Quotable Cinema

"You know this is the film I want them to remember me by." Jack Horner, played by Burt Reynolds, in Boogie Nights . "Boogie Nights" is a 1997 film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson that explores the rise and fall of a young porn star in the 1970s and 1980s. The film features standout performances from a stellar cast including Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, and Burt Reynolds, whose portrayal of dire...

"No measure of time with you will be long enough. But we'll start with forever." Edward Cullen, in " Breaking Dawn ". "Breaking Dawn" based on Stephenie Meyer's novel, is the fourth installment in the "Twilight" saga, featuring Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen.  The movie, directed by Bill Condon, captures the intense and supernatural romance between a human and...

"You could get in trouble. You're not really a cop anymore." Catherine Tramell in " Basic Instinct ". "Basic Instinct", directed by Paul Verhoeven in 1992, features a gripping screenplay by Joe Eszterhas. The film is renowned for its intense atmosphere, accentuated by the evocative score composed by Jerry Goldsmith. Starring Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell and Michael Douglas as Detective Nick C...

"This is just like television, only you can see much further." Chance the Gardener [Riding in a car for the first time], in " Being there ". "Being There" is a 1979 satirical comedy drama film directed by Hal Ashby, based on the 1970 novel of the same name by Jerzy Kosiński, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The film stars Peter Sellers as Chance the Gardener, alongside Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Do...

"No wonder you're having nightmares. You're always watching the news."  Lori in " Total Recall ". "Total Recall", directed by Paul Verhoeven and based on Philip K. Dick's short story "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale", stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a man who discovers his past as a secret agent. The film also features Sharon Stone as his duplicitous wife Lori, navigating a thri...

"They might as well call it whitejack!"  Frank, played by Bernie Mac, in " Ocean's Eleven ", pretending the Nevada Gaming Commission to be racist. Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 American heist comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh from a screenplay by Ted Griffin that follows Danny Ocean and his team of eleven skilled criminals as they plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. The star-stu...

"All my lines sound like subtitles for a Czech movie." Julie in " Tootsie " from 1982. "Tootsie", directed by Sydney Pollack, stars Dustin Hoffman as Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor who disguises himself as a woman named Dorothy Michaels to land a role on a popular soap opera. The film also features Jessica Lange as Julie Nichols, Charles Durning as Julie's father, and Bill Murray as Michael'...

"They say there's enough religion in the world to make men hate each other, but not enough to make them love." Harry Angel, in " Angel Heart " from 1987. "Angel Heart", directed by Alan Parker, is a psychological horror film that intertwines elements of film noir and the supernatural. The film stars Mickey Rourke as private investigator Harry Angel and Robert De Niro as the enigmatic Louis Cyphre,...

"It's showtime, folks!"  Joe Gideon in " All That Jazz " from 1979. "All That Jazz," directed by Bob Fosse, is a semi-autobiographical musical drama that delves into the life of a driven and troubled Broadway director and choreographer, Joe Gideon. The film stars Roy Scheider in the lead role, delivering a powerful performance that captures Gideon's intense and self-destructive nature. Featuring a...

"There's no point in being nuts if you can't have a little fun." This quote is said by John Nash, portrayed by actor Russell Crowe, in the movie " A Beautiful Mind ." The film was directed by Ron Howard and released in 2001.In real life, John Nash was a brilliant mathematician who struggled with schizophrenia but made groundbreaking contributions to game theory, for which he was awarded the Nobel...

"Houston, we have a problem." Jim Lovell, played by Tom Hanks, in the film " Apollo 13 ". "Apollo 13" is a 1995 American space docudrama directed by Ron Howard, depicting the harrowing real-life events of the 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission. The film stars Tom Hanks as Jim Lovell, alongside Kevin Bacon as Jack Swigert, Bill Paxton as Fred Haise, Gary Sinise as Ken Mattingly, and Ed Harris as Flight D...

"Everybody deserves a fresh start every once in a while." Bugsy Siegel, played by Warren Beatty, in " Bugsy ". Bugsy is a 1991 American biographical crime drama film directed by Barry Levinson. The movie stars Warren Beatty as Bugsy Siegel and Annette Bening as Virginia Hill. The film chronicles the life of the notorious gangster Bugsy Siegel and his role in the creation of modern Las Vegas. With...

