[man] The reason you sit in this room today
is because you want knowledge and trust
to stand in front of from the producer team
and convince them that you are worthy of
from the opportunity to act.
If you think that you are indeed worthy,
You are in the right place.
I mean, this is the epicenter of opportunity, right?
I-it's right outside that door.
So leave.
[chuckles] But wait a minute.
Equipped with catches, doesn & apos; t it?
It happens to be acting
is the worst profession in the world
unless you like it very much
that you are willing to sacrifice everything.
I'm talking about full commitment, people.
- [stage bell rings] - This is an existential action
which defines every aspect of your life.
There are only two potential results
for you as an actor.
One, you will succeed.
[women] Few people know about me. Even don't know...
[man] And you will live a lot of glamorous life
and red carpet and swag and fame
and bring television and movies to life through your performance.
Or, two...
You will stop.
- [recording continues below] - That's right.
Unfortunate reality is that 99% of you
will leave this city without reaching your destination.
[chuckles softly] I didn't tell you this
to discourage you, believe me, no, no, no.
[woman] Nothing can stop me. I am a black bird.
- Naomi Baker? - [click]
[man] I tell you this to challenge you,
to go there and hurry up.
Defeat this city before it defeats you!
The real secret for all this...
is survival.
Can you surpass and outlast the person sitting next to you?
Whenever you are ready.
[man] Are you ready?
Are you ready to win? Do you?
Well, then, let's & apos; s start.
So, Terry, where are you from?
Wyoming, sir.
Wyoming?
Yes, born and raised.
And I think you chose to work here.
- Who doesn't want to work here? - [scoffs]
- How long have you been a police officer? - Six years.
Oh, wow, maybe you have some pretty good stories.
Actually, six years works in this city
will make you wish to live in Wyoming.
Really? What makes you say that?
[police radio chat]
[dance music playing]
See those people?
Now, you might not see that's one thing
is waiting to get it, is it partying,
medicine...
sex.
You last long enough, that one thing will make you.
That's & apos; s, uh, sad.
Oh, hey. What is the story?
He is cute.
[conversation is not clear, dance music continues]
- Excuse me. - End of line.
Oh, I'm on the list. Elsa Montgomery.
Alright.
Thank you.
[music volume increases]
Joe!
Oh, my God! Hi! You succeeded! Hey!
This place is really crazy.
Yes, you come on a slow night. Naomi, this is Elsa.
Oh, my God, hi. Nice to meet you.
So you decided to become an actress?
- Why not try it, right? - You and everyone here.
This is a call for celebration. Naomi, come here.
- Okay, for Elsa... - And go to hell.
[both] Hopefully our visit there will be fun like our trip there.
[dance music continues]
[man] Who is that?
[playing rock music]
- [knock on the door] - Wait a minute!
[sirens wailing from a distance]
[unlocking the door]
I need more.
[knock on the door]
[slow moans]
[moans]
Ooh...
- I know that feeling. - [chuckles]
[man talking on radio]
[Elsa] Last night it was crazy.
Maybe it's been a long time - because you let your hair go down. - Yes, you don't know.
[chuckles]
Mm What is the picture of all?
I don't know. Naomi has an ironic thing.
[man] Do you want irony?
Mel Blanc, the sound of Bugs Bunny,
Allergy to carrots, is irony.
Enjoy.
Is he serious?
That will depend on how you define "serious."
Let me guess, You are an actor too?
Not at all.
Acting is pain.
[scoffs] You don't know
what do you get from yourself, right?
- Don't listen to him. - So what is Naomi's story?
She's sweet. I mean, a little intense.
Can he act?
Uh, yeah. He is nice.
"Good" doesn't explain.
There are reasons why people call him "a machine."
Machine. Why?
The girl is a total health nut.
He starts every morning with a yoga session
to clear his head, boxing to overcome any anxiety.
Then he went to jog while studying the lines carrying the rusty tape recorder.
He even made time to go and read his palm.
I mean, the girl is cooking vitamins herself.
Who did that?
He mixes mind, body, cardio, and superstition before most people hold out of bed in the morning.
- Wow. - Good morning, ladies.
- Children. - [man] Like you too.
- Morning. - So, our prospective new artist,
How do you pay bills? Do you have a job?
Actually, I got an internship at Angel City Reporter.
I think it won't hurt for learning
the business side, too, so.
And why is it too late to start, if you don't mind my request?
Do you and Joe go to college together?
You mean stopping out of college together.
We did it, life just got a little complicated.
You can say that Elsa has faced the part of the disturbance.
Whatever, I'm here now.
So you both have been acting for a while now.
Destroy it for me.
- Destroy it for you? - Oh, kid, here it is.
If we know how to break it down, we will not do bartending.
[cellphone buzzing]
Anthony? Hey.
Yes, I have pins and needles here, what updates?
- This is the agent. - Oh.
[Naomi] Uh-huh.
Are you defecating me?
Oh, my God. Thank you.
Now, what is that?
[chuckles]
Many species develop through a process called metamorphosis.
This is the Greek word which means transformation
or change in shape.
And the cocoon is seen here
will soon become a beautiful butterfly .
Or will it be?
Interesting facts, only about 10% of chrysalis butterflies
actually survive in the wild.
But what I found was even more interesting is that no one ever talks about internal struggles
facial caterpillars during this process.
See, actually, caterpillars never know it will become a butterfly, and during confusion,
during... torture in this cocoon
actually sure that his life is over.
But what did this little one do not realize it? is if it's only holding back in pain,
if you can overcome doubt from this process,
it will reach its destination
and it will change into a butterfly.
So I say to you, caterpillars are diligent...
[light laughter]
Just like in life...
only that is persistent will be achieved.
Have a question?
This is a pleasant surprise. What is going on?
You look like you about to have seizures there.
I got the share.
You... You get the part.
- Yes. - You g... it's okay!
- It's okay! There is no dirt! - It is okay!
