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 the romantic declarations and philosophical musings that have echoed through theaters. Join us as we celebrate the words that have made us laugh, cry, think, and feel, all while shaping the world of cinema, meticulously curated by Cala Vox. Now magically available for your reading delight as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Episodes
"Tell Hildy I wish him all the luck in the world, and I mean it, or my name isn't Otto Fishbein."
(Walter Burns, after unsuccessfully posing as probation officer Otto Fishbein.)
"The Front Page" is a 1974 comedy film directed by Billy Wilder, featuring Walter Matthau as the scheming newspaper editor Walter Burns and Jack Lemmon as his star reporter Hildy Johnson. The film is a remake of the 1931 classic and showcases the dynamic chem...
(Walter Burns, after unsuccessfully posing as probation officer Otto Fishbein.)
"The Front Page" is a 1974 comedy film directed by Billy Wilder, featuring Walter Matthau as the scheming newspaper editor Walter Burns and Jack Lemmon as his star reporter Hildy Johnson. The film is a remake of the 1931 classic and showcases the dynamic chem...
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"I really like you, Tomas. You are the complete opposite of kitsch. In the kingdom of kitsch you would be a monster."
Sabina, played by Lena Olin, in "The Unbearable Lightness of Being".
"The Unbearable Lightness of Being" is a 1988 film directed by Philip Kaufman, starring Daniel Day Lewis, Juliette Binoche, and Lena Olin. Based on the novel by Milan Kundera, the film explores complex themes of love, politics, and identity against t...
Sabina, played by Lena Olin, in "The Unbearable Lightness of Being".
"The Unbearable Lightness of Being" is a 1988 film directed by Philip Kaufman, starring Daniel Day Lewis, Juliette Binoche, and Lena Olin. Based on the novel by Milan Kundera, the film explores complex themes of love, politics, and identity against t...
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June 18, 2024 • 54 secs
"If you're afraid of getting a rotten apple, don't go to the barrel. Get it off the tree."
Malone to Ness as they assemble their team.
"The Untouchables" is a gripping crime drama set in the 1930s, where federal agent Eliot Ness (played by Kevin Costner) and his team, including the seasoned officer Jim Malone (played by Shawn Connery), strive to bring down the notorious gangster Al Capone (played by Robert De Niro). Directed by Brian...
Malone to Ness as they assemble their team.
"The Untouchables" is a gripping crime drama set in the 1930s, where federal agent Eliot Ness (played by Kevin Costner) and his team, including the seasoned officer Jim Malone (played by Shawn Connery), strive to bring down the notorious gangster Al Capone (played by Robert De Niro). Directed by Brian...
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June 17, 2024 • 54 secs
"I don't think you'll live much longer."
"I may surprise you."
Dialogue snippet between Kathy and Joe.
"Three Days of the Condor" is a 1975 political thriller directed by Sydney Pollack. The story follows Joseph Turner, a C I A researcher who discovers his colleagues murdered and must outwit those responsible while unraveling a complex conspiracy. The film stars Robert Redford as Joe Turner, Faye Dunaway as Kathy Hale, Cliff Robertson...
"I may surprise you."
Dialogue snippet between Kathy and Joe.
"Three Days of the Condor" is a 1975 political thriller directed by Sydney Pollack. The story follows Joseph Turner, a C I A researcher who discovers his colleagues murdered and must outwit those responsible while unraveling a complex conspiracy. The film stars Robert Redford as Joe Turner, Faye Dunaway as Kathy Hale, Cliff Robertson...
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"I live my life a quarter mile at a time. Nothing else matters: not the mortgage, not the store, not my team and all their bullshit. For those ten seconds or less, I'm free."
Dom, played by Vin Diesel, in "The Fast and The Furious".
"The Fast and The Furious" is a high-octane action film from 2001 that follows the thrilling world of illegal street racing and undercover investigations, starring Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto and Paul W...
Dom, played by Vin Diesel, in "The Fast and The Furious".
"The Fast and The Furious" is a high-octane action film from 2001 that follows the thrilling world of illegal street racing and undercover investigations, starring Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto and Paul W...
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June 15, 2024 • 49 secs
"I'm not used to discussing a patient's case with outsiders."
"I'm not an outsider. I'm a cop."
Detective Marino replying to Dr. Robert Elliott in "Dressed to Kill".
"Dressed to Kill", directed by Brian De Palma, is a suspenseful thriller featuring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, and Nancy Allen. The film's intense atmosphere is heightened by Pino Donaggio's haunting score, which complements the gripping performances and De Palma's m...
"I'm not an outsider. I'm a cop."
Detective Marino replying to Dr. Robert Elliott in "Dressed to Kill".
"Dressed to Kill", directed by Brian De Palma, is a suspenseful thriller featuring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, and Nancy Allen. The film's intense atmosphere is heightened by Pino Donaggio's haunting score, which complements the gripping performances and De Palma's m...
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"They'll talk to you and talk to you and talk to you about individual freedom. But they see a free individual, it's gonna scare them."
George Hanson (played by Jack Nicholson), in "Easy Rider".
