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Movie Quote of the Day – In Too Deep, 1999 (dir. Michael Rymer)
God: Stinking motherfucking bitch.
Jeff Cole: What’s up with the little man?
God: Smells like he messed up his diaper. You’ll be alright boo-boo.
Movie Quote of the Day – Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, 1999 (dir. Martha Coolidge)
Dorothy Dandridge: He won’t give me a chance, Mama.
Ruby Dandridge: Well, if you’re waiting for them to give you a chance, you’re gonna have a hard road. Honey, you have to take your chances.
Movie Quote of the Day – The Wood , 1999 (dir. Rick Famuyiwa)
Lisa: Ya’ll must think I’m stupid like one of those Thelma & Louise bitches!
Mike: Nah, Nah—-
Lisa: Car broke down?! Tell that fool he could at least faced me like a man!
Mike: But, But—
Lisa: I’m not gon’ cry! I’m not! I spent too much time on this damn make-up!
Mike: Lisa, calm down. . .
Lisa: I am calm!
Mike: So then why are you yellin’?
Movie Quote of the Day – Holy Smoke!, 1999 (dir. Jane Campion)
Ruth Barron: Be kind? So what? You don’t think I’m kind.
PJ Waters: *Shakes head no*
Ruth Barron: Oh, God. Now I feel sick. Why didn’t you just write “cruel”?
PJ Waters: Hey, come on.
Ruth Barron: No, you’re right. Be kind. . .that’s the whole point. Thank you. I’m very grateful. That is it, isn’t it? The only thing. The Dalai Lama said it. . .kindness. Do you know what I’m really scared of?
PJ Waters: What?
Ruth Barron: Don’t tell anyone.
PJ Waters: No.
Ruth Barron: Despite all my strong feelings, I’m heartless.
Movie Quote of the Day – The 24 Hour Woman, 1999 (dir. Nancy Savoca)
Linda: I remember when you were born, mija, I thought I was gonna have more time too. I was gonna write my novel while you slept. That was a joke. You never slept. I never slept. I had the creativity of a prisoner of war. And taking a shower, that was a major accomplishment.
Movie Quote of the Day – Chutney Popcorn, 1999 (dir. Nisha Ganatra)
Meenu: I want grandchildren. Are you too selfish to give me that?
Reena: Mom, I’m a lesbian. I’m not sterile.
Movie Quote of the Day – But I’m a Cheerleader, 1999 (dir. Jamie Babbit)
Megan: I thought you could teach me how to be a lesbian, what they wear, where they live. You know.
Lloyd: Megan, we can’t help you with that. There’s not just one way to be a lesbian. You just have to continue to be who you are.
Movie Quote of the Day – Ratcatcher, 1999 (dir. Lynne Ramsay)
Anne Marie: Ma, I asked you to put Tom Jones on. You weren’t listening. I told you to put Tom Jones on! Put Tom Jones on! Tom Jones! Tom Jones!
Ma: You lot wouldn’t know a good tune if it came up and bit you.
Anne Marie: Put Tom Jones on!
Ellen: Stop screaming in my ear.
Anne Marie: Tom Jones!
James: Tom Jones is shite, Anne Marie.
Anne Marie: You’re shite. You’re a big shite!
Movie Quote of the Day – Better Than Chocolate, 1999 (dir. Anne Wheeler)
Lila: I’m too old for this.
Judy: No, you are not too old. You are pissed off! See, rage gets trapped in the body and it can make you feel old and tired. That’s why you have to let it out. Oh, like this! Ahhh! [throws paint, exhales]
Movie Quote of the Day – Mansfield Park, 1999 (dir. Patricia Rozema)
Henry Crawford: Fanny, you have created sensations which my heart has never known before.
Fanny Price: Please.
Henry Crawford: There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.
Fanny Price: Mr. Crawford, do not speak nonsense.
Henry Crawford: Nonsense?
Fanny Price: You are such a fine speaker that I’m afraid you may actually end in convincing yourself.
Henry Crawford: Fanny. You are killing me.
Fanny Price: No man dies of love but on the stage, Mr. Crawford.
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