- Oh, my God... oh my God! - [laughs]
- Oh, my God! - Come on & apos; s celebrate.
We you take me?
Uh, I'm not sure yet.
Oh, my God.
Wow.
Damn it!
That's beautiful.
No, that's not true.
[chuckles]
I have never seen sunset like that.
[laughs]
- Yes. - It is very funny.
There is no scream of "celebration" more than drinking champagne
- from plastic cups. - It's adorable.
- [laughs] - Cheers.
Cheerful.
That... it's very bad.
That's disgusting.
I'm sorry because I don't have better for this champagne.
That's good.
[clears throat]
- Leave & # 39; s make an appointment... - Okay.
That doesn't matter what happens,
we will remain faithful to each other,
and we will drink champagne _ from plastic cups.
- [laughs] I promise. - Cheers.
This is no better for the second time.
No
[both laugh]
That's crazy.
All countless talented people out there
who chases the exact same dream.
Yes, right. But what do you know?
You succeeded.
The chase is over.
[camera clicks, blinks whining]
[man] Death for all! Because we have to fall!
[Elsa] Okay, so how do I order a job?
How do you build a resume?
Oh, this is where frustration starts.
The process starts and ends by landing the agent.
- That is the main ingredient. - [Elsa] Alright.
But before you do that, You must have a good reel.
Okay, how do I do it?
You know, student films, indies, whatever, really.
Success does not mean happiness. Happiness means success.
But before you can do all of that,
You must have your SAG card because most agents
will not consider you without one.
Okay, so how do you get a SAG card?
By ordering a legitimate SAG show, is an advertisement or something.
Sam, nice to meet you.
Maggie, I hate you.
Remember, technically, You can & nbsp; any book from them
without actually having your SAG card.
He is right, but you do all that and you get yourself shot.
- Are you confused yet? - Truly.
Okay, let me simplify it for you.
If you don't have a reel, You will never get an agent.
Without an agent, You cannot order any gigs.
If you have never ordered a gig,
You will never get your SAG card.
No SAG card means there is no SAG job,
and no work SAG means you will never have a proper resume.
- [Elsa] Return to the starting point. - [Joe] Return to the starting point.
So I got & apos; t actually reaches anything without being completed?
There is rubbing.
Catcher-22 Actor.
And no one enters the city and just starts ordering.
- So be prepared to be humbled. - And don't stop the network,
or you will end up like that.
[Elsa] Yes, what's the problem, by the way?
- Don & apos; can't even start. - Okay, you guys, come on.
Damien has a golden heart.
If you know what he's been through in life,
- You will be more sympathetic. - He sounds like a saved dog.
Elsa, You don't know him.
And plus, you, technically, we are not even a couple.
Oh, alright, if you're not a couple,
then you won't mind if I manage you with someone.
- Ooh, now there is & apos; s idea. - I am not interested in.
- [laughs] - [Damien] Really?
[line ring]
[woman] Joe? Can you hear us?
[chuckles] Yes, hi, I'm here.
Give me an update. How are you?
Did you get the pilot that you read?
Uh, no, mother, I really told you,
it's like two months ago.
So... is there nothing else?
Uh, nothing. But, um, I did it very well.
I have two huge auditions this week,
So cross your fingers.
He must try and get in one of the soap operas.
[panting] Yes. Yes, get one of them.
Oh, oh, oh, your father and I saw that...
bank robbery film with the young actress.
You are much prettier than that girl.
You should & apos; ve been in the film.
Well, uh...
like I said, extraordinary things.
I have to go, okay? I like you.
Let us be posted. We send our love.
We love you, baby.
[singsong] Nonsense.
God. [sighs]
- Oh, shit. - [Damien chuckles]
[soft] Damn.
That's fun today.
Yes, that is.
We can do it more often.
Okay, leave & apos; s do.
[Joe] Like, is just us both.
Consistently.
No problem.
No, actually, I want an answer from you.
What do we do?
- What do you mean? - You know what I mean.
No, I'm not & apos; t. That's why I ask you.
I feel like something special is here,
and I want to know if you feel it too.
[chuckles] Leave & apos; s just agree to our fun
until it's no longer fun, okay?
Do you know how cold is the sound?
Do you even listen to to me?
I tried to tell you that I care about you.
And I tried to save you.
Luang I? Of what? I have nothing happened.
I even think about rest
from acting for a while.
[Joe] What are you doing?
Exit.
[Joe] Sorry?
Get out of the car, Joe.
Get out of the car.
Are you serious?
Good.
[vomits]
[coughing]
[man] Where are you doing?
You ordered a show for life,
Do you decide to arrive late?
I feel a little sick, okay?
You are nervous.
Anthony, relax, I'm not nervous.
[woman] He will see you now.
- [man] That's it. - Hello.
Congratulations, Naomi. Please, sit.
[Naomi] Thank you very much for this opportunity.
That's a slam dunk.
No one comes as ready and confident as you do.
And I know I need someone special,
someone... someone is different.
That means that comes from you.
There are still some details to get out with the studio,
but we want to start production immediately .
So, um... what are you saying?
Are you ready to make a film?
Yes, sir. I am ready.
[Naomi] I chose this existence.
And search I will start
inexplicable.
Nothing can stop me. I am a black bird.
But will I choose both in this world full of evil?
Can I forget the past that has tortured me
and what do I make me like today?
If it's the hero you're looking for,
- You might want to keep looking. - [recorder click]
[woman] Don't & apos; Don't forget to breathe.
[Naomi] I'm sure you have million questions
run through your head.
I hope there is something that we can do.
I hope it's easier.
I have to tell you the assignment given to us was decided some time ago, and now involves you.
We were sent to save the Savior.
[woman] Leave & apos; s see your hand.
Mm
If you look deeply into the palm of your hand,
You will see a generation from your ancestors,
and everything lives now.
Every time there is in your body.
You are a continuation of each of these people.
Is something wrong?
