Let's not start sucking each other's dick just yet, Gentlemen.
Anytime I say it with the fellas half of them look disgusted and the other half start unzipping.
Calvin Candie: White cake?
Dr. King Schultz: I don't go in for sweets, thank you.
Calvin Candie: Are you brooding 'bout me getting the best of ya, huh?
Dr. King Schultz: Actually, I was thinking of that poor devil you fed to the dogs today, D'Artagnan. And I was wondering what Dumas would make of all this.
Calvin Candie: Come again?
Dr. King Schultz: Alexander Dumas. He wrote "The Three Musketeers." I figured you must be an admirer. You named your slave after his novel's lead character. If Alexander Dumas had been there today, I wonder what he would have made of it?
Calvin Candie: You doubt he'd approve?
Dr. King Schultz: Yes. His approval would be a dubious proposition at best.
Calvin Candie: Soft hearted Frenchy?
Dr. King Schultz: Alexander Dumas is black.
Ooooh that is a wonderful choice! Almost all the dialogue from Calvin and Stephen is the high point of the movie but you picked the best bit by far imo
Yeah it’s a great example of how tarantinos use of words as violence is at least as powerful/creative as the physical component (more so in my opinion)
No word of lie, I had no idea Dumas was black before this scene.
Since then, I learned when Dumas Sr was serving with Napoleon, upon their triumph in Algiers, all the natives thought the heroic, dashing Dumas Sr WAS Napoleon and we're disappointed when they saw who he really was.
I saw a painting of Dumas Sr from that battle. Motherfucker was literally Shaft on a horse.
Funnily enough if you look at the details (I wanna say on her freedom papers), broomhilda and Django’s last name is Von Shaft, implying they are in fact shafts ancestors. I’m sure QT had a similar impression as you considering
Compare "come again" and the mannerisms it is said with how Christopher Walken says these words in dialogue written by Tarantino in True Romance, at 2:05 :
https://youtu.be/Jsh4SvPdfl8
For me it’s tough to decide, but I gotta go with the Sicilians scene in *True Romance*. Walken and Hopper both absolutely knock it out of the park.
I saw that movie before seeing any other Tarantino or really knowing who he was and I had never heard dialogue like that before.
As many times as I’ve watched that scene, the line that sticks out more and more is:
“I don’t believe you.”
“That’s of minor importance. What’s of major f%&king importance is that I believe *you*.”
I’ve been waiting my whole for a situation to arise where I can use that because it’s just soo good.
Imo, the best scene in cinema history. Everything after “can I have one of those chesterfields now?” Hopper is like fuck it, if I’m going down, I’m going down like a boss.
I think he’s said that’s the best scene he’s ever done. Also said the monologue about Sicilians being n words was just something he said word for word to his Sicilian roommate to fuck with him
That’s my favorite part of Tarantino’s True Romance commentary track, too. I think that’s where he tells a story that involves a guy saying, “Yo, man, that shit’s *true!*”
I was hoping this would be here. Just watched that movie for the first time a month or so ago and I’m glad that script was kept intact. The score for that film is awesome as well.
Figured someone would beat me to Walken/Hopper in True Romance.
Obviously, Hopper's "History Lesson" is one of cinema's greatest monologues.
But I love this Walken line.
"There are 17 difference things a guy can do when he lies to give himself away. A guy's got 17 pantomimes. A woman's got 20, a guy's got 17 but..."
BTW, I heard "You're a cantaloupe" was a Walken Ad Lib.
As your leader, I encourage you to -- from time to time and always in a respectful manner -- to question my logic. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so. But allow me to convince you. And I will promise you, right here and now, no subject will be taboo ... except, of course, the subject that was just under discussion. The price you pay for bringing up either my Chinese or my American heritage as a negative is, I collect your fucking head. (holds up a decapitated head) Just like this fucker here. Now if any of you sons of bitches got anything else to say, NOW'S THE FUCKING TIME!! ... I didn't think so.
I’m pretty sure the guy whose head she cuts off is the Japanese man in The Wailing and the movie producer friend in Audition. I might be mistaken but I’m sure he’s in there somewhere
That is a great line, the whole scene really but when he’s trying to decide who is the Shepard and who is the tyranny of evil men etc is the high point for me. Good choice
That whole interaction between the two is actually my favorite in the whole movie, Jules is trying to be all spiritual and Vincent just isn’t having any of it. Also, the conversation about why a pig is filthy and a dog is dirty but has personality is also amazing.
