MINUSCULE MOVIES

by
Priya V

Priya V
Seattle

DOUBLE STANDARDS
by
Priya V

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Double Standards
FADE IN:
EXT. STREET OUTSIDE AN NYC APARTMENT

NIGHT

Tom is walking Betty back home from their date.

talking and laughing.

They are

BETTY
Alright, this is my apartment
TOM
(Places hands on her shoulders,
looks into her eyes) Ive had a
brilliant time tonight
BETTY
(a little distantly) Yeah, yeah
me too! Youre so much fun, I
like spending time with you.
Tom leans in for the kiss.

Betty winces.
CUT TO:

INT. BETTYS APARTMENT

EVENING

BETTY
(On the phone) Ugh, such a
douchecanoe! So.... entitled!
Just because you paid for dinner
doesnt mean you get to...
(pauses, alarm goes off) uh-oh,
Emily... Emily? I gotta go. I
got a date. (pause) No! not
him again. Its this girl. We
met at Pride, shes so hot
CUT TO:
EXT. OUTSIDE VANESSAS APARTMENT

NIGHT

Betty is walking Vanessa home after their date. They are

laughing and talking. Vanessa is really, really pretty.
Betty tries to touch her each time they laugh.
VANESSA
Aight, this is my apartment
BETTY
(Taking a look around) Its..
its really nice

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VANESSA
Yep (smiles) (climbs porch steps
to the door) (turns) I had a
great time tonight
BETTY
(still two steps below) Yeah,
yeah me too! Youre really fun!
And really sexy! (has amorous
look in her eyes)
Betty awkwardly tries to touch Vanessa, but Vanessa has
already turned and is trying to get the front door open, and
doesnt notice the attempt. Betty awkwardly puts her hand
away.
Goodnight!
okay?

VANESSA
You get home safe,

Vanessa enters her building and the door shuts behind her.
BETTY
(staring after Vanessa, annoyed)
(mutters)Frigid bitch!
FADE OUT:
THE END

THE TOURIST
by
Priya V

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The Tourist
FADE IN:
INT. GRAND CENTRAL MAIN HALL

DAY

Noisy morning rush is noisy. The tourist is a man aged over

45. Hes wearing sunglasses. Tourist is standing by the
stairs leading to the Apple store and clicking a selfie,
taking a long time about it. Other commuters are moving
around him.
COP
Sir? (taps tourist on shoulder)
Youre in the way.
CUT TO:
INT. EGYPT PYRAMID EXHIBIT AT THE MET

DAY

Tiny space with room for four people at the most, with walls
from a real pyramid. Tourist is running his hands across the
walls, while listening to the audio tour. He finds a spot he
likes, and begins to click a selfie. Other visitors stand
annoyed at the threshold of the space, as he is blocking the
largest panel as well as standing such that there isnt much
room for others.
CUT TO:
EXT. CENTRAL PARK, BY THE TURTLE POND

DAY

Quiet all around, no tourists, except for Tourist. Tourist

takes in the air, smiles, and poses for a selfie with
Belvedere castle in the background. Photographer with tripod
and camera in the bushes sneaks up to him, a little annoyed
PHOTOGRAPHER
(whispers) Hey man, not to be a
jerk, but youre scaring the
hawks in the tree by standing
here
CUT TO:
EXT. TIMES SQUARE

EVENING

Tourist takes selfie.

him.

Iron Man and Cookie Monster pose with

IRON MAN
Thatll be $5, Sir

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CUT TO:
INT. BROADWAY SHOW, THE LION KING

NIGHT

Tourist takes aa video fo all the people in animal costumes

walking on to the stage as Circle of Life plays.
Everyone around tut-tuts.
CUT TO:
EXT. TOP OF THE ROCK

NIGHT

Tourist faces downtown, takes in the view, feels the wind in

his hair, takes a deep breath, sighs, and takes a picture.
SECURITY OFFICER
Sir? Were closing in five
minutes
FADE IN:
INT. TOURISTS DAUGHTERS APARTMENT IN NYC

DAY

Tourist has his sunglasses off, and we see hes blind.

Tourists daughter is looking at pictures of the previous day
on his phone. She is about 22.
DAUGHTER
Nice, really nice, daddy. Seems
to have been a fun day out, huh.
I was worried, it being your
first time out in the city and
all...
TOURIST
Heh, heh, Everyone was really
nice and helpful. I loved it
Tourist gets up, gropes for his sunglasses, puts them on,
unrolls his walking stick, and sets off.
DAUGHTER
(calls out behind him) Where are
you headed today?
TOURIST
Museum of Modern Art!
Tourist walks into the sunshine
FADE OUT:
THE END

LONG-DISTANCE LOVE
by
Priya V

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Long-Distance Love
FADE IN:
INT. BOYS APARTMENT

NIGHT

Boy is at his desk at one end of the room. Across from him
is his bed, where his friend-with-benefits, an attractive
woman, is waiting for him, in a satin negligee. Boy is
skyping with Girl, speakers are on such that FWB can hear the
conversation.
BOY
Mmm.... I want you here.
miss you so much!
Liar.

GIRL
(pouts) I miss you more.

FWB has an incredulous expression on her face that screams

LOL.
BOY
Youre here next weekend, right?
FWB gesticulates wildly to indicate the weekend after that.
GIRL
Of course! Im so excited!
fifth anniversary!

Our

BOY
Um... honey, can we do it the
next week? I have this audition
on Tuesday.... our
anniversarys on Wednesday
anyway, why not the weekend
after?
GIRL
Umm.... Okay! (smiles) Im so
excited! Susans husband took
her to Serendipity for their
second anniversary...
BOY
What, Serendipity? Ill try,
but dont be disappointed if I
cant... Hm, Ill call them
first thing in the morning. Now
I need to...(FWB starts making
blowjob gestures and intercourse
gestures) sleep.
GIRL
So quick? Its only 10.. (FWB
starts thrusting her pelvis)

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BOY
Its.. um.. this show Im
doing in the afternoon tomorrow.
Need to be well-rested
GIRL
The off-broadway one? I thought
that was Wednesday nights.
BOY
Um... no.. this ones... this
ones different. Its for a
(pause) friend.
GIRL
Great! Break a leg!
Love you, baby!

Gnight!

BOY
Love you too
CUT TO:
INT. GIRLS APARTMENT

NIGHT

Girls apartment has the same setup, shes at her desk, shuts
her laptop, and across is her bed, with a very very
goodlooking man, wearing only shorts. She giggles and jumps
into bed with him and they play-wrestle.
FADE OUT:
THE END