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* in these dangerous times where the world *
* is ripping apart at the seams *
* we can learn from those who stare death
in the face every day * * by reaching out to
each other and * * bonding as a community
rather than hiding from the terrors *
* of life * december 24
* 9:00 pm * 1991
I start to shoot my latest film today *
* let's see if I've got anything to say *
>> I doubt it!
* first shot â " roger tuning his fender guitar
he hasn't played in a year * >> this won't tune.
* so we hear he's just coming back *
* from half a year of withdrawal *
* are you talking to me? * not at all
tell the folks at home what you're doing, roger *
* I'm writing one great [ Phone ringing ]
* saved! [ Phone ringing ]
* we screen zoom in on the answering machine *
* speak * that was a very loud
beep * * I don't even know
if this is working * * mark mark
are you there * * are you screening
your calls, it's mom * * we wanted
>> screen? Who, me?
* tell the folks at home what you're doing roger *
* I'm writing one great song *
[ phone ringing ] [ Phone ringing ]
* yesss * we screen
* speak * "chestnuts roasting"
>> collins!
* I'm downstairs >> hey!
>> Throw down the key.
* a wild night is now pre-ordained *
>> I may be detained.
>> Detained?
Collins?
Hello?
What does he mean?
[ Phone ringing ] What do you mean â " detained?
>> Ho ho ho.
>> Benny!
>> Crap!
>> Dudes, I'm on my way.
>> Great!
>> Damn.
>> I need the rent.
>> What rent?
>> This past year's rent, which I let slide.
>> Let slide?
You said we were "golden."
>> When you bought the building.
>> With your father-in-law's money.
Remember -- you used to live here.
>> How could I forget?
You, me, collins and maureen.
How is the drama queen?
>> She's performing tonight.
You know that protest?
At the lot?
>> Oh, I know.
* still her production manager? *
>> two days ago I was bumped.
* you still dating her? >> Last month I was dumped.
* she's in love >> she's got a new man?
>> Well, no.
>> What's his name?
>> Joanne.
>> Rent, my amigos, is due.
Or I will have to evict you.
Be there in a few.
>> The power blows.
** * this is not the first time
they've lost the power how do you document
real life * * when real life's
getting more like fiction each day *
* headlines bread-line blow my mind
and now this deadline * * eviction or pay
** **
* rent * how do you document
real life when real life's getting more
like fiction each day * * headlines bread-lines
blow my mind and now this deadline
eviction or pay * * how do you write a song
when the chords sound wrong though they once sounded
right and rare * * when the notes are sour
where is the power you once had to
ignite the air * * we're hungry and frozen
some life that we've chosen how we gonna pay *
* how we gonna pay how we gonna pay
last year's rent * **
* how do you start a fire
when there's nothing to burn and it feels like something's
stuck in your flue * * how can you generate heat
when you can't feel your feet and they're turning blue *
* you light up a mean blaze with posters
and screenplays * * how we gonna pay
how we gonna pay how we gonna pay
last year's rent * * don't screen, maureen
it's me joanne your substitute
production manager * * hey hey hey did you eat
don't change the subject maureen
but darling * * you haven't eaten all day
you won't throw up you won't throw up
the digital delay * * didn't blow up, exactly
there may have been one teeny tiny spark
you're not calling mark * * how do you stay on your feet
when on every street it's trick or treat
and tonight it's trick * * welcome back to town
I should lie down everything's brown *
* and uh-oh I feel sick *
>> where is he?
* how we gonna pay how we gonna pay
last year's rent *
* alison baby you sound sad
I can't believe those two after everything I've done *
* ever since our wedding I'm dirt
they'll see * * I can help them all out
in the long run * >> ugh!
"The music ignites the night are gathering ugh --
with passionate fire" forces ugh --
>> maureen, I'm not a theatre person are gathering ugh --
>> the narration can't ugh -- crackles and pops turn away
ugh -- with incendiary wit" forces
ugh -- >> could never be a theatre
person are gathering I can't think.
>> Zoom in as they burn the past forces ugh --
to the ground are gathering ugh --
[ phone rings ] >> And feel the heat hello?
Ugh -- >> hello?
>> Hello?
Maureen?
Your equipment won't work?
Okay, all right, I'll go!
* how do you leave the past behind
when it keeps finding ways to get to your heart *
* it reaches way down deep and tears you inside out
'til you're torn apart * * how can you connect
in an age where strangers
landlords, lovers * * your own blood
cells betray confident, riotous
angry, hopeful * * what binds the
fabric together when the raging *
* shifting winds of change keep ripping away *
* draw a line in the sand and then make a stand *
* use your camera to spar use your guitar
when they act tough you call their bluff *
* we're not gonna pay we're not gonna pay
last year's rent *
* this year's rent next year's rent
rent rent rent * * rent rent
we're not gonna pay rent cause everything is rent **
[ bells chime ] * christmas bells
are ringing christmas bells
are ringing * * christmas bells
are ringing somewhere else!
Not here * **
* you okay honey?
I'm afraid so they get any money? *
* no * had none to get
but they purloined my coat * >> well you missed a sleeve!
>> Thanks.
>> Hell, it's christmas eve.
I'm angel.
Angel dumott schunard.
Well, that's who I'm going for this week, at least.
>> Friends call me collins. >> You made that tree?
>> I have many talents.
>> Let's get a band-aid for your knee.
* I'll change then a "life support" meeting
at 9:30 * * yes, this body provides
a comfortable home for the acquired immune
deficiency syndrome * * as does mine
oh, we'll get along fine get you a coat, have a bite
make a night * * I'm flush
my friends are waiting -- you're cute when you blush *
* the more the merry ho ho ho
and I do not take no * >> I don't suppose you'd like to
see her performance protest thing in the lot tonight?
Maybe come to dinner?
But think about it.
Would be good for you to get out of the house.
And it's time to take your azt.
>> His girlfriend april left a note saying "we've got aids"
before slitting her wrists in the bathroom.
>> I'll check up on you later.
Change your mind.
>> I'm writing one great song before I --
** **
* one song glory one song before I go
glory * * one song to leave behind
find one song one last refrain
glory * * from the pretty boy
front man who wasted opportunity
one song * * he had the world
at his feet glory *
* in the eyes of a young girl
a young girl find glory *
* beyond the cheap colored lights
one song * * before the sun sets
glory on another empty life
time flies time dies * * glory
one blaze of glory one blaze of glory
glory * * find glory
in a song that rings true truth like a blazing fire
an eternal flame * * find one song
a song about love glory *
* from the soul of a young man
a young man find the one song *
* before the virus takes hold
glory * * like a sunset
one song to redeem this empty life
time flies * * and then
no need to endure anymore time dies
[ knock at door ] The door *
>> damn it, mark.
What'd you forget?
>> Got a light?
* I know you you're --
you're shivering * * it's nothing
they turned off my heat and I'm just a little
weak on my feet * * would you light my candle?
What are you staring at? * * nothing
your hair in the moonlight you look familiar *
* can you make it?
Just haven't eaten much today at least the room stopped
spinning anyway * >> what?
>> Nothing.
>> Your smile reminded me of -- >> I always remind people of --
who is she?
>> She died.
Her name was april.
* it's out again sorry about your friend
would you light my candle? * >> well --
>> yeah.
>> Ow!
>> Oh.
The wax -- it's -- >> dripping!
I like it -- between my -- >> fingers.
I figured -- oh, well.
Goodnight.
It blew out again?
>> No.
I think that I dropped my stash.
* I know I've seen you out and about
when I used to go out your candle's out *
* I'm illin' I had it when I walked
in the door it was pure *
* is it on the floor?
The floor?
They say I have the best ass below 14th street *
* is it true? >> What?
>> You're staring again.
>> Oh no.
I mean you do -- have a nice-- I mean -- you look familiar.
>> Like your dead girlfriend?
>> Only when you smile.
But I'm sure I've seen you somewhere else.
>> Do you go to the cat scratch club?
That's where I work I dance help me look
>> yes!
