Inland Empire
Axxon N., the longest running radio play in history
tonight, continuing in the Baltic region.
A gray winter day in an old hotel.
The stairway is dark
I don't recognize this hallway.
Where are we?
At our room now
I don't have the key
No, you gave it to me. I have it
What's wrong with me?
This is the room? I don't recognize it
- Take off your clothes.
- Sure.
You know what whores do?
Yes
They f***
- Do you want to f*** me?
- Take off your clothes
I'll tell you what I want
Fine
I'm afraid
I'm afraid
I am going to find out one day.
When will you tell him?
Who could have known?
What time is it
I have a secret.
There have been no calls today.
I hear someone.
I do not think it will be much longer now.
You are looking for something?
Yes
- Are you looking to go in?
- Yes
An opening?
- Look for an opening. Do you understand?
- Yes, I understand
- Do you understand I look for an opening?
- Yes. I understand completely.
Good. Good that you understand.
That's good!
You understand!
May I help you?
I am a new neighbor.
I live just down the street.
Ma'm?
Hello!
I don't mean to intrude
I am your new neighbor.
I hope that it is not being incovenient for you?
No, no.
Please, sit down.
Such a lovely home!
Thank you.
We enjoy it very much
Please
Uh, would you like uh, coffee?
That would be lovely.
Thank you.
And for you, ma'm?
the same, Henry,
thank you.
I've, I've been going around
meeting new neighbors.
I think that it is important
know one's neighbors.
To say "hello" to them.
Yes, it's very rare these days
but that's very nice.
Which house are you living in?
Just down the way.
Tucked back in the
small woods.
The brick house.
I think I know the one.
It is difficult to see it from the road.
Thank you.
Milk and sugar?
OH, yes, very good.
Will that be all ma'm?
Yes. Yes, thank you.
I'll be just close by
if you need me.
Thank you, Henry.
So...
You have a new role
to play, I hear.
Up for a role
But, I'm afraid,
far from getting it.
No, no, I definitively heard
that you have it.
Oh?
It is an...
Is it an interesting role?
Oh yes, very
Is it about marriage?
Um... perhaps, in some ways...
but... um...
Your husband, he's involved?
No.
A little boy
went out to play.
When he opened his door...
...he saw...
the world.
As he passed through the doorway...
...he caused, a reflection.
Evil was born
Evil was born,
and followed the boy.
I'm sorry...
what is that?
An old tale.
And a variation:
A little girl...
...went out to play.
...lost in the marketplace...
...as if half born.
Then, not through the marketplace,
you see that, don't you?
But through the alley
behind the marketplace.
This is the way
to the Palace.
But it isn't something you remember.
Forgetfulness, it happens to us all.
And me?... why, I'm the worst one!
OH, where was I?
Yeah.. Is there is a murder
in your film?
Ah, no, it's not part of the story...
No!
I think you are wrong about that!
No.
Brutal f***in' murder!
Ah... I don't like this kind of talk
The things you've been saying,
I think should go now.
Yes...
Me... I.. I can't seem to remember if it's
today, two days from now, or yesterday!
I suppose that if it was 9:45...
I'd think it was after midnight!
For instance...
If today...
...was tomorrow...
...you would'nt even remember
that you owed on an unpaid bill.
Actions...
...do have consequences.
And yet
...there is the magic.
If it was tomorrow...
...you would be sitting over there.
You see?
Excuse me, ma'm?
Excuse me, ma'm,
telephone.
It's for you.
It's your agent.
Greg!
Greg!
Oh my god! Oh my god!
My God
Nikki, it's we who are happy
and fortunate to have you on board
...on this film,
in this role.
I meant everything I said in
praising Devon.
And forgive me, I do love
making speeches.
I mean this too...
You have everything you need to soar
back to the top...
...and to stay perched there.
This film, you and Devon,
a great director.
Yes, do I hear?
The script is well, we're going to plunge into.
If all play our role,
do our best...
...if we work hard together
...well, this could be the one...
This is a starmaker, if ever I saw
one, you'll see
I think we have a chance
to pull it off...
what do you say?
Let's do it!
If you don't f*** it up Kingsley,
I'm sure we can!
I never felt better
in my life.
Champaign and caviar
is on its way.
Tonight, Nikki Grace
and Devon Berk.
Marsha, honey I know where you live,
do not pull my hair.
We're back in:
Mamas, lock up you daughter's doors!
Nikki, really, this news, this
shocking revelation by Devon...
...must send a shiver down your spine!
Are you going to be able to be true
to hubby with a wolf in the den?
do with a bad wolf round you
Now, Marilyn...
I'm sure we'll get on famously,
in a professional way
and that's how it will stay,
professional.
And, Devon, your naughty boy,
are you hiding a smile?
Is your devilish mind scheming?
If you're looking for shock value Marilyn,
I suggest that you look in the mirror.
What a bitting wit!
But I tell you this:
Marilyn Levins is going to be watching,
and she will be reporting to you
everything she finds out!
There, and there, and there and beyond
around the world!
The Marilyn Levins Starlight Celebrity
show will be back next week
...from Hollywood, California.
Where stars make dreams...
...and dreams make stars.
How were you a**holes thinking? That
was the biggest crock of sh*t I ever saw!
Show's popular!
Bullshit!
OH, you guys, how did it go?
Honey, you were great!
- You were amazing, how do you feel?
You were incredible. -Good...
You absolutely nailed it. Did you hear her?
Did you hear what Marilyn said?
She said you blowed! You were perfect!
So Devon, this one's off limits, right?
Don't even think about it...
...If I don't kill you, her husband will,
and he is THE most powerful guy around.
He knows everything. There is not a
thing he does'nt know.
I can tell you stories that
would color your hair.
So listen to me when I tell you.
Around Nikki, keep it in your pants.
What the f*** are you guys
talking about?
She's a nice girl, she's so far
from my style, it's not even funny.
Beautiful, Devon. Great.
We'll be able to sleep tonight
You gotta admit though...
She's got a nice ass.
It's good.
- Goodnight guys!
- Goodnight, I'll talk to you tomorrow.
- OK.
- Bye!
- Let's go!
Good morning
Mrs. Grace.
Fantastic.
It all in the beans!
And I'm just full of beans!
Is that our set?
Yeah
It's not finished yet
There's Smithie's House.
Smithie's House.
I should have guessed you two professionals
would be here early and beavering away...
We're just laying about drinking capuccino.
Devon makes a great capuccino.
Care for one?
Thanks, but Prey and I just had a cup of tea.
Actually, it was a terrible cup of tea
at the commissary.
"Terrible" is an
adequate description of it.
Well, I thought since we're here
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