The Shaggy Dog

Debate on Genetic Mutation and Animal Awareness

Dave If that isn't evidence of genetic mutation, I don't know what is!

Judge Whittaker On second thought, Bailiff take him to custody.

[instructing the bailiff to remove Kozak from the courtroom]

Kozak For what? Shufflin around a little DNA? Huh? Don't you morons realize I can make us all immortal? Animals don't even understand what's goin on!

Dave Don't tell me they don't understand. Animals understand. I know different.

Dr. Kozak This isn't over yet. We got so much in common. So, stay in touch, huh? Ooh, are we goin outside?

[laughs; bailiff leads him out of the courtroom]

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Oppenheimer

Questioning Authority and Resentment

Lewis Strauss You don’t know ] like I do, counselor. They resent anyone who questions their ], especially if you’re not one of them.

[[scientists; [Judgment|judgement]

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Wonder Boys

The Journey of Finding One's Voice

Terry Crabtree It's comforting to know that America's children have you for a teacher.

Grady Tripp Nobody teaches a writer anything. You tell'em what you know. You tell'em to find their voice and stay with it. You tell the ones that have it to keep at it. You tell the ones that don't have it to keep at it too because that's the only way they're gonna get to where they're going. Of course, it does help if you know where you wanna go. Helping my students figure that out...that and Sara...that's what's made these last years worthwhile.

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Natural Born Killers

The Moment of Self-Realization

Mickey But I came to the direction I need a gun. So, the next day I started off early for work, and I'm gonna stop by a gun shop and pick up a little home protection. I walked into the place and had never seen so many guns in all my life. So, I'm looking around, then this really nice sales guy comes up to me. His name was Warren. I'll never forget his name. He was really nice. Anyway, Warren showed me all these different models of guns. Magnums, automatics, pistols, Walters. And I ask to see a shotgun. He brings me a Mossberg pump action shotgun. As soon as I held that baby in my hands, I knew what I was gonna do. It felt so good. It felt like it was a part of me. They had a mirror in the store. I looked at myself holding it, and looked so fucking good, I immediately bought it. Bought a bunch of boxes of ammo. Turned my car around, drove to Mallory's house, we took care of Mallory's parents, packed up the car, and we were off. Everybody thought I'd gone crazy. The cops, my mom, everybody. But you see, they all missed the point of the story. I wasn't crazy. But when I was holding the shotgun, it all became clear. I realized for the first time my one true calling in life.

Wayne Gale What's that?

Mickey Shit, man ... I'm a natural born killer.

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Zodiac

Curiosity About Drinks and Codes

Paul Avery Okay, this can no longer be ignored. What is that you're drinking?

[points at Graysmith's drink, which is blue]

Robert Graysmith It's an Aqua Velva. You wouldn't make fun of it if you tried it.

Robert Graysmith But who actually cracked the code?

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Sherlock Holmes

Studying Methods for Potential Pursuit

Sherlock Holmes I was simply studying your methods … should the authorities ask me to hunt you down.

[To Irene]

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Due Date

Strange Dream of a Grizzly and Birth

Peter Highman I just had the strangest dream. It's Friday. We're at the hospital. But it's not a hospital, it's a, a, a forest of sorts. And I know that because right next to you there's a bear. A grizzly, cooling his feet in a stream. And all of a sudden, you begin to deliver, and I can't get to you. But the bear can. And the next thing I know, he is holding our beautiful baby boy. And here's where it gets odd. Uh, he chews the cord. But, strangely, I'm okay with it. That's gotta be a good sign.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

A Call for Meaningful Action

Sherlock Holmes Make it count!

[''as Watson is getting ready to shoot'']

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Wonder Boys

A Reflection on Loss and Beauty

Antonia "Tony" Sloviak Oh, that's such a beautiful Greenhouse.

Grady Tripp It's Mrs. Gaskell's, it's her hobby.

Terry Crabtree I thought you were Mrs. Gaskell's hobby.

Grady Tripp Piss off, will ya Crabs? I lost a wife today.

Terry Crabtree You'll find another one, you always do. She'll be younger, prettier; they always are.

