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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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"We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!"

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2024/12/10

"We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!"Ghostbusters (from 1984), directed by Ivan Reitman, is a comedic supernatural adventure that became an instant classic. It stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, three eccentric scientists who start a ghost catching business in New York City. Sigourney Weaver shines as Dana Barrett, a musician haunted by paranormal forces, with Ernie Hudson joining as Winston Zeddemore to complete the team in their fight

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"You know, it's a miracle you're not laying up at...

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2024/12/09

"You know, it's a miracle you're not laying up at Emory Hospital. Or decked out at the funeral parlor!"(Boolie Werthan)Driving Miss Daisy (1989), directed by Bruce Beresford and based on Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, is a poignant story of friendship and change set in the American South. Jessica Tandy stars as Daisy Werthan, an elderly Jewish widow whose stubbornness softens over the years as she develops a bond with her Black chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, played by Morgan Freeman. Dan

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"Boy, a guy goes to jail for a couple of days and the...

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2024/12/08

"Boy, a guy goes to jail for a couple of days and the whole town goes to hell!"Nobody’s Fool (1994), directed by Robert Benton and based on Richard Russo’s novel, is a heartfelt story of redemption and relationships in a snowy upstate New York town. Paul Newman shines as Sully, a sharp-witted, aging never do well, alongside Jessica Tandy as his wise and endearing landlady. The stellar cast also includes Melanie Griffith as Toby, the wife of Sully's boss, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in an early role

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"Money won is twice as sweet as money earned."

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2024/12/07

"Money won is twice as sweet as money earned."The Color of Money is a 1986 drama directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the novel by Walter Tevis. The film stars Paul Newman as "Fast Eddie" Felson, a former pool hustler mentoring Tom Cruise’s ambitious Vincent Lauria in the world of competitive billiards. With gripping performances and intense dynamics, it explores themes of ambition, mentorship, and the cost of success.This was just another memorable moment from quotable cinema. Iconic lines from

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"We each owe a death - there are no exceptions - but,...

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2024/12/06

"We each owe a death - there are no exceptions - but, oh God, sometimes the Green Mile seems so long."The Green Mile is a 1999 drama film directed by Frank Darabont, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. Set in a 1930s Louisiana prison, the story follows death row officer Paul Edgecomb (played by Tom Hanks) as he forms a life-changing bond with John Coffey (played by Michael Clarke Duncan), a gentle giant with mysterious healing powers. The cast also includes David Morse as Brutus "Brutal"

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"He's not crazy, he's not retarded but he's here."

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2024/12/05

"He's not crazy, he's not retarded but he's here."Rain Man is a poignant drama directed by Barry Levinson, based on an original screenplay rather than a book. It stars Dustin Hoffman as Raymond Babbitt, a savant with autism, and Tom Cruise as Charlie Babbitt, his self-centered brother who discovers Raymond after their father’s death. Together, they embark on a transformative road trip that changes both their lives, as Charlie learns to see Raymond as more than just a means to an inheritance.This was

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"I'm impressed. You're a killer."

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2024/12/04

"I'm impressed. You're a killer."(Ratso Rizzo)Midnight Cowboy is a 1969 drama directed by John Schlesinger and based on the novel by James Leo Herlihy. The story follows Joe Buck (played by Jon Voight), a naive Texan who moves to New York City to become a hustler, and his unlikely friendship with a sickly con man named Ratso Rizzo (played by Dustin Hoffman). The film explores themes of loneliness, survival, and unlikely camaraderie in the harsh urban landscape.This was just another memorable moment

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"There is no justice. The rich win, the poor are...

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2024/12/03

"There is no justice. The rich win, the poor are powerless."The Verdict from 1982 is a gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet, based on Barry Reed's novel of the same name.The film stars Paul Newman as Frank Galvin, a down-and-out lawyer seeking redemption by taking on a medical malpractice case against a powerful hospital, with Charlotte Rampling as his enigmatic love interest Laura Fischer and James Mason as the formidable opposing counsel Ed Concannon. Its exploration of morality,

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Let's go out dancing! You put on your black dress,...

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2024/12/02

"Let's go out dancing! You put on your black dress, and I'll go shave my tongue."Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid is a 1982 comedy-mystery directed by Carl Reiner. Starring Steve Martin as private investigator Rigby Reardon, the film hilariously weaves its original plot with scenes from classic noir films, using clever editing to place Martin alongside stars like Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Rachel Ward co-stars as Juliet Forrest, a femme fatale who hires Rigby to solve her father’s murder.Quotable

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There's a great future in plastics. Think about it....

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2024/12/01

"There's a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?"Mr. McGuire (played by Walter Brooke) delivers this memorable line in The Graduate which encapsulates the era’s societal expectations, adding to the film's cultural resonance.The Graduate, directed by Mike Nichols in 1967, and based on the novel by Charles Webb, follows Benjamin Braddock (played by Dustin Hoffman), a recent college graduate uncertain about his future, who becomes entangled in an affair with the older Mrs

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"Memories are meant to fade. They're designed that...