"Easy Rider" is a classic 1969 film directed by Dennis Hopper, starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson. The movie features the iconic Steppenwolf track "Born to Be Wild", which has become synonymous with the film's themes of fr...
George Hanson (played by Jack Nicholson), in "Easy Rider".
"Easy Rider" is a classic 1969 film directed by Dennis Hopper, starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson. The movie features the iconic Steppenwolf track "Born to Be Wild", which has become synonymous with the film's themes of fr...
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June 13, 2024 • 51 secs
"This is the Mount Everest of hacks."
Ethan Hunt to Luther, inside a compartment on the TGV referring to CIA headquarters.
"Mission: Impossible", directed by Brian De Palma, stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt alongside Ving Rhames as Luther, delivering a thrilling espionage adventure. The script, crafted by David Koepp and Robert Towne, is complemented by the iconic score of Lalo Schifrin, heightening the suspense and excitement througho...
Ethan Hunt to Luther, inside a compartment on the TGV referring to CIA headquarters.
"Mission: Impossible", directed by Brian De Palma, stars Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt alongside Ving Rhames as Luther, delivering a thrilling espionage adventure. The script, crafted by David Koepp and Robert Towne, is complemented by the iconic score of Lalo Schifrin, heightening the suspense and excitement througho...
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June 12, 2024 • 52 secs
"Non!"
Marcel Marceau in "Silent Movie" from 1976.
"Silent Movie", directed by Mel Brooks, is a comedic homage to the silent film era. The film is notable for its nearly complete absence of spoken dialogue, relying instead on visual gags and physical comedy. In a humorous twist, the only spoken word in the entire movie is delivered by the legendary mime artist Marcel Marceau. This singular word serves as a clever and memorable punchl...
Marcel Marceau in "Silent Movie" from 1976.
"Silent Movie", directed by Mel Brooks, is a comedic homage to the silent film era. The film is notable for its nearly complete absence of spoken dialogue, relying instead on visual gags and physical comedy. In a humorous twist, the only spoken word in the entire movie is delivered by the legendary mime artist Marcel Marceau. This singular word serves as a clever and memorable punchl...
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June 11, 2024 • 1 min
"The car crash is a fertilizing rather than a destructive event."
Vaughan (played by Elias Koteas), in "Crash".
"Crash" is a provocative 1996 film directed by David Cronenberg, based on the novel of the same name by J G Ballard. The film stars James Spader, Holly Hunter, and Rosanna Arquette, exploring the psychological complexities and obsessions related to car crashes. Known for its controversial themes, "Crash" delves into the int...
Vaughan (played by Elias Koteas), in "Crash".
"Crash" is a provocative 1996 film directed by David Cronenberg, based on the novel of the same name by J G Ballard. The film stars James Spader, Holly Hunter, and Rosanna Arquette, exploring the psychological complexities and obsessions related to car crashes. Known for its controversial themes, "Crash" delves into the int...
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June 10, 2024 • 56 secs
"Take your shot, but make it your best. 'Cause I get up, I eat ya."
Whitey Bulger, played by Johnny Depp, in "Black Mass".
"Black Mass" is a 2015 crime drama film directed by Scott Cooper, based on the true story of notorious Boston gangster Whitey Bulger. The movie stars Johnny Depp in a transformative role as Bulger, with a supporting cast that includes Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Dakota Johnson. The film explores Bul...
Whitey Bulger, played by Johnny Depp, in "Black Mass".
"Black Mass" is a 2015 crime drama film directed by Scott Cooper, based on the true story of notorious Boston gangster Whitey Bulger. The movie stars Johnny Depp in a transformative role as Bulger, with a supporting cast that includes Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Dakota Johnson. The film explores Bul...
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"You think because you let them tar and feather you that the world will forgive you? They won't."
Kitty Oppenheimer to her husband Robert.
Kitty Oppenheimer is a central character in the film "Oppenheimer", portrayed by Emily Blunt, showcasing the complex relationship between J. Robert Oppenheimer and his wife during the turbulent times of the Manhattan Project. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the movie features a stellar cast, includ...
Kitty Oppenheimer to her husband Robert.
Kitty Oppenheimer is a central character in the film "Oppenheimer", portrayed by Emily Blunt, showcasing the complex relationship between J. Robert Oppenheimer and his wife during the turbulent times of the Manhattan Project. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the movie features a stellar cast, includ...
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June 8, 2024 • 49 secs
"Just keep it still back there, lady, or we're going to have to, you know, shoot you."
Carl Showalter, played by Steve Buscemi, in "Fargo", from 1996.
"Fargo" is a dark comedy crime film directed by the Coen Brothers, set in the snowy landscapes of Minnesota and North Dakota. It follows a pregnant police chief, Marge Gunderson, played by Frances McDormand, as she unravels a botched kidnapping plot orchestrated by a financially desper...
Carl Showalter, played by Steve Buscemi, in "Fargo", from 1996.
