He continues jumping up and down. Sheryl Lynn's face turns
flat.
DIRK
What's wrong?
SHERYL LYNN
Do you know that guy John Holmes?
DIRK
Yeah...
SHERYL LYNN
I thought his cock was big, but your
cock is bigger, Eddie.
DIRK
When have you seen John Holmes?
SHERYL LYNN
I've seen some movies, Eddie.
DIRK
...and you think mine's bigger?
SHERYL LYNN
Yes I do.
Dirk stops jumping, looks down at his penis. BEAT.
Monday, October 01, 2007
Deleted Scene: Boogie Nights, John Holmes
A brief extension of Eddie & Sheryl Lynn where she compares him to John Holmes.
Deleted Scene: Boogie Nights, The Next Morning
INT. TORRANCE CAR WASH - MORNING (LATER)
Dirk is working the end of the line at the car wash, cleaning
the inside of a Pinto. Dirk's eye catches something.
DIRK'S POV, ACROSS THE LOT
A mint-condition Orange 1976 Corvette. It DRIVES past.
ANGLE, DIRK
CAMERA DOLLIES INTO A CU. HOLD.
DIRK'S POV, THE CORVETTE.
In a FLASH, Dirk sees himself BEHIND THE WHEEL. He's driving
the Corvette, wearing SUNGLASSES and a WHITE SHIRT.
ANGLE, DIRK.
CAMERA DOLLIES BACK FROM CU. Dirk blinks his eyes. HOLD.
CUT TO:
INT. JACK'S HOUSE/KITCHEN - LATE MORNING
CAMERA DOES A SLOW DOLLY INTO PROFILE OF JACK. He's sitting
in front of a typewriter, smoking a cgi, drinking coffee and
typing. Amber enters, says hello and makes herself a cup of
coffee.
CUT TO:
INT. BECKY'S APARTMENT - DAY
Becky's one bedroom place in the valley. She's asleep in
her single bed, Reed is asleep on the floor. They both awake,
lay there;
REED
You awake?
BECKY
Yeah.
REED
What time is it?
BECKY
12:45
REED
I had a dream.
BECKY
Yeah.
REED
...I forgot it, though....
BEAT.
REED (CONT'D)
I remember my dream --
(beat, then:)
No...I forget. Wait -- No...I
think...Nope. I forgot it. I hate
that.
BECKY
I had a dream I fell in love with a
really gorgeous guy. We fucked doggy
style in the bathroom at Tail 'O The
Cock. Weird, huh?
Suddenly, there's a banging on the front door of the
apartment.
ANGRY MALE VOICE
BECKY! BECKY! OPEN UP, I KNOW YOU'RE
IN THERE -- BECKY!
Reed looks to Becky, whispers;
REED
Is that Ronnie?
BECKY
Yeah, Shhh. He'll go away --
RONNIE
C'MON BECKY, BECKY, PLEASE OPEN THE
DOOR -- I JUST - I WANNA TALK TO YOU --
There's the sound CO that resembles someone falling down,
swearing, getting in a car and peeling off.
BECKY
I keep telling him we broke up. He
doesn't listen.
Deleted Scene: Boogie Nights, Reed's Nova
INT. REED'S NOVA - MOVING - NIGHT
Reed driving with Buck and Becky.
BUCK
Let's get some food. I'm hungry.
BECKY
Me too.
REED
I'll drop you off.
BUCK
Whatta you mean, drop off?
REED
I was gonna go workout.
BECKY
It's three in the morning, Reed.
REED
I need it. I haven't done my legs
in two days and we're shooting --
BUCK
Do it in the morning, cause I wanna
just eat and get home. I got work
in the morning and I gotta get some
rest.
REED
I need it now, I'm in the mood to do
it now. If you're hungry you can
eat at the gym. Hey, can I sleep at
your place, Becky?
BECKY
If you want.
BUCK
Wait -- are you going home or going
to work out?