No. There is nothing wrong, actually.
Um... an opportunity & apos; s came to me.
I think I saw something different.
Give that. Ah yes.
Your view indeed looks more profitable.
I can see it here.
If I may ask, how can you not see it before?
- What's your name again? - Naomi.
Does the sign in my window say "fortune teller"?
People in my profession deal with one's past,
their personalities, their experience.
[stammers] Yes, I understand.
I'm sorry if I quit a little rough.
You are not polite. You are here for answers, right?
- Yes, me. - So if you question my conclusion,
maybe you don't need to ask.
Yes. Yes, you are right.
I & apos; ll... I will see you next time.
[shower running]
[Elsa] How do you do it, Naomi?
This is my first audition, and I'm very nervous.
[Naomi on the phone] Just remember to breathe,
be yourself, have a room, and call me afterwards.
I want to hear everything.
I will if I can avoid having a panic attack.
And thank you for arranging me with your old commercial agent.
I will not have this opportunity if there is no help.
My pleasure. Now go break your legs.
- Thank you, goodbye. - Goodbye!
[line is broken]
[woman] That's good, selling the mouthwash.
And gargle.
Spit. Big.
Okay, now can you give us a big smile?
Amazing, amazing. That is good.
Now can you do it with a little more... excitement?
- [gargles] - Spit.
- [spits] - Okay, give us a big smile.
That's good. Okay, there it is, thank you.
Next.
[sighs]
[Naomi on the phone] Okay, so how about & apos; d it go?
[sighs] I don't know.
I'm really not sure about that.
Honestly, You will make yourself crazy if you sit around waiting for a phone call,
so I will say forget it
and move to the next thing.
Can I ask something?
Sure.
I know it's been a long time since I was at Joe,
but do you know to do drugs?
Nothing is too crazy. Why do you ask?
I found something.
I mean, I've seen some things that were heavy before,
but I have never seen anything like this.
Okay, um, so what will we do?
I think it's time I found Joe interlude.
[light music played on speaker]
Hmm.
[cellphone rings]
This is Elsa.
Mm-hmm.
Yes?
[soft] Oh, my God.
Can I have Mary bleeding, please?
- Of course, it doesn't matter. - Thank you.
Are you okay?
Yes. Well.
Because you know you can talk to me about anything.
You know that, right?
Yes. I know.
Oh, God, all of you. I have a lot of things going on here.
- I need your full attention. - Well.
Apparently, I just ordered an ad.
Oh, my God. Congratulations.
Thank you! I can't believe that. My agent calls and everything.
- Elsa, that's fantastic. - That & apos; s...
I am very happy for you, Elsa.
[Elsa] Oh, my God, it all happened so fast!
I don't know what to expect. I am very nervous.
Elsa, do you have another announcement to make?
Yes, yes, I do.
[clears throat]
[sighs] I hope you like Mexican food, young women,
because I found you date for tonight.
- me? - Yes, you.
Elsa, why are you... I didn't ask you
- to manage me with anyone. - Come on. Just cheer me up.
Do something different. Be spontaneous.
Maybe even put to sleep.
Oh, come on, Joe, this & apos; will be fun.
For all of us.
[laughs]
I hate you.
[Mexican folk music]
[conversation is not clear, hissing food]
[toilet flushes]
Very stupid.
Randy?
Joe?
- Um... - Yes.
Wow. You look great.
Um, this whole, like, online dating thing
really new to me.
Me too. The first time.
Yes. Leave & apos; s get the waiter here.
Maybe some alcohol might loosen us up.
- Actually, I don't drink. - [man arguing in the background]
Right.
- [cellphone chirping] - Oh!
Oh, kid.
Oh, I think we stumbled out of the gate.
- Mm-hmm. [laughs] - Joe Poor.
[both laugh]
- [vibrating] - [Randy] Everything okay?
Um, yes, sorry.
So you like being a police officer?
- Yes. - [continuing argument]
Do you like being an actress?
Um, not yet.
[man] You call my parole officer?!
You have to call my parole officer.
Where did you find this place?
I know it's a little from the beaten path,
but believe me, but wait until you try the food.
This is amazing.
I will have margaritas, please, without salt.
I'm fine, thank you.
- Uh, extra strong. - [man] I have been here for two years!
- Please. - [man] This is bullshit!
Two damn years!
So... what is your story?
Why don & apos; Don't we start with you? Have you ever been married?
Almost.
Do you have children?
No children.
Who is your favorite actor?
- Uh... - [cellphone rings]
Oh, Vin Diesel. Crash and burn.
Damn it! [laughs]
- [vibrating] - [Randy] Are you sure everything is okay?
Um... sorry.
[argument continues]
Look, I don't want to disappoint you,
but all of this is really a big mistake.
I think it might be better if we just...
- [man] Fuck this! - [shots]
- That's right, bastard! - [gunshot]
- Everything is down! - Don't wake up for any reason.
I want everyone to see this. I will give you a lesson.
- I won't do it. - What... damn it!
- Step back. - You killed him, you die.
- Are you a police officer? - Why are you doing this?
This bastard is called my parole officer.
Tell him that I stole. I do not do anything!
[Randy] If you do nothing, then we can finish it.
- Put the gun down. - There are no men. I have to end this.
- What's your name? - Man, behind your mouth!
What did you get bronze star?
- What did you say? - Bronze star on your arm.
You are a marine, aren't you? So you are a hero?
Man, what are you doing?
I put my gun down, okay?
Because I'm not cool pointing my gun is at the vet, okay?
You really are stupid, do you know that?
Maybe, but I didn't kill nobody today.
And neither do you.
- [woman yells] - [woman] Oh, my God.
- [sirens wailing at a distance] - Did you hear that?
I will say you got around 30 seconds before you have a real problem.
Let him go.
[sirens approaching]
There is a door.
- [woman] Oh, my God! - [customer mumbles]
Are you okay?
- [cork pops] - Whoa!