* they used to tie you up it's a living
I didn't recognize you without the handcuffs *
* we could light the candle oh won't you light the candle
why don't you forget that stuff *
* you look like you're 16 I'm 19
but I'm old for my age I'm just born to be bad *
* I once was born to be bad I used to shiver like that
I have no heat I told you *
* I used to sweat I got a cold
uh-uh I used to be a junkie *
* but now and then I like to uh-huh
feel good here it..
Um...
>> What's that?
>> A candy bar wrapper.
* we could light the candle what'd you do to my candle?
That was my last match * * our eyes'll adjust
thank god for the moon maybe it's not
the moon at all * * I hear spike lee's
shooting down the street bah humbug
bah humbug * * cold hands
yours too * >> big like my father's.
>> You wanna dance? >> With you?
>> No.
* with my father I'm roger
they call me they call me mimi *
>> last night one of our cast members sustained an injury.
Brendan hunt, our roger, has broken his foot and will be
unable to perform tonight. >> But brent has always been
about community, resiliency and bouncing back.
So the show must go on.
>> Most of what you'll see tonight will come from last
night's performance, but we have all rallied together to rework
the final act so that all of us including brennan and the
original broadway cast of "rent" can perform it for you live.
In the words of jonathan larson --
>> no day but today!
>> Look who I found!
Enter tom collins: Computer genius, adjunct professor, and
the undisputed coolest man to ever live in our apartment.
* bustelo marlboro
banana by the bunch a box of captain crunch *
* will taste so good and firewood
look it's santa claus hold your applause *
* oh hi oh hi after seven months?
Sorry * * this boy could
use some stoli oh holy night
you struck gold at mit? * * they expelled me
for my theory of actual reality
which I'll soon impart * * to the couch potatoes
at new york university still haven't
left the house? * * I was waiting for you
don't you know well, tonight's the night
come to the life cafe * * after maureen's show
no flow gentlemen, our benefactor
on this christmas eve * * whose charity is only
matched by talent I believe *
* a new member of the alphabet city
avant garde angel dumott schunard *
* today for you tomorrow for me *
>> and you should hear her beat!
>> You earned that on the street?
* it was my lucky day today on avenue a
when a lady in a limousine drove my way *
* she said, "dahling be a dear
haven't slept in a year I need your help *
* to make my neighbor's yappy dog disappear
this akita evita just won't shut up *
* I believe if you play non-stop
that pup will breathe its very last *
* high strung breath I'm certain that cur
will bark itself to death" * * today for you
tomorrow for me * * today for you
tomorrow for me * * we agreed on a fee
a thousand dollar guarantee tax-free and bonus
if I trim her tree * * now who could foretell
that it would go so well but sure as I am here
that dog is now * * in doggy hell
after an hour, evita in all her glory
on the window ledge of that 23rd story *
* like thelma and louise did when they got the blues
swan dove into the courtyard of the gracie mews *
* today for you tomorrow for me *
** **
* then back on the street where I met my sweet
as he was moaning and groaning *
* on the cold concrete the nurse took him home
for some mercurochrome and I dressed his wounds *
* and got him back on his feet
singing * * today for you
tomorrow for me * * today for you
tomorrow for me * * I said today for you tomorrow
for me today for you
tomorrow for me * * oh oh oh
for me [ Cheers and applause ]
>> Joy to the world.
>> Benny still has a key?
>> Benny owns the building.
>> Hey you bum!
Yeah, you!
Move over!
Get your ass off that range rover!
>> That attitude toward the homeless is exactly what maureen
is protesting tonight.
>> Maureen is protesting losing her performance space.
Not my attitude.
She's not worried about the people who live in that empty
lot.
She's worried about losing a home for her angry little
protest skits.
>> What's happened to benny?
What happened to his heart?
And the ideals he once pursued?
>> Any owner of that lot next door has the right to do with it
as he pleases.
>> Happy birthday, jesus!
>> The rent -- >> you're wasting your time.
>> We're broke.
And you broke your word.
This is absurd.
>> There is one way you won't have to pay.
>> I knew it!
>> Next door the home of cyberarts you see.
And now that the block is re-zoned, our dream can become a
reality you'll see boys you'll a state of the art digital
virtual interactive studio i'll forego your rent and on paper
guarantee that you can stay here for free if you do me one small
favor.
>> What?
>> Convince maureen to cancel her protest.
>> Why not just get an injunction or call the cops?
>> I did and they're on standby.
But my investors would rather I handle this quietly you can't
quietly wipe out an entire tent city, then watch 'it's a
wonderful life' on tv!
You want to produce films and write songs?
You need somewhere to perfect it.
It's what we used to dream about, think twice before you
reject it.
You'll see boys you'll see boys you'll see the beauty of a
studio that lets us do our work and get paid with condos on the
top whose rent keeps open our shop just stop her protest and
you'll have it made you'll see or you'll pack.
That boy could use some prozac.
Or heavy drugs.
Or group hugs.
>> Which reminds me -â " we have a detour to make tonight.
Anyone who wants to can come along.
>> Life support is a group for people coping with life.
>> We don't have to stay too long.
>> First I've got that protest to save.
>> Roger?
* I'm not much company you'll find
behave * * he'll catch up later
he's just got other things on his mind
you'll see boys * * we'll see boys
let it be boys!
I like boys boys like me
* we'll see [ Phone rings ]
[ Beep ] >> You've reached maureen and
joanne.
Be at my show tonight at the 11th street lot.
* well, joanne, we're off I tried you at the office
and they said you're stage managing *
* or something the hearings oh yes kitten
mummy's confirmation hearing begins on the tenth *
* we'll need you alone by the sixth *
>> harold!
* for mummy's sake, kitten no doc martens this time
and wear a dress oh and kitten have a merry *
>> and a bra!!!
>> Tonight's big show is in mortal danger due to technical
difficulties.
Can maureen's pathetic ex save the day?
>> Mark?
>> Yeah.
And you must be joanne.
** * I told her not to call you
that's maureen but can I help since I'm here
I hired an engineer * * great
so, nice to have met you wait
she's three hours late * * the samples won't delay
but the cable there's another way
say something * * anything
test one two three anything but that
this is weird * * it's weird
very weird super weird
I'm so mad * * that I don't know
what to do fighting with microphones
freezing down to my bones * * and to top it all off
I'm with you feel like going insane?
Got a fire in your brain? * * and you're thinking
of drinking gasoline?
As a matter of fact honey, I know this act *
* it's called the tango maureen
it's a dark, dizzy *
* merry-go-round as she keeps you dangling
you're wrong your heart she is mangling *
* it's different with me and you toss and you turn
'cause her cold eyes can burn yet you yearn *
* and you churn and rebound I think I know what you mean
the tango maureen * * has she ever
pouted her lips and called you 'pookie'
never * * have you ever
doubted a kiss or two?
This is spooky did you swoon *
* when she walked through the door?
Every time so be cautious *
* did she moon over other boys?
More than moon I'm getting nauseous *
** >> where'd you learn to tango?
>> With the spanish ambassador's daughter in her dorm room at
miss porter's.
And you?
>> With nanette himmelfarb, the rabbi's daughter, at the
scarsdale jewish community center.
>> It's hard to do this backwards.
>> You should try it in heels!
* she cheated she cheated
maureen cheated yup she cheated *
* I'm defeated I should give up right now
gotta look on the bright side with all your might *
* I'd fall for her still anyhow
when you're dancing her dance you don't stand a chance *
* her grip of romance makes you fall
so you think, 'might as well' dance a tango to hell *
* at least I'll have tangoed at all
the tango maureen * * gotta dance 'til
your diva is through you pretend to believe her
cause in the end you can't leave her *
* but the end it will come still you have to play dumb
'til you're glum and you bum and turn blue *
* why do we love when she's mean? *
* and she can be so obscene try the mike *
my maureen * >> patched.
>> Thanks.
>> You know, I feel great now!
>> I feel lousy.