EXT. VENTURA BLVD. - NIGHT - THAT MOMENT
Reed's Nova flies past CAMERA WHICH PANS TO THE SIDEWALK;
Rollergirl is rolling down the street. She passes CAMERA.
HOLD on Ventura Blvd. The sun is about to come up....
Deleted Scene: Boogie Nights, Jack Meets Eddie
INT. BACKROOM/KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Dirk is washing dishes. A few others around. Jack enters
and approaches. MUFFLED SOUNDS FROM THE SONG OUT FRONT.
HOLD WIDE ANGLE TWO SHOT FOR WHOLE SEQUENCE.
JACK
Hey.
DIRK
Hey.
JACK
Do you know where, uh...? I'm looking
for the bathroom.
DIRK
You're way the wrong direction. You
gotta go back out and to the left -
JACK
How old are you?
DIRK
I got a work permit. I got the --
JACK
No, no, no. Not like that.
DIRK
I'm...old enough.
JACK
Jesus. Where you from? You work
here? Wait with the answer -- how
long you worked here?
DIRK
A month.
JACK
I haven't been here in a month.
That's why I don't know you. I would
know you if you'd been here more
than that right?
DIRK
I guess so.
JACK
Maurice give you a job here?
DIRK
Yeah.
JACK
Why you wanna work here? What do
you make?
DIRK
I'm not supposed to say how much I
make.
JACK
Maurice is a friend of mine.
DIRK
You shouldn't...Well...you'll have
to ask him...
JACK
You live around here? Canoga?
Reseda?
DIRK
Um, no...I'm from...do you know where
Torrance is?
JACK
How do you get here?
DIRK
I take the bus.
JACK
What do you wanna do?
DIRK
...what...?
JACK
You take the bus all the way from
Torrance to work as a busboy in a
Van Nuys nightclub. Why don't you
work in Torrance?
DIRK
I don't want to.
JACK
Why not?
Dirk doesn't answer.
JACK (CONT'D)
Shit, I'm asking so many personal
questions I hope you don't mind. I
get going, I get going and I'm
really...I like to get to the point.
DIRK
Oh yeah?
JACK
Listen: Maybe you think, what?
(MORE)
JACK (CONT'D)
You think I'm some old queen trying
to get in your pants or something
like that --? but that's not it.
And I'm trying to figure out a way
to tell you that without it sounding
like a load of crappy poo-poo. Y'see:
You got so many shmoes out there
that ain't the real thing that when
a guy like me with something
legitimate to offer, it's a pain in
the ass for me to try and convince
you of what I might have --
DIRK
You got ten bucks?
JACK
Ten bucks? Yeah, I got ten bucks.
DIRK
You wanna watch me jack-off, that's
cool if you got ten bucks.
JACK
Guys come in, ask you to jack off
for them?
DIRK
Sometimes.
JACK
No. No. You and Me...? We'll Save
It. Ten bucks, huh?
DIRK
It's money.
JACK
You've done it tonight -- yet?
DIRK
Couple times.
JACK
And you can do it again?
DIRK
If you want...if you got ten bucks.
JACK
Jesus Christ.
BEAT. Jack looks Dirk over head to toe.
JACK (CONT'D)
You're a dancer aren't you?
DIRK
...I like to dance...
JACK
No...you're a dancer...right?
DIRK
Yeah. I'm a dancer
JACK
Everyone's a dancer...y'know? Hey:
Everyone's an actor, something,
something: Question is: What do you
want, I mean: I mean this: What Do
You Want From This Life?
HOLD, THEN:
DIRK
I'm already the best...now I want
everyone else to know it.
JACK
I'm gonna tell you something straight
out and I'm not gonna hold back and
I just want you to hang out with me
a minute, 'kay?
DIRK
I'm supposed to be working.
JACK
Maurice is my friend, don't worry
about that, you let me worry about
Maurice -- because that's how it's
gonna go from now...me worrying, you
just doing what I know you do well.
DIRK
Oh yeah?
JACK
Yeah.
DIRK
So...?