- [laughs] - That's good.
[sighs] This is crazy.
So I don't know, what do you think?
I mean, he is, like, square type,
but it's rather funny, right?
Yes, I think Elsa might have found you a winner.
[laughs] Fingers are crossed.
- Cheerful. - Cheers.
Local police say ex-employee...
Shh! This is it!
Please, friend.
- This is not necessary. - Shh.
And shoot three shots after what seems to have been
exchange of warm words
with his former management and staff.
However, one of the LAPD officers ourselves, Randy Dodge...
- That's it! - Yay!
Stop, please.
A police officer suddenly appears.
He saved us.
I will not stand here from that not to the man.
Dodge officer, is a LAPD veteran
for more than six years, he really embodies the proverb
- "to serve and protect." - [all cheering]
- Stop, enough. I blushed. - [cellphone buzzing]
This has been Samantha Vista, Channel 8 News.
Hey, Anthony, can you hear me?
So, Randy, this is a good ice breaker.
You only set this for every time you leave or what?
- Only the best, okay? - Oh okay.
[Anthony] That hasn't been confirmed. I don't want you to panic.
Studio can decide to change directors to Blackbird.
A new director? What does it mean?
This kind of thing happens all the time, okay?
Does that mean that I have lost part?
[Anthony] I can't say it yet. Time will talk.
What do you mean you can't say? You are my agent, Anthony.
Do you at least know what the new director is?
Naomi, look, slowly, no one has confirmed yet.
I just don't want whatever news you hear a surprise for you, okay?
We will know more about this tomorrow.
Take care of your chin.
[wailing sirens at a distance]
[rock music playing through the door]
I can see you.
[line rings, beeps]
Hi, this is Anthony, please leave a message. [beeping]
[Randy] How are you feeling?
Uh, good, yes.
How about you?
I haven't felt this good for a long time.
Good.
[both laugh]
[knock on the door]
Oh, my God.
Hi. Whose car is it in the driveway?
Uh...
Is something wrong?
This is not the right time.
Not a good time? What are you talking about?
- Damien, please, stop. - I see.
Good morning, everyone! What a bright morning.
Sun & apos; s out. Birds singing.
And I talk too fast.
We have foreigners in our kitchen.
This is not your kitchen, Damien.
Elsa, can I bother you for coffee?
Damien. And you?
Randy.
Damien, we have to talk.
Thank you, Elsa.
Out of curiosity, Randy, what do you do for work?
- Are you an actor? - Damien, stop.
Actually, I'm a police officer.
Really?
Now, Elsa, forget the picture.
That's irony.
Joe and a police officer.
Really?
This is the whole police show, that makes you women, right?
Not really.
What kind of weapon do you carry?
.45.
Have you ever shot someone?
Not yet.
- Are you a homosexual? - Okay, enough.
This is a fair question. Look at the haircut.
Let me get this straight. You are not a basket.
You are not gay. So what is your story, Randy?
Why did you become a police officer?
I think we've heard enough, so why don & apos; Don't you just shut up?
[Randy] No, no, it's okay, I can answer the question.
I have a fiancee.
I have taken it for dinner in the city center.
We returned that afternoon,
and some people drove with and opened fire in the parking lot.
He was hit by a bullet.
Bounce directly from concrete. He died in my arms.
It turns out that the drive by is related to medicine.
The police have never found the gunman .
I spent two years my life looking for closure.
The police have never raised a finger to help.
So...
I became a police officer.
Does that answer your question?
I have to, uh... I have to go.
Thank you for the coffee, Elsa.
Guess our pleasure is over.
Hey, Damien.
What's the deal?
Oh. It's... awkward.
- I'm really sorry. - There is no reason to apologize.
Maybe the best I'm going too.
I have to work.
Thank you all. I have fun.
So, um, I will contact you, or...
I will like it.
By the way,
I found some information this morning.
Ooh, right?
Yes, um... Brandon Banks.
Brandon Banks. What about Brandon Banks?
- Brandon Banks filmmaker... - Uh-huh.
he is the new director on Blackbird.
- Is he really? - Yes.
Oh, shit.
[cellphone rings]
Hey, Naomi, I'll just call you.
- [Naomi] Brandon Banks. - Yes, I know, slowly, okay?
I just found myself.
Yes, well, catch him on the phone.
I tell you, these things happened from time to time.
Anthony, are you going to call him?
Oh, wait, you've already talked to him, haven't you?
Actually, I have.
And he didn't see me in his plan, right?
Are you just waiting for one second, okay?
He said that he saw your recording and he thinks you are great talent, okay?
It's just that Banks is coming as part of the package from the studio,
There is nothing anyone can do about it.
You sound like you have never fought inside you.
You think I don't want to this show, are you kidding me?
Okay, we have bad luck. Continue?
Now, you get a good exposure from this.
What we want to do is maintain momentum,
change this to something else for both of us, okay?
I have waited too long for this.
I get Blackbird, Anthony,
even if it means I have to get it myself.
- Naomi, wait. - [click]
[Naomi] Brandon Banks, mysterious man.
I'm leaving for work.
Get & apos; em, honey.
Okay, so how do you find this person?
[Elsa] This feels a bit obsessive.
[Joe] Els, an actor can live three lives
and even never sniffed when it landed a potential blockbuster.
This is the Titanic,
and Naomi just hit the iceberg.
No, I really got it, but don't you tell me
we must get used to to hear the word "no"?
Oh, wait, actually, You can help me with something.
me.
Yes, I need you to make a phone call.
I don't understand. Who am I calling?
Okay, friend, we came for you.
So the drinks are confirmed with Jonathan,
and you have 4:00 in the studio with Becky,
auditions during the day.
Oh, and Angel City Reporter called asking for an interview.
On the way. But I can cancel it.
Oh, no.
Don't cancel it. Press is good.
We need more press. We want to get it out there.
OK.
And back.
And get Larry on the phone. Now.
OK.
