Wes Holland at 2011-11-27 18:22:26:

I like check in scenes the betoken a prier relationship beyond the cursory or perfunctory one as in the “Ninth Gate” when the character of Corso has a relationship with the hotel staff beyond that expected between concierge and guest. Balance this with the sheer comedy of expectancy between the character of Mrs. Van Hoskins and Fritz from “What’s Up Doc?”: Fritz: [beaming] Mrs. Van Hoskins! It's so nice to have you back with us. Mrs. Van Hoskins: Hello, Hans. Fritz: Fritz. Mrs. Van Hoskins: What happened to Hans? Fritz: There is no Hans. Only me, Fritz. Mrs. Van Hoskins: Oh, what a shame. When the expectancy is expectancy – classic. Cheers, SW

Teddy Pasternak at 2011-11-27 20:11:01:

The GITS Hotel, huh. Can I check-out any time I like? Here's a great scene from one of my favorite comedies: Hot Fuzz (2007) http://www.anyclip.com/movies/hot-fuzz/the-swan-hotel Sgt. Angel: I was hoping to check in.? Joyce: Check in? But you've always been here.? Sgt. Angel: Excuse me?? Joyce: Oh, I'm sorry.?I thought you were my husband. You must be Sergeant Angel.? Sgt. Angel:?Yes, I am.? Joyce: I'm Joyce Cooper. I trust you had a pleasant trip. Fascist.? Sgt. Angel:?I beg your pardon?? Joyce:?"System of Government characterized by extreme dictatorship." Seven across.? Sgt. Angel:?Oh, I see. It's "fascism."? Joyce: Fascism. Wonderful.?Now, we've put you in the Castle Suite. Bernard will escort you up there.? Sgt. Angel:?Well, actually, I could probably make my own way up. Hag.? Joyce: I beg your pardon?? Sgt. Angel:?"Evil old woman considered frightful or ugly." It's twelve down.? Joyce: Oh, bless you.

Zeb Eckles at 2011-11-27 21:00:15:

The second check in in Fear and Loathing. the first is good, but I like the second better. POLICE CHIEF: I'm a police chief. From Michigan. Look, fella, I have explained to you. I have a postcard which says I have reservations in this hotel. CLERK: I'm very sorry, sir, but you're on the late list. So your reservations has been transferred to the... ah... Moonlight Motel, which is just out on Paradise Boulevard... POLICE CHIEF: We've already paid for our goddamn room! CLERK: It's actually a very fine place of lodging and its only sixteen blocks from here, it a pool, sauna, steam... POLICE CHIEF: You listen to me you filthy little faggot! I want a manager down here! Now, now! Because I'm sick of listening to your dogshit! CLERK: I'm very sorry, sir. May I call you a cab? POLICE CHIEF: Sure, and I'll call you a cock sucker. DUKE (V/O): Of course, I could hear what the Clerk was really saying... CLERK: Listen, you fuzzy little shithead -- I've been fucked around, in my time, by a fairly good cross-section of mean-tempered rule-crazy cops and now it's MY turn. So Fuck you, officer, I'm in charge. DUKE: Hey Listen, I really hate to interrupt, but I wonder if I could just slide on through and get out of your way. Name's Duke -- Raoul Duke. My attorney made the reservations. CLERK: Duke, Raoul. Certainly, sir. DUKE: My bags are out there in that white Cadillac convertible. Maybe some can bring it to the room for me. DUKE: Oh yea, let me get a quart of Wild Turkey, two fifths of Baccardi, ice for the room. And let's see, shit let's try some lime chunks. What do you say. CLERK: I say OK. You don't worry about a thing. And you don't hesitate to call me, Sven. DUKE: Alright Sven, thank you very much. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOT9fZ3M0Ew

Atlanta at 2011-11-27 22:20:10:

Local Hero, the collision of cultures, came to mind, but only found clip of his arrival, not the actual check-in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bE347p5D60 Young Adult also came to mind, as Annika suggested, that clip is so funny: http://movieclips.com/w37CX-young-adult-movie-is-that-a-dog-in-your-bag/ Put off reading script, miserable person, why, but chatter so good, and was indeed enjoyable read. Movie, same thought, why spend 90 minutes with someone miserable, then I saw clip. A great talent, Theron, and her colliding with the world, in the great company of Patton Oswalt (who has very fun twitter feed in real life), that's looking fun. Considering Bridesmaids and Young Adult, maybe maladapted women are coming of age in Hollywood. Scene as written below, worked out even better on film (front desk girl in her own world, the growling dog, and dialogue cut): INT. EXTENDED STAY SUITES - LOBBY A YOUNG GIRL is behind the counter. She wears the requisite business suit, but her hair is bleached blonde and her makeup telegraphs “day shift stripper.” FRONT DESK GIRL Welcome to Homeway Extended Stay of Greater Duluth. Can I help you? MAVIS I would like to check in. FRONT DESK Girl Do you have a reservation? Mavis is mildly annoyed by this basic question. MAVIS No. The girl recites her spiel as if she’s just learned it. FRONT DESK GIRL (typing) And how long will you be staying with them? (correcting herself) Us. MAVIS I don’t know. Maybe just a week or something. It’s a business trip. I’m a lawyer. A patent attorney. (beat) Torts. The girl peers at Baguette’s bag, which is clearly a dog carrier. FRONT DESK GIRL Is that a dog in your bag? MAVIS Nope. Diabetes testing supplies. She’s surprised by her own lie. FRONT DESK GIRL We actually allow small pets with a cleaning deposit. MAVIS In fact, I do have a dog, but he’s in my vehicle. The bag WRIGGLES wildly, betraying Mavis instantly. FRONT DESK GIRL Okay. I’ll put that you have a dog. She keys some information into the computer, eyeing Mavis suspiciously. FRONT DESK GIRL (CONT’D) How many keys do you need? Mavis thinks. MAVIS Two, please. She leans over as the girl makes the keys, as if to supervise. The girl rolls her eyes almost imperceptibly. MAVIS (CONT’D) Two...there we go.