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The Soloist

Signing Papers with a Personal Touch

Steve Lopez There's papers you gotta sign. They just back back from... And you should them so you know what you're signing.

Nathaniel Ayers All right, you know, I'll just sign them Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, Jr., apartment B-116, and the B stands for Beethoven.

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Due Date

Engagement News Takes a Dark Turn

Ethan Tremblay Give me a scene.

Peter Highman Okay, I'm Julia Roberts. We are engaged to be married. You have terminal cancer. Break the news to me.

Ethan Tremblay Julia Roberts, as you know, we are engaged to be married. I have terminal cancer.

Peter Highman Awful, just awful. I didn't buy into that one bit.

Ethan Tremblay I thought that was really good.

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The Soloist

Friendship and Honor in Unexpected Places

Steve Lopez Mr. Ayers, I'm honored to be your friend.

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Sherlock Holmes

Reflection on a Busy Afterlife

Sherlock Holmes What a busy afterlife you're having.

[To Blackwood]

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Strategic Moves in Chess and Life

Sherlock Holmes Bishop to Bishop eight, discovered check and incidentally, mate.

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Sherlock Holmes

The Elusiveness of Obvious Facts

Sherlock Holmes There's nothing more elusive than an obvious fact.

[At the end of the movie, when Holmes deciphers the true motive of the crime]

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Zodiac

Tension Between Reporters and Detectives

Paul Avery Hey Bullitt, it's been almost a year. You gonna catch this fuckin guy or not?

Dave Toschi Go fuck yourself!

Paul Avery Gladly.

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The Shaggy Dog

Discussion on Unintended Side Effects

Lance Is that a snake's tail or a furry tail?

Dr. Kozak That would be a minor side effect.

Lance Kozak, growing a dog's tail would turn your serum into a criminal act.

Dr. Kozak You know, you need to relax and have a good work, and Lance, we'll found a good fountain of youth. (answers his cellphone) Security, Dr. Kozak.

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Avengers: Infinity War

Earth is closed for business today

Tony Stark / Iron Man I'm sorry, Earth is closed today! You better pack it up and get outta here!

[To Ebony Maw]

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Sherlock Holmes

A Friendly Greeting from Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes Always nice to see you, Watson.

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The Soloist

Indifference to the outcome of plans

Steve Lopez I don't give a smooth fart whether or not we go.

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Oppenheimer

Struggles of Responsibility in Scientific Community

Lewis Strauss A lot of scientists blame me, but how was I supposed to protect him?

[referring to Oppenheimer]

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Avengers: Infinity War

Tony Stark's Reaction to Unexpected Language

Tony Stark / Iron Man Did you seriously just say "Hitherto undreamt of"?

[To Doctor Strange]

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Natural Born Killers

Purity and Evolution in a Media-Driven World

Wayne Gale You just said an instant of purity was preferable to a lifetime of lies. I don't understand. What's so pure about forty-eight dead bodies?

Mickey You'll never understand. Me and you, Wayne, we're not even the same species. I used to be you; then I evolved. From where you're standing, you're a man. From where I'm standing, you're an ape. You're not even an ape. You're a media person. Media's like the weather, only it's man-made weather. Murder? It's pure. You're the one made it impure. You're buying and selling fear. You say "why?" I say "why bother?

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Avengers: Infinity War

A New Avenger is Born

Tony Stark / Iron Man Alright, kid. You're an Avenger now.

["Knighting" Peter Parker on the shoulders with his hand]

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The Soloist

Divine Perspectives on Gratitude and Influence

Graham Claydon Nothing pains God more than when we squander his blessings. You owe it to Him to care for this...

Nathaniel Ayers I don't owe God. Mr. Steve Lopez is my god.

Steve Lopez What?

Nathaniel Ayers Star writer for Los Angeles. Higher power flying around with wings like an angel.

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Tropic Thunder

Representation and Humor in Film

Alpa Chino And why am I in this movie? Maybe I just knew I had to represent. Cause they one good part in it for a black man and they gave it to ].

[[w:Crocodile Dundee|Crocodile Dundee]

Kirk Lazarus Pump your brakes, kid. That man's a national treasure.

