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Movie Quote of the Day – Legends of the Fall, 1994 (dir. Edward Zwick)
Alfred: I followed all of the rules, man’s and God’s. And you, you followed none of them. And they all loved you more. Samuel, Father, and my. . .even my own wife.
Movie Quote of the Day – Reckless, 1984 (dir. James Foley)
Tracy Prescott: He’s all upset and it’s probably my fault.
Johnny Rourke: Well, I’m pretty fuckin’ upset and it’s definitely your fault.
Female Filmmaker Friday: Desperately Seeking Susan, 1985 (dir. Susan Seidelman)
Last week I covered Susan Seidleman’s debut film Smithereens and now I will be discussing her second film, the mainstream hit Desperately Seeking Susan. Check back over the next few weeks as I look at three more of her films from the 1980s.
Lady Directors, Aidan Quinn and Oscar Contenders: January 2014 in Films
Forgive me for posting this a day late. Somehow I totally forgot it was February until I realized today is Groundhog Day and I still haven’t watched Groundhog Day. Needless to say, I will be watching Groundhog Day soon. This month’s round up will be pretty brief. I’ve been trying to watch more movies directed by ladies and I’ve done a pretty stellar job of it (though I could be watching more!) and I’ve started a new feature called Female Filmmaker Friday that I hope you all enjoy. As always, after the cut you can read what I’ve been watching, as well as a few featured films.
Movie Quote of the Day – Benny & Joon, 1993 (dir. Jeremiah Chechik)
Joon: Some cultures are defined by their relationship to cheese.
Benny: [dryly] Is that a fact?
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