[ Phone rings ] >> Hi, honey, we're --
"pookie?" you've never called me "pookie."
>> Told ya so.
>> Forget it.
We're patched.
* the tango: Maureen! >>> By the end of 1991, nearly
Ten million people worldwide, including one million americans
have been diagnosed with hiv. There are 206,563 reported cases
of aids.
While the antiretroviral medication known as azt shows
promise as a treatment, promise as a treatment, its
effectiveness remains uncertain.
156,143 people have died from the disease.
More than 31,000 people have died in new york city alone.
>> Pam.
>> Gordon.
>> Ali.
>> Steve.
>> Sue.
>> I'm angel.
>> Tom.
>> Collins.
>> I'm cy.
Let's begin.
>> There's only us.
There's only this.
>> Sorry excuse me.
Oops.
>> And you are?
>> Oh I'm not -- I'm just here to -- I don't have --
I'm here with -- mark, I'm mark.
Well, this is quite an operation >> sit down, mark.
We'll continue the affirmation.
>> Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.
>> Excuse me, folks I'm having a problem with this credo.
My t cells are low.
I regret that news, okay?
>> All right.
>> But gordon, how do you feel today?
>> What do you mean?
>> How do you feel today?
>> Okay.
>> Is that all?
>> Best I've felt all year.
>> Then why choose fear? >> I'm a new yorker!
Fear's my life!
Look I find some of what you teach suspect because I'm used
to relying on intellect but I try to open up to what I don't
know.
>> Because reason says I should have died six months ago.
>> No other road, no other way, no day but today.
* what's the time well it's gotta be
close to midnight my body's talking to me *
* it says time for danger it says I wanna
commit a crime wanna be the cause *
* of a fight wanna put on a tight skirt
and flirt with a stranger I've had a knack *
* from way back at breaking the rules
once I learn the games get up life's too quick *
* I know someplace sick where this chick'll
dance in the flames we don't need any money *
* I always get in for free you can get in too
if you get in with me let's go out tonight *
* I have to go out tonight you wanna play
let's run away we won't be back *
* before it's christmas day when I get a wink
from the doorman do you know how lucky you'll be *
* that you're on line with the feline
of avenue b let's go out tonight *
* I have to go out tonight you wanna prowl be my night owl
well take my hand * * we're gonna howl
out tonight in the evening
I've got to roam * * can't sleep in the city
of neon and chrome feels too damn
much like home * * when the babies cry
so let's find a bar so dark we forget
who we are * * where all the scars
of the nevers and maybes die
let's go out tonight * * have to go out tonight
you're sweet wanna hit the street
wanna wail at the moon * * like a cat in heat
just take me out tonight please take me out tonight
don't forsake me * * out tonight
I'll let you make me out tonight
tonight tonight tonight * * who do you think you are
barging in on me and my guitar
little girl hey * * the door is that way
you better go you know the fire's out anyway
take your powder * * take your candle
your sweet whisper I just can't handle
well take your hair * * in the moonlight
your brown eyes goodbye, goodnight
I should tell you * * I should tell you
I should tell you I should no
another time another place * * our temperature
would climb there'd be a
long embrace * * we'd do another dance
it'd be another play looking for romance
come back another day * * the heart may freeze
or it can burn the pain will
ease if I can learn * * there is no future
there is no past I live this moment
as my last * * there's only us
there's only this forget regret or life
is yours to miss * * no other road
no other way no day but today
excuse me if I'm off track * * but if you're so wise
then tell me why do you need smack
take your needle * * take your fancy prayer
and don't forget get the moonlight
out of your hair * * long ago you might've
lit up my heart but the fire's dead
ain't never ever * * gonna start another time
the words would only rhyme we'd be in outer space
it'd be another song * * we'd sing another way
you wanna prove me wrong come back another day
another day * * there's only yes
only tonight we must let go
to know what's right * * no other course
no other way no day but today
I can't control * * control your temper
my destiny she doesn't see
I trust my soul * * who say's that
there 's a soul my only goal is
just to be * * just let me be
there's only now who do you think
there's only here * * give in to love
barging in on me or live in fear
and my guitar * * no other path
little girl hey no other way
the door is that way * * no day but today
the fire's out anyway no day but today
take the powder * * take the candle
no day but today take your brown eyes
your pretty smile * * your silhouette
no day but today another time
another place * * another rhyme
a warm embrace no day but today
another dance * * another way
another chance another day
no day but today * >> I'm writing one great song
before I -- * will I lose my dignity
will someone care will I wake tomorrow
from this nightmare * * will I lose my dignity
will someone care will I wake tomorrow
from this nightmare * * will I lose my dignity
will someone care will I wake tomorrow
from this nightmare * * will I lose my dignity
will someone care will I wake tomorrow
from this nightmare * >> will I wake from this
nightmare?
* christmas bells are ringing christmas bells are ringing*
christmas bells are ringing out of town* santa fe
>> evening, officers! >> Smile for ted koppel, officer
martin! * and a merry christmas to your
family* >> g'night.
* who the hell do you think you are?*
* I don't need any damn help from some bleeding* heart
cameraman my life's not for you to *
* make a name for yourself on!
* easy sugar, easy he was just trying to --
* just trying to use me to kill his guilt *
* it's not that kind of movie, honey* let's go this block has
gotten* * way too full of artists hey
artist -- you gotta dollar?
I thought not. **
* new york city uh huh * center of the universe sing it
girl* * times ain't pretty but i'm
sure they* * can't get any worse >> I hear
you. * it's a comfort to know when
you're singing* * the hit the road blues that
anywhere else* you could possibly go*
* after new york'd be a pleasure cruise*
>> now you're talking. * well, I'm thwarted by a
metaphysic puzzle* and i'm sick of grading papers that I
know* and I'm shouting in my sleep I need a muzzle*
* all this misery pays no salary, so* let's open up a
restaurant in santa fe* sunny santa fe would be nice we'll
open up a restaurant* * in santa fe and leave this
* to the roaches and mice oh -- oh --
>> you teach? >> I teach -- computer age
philosophy. But my students would rather
watch tv. >> America.
>> America! * you're a sensitive aesthete
brush the sauce onto the meat* * you could make the menu
sparkle with rhyme* * you could drum a gentle drum I
could seat guests* * as they come chatting not
about heidegger* * but wine!
Let's open up a restaurant* in santa fe santa fe*
* our labors would reap financial gains*
* gains, gains, gains we'll open up a restaurant*
* in santa fe santa fe * and save from devastation our
brains* * save our brains we'll pack up
all our junk* * and fly so far away devote
ourselves to* * projects that sell we'll open
up a restaurant* in santa fe*
* forget this cold bohemian hell*
* oh oh oh oh * do you know the way to santa
fe?* * you know, tumbleweeds prairie
dogs* * yeah
>> so, I'm going to leave you two
alone.
See you at maureen's show. >> Try and convince roger to
come! >> Have fun, you two.
>> So how do you like the outfit?
Be honest.
>> It's a great look for you. Of course, I liked the other
look too. >> I think this is the one,
collins. >> I finally feel like me.
>> Well, then, I love it.
Oh, you love it? You can fall in love with -- an
outfit so fast? >> I do believe I can, ms. Angel
dumott shunard. So... are we a thing?
>> Darling, we're everything. **
* live in my house I'll be your shelter*
* just pay me back with one thousand kisses*
* be my lover and I'll cover you*
* open your door I'll be your tenant*
* don't got much baggage to lay at your feet*
* but sweet kisses I've got to spare*
* I'll be there and I'll cover you*
* I think they meant it when they said* you can't buy love
now I know you can rent it* a new lease you are, my love on
life* * be my life
* just slip me on I'll be your blanket*
* wherever, whatever I'll be your coat*
* you'll be my king and I'll be your castle* no, you'll be my
queen and I'll be your moat* I think they meant it when they
said* you can't buy love now I know you can rent it* a new
lease you are, my love on life* * be my life I've longed to
discover something as true as this is * so with a thousand
sweet kisses* * if you're cold and you're
lonely* * I'll cover you with a thousand
sweet kisses* you've got one nickel only * I'll cover you
with a thousand sweet kisses* when you're worn out and tired
* I'll cover you with a thousand sweet kisses*
* I'll cover you when your heart has expired* oh lover, i'll
cover you yeah-ah-ah-ah-ah* * oh lover, I'll cover you
* * steve?