Jeff Kirschner at 2011-11-28 02:17:49:

This is Spinal Tap http://bit.ly/rULQHK INT. HOTEL LOBBY - MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE SMITTY: Are you uh - are you Spinal Tap? IAN: Spinal Tap -- this is Spinal Tap. ?: Tap -- Tap -- Tap -- Tap -- Tap. SMITTY: Welcome to Memphis, gentlemen. We have a slight problem with your reservation. Nothing serious, I'm afraid. IAN: How slight? SMITTY: You wanted seven, uh, suites. IAN: Seven. Seven suites. SMITTY: Yes w-we-he mistakenly put you on the seventh floor with one suite. IAN: That's considerably more than minor. SMITTY: Well, it's a good-sized room, sir. It's a, it's a 'King Leisure. We can get you a - something- IAN: How are we going to get fourteen people in a 'King Leisure' bed?! SMITTY: Oh-ho-ho don't - don't tempt me, sir. DAVID: Have a good time, will you -- we'll be right here. IAN: I will, I'll take care of it. SMITTY: Welcome, gentlemen - and very attractive they are, too. IAN: Hey! Hey! Listen to me: We want these suites, and we want them now! OK? These people are tired, we have soundcheck in an hour. SMITTY: Yes, sir. We can't help you out - Reba - perhaps you can help here. REBA: What's the problem, sir? SMITTY: Can you give me a hand, please? IAN: Yes. I'll tell you what you can do. OK? This - twisted old fruit here - tells me that you have fucked up my reservations. SMITTY: I'm just as God made me, sir.

Bill Weinberger at 2011-11-28 12:05:04:

Die Another Day: [James bond enters the 5-star hotel unkempt, drenched, and in hospital clothes] James Bond: My usual suite, please. Snooty Desk clerk: [sarcastically] Do you have a credit card... or any luggage, sir? Mr. Chang [offscreen]: Mr. Bond, so good to see you. It's been a long time. James Bond: Mr. Chang Mr. Chang: [barks Cantonese at the clerk] James Bond: Perhaps you could send up my tailor. And some food. Mr. Chang: The lobster's good, with quails' eggs and sliced seaweed. James Bond: Mmm-hmm. And if there's any left, a '61 Bollinger. Mr. Chang: Of course. [Barks another order] Been busy, have we, Mr. Bond? James Bond: Just surviving, Mr. Chang. Just surviving. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAziP1zVhYI

Sojourner at 2011-11-28 13:46:56:

Burt Hadley: Oh shit. This is the wrong room. You're in 304 now. I'm sorry. I fucked up. Leonard Shelby: This is not my room? Burt Hadley: No, come on, let's go. Leonard Shelby: Why is this my handwriting? Burt Hadley: ...This was your room, but now you're in 304. Leonard Shelby: When was I in here? Burt Hadley: Last week. But then I rented you another room on top of it. Leonard Shelby: Why? Burt Hadley: Business is slow. I mean, I told my boss about the - your condition and stuff, and he said try and rent him another room. Leonard Shelby: So how many rooms am I checked into in this shit-hole? Burt Hadley: Just two, so far. Leonard Shelby: Well, at least you're being honest about ripping me off. Burt Hadley: Well, you're not gonna remember anyway. Leonard Shelby: You don't have to be *that* honest, Burt. Burt Hadley: Leonard, always get a receipt. Leonard Shelby: That's good advice. I'll have to write that down. MEMENTO

Nick at 2011-11-28 16:22:34:

From "The Pink Panther Strikes Again": Clouseau: Guten tag. Hotel Clerk: Good Day! Clouseau: My name is Professor Guy Gabroir, Medieval Castle Authority from Marseilles. Tell me, do you have a room? Hotel Clerk: I do not know what a rum is. [Clouseau leafs through his translation dictionary] Clouseau: Zimmer. Hotel Clerk: Ah! A room! Clouseau: That is what I have been saying, you idiot...room...zimmer. [Clouseau signs in, the clerk hands over the room key. Clouseau walks through the lobby, approaches a dog lying on the floor.] Clouseau: Does your dog bite? Hotel Clerk: No. Clouseau: [bowing down to pet the dog] Nice doggie. [Dog barks and bites Clouseau in the hand] Clouseau: I thought you said your dog did not bite! Hotel Clerk: That is not my dog. http://youtu.be/SXn2QVipK2o

ironbunny.me at 2011-11-28 20:25:13:

One of my favorites is actually from Home Alone 2 when Kevin tries to check in. Mrs. Stone, Desk Clerk: Can I help you? Kevin McCallister: Reservation for McCallister? Mrs. Stone: A reservation for yourself? Kevin McCallister: Ma'am, my feet are hardly touching the ground. I'm barely able to look over the counter. How can I make a reservation for a hotel room? Think about it. A kid coming into a hotel, making a reservation? I don't think so.