[Brandon] I don't have a dispute with you, Larry,
I only have a different vision for this film.
They took me to because they thought
franchisees have legs, and they want a box office!
[Larry] Leave & apos; s at least consider options
that has been presented to us.
I will not be in line with other people's visions or styles.
That will make me pussy! I am not a woman!
I understand. I really understand, Brandon.
Blackbirds need proven stars. Period. End of conversation.
This is your film. This is your decision.
See, making a movie not everything is warm and unclear.
Open the gate of God!
Mr. Banks, what can I get for you today?
- Ordinary. - Of course.
[Naomi] Mr. Banks?
Are you a reporter?
You must be very excited to direct the Blackbird.
It comes with big followers.
Now, that depends on what you define as "big."
[chuckles] You have 10 minutes.
- Oh, uh, sure. - [scraping the chair]
The previous director from Blackbird has screened the film,
but you have decided to go in a different direction.
Care to comment on that?
Well, they took me on because my film bred success.
Do you want to write it?
Yes.
My film... breed... success.
And have you ever considered interviewing
movie title & apos; before, Naomi Baker?
- Who? - Naomi Baker.
Who is Naomi?
See? I dont know who he is. Nobody knows who he is.
In today's market & apos; , You can & do not enter unknown ones.
Off the record, that's probably what you got
the previous director who shot is hiring him.
I'm Naomi Baker.
- What? You are not a reporter? - There is no reporter.
I have struggled for this film only to eliminate it.
I will not go down without one last fight.
I don't have time for this.
- Stop. - Stop?
Two seconds of your time. I at least deserve it.
I know this seems crazy, but I was made for this film,
and maybe You have never seen it before,
but if this action does not prove my commitment
or at least put a piece of mind on your mind
about reconsider me for this role, then leave.
Being non-original.
Go make your lackluster film
with typical, processing, cookie cutter,
Actress Mickey Mouse Club
who can't act the way out of the paper bag.
With all due respect, of course.
Hmm.
You are beautiful.
- It's crazy. - Yes.
But maybe that & apos; what's what you are looking for.
My contact information.
Sleeping on it.
I hope to work with you.
Are you okay?
Oh, I'm fine, thank you.
[man] Thank you for coming in short notice.
So what happened?
Well, we let you go.
- Joking, right? - No, you were fired.
You think I don't know You are dealing with fucking drugs
in my club, huh?
People talk. Don't try to reject it.
Not to mention you. You are half the time.
Look at yourself. You are bankrupt.
I need this job.
I don't care.
Let me guess, he's here to stop me from doing something stupid, am I right?
[sighs]
Do you really think I am dangerous?
Maybe.
Maybe not.
But I'm worried about you.
And if you leave calmly, I will not cancel your last check.
Clean yourself, friend.
Damn it!
Hey, can I get a bottle of vodka?
Uh, yeah, which one do you want?
XO is fine.
Can I see multiple IDs?
Sure.
Hi.
happy birthday.
Yes, thank you.
[device sounds]
You don't have a fever.
Can I get something to eat?
No
You have done everything that you can do.
The pressure that you wear yourself...
it's not healthy.
[grunts]
[coughing]
[Naomi] Will it? Will!
Yes. What is wrong?
That's not stress.
What will I do, Will?
What do you mean by you?
We have talked about having children.
Yes, but how should I build a career and have children?
Naomi, this is not a curse.
Your dream is still fully achieved.
- Oh, really? - Yes.
Because of my window to achieve anything in this industry very small, and year old woman, you know that.
So what do you suggest? That we abort our baby?
- No. - Okay, so what's the problem?
I'm just scared. Can you understand that?
Having a family is something I want to plan.
I have a problem with my family.
The only family I have really left me.
Nobody understands that is more than I do.
But I can't be happier than building a family with you.
Alright. Change of plan.
Where do we go?
- Far from here. - Will, I have something to do.
Not today. Not today, you don't need t.
[birds singing]
It's crazy when you stop and take everything.
You realize that maybe You don't have any control
for what is happening, you know?
Everyone there thinks that I'm fearless.
But the reality is...
that I'm afraid.
And that fear drives me more than anything.
What are you afraid of?
I & apos; m... fear of failure.
I know all this is scary.
I did it.
I'm also scared.
This is important, right?
You and me?
[both laugh]
Maybe it's not about me _ conquering the world again.
Maybe another Blackbird will come along, maybe not.
That's fine, right?
Nothing has changed.
You can still take the world.
This is just...
You don't need to do it yourself.
[man] Alright, rinse with mouthwash.
That's good. Vomiting.
Give us a big smile. Big smile.
All right, we understand. It's a wrap, everybody.
- Thank you very much. - [stage bell rings]
Good work. It was incredible.
You're great. Good work, friend.
- You're really great. - Thank you, this is very fun.
Here, take your makeup. I'll be right back.
Thank you.
[deep sigh]
[horn honking]
[line ringing]
- [click] - [woman] Hello?
Elsa?
Are you there?
Hello?
Elsa, can you hear me?
[horn horn, Elsa gasps]
[pound at door]
[television playing in background]] Leave & apos; s make it fast.
Whoa.
Business is good, huh?
Highest and lowest.
You must be in high, my friend.
me? Not too much.
That is life, isn't it?
Sometimes you win.
Sometimes you lose your work and your girl within the same 24 hours.
What?
- Fuck! Fucker! - [screaming]
- Get the fuck off me! - [bellows]
[both grunting]
Get the fuck off me!
- Ahh! - [moans, coughing]
You know, I will be happy to place you
from your misery, you fucking addict.
Huh? Hah? Give it to me.
Hey, look at me, motherfucker! Damn give me!
Sorry.
Thank you.
We're good now, right? We're okay! Hey, look at me!
We're fine now because I think
we can be fucking friends again now, huh?
God, damn it.
[woman] Can you clarify me, please?
- Joe Jennings. - Great.
So we are looking for a lot of positive energy here.