Chino I just wanted to throw another ].

[[w:Shrimp on the barbie|shrimp on your Barbie]

Lazarus That shit ain't funny.

Chino I'm just fucking with you, ]. I'm sorry if a dingo ate yo baby.

[[w:Kangaroo Jack|Kangaroo Jack]

Lazarus You know that's a true story? ]. You about to cross a fucking line.

[[w:Death of Azaria Chamberlain|Lady lost her kid]

Kevin Sandusky Hey guys could we just cool it...

Chino You know what, fuck that, I'm sick of this koala-hunting nigga-

[Kirk slaps Alpa. Alpa tries to punch Kirk but Kirk grabs his fist and pulls him in and hugs him.]

Lazarus For 400 years, that word has kept us down.

Chino ...what the fuck!?

[confused]

Lazarus Took a whole lot of tryin, just to get up that hill, but now we up in the big leagues...

Chino That's the theme songs from ]. You really need help!

[Breaks away from Kirk; [w:The Jeffersons|The Jeffersons]

Lazarus Just cause it's a theme song doesn't mean it's not true.

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Natural Born Killers

Media's Fascination with Criminal Profiles

Wayne Gale I have a television show, and every couple of weeks we do, you know, as part of our thing on current America we do a-a profile on a different serial killer.

Mickey Technically mass murderer.

Wayne Gale Whatever you want. Anyway, the episode we did on Mickey and Mallory was one of the most popular.

Mickey Ever did one on ]?

[[John Wayne Gacy]

Wayne Gale Eh... Yeah. Yeah.

Mickey Who got the higher rating?

Wayne Gale You blew him away.

Mickey What about that crazy motherfucker, ]?

[[Ted Bundy]

Wayne Gale Oh, that crazy guy? No, you- you got the larger Nielsen share. You're big. Yes, yes.

Mickey Good.

Wayne Gale Yes. What I want to get...

Mickey What about Manson?

Wayne Gale Manson beat you.

[pause]

Mickey It's pretty hard to beat the king.

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Sherlock Holmes

Analyzing Vulnerabilities and Recovery Prospects

Sherlock Holmes Head cocked to the left. Partial deafness in ear. First point of attack. Two: throat; paralyse vocal chords, stop scream. Three: got to be heavy drinker. Floating rib to the liver. Four: finally, drag in left leg, fist to patella. Summary prognosis: conscious in ninety seconds, partial efficacy: quarter of an hour at best. Full faculty recovery: unlikely.

[First lines; surveying a ruffian guard; voiceover; Holmes slaps the guard in the left ear; Grabs the guard by the neck, stifling his vocal cords and silencing his scream; The guard gets punched in the gut; Punches and drags the left leg; Back in real time, Holmes uses his coat to conceal himself in the shadows, and as the guard strolls past him, Holmes leaps out, does all of the above in a matter of seconds, and steals the guard's bowler hat and lantern, before taking off down the stairs.]

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Zodiac

Discussion on Zodiac's potential communication

Robert Graysmith Does he think that Zodiac's gonna send another code? Cause I think Zodiac's gonna send another code.

Paul Avery Jesus Harold Christ on rubber crutches, Bobby, what are you doing? You're doing that thing. The thing that we discussed, the thing that I don't like, starts with an L.

Robert Graysmith Oh, looming.

Paul Avery Yeah.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

The Subtlety of the Overt

Sherlock Holmes It's so overt it's covert.

[''referring to his disguise, a great false beard'']

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Zodiac

Zodiac's Manipulation of Media Attention

Robert Graysmith Everything in the letter already appears in the article.

Paul Avery Yep. And he's done it before. Officer Richard Raditech, shot sitting in a parked car.

[pulls out a newspaper article]

Robert Graysmith Zodiac claimed he shot someone in their car.

Paul Avery Yeah, a couple days after this article came out. Zodiac didn't do it, but he took credit for it anyway, because he's in it for the press.

Robert Graysmith How can someone who's killed thirteen people …

Paul Avery He claims he killed thirteen people, but which ones can we actually confirm? There's three in Vallejo, one in Berryessa, the cabbie, that's it.

