Write, Re-write, Repeat

Hey, its been a while (well its been a week but it feels longer!) The summer project hosted by my friend Amber has found its costume and now its script for the short she plans to film later in the year.

The winning script came from fellow ALM Talkies supporter Matt Mcloughlin for his tale of Selina getting back into the saddle (or should I say boots) of Gotham's favourite femme fatale Catwoman

The fun isn't over yet though as Amber is looking for help making the script as tight as possible and is welcoming all suggestions to help make this little fan short as good as we all know it can be. I have had a shot at a re-write this afternoon. I spent a couple of hours knocking it up and I hope you like it...

Here is my submission for the second draft of Catwoman #1 Re-emergence by Matt Mcloughlin.

Int. Selina Kyles Apartment. Night.

SELINA KYLE unlocks the door to her apartment and enters.

SELINA kicks the door closed with the heel of her foot and throws her KEYS onto the table by the door. Takes off her JACKET and throws it over the couch.

SELINA makes her way towards the BATHROOM and turns on the light. Stretching out her tired body SELINA moves towards the SINK and clutches it in support.

SELINA KYLE

Guh! Why do you do it Selina?

SELINA lifts he head slightly and looks at herself in the mirror.

SELINA KYLE

Every night its the same clubs and the same bands and the same god-damn people.

SELINA begins to laugh to herself quietly and sway rhythmically.

Behind her in the darkness of her apartment a CAT begins to meow softly. SELINA snaps her head upwards and glares into the mirror.

With her teeth clenched SELINA curses the intruder.

SELINA KYLE

Cats! I hate-

SELINA storms out of the bathroom in search.

SELINA KYLE

Cats...

An open WINDOW catches SELINA'S attention. The meowing is coming from outside.

SELINA slams the WINDOW shut. Resting her forehead on the glass SELINA snorts angrily onto the window pane.

SELINA falls to the floor clutching her head to the sound of a WHIP cracking.

When SELINA opens her eyes CATWOMAN is stood before her.

Catwoman

We both know that's not true.

CATWOMAN moves to the COUCH and clears herself a place to sit.

CATWOMAN

You always were a bitter drunk Selina... A filthy one too.

CATWOMAN gracefully sits on the COUCH and begins to lounge.

CATWOMAN

Look at you, trying to play nice with the little people. Trying to fit in with your skinny fit jeans and flavour of the month band tee, when you and I both know you prefer something really tight to slink around in.

SELINA sits below the window in shock.

CATWOMAN

They have missed you out there you know. The Bat and his circus troupe, Ivy hasn't bloomed since you left and don't get me started on Harley! And you've missed them haven't you kitten? Especially the bat.

CATWOMAN jumps to her feet.

CATWOMAN

No matter how hard you party its just not the same is it? you miss the rush of the hunt, you miss being chased! You miss the pretties. The city is a playground and you just want to sit and play in the sand. You can't stay here Selina, the slums are no place for a queen.

CATWOMAN walks to the door and opens it.

CATWOMAN

When you remember who you are Selina I'll be waiting.

CATWOMAN exits the apartment leaving SELINA alone in the dark.

SELINA runs a tired hand from her forehead up through her hair before pulling herself up off the floor. SELINA slowly makes her way towards the bedroom where she collapses onto her bed.

SELINA notices the door to her wardrobe is open. She contemplates closing it before she give in to exhaustion.

A CAT begins to purr softly.

int. selina kyles apartment. Later that night.

SELINA KYLE sits on the edge of her bed in her CATWOMAN costume. SELINA is slowly pulling on her boots.

SELINA KYLE

Hmm better than fresh tuna.

SELINA holds out her leg and looks over her boot with satisfaction.

Gracefully SELINA stands up and reaches for her BELT. She runs it through her hands before tying it around her waist and letting it hang on her slinky feline hips.

SELINA KYLE

And you can't play without your toys.

SELINA picks up her cowl, exits the bedroom and enters the bathroom.

SELINA stands in front of the mirror and looks her reflection straight in the eye.

SELINA KYLE

Say goodbye to the ghetto Selina.

SELINA pulls on her cowl and completes the transformation into CATWOMAN.

CATWOMAN

It's time to get back to the high life, and catch up with some old friends.

end.

Apolgies for the formatting, not sure whats going on with it but oh well. Hope you all dig it. throw up an suggestions you may have here or over at the Facebook page and lets see if we can't make a great little flick!

Until next time Comic book fans!