Yes, right.
So I will take you through the basic .
We are running the way,
and something collects our interest.
This stops you on your track. Then convey your message.
OK.
[woman] Rise when you are ready.
Oh. [gently cleanses throat]
[rustling page]
[rustling stops]
[woman] We are ready whenever you are.
[bell rings]
What happened to you?
I have my reason, you know?
I tried to talk to you, Damien.
- Do you use me? - Using you?
What does that mean?
Why are you here again? For me?
I destroyed everything I touched.
Why is that, Joe?
I will tell you why.
Because I'm an addict.
You are an addict.
I'm not an addict.
Look... it's no secret.
I have my problem.
This is just...
I don't know how to handle with rejection, you know?
I've been here four years.
Four years, Damien.
You will think I have paid my contribution.
And then someone like Elsa just waltzes here
and immediately book a gig.
How should it be to make me feel?
Not one day passed in this city without someone telling me
that I'm not good enough.
I'm too tall or too young
or too old or not quite exotic.
You...
this...
it makes me forget about everything.
I'm really not an addict.
Well, you're lucky.
Because of me.
I either stopped or I entered all.
And we both know I can & apos; t stop.
But you can.
I will never leave you again.
[line ring]
Hi, this is Joe. Leave a message.
[beeping]
Hey, Joe, sorry to bother you again.
I'm sure you are busy.
I only want to check in with you.
I'm not sure if you changed your mind about another night or I don't know what.
So if I disturb you, I'm sorry.
I only think when you find something that feels right, You do it.
Hope to talk with you soon. Goodbye.
[man] Congratulations, Dodge. You make the department proud.
Thank you, sir.
- Do you want to see me, sir? - Oh, Randy,
- Yes, come in. - Sir.
I just want to tell you personally how impressed I am
the way you handle the incident at the restaurant.
- Thank you, sir. - Now, Randy,
I see here that you have entered the top 10 from an extraordinary swimming pool to Metro.
Yes, sir, for nine months now.
Well. What time is better than now?
- sir? - Congratulations, Dodge.
The power that has decided that you will be transferred
to SWAT as soon as possible.
That is, if you are ready to change the uniform.
I will consider it as yes.
Yes. Yes, Sir.
- You got it, kid. - Thank you sir.
[cellphone bells]
[cellphone buzzing]
[cellphone bells]
[cellphone buzzing]
[cellphone bells]
[cellphone buzzing]
[cellphone bells]
[readers] Something & apos; s on your mind.
This is clear like a day. Leave & apos; s hear it.
That's funny How ironic is life, that's all.
How & apos; s that?
This is only when you have everything you know
that you were forced to start over again.
Leave & apos; look at your hand.
Mm-hmm.
Do you see anything?
Mmm, nothing jumps from your hand right now, no.
What if I say I will be a mother?
Mother.
Really.
[Naomi] Yes.
Now, that's a big problem.
Yes, that, that... is funny, huh?
If you can & apos; t see that is in my hand,
what can you see?
What do you want from me?
You came here week after week
with your question repeatedly.
What do you think is $ 10 bought for you?
Do you think I care about what happened to you?
Do you think I'm interested in your problem?
Well, I don't.
Your own in this world, young woman.
You must remember that.
Yes.
- Yes, you are right. - Save it.
[cellphone rings]
Hello, this is Naomi.
[Brandon] Is this Naomi Baker imaginative?
This is B squared, Brandon Banks.
How are you?
Uh, yes, I & apos; m... I'm fine.
Is this real?
Yes, this is real.
I call & apos; because, uh, I want to reconsider.
What do you reconsider?
Blackbird. I want to talk to you about that.
That is, if you & apos; re is still interested in that role.
You're kidding, right?
No, I'm serious. I am very serious.
I want you to meet some investors and executive producer.
I'm thinking about something normal to start,
You know, maybe in my house sometimes this week.
What do you think?
- Are you there? - Yes, I'm still here.
Um... that sounds good. Thank you very much.
No... thank you.
[laughs]
Shut up.
They call you?
Brandon Banks calls me personally.
That's the best news ever. Why aren't you more excited?
Only a lot of items you don't know.
What might happen
which is more important than that?
I am pregnant.
Shut up.
- What will you do? - I do not know.
What do you mean you don't know? You don't take care of this baby.
- You can't take care of this baby. - [Elsa] Joe!
How can you say that?
This is not something you can wave your hand and make it go away.
- Not that simple. - I know, Naomi,
but this is all that you ever wanted, right?
You achieved it.
You can have a baby after Blackbird.
- Jesus, Joe, are you serious? - Elsa, stop.
Naomi needs to be reminded why she is here.
- He needs to hear this. - [Elsa] Why is he here?
How about you, Joe?
How about me?
Maybe it's time we talked about drugs
- I found it in the bathroom. - Elsa...
Medicines? It's not about me, Elsa.
I'm not trying to disappoint you.
I only bring it up because I want to help.
Do you think I want your help?
You are like a damn hypocrite!
- me? - Yes, you!
How comfortable is is all this, huh?
Did you tell Naomi that you have a child?
Did you tell him that you left your son
to chase some selfish pipetream?
Are you?
Elsa, do you have a son?
- How dare you? - [Joe] Please.
I trust you.
You are running from the same reality
that I ran from, admitted it.
Just admit it, Elsa!
I admit that I never planned to have children so early,
but I love my child, Joe.
Then why isn't it here?
Don't have time for this.
I get & apos; t...
do what you do, Naomi.
And it killed me to be reminded of that every... one day.
If I have the opportunity that you have,
I will not give up on something.
But I'm not you.
... You seem to have a question about that.
Hi.
Naomi. A nice surprise.
- I hope we can talk. - Of course.
Come on.
So everything is very... surprising, which I'm sure you can imagine.
And you are the only person I can think of
come about this.
I have done this for a long time.
And...
I have contributed to my crossroads in my career.