JACK
So you got a face on you like I've
never seen in my life. You were
chiselled from precious metals, my
friend.
DIRK
Yeah, right.
JACK
I'm jack.
DIRK
Hi.
JACK
What's your name?
DIRK
I'm Eddie Adams. From Torrance.
JACK
...Eddie Adams...from Torrance. I'm
a filmmaker. Jack Horner.
DIRK
Really?
JACK
I make adult films.
DIRK
Like what?
JACK
Like what, like what films have I
made?
DIRK
Yeah.
JACK
All those ones, the ones with the
names: "Amanda's Ride" "Inside Amber,"
You've heard of them...or?
DIRK
I know who you are.
JACK
You do?
DIRK
I read about you in a magazine.
JACK
So you know me, you know now maybe
that I'm not full of doggy-doo-doo.
Dirk laughs, Jack laughs;
DIRK
Yeah.
JACK
Why don't you come back to my table,
you wanna have a drink?
DIRK
I'm working...
JACK
Forget that. Hey. Put that dish
down.
DIRK
I'm supposed to be working --
JACK
--That's the last dish you ever wash
in your life --
DIRK
I need money, I have to work.
JACK
You need money...you gotta pay your
rent?
DIRK
...No. I mean, yeah, I need money.
But I don't pay rent. I live at
home.
JACK
You need some spending
money...something?
DIRK
I don't know...
JACK
Hey.
DIRK
What?
JACK
Tell me how old you are.
DIRK
I'm seventeen.
JACK
I wanna tell you something right now
and I want you to listen close: I'm
a good man. You're a seventeen year
old piece of gold. You treat me
well and I'm gonna treat you well.
I've been doin' this for twenty three
years and I gotta pretty good clue
as to what works and what
doesn't...you're a pure piece of
gold, I told you that, I'm tellin'
you that again, because you're young
and that's what you need.
DIRK
I can't do that to Maurice.
JACK
You're a good worker, yeah?
DIRK
I'm sorry. I do know you. I know
you're not full of --
JACK
-- doggy-do-do
DIRK
...yeah. Yeah. But I just can't
walk out on Maurice.
JACK
It seems to me: Beneath those jeans
there's something wonderful just
waiting to get out.
Jack leaves. HOLD WITH DIRK.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Demo Jail (2006)
A short comedy segment PTA directed for The Showbiz Show with David Spade featuring a dude trying to get Spade to listen to his band's demo tape. A possible precursor to the "Portlandia" DJ Night sketch?
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Exclusive Details on PTA's 5th Feature
archived updates from cigarettes and coffee:
Have you been wondering what PTA has been up to since 2002's Punch-Drunk Love? Paul never ceases to surprise us & it seems his next film will most likely be......."Oil"! "Oil!" is 1927 novel by Upton Sinclair that PTA has adapted. This would be his first film not based on on of his own original screenplays. It's a tale of of scandal, intrigue and politics. Makes sense & ties in nicely to this story reported awhile back. It looks like Daniel Day-Lewis will be the star. I know, that's not too much of a surprise, but that's all the casting I've heard thus far. Lastly, it seems that Paul is still looking for financing, so a studio has yet to be determined . Obviously, a possible release date can't even be speculated at this point. I'm very confident that my information is correct, but it's Hollywood & things can (& do) change on a regular basis. Stay tuned for the latest.
Monday, March 08, 2004
Interview: PTA Q&A
Paul Thomas Anderson Q&A, Written By James Yarmolinsky
March 8th, 2004
>> When you were growing up (more specifically in your teenage years) did you go through many different phases (like most kids) as to what you wanted to do in life as a career or did you always consider yourself destined to be a filmmaker?
I always wanted to be a filmmaker. Of course, I was never sure if I would have the opportunity to make films and get paid for doing it so I always thought about what else I might do -- I just wanted to make sure that I got to work on films, even if i wasn't directing them. I could have ended up working as an editor or photographer, anything as long as I was working.....
>> Was there any one film that you remembered seeing when you were younger that instantly made you realize that you wanted to be a film director?
