Category Archives: Movie Quote of the Day
Movie Quote of the Day – The Hurt Locker, 2009 (dir. Kathryn Bigelow)
Staff Sgt. William James: You love playing with that. You love playing with all your stuffed animals. You love your mommy, your daddy, your nature pajamas. You love everything, don’t you? [beat] Yeah. But you know what, buddy? As you get older, some of the things that you love might not seem so special anymore, you know. Like your jack-in-the-box. Maybe you realize it’s just a piece of tin and a stuffed animal. But the older you get, the fewer things you really love. And by the time you get to my age, maybe it’s only one or two things. [beat] With me I think it’s one.
Movie Quote of the Day – The More The Merrier, 1943 (dir. George Stevens)
Connie Milligan: I’m sorry mister, but I prefer. .
Mr. Dingle: Mr. Dingle.
Connie Milligan: Mr. Dingle. I prefer sharing my apartment with a lady.
Mr. Dingle: That’s fine, so would I.
Movie Quote of the Day – Remember The Titans, 2000 (dir. Boaz Yakin)
[Buck Owens’s “Act Naturally” plays in the background]
Alan Bosley: This one. Yessss. I mean, I don’t even have to ask, but I will. What do you think of this one?
Blue Stanton: Does the term “cruel and unusual punishment” mean anything to you?
Movie Quote of the Day – Pearl Harbor, 2001 (dir. Michael Bay)
Lt. Gooz Wood: I got a girlfriend.
[awkward beat]
Lt. Billy Thompson: That’s great.
Movie Quote of the Day – Lethal Weapon, 1987 (dir. Richard Donner)
Det. Sgt. Roger Murtaugh: I’m too old for this shit.
Movie Quote of the Day – The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, 2004 (dir. Wes Anderson)
Steve Zissou: Don’t point that gun at him; he’s an unpaid intern.
Movie Quote of the Day – Control, 2007 (dir. Anton Corbijn)
Tony Wilson: Now remember, we are live, so no swearing or they will cut you off.
Rob Gretton: What about “arse”?
Tony Wilson: What?
Rob Gretton: Is “arse” a swear word?
Tony Wilson: It’s a swear word.
Bernard Sumner: No it’s not.
Tony Wilson: Bernard, out there, I know “arse” isn’t a swear word. Here, in TV land, “arse” is most definitely a swear word. You trust me? I know all about swearing and TV. I’m a master of knowing when I can and when I can’t.
Peter Hook: What about “big dog’s cock”? Can you say that?
[laughter]
Tony Wilson: [shakes head] No.
Movie Quote of the Day – A Walk On The Moon, 1999 (dir. Tony Goldwyn)
Pearl: What is your name?
Walker: Walker.
Pearl: Is that your last name?
Walker: My last name is Jerome.
Pearl: You’re backwards.
Movie Quote of the Day – Syriana, 2005 (dir. Stephen Gaghan)
Bob Barnes: If anything happens to me or my family. . .an accident, an accusation, anything. . .then, first, your son will disappear. His body will never be found. Then your wife. Her body will never be found either. Now, this is guaranteed. [beat] Then whatever is the most dangerous thing that you do in your life. . .it might be flying in a small plane. . .it might be walking to the bank. . .you’ll be killed. [beat] Understand what I’m saying? I want you to acknowledge that you understand so that we’re clear and there won’t be any mistakes.
Dean Whitting: Beirut rules, Mr. Barnes?
Movie Quote of the Day – The Strawberry Blonde, 1941 (dir. Raoul Walsh)
Virginia: I don’t want him to think I’m staring at him. You look, Amy, and tell me what you think.
Amy: Well, the only one I can see clearly from here is the horse. . .and I’m disappointed in him.
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