Joanne the murget case? *
* a dismissal!
Good work counselor * [ Phone ringing ]
* we're okay * honeybear - wait!
* I'm on the other phone yes, I have the cowbell
we're okay * * so tell them we'll sue
but a settlement will do * * sexual harassment and
civil rights too steve, you're great *
* no, you cut the paper plate *
didja cheat on mark a lot would you say? *
* we're okay honey, hold on *
* steve hold on *
* hello?
Dad yes *
* I beeped you maureen is coming to
mother's hearing * * we're okay
* honeybear what? *
* newt's lesbian sister I'll tell them *
* you heard? * they heard
we're okay * * and to you, dad
* oh, jill is there?
Wait * * steve, gotta
* jill with the short black hair?
The calvin klein model? * * steve gotta go!
* the model, who lives in penthouse a? *
* we're we're okay *
* I'm on my way * christmas bells are
ringing * * christmas bells are
singing * * how time flies
when compassion dies * * no sleighbells
no candy canes no yule log *
* no tinsel no holly
no hearth * * no
* santa claus is coming * â *cause santa claus ain't
coming * * no room at the
holiday inn oh no *
* and it's beginning to snow *
* how about a fur in perfect shape m
* owned by an mba from uptown *
* I got a tweed broken in by a greedy
broker who went broke * * and then broke down
* you don't have to do this *
* hush your mouth it's christmas *
* I do not deserve you angel *
* give give *
* wait * all you do
* what's on the floor? * is give
give * * let's see some more
* me some way to show * no
no no *
* no * how you've touched
me so * * kiss me
it's beginning to snow * * she said, â would you light
my candleâ * * and she put on a pout
and she wanted you to take her out tonight? *
* right * she got you out!
* she was more than okay but I pushed her away
it was bad * * I got mad
and I had * * to get her out of
my sight * * wait
* there that's her *
* maureen? * mimi!
* whoa! * I should go
* hey, it's beginning to * follow the man
follow the man * * with his pockets
full of the jam * * follow the man
got any d, man? * * follow the man
follow the man * got any c, man?
Follow the man * * got any x
any smack any horse *
* any jugie boogie boy
any blow? * * hey
* I just want to say
I'm sorry for the way * * forget it
* I blew up can I make it up to you? *
* how? * dinner party?
* that'll do * hey, lover boy
cutie pie you steal my client *
* you die * you didn't miss me
you won't miss her * * you'll never lack
for customers * * wish me luck, alison
the protest is on * * got any c, man?
* l.L. Bean, geoffrey beene burberry zip-out lining *
* got any d, man? * honest living
* mark, this is mimi * she'll be dining
with us * * got any b, man?
* here's a new arrival * that is an ounce
* hats, dats, bats * got any crack?
* that's my coat! * got any x?
* we give discounts * got any c, man?
* I think we've met * let's get a better one
* it's a sham * got any d, man?
* that's what he said * I said it's a gram!
* but she's a thief! * got any b, man?
* but she brought us together *
* which investorâ *s coming? *
* got any crack? * I'll take the leather
* got any x? * your father?
Damn! * * got any c, man?
Got any d, man?
Got any b, man? * * got any x?
Crack? * * I'm willinâ *
iâ *m illinâ * * * gotta get my
sickness off * * c-d help me
follow the man follow the man *
* follow the man jugie boogie
jugie boogie * * follow the man
follow the man any crack *
* any x any jugie boogie, boy *
* any blow any x
any jugie boogie, boy * * got any d, man?
Got any c, man? * * got any crack
any x any jugie boogie? *
* I'm dreaming of a right christmas *
* just like the ones I used to know *
* jingle bells prison cells *
* fa la la la la la fa la la la la *
* you have the right to remain
silent night * * holy night
* fall on your knees oh night divine
youâ *ll do some time * * fa la la la la
>> tensions between the east village homeless population and
the nypd are reaching a fever pitch.
[ Chanting ] >> No housing, no peace!
No housing, no peace!
>> As 1991 draws to a close.
Tonight, one woman attempts to heal the divide, or perhaps fan
the flames.
>> And we get to watch either way!
>> Quã guapa.
Quã bella.
Mirã , tan cute!
>> Last night I had a dream.
I found myself in a desert called cyberland.
It was hot.
My canteen had sprung a leak and I was thirsty.
Out of the abyss walked a cow -â " elsie.
I asked if she had anything to drink.
She said -- * I'm forbidden
to produce milk in cyberland
we only drink diet coke * [ Echos ]
She said -- * only thing to do
is jump over the moon they've closed
everything real down * * like barns, troughs
performance spaces and replaced it all
with lies and rules * * and virtual life
[ echos ] But there is way out.
* leap of faith leap of faith
leap of faith *
* only thing to do leap of faith
is jump over the moon *
* leap of faith leap of faith*
I gotta get out here it's like I'm being *
* tied to the hood of a yellow rental truck
packed in with fertilizer and fuel oil *
* pushed over a cliff by a suicidal mickey mouse
I've gotta gotta gotta gotta *
* gotta gotta gotta gotta find a way
to jump over the moon leap of faith *
* leap of faith only thing to do
leap of faith leap of faith *
* is jump over the moon leap of faith
leap of faith ** >> then a little bulldog
entered.
His name was benny.
>> Really, maureen?
>> And although he once had principles,
he abandoned them to live as a lap dog to a wealthy princess of
the establishment.
A 1-2-3, â that's bull", benny said.
Ever since the cat took up the fiddle.
That cow's been.
Jumpy.
She's had trouble with her milk and that moon ever since.
Maybe it's a female thing.
Cause who'd want to leave cyberland anyway?
Walls ain't so bad.
The dish and spoon for instance.
They were down on their luck.
Knocked on my doghouse door.
I said -- not in my backyard, utensils.
The only way out.
Is up.
* a leap of faith still thirsty? **
parched.
Have some milk.
I lowered myself beneath her swollen udder and sucked the
sweetest milk I'd ever tasted.
[ Slurping ] * climb on board
as a harvest moon rose over cyberland, we reared back and
sprang into a gallop.
Leaping out of orbit, I awoke singing.
* leap of faith leap of faith
leap of faith *
* only thing to do leap of faith
only thing to do is jump *
* leap of faith leap of faith
only thing to do is jump leap of faith *
* leap of faith over the moon
leap of faith leap of faith *
* only thing to do is jump leap of faith
over the moon *
* leap of faith leap of faith *
* over the moon over the
moooooooo moooooooo *
* moooooooo moo with me.
Thank you.
* no please no not tonight please no
mister can't you go *
* not tonight can't have a scene
what go, please go *
* you hello, sir?
I said no important customer *
* what am I just a blur
you sit all night you never buy *
* that's a lie that's a lie
* I had a tea the other day you couldn't pay
oh yeah ** * benjamin coffin the third --
here wine & beer
the enemy of avenue a and mr. Grey *
* what brings the mogul in his own mind
to the life cafã I would like to propose a toast
to maureen's noble try * * it went well
go to hell why did muffy --
alison * * miss the show
there was a death in the family* * if you must know
a beat * * who died
our akita evita *
* mimi I'm surprised a bright and charming
girl like you * * hangs out
with these slackers** >> who don't adhere to deals.
They make fun.
Yet I'm the one. * attempting to do some good
or do you really want a neighborhood
where people puke * * on your stoop
every night bohemia, bohemiaâ *s
a fallacy in your head ** >> this is calcutta.
Bohemia is dead. * dearly beloved
we gather here to say our goodbyes *
* dies irae dies illa
kerie eleison yitgadal v' yitkadash *
* here she lies no one knew her worth
the late, great daughter of mother earth *
* on this night when we celebrate
the birth * >> waaaa!