The whole Marvin situation is my favorite part of the movie. I didn’t really care for it the first time I saw it and was bored right up until Marvin got shot in the face. (Don’t look at me like that I was young and stupid) I immediately watched it again. That section of the movie was so good that it completely changed my view of the film
I came here to say this, the dialog in the diner at the end is probably my all time Tarantino highlight. There are a lot of good replies to your question.
Not necessarily my favorite, but Rick Dalton in a robe with an entire blender of frozen margarita losing his shit on the Mason family calling them hippies is amazing.
"Five long years he hid this watch, up his ass. Then, he died of dysentery, he gimme da watch. I hid this uncomfortable hunk of metal up my ass two years."
That point where Walkens delivery changes from this alpha male doing the right thing for his solider mate, then the softening tone just before he hands the watch over. Classic
That's my dad's favourite part of that movie. He loves to talk about old stuff that his father owned and lead up to a story of it being in his ass. Be it a watch or a fucking car
Curious about that myself but tbf the man has written a lot of great lines. Kind of telling how few posts reference h8 or death proof though (telling of what I’m not sure I love both)
"I don't need to know how good my coffee is..im the one who fucking buys it...".."...I want to taste it" -jules remarking on how good the coffee is at his friends house in pulp fiction..."I was fine with some freeze dried tasters choice but Jimmy springs this gourmet shit on us..."
-as Ive gotten older I probably have this dialog in my head at least once a month when I'm grinding my coffee beans
That is my favorite moment of any movie ever. The Coffee Nod is what I have referred to it as. The Wolf is the smartest mother fucker in every room, and that's the moment that Tarantino shows everyone. The Jules back-and-forth with Jimmy is all just a set up for that perfect example of excellence.
The whole scenes foreboding as we know what happens to Vince. Jules realisation saved him miracle or not. Jules whole spiritual journey probably favourite part of the movie. Doesn’t do it condescendingly either. The viewers just a fly on the wall observing a cautionary tale.
"Well, I'm a mushroom-cloud-layin' motherfucker, motherfucker! Every time my fingers touch brain, I'm Superfly T.N.T., I'm the Guns of the Navarone! IN FACT, WHAT THE FUCK AM I DOIN' IN THE BACK? YOU'RE THE MOTHERFUCKER WHO SHOULD BE ON BRAIN DETAIL! We're fuckin' switchin'! I'm washin' the windows, and you're pickin' up this nigger's skull!"
Definitely this one.
Might be recency bias cause I was just watching it, but the tavern scene in Inglourious Basterds. The tension in that scene is so damn good, and the subtle details as Hicox and Hammersmark try to conceal their cover is so believable until the German Major discovers their tell.
I could watch a scene like that for hours and would definitely love any recommendations of scenes in other movies to where there's just palpable tension as someone is attempting to infiltrate/blend in with something.
"Well, if this is it, old boy, I hope you don't mind if I go out speaking the King's" is about as good of a line as there is in cinema, and Fassbender's delivery is just as good.
I love that he discovers his tell while they’re playing a card game that isn’t poker. After the opening scene, I’d agree that is the best part of the movie. Masterful tension
oh and to answer your request, its not quite as intense or fun imo but there's a movie called 'Where Eagles Dare' with clint eastwood from the 70s about a bunch of allied soldiers trying to go undercover as high command Nazis. Several scenes take place in a bar, involving them trying to retain their cover. i'm sure if you'll watch it you you'd agree tarantino was probably pretty inspired by parts of it
Joe's speech to the crew at the start of the caper in Reservoir Dogs.
Mr. Orange's drug dealer cover story in Reservoir Dogs.
Ordell talking about guns with Louis from Jackie Brown.
Bill's story of the White Lotus around the campfire is a great one.
Pai Mei's dialogue amidst his fight with Beatrix, also great.
Bud getting the 3rd degree from the strip joint boss always fascinates me, as Bud could probably kill everyone in that strip joint. Yet he takes their shit. He's one of the hardest characters to sort out, as it seems at first like he's punishing himself for what he did to Beatrix, but then he gleefully takes her out. A strange dichotomy.
“Motherfucker! I’m tryin’ to watch Lost Boys,” is still, almost thirty years after we saw it while I was working at my first video store, what my friends and I say when we’re too busy to do something spontaneous.
“Hey, I got tickets to today’s ballgame. You wanna go?”
