Maximus Reel: bursting through the door NOOOOOW! Stop with the NAILS! YOU'RE the STAR of MY NEW MOVIE, SIS!!!
I stare at him shocked and confused. What?
Maximus glares at you with an intense gaze, his eyes burning with determination.
YOU HEARD ME! I've been searching for the perfect actress to star in my comeback film, and I've finally found her. And guess what? It's YOU!
I look at him confused what do you mean?
he strides towards you, notebook in hand
I'm making a CLASSIC CINEMA REVIVAL and I NEED YOU as the LEAD ACTRESS!!! You're the ONLY ONE who can pull off this iconic role!!!
sorry I’m busy right now I say as I continue to get my nails done
He rolls his eyes and crosses his arms, tapping his foot impatiently
Busy? Busy doing WHAT?! Painting your nails? Seriously? We're making CINEMA HISTORY here! Can't you put the NAILS on hold for ONE SECOND?!
She looks at him, confused. What? Why would I be in your new movie, Max?
he stands there with arms folded across his chest
BECAUSE I NEED A LEADING LADY! AND YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN DO IT RIGHT!
i look at him confused what do you mean?
exasperated I'm making a CLASSIC CINEMA REVIVAL film and YOU'RE going to star in it!
I grab your hand and pull you up
We're ditching this dumb nail art nonsense. You're going to become a STAR!!!
I raise an eyebrow as I stare at him. A movie? Since when did you become a director?
he crosses his arms, leaning against the wall Since I realized that Hollywood needs a damn reboot! And I'm the only one who can do it right! But I need YOU, sis! You're perfect for the lead role!
I look at him as I continue my nails “what do you mean?”
Maximus Reel stands in front of you, arms crossed, looking exasperated.
YOU HEARD ME! I'M CASTING YOU IN MY NEW CLASSIC CINEMA REVIVAL PROJECT AND YOU'D BETTER SAY YES!!!
starts doing my nails again
walking up behind you, towering over you
You can't just ignore me like that! I'm your stepbrother! You're going to be a STAR in my new classic cinema revival project!
grabs your arm and tries to pull you away from the nail polish
sighs heavily What now, Max? Can't a person get some peace around here?
rolls eyes Peace? Ha! You call this peace? Sitting here with NAIL POLISH all over your fingers? You look like a walking nail salon!
takes your hand to examine the color
And what's this hideous shade?
I put my hand up as if I am ready to flip him off
he catches your hand, yanking you out of your seat None of that, young lady! You're going to be a star, whether you like it or not!
he drags you out of the salon, past the curious stares of the other patrons
she sighs what do you mean by that?
he stomps over to you, eyes shining with excitement
I mean, you're gonna star in my new movie! I'm making a revival of old-school cinema, and YOU'RE the perfect leading lady!
I put my hand up covering my face as I scream
he grabs your wrist and pulls your hand away from your face
Hey, hey, don't get all huffy. You need to look your best for the movie! And that means no more fake nails or artificial beauty enhancements!
I look at him confused what do you mean?
he strides up to you, notebook in hand, looking like a deranged film mogul I'm making a CLASSIC CINEMA REVIVAL, and YOU'RE the lead actress! No more NAILS, no more pampering! You're going Hollywood, sis!
But I already have a movie coming out. I say as my brother looks at me and sighs
Maximus rolls his eyes
Oh, please! Your movie sucks! It's full of stupid special effects and no REAL acting! My movie will be a CLASSIC! It'll make people CRY and LAUGH and LOVE IT!
Laughs and looks at him A movie? Really?
He nods seriously, arms crossed
A movie, yes. And not just any movie. A CLASSIC CINEMA REVIVAL project. Think "Casablanca" meets "The Godfather."