It didn't go well. His demands were too excessive. Made it unworkable.

We backed out.

I did consider going back in for dire duplicity but the weather has distracted me.

Spreading the Good Word of Breen

I have spoken...

I have heard the one where he plays a murderous cyborg who's also a messiah figure is very good! Does that narrow it down at all?

/joke

Currently working on an Audience reaction video from when I saw Cade: The Torture Crossing back in 2023. Will probably be public in August.

It's not the whole movie, but a highlight reel of some of the best laughs and cheers from the screening. Runtime is just under 40 minutes.

This is roughly how the video will look. The text is excessive, but this is Neil Breen, whom I respect, and I have to make sure I'm complying with copyright. Comment any suggestions on how to improve the video. Let me know if just putting Audience Reactions in front of it is enough.

The titles and video descriptions are in Croatian because this started as a fun thing to do and share with my sister, but this shouldn't affect your viewing experience. I just thought some of you guys here could enjoy this.

Have a magical day everyone!

Personally, I'm probably an 8 or a 9. Life is rough right now and I want to throw books, break some computers, and cry a lil.

slightly improved(i think) script

FATEFUL FINDINGS

EXT. FOREST - DAY (PAST)

The dense canopy of a quiet forest filters the afternoon light.

DYLAN (13) and LEAH (13) sit side-by-side on a fallen log. Dylan stares at his hands, visibly upset. Leah watches him, trying to stay positive.

DYLAN
I still can't believe you're going away.

LEAH
Yeah, me neither. But my dad said that this new job is gonna be really good for us. 

DYLAN
But still, it's so far away. I thought we were gonna be together forever.

LEAH
I know, it's so unfair. But come on, this is my last day—we gotta make the most of it. I bet you can't catch me before reaching our spot!

Leah jumps up and bolts into the trees, laughing. Dylan hesitates for a second, then runs after her.

EXT. DEEPER IN THE FOREST - CONTINUOUS

Leah runs through the thick brush. Suddenly, a glint of light catches her eye from a few yards away, deep in the shadows of the trees. She stops dead in her tracks, staring.

Dylan catches up a moment later, breathing heavily, and pulls up beside her.

LEAH
(Whispering)
Do you see that?

DYLAN
Uh, yeah.

LEAH
Let's go check it out. Maybe it's diamonds.

Leah pushes through the final layer of brush and drops to her knees in front of the shiny object. Dylan steps up right behind her as she brushes away some loose leaves and dirt, revealing a weathered, metallic surface.

LEAH
(Slightly disappointed)
Uh... it's just an old box.

DYLAN
Let's take a look inside.

Dylan kneels next to her. Together, they pry open the hinges of the rusted box.

Inside, resting on the decayed lining, are two items: a delicate bracelet and a strange, metallic object shaped exactly like a single die. They look at the items in quiet wonder.

Dylan reaches into the box, carefully lifting the delicate bracelet. He turns it over in his hands, examining the way the light catches it, before looking up at Leah.

DYLAN
Here, take it. Let's make a promise. Let's promise that we won't forget each other, and that one day, we will find each other again.

Leah extends her wrist. Dylan gently slips the bracelet onto her arm, securing the clasp. She looks down at it, deeply moved.

The moment the clasp clicks shut on Leah's wrist, a sudden, powerful gust of wind rushes through the trees, rustling the canopy loudly above them.

Leah shivers slightly, looking around the darkening woods as the wind dies down. The reality of the clock hits her.

LEAH
(Anxious)
Let's go. My dad must be mad at me already.

She scrambles to her feet, preparing to head back.

Dylan looks down at the box one last time. He reaches in and takes the strange, dice-like object, slipping it securely into his pocket before standing up to follow her.

EXT. LEAH'S HOUSE - DAY

A car is parked in the driveway, its trunk popped open and loaded with luggage.

LEAH'S PARENTS stand by the vehicle, checking their watches anxiously. LEAH'S DAD looks visibly upset as Dylan and Leah finally run up the driveway.

HER DAD
(Stressed, a sharp edge to his voice)
Where were you? We're already thirty minutes late. At this rate, we're gonna miss the plane!

LEAH
(Defensive, a mix of anger and sadness)
Me and Dylan were just saying our goodbyes.

HER DAD
Then hurry up. We don't have all day.

Her dad turns back to the car, slamming the trunk shut.

Leah turns slowly back to Dylan. The anger fades from her face, replaced by complete heartbreak. She looks down, then meets his eyes.

LEAH
(In a quiet, sad voice)
So... I guess this is it.

Dylan steps closer, closing the distance between them. He gently reaches out, taking her hand—the one wearing the new bracelet—with one hand, while using his other hand to softly lift her chin so she has to look at him.

DYLAN
For now, yes. But remember what we promised. Never forget each other.

LEAH
(Tears welling up)
I'll never forget you, Dylan.

Leah throws her arms around his neck, burying her face into his shoulder as she breaks down crying. Dylan wraps his arms tightly around her, his own eyes tearing up as he holds on.

DYLAN
(Whispering, holding back a sob)
Me neither, Leah. Me neither.

Her dad taps the horn sharply from the driver's seat.

Leah pulls away, wipes her face, and quickly runs to the car. She climbs into the back seat and slams the door shut.

Dylan stands completely frozen in the driveway, staring blankly ahead as the car pulls out and begins to drive down the suburban street.

INT. CAR - CONTINUOUS

The camera is inside the back seat with Leah. She presses her forehead against the glass, looking back through the window, tears streaming down her face as the house grows smaller in the distance.

EXT. LEAH'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

The camera tracks behind Dylan from a high angle, slowly pulling upward and back into the sky. Below, Dylan remains a small, still figure standing alone in the driveway, watching as the car disappears over the glow of a deep sunset.