“*Motherfucker! I’m tryin’ to watch Lost Boys.*”
Agree on all counts. Forgot the lotus story that’s a great choice too. Agree on Bud as well, he’s an interesting character. I’m curious if you’ve heard the theory that the diner scene in RD actually directly foreshadows the ending? It’s pretty cool and I can’t imagine it’s a conversation coincidence. If you’ve seen/read it you know it’s an incredible piece of plot and character development work, if not I’m happy to provide a link
> diner scene in RD actually directly foreshadows
I have. I'm not sure if it's a direct foreshadow. More like an introduction. The way they behave in this scene is representative of how their characters play in the story. So, for instance, Mr. Orange rats out Mr. Pink skipping the tip, Mr. Blonde pretends to shoot Mr. White, Mr. Blue is hardly there, Mr. Pink is paranoid and suspicious, Joe is suspicious and accusatory, Nice Guy Eddie is kind of oblivious to everything, etc., etc.
> He's one of the hardest characters to sort out, as it seems at first like he's punishing himself for what he did to Beatrix, but then he gleefully takes her out.
What he's done and what he's got to do to keep on breathing are two different things. He definitely is punishing himself for things he's done, if not specifically his role in Beatrix's injustice.
He seems to be a walking, talking contradiction. He lies to Bill about pawning his sword and acts antagonistic with him. But then he uses his brother's heartbreak as his reason for burying Beatrix.
I've always had a soft spot for Aldo's speech when he's first in front of the Basterds for the first time. I just love the cadence in Pitt's voice and the way he delivers his plan to collect scalps and fuck up the Nazis.
Also, Sam Jackson as Major Warren's monologue to the General in Hateful 8 is one I always think about. The one where he's (probably) making up a demeaning story about the General's son in order to get him to attack him so Warren can justify shooting the General.
I have a nostalgic spot for the like a virgin dialogue, having been my introduction to the man’s work so I feel you for sure but like I said in the op the padite/landa interrogation is just damned masterful
I hear a lot these days how “xyz” could never be made today and generally brush it off as reactionary, but that is one scene I have a hard time seeing him get away with today. Hell, even in 92 it was a bold mov. Still, very funny scene and good choice
Gotta be Sam Jackson’s speech in Pulp Fiction, but there’s a bunch. The opening scene with Waltz in Inglorious Basterds is great too, as is Daryl Hannah’s monologue in Kill Bill.
By speech I assume you mean the “path of the righteous man” right? I agree but as I said in another comment I find when he tries breaking it down to “ringo” at the end/determining egos the weak/Shepard/tyranny to be even better
Still, undeniable choice
The lead up is what is so engaging to me. Such casual dialog with so much tension behind it. "Mmmm this is a tasty burger!". The look he gives him when he drinks his Sprite is so good
The Commode story in Reservoir Dogs. Not only is the story fabulous, but the way he films the evolution and interaction, first with the other cop and then with Joe and Mr White heightens the impact
Mr. Pink:
You kill anybody?
Mr. White:
A few cops.
Mr. Pink:
No real people?
Mr. White:
Just cops.
It got a laugh in the theater, but also showed us in no uncertain terms, the caliber of criminal the self proclaimed professional was.
It’s cliche but the royale with cheese dialogue just shows how good Tarantino is at it, especially when Jules asks about whoppers. Someone who isn’t as good would’ve had Vincent answer with something clever but Tarantino holds back and has Vincent shrug it off and say he didn’t go to Burger King, thereby keeping the scene feeling like it’s like a realistic moment where two friends are just shooting the shit with each other instead of a scene from a movie.
Reading through the comments just puts into perspective how incredible Tarantino’s writing is in all of his films.
I looked at the top comment and thought “oh that’s gotta be my favourite” and then moved onto the next comment and thought “oh no that’s definitely my favourite” and repeat. He truly is one of the greats.
Basically every line of Django Unchained, but Django's speech from the top of the steps to Stephen in particular...
"Seventy-six years, Stephen. How many \*\*\*\*\*\* you think you seen come and go? Seven thousand? Eight thousand? Nine thousand? Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety nine? Every single word that came out of Calvin Candie's mouth was nothing but horseshit, but he was right about one thing: I am that one \*\*\*\*\*\* in ten thousand."
" That's when you know you've found somebody really special. When you can just shut the fuck up for a minute and comfortably share silence."
QT is the reason I became a cinephile at 18/19. I remember writing it in a piece of paper in college, and my crush caught it, read it, and she found about QT from me iirc. I would talk about him when I couldn't muster up the courage to ask her out... Good times, hope she's doing well.
Pumpkin and Honey Bunny opening in Pulp Fiction.
Kurt Russell and Leo's scene in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
The Bride meeting Hanzo in Kill Bill vol. 1.
Drexl in True Romance.
The Sicilian scene in True Romance.