* in that little town of bethlehem
we raise our glass you bet your -- to *
* la vie boheme la vie boheme
la vie boheme *
* la vie boheme to days of inspiration
playing hooky making something *
* la vie boheme out of nothing
the need to express *
* to communicate la vie boheme
to going against the grain going insane *
* la vie boheme going mad
to loving tension la vie boheme *
* no pension to more than one dimension
la vie boheme to starving for attention *
* hating convention hating pretension
la vie boheme not to mention of course *
* hating dear old mom and dad
la vie boheme to riding your bike *
* la vie boheme midday past the three
piece suits la vie boheme *
* to fruits to no absolutes
la vie boheme to absolute *
* to choice to the village voice
la vie boheme to any passing fad *
* to being an us for once instead of a them
la vie boheme la vie boheme *
* is the equipment in a pyramid
it is maureen * * the mixer
doesn't have a case don't give me that face *
>> ladies -- * hey mister
she's my sister * >> maureen, we need to --
* to hand-crafted beers made in local breweries
to yoga to yogurt *
* to rice and beans and cheese
to leather to latex *
* to curry vindaloo to huevos rancheros
and maya angelou emotion *
* devotion to causing a commotion
creation vacation *
* mucho -- compassion
to fashion to passion when it's new *
* to sontag to sondheim
to anything taboo ginsberg, dylan *
* cunningham and cage lenny bruce
langston hughes to the stage *
* to uta to buddha
pablo neruda, too why dorothy and toto *
* went over the rainbow to blow off auntie em
la vie boheme * * and wipe the speakers off
before you pack yes maureen
well hurry back * * they kiss deep.
Sisters we're close
brothers * * bisexuals
trisexuals homo sapiens *
* carcinogens hallucinogens
men peewee herman *
* german wine turpentine
gertrude stein * * antonioni
bertolucci kurosawa
carmina burana * * to apathy
to entropy to empathy
-- * * vaclav havel
the -- pistols 8bc *
* to no shame never
playing the fame game * * to --
to sodomy it's between god
and me * * to s&m
waiter waiter
la vie boheme * >> this just in!
The mythical land of bohemia, long believed to be dead, is
showing shocking signs of life!
>> Mimi marquez has begun serving her lifetime appointment
as minister of national security and bdsm.
>> Mark cohen is your new secretary of state propaganda!
[ Cheers ] >> Thank you, thank you.
And please keep it going for the revolutionary riot grrrl who
made tonight possible in the first place.
The reigning queen of bohemia, ms. Maureen johnson!
* your new boyfriend doesn't know about us
there's nothing to know * * don't you think
that we should discuss it was three months ago *
>> and roger, the unofficial bard of bohemia, will attempt to
write a bittersweet, evocative love song.
That doesn't remind us of musetta's waltz.
>> Angel dumott schunard takes her rightful place as first
lady, queen of all she surveys, and beacon of hope in these
darkest of days.
>> And first philosopher tom collins will recount his
exploits as an anarchist, including the tale of his
successful reprogramming of the mit virtual reality equipment to
self-destruct, as it broadcasts the words --
* actual reality act up
fight aids * * excuse me
did I do something wrong * * I get invited
then ignored all night long *
* I've been trying I'm not lying
no one's perfect I've got baggage *
* life's too short babe time is flying
I'm looking for baggage that goes with mine *
* I should tell you.
I've got baggage too should tell you
baggage * * wine and beer!
[ Beepers ] * azt break
you me
you * * I should tell you
I should tell you I'm disaster
I forget how to begin it * * let's just make
this part go faster I have yet to be in it
I should tell you * * I should tell you
I should tell you I should tell you
I should tell * * I blew the candle out
just to get back in I'd forgotten how to smile
until your candle * * burned my skin
I should tell you I should tell you
I should tell you * * I should tell
well, here we go now we
oh no * * I know
this something is here goes
here goes * * guess so
it's starting to who knows
who knows * * who knows where
who goes there who knows
here goes * * trusting desire
starting to learn walking through fire
without a burn * * clinging a shoulder
a leap begins stinging and older
asleep on pins * * so here we go
now we oh no
I know * * oh no
who knows where who goes there
here goes * * here goes
here goes here goes
here goes * * here goes
>> are we packed?
>> Yes, and by next week I want you to be.
>> Pookie?
>> My name is not pookie.
And we will discuss us later.
And mark -- * you should see.
They've padlocked.
Your building.
And they're rioting * * on avenue b
>> benny called the cops.
>> What?!
* they don't know what they're doing
the cops are sweeping the lot *
>> but no one's leaving.
They're sitting there, mooing!
* yea to dance
no way to make a living masochism *
* pain perfection
muscle spasm chiropractors *
* short careers eating disorders
film adventure *
* tedium no family
boring locations dark rooms *
* perfect faces egos
money hollywood and sleaze *
* music food of love
emotion mathematics *
* isolation rhythm
power feeling *
* harmony and heavy competition
anarchy revolution *
* justice screaming for solutions
forcing changes, risk and danger *
* making noise and making pleas
to -- -- *
* -- cross dressers too
to me to me *
* to me to you, and you and you
you and you to people living with *
* living with living with
not dying from disease * * let he among us without sin
be the first to condemn la vie boheme
la vie boheme * * la vie boheme
anyone out of the mainstream la vie boheme
is anyone in the mainstream * * la vie boheme
anyone alive with a -- drive la vie boheme
tear down the wall * * aren't we all
the opposite of war isn't peace
it's creation ** [ Cheers ]
>> In here, the party continues all night long.
Outside, the snow dances.
A riot breaks out in the lot. [ Chanting ]
* open our park no police state
open our park no police state *
* open our park no police state **
>> and oblivious to it all, mimi and roger share a small, lovely
kiss.
* viva la vie
boheme ** >>> new year's eve, 1991.
Four of my best friends have been diagnosed with hiv.
This could be the year we this could be the year we lose
one of them. This could be the year we lose
them all.
* five hundred twenty five thousand
six hundred minutes *
* five hundred twenty five thousand
six hundred minutes *
* moments so dear five hundred twenty
five thousand six hundred minutes *
* how do you measure measure a year *
>> the holidays were really hard to get through.
>> I just got some really discouraging news.
>> I don't know how I'm gonna -- >> hey, just take it day by day,
hour by hour.
>> Even minute by minute.
* in daylights in sunsets
in midnights in cups of coffee *
* in inches in miles
in laughter in strife *
* five hundred twenty five thousand
six hundred minutes *
* how do you measure a year
in the life how about love *
* how about love how about love
measure in love seasons of love *
* five hundred twenty five thousand
six hundred minutes *
* five hundred twenty five thousand
six hundred journeys to plan *
* five hundred twenty five thousand
six hundred minutes *
how do you measure the life of a woman or a man
in truths that she learned or in times that he cried *
* in bridges he burned or the way that she died
it's time now to sing out the story never ends *
* let's celebrate remember a year
in the life of friends remember the love *
* remember the love remember the love
measure in love measure your life in love *
* seasons of love seasons of love *
>> it's been exactly one week since roger met mimi, angel met
collins, maureen inadvertently started a massive riot of which
I happened to get some amazing footage, by the way and joanne
dumped maureen. Oh, and benny locked us out of
our building.
* it's still winter it's still cold
and so tonight in honor of the *
* one week anniversary of this auspicious occasion
we celebrate the only way we know how *
>> we try to break back in.
Happy new year.
>> How long til next year?
>> Three and a half minutes.
* I'm giving up my vices I'm going back
back to school eviction or not *
* this week's been so hot that long as I've got you
I know I'll be cool I couldn't crack *
* the love code dear til you made the lock
on my heart explode it's gonna be *
* a happy new year a happy new year *
>> coast is clear.
You're supposed to be working.
That's for midnight.
Where are they?
There isn't much time.
>> Maybe they're dressing.