Paul Avery Bobby, you almost look disappointed.

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Natural Born Killers

The Nature of Innocence and Murder

Wayne Gale So tell me. How can you look at an ordinary person, an innocent guy with kids, and then shoot him to death? I mean, how can you bring yourself to do that?

Mickey Innocent? Who-who's innocent, Wayne? Are you innocent?

Wayne Gale I'm innocent? Yes, I am. Of murder? Definitely.

Mickey It's just murder. All God's creatures do it. You look in the forests and you see species killing other species, our species killing all species including the forests, and we just call it industry, not murder. But I know a lot of people who deserve to die.

Wayne Gale Why do they deserve to die?

Mickey I believe they got something in their past, some sin, some awful secret thing. A lot of people walking around out there already dead. They just need to be put out of their misery. That's where I come in. Fate's messenger.

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The Soloist

City Officials and Moments of Change

Steve Lopez Every now and then, the hearts, minds, and wallets of the city's officials open simultaneously. And when that happens, every now and then, the city is a better place for it.

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Oppenheimer

Complexity of Robert's Contributions

Lewis Strauss Robert built that damn place. He was ], ], ] all rolled into one.

[referring to Los Alamos; [founder; [mayor; [sheriff]

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Sherlock Holmes

Holmes Questions Watson's Actions

Sherlock Holmes Watson, what have you done?

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Back to School

Identifying the Right Person in a Crowd

Player #1 Hey, Lutz! You know who I am?

Derek Um, let me see. Uh, protruding supra-orbital ridges. Small cranium. Uh, 1300 cc brain. Hmmm. Neanderthal Man!

[the football player picks up Derek by his shirt]

Player #1 You. I want you to call his mother. You tell her he's never coming home.

[to Jason]

Jason Melon Whoah. Hold it, hold it. You sure you even got the right guy? I mean, look how many people got blue hair these days. You know?

Player #1 Shut up, meat-head!

Thornton Melon Hey, take it easy, will ya? I mean, the war's over. Get new parts for your head.

Player #1 Yeah? Wanna make something of it?

Thornton Melon Oh, no, no. I never get physical. I just get upset. And when I get upset...

Thornton Melon HE gets physical.

[points at Lou]

Lou You got a problem?

[stepping up to the player]

Player #1 No. I haven't got a problem.

Lou Well, now you do.

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Natural Born Killers

Regret and Reflection in Chaos

Wayne Gale So tell me Mickey? Any regrets? I mean, three weeks, fifty people killed... not too cool Mickey.

Mickey Fifty-two, but I don't a lot of time with regret. That's a wasted emotion.

Wayne Gale Seriously you must have some regret. Rack your brain.

Mickey Well, I wish that Indian hadn't got killed.

Mallory Bad, bad, bad, bad, bad!

Wayne Gale One of your last victims.

[looks at some files]

Mickey Man had a rattlesnake in the corner...

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Caution Against Dancing's Consequences

Sherlock Holmes Don't dance! You know what happens when you dance.

[''to Watson'']

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Natural Born Killers

Rejecting Ego and Media Exploitation

Mickey This is not about you, you egomaniac. I kinda like you. But if we let you go, we'd be just like everybody else. Killing you and what you represent is a statement.

Wayne Gale I thought a bond developed between us!

[pleading]

Mickey No. Not really. You're scum, Wayne; you did it for ratings. You don't give a shit about us or anybody else except yourself; that's why nobody gives a shit about you. That's why "helicopters" were not "deployed".

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The Soloist

The Depth of Musical Passion

Steve Lopez I've never loved anything the way he loves music.

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Sherlock Holmes

Enlightenment Through Unintended Journeys

Sherlock Holmes My journey took me somewhat further down the rabbit-hole than I'd intended and, though I dirtied my fluffy white tail, I've emerged … enlightened.

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The Shaggy Dog

Determined Search for Answers Continues

Larry We've searched the whole building.

Gwen But we're gonna keep looking.

Dr. Kozak Really?

Larry Yes.