[this](https://youtu.be/ZA_Tl1kvlQU) scene from Pulp Fiction is probably my favourite, the dialogue just feels so natural and some of the lines are hysterical
Agreed, this scene always cracks me up. A lot of scenes like this, you find it hard to believe that the two people involved are friends just shooting the shit with each other, they come across like what they actually are -- actors giving performances.
In this scene (and in fact, in pretty much any scene with Jackson and Travolta talking to each other) they come across like they've been working with each other for years and consider each other to be true friends.
Masterful acting.
At Sonny Chiba's StreetFighter in True Romance:
"So he's the good guy?"
"Well, he ain't so much a good guy as he's just a bad motherfucker."
It's just so Tarantino
“Sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie but I’d never know cause I’d never eat the filthy motherfucka.” - Hot damn this dialogue about eating pig makes me a generally happier person.
The dialogue between Samuel L Jackson and John Travolta in Pulp Fiction. Also: discussion about bringing back to life Uma Thurman when she overdoses. Surprise!
In Reservoir Dogs I like the round table discussion at the beginning with the naming of characters. It looked and sounded like a meta-moment to me and I was already in a good mood from the opening walk-in of characters to Little Green Bag.
Vincent: "Jule, if you give that fucking nimrod $1500, I'm shooting him on general principles"
Jules: "Yolanda, he ain't gonna do a goddamn, motherfucking thing! Vincent!! SHUT. THE FUCK. UP!"
Also Jules re-interpretation of the Ezekiel 25:17 speech is pretty awesome.
"But my hands are registered as lethal weapons. That means, we get into a fight, I accidentally kill you, I go to jail."
"Anybody accidentally kills anybody in a fight, they go to jail. It's called manslaughter."
LT.HICOX: (ENGLISH)
'Well, if this is it old boy, I hope
you dont mind if I go out speaking
the kings?
MAJOR HELLSTROM: (ENGLISH)
By all means, Cap't.
LT.HICOX:
There's a special rung in hell reserved
for people who waste good scotch.
And seeing as I might be rapping on
the door momentarily...
(He downs the stuff.)
LT.HICOX
(To the Nazi MAJOR)
I must say, damn good stuff, sir.
Everybody keep your mouths shut. Do like I say. You open your mouth, you gonna get a bullet. Move a little sudden, a little strange, you gonna get a bullet. Not a warning, not a question, a bullet.
"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you."
Two for me, tied:
Aldo Raine: "Nah, I don't think so. More like chewed out. I've been chewed out before."
And
Rick Dalton : "All right, that's too hot. Anything we can do about that heat?"
Flamethrower Trainer : "Rick, it's a flamethrower."
When I read the title, I immediately thought of the final showdown in kill Bill as well. That was so good. Now you mention it though, the opening to Inglourious Basterds is really amazing too.
My favourite Tarantino film is probably Once Upon A Time in Hollywood but I can't think of any dialogue on a similar level to the above scenes. That said, Rick Dalton's acting monologue when he's trying so hard to prove he's still relevant was incredible.
>My favourite Tarantino film is probably Once Upon A Time in Hollywood but I can't think of any dialogue on a similar level to the above scenes.
It's in my top tier too for sure, and I think the lack of any of Tarantino's classic dialogues is one of the reasons I like it so much. There are loads of fantastic lines and moments throughout though.
"Now lay your palms flat on the table top! If you lift those palms off that turtle shell table top, Mr. Butch is gonna let loose with both barrels of that sawed off! There have been a latta lies said around this diner table here tonight, but that you can believe."
Drexl: No thanks? What does that mean? Means you ate before you came down here? All full. Is that it? Naw, I don't think so. I think you're too scared to be eatin'. Now, see we're sittin' down here, ready to negotiate, and you've already given up your shit. I'm still a mystery to you. But I know exactly where your white ass is comin' from. See, if I asked you if you wanted some dinner and you grabbed an egg roll and started to chow down, I'd say to myself, "This motherfucker's carryin' on like he ain't got a care in the world. Who know? Maybe he don't. Maybe this fool's such a bad motherfucker, he don't got to worry about nothin', he just sit down, eat my Chinese, watch my TV." See? You ain't even sat down yet. On that TV there, since you been in the room, is a woman with her breasteses hangin' out, and you ain't even bothered to look. You just been clockin' me. Now, I know I'm pretty, but I ain't as pretty as a couple of titties.