"I am tired of weakness! I am faced with a grave problem, and I intend to resolve it quickly and cleanly." Scott Pritchard, played by Will Patton in No Way Out. No Way Out is a 1987 American political thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson. The film stars Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young. The plot revolves around the naval officer Tom Farrell, who becomes embroiled in a murder invest...

"I love the smell of napalm in the morning." Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore, played by Robert Duvall, in Apocalypse Now . "Apocalypse Now" is a 1979 war film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which explores the psychological and moral chaos of the Vietnam War through the journey of Captain Willard as he searches for the renegade Colonel Kurtz. The film is renowned for its powerful imagery, complex narra...

"I'm not following you, I'm looking for you. There's a big difference." Martin Stett to Harry Caul in " The Conversation" , from 1974. "The Conversation" is a gripping psychological thriller directed by Francis Ford Coppola, centering on the complexities of surveillance and personal privacy. Gene Hackman delivers a compelling performance as Harry Caul, a paranoid surveillance expert who uncovers a...

It's a good scream. You got good screams. In this business, you really need good screams. Jack Terry in " Blow Out ", from 1981. "Blow Out" is a thriller directed by Brian De Palma that stars John Travolta as Jack Terry, a movie sound effects technician who stumbles upon a political conspiracy after accidentally recording evidence of an assassination disguised as a car accident. The film is a mast...

"I'm stuck. Does it get easier?" Charlotte, in " Lost in Translation ". "Lost in Translation" is a 2003 film directed by Sofia Coppola that explores the unlikely connection between two Americans in Tokyo: a fading movie star and a young woman feeling adrift in her marriage. The film's protagonists, Charlotte and Bob, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray, respectively, form a deep, yet f...

The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good- This quote was said by Gordon Gekko, a character played by Michael Douglas, in the 1987 film Wall Street . Directed by Oliver Stone, the film delves into the cutthroat world of 1980s finance, where Gekko's infamous speech at a shareholders' meeting captures the ruthless, profit hungry mindset of Wall Street. His wo...

"What I want to know is how we're going to stay alive this winter." Gromeko, in Doctor Zhivago , from 1965. In the epic film Doctor Zhivago, directed by David Lean, Ralph Richardson plays Alexander Gromeko, a supportive yet pragmatic father-in-law to the titular Yuri Zhivago. Gromeko serves as a stabilizing presence amidst the turmoil of the Russian Revolution, embodying both warmth and a deep sen...

"Huey, I thought I told you to stay in the forest." Freeman Lowell [after accidentally hit the drone] in Silent Running . Silent Running is a 1972 science fiction film directed by Douglas Trumbull, set in a future where Earth’s last forests are preserved in domes aboard a spacecraft. The story follows Freeman Lowell, a botanist who turns against his crew to save the forests, leading to a poignant...

"Being paranoid doesn't mean we're not being followed." Grigori Borzov, in " Telefon ", from 1977. Telefon is a Cold War thriller directed by Don Siegel, starring Charles Bronson as Grigori Borzov, a KGB agent tasked with stopping a rogue Soviet operative. The plot revolves around the activation of sleeper agents in the United States through a mysterious phone call that triggers them to carry out...

"You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!" George Taylor (played by Charlton Heston) in Planet of the Apes (from 1968). "Planet of the Apes" is a groundbreaking science fiction film that explores themes of human evolution, power, and civilization through the eyes of an astronaut who finds himself in a world dominated by intelligent apes. The film is renowned for its inn...

"Elle Driver, California Mountain Snake. One more."  Beatrix Kiddo (played by Uma Thurman) in Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (from 2004). "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" delves deeper into the vengeful journey of Beatrix Kiddo as she continues her relentless pursuit of the remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. The film combines Quentin Tarantino's trademark blend of stylized action and rich storytelli...

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends." Clarence's note to George Bailey (played by James Stewart) in It's a Wonderful Life (from 1946). "It's a Wonderful Life" is a timeless classic that delves into the profound impact one individual can have on the lives of others, encapsulated through the heartfelt journey of George Bailey. This poignant film beautifully illustrates the idea that true...

"It's too bad she won't live, but then again, who does?" Gaff (played by Edward James Olmos) in Blade Runner . "Blade Runner," released in 1982 and directed by Ridley Scott, is a seminal science fiction film that delves into the moral complexities of artificial intelligence and identity. Set in a dystopian future, the movie follows Rick Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, as he hunts down bioenginee...