So many films that I saw -- Jaws, Wizard of Oz, Rocky, all the Disney movies that kids see, in one year, when I was 12, I saw Reds and Prince of the City -- that really hooked me for good.
>> What advice would you give to young people interested in having a career in film? Film school vs. Hands on experience, etc.
It's so hard to say. There is no "correct" path. It all depends on you. What works for some people might not work for you. There's nothing that says you can't do both. Working on films and going to film school doesn't mean you do just one or the other.....working hard and often is the best thing.
>> If you had to choose between spending the rest of your life either a) Writing screenplays that you didn't direct or b) Directing screenplays that you didn't write, which way would you rather have it?
Boy, oh, boy. The good news is: I don't have to make this choice. Writing and directing are things that go hand in hand. For me, one is impossible without the other at this time. Sometimes people feel they need to make this choice, but I don't think it's true. If you write, the great thing is that you own it and you've created it, so all the decisions are yours to make, right or wrong.
>> If you weren't a filmmaker, what career would you have probably gone into?
I would have loved to have been a baseball player...but I can't really play baseball very well. I'm most jealous of novelists and photographers, they have great jobs, it seems.
>> Of all the characters in all of yours films, which one do you most closely relate to?
I relate to all of them. I can see all their good parts and bad parts. Secretly, I'm really partial to Jim Kurring in Magnolia.
>> Everyone knows that you are not a big fan of the "Digital Revolution" that's been going on the last few years in the film and television industry. Many filmmakers (Spike Lee, Robert Rodriguez and George Lucas of course) have sworn to never shoot a movie on film again. What is it that film has that video doesn't?
I'm not against anything going on in the digital filmmaking. I just don't like it right now as much as I like other types of tools to make a movie. Someday, I will – when it's right. I like film because of the quality, the density, the breadth, the sweetness.....all those good things. It doesn't matter how it gets up there -- it only matters what it's doing for the story.
>> If you could sit down and have a cup of coffee with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?
John Lennon, John Steinbeck, Bill Clinton, Carole Lombard, Fred Astaire. To name a few...
>> What are some of the perks of being a filmmaker that few people know about? (Let's say the Top Five Perks)
They give you a secret pass when you become a filmmaker that allows you to be above the law in all respects. In other words, I can murder someone and get away with it – which comes in handy from time to time when someone disagrees with me.....I know that's not five....but it covers a lot of ground.
>> Do you see yourself directing on Broadway (like directors Sam Mends and Baz Luhrman) anytime in the future?
That would be wonderful. I've always thought about it and I know I'll do it sometime. Just not sure when. I love being in New York and when I see friends put on plays there -- there's a better sense of excitment than I've ever seen. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere, as the song says.
>> If you could change one thing in this world, what would it be?
HA! George Bush.
>> And lastly, would you possibly be able to give us any details on your next movie? Please??
Nope! Sorry. No details from me. Access denied. Thanks for your questions, again. I hope they make sense.
March 8th, 2004
>> When you were growing up (more specifically in your teenage years) did you go through many different phases (like most kids) as to what you wanted to do in life as a career or did you always consider yourself destined to be a filmmaker?
I always wanted to be a filmmaker. Of course, I was never sure if I would have the opportunity to make films and get paid for doing it so I always thought about what else I might do -- I just wanted to make sure that I got to work on films, even if i wasn't directing them. I could have ended up working as an editor or photographer, anything as long as I was working.....
>> Was there any one film that you remembered seeing when you were younger that instantly made you realize that you wanted to be a film director?
So many films that I saw -- Jaws, Wizard of Oz, Rocky, all the Disney movies that kids see, in one year, when I was 12, I saw Reds and Prince of the City -- that really hooked me for good.
>> What advice would you give to young people interested in having a career in film? Film school vs. Hands on experience, etc.
It's so hard to say. There is no "correct" path. It all depends on you. What works for some people might not work for you. There's nothing that says you can't do both. Working on films and going to film school doesn't mean you do just one or the other.....working hard and often is the best thing.
