Quotable Cinema

Police: "Are you classified as human?" Korben Dallas: "Negative, I am a meat popsicle." " The Fifth Element " is a 1997 sci-fi film directed by Luc Besson, set in a futuristic world where Korben Dallas. a cab driver, played by Bruce Willis, becomes an unlikely hero in the quest to save Earth from an impending cosmic threat. The movie is known for its vibrant visual style, eclectic characters, and...

"You're a phony celebrity and in two weeks no one's going to give a shit about you.. that's Chicago." Billy Flynn in "Chicago", from 2002. " Chicago " is a 2002 musical film directed by Rob Marshall, set in the roaring 1920s, which follows the story of two murderesses, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who vie for fame and freedom in the corrupt legal system of Chicago. Richard Geer stars as Billy Flynn...

"Didn't your regiment squash the peanut pickers' revolt? Sure did. It sure took guts. All those niggers armed with clubs. And all you had was machine guns." "Clean Slate" is a 1980 one French film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, adapted from Jim Thompson's novel "Pop. 1280."  The film stars Philip Noiret as Lucien Cordier, a police chief in 1938 in a French West African colony who turns to murder...

"There are no answers. Only choices." Gibarian to Chris Kelvin in " Solaris ", from 2002. "Solaris" is a science fiction film directed by Steven Soderbergh, based on the novel by Polish author Stanisłav Lem. The movie stars George Clooney as Dr. Chris Kelvin, a psychologist sent to investigate mysterious occurrences on a space station orbiting the planet Solaris. The film also features Ulrich Tuku...

"That's a nice haircut. Did you do it yourself?" Michael Burry in "T he Big Short ". "The Big Short" is a 2015 film that tells the story of the 2008 financial crisis through the eyes of several financial experts who predicted the housing market collapse. Christian Bale plays Dr Michael Burry, an eccentric hedge fund manager who first discovers the impending crisis. The film also features Steve Car...

"Appearances can be..deceptive." " Burn After Reading " is a dark comedy film that revolves around the misadventures of several quirky characters. Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) and Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt) are gym employees who stumble upon a disc containing what they believe to be top-secret information belonging to ex-CIA analyst Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich). Their attempt to sell the dis...

"Hell is my natural habitat." Geoffrey Firmin in "Under the Volcano", from 1984. " Under the Volcano " is a film directed by John Huston, based on the novel of the same name by Malcolm Lowry. The movie stars Albert Finney as Geoffrey Firmin, a British consul in Mexico, and Jacqueline Bisset as Yvonne, his estranged wife. The story explores Geoffrey's self-destructive alcoholism and the tumultuous...

"I could kill that bitch!" Iris Devereaux in "The Drowning Pool" from 1975. " The Drowning Pool ", directed by Stuart Rosenberg, stars Paul Newman as private investigator Lew Harper and Joanne Woodward as Iris Devereaux. The film follows Harper as he navigates a complex case involving blackmail and murder in the Louisiana bayou. Quotable Cinema: 🎬 Iconic Lines from the Silver Screen 🎥 is a capti...

"Your boss is quite a card player, Mr. Kelly; how does he do it?" "He cheats." Doyle Lonnegan asking Johnny Hooker about Henry Gondorff. " The Sting ", directed by George Roy Hill, is a classic 1973 film that masterfully combines crime, comedy, and drama. The story revolves around con artists Johnny Hooker (played by Robert Redford) and Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) as they plot an elaborate reveng...

"What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence? Time to get a new fence." Billy Kramer in "Kramer vs. Kramer". " Kramer vs. Kramer " is a 1979 drama film directed by Robert Benton, starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep. The story revolves around a couple's divorce and its impact on everyone involved, particularly focusing on the custody battle for their young son Billy. The film received...

"Which one of you nuts has got any guts? " One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest ", directed by Milos Forman, is a 1975 film adaptation of Ken Kesey's novel. The movie stars Jack Nicholson as Randle McMurphy, a convict who feigns insanity to serve his sentence in a mental institution, where he clashes with the authoritarian Nurse Ratched, played by Louise Fletcher. The film explores themes of individual...

"Go on home to your kids, Herb." Marshal Will Kane when his Deputy Sheriff, his last hope of help, deserts him. " High Noon ", directed by Fred Zinnemann, is a classic 1952 Western film starring Gary Cooper as Marshal Will Kane and Grace Kelly as his, newlywed wife, Amy Fowler Kane.  The story revolves around Marshal Kane, who must face a gang of outlaws alone as they arrive in town at noon seekin...

