Sam Presses Charlie on Rejected 'Prince of New York' Screening
Plot Beats
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Charlie answers Sam's call with a casual greeting in Japanese, setting a relaxed tone.
Sam urgently questions Charlie about a past phone conversation with movie producer Morgan Ross, shifting the tone to investigative.
Charlie confirms the conversation and reveals the movie 'Prince of New York' was involved, adding context to Sam's inquiry.
Sam presses Charlie for details about the President's involvement, escalating the tension.
Charlie clarifies that the President was not involved and that he chose 'Dial M for Murder' instead, defusing some tension.
The call ends with Charlie hanging up after a polite farewell in Japanese, returning the scene to a neutral close.
Who Was There
Characters present in this moment
Tense urgency driving precise fact-gathering
Sam appears as urgent voice-over from the White House, methodically interrogating Charlie on the specifics of Morgan Ross's call, the 'Prince of New York' pitch, viewing of the print, rejection decision, and confirming President's complete non-involvement before acknowledging the intel.
- • Extract verifiable details to confront and neutralize Morgan Ross's PR maneuver
- • Confirm President's insulation from the controversial movie decision
- • The pitch exploits political turmoil for Hollywood gain
- • Charlie's independent action protects the administration's image
Relaxed confidence underscoring steadfast loyalty
Charlie lounges in a chair holding a book, answers Sam's incoming call in casual Japanese transitioning to English, recounts his conversation with Morgan Ross, details independent viewing and rejection of the movie print, affirms President's non-involvement and his selection of alternative film, then hangs up politely.
- • Accurately inform Sam of the movie pitch details and rejection
- • Reaffirm his autonomous authority in presidential movie selections
- • The President trusts his personal judgment on entertainment choices
- • 'Prince of New York' is tonally unsuitable for White House screening amid crises
Ambitious cynicism implied through referenced actions
Morgan Ross is invoked by name and detailed in dialogue as the movie producer who contacted Charlie last week, pitching 'Prince of New York' for White House screening, with his overture rejected outright.
- • Secure prestigious White House screening for promotional leverage
- • Capitalize on current political controversies for film buzz
- • White House endorsement elevates film visibility amid boycotts
- • Administration vulnerability allows bold Hollywood intrusions
not involved in movie decision; delegates choices to Charlie who selected 'Dial M for Murder' deeming it preferable
Objects Involved
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Charlie holds the book while seated in the chair during the call, functioning as a prop that visually conveys his relaxed composure and casual downtime aboard the flight, contrasting sharply with Sam's high-stakes interrogation and underscoring his unflappable efficiency amid crisis.
The 'Prince of New York' movie print is centrally referenced in Charlie's recounting: sent to him the prior week for review, personally screened, and rejected independently as unsuitable, providing key evidentiary context that validates his decision and fuels Sam's counter-strategy against Ross.
'Dial M for Murder' is cited by Charlie as his proactive substitute selection for the President, chosen based on presumed taste alignment after rejecting 'Prince of New York,' narratively highlighting his discretionary role and supplying Sam with proof of principled curation over controversy.
Location Details
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The Air Force One staff cabin at night hosts Charlie's solitary phone exchange, its confined, humming isolation amplifying the transatlantic tension between casual loyalty aloft and White House frenzy below, framing the call as a pivotal relay in crisis management.
The White House is referenced as the targeted venue for the proposed 'Prince of New York' screening, invoked to contextualize Ross's pitch and Charlie's gatekeeping rejection, contrasting its current political maelstrom with the protective decision made remotely.
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Key Dialogue
"CHARLIE: "Moshimoshi. Konichiwa, Sam. Ikaga dess ka.""
"SAM: "Charlie, was the President involved in that decision at all?" CHARLIE: "No, he lets me choose the movies. I just didn't think he'd like it so I got him Dial M for murder instead.""
"CHARLIE: "Domo arigato." [hangs up]"