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Quotable Cinema

Quotable Cinema: 🎬 Iconic Lines from the Silver Screen 🎥 is a captivating podcast series dedicated to celebrating the most memorable and impactful lines in film history. Each episode delves into the world of classic and contemporary cinema, exploring the stories behind the lines that have moved audiences, defined characters, and left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Listeners can expect a journey through the magic of movie dialogue, from the stirring speeches and witty one-liners to

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"Livin' with Comanches ain't bein' alive."

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/20

"Livin' with Comanches ain't bein' alive."The Searchers (1956), directed by John Ford, is a powerful Western inspired by Alan Le May's 1954 novel. The story follows Ethan Edwards (John Wayne), a hardened Civil War veteran who embarks on a years-long quest to rescue his niece Debbie (Natalie Wood) from a Comanche tribe. With its exploration of obsession, cultural conflict, and moral ambiguity, the film is widely considered a Western masterpiece.This was just another memorable moment from classic

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"You know, Norman, you really are the sweetest man in...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/19

"You know, Norman, you really are the sweetest man in the world, but I'm the only one who knows it."On Golden Pond is a 1981 film based on Ernest Thompson's play of the same name, directed by Mark Rydell. The film stars Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn as Norman and Ethel Thayer, an elderly couple spending a summer at their lakeside cottage, where they reconnect with their daughter Chelsea, played by Jane Fonda. The story explores themes of aging, reconciliation, and family bonds, capturing

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"Twenty dollars? You must be living in style."

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/18

"Twenty dollars? You must be living in style."The Magnificent Seven (1960), directed by John Sturges, is a celebrated Western adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai. The film stars Yul Brynner as Chris, a gunfighter who assembles a diverse crew, including Vin (Steve McQueen), Bernardo (Charles Bronson), and Chico (Horst Buchholz), to defend a poor Mexican village from the ruthless bandit Calvera (Eli Wallach). Horst Buchholz shines as Chico, the young, passionate fighter eager to prove himself

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"The stuff that dreams are made of."

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/17

"The stuff that dreams are made of."The Maltese Falcon (1941) is a classic noir mystery directed by John Huston, based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. The film stars Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade, a shrewd private detective drawn into a web of greed and deception by femme fatale Brigid O'Shaughnessy, played by Mary Astor. The plot revolves around a priceless statuette—the Maltese Falcon—that several dangerous characters, including Sidney Greenstreet as Kasper Gutman and Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo,

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"They're going to kill me in the morning... I'll...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/16

"They're going to kill me in the morning... I'll never see the sun."(Ben Wade)3:10 to Yuma is a gritty Western directed by James Mangold, based on Elmore Leonard's 1953 short story. Starring Russell Crowe as notorious outlaw Ben Wade and Christian Bale as struggling rancher Dan Evans, the film follows Evans as he attempts to bring Wade to justice by getting him onto the 3.10 train to Yuma Prison. Tensions rise as the two men face constant threats from Wade's gang and begin a battle of wits, honor,

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"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/15

"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."Moulin Rouge! is a visually stunning 2001 musical romance directed by Baz Luhrmann, blending the worlds of Parisian cabaret and love with a modern soundtrack. Starring Nicole Kidman as Satine, the sparkling but fragile star of the Moulin Rouge, and Ewan McGregor as Christian, an idealistic writer, the story follows their passionate but doomed love affair. This vibrant adaptation, inspired by opera and the French cabaret

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"Don't move. I'll prepare something for you. I'll...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/14

"Don't move. I'll prepare something for you. I'll wait on you. I want to serve you."(Madame de Tourvel)Valmont is a seductive period drama directed by Milos Forman from 1989, adapted from the novel Les Liaisons dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Colin Firth stars as the charismatic Vicomte de Valmont, who, alongside Annette Bening’s cunning Marquise de Merteuil, engages in elaborate games of manipulation and deceit among the French aristocracy. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and

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"One question. Do you want to stick to that story, or...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/13

"One question. Do you want to stick to that story, or do you want to keep your teeth?"(Bobo to Lilly)The Grifters (1990), directed by Stephen Frears, is a tense neo-noir thriller based on Jim Thompson's novel. It stars John Cusack as small-time con man Roy Dillon, with Anjelica Huston as his scheming mother Lilly, and Annette Bening as his dangerously seductive girlfriend Myra. Pat Hingle also appears as Bobo, Roy's tough, no-nonsense mentor and a shadowy figure from his past, adding another layer

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"The murder rate used to be a thousand a year. Three...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/12

"The murder rate used to be a thousand a year. Three a day, and that was high. Now it's five. Higher in the summer. Fourteen, two Fridays ago."8 Million Ways to Die is a gritty 1986 neo-noir crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby, adapted from Lawrence Block's novel. Jeff Bridges stars as Matt Scudder, a former cop and recovering alcoholic who finds himself drawn into a tangled criminal web after trying to protect a call girl. Andy Garcia shines as Angel Moldonado, a ruthless drug dealer, whose cool

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"I haven't lived. I've died a few times."

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/11

"I haven't lived. I've died a few times."Harold and Maude is a 1971 dark romantic comedy directed by Hal Ashby, following the unusual friendship-turned-romance between Harold, a death-obsessed young man (played by Bud Cort), and Maude, a vivacious 79-year-old woman (played by Ruth Gordon). Based on a screenplay by Colin Higgins, the film explores themes of existentialism, individuality, and the meaning of life. The movie’s quirky, touching narrative is accentuated by its memorable soundtrack,

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"I go to bed with women. They don't ask questions."