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2024/11/30

"Memories are meant to fade. They're designed that way for a reason."(Mace)Strange Days is a gripping 1995 sci-fi thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by James Cameron and Jay Cocks. Set in a dystopian 1999, it follows Lenny Nero (played by Ralph Fiennes), a sleazy ex-cop turned peddler of illegal virtual reality playback clips, as he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy with the help of his friend Mace (portrayed by Angela Bassett) and former lover Faith (played by Juliette Lewis). The

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"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music...

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2024/11/29

"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."The 1931 film Dracula, directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi, is a cinematic adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel. Bela Lugosi delivers an iconic performance as Count Dracula, the enigmatic and sinister vampire who travels to England to spread his curse. Supporting roles by Helen Chandler as Mina Seward and Edward Van Sloan as Professor Van Helsing add depth to this atmospheric Gothic horror tale.This was just

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"The people who hire me, they don't have to be...

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2024/11/28

"The people who hire me, they don't have to be convinced to save their own lives."The Bodyguard, directed by Mick Jackson, is a romantic thriller from 1992 about a former Secret Service agent, Frank Farmer (played by Kevin Costner), who becomes the personal bodyguard for pop star Rachel Marron (portrayed by Whitney Houston) amidst escalating threats to her life. Adapted from an original screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan, the film features intense chemistry between its leads and a stirring soundtrack,

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"I remember the Secret Service being tougher."

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2024/11/27

"I remember the Secret Service being tougher."RED – Retired Extremely Dangerous is a 2010 action-comedy based on the DC Comics limited series by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. Directed by Robert Schwentke, the film stars Bruce Willis as Frank Moses, a retired CIA operative, who reunites with his former team to uncover a deadly conspiracy targeting them. The all-star cast includes Helen Mirren as a lethal former assassin, Morgan Freeman as an aging operative with a sharp mind, and John Malkovich as

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"I see dead people. They don't know they're dead."

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2024/11/26

"I see dead people. They don't know they're dead."The Sixth Sense, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, is a psychological thriller about a troubled boy who can see and communicate with spirits, and the child psychologist trying to help him. Bruce Willis stars as Dr. Malcolm Crowe, a therapist grappling with his own personal demons, while Haley Joel Osment delivers an unforgettable performance as Cole Sear, the haunted child. The movie's clever storytelling and atmospheric tension culminate in one of

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"I'm not supposed to be here."

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2024/11/25

"I'm not supposed to be here."(Joe Pendleton)Heaven Can Wait, directed by Warren Beatty and Buck Henry, is a charming 1978 romantic comedy fantasy based on Harry Segall's play of the same name. Starring Warren Beatty as Joe Pendleton, a football player mistakenly taken to heaven before his time, the film follows his quest to return to Earth in another body and fulfill his dreams. With memorable performances by Julie Christie as Betty Logan and James Mason as Mr. Jordan, the film balances humor,

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"John... I'm running out of questions... and you're...

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2024/11/24

"John... I'm running out of questions... and you're running out of lies."Jennifer Eight is a tense psychological thriller directed by Bruce Robinson, following Detective John Berlin (Andy Garcia), a troubled cop who dives into a series of murders involving blind women. Berlin's investigation intensifies when he meets Helena (Uma Thurman), a young blind woman who may hold the key to catching the killer. His search for justice leads him into a dangerous game with FBI Agent St. Anne (John Malkovich),

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"Can I have his shoes when he's dead?"

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2024/11/23

"Can I have his shoes when he's dead?"Empire of the Sun is a coming-of-age war drama directed by Steven Spielberg, based on J.G. Ballard's semi-autobiographical novel. The film follows Jim Graham (Christian Bale in an early breakout role), a privileged British boy whose life is upended when he is separated from his family during Japan’s occupation of Shanghai in World War II. Co-starring John Malkovich as the enigmatic Basie, it captures Jim’s struggle for survival, self-discovery, and resilience in

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"Life isn't a '40s movie. You can't just get on a God...

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2024/11/22

"Life isn't a '40s movie. You can't just get on a God damn plane and make the whole world come out right!"The Killing Fields (1984) is a harrowing war drama directed by Roland Joffé, adapted from Sydney Schanberg's real-life story in Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge regime. It stars Sam Waterston as journalist Sydney Schanberg and Haing S. Ngor in an Oscar-winning performance as Dith Pran, Schanberg's Cambodian translator and friend, who endures horrific suffering under the brutal regime. The film

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I always like sinners a lot better than saints. She...

Quotable Cinema ·

2024/11/21

"I always like sinners a lot better than saints. She was real easy to look at, but I'm glad I never saw her again."Last Man Standing (from 1996), directed by Walter Hill, stars Bruce Willis as John Smith, a drifter who stumbles into a small Texas town during Prohibition and gets entangled in a brutal feud between two rival gangs. Loosely inspired by the Japanese film Yojimbo by Akira Kurosawa, the movie combines classic Western grit with a noir aesthetic. Christopher Walken and Bruce Dern also shine

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