>> If you had to choose between spending the rest of your life either a) Writing screenplays that you didn't direct or b) Directing screenplays that you didn't write, which way would you rather have it?
Boy, oh, boy. The good news is: I don't have to make this choice. Writing and directing are things that go hand in hand. For me, one is impossible without the other at this time. Sometimes people feel they need to make this choice, but I don't think it's true. If you write, the great thing is that you own it and you've created it, so all the decisions are yours to make, right or wrong.
>> If you weren't a filmmaker, what career would you have probably gone into?
I would have loved to have been a baseball player...but I can't really play baseball very well. I'm most jealous of novelists and photographers, they have great jobs, it seems.
>> Of all the characters in all of yours films, which one do you most closely relate to?
I relate to all of them. I can see all their good parts and bad parts. Secretly, I'm really partial to Jim Kurring in Magnolia.
>> Everyone knows that you are not a big fan of the "Digital Revolution" that's been going on the last few years in the film and television industry. Many filmmakers (Spike Lee, Robert Rodriguez and George Lucas of course) have sworn to never shoot a movie on film again. What is it that film has that video doesn't?
I'm not against anything going on in the digital filmmaking. I just don't like it right now as much as I like other types of tools to make a movie. Someday, I will – when it's right. I like film because of the quality, the density, the breadth, the sweetness.....all those good things. It doesn't matter how it gets up there -- it only matters what it's doing for the story.
>> If you could sit down and have a cup of coffee with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?
John Lennon, John Steinbeck, Bill Clinton, Carole Lombard, Fred Astaire. To name a few...
>> What are some of the perks of being a filmmaker that few people know about? (Let's say the Top Five Perks)
They give you a secret pass when you become a filmmaker that allows you to be above the law in all respects. In other words, I can murder someone and get away with it – which comes in handy from time to time when someone disagrees with me.....I know that's not five....but it covers a lot of ground.
>> Do you see yourself directing on Broadway (like directors Sam Mends and Baz Luhrman) anytime in the future?
That would be wonderful. I've always thought about it and I know I'll do it sometime. Just not sure when. I love being in New York and when I see friends put on plays there -- there's a better sense of excitment than I've ever seen. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere, as the song says.
>> If you could change one thing in this world, what would it be?
HA! George Bush.
>> And lastly, would you possibly be able to give us any details on your next movie? Please??
Nope! Sorry. No details from me. Access denied. Thanks for your questions, again. I hope they make sense.
Monday, November 17, 2003
Interview: Exclusive Fan-Submitted Q&A
Written By Cigarettes & Red Vines
November 17th, 2003
This interview is based on questions submitted by the xixax.com message board. Paul's responses are unedited.
1. Let's talk about Couch. Was it shot on 16mm? Furthermore, was it shot on a Bolex? Tell me about the location? Lots of people have been asking.
The illustrious "couch" was shot in 35mm with a panavision camera and primo lenses at a Levitz in Chatsworth, California. can't remember what stock we used, my short term memory is shot at that moment. The location was simple - it may only appear un-simple because of the bizzare backing we put up in the middle of the store......did i forget to mention "couch" is my favorite thing ever ever ever ever?
November 17th, 2003
This interview is based on questions submitted by the xixax.com message board. Paul's responses are unedited.
1. Let's talk about Couch. Was it shot on 16mm? Furthermore, was it shot on a Bolex? Tell me about the location? Lots of people have been asking.
The illustrious "couch" was shot in 35mm with a panavision camera and primo lenses at a Levitz in Chatsworth, California. can't remember what stock we used, my short term memory is shot at that moment. The location was simple - it may only appear un-simple because of the bizzare backing we put up in the middle of the store......did i forget to mention "couch" is my favorite thing ever ever ever ever?
Saturday, August 23, 2003
Blossoms & Blood (2003)
A 12 minute assemblage of various deleted bits and alternate takes from "Punch-Drunk Love". Originally included on the DVD.
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