But...
I have to tell you...
having children is...
absolute blessing.
I mean, that's & apos; s... [chuckles] is amazing.
Because I always want to be a mother, you know?
Yes, but... [chuckles, sighs]
I have to say...
I will lie if I say this role has no chance in a lifetime.
I know.
I really want it, You know?
I like to teach.
I really did it.
But I have to confess,
I have never had a chance...
like you have now.
That's why I teach.
[both laughed softly]
I don't envy you, girl.
But it's definitely up to you.
[Naomi] Only a few people know about me.
I don't even know what I'm trying to achieve.
I choose this existence, and search
I will start unexplained.
[recording again, click]
Will I choose which is good in this world full of evil?
- [re-recording, click] - Can I forget the past
who has tortured me and made me what I like today?
[recording again, click]
If it's the hero you're looking for,
You might want to keep looking.
[man] Why am I here?
I need a job.
Yes? Why did you come to me?
Can & do not go to Arlo.
That's why your face is all messed up.
Will you partner with me or not?
Ah.
You should sell products, not use them.
You know that, right?
I know that.
Okay, good.
[van door closed] [Joe] Luck?
We succeeded.
[laughs]
What are you doing?
That's not what I thought, right?
Without needles, Damien, we always say that.
Do you get a better idea?
Gimme your arm.
Look at me.
If you don't want this, tell me now.
[Joe moans softly]
Oh, my God.
I feel better.
[slapping arms]
Oh, shit.
[grunting]
[snoring cough]
Joe. Joe?
Joe? Look at me.
Look at me, Joe.
Damn, Joe. Joe!
Joe? Look at me.
Joe. Get up. Get up. Wake up, Joe.
- [tap on the window] - Security. Pack it.
- You can't be here. - Go away. Go!
- [knock on the window] - You have 30 seconds until I call the police.
What happened there?
[sliding door opens]
[closed door slide]
It's easy there, friend. What is wrong with you?
- Echo 3 to send. - Stop.
We will leave. We go. Do not do it. Do not do it.
Please send a backup, I have subject under influence.
- I said don't do it! - Hey, hey, hey! Wait, wait, wait, wait.
Wait, wait a minute, okay?
It is recommended that we have an officer who needs help.
Rover number 133 has been activated.
Every unit available, please respond. Code 3.
Just stop trying to improve the situation.
Okay, look, you obviously got some problems.
Problem? What do you know about me?
Calm down, your gun & apos; s tilting, man.
Stop talking. Stop talking.
Leave & give me help.
Stop talking!
[ears ringing, alarming car alarm]
Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
Please don't die.
Someone help!
[police radio chat]
[tire squeaks]
[engine is on]
[panic breathing]
Joe, wait.
[tire squealing]
Joe?
Wait.
Damn.
Damn, shit, shit. Fuck!
[Brandon] There he is.
Ladies and gentlemen, Naomi Baker!
- Hi. - Hi.
Wow.
You have a beautiful home.
Thank you.
I think you will say is not original.
- Like my film. - Oh, no, I'm sorry.
Can I offer you something to drink?
Yes. Whatever you experience is fine.
[Naomi] Oh, my God. You have a beautiful view.
[Brandon] Display.
That's everything in Hollywood.
- So. - So.
To Blackbird.
Good luck for both of us.
- Are you okay? Yes? - Yes.
- You look a little nervous.
Where is the confident girl that I met at the restaurant?
This is just now... an interesting week.
I'm actually really looking forward
to meet your investors.
Do you expect them in the near future?
Uh, with short notice, they... they are just...
they can't do it tonight.
I promise you, You will meet them.
OK.
Listen, then...
in restaurants,
You know, I really admire what you do.
I play it in my head all the time now.
And you are right.
That's... kind of spontaneity...
that passion is exactly what this film needs.
Can I use your bathroom?
Sure.
- Yes? - Yes.
- Oh, that's over there. - Okay, good, thank you.
[open the door]
[panic breathing]
[television playing in background]] [Joe coughing]
[panting] Oh, what the heck is this ?!
What are you doing ?! Oh, it's cold, you jerk!
Turn it off! Damien, turn it off!
- [water stops] - Oh, Jesus.
What's wrong with you? [groaning]
God, please tell me what is happening?
Answer me, Damien.
We have to go.
Where do we go?
Hi.
You scared me.
[Will] So... I assume it doesn't work well.
You have not answered my call.
Are you okay?
I'm very sorry.
Sorry? Hi...
What do you have to forgive?
I broke our promise.
I don't understand.
You fucked her?
I ca... I can't believe you.
- No, Will... - You are selfish...
Y-You are everything that you never wanted.
Do you know if you get a role?
Are you ?!
After what I have been through, I better have.
Will, no, Will. Will, please!
Don & apos; t you... far from me.
We have a baby, Naomi.
And you do this?
We don't have babies, Will.
What do you mean we don't have a baby?
You... You won't & # 39; t...
No
[tea kettle whistling]
- I know what that is. - Jesus, Damien, you scared me.
They are not vitamins, right?
What are you talking about?
You and I are not so different after all, right?
Do you know what, Damien?
I don't need this from you, not today.
This is kratom, right?
Nature & speedball speed?
I'm not an idiot.
A small dose of will stimulate you, right?
Makes you feel good and strong.
But if you have too much, has the opposite effect.
Damn & apos; s with your mind.
Yes, and what will you know about that?
Oh, I really understand.
That's not illegal, Damien.
That's not illegal. Not yet.
Is that how you get your source of confidence?
Is that how you become an machine?
What do you want from me, Damien?
You have your reason, I have mine.
What's your reason, huh? Why are you so messed up?
Is your mother a prostitute? Did he leave you?
Look at me. My mother doesn't want me.
Excuse me if I have trouble dealing with it, okay?
What's your reason?
I don't know about you.
I'm ruining everything, Damien.
I work very hard.
[sound rest] I like him.
I came to tell you...
