesher
This is the girl.
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Questioning the Moment of Pause
Rita
What are you doing? We don't stop here.
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A Critical Decision in Mulholland Drive
Hitman
Now, once you hand that over to me, it's a done deal. Are you sure you want this?
Diane
More than anything in this world.
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Exploring New Experiences Together
Betty
Have you ever done this before?
[after kissing Rita]
Rita
I don't know. Have you?
Betty
I want to with you.
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Cautionary Dreams and Their Consequences
Taglines
Beware what you dream for...
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The Illusion of Reality
Rita
Silencio. No hay banda.
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Frustration Over a Dog's Behavior
Coco Lenoix
Wilkins! Wilkins! If that damn dog craps in the courtyard one more time, I'm just gonna bake his little butt for breakfast!
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Control Over Creative Decisions
Luigi Castigliane
This is the girl.
Adam Kesher
Hey, that girl is not in my film!
Vincenzo Castiliane
It's no longer your film.
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Dreams of Stardom in a New Place
Betty Elms
She's letting me stay here while she's working on a movie that's being made in Canada. But I guess you already know that. Well, I couldn't afford a place like this in a million years... unless, of course, I'm discovered and become a movie star. Of course, I'd rather be known as a great actress than a movie star. But, you know, sometimes people end up being both. So that is, I guess you'd say, sort of why I came here. I'm sorry. I'm just so excited to be here. I mean I just came here from Deep River, Ontario, and now I'm in this dream place. Well, you can imagine how I feel.
[pause]
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Unexpected Moments During a Journey
Betty
What are you doing? We don't stop here.
Driver
A surprise.
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A Tale of a Prize-Fighting Kangaroo
Coco Lenoix
You know, there was a man that lived here once that had a prize-fighting kangaroo. Well, you just wouldn't believe what that kangaroo did to this courtyard!
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Evening Greetings in Mulholland Drive
Cowboy
Howdy.
Adam Kesher
Howdy to you.
Cowboy
Beautiful evening.
Adam Kesher
Yeah.
Cowboy
Sure wanna thank you for coming all the way up here to see me from that nice little hotel downtown.
Adam Kesher
No problem. What's on your mind?
Cowboy
Well, now. Here's a man who wants to get right down to it. Kind of anxious to get to it, are you?
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A Wake-Up Call from the Cowboy
The Cowboy
Hey, pretty girl, time to wake up.
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Driving the Buggy of Attitude Adjustment
Cowboy
There's sometimes a buggy. How many drivers does a buggy have?
Adam Kesher
One.
Cowboy
So, let's just say I'm driving this buggy. And, if you fix your attitude, you can ride along with me.
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The Illusion of Sound and Reality
Bondar
No hay banda! There is no band. Il n'est pas de orquestra! This is all a tape-recording. No hay banda! And yet, we hear a band. If we want to hear a clarinette, listen. … It's all a tape. It is an illusion.
[at Club Silencio]
Blue-Haired Lady
Silencio …
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A Conversation About a Specific Location
Dan
I just wanted to come here.
Herb
To Winkie's?
Dan
This Winkie's.
Herb
Okay, why this Winkie's?
Dan
It's kind of embarrassing.
Herb
Go ahead.
Dan
I had a dream about this place.
Herb
Oh, boy.
[slightly incredulous]
Dan
See what I mean?
Herb
Okay, so you had a dream about this place. Tell me.
Dan
Well, it's the second one I've had, but they're both the same. They start out that I'm in here, but it's not day or night. It's kind of half-night, you know? But it looks just like this. Except for the light. And I'm scared, like, I can't tell you. Of all people, you're standing right over there. By that counter. You're in both dreams, and you're scared. I get even more frightened when I see how afraid you are, and...then I realize what it is. There's a man, in back of this place. He's the one who's doing it. I can see him through the wall. I can see his face... I hope that I never see that face, ever, outside of a dream. That's it.
Herb
So you came to see if he's out there.
Dan
To get rid of this god-awful feeling.
Herb
Right, then.
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A Love Story in a Dream City
Taglines
A Love Story In The City Of Dreams
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Skepticism Towards Naive Optimism
Coco Lenoix
Honey, you're a good kid, but what you're telling me is a load of horse puckey. Even though it comes from a good place.
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