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Multiplex - latest additions http://multiplexcomic.com The latest transcribed Multiplex comics, powered by OhNoRobot.com en-us Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:42:04 -0000 60 Multiplex #492: Past Tension, Part Two http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/492 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/492 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:25:39 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/492">Multiplex #492: Past Tension, Part Two</a> [[Max and Neil continue their conversation that began in the previous strip. Neil is sitting behind the desk and Max is standing to his left, also behind the desk.]] Neil: So why did Norma get the Multiplex 10? Max: Because she's capable, wanted it, and it opened up. Why? You don't think you could've taken it over, do you...? Neil: Why not? I was pretty much running the place by myself before Norma came here. Max: You're twenty-five, Neil. Neil: Okay, yeah. Max: Give it a few more years. I've got four years on you and head office loves me, and I don't see myself getting a theater of my own for a while yet. Max: Not that I'm complaining. I like a change of scenery now and again, or else I get bored quickly. {{connected bubble}} Do you even want</> to run a theater? Neil: I don't know, but I don't know what else I'd do, either. {{connected bubble}} The only reason I still have this job is because I don't hate it enough to look for a better one. Neil: Kind of like my boyfriend that way, come to think of it. Max: Are you still with Daniel? Neil: Have you started sleeping with men yet? Max: Not yet. It keeps slipping down my to-do list, but keep the dream alive anyway, Neil. Neil: I'm good at that. I'm a Cubs fan. Multiplex #492: Past Tension, Part Two

[[Max and Neil continue their conversation that began in the previous strip. Neil is sitting behind the desk and Max is standing to his left, also behind the desk.]]
Neil: So why did Norma get the Multiplex 10?
Max: Because she's capable, wanted it, and it opened up. Why? You don't think you could've taken it over, do you...?

Neil: Why not? I was pretty much running the place by myself before Norma came here.
Max: You're twenty-five, Neil.
Neil: Okay, yeah.

Max: Give it a few more years. I've got four years on you and head office loves me, and I don't see myself getting a theater of my own for a while yet.

Max: Not that I'm complaining. I like a change of scenery now and again, or else I get bored quickly. {{connected bubble}} Do you even want to run a theater?

Neil: I don't know, but I don't know what else I'd do, either. {{connected bubble}} The only reason I still have this job is because I don't hate it enough to look for a better one.

Neil: Kind of like my boyfriend that way, come to think of it.

Max: Are you still with Daniel?
Neil: Have you started sleeping with men yet?

Max: Not yet. It keeps slipping down my to-do list, but keep the dream alive anyway, Neil.
Neil: I'm good at that. I'm a Cubs fan.]]> Multiplex #491: Past Tension, Part One http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/491 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/491 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:25:32 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/491">Multiplex #491: Past Tension, Part One</a> [[Neil is sitting behind the Multiplex desk and Max is standing to his left, also behind the desk.]] Neil: What was Norma like when you worked with her before...? Max: I was only there for a few months. Norma didn't like me a lot, because I slept with some of the supervisors... Neil: "Some"? Max: Two or four, depending on what counts. Max: It's not as bad as it sounds. It was just one night. Multiplex #491: Past Tension, Part One

[[Neil is sitting behind the Multiplex desk and Max is standing to his left, also behind the desk.]]
Neil: What was Norma like when you worked with her before...?

Max: I was only there for a few months. Norma didn't like me a lot, because I slept with some of the supervisors...
Neil: "Some"?

Max: Two or four, depending on what counts.

Max: It's not as bad as it sounds. It was just one night.]]> Multiplex #457: This Will End Badly, Part One http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/457 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/457 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:33:05 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/457">Multiplex #457: This Will End Badly, Part One</a> [[The enormous glass facade of the Multiplex in the early morning, the sky behind it bright and cloudless. A back end of a yellow taxi cab is visible at left.]] [[Neil is at the manager's computer. The parking lot is empty, but there's a noise at the front...]] <<TAP TAP>> [[Neil peers around the corner to investigate, his face inquisitive.]] <<TAP TAP>> Multiplex #457: This Will End Badly, Part One

[[The enormous glass facade of the Multiplex in the early morning, the sky behind it bright and cloudless. A back end of a yellow taxi cab is visible at left.]]

[[Neil is at the manager's computer. The parking lot is empty, but there's a noise at the front...]]
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[[Neil peers around the corner to investigate, his face inquisitive.]]
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[[Melissa and Jason approach the door to Melissa's and Becky's apartment from the hallway of the building.]]
Melissa: I still can't believe we got away without getting drenched in fake blood!
Jason: I'm an excellent driver
Melissa's cell phone: <>

[[Melissa looks up from her cell phone.]]
Melissa: Kurt says he'll bring our coats in a few minutes.

