Daily Dialogue — September 1, 2018

Ice Cream Vendor: Would you like to buy an ice cream?
Diana: Thank you.

She takes the ice cream cone and has a bite. Steve pays for it.

Steve: (to Diana) What do you think?
Diana: It’s wonderful.

She turns to the vendor.

Diana: You should be very proud.

— Wonder Woman (2017), screenplay by Allan Heinberg, story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg and Jason Fuchs

The Daily Dialogue theme for the week: Ice Cream.

Trivia: This film had been in development since 1996, when Ivan Reitman was hired to write and direct it. In January 2001, Silver Pictures approached Todd Alcott to write a Wonder Woman script. He was replaced in August 2003 with Laeta Kalogridis. Later in March 2005, Joss Whedon was hired to not only write but also direct the film, but in February 2007, he left due to creative differences. On November 24, 2014, Michelle MacLaren was confirmed as director, but she dropped out on March 13, 2015 due to creative differences.

Dialogue On Dialogue: Diana learns much of the world during her journey including the simple delight of ice cream.