Dr. Kozak In the same place or new places? Cause if you look the same place--

Larry I think new places.

Dr. Kozak Oh, yeah? Tell me more.

Larry Definitely.

Dr. Kozak Larry?

Larry Yes?

Dr. Kozak Don't-don't speak. Do you understand the great white lines until you get this dog? Yes?

Gwen Yeah.

Dr. Kozak It's yes or no question, Larry.

Larry You said not to speak.

Dr. Kozak And the key to my future! So, it stands to reason that, if you don't find him, you won't have a future.

Larry Right.

Dr. Kozak Why are you still standing here? No sleeping, no talking! Find him!

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

A Million Pounds and a Warning

Sherlock Holmes One million pounds! Oh, and, uh, by the way, fire!

[in need of a distraction to get the crowd out of the auction house.; Everyone gasps and looks at him, mortified; the tapestry behind him promptly bursts into flames]

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Wonder Boys

Unclear Ownership of a Collateral Car

Terry Crabtree Let me get this straight. Jerry Nathan owes you money, so as collateral he gives you his car.

Grady Tripp Only I'm beginning to think that the car wasn't exactly Jerry's to give.

Terry Crabtree Ah, so whose car was it?

Grady Tripp My guess? Vernon Hardapple.

Terry Crabtree The hood jumper?

Grady Tripp He said a few things that lead me to believe that the car was his.

Terry Crabtree Such as?

Grady Tripp That's my car, motherfucker.

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Tropic Thunder

Language Skills in Unconventional Preparation

Jeff Portnoy So, what's the plan, man? You gonna talk Vietnamese to those dudes?

Kirk Lazarus No, no. Mandarin Chinese. What I can tell, it's what they're speaking down there.

Portnoy How the hell do you know Chinese?

Lazarus Land of Silk and Money with ]. Second Globe, third Oscar. I prepped for that one by working in a Beijing textile factory for eight months.

[[w:Gong Li|Gong Li]

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Follow My Lead in Uncertain Times

Sherlock Holmes Just follow my lead.

[''dancing with Sim'']

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Home for the Holidays

Absurdity and Thanksgiving Dinner Humor

Tommy Larson Well, that was absurd. Let's eat dead bird!

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Zodiac

A Conversation About Name-Calling

Robert Graysmith Does anybody ever call me names?

Paul Avery What, you mean like "retard"?

Robert Graysmith Yeah.

Paul Avery No.

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The Shaggy Dog

Courtroom Curiosity and Canine Secrets

Lance Kozak, how is it going in court today?

Dr. Kozak Uh, Mr. Strictland, it goes well.

Lance Have you unlocked the dog's secret?

Dr. Kozak Let's not talk here. Hey, I've got something to show you that would interest you.

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The Soloist

A Struggle Between Choice and Compassion

Nathaniel Ayers Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Just keep it coming. There's plenty. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

[going to sleep]

Steve Lopez I knew only part of his story. I knew him playing the violin on a dairy crate in the morning sun, suspended somewhere between boy genius and lost traveler. Every night my friend Nathaniel tucks his instruments away and lays his head among the predators and hustlers, among the fallen drunks sprawled in the streets, as rats the size of meatloaves dart out of the drains to feed off the squalor.

[narrating]

Nathaniel Ayers Lead us not into temptation. For thine is kingdom, the power and the glory, forever. Forever and ever.

Steve Lopez I tell him this is no place for him. He says he wants to be here. He says this is his choice. Should I take him at his word, or should I try to force him inside? Wouldn't a little arm-twisting be more humane than leaving him here on the streets in this lost colony of broken, helpless souls?

[narrating]

Nathaniel Ayers I hope you sleep well, Mr. Lopez. I hope the whole world sleeps well.

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Tropic Thunder

Identity and Role in Performance

Kirk Lazarus I know who I am! I'm a dude playing a dude, disguised as another dude! You a dude who don't know what dude he is.