Jason: Did he also say,"Congrats, Jason and Melissa. You're so much smarter than me it's ridiculous."
Melissa: He totally /should've/.

[[Jason and Melissa reach the apartment door.]]
Jason: I swear, I don't get how he can maintain interest in those dumb pranks. It's just the same thing over and over again, with very little changed up to keep things "fresh."

[[Melissa knocks on the apartment door while Jason rolls his eyes.]]
Jason: ...Kind of like real horror movies.
Melissa: <> Becks, it's Melissa. I left my keys at work!
Becky: It's not locked!

[[Becky stands in the darkened apartment in fake blood-drenched clothing, cocking a water gun full of fake blood.
Becky: Come on in! <>]]> Multiplex #441: Demons of the Inner Variety, Part Two http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/441 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/441 Sun, 02 May 2010 18:39:46 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/441">Multiplex #441: Demons of the Inner Variety, Part Two</a> [[Lizzie and Jason sit in the projection booth, having a private conversation.]] Lizzie: No one /talks/ about this stuff, but caffeine addiction really messes people up. If I couldn't get my coffee, I'd get headaches, be tired and depressed all the time. Lizzie: It overworks your pancreas, decreases the effectiveness of your sleep, and causes your stomach to become more /acidic/. It even amplifies the effects of stress in your body. [[Flashback to Lizzie unable to look at herself in the bathroom mirror. The shot is a reference to Requiem for a Dream.]] Lizzie: When I finally made up my mind to quit, the withdrawal was pure /agony/. I fell off the bandwagon I don't know how many times. This things I /did/... [[Lizzie and Jason speak in the projection booth.]] Jason: How did you finally quit? Lizzie: Everytime I had the urge to drink coffee, I'd smoke pot instead. Jason: How did you cut back on the weed, then? Lizzie: ...What do you mean? Multiplex #441: Demons of the Inner Variety, Part Two

[[Lizzie and Jason sit in the projection booth, having a private conversation.]]
Lizzie: No one /talks/ about this stuff, but caffeine addiction really messes people up. If I couldn't get my coffee, I'd get headaches, be tired and depressed all the time.

Lizzie: It overworks your pancreas, decreases the effectiveness of your sleep, and causes your stomach to become more /acidic/. It even amplifies the effects of stress in your body.

[[Flashback to Lizzie unable to look at herself in the bathroom mirror. The shot is a reference to Requiem for a Dream.]]
Lizzie: When I finally made up my mind to quit, the withdrawal was pure /agony/. I fell off the bandwagon I don't know how many times. This things I /did/...

[[Lizzie and Jason speak in the projection booth.]]
Jason: How did you finally quit?

Lizzie: Everytime I had the urge to drink coffee, I'd smoke pot instead.
Jason: How did you cut back on the weed, then?

Lizzie: ...What do you mean?]]> Multiplex #81: Some Things Are Sacred http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/81 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/81 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:17:45 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/81">Multiplex #81: Some Things Are Sacred</a> [[Kurt at the computer, Jason stands behind him, Poster for Snakes on a Plane behind them]] <<tak!>> Kurt: "Zak Penn penning Avengers movie" ... Jason: I'll believe it when I see the trailer. Movies like that never get made. <<tak! tak!>> Kurt: "Brett Ratner directing Brazil remake" ... blah blah blah... [[Jason is shocked at what he just heard.]] Jason: What?! [[Kurt is unaware of Jason's shock]] Kurt: Lasse Hallstrŏm is directing an adaptation of A Christmas Carol... because one guy hasn't seen any version of it yet and cares... [[Kurt looks at Jason and raises an eyebrow at Jason's shock]] Kurt: Not Terry Gilliams's Brazil -- The Boys from Brazil. 1978 thriller. Nazis. [[Jason leans over in relief.]] Jason: Oh, thank God. Kurt: You know, you say that a lot, for a heathen. Multiplex #81: Some Things Are Sacred

[[Kurt at the computer, Jason stands behind him, Poster for Snakes on a Plane behind them]]
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Kurt: "Zak Penn penning Avengers movie" ...
Jason: I'll believe it when I see the trailer. Movies like that never get made.

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Kurt: "Brett Ratner directing Brazil remake" ... blah blah blah...
[[Jason is shocked at what he just heard.]]
Jason: What?!

[[Kurt is unaware of Jason's shock]]
Kurt: Lasse Hallstrŏm is directing an adaptation of A Christmas Carol... because one guy hasn't seen any version of it yet and cares...

