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Aristotle and Socrates in the School of Bicoastal, scene 2

bicoastal November 16th, 2006

ROB
Imagine my surprise when I got your call, Max.

ALVY
(Carrying his jacket over his shoulder)
Yeah. I had the feeling that I got you at a bad moment. You know, I heard high-pitched squealing.

They walk over to Rob’s convertible and get in.

ROB
(Starting the car)
Twins, Max. Sixteen-year-olds. Can you imagine the mathematical possibilities?

ALVY
(Reacting)
You’re an actor, Max. You should be doing Shakespeare in the Park.

ROB
Oh, I did Shakespeare in the Park, Max. I got mugged. I was playing Richard the Second and two guys with leather jackets stole my leotard.

He puts on an elaborate helmet and goggles.

ALVY
(Looking at Rob’s helmet)
Max, are we driving through plutonium?

ROB
Keeps out the alpha rays, Max. You don’t get old.

Aristotle and Socrates in the School of Bicoastal, scene 1

bicoastal November 14th, 2006

ROB
Right, Max. California, Max.

ALVY
Ah.

ROB
Let’s get the hell outta this crazy city.

ALVY
Forget it, Max.

ROB
-we move to sunny L.A. All of show business is out there, Max.

ALVY
No, I cannot. You keep bringing it up, but I don’t wanna live in a city where the only cultural advantage is that you can make a right turn on a red light.

ROB
(Checking his watch)
Right, Max, forget it. Aren’t you gonna be late for meeting Annie?