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The Soloist

The Power of Friendship and Belief

Steve Lopez Points West" by Steve Lopez. A year ago, I met a man who was down on his luck and thought I might be able to help him. I don't know that I have. Yes, my friend Mr. Ayers now sleeps inside. He has a key. He has a bed. But his mental state, and his well-being, are as precarious now as they were the day we met. These are people who tell me I've helped them. Mental health experts who say that the simple act of being someone's friend can change his brian chemistry, improve his functioning in the world. I can't speak for Mr. Ayers in that regard. Maybe our friendship has helped him. But maybe not. I can, however, speak for myself. I can tell you that by witnessing Mr. Ayers courage, his humility, his faith in the power of his art, I've learned the dignity of being loyal to something you believe in. Of holding onto it, above all else. Of believing, without question, that it will carry you home.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Invitation to Action Regardless of Circumstance

Sherlock Holmes Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come all the same.

[''note to Watson'']

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Strategic Combat Between Sherlock and Moriarty

Sherlock Holmes His advantage: My injury. My advantage: His rage Incoming assault feral... but experienced. Use his momentum to counter.

[Visualizing his final fight with Moriarty; thinking; After lighting Holmes' pipe, Moriarty attacks, Holmes tries to block him, exchanging blows; Holmes starts to block and counter Moriarty's punches and punches him in the face]

Professor James Moriarty Come now, you really think you're the only one that can play this game? Chop arm, target weakness. Follow with haymaker.

[Visualizing the same fight with Holmes; thinking; Moriarty takes punch from Holmes and locks his left arm while hitting Holmes' injured right shoulder; Swings Holmes into a pillar]

Sherlock Holmes Ah, there we find the boxing champion of Cambridge.

[Countering Moriarty's haymakers; Punches Moriarty]

Professor James Moriarty Competent, but predictable. Now, allow me to reply

[Blocks and catches Holmes' left arm; Blocks Holmes' right punch and jabs his injured shoulder]

Sherlock Holmes Arsenal running dry, adjust strategy.

[Holmes tries to kick at Moriarty's feet, he counters, and starts to overpower Holmes]

Professor James Moriarty Wound taking its toll.

[Slams Holmes against a table; Twists Holmes' injured arm and shoulder]

Sherlock Holmes As I feared. Injury makes defense untenable. Prognosis: Increasingly negative

[Moriarty twists Holmes onto the railing of the balcony; Moriarty is able to hit Holmes more freely and block any desperate punches from Holmes]

Professor James Moriarty Let's not waste anymore of one another's time. We both know how this ends.

[Moriarty pushes Holmes over the railing, to the falls below.]

Sherlock Holmes Conclusion: Inevitable. Unless...

[Smiles at Moriarty, who smiles back; thinking; As Moriarty finishes lighting his pipe, Holmes blows the embers into Moriarty's face, stunning him, allowing Holmes to grapple him and pull them both back against the railing. Just then, Watson shows up, seeing them. Holmes looks at Watson, then closes his eyes, kicking off a table and flipping both him and Moriarty over the railing.]

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Sherlock Holmes

The Need for Intellectual Challenge

Sherlock Holmes My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work. The sooner the better.

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Natural Born Killers

Survivor's Story in a Violent Narrative

Wayne Gale Wait! Don't Mickey and Mallory always leave one person alive to tell the tale?

Mallory We are...

Mickey and Mallory Your camera!

[in unison]

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Strategic Advantages in Conflict

Sherlock Holmes His advantage: my injury. My advantage: his rage.

Sherlock Holmes

Professional Integrity in Medical Expertise

Sherlock Holmes This is a matter of professional integrity. No girl wants to marry a doctor who can't even tell if a man's dead or not.

[To Watson, about him incorrectly pronouncing Blackwood dead]

Sherlock Holmes

Trust in Professionalism and Calmness

Sherlock Holmes Madam, I need you to remain calm. And trust me, I'm a professional. Beneath this pillow lies the key to my release.

[Wakes up naked with Adler having cuffed him spread-eagle to the bed with a pillow over his crotch. A maid comes in, sees him and shrieks; The maid runs out in disgust]

Iron Man 3

Absence and Resilience in Father-Son Relationships

Tony Stark Where are your parents?

Harley Keener Well, my mom's at work, and my dad went out to get scratchers...I-I guess he won, because that was six years ago.

