Life Imitates Art: Movie Lines That Fit Into Real World Scenarios
It’s no hidden reality that every movie buff would want his life to become one. Countless lovers of movies, or as they prefer to be called ‘cinephiles’, look for just a single opportunity to squeeze in a reference to their favorite title or character in a conversation. More than often the attempt results in failure and the person is faced with the stupefied and often judgmental visages of his/her friends who are looking at the said person like they’re some lunatic. Not the ideal reaction a pop culture junkie for looking for.
As I love to call myself a snobbish movie lover, I find it extremely hard to carry out a conversation without resorting to metafictitious moments in which I am a movie character and my life is some glorious work of art, and I am delivering lines like Brando in The Godfather. Often enough I have come across bemused expressions and downright exasperation on the part of my friends who think I am too obsessed. Maybe I am. Obsessed, smitten, head-over-heels in love, can’t-take-my-eyes-off-of-you, boom box carrying kind of obsession. But who says it’s a bad thing?
So, worry not, here’s a list of sure fired dialogues that you can use in real life situations without incurring the wrath of your dear ones.
P.S. I am just listing down 5 quotes for now. This is still in the experimental phase. Might get different results in different places around the world.
1. Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.
From Casablanca
When to say it: This quote can be said at a moment of great coincidence, usually in a negative way. When you are dreading something, something that has little but a possible chance of happening, and that very anticipation leads to the horrible reality, this line fits right in. And since Casablanca is a colossal success even today, there is little chance that you will be embarrassed by someone not getting the reference. Though “she walks into mine” part can be skipped depending on the situation.
2. We're gonna need a bigger boat.
From Jaws
When to say it: Imagine you are in a boat hunting for a giant shark that has been terrorizing the shores of a vacation beach and when you come face to face with it, it destroys the shit out of the boat and then one of you guys says this line. You gotta give the guy points for timing.
Perfect for a situation when the available resources fall short for the task at hand, this quote has been repeated countless times in pop culture so that even if your friends haven’t seen Jaws, they might have heard this quote or variations of it. So, it’s safe to assume that this will go as a cool line, instead of eliciting moans from the people involved in the conversation. Also, “boat” can be replaced with any word pertaining to the situation at hand.
3. Carpe Diem
From Dead Poets Society
When to say it: Anytime you do something daring or something out of the blue, this is the phrase that helps you. This is a much much better version of YOLO. Something spontaneous is given a license by this phrase.
On the flip side if you do something extremely stupid, and you need justification for that action, this comes to the rescue. Extremely flexible in its usage, and classy as hell (it’s Latin!), this one is the quintessential mantra to live your life and say as often as possible.
4. Look at us. Look at what they make you give.
From The Bourne Identity/The Bourne Ultimatum
When to say it: This remark is apt when talking about the dark side of authority and how it has affected you. Following orders is not easy. It can take a toll on one’s conscience, especially if the orders lie in that murky, often ambiguous, morally grey area. This statement sums up one’s own resistance against the higher ups. It shouts out that I will not stand for it, for what I have been made to do!
5. I am gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.
From The Godfather
When to say it: There is actually no bad time to say this, but keeping in with the ethos of the society, and also being relevant to the matter at hand, this should be said as a nice little threat. Few words, huge consequences. Said with enough menace and it might be enough to carry your message to your adversary. Also, if you want someone to believe that you will be able to deliver on a promise, this line can come into play.
So, these are just some of the quotes that I think are fit for a normal conversation. Kindly post your ideas as well. I will be adding more as I think of them.
It’s no hidden reality that every movie buff would want his life to become one. Countless lovers of movies, or as they prefer to be called ‘cinephiles’, look for just a single opportunity to squeeze in a reference to their favorite title or character in a conversation. More than often the attempt results in failure and the person is faced with the stupefied and often judgmental visages of his/her friends who are looking at the said person like they’re some lunatic. Not the ideal reaction a pop culture junkie for looking for.
As I love to call myself a snobbish movie lover, I find it extremely hard to carry out a conversation without resorting to metafictitious moments in which I am a movie character and my life is some glorious work of art, and I am delivering lines like Brando in The Godfather. Often enough I have come across bemused expressions and downright exasperation on the part of my friends who think I am too obsessed. Maybe I am. Obsessed, smitten, head-over-heels in love, can’t-take-my-eyes-off-of-you, boom box carrying kind of obsession. But who says it’s a bad thing?
So, worry not, here’s a list of sure fired dialogues that you can use in real life situations without incurring the wrath of your dear ones.
P.S. I am just listing down 5 quotes for now. This is still in the experimental phase. Might get different results in different places around the world.
1. Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.
From Casablanca
When to say it: This quote can be said at a moment of great coincidence, usually in a negative way. When you are dreading something, something that has little but a possible chance of happening, and that very anticipation leads to the horrible reality, this line fits right in. And since Casablanca is a colossal success even today, there is little chance that you will be embarrassed by someone not getting the reference. Though “she walks into mine” part can be skipped depending on the situation.
2. We're gonna need a bigger boat.
From Jaws
When to say it: Imagine you are in a boat hunting for a giant shark that has been terrorizing the shores of a vacation beach and when you come face to face with it, it destroys the shit out of the boat and then one of you guys says this line. You gotta give the guy points for timing.
Perfect for a situation when the available resources fall short for the task at hand, this quote has been repeated countless times in pop culture so that even if your friends haven’t seen Jaws, they might have heard this quote or variations of it. So, it’s safe to assume that this will go as a cool line, instead of eliciting moans from the people involved in the conversation. Also, “boat” can be replaced with any word pertaining to the situation at hand.
3. Carpe Diem
From Dead Poets Society
When to say it: Anytime you do something daring or something out of the blue, this is the phrase that helps you. This is a much much better version of YOLO. Something spontaneous is given a license by this phrase.
On the flip side if you do something extremely stupid, and you need justification for that action, this comes to the rescue. Extremely flexible in its usage, and classy as hell (it’s Latin!), this one is the quintessential mantra to live your life and say as often as possible.
4. Look at us. Look at what they make you give.
From The Bourne Identity/The Bourne Ultimatum
When to say it: This remark is apt when talking about the dark side of authority and how it has affected you. Following orders is not easy. It can take a toll on one’s conscience, especially if the orders lie in that murky, often ambiguous, morally grey area. This statement sums up one’s own resistance against the higher ups. It shouts out that I will not stand for it, for what I have been made to do!
5. I am gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.
From The Godfather
When to say it: There is actually no bad time to say this, but keeping in with the ethos of the society, and also being relevant to the matter at hand, this should be said as a nice little threat. Few words, huge consequences. Said with enough menace and it might be enough to carry your message to your adversary. Also, if you want someone to believe that you will be able to deliver on a promise, this line can come into play.
So, these are just some of the quotes that I think are fit for a normal conversation. Kindly post your ideas as well. I will be adding more as I think of them.