I took Joe away from here.
I will fix it.
So goodbye.
[open the door]
[closed door]
[cellphone ringing]
Hello?
- Hey, Naomi. - Hi, Anthony.
I got bad news. Um...
They will go with other people.
Yes.
[woman on television] Welcome to Your Film News.
Upcoming fans blockbuster Blackbird
will be happy to hear that the main role
has been thrown with another from Caitlin Vivey.
Director of film & apos; s, Brandon Banks,
feel that star power is the main ingredient
for the success of the film.
The film just started filming in just two months.
So, fans, wait for this striking action thriller is almost over.
[man] We will be out here
in our position TAC vehicle.
We have a standing order.
We have also monitored establishment for 36 hours.
So we know it is honeycomb activity.
Now you three will come with me.
Have a question? Leave & apos; s out.
[line ring]
Hi, that is Will. Please leave me a message.
[beeping]
[crying]
[knock on the door]
[Elsa] Naomi? Are you okay there?
I just want to say I'm sorry about Blackbird.
[knock on the door]
Naomi, answer me.
[Joe] Talk to me.
Is there something that you didn't say to me?
Listen, I know that I need help, okay?
But we don't have money.
How do we plan to pay for this?
Let me worry about that.
I left this message for Eleanor Wilkins.
My name is Naomi.
You used to decide that I wasn't worth keeping.
I am your daughter.
We will wait for confirmation, then we & apos; will move.
Assume everyone in it is armed and very dangerous.
Weapons remain safe until I say otherwise.
I decided to look for you some time ago, and...
not surprising, You are already in prison for robbery and prostitution. [soft chuckles]
But it turns out you and I are the same
because...
I also use my body to get what I want.
And I have left the only family I have ever had.
I spent my whole life trying to become whatever you do & t;
And I failed.
I don't want to be like you anymore.
[Joe] What are we doing here?
You have to trust me.
here.
This & apos; will keep you busy.
I will be back soon.
[Arlo] Wait a minute.
You have a lot of balls back here.
Let me make it up for you.
[moans]
[Damien] Junkie, huh? You call me an addict?
You're fucking a lowly person.
You are a dead person who died.
Damn you!
- Damn you! - [door opens]
- Damien, what are you doing? - Close the door!
That's our signal, leave & apos; go! Go, go, go, go, go!
[Damien] Open the drawer and fill the bag.
Joe!
I will find you. Wherever you go.
Where do we go, I doubt it.
Naomi?
Naomi.
Take everything. Everything.
[both grunting]
Naomi?
Oh, my God.
[both grunting]
[crying] Naomi!
Naomi, please!
[suffocating]
Agh!
No...
What are you... stop.
- [chicken rifle] - Damien! Stop. Damien!
[shot]
What are you doing?
- Freeze! Put the gun down. - Remain still!
- Put it down! - Drop your weapon now!
- Put it now! - Put it now!
Go up to the floor! Drop the fucking gun!
[Randy] Get on the ground now!
[man] Stay where you are! Put it now!
- I'm sorry. - Drop your weapon now.
- Put it down, put it down! - [Joe screams]
[steady beep]
Where is Naomi Baker?
Naomi Baker. Where is she?
He is defibed! Get the cart on strike!
- We lost it! - [man] Continue, hook him up!
[man] Take the paddle.
- [woman] Everything is clean. - [man] Everyone is clean.
[Will] No one has ever talked about internal struggles
facial caterpillars during this process.
Everything is clean.
Because if it can only endure suffering...
[man] Move aside, out of the way!
... if you overcome doubt from this process,
it will reach the goal,
and it will change into a butterfly.
- [woman] Everything is clean. - [man] Everything is clear.
[sobbing] Damien...
Oh, no.
No
[sirens approaching]
Damien...
No!
[respirator hissing, heart monitor sounds]
Hello?
Are you okay?
He's out of his mind. You know that right?
I started thinking us all.
[sighs] I should never have come here, Will.
I want to prove to everyone...
especially myself...
that leaving my family is the right choice.
I think I feel trapped?
And I use this to escape? I do not know.
But...
I started thinking that maybe
I need all this to happen.
Maybe.
How about you?
What will you do?
I am still here, ain & apos; t me?
[woman] She's awake now.
- Do you want to enter? - [soft] Yes.
[line ring]
[click]
[toddler] Hello, mother, is that you?
Yes, honey. That is me.
I miss you. When you come home?
I'm home now, my little man.
Yay, he is home!
I love you, and I'm very sorry.
I will never leave you again.
I love you too, mama.
Bye.
[lecturer] There is no safety net in this profession.
There is no half size.
I tell you,
the true truth for all this is survival.
So what will you do?
I mean, one thing I can guarantee you
is that you will crash and burn in this city continuously.
Inevitable.
The city is partying on people who inspire.
This tempts you. This distracts you.
And finally, that reminds you
You are not good enough.
It shouldn't be easy.
If it's easy, You won't be here today
look for sharper edges.
The speed is fast. The industry is cruel.
You don't need to have thick skin, it will eat you.
And acting, is not different
from other aspirations in life.
This is only enlarged
because is very personal.
Do yourself a favor.
Eliminate negative influences that...
that drags you down, which is the anchor
for your development, and believe me,
You must be honest with yourself and who you really are.
[Naomi] I leave this message for Eleanor Wilkins.
My name is Naomi.
You used to decide that I wasn't worth keeping.
I am your daughter.
[Michael] One of my favorite sayings...
greater glory never falls but in ascending every time we fall.
This city is waiting for to judge you every day.
Which of you will be that person
who refuses to stop?
Which of you will be that person...
who saw it?
I don't doubt that most of you have what is needed to make it in this business.
- [stage bell rings] - But can you filter the bullshit?
Can you ignore the interference and inconvenience
that paralyzes you before you even start?
It's time to prove it, people.
So if you are ready...
[man] Naomi Baker?
..it starts and ends now.