Stark Which happens. Dads leave. No need to be a pussy about it.

Oppenheimer

Uncertainty in Promises and Outcomes

Lewis Strauss ] is no guarantee of ].

[[Genius; [wisdom]

Dolittle

Embarking on a Perilous Journey for Eden

Dr. John Dolittle We have no choice but to embark on this perilous journey to obtain the fruit of the Eden Tree.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Preventing the Collapse of Civilization

Sherlock Holmes If we can stop him, we shall prevent the collapse of Western civilization... No pressure.

Natural Born Killers

Television History and Controversial Interviews

Wayne Gale We are talking about nothing less than television history. The first sit-down interview with the most charismatic serial killer ever. This is ] and ]. This is ] confessing his bisexuality to Rolling Stone. This is the fucking ]. Time's running out, mate. What's the answer?

[[w:Mike Wallace|Wallace; [w:Manuel Noriega|Noriega; [Elton John; [w:Nixon interviews|Nixon-Frost interviews]

Mickey I say go for it.

Iron Man

Tony Stark's Recent Absence and Gulmira Discussion

Tony Stark I was out of town for a couple months, in case you didn't hear.

Christine Everhart Is this what you call ]? It's a town called Gulmira. Heard of it?

[[accountability]

Tony Stark When were these taken?

Christine Everhart Yesterday.

Tony Stark I didn't approve any shipment.

Christine Everhart Well, your ] did.

[[company]

Tony Stark Well, I'm not my company.

Obadiah Stane Please, do you mind?

Tony Stark Have you seen these pictures? What's going on in Gulmira?

Obadiah Stane Tony, Tony. You can't afford to be this ].

[[naive]

Tony Stark You know what? I was naive before, when they said, "Here's the line. We don't cross it. This is how we do ]." If we're ] ]... Are we?

[[business; [w:Double Dealing|double-dealing; [w:Under the table|under the table]

Sherlock Holmes

The Game Is Afoot

Sherlock Holmes The game is afoot. ]

[In unison with Watson; [Henry V|Follow your spirit and upon this charge – Cry, God for Harry, England and Saint George!]

Dolittle

Embracing Fear and Vulnerability

Dr. John Dolittle It's okay to be scared.

[to Chee-Chee]

Iron Man 3

Unexpected Reactions to the Mandarin's Identity

Colonel James Rhodes This is the Mandarin?

[sees Trevor]

Tony Stark I know, right? It's embarrassing!

Zodiac

Casual Conversation Between Colleagues

Robert Graysmith Paul?

Paul Avery Yeah.

Robert Graysmith What was that?

Paul Avery Uh, an editorial tête-à-tête. Wanna grab a drink?

Robert Graysmith It's ten in the morning.

Paul Avery Late breakfast? Early lunch, or …

Robert Graysmith Paul. Are you okay?

Paul Avery … No. Thank you for asking.

Iron Man 3

Witty Banter Between Tony Stark and Ellen Brandt

Tony Stark You walked right into this one: I've dated hotter chicks than you.

Ellen Brandt Is that all you've got? A cheap trick and a cheesy one-liner?

Stark Sweetheart, that could be the name of my autobiography!

Iron Man 3

The Origin of Our Own Demons

Tony Stark A famous man once said, "We create our own demons." Who said that? What does that even mean? Didn't matter. I said it cause he said it. So now, he was famous and it was basically said by two well-known guys. I don't... uhh... I'm gonna start again. Let's track this from the beginning

Sherlock Holmes

The Devil's Due a Soul

Sherlock Holmes The devil's due a soul, I'd say.

[To Blackwood]

Sherlock Holmes

Choice between meat and potatoes

Sherlock Holmes Meat … or potatoes?

[As he and Watson are confronted by Dredger and two smaller thugs, Dredger asks him if he has any problem]

The Shaggy Dog

Balancing Consequences and Youthful Actions

Dr. Kozak When I called you to make sure these people were arrested?

Dave I understand that. If you arrest them, they'll turn into rebels with a cause on the 6 o'clock news. If you leave them there, they're just kids laying on a sidewalk.

