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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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"Garbage. All I've been thinking about all week is...

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2024/10/12

"Garbage. All I've been thinking about all week is garbage. I mean, I just can't stop thinking about it."(Ann)Sex, Lies, and Videotape, directed by Steven Soderbergh, is a psychological drama that explores the intricacies of human relationships, infidelity, and voyeurism. The film stars James Spader as Graham, a man who records women talking about their sexual experiences, Andie MacDowell as Ann, a woman dissatisfied with her marriage, and Peter Gallagher as her cheating husband John. The film's

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"They have no idea what's coming."

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2024/10/11

"They have no idea what's coming." (Megyn Kelly, from her real-life broadcast during the Republican debates, in Bombshell, from 2019.)Bombshell is a drama directed by Jay Roach, based on the real-life sexual harassment scandal involving Fox News CEO Roger Ailes. Charlize Theron plays Megyn Kelly, Nicole Kidman portrays Gretchen Carlson, and Margot Robbie stars as fictional producer Kayla Pospisil. John Lithgow delivers a chilling performance as Roger Ailes, the powerful figure at the center of the

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In dreams, I walk with you. In dreams, I talk to you....

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2024/10/11

"In dreams, I walk with you. In dreams, I talk to you. In dreams, you're mine, all the time. Forever."(Frank Booth)Blue Velvet is a 1986 neo-noir mystery directed by David Lynch that explores the dark underbelly of a seemingly peaceful suburban town. Kyle MacLachlan stars as Jeffrey Beaumont, a curious young man who discovers a severed ear and becomes embroiled in a twisted world involving a mysterious lounge singer, Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini), and a violent criminal, Frank Booth (Dennis

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"There's a war out there, old friend. A world war....

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2024/10/10

"There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!" Cosmo, in "Sneakers", from 1992.Sneakers is a witty and suspenseful heist film directed by Phil Alden Robinson. It stars Robert Redford as Martin Bishop, a reformed hacker who leads a team of security experts, including Sidney Poitier, Dan Aykroyd, and River Phoenix. Ben Kingsley

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"All non-denial denials. They doubt our ancestry, but...

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2024/10/09

"All non-denial denials. They doubt our ancestry, but they don't say the story isn't accurate."All the President’s Men is a 1976 political thriller based on the nonfiction book All the President’s Men by journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Directed by Alan J. Pakula, the film stars Robert Redford as Woodward and Dustin Hoffman as Bernstein, chronicling their investigation into the Watergate scandal. Jason Robards delivers a standout performance as Ben Bradlee, the hard-nosed editor of The

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"I've always found that writing comes from a great...

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2024/10/08

"I've always found that writing comes from a great inner pain."Barton Fink is a 1991 dark comedy drama written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars John Turturro as Barton Fink, a New York playwright who moves to Hollywood to write for the movies but struggles with writer's block while staying at a mysterious hotel. John Goodman plays Charlie Meadows, a seemingly friendly neighbor whose presence becomes increasingly unsettling as Barton's situation spirals into surreal chaos.This was

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"I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong...

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2024/10/07

"I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills."Out of Africa is a 1985 romantic drama based on the autobiographical book Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen (the pen name of Karen Blixen). Directed by Sydney Pollack, it stars Meryl Streep as Karen Blixen, a Danish baroness who moves to Kenya to manage a coffee plantation, and Robert Redford as Denys Finch Hatton, a free-spirited game hunter with whom she falls in love. The film is set against the breathtaking backdrop of colonial Africa and

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"Cheating on a quiz show? That's sort of like...

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2024/10/06

"Cheating on a quiz show? That's sort of like plagiarizing a comic strip."(Mark Van Doren)Quiz Show is a 1994 drama directed by Robert Redford, based on Richard Goodwin's memoir Remembering America: A Voice from the Sixties. It stars Ralph Fiennes as Charles Van Doren, a charismatic contestant on the popular game show "Twenty One", John Turturro as Herb Stempel, a previous champion, and Rob Morrow as Dick Goodwin, a government lawyer investigating the show's rigged practices. The film explores the

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"This is a face only a mother could love. On pay day."

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2024/10/05

"This is a face only a mother could love. On pay day."(Amy Archer, in The Hudsucker Proxy, from 1994.)The Hudsucker Proxy, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, is a quirky, satirical comedy set in the 1950s. The story follows Norville Barnes (played by Tim Robbins), a naive mailroom clerk who gets unexpectedly promoted to president of Hudsucker Industries by a group of scheming executives. With the help of fast-talking reporter Amy Archer (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and the company’s bizarre board of

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"At my signal, unleash hell!"

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2024/10/04

"At my signal, unleash hell!"(Maximus, in Gladiator, from 2000)Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, is an epic historical drama set in ancient Rome, where the betrayed Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) rises as a gladiator to seek revenge on the corrupt emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). The film, filled with spectacular battles and emotional depth, explores themes of honor, vengeance, and the power of legacy. It won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor

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"A relationship, I think, is like a shark. You know?...