"Fargo" is a dark comedy crime film directed by the Coen Brothers, set in the snowy landscapes of Minnesota and North Dakota. It follows a pregnant police chief, Marge Gunderson, played by Frances McDormand, as she unravels a botched kidnapping plot orchestrated by a financially desper...
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Insane asylums are filled with people who think they're Jesus or Satan. Very few have delusions of being a guy down the block who works for an insurance company.
Patricia, played by Julia Roberts, in "Confessions of a dangerous mind", from 2002.
"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind", directed by George Clooney, stars Sam Rockwell as Chuck Barris, a game show host who claims to have been an undercover C I A assassin. The film features str...
Patricia, played by Julia Roberts, in "Confessions of a dangerous mind", from 2002.
"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind", directed by George Clooney, stars Sam Rockwell as Chuck Barris, a game show host who claims to have been an undercover C I A assassin. The film features str...
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June 6, 2024 • 50 secs
"Life is not what you see in films. Life is much harder."
Alfredo, played by Philip Noiret, in Cinema Paradiso, from 1988.
"Cinema Paradiso" is a heartwarming Italian film that explores the deep bond between a young boy and a cinema projectionist in a small Sicilian village. The movie beautifully portrays the magic of cinema and the bittersweet passage of time, leaving a lasting impression on its viewers with its evocative storytell...
Alfredo, played by Philip Noiret, in Cinema Paradiso, from 1988.
"Cinema Paradiso" is a heartwarming Italian film that explores the deep bond between a young boy and a cinema projectionist in a small Sicilian village. The movie beautifully portrays the magic of cinema and the bittersweet passage of time, leaving a lasting impression on its viewers with its evocative storytell...
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"Way out west there was this fella I wanna tell ya about. Goes by the name of Jeff Lebowski.“
The Stranger (played by Sam Elliott), in "The Big Lebowski." (1998)
"The Big Lebowski" is a cult classic film directed by the Coen Brothers, featuring Jeff Bridges as the laid-back and iconic character, 'The Dude.' The film blends elements of comedy, crime, and surrealism, creating a unique narrative that follows The Dude's misadventures in...
The Stranger (played by Sam Elliott), in "The Big Lebowski." (1998)
"The Big Lebowski" is a cult classic film directed by the Coen Brothers, featuring Jeff Bridges as the laid-back and iconic character, 'The Dude.' The film blends elements of comedy, crime, and surrealism, creating a unique narrative that follows The Dude's misadventures in...
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June 4, 2024 • 52 secs
"It's Minnie Mouse. It's the albino turd."
Roger Wade aka Billy Joe Smith (played by Sterling Hayden) in "The Long Goodbye".
"The Long Goodbye" is a 1973 film directed by Robert Altman, based on Raymond Chandler's novel, featuring Elliott Gould as the iconic private detective Philip Marlowe. The movie blends classic film noir elements with a satirical take on 1970s Los Angeles, creating a unique and enduring cinematic experience.
Quo...
Roger Wade aka Billy Joe Smith (played by Sterling Hayden) in "The Long Goodbye".
"The Long Goodbye" is a 1973 film directed by Robert Altman, based on Raymond Chandler's novel, featuring Elliott Gould as the iconic private detective Philip Marlowe. The movie blends classic film noir elements with a satirical take on 1970s Los Angeles, creating a unique and enduring cinematic experience.
Quo...
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June 3, 2024 • 49 secs
"If you can't share your secrets with your friends then what kind of friend are you?"
Auggie Wren, in "Smoke".
"Smoke" is a 1995 film directed by Wayne Wang and written by Paul Auster, which explores the lives of characters connected to a Brooklyn cigar store. The film stars Harvey Keitel, who delivers a compelling performance as the store owner, alongside William Hurt and Forest Whitaker, who add depth and richness to this ensemble ...
Auggie Wren, in "Smoke".
"Smoke" is a 1995 film directed by Wayne Wang and written by Paul Auster, which explores the lives of characters connected to a Brooklyn cigar store. The film stars Harvey Keitel, who delivers a compelling performance as the store owner, alongside William Hurt and Forest Whitaker, who add depth and richness to this ensemble ...
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June 2, 2024 • 56 secs
"You aren't too smart, are you? I like that in a man."
Matty to Ned, in "Body Heat."
"Body Heat," directed by Lawrence Kasdan, is a 1981 American neo-noir film that combines elements of crime and romance. The movie stars William Hurt as Ned Racine, a small-town lawyer, and Kathleen Turner as Matty Walker, a seductive woman who entangles him in a plot of murder and deception. Kasdan's direction and the compelling performances of Hurt ...
Matty to Ned, in "Body Heat."
"Body Heat," directed by Lawrence Kasdan, is a 1981 American neo-noir film that combines elements of crime and romance. The movie stars William Hurt as Ned Racine, a small-town lawyer, and Kathleen Turner as Matty Walker, a seductive woman who entangles him in a plot of murder and deception. Kasdan's direction and the compelling performances of Hurt ...
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June 1, 2024 • 50 secs
"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 director Jack Horner earned him critical a...
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 director Jack Horner earned him critical a...
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