"My planet, Arrakis, is so beautiful when the sun is low. Rolling over the sands, you can see spice in the air."  Chani in " Dune ", from 2001. Dune is an epic science fiction film based on the novel by Frank Herbert. The film stars Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, a young nobleman, Rebecca Ferguson as his mother, Lady Jessica, Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides, and Zendaya as Chani, a key figu...

"This is Grade A 100% pure Colombian cocaine, ladies and gentlemen... Disco shit... Pure as the driven snow." " Blow " is a 2001 biographical crime film directed by Ted Demme, depicting the real-life story of American cocaine smuggler George Jung. The film stars Johnny Depp as George Jung, Penélope Cruz as his wife Mirtha, and Ray Liotta as his father, Fred Jung, showcasing the rise and fall of Ju...

"You see how easy it is to get into paradise?" Santiago in Babel . "Babel" is a drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, released in 2006. The movie features an ensemble cast including Brad Pitt as Richard, Cate Blanchett as Susan, Adriana Barraza as Amelia, and Gael García Bernal as Santiago. The film weaves together multiple narratives across different continents, exploring themes of...

"This is Hell. Right here." (Jack Jordan, pointing at his own head.) " 21 Grams ", directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is a drama that explores themes of loss and redemption through interconnected storylines. The film stars Sean Penn as Paul Rivers, a critically ill mathematician, Naomi Watts as Cristina Peck a grieving mother, and Benicio del Toro as Jack Jordan, an ex-convict turned religio...

"We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all." Andrew Clark in " Breakfast Club ", from 1985. In "The Breakfast Club", directed by John Hughes, the main characters are a group of high school students: Andrew Clark (played by Emilio Estevez), Brian Johnson (Anthony Michael Hall), John Bender (Judd Nelson), Claire Standish (Molly Ringwald) and Allison Reynolds (Ally...

"Mathematics is the only true universal language." Ellie Arroway in Contact . "Contact" is a 1997 science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis, based on the novel by Carl Sagan. The film stars Jodie Foster as Dr. Ellie Arroway, a dedicated scientist who discovers evidence of extraterrestrial life, and Matthew McConaughey as Palmer Joss, a theologian and her love interest. The supporting cast i...

"E.T. phone home." Elliott to Michael in E.T .. "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", directed by Steven Spielberg, is a classic science fiction film released in 1982. The movie stars Henry Thomas as Elliott, a young boy who befriends an alien named E.T . and features Drew Barrymore as his sister Gertie and Dee Wallace as their mother, Mary. The film was a massive box office success, becoming one of the h...

"Amazing tradition. They throw a great party for you on the one day they know you can't come." The Big Chill is a 1983 American comedy drama directed by Lawrence Kasdan, featuring an ensemble cast including Kevin Kline, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum as Michael Gold, William Hurt, JoBeth Williams, Tom Berenger, Mary Kay Place, and Meg Tilly. The film follows a group of college friends who reunite afte...

"I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do." HAL in " A Space Odyssey ", from 1968. "A Space Odyssey" is a seminal science fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on a story by Arthur C. Clarke, which explores themes of evolution, technology, and humanity's place in the universe. One of the film's most iconic charact...

"You're gonna eat lightnin' and you're gonna crap thunder!" Mickey Goldmill to Rocky Balboa. " Rocky " (1976) is a classic sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by its star, Sylvester Stallone, who portrays the titular character, Rocky Balboa, a struggling boxer given a shot at the world heavyweight title. The cast includes Talia Shire as Adrian, Burt Young as Paulie, Carl Wea...

"A surprising number of human beings are without purpose, though it is probable that they are performing some function unknown to themselves."  Marion in Picnic at Hanging Rock. "Picnic at Hanging Rock" is a 1975 Australian mystery drama film directed by Peter Weir. The film follows the mysterious disappearance of schoolgirls, including Marion Quade, and their teacher during a Valentine's Day picn...

"Seize the day, boys, Make your lives extraordinary!" " Dead Poets Society ", directed by Peter Weir, is a 1989 drama film that stars Robin Williams as John Keating, an unorthodox English teacher who inspires his students at a conservative all-boys preparatory school to embrace poetry and seize the day. The film explores themes of individuality, the power of literature, and the tension between tra...

"I teach this shit, I didn't say I know how to do it." Sean in " Good Will Hunting ", from 1997. "Good Will Hunting" is a critically acclaimed drama directed by Gus Van Sant, starring Matt Damon as Will Hunting, a troubled mathematical genius, and Robin Williams as Sean Maguire, a compassionate therapist. The film also features Ben Affleck as Chuckie Sullivan, Will's loyal best friend, and was co-...