Dr. Kozak Good advice. Thanks for your help.

Dave You bet.

[releases hand to shake hands]

Dr. Kozak I'm good.

Dolittle

Belonging Despite Appearances

Dr. John Dolittle Well, we may not look it, right? But somehow, we just belong together.

Zodiac

The Idea of Writing a Book

Robert Graysmith I've been thinking.

Paul Avery Yeah?

Robert Graysmith Somebody should write a book.

Paul Avery Somebody should write a fucking book, that's for sure. About what?

Robert Graysmith About Zodiac. I've been thinking, if you put all the information together, maybe you could jog something loose. And then I thought, who better than you? I mean, you know all the players, and you have all of the files.

Paul Avery Yeah, I lost them.

Robert Graysmith You lost them?

Paul Avery Or I tossed them. I don't know, I moved onto a boat.

Captain America: Civil War

Costly Therapy for Traumatic Memories

Tony Stark / Iron Man Binarily augmented retro-framing, or "B.A.R.F."–God, I gotta work on that acronym. An extremely costly method of hijacking the hippocampus to clear... traumatic memories. It doesn't change the fact that they never made it to the airport, or all the things I did to avoid processing my grief. Plus, six hundred and eleven million dollars for my little therapeutic experiment? No one in their right mind would've ever funded it.

[After his tech demo at MIT showing a younger version of himself and the last time he saw his parents]

Sherlock Holmes

Investigation Resumes with New Evidence

Sherlock Holmes Case reopened.

[Final line]

The Shaggy Dog

A Conversation About Legal Aspirations

Dave Dr. Kozak.

Dr. Kozak Yes?

Dave I'm sorry I couldn't put you on the stand.

Dr. Kozak Apology's not accepted. You know, Ken tells me if he steps down, you're gonna be the next district attorney.

Dave Well, that's my hope.

Dr. Kozak Certainly. Well hopefully, justice will be served. You have my support. As well as that, Grant & Strictland.

Sherlock Holmes

Order and Proper Place in Chaos

Sherlock Holmes Don't touch, everything is in its proper place, as per usual … Nanny.

[To Mrs. Hudson; sneers]

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Caution in Pursuit of Desires

Sherlock Holmes Be careful what you fish for.

[''to Moriarty'']

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Sherlock Holmes Introduces Himself

Sherlock Holmes Perhaps you have heard of me. My name is Sherlock H... H... Holmes!

[to Dr. Hoffmen-Stall; ''bomb explodes; coughing'']

Oppenheimer

The Urgency of Knowledge and Action

Lewis Strauss If it could put us ahead again, the ] needs to know about it. And if there’s a possibility that the ] know about it from a ] at Los Alamos, then we’ve gotta get going.

[referring to the hydrogen bomb; [President of the United States; [Russians; [Espionage|spy]

Iron Man 3

Transformation and Acceptance in Iron Man's Journey

Tony Stark And so, as Christmas morning began, my journey was at its end. You start with something pure. Something exciting. Then come the mistakes, the compromises. We create our own demons. As promised, I got Pepper sorted out. Took a little tinkering. But then I thought "why stop there?" Of course there are people who say progress is dangerous, but then I bet none of those idiots ever had to live with a chest full of shrapnel. And now, neither will I. Let me tell you: that was the best sleep I'd had in years. So if I were to wrap this up tight with a bow or whatever, I guess I'd say my armor, it was never a distraction or a hobby, it was a cocoon. And now, I'm a changed man. You can take away my house, all my tricks and toys. One thing you can't take away...I am Iron Man.

The Soloist

The Complexity of Love and Expectations

Steve Lopez I don't want him to love me.

David Carter Well it looks like you might have to get over that.

Steve Lopez It's a bad idea. "I love you Steve," turns into, "You failed me, Steve," turns into very bad things. That's my limited experience. I don't want to be on the other side of that with him. Would you? He doesn't know if I'm a ballerina, if I'm God, if I'm an airline pilot. He has no idea what he's saying.

Robert Downey Jr. Quotes

Memorable Quotes from Robert Downey Jr.

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