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2024/11/10

"I go to bed with women. They don't ask questions."Shampoo (1975) was directed by Hal Ashby and co-written by Robert Towne and Warren Beatty, who also stars as George Roundy, a Beverly Hills hairdresser entangled in messy affairs. Goldie Hawn plays George’s neglected girlfriend, Jill, who is growing frustrated with his unfaithfulness, particularly as he gets involved with characters like Jackie (Julie Christie) and Felicia (Lee Grant). Set against the backdrop of the 1968 election, the film skewers

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"That jerk Karl Marx said opium was the... religion...

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2024/11/09

"That jerk Karl Marx said opium was the... religion of people. I got news for him, it's money."In The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), directed by John Cassavetes, the story unfolds around Cosmo Vitelli (Ben Gazzara), a strip-club owner deep in debt to the mob, who is coerced into assassinating a Chinese bookie to clear his dues. Timothy Carey plays Flo, one of the menacing mob enforcers who exerts relentless pressure on Cosmo, embodying a chilling presence with his unpredictable, threatening

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"This here's Miss Bonnie Parker. I'm Clyde Barrow. We...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/08

"This here's Miss Bonnie Parker. I'm Clyde Barrow. We rob banks."Bonnie and Clyde, directed by Arthur Penn, follows the infamous duo Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) and Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) as they become Depression-era outlaws in a daring spree of robberies and violence across the American South. Based on real-life events, the film explores themes of rebellion, romance, and societal angst, capturing the spirit of its time and sparking a new era in American cinema. With groundbreaking

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"When I was a little girl, I - I remember, I lay in...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/07

"When I was a little girl, I - I remember, I lay in bed and I hear my mother downstairs playing the piano and the sound of my father's typewriter. I think no child has a more wonderful father and mother. And a more beautiful life."Sophie's Choice (1982), directed by Alan J. Pakula, is an adaptation of William Styron’s novel and stars Meryl Streep as Sophie Zawistowski, a Polish immigrant with a haunting past. Alongside her are Kevin Kline as Nathan, her troubled lover, and Peter MacNicol as Stingo,

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"I know how you feel. You don't know if you want to...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/06

"I know how you feel. You don't know if you want to hit me or kiss me. I get a lot of that."Dick Tracy (1990), directed by Warren Beatty, brings Chester Gould's classic comic strip detective to life, blending noir with bold, comic-inspired visuals. Beatty stars as Dick Tracy, a tough and dedicated detective who takes on the ruthless mobster Big Boy Caprice, played by Al Pacino, while balancing his love life between his girlfriend, Tess Trueheart (Glenne Headly), and the seductive singer Breathless

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"Want a joint? You know what they say, cops have the...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/05

"Want a joint? You know what they say, cops have the best dope."Foul Play, directed by Colin Higgins in 1978, is a comedy thriller about a shy San Francisco librarian named Gloria Mundy, played by Goldie Hawn, who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving assassination, cults, and a mysterious albino assassin. Alongside Chevy Chase as Detective Tony Carlson, Gloria finds herself caught in a web of danger and intrigue as they work together to uncover the plot while dodging killers and uncovering

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“I don’t care if you slept with hundreds of men,...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/05

“I don’t care if you slept with hundreds of men, you’re my mom, and I love you!”Mamma Mia! (2008) is a vibrant musical comedy directed by Phyllida Lloyd, based on the popular Broadway musical inspired by ABBA’s songs. The film follows Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she secretly invites three men—Sam (Pierce Brosnan), Bill (Stellan Skarsgård), and Harry (Colin Firth)—to her wedding in the hopes of discovering which one is her father, much to the surprise of her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep). With ABBA

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"Ya know, I work on my hair a long time and you hit...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/04

"Ya know, I work on my hair a long time and you hit it. He hits my hair."Saturday Night Fever, directed by John Badham, follows Tony Manero, a young man from Brooklyn played by John Travolta, who finds solace and purpose in the disco dance floors of 1970s New York. Struggling with a mundane job and a rough home life, Tony lives for his weekends at the local disco, where he’s a star and dreams of something more, eventually finding a complex connection with dance partner Stephanie, played by Karen

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"They call it a Royale with Cheese."

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/03

"They call it a Royale with Cheese."Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino in 1994, is a stylized, non-linear crime film that weaves together the intersecting lives of Los Angeles mobsters, fringe players, and two hitmen with conflicting philosophies. Starring John Travolta as Vincent Vega and Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield, it also features Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace and Bruce Willis as a boxer named Butch. Known for its razor-sharp dialogue, dark humor, and iconic scenes, the film

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"If it makes you feel any better, I can read tea bags."

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/02

"If it makes you feel any better, I can read tea bags."In Dead Again (1991), directed by Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson stars as Grace, an amnesiac woman haunted by violent dreams, while Branagh plays Mike Church, the determined private investigator who tries to uncover her past. As they dig deeper, clues suggest a story of reincarnation that links Grace to a 1940s murder involving Roman Strauss, a composer, and his wife, Margaret (also portrayed by Branagh and Thompson in flashbacks). The

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