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2024/10/03

"A relationship, I think, is like a shark. You know? It has to constantly move forward or it dies. And I think what we got on our hands is a dead shark."(Alvy Singer)Annie Hall, directed by Woody Allen, is a romantic comedy that explores the ups and downs of a relationship between neurotic comedian Alvy Singer (played by Allen) and free-spirited singer Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). The movie blends witty dialogue with unconventional narrative techniques, like breaking the fourth wall, to analyze love,

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"I'm old fashioned. I don't believe in extramarital...

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2024/10/02

"I'm old fashioned. I don't believe in extramarital relationships. I think people should mate for life - like pigeons or Catholics."Manhattan (1979) is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Woody Allen, who also stars in the film as Isaac, a neurotic TV writer navigating love and relationships in New York City. Diane Keaton plays Mary, a highbrow intellectual who becomes Isaac’s lover, while Mariel Hemingway portrays Tracy, Isaac's 17-year-old girlfriend. The film is noted for its gorgeous

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"I don't make things difficult. That's the way they...

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2024/10/01

"I don't make things difficult. That's the way they get, all by themselves." (Martin Riggs)Lethal Weapon, directed by Richard Donner, is a 1987 classic buddy-cop action film starring Mel Gibson as Martin Riggs, a reckless, unstable detective, and Danny Glover as Roger Murtaugh, his more grounded and seasoned partner. The movie follows their partnership as they uncover a dangerous drug smuggling ring while clashing with each other’s contrasting personalities. It kicked off a successful franchise

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"Power is when we have every justification to kill,...

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2024/09/30

"Power is when we have every justification to kill, and we don't." Oskar Schindler, in Schindler's List (from 1993)Directed by Steven Spielberg, Schindler's List is based on the novel Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally. It tells the true story of Oskar Schindler (played by Liam Neeson), a German businessman who saved over 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. Ben Kingsley stars as Itzhak Stern, Schindler's Jewish accountant, while Ralph Fiennes delivers a chilling

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"Some people deserve to die."

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2024/09/29

"Some people deserve to die."(Ellen)The Quick and the Dead is a 1995 Western directed by Sam Raimi, starring Sharon Stone as Ellen, a mysterious gunslinger seeking revenge in a deadly dueling tournament. Gene Hackman plays the ruthless town leader, Herod, while a young Leonardo DiCaprio portrays "The Kid", Herod’s cocky son, and Russell Crowe plays Cort, a reformed gunslinger forced into the competition. The movie is an intense, stylish shootout with a blend of Raimi's signature visual flair and

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"The world is what you make of it, friend. If it...

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2024/09/28

"The world is what you make of it, friend. If it doesn't fit, you make alterations."Silverado (1985), directed by Lawrence Kasdan, features an ensemble cast including Kevin Kline as Paden, Scott Glenn as Emmett, Danny Glover as Mal, Kevin Costner as Jake, and Linda Hunt as Stella, the tough yet kind-hearted saloon owner. The film follows four unlikely heroes who unite to defend the town of Silverado from corrupt officials and villains. Linda Hunt's portrayal of Stella adds warmth and wit to the

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"It must be nice to always believe you know better,...

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2024/09/27

"It must be nice to always believe you know better, to always think you're the smartest person in the room." "No. It's awful."(Paul Moore to Jane Craig)Broadcast News (1987) is a clever romantic comedy-drama directed by James L. Brooks, set against the backdrop of a fast-paced television newsroom. Holly Hunter shines as Jane Craig, a brilliant yet high-strung news producer, alongside William Hurt’s charming but inexperienced anchor, Tom Grunick, and Albert Brooks as the witty, underappreciated

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"She was just a way of putting you in touch with...

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2024/09/26

"She was just a way of putting you in touch with yourself."The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) is a stylish heist film directed by Norman Jewison. It stars Steve McQueen as Thomas Crown, a wealthy and bored businessman who orchestrates a daring bank robbery, and Faye Dunaway as Vicki Anderson, the sharp-witted insurance investigator hot on his trail. The movie is known for its cat-and-mouse dynamic, dazzling cinematography, and iconic chess scene between the two leads.Quotable Cinema: 🎬 Iconic Lines

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"I can't go back. Religion is sodomizing the country....

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2024/09/25

"I can't go back. Religion is sodomizing the country. It's getting in the way of making money."(Nasser)My Beautiful Laundrette is a 1985 British film directed by Stephen Frears, based on a screenplay by Hanif Kureishi. The film stars Gordon Warnecke as Omar, a young Pakistani man who runs a laundrette with the help of his old friend and lover, Johnny, played by Daniel Day-Lewis. The movie explores themes of race, class, and sexuality in Thatcher-era Britain, with Saeed Jaffrey as Omar's

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"Forget everything you've seen on television and in...

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2024/09/24

"Forget everything you've seen on television and in the movies."Philadelphia (1993) is a legal drama directed by Jonathan Demme, inspired by real-life events. The film stars Tom Hanks as Andrew Beckett, a lawyer wrongfully dismissed from his firm due to his AIDS diagnosis, and Denzel Washington as Joe Miller, a lawyer who reluctantly takes on Andrew’s case. Other notable performances include Antonio Banderas as Miguel Álvarez, Andrew’s partner.Quotable Cinema: 🎬 Iconic Lines from the Silver Screen

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