>> I mean what does one wear that 's apropos for a party,
that's also a crime?
>> Chips, anyone?
>> You can take the girl out of jersey but you can't take the
jersey out of the girl.
>> My riot got you on tv, I deserve a royalty.
>> Be nice you two or no god awful champagne.
>> Don't mind if I do >> no luck?
>> Bolted, plywood, padlocked with a chain.
>> A total dead end.
>> Just like my ex-girlfriend.
Honey?
I know you're there.
Please pick up the phone.
Are you okay?
It's not funny, it's not fair, how can I atone?
Are you okay?
>> I lose control but I can learn to be good give me one
more chance.
And I'll do what I should.
I'll kiss your doc martens.
Let me kiss your doc martens.
Do everything you wish I would.
>> That might be --okay.
Down girl.
Heel, stay.
>> I did a bit of research.
With my friends at legal aid.
Technically, you're squatters.
There's hope, but just in case --
>> rope?
>> We can hoist a line -- >> to a fire escape--
>> in the back, we'll tie off at --
>> there's a bench!
>> I can't take them as chums.
>> Start hoisting, wench. >> Last week I wanted just to
disappear my life was dust.
But now it just may be a happy new year.
A happy new year.
>> Bond, james bond.
>> And pussy galore.
In person.
>> Pussy, you came prepared!
>> I was a boy scout once.
And a brownie, 'til some brat got scared.
>> Aha! Moneypenny, my martini!
>> Will bad champagne do?
>>That's shaken, not stirred.
Pussy, the bolts.
>> Just say the word >> two minutes left to execute our
plan.
>> Where's everyone else?
>> Playing spider-man .
>> Because while we were locked out, benny had had the power
turned back on.
Mark walks to the phone, presses a button.
* mark mark are you there are you there
are you screening your calls *
* it's mom we're all impressed that the riot
footag emade the nightly news *
* and your father says mazel tov
honey. Call him love, mom *
>> alexi darling >> alexi darling from buzzline.
That trashy tabloid news show?
What do they want with me?
>> Your footage of the riots a-one.
Feature segment network deal time.
I'm sending you a contract.
Ker-ching, ker-ching.
Marky give us a call, 970-4301 or at home try 863-6754.
Or my cellphone at 919-763-0090 or you can e-mail me at --
>> I think we need an agent!
>> We?
>> That's selling out.
>> But it's nice to dream >> yeah, it's network tv.
And it's all thanks to me >> somehow I think I smell the
whiff of a scheme.
>> Me too.
>> We can plan another protest.
>> We?
>> This time you can shoot from the start.
>> You'll direct, starring me!
>> Open sesame!
>> Happy new year!
Happy new year!
>> I see that you've beaten me to the punch
>> how'd you know we'd be here?
>> I had a hunch.
>> You're not mad?
>> I'm here to end this war.
It's a shame you went and destroyed the door.
>> Why all the sudden the big about face?
>> The credit is yours you made a good case.
>> What case?
>> Mimi came to see me.
And she had much to say.
>> That's not how you put it at all yesterday.
I couldn't stop thinking.
About the whole mess.
Mark, you'll want to get this on film?
>> I guess.
>> I regret the unlucky circumstances of the past seven
days.
>> Circumstance?
You padlocked our door.
>> And it's with great pleasure on behalf of cyberarts that I
hand you this key.
>> I had no juice in my battery.
>> Reshoot.
>> I see, this is a photo opportunity.
>> The benevolent god ushers the poor artists back to their
flat. Were you planning to take down
the barbed wire from the lot?
>> And let those people back in?
Anything but that!
>> Mimi, since your ways are so seductive.
>> You came on to me!
>> Persuade him not to be so counterproductive.
>> Liar!
>> Why not tell them what you wore to my place?
>> I was on my way to work -- >> black leather and lace!
My desk was a mess.
I think I'm still sore.
>> Cause I kicked him.
And told him I wasn't his whore!
>> Does your boyfriend know.
Who your last boyfriend was?
>> I'm not her boyfriend I don't care what she does
>> people!
Is this any way to start a new year?
Have compassion.
Benny just lost his cat >> my dog, but I appreciate
that.
>> My cat had a fall and I went through hell.
>> It's like losing a -- how did you know that she fell?
>> Champagne?
>> Don't mind if I do.
To dogs.
>> No benny -- to you!
>> Let's make a resolution.
>> I'll drink to that.
>> Let's always stay friends.
>> Tho' we may have our disputes.
>> This family tree's got deep roots
>> friendship is thicker than blood.
>> That depends >> that a shot at me?
>> Yeah, it was.
Depends on true devotion.
Depends on love.
>> Depends on not denying emotion.
>> Perhaps.
>> It's gonna be a happy new year.
>> I guess.
>> It's gonna be a happy new year.
>> You're right.
>> It's gonna be a happy new year.
>> I'm sorry.
>> Coming?
>> In a minute.
I'm fine. Go.
>> Well, well, well. What have we here?
It's gonna be a happy new year.
>> Valentine's day, 1992.
I do not have a date.
Or a job.
Alexi darling keeps calling about the buzzline gig.
I keep saying no.
I still have a soul. As for my ex, she is, as far as
I know, back with her ex. >> I said once more from the
top. >> I said no.
>> -- But maybe check in on that again tomorrow.
>> You cannot just stand there and moo again.
>> You shoot down every single one of my ideas.
>> You've been planning this protest for a month and you have
nothing. >> I have the groundhog thing.
>> You, dressed as a cyber groundhog to protest the
cyberarts groundbreaking? Less than brilliant.
>> That's it, miss ivy league. >> What does ivy league have to
do with anything? >> Ever since new year's I have
been on my best behavior.
I let you direct.
I didn't pierce my nipples because it grossed you out.
I didn't stay and dance at pandora's box that night,
â ~cause you wanted to go home. >> You were flirting with that
woman in rubber. >> Joanne.
Honestly.
There will always be women in rubber flirting with me.
Give me a break. * every single day I walk down
the street * I hear people say, "baby's so sweet" * ever
since puberty everybody stares at me * boys, girls I can't
help it baby * so be kind and don't lose your mind * just
remember that I'm you're baby take me for what I am * who I
was meant to be and if you give a damn * take me baby or leave
me take me baby or leave me * * a tiger in a cage can never
see the sun * this diva needs her stage baby let's have fun! *
* you are the one I choose folks'd kill to fill your
shoes * you love the limelight too, now baby so be mine and
don't waste my time * cryin' "honeybear are you still my
baby?" * take me for what I am who I was meant to be * and if
you give a damn take me baby or leave me * no way can I be
what I'm not but hey - don't you want your girl hot! * don't
fight don't lose your head cause every night - who's in your
bed? * who's in your bed? Kiss, pookie.
Bed? * who's in your bed? Kiss, pookie.
>> It won't work. * I look before I leap I love
margins and discipline * I make lists in my sleep baby
what's my sin? * never quit, I follow through * I hate mess -
but I love you what to do with my impromptu baby * so be wise
â ~cause this girl satisfies * * you've got a prize who don't
compromise you're one lucky baby * take me for what I am
>> * a control freak >> * who I was meant to be
>> * a snob, yet overattentive >> * and if you give a damn
>> * a lovable, droll geek >> * take me baby or leave me
>> * and anal retentive! >> * that's it!
>> * the straw that breaks my >> * the straw that breaks my
back * >> * I quit >> unless you
take it back * >> women >> * what is it about them? >>
* can't live >> with them >> * or without them! Take
me for what I am who I was meant to be * and if you give a damn
take me baby or leave me * * take me baby or leave me guess
I'm leavin' I'm gone! * >> it's >> it's the coldest, nastiest
march I can remember. Angel has spent most of the year
in the hospital, with collins always at her side.
Roger's still trying to write that song.
But now he's usually working at mimi's.
Maureen and joanne are officially broken up.
It seems mimi and roger are not far behind.
>> Sorry.
Sorry I'm late. Sorry.
>> Where were you?