[[Kurt looks at Jason and raises an eyebrow at Jason's shock]]

Kurt: Not Terry Gilliams's Brazil -- The Boys from Brazil. 1978 thriller. Nazis.

[[Jason leans over in relief.]]
Jason: Oh, thank God.
Kurt: You know, you say that a lot, for a heathen.]]> Multiplex #81: Some Things Are Sacred http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/81 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/81 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:17:45 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/81">Multiplex #81: Some Things Are Sacred</a> [[Kurt at the computer, Jason stands behind him, Poster for Snakes on a Plane behind them]] <<tak!>> Kurt: "Zak Penn penning Avengers movie" ... Jason: I'll believe it when I see the trailer. Movies like that never get made. <<tak! tak!>> Kurt: "Brett Ratner directing Brazil remake" ... blah blah blah... [[Jason is shocked at what he just heard.]] Jason: What?! [[Kurt is unaware of Jason's shock]] Kurt: Lasse Hallstrŏm is directing an adaptation of A Christmas Carol... because one guy hasn't seen any version of it yet and cares... [[Kurt looks at Jason and raises an eyebrow at Jason's shock]] Kurt: Not Terry Gilliams's Brazil -- The Boys from Brazil. 1978 thriller. Nazis. [[Jason leans over in relief.]] Jason: Oh, thank God. Kurt: You know, you say that a lot, for a heathen. Multiplex #81: Some Things Are Sacred

[[Kurt at the computer, Jason stands behind him, Poster for Snakes on a Plane behind them]]
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Kurt: "Zak Penn penning Avengers movie" ...
Jason: I'll believe it when I see the trailer. Movies like that never get made.

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Kurt: "Brett Ratner directing Brazil remake" ... blah blah blah...
[[Jason is shocked at what he just heard.]]
Jason: What?!

[[Kurt is unaware of Jason's shock]]
Kurt: Lasse Hallstrŏm is directing an adaptation of A Christmas Carol... because one guy hasn't seen any version of it yet and cares...

[[Kurt looks at Jason and raises an eyebrow at Jason's shock]]

Kurt: Not Terry Gilliams's Brazil -- The Boys from Brazil. 1978 thriller. Nazis.

[[Jason leans over in relief.]]
Jason: Oh, thank God.
Kurt: You know, you say that a lot, for a heathen.]]> Multiplex #424: Simply Irresistible http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/424 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/424 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:17:36 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/424">Multiplex #424: Simply Irresistible</a> I know you?ve counted up a register. We have a couple of? ?forms you need to fill out when you close, though. They?re both up on the? um? ?shelf, here: a recap sheet and a ? ?closing procedure check? Uh Neil: ?Dios m?o! Lo siento mucho. Ariela: Esta bien. Neil: They?re so big. Ariela: ?Si. Neil: I?m gay. Ariela: I can tell. Multiplex #424: Simply Irresistible

I know you?ve counted up a register. We have a couple of?
?forms you need to fill out when you close, though.

They?re both up on the? um?
?shelf, here: a recap sheet and a ?

?closing procedure check?
Uh

Neil: ?Dios m?o! Lo siento mucho.
Ariela: Esta bien.

Neil: They?re so big.
Ariela: ?Si.
Neil: I?m gay.
Ariela: I can tell.]]> Multiplex #422: Saved by the Belles http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/422 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/422 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:17:14 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/422">Multiplex #422: Saved by the Belles</a> Jason: ?Clash of the Titans, Nightmare on Elm Street, Death at a Funeral? Jason: ?Let Me In, Footloose? Jason: ?Fantastic Voyage, Red Dawn, The Wolfman, The Karate Kid, The Crazies, Short frickin? Circuit, for God?s sake? Jason: I mean, I don?t have a problem with remakes on principle, but in this day and age, all of them movies are available on ? <<mpphh>> Jason: ?Merry Christmas. Multiplex #422: Saved by the Belles

Jason: ?Clash of the Titans, Nightmare on Elm Street, Death at a Funeral?
Jason: ?Let Me In, Footloose?

Jason: ?Fantastic Voyage, Red Dawn, The Wolfman, The Karate Kid, The Crazies, Short frickin? Circuit, for God?s sake?

Jason: I mean, I don?t have a problem with remakes on principle, but in this day and age, all of them movies are available on ?

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Jason: ?Merry Christmas.]]> Multiplex #405: The Sound of Silence http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/405 http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/405 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:16:52 -0000 <a href="http://multiplexcomic.com/strip/405">Multiplex #405: The Sound of Silence</a> Jason: Zo? uh? how wud yer day? Multiplex #405: The Sound of Silence

Jason: Zo? uh? how wud yer day?]]>