[ Coughs ] >> Are you alright?
>> I'm fine, don't worry about me.
How's benny? >> I wasn't with benny.
>> Of course not.
I'm going back to my place. >> Wait.
I should tell you. I should --
never mind. >> Yeah, never mind.
Happy spring. >> * without you the ground
thaws * the rain falls the grass grows * without you the
seeds root * the flowers bloom the children play * the stars
gleam the poets dream * the eagles fly without you * the
earth turns the sun burns * * but I die without you
* without you the breeze warms * the girl smiles the cloud
moves * without you the tides change * the boys run the
oceans crash * the crowds roar *lonely
*blue *within
*me, *without
*you * the tears dry
* without you * without you
>> it's too hot to answer you.
>> It's too hot to answer you.
>> Alexi darling memorial day weekend in east hampton on the
beach * just saw alec baldwin
told him you say hi >> just kidding we still need
directors you still need money you know you need money pick up
the phone don't be afraid of ker-ching kerching marky sell us
your sole soul.
Just kidding.
We are waiting.
>> Keep waiting alexi.
Summer's just getting started.
But it will be over before we know it.
* hot hot * hot hot
hot sweat
* sweet wet
* wet
red heat
* let her hot >>bastard! Sweat
>> you whore! Sweet >> you cannibal! Wet wet
>> wet more!
>> Red >> you animal! Heat * no latex
please don't stop rubber please, please
rubber don't stop, stop * * fire stop, stop, stop
latex rubber don't please red, red please, please
please please * * fluid no hot
fluid no hot contact yes hot
no contact sweat, sweet * * fire wet
fire wet burn wet
burn, yes! Red, heat * no latex
rubber rubber
fire * * latex rubber
latex bummer lover bummer
the sheet disappears * take me
take me* take me*
* ahh take me
take me, oh * today for you
tomorrow for me today me, tomorrow you
* tomorrow you love
you love * you love
I love you * I love you!
Ahh take me
take me *
>> um. >> Wait.
>> No.
>> Ow!
>> Where'd it go?
>> Safe. >> Damn.
>> I think I missed.
Don't get pissed.
>> It was bad for me.
Was it bad for you?
>> It's okay.
>> It's over. >> It's over.
>> So we thank you, dear angel, for lighting our way with style
and grace and love.
>> She pulled me aside one night to talk legal advice.
Not for her; For everyone in the east village.
>> Squatters, child protective services, medical insurance.
She wanted to help.
And she always did.
>> Angel was one of my closest friends. It's right that it's
halloween, because it was her favorite holiday.
I knew we'd hit it off the moment we met.
Some skinhead was bothering her, and she said she was more of a
man than he'd ever be and more of a woman than he'd ever get.
>> And then there was the time he-- she--
walked up to this group of tourists. And they were
petrified because, a - they were obviously lost and b - had
probably never spoken to a person like her before in their
lives. But she offered to take a picture with them. And then she
said she'd help 'em find the statue of liberty.
>> So much more original than any of us.
You'd find an old tablecloth on the street and make a dress and
next year, sure enough, they'd be selling them at saks.
>> You always said how lucky you were that we were all friends
but it was us, baby, who were the lucky ones.
But it was us, baby, who were the lucky ones.
* live in my house I'll be your shelter
just pay me back with * one thousand kisses
be my lover and I'll cover you
* open your door I'll be your tenant
don't got much baggage to lay at your feet
* but sweet kisses I've got to spare
I'll be there * and I'll cover you
I think they meant it when they said you
* can't buy love now I know you can rent it
a new lease you are, my love on life
* all my life I've longed to discover
something as true as this is *
* so with a thousand five hundred
sweet kisses * * if you're cold twenty-five
thousand I'll cover you *
* and you're lonely six-hundred minutes
with a thousand five hundred * * sweet kisses you've got one
twenty-five thousand I'll cover you nickel only
moments so dear * * with a thousand five hundred
sweet kisses when you're worn out twenty-five thousand
* I'll cover you and tired six-hundred minutes *
with a thousand five hundred * sweet kisses twenty-five
thousand * when your heart
* has expired * oh lover
I'll cover you * * yeah-ah-ah-ah
oh lover * I'll cover you *
* five hundred twenty-five thousand *
six hundred minutes * five hundred twenty-five
thousand seasons of love *
>> hi.
Is this alexi darling? Hi.
Mark cohen. Yes, I'm still alive.
Yeah.
I'd like to come work for you guys.
Today?
Today's not great. I'm at my friend's --
twenty minutes?
Okay.
I'll be there. Yeah.
Happy halloween to you too. * how did we get here?
How the hell -- * * how did I get here?
How the hell -- * christmas.
* christmas eve last year, how could a night so frozen be so
scalding hot? * how can a morning this mild be so raw? *
* why are entire years strewn on the cutting room floor of
memory * when single frames from one magic night * forever
flicker in closeup on the 3d imax of my mind * that's poetic.
That's pathetic. * why did mimi knock on roger's
door * * and collins choose that phone
booth * * back where angel set up her
drums * * why did maureen's equipment
break down * * why am I the witness and when
I capture it on film * * will it mean that it's the end
and I'm alone * I took that job at buzzline.
>> * it's true you sold your guitar and bought a car? *
>> * it's true I'm leaving now for santa fe *
* it's true you're with this yuppie scum? *
>> * you said you'd never speak to him again *
>> not now. >> * who said that you have any
say in who she says things to at all? *
>> yeah. >> * who said that you should
stick your nose in other people's -- *
>> who said I was talking to you?
>> * we used to have this fight each night *
calm down. * she'd never admit I existed
everyone please. >> * he was the same way he was
always * * "run away, hit the road,
* don't commit" you're full of it *
>> mimi -- >> * she's in denial
>> * he's in denial * didn't give an inch
guys. * when I gave a mile
come on. >> * I gave a mile
>> * gave a mile to who? >> * come on guys chill.
>> * I'd be happy to die for a taste of what angel had *
* someone to live for unafraid to say I love you *
>> * all your words are nice mimi *
* but love's not a three way street *
* you'll never share real love until you love your self *
* I should know >> * you all said you'd be cool
today so please for my sake -- * * I can't believe she's gone I
can't believe you're going * * I can't believe this family
will die * * angel helped us believe in
love I can't believe you disagree *
>> * I can't believe this is goodbye *
I missed you so much. >> I missed you.
>> Ow. >> Calm down, maureen.
>> Calm down, maureen? >> Guys.
>> Thomas b. Collins? >> Coming.
>> * I hear there are great restaurants out west *
>> * some of the best.
How could she? * >> * how could you let her go?
>> * you just don't know how could we lose angel? *
>> * maybe you'll see why when you stop escaping your pain *
* at least now if you try angel's death won't be in vain *
>> * her death is in vain >> * are you insane?
There's so much to care about * * there's me there's mimi
>> * mimi's got her baggage too *
>> * so do you >> * who are you to tell me what
I know, what to do * >> * a friend
>> * but who, mark, are you? "Mark has got his work" *
* they say "mark lives for his work" and "mark's in love with
his work" * important work, like buzzline.
Keep hiding in your work. >> Hiding?
From what? >> * facing your failure facing
your loneliness * * facing the fact you live a
lie * * yes, you live a lie tell you
why * * you're always preaching not to
be numb when that's how you thrive *
* you say you know how we all feel, but you really detach from
feeling alive * >> * perhaps it's because i'm
the one of us to survive * >> poor baby.
>> * mimi still loves roger is roger really jealous or afraid
that mimi's weak * >> * mimi did look pale
>> * mimi's gotten thin mimi's running out of time roger's
running out the door -- * >> * no more.
Oh no. I've gotta go * I'll call.
I hate the fall. * you heard?
>> * every word you don't want baggage *
* without lifetime guarantees you don't want to watch me
die? * * I just came to say goodbye,
love * * goodbye, love came to say
goodbye, love, goodbye * >> * just to came to say
>> * glory >> * goodbye love
>> * one blaze of >> * goodbye love
>> * glory >> * goodbye love, goodbye
>> * I have to find >> * please don't touch me
understand * * I'm scared I need to go away
>> I know a place, a clinic. >> A rehab.
>> I could never -- >> I'll pay.
>> * goodbye love goodbye love * came to say goodbye, love,
goodbye * * just came to say goodbye
love * * just came to say goodbye
love * * goodbye love goodbye love
* hello disease >> * off the premises now.?
We don't give handouts here. * >> * what happened to "rest in
peace?" * >> * off the premises, queer.
>> Hey.
Tell the priest I'll be right in to take care of it.
And watch your mouth. You're talking to my friend.
>> Must be nice to have money. >> Sure is.
>> I think it only fair to tell you, you just paid for the
funeral of the person who killed your dog.
>> I know.
I always hated that dog. Let's pay him off, then we'll
all get drunk. >> Can't.
I have a business meeting. >> Punk.
>> Let's go. >> Well.
I guess I'm off to sell my soul.
"Mark cohen, for buzzline.
Coming up, devil worshiping welfare queens are coming to
take your jobs." Oh my god, what am I doing?
* don't breathe too deep don't think all day *
* dive into work drive the other way *
* that drip of hurt that pint of shame *
* goes away just play the game * you're living in america at
the end of the millennium * * you're living in america leave
your conscience at the tone * * and when you're living in
america at the end of the millennium *
* you're what you own >> * the filmmaker cannot see
>> * and the songwriter cannot hear *
>> * yet I see mimi everywhere >> * angel's voice is in my
ear * >> * just tighten those
shoulders * >> * just clench your jaw til
you frown * >> * just don't let go
>> * or you may drown * you're living in america at
the end of the millennium * * you're living in america where
it's like the twilight zone * * and when you're living in
america at the end of the millennium * you're what you
own so I own not a notion * I escape and ape content I don't
own emotion, I rent * what was it about that night what was it
about that night * connection in an isolating age * for once
the shadows gave way to light for once the shadows gave way to
light * for once I didn't disengage angel, mimi * I hear
you I see you I hear it I see it * I see it I hear it I see
it I hear it * my film!
My song! * alexi?
One song * mark glory call me a hypocrite mimi * but I
need -- your eyes I quit. * >> * dying in america at the end
of the millennium * we're dying in america to come into
our own * but when you're dying in america at the end of
the millennium * you're not alone * I'm not alone I'm not
alone * * speak
* roger this is your mother *
* roger, honey I don't get these
postcards * * moving to santa fe, back in
new york, starting a rock band * * roger where are you
* mimi, chica donde estas? *
* tu mama esta llamando donde estas mimi? *
* kitten wherever are you *
* mark, are you there are you there *
* I don't know if he's there we're all here wishing you
were here too * * where are you
mark, are you there are you *
* where are you mark are you there
are you there * * I don't know if
* please call * your mother
* december 24 10:00 pm *
* eastern standard time I can't believe a year went
by so fast * * now we measure how
the year has passed turn the projector on *
* first shot roger with the fender guitar
he just got out of hock * * when he sold the car
that took him away and back *
* I found my song * found his song
if he could just find mimi *
>> I tried - you know I tried.
* fade in on mark who's still in the dark *
* but he's got great footage *
* which he's cut together * to screen tonight
>> for an audience of one.
>> A non-paying audience of one.
>> This is gonna be good.
>> You don't have to say that.
>> I mean it.
I'm glad you're working on this.
>> I'm glad you're home.
>> Then again, maybe we won't screen it tonight.
>> I can fix it.
I just need to figure out how to find the flashlight in the dark.
Without a flashlight.
>> Man, what do you two do when I'm not here?
>> I had a little hunch.
You could use a little flow.
* tutoring again? >> Negative.
>> Back at n.y.U.?
>> No, no, no -- I rewired the atm at the food
emporium.
To provide an honorarium to anyone with the code.
* the code * a-n-g-e-l
>> yet, robin hooding isn't the solution.
The powers that be must be undermined where they dwell.
In a small, exclusive gourmet institution --
* where we overcharge the wealthy clientele *
* let's open up a restaurant in *
* ahh, ahh * santa fe
* with a private
corner banquette * * ahh, ahh
* in the back * in the back
* we'll make it yet * ahh, ahh
* we'll somehow get to santa fe *
* santa fe * but you'd miss new york
before you could unpack * * ohh
* mark!
Roger!
Anyone * * help!
* maureen? >> It's mimi - we can't get her
up the stairs.
* no! * she was huddled in the park
in the dark * * and she was freezing
and begged to see you * >> let's get her inside.
>> Oh god.
>> Roger -- * got a light
I know you you're shivering *
>> she's been living on the street.
>> We need some heat.
>> I'm shivering.
>> We can buy some wood, and something to eat.
* I'm afraid she needs more than heat *
>> I heard that.
* collins will call for a doctor, honey *
* don't waste your money on mimi, me, me *
>> hello?
911?
I'm on hold.
Cold, cold -- * would you light
my candle * >> yes.
>> Oh, god -- * find a
* I should tell you I should tell you *
* I should tell you benny wasn't any *
>> shhh I know.
* I should tell you why I left *
* it wasn't â ~cause I didn't *
* I know I should tell you *
* I should tell you * I should tell you
I love you * * who do you think
you are? * * leaving me alone with
my guitar * * hold on
* there's something you should hear *
* it isn't much but it took all year *
* your eyes as we said our goodbyes *
* can't get them out of my mind
and I find * * I can't hide from
your eyes * * the ones that took me
by surprise * * the night you came into
my life * * where there's moonlight
I see your eyes * * how'd I let you slip away
when I'm longing so to hold you *
* now I'd die for one more day *
* 'cause there's something I should have told you *
* yes, there's something I should have told you *
* when I looked into your eyes *
* why does distance make us wise? *
* you were the song all along *
* and before the song dies *
* I should tell you I should tell you *
* I have always loved you you can see it in my eyes *
* mimi! * moooooooooo!
>> What?
>> I jumped over the mooooooon!
>> Yes!
>> I was in a tunnel.
Heading for this warm, white light --
>> oh, my god.
>> And I swear angel was there.
And she looked good!
And she said, "turn around girlfriend, and listen to that
boy's song --" * she's drenched
* her fever's breaking * there is no future
there is no past * * thank god this moment's
not the last * * there's only us
there's only this * * forget regret or life
is yours to miss * * no other road no
other way no day but today *
* I can't control * will I lose my dignity
* my destiny * will someone care
* I trust my soul * will I wake tomorrow
* my only goal * from this
* is just to be * nightmare
* without you * there's only now
* the hand gropes * there's only
* the ear hears * here
* the pulse beats * give in to love
* life goes on * or live in fear
* but I'm gone * no other path
* â *cause * * no other way
* I die without you no day but today *
* no day but today * five hundred twenty-five
thousand * * five hundred twenty-five
thousand * * six hundred minutes
five hundred twenty-five thousand *
* moments so dear elve hundred
twenty-five thousand * * six hundred minutes
how do you measure measure a year? *
* how about love * how about love
* measure in love
* seasons of love * love
* seasons of * love
* five hundred twenty-five thousand *
* six hundred minutes five hundred
twenty-five thousand * * journeys to plan
* five hundred twenty-five thousand *
* six hundred minutes how do you measure
the life * * of a woman or a man?
* in truths that she learned or in times that he cried *
* in bridges he burned or the way that she
died * * it's time now
to sing out * * tho' the story never ends
let's celebrate * * remember a year in the
life of friends * * remember the love
remember the love remember the love *
* measure in love * measure, measure your
life in love * * seasons of love
Man: Thanks for watching.
Here are a few more shows to check out from fox.
Welcome to the galaxy.
Should be fun. I'll lead.
* we're breaking waves shooting stars *
we're gonna make a run for it.
* live for glory, not forever *
-go! -* reach out *
* make this right here right now *
* stand up *
-* here right now * -now!