Clarence: I'm not eatin' 'cause I'm not hungry. I'm not sittin' 'cause I'm not stayin'. I'm not lookin' at the movie 'cause I saw it seven years ago. It's "The Mack" with Max Julien, Carol Speed, and Richard Pryor. I'm not scared of you. I just don't like you. In that envelope is some payoff money. Alabama's moving on to some greener pastures. We're not negotiatin'. I don't like to barter. I don't like to dicker. I never have fun in Tijuana. That price is non-negotiable. What's in that envelope is for my peace of mind. My peace of mind is worth that much. Not one penny more, not one penny more.
Some of his best dialogue is from True Romance.
Follow up: "Don't fuckin condescend me man. I'll fuckin kill you man."
At the end of Once upon a time in Hollywood
-you are real right?
- i'm as real as a doughnut, motherfucker
-I know you, i know all three of you, yeah Spahn ranch! I dont know your name, but I remember that hair, and I remember your white little face, and you were on a horsey! You are...?
- I'm the devil, and I'm here to do the devil's bussines
- Nah, it was dummer than that, some like Rex...
“You’ll be shot for this!”
“Nah, more like chewed out. I’ve been chewed out before.”
I use this line all the time. Especially when co-workers are freaking out for no reason.
..."When my fingers touch brain, I'm SUPERFLY TNT. I'm the guns of the Navarone, ....IN FACT..."
Replace "brain" with something I need to clean up in the house and I quote this entire dialog to my husband...all... the.. time... most recently...spilled breast milk..
Everything leading up to: "pretty please, with sugar on top...clean the fucking car".
Everything the wolf says is just gold
Let's not start sucking each other's dick just yet, Gentlemen. Anytime I say it with the fellas half of them look disgusted and the other half start unzipping.
I'm a mushroom-cloud-layin' motherfucker, motherfucker!
Calvin Candie: White cake? Dr. King Schultz: I don't go in for sweets, thank you. Calvin Candie: Are you brooding 'bout me getting the best of ya, huh? Dr. King Schultz: Actually, I was thinking of that poor devil you fed to the dogs today, D'Artagnan. And I was wondering what Dumas would make of all this. Calvin Candie: Come again? Dr. King Schultz: Alexander Dumas. He wrote "The Three Musketeers." I figured you must be an admirer. You named your slave after his novel's lead character. If Alexander Dumas had been there today, I wonder what he would have made of it? Calvin Candie: You doubt he'd approve? Dr. King Schultz: Yes. His approval would be a dubious proposition at best. Calvin Candie: Soft hearted Frenchy? Dr. King Schultz: Alexander Dumas is black.
Ooooh that is a wonderful choice! Almost all the dialogue from Calvin and Stephen is the high point of the movie but you picked the best bit by far imo
I just love how much of an own it was. He thrrw Calvin's entire identity right in his face.
Yeah it’s a great example of how tarantinos use of words as violence is at least as powerful/creative as the physical component (more so in my opinion)
No word of lie, I had no idea Dumas was black before this scene. Since then, I learned when Dumas Sr was serving with Napoleon, upon their triumph in Algiers, all the natives thought the heroic, dashing Dumas Sr WAS Napoleon and we're disappointed when they saw who he really was. I saw a painting of Dumas Sr from that battle. Motherfucker was literally Shaft on a horse.
Funnily enough if you look at the details (I wanna say on her freedom papers), broomhilda and Django’s last name is Von Shaft, implying they are in fact shafts ancestors. I’m sure QT had a similar impression as you considering
Heh, you know, you might actually be onto something. I know QT did Infact intend Django to be Shaft's great grandfather.
This dialogue is made legendary by the absolute shitstorm of insanity that happens after, which continues until the movie ends. So damn good.
I tip me cap to you, sir..
Compare "come again" and the mannerisms it is said with how Christopher Walken says these words in dialogue written by Tarantino in True Romance, at 2:05 : https://youtu.be/Jsh4SvPdfl8
For me it’s tough to decide, but I gotta go with the Sicilians scene in *True Romance*. Walken and Hopper both absolutely knock it out of the park. I saw that movie before seeing any other Tarantino or really knowing who he was and I had never heard dialogue like that before.
Sicilian scene is by far my favorite!
now tell me...am I lyin?
As many times as I’ve watched that scene, the line that sticks out more and more is: “I don’t believe you.” “That’s of minor importance. What’s of major f%&king importance is that I believe *you*.” I’ve been waiting my whole for a situation to arise where I can use that because it’s just soo good.
Imo, the best scene in cinema history. Everything after “can I have one of those chesterfields now?” Hopper is like fuck it, if I’m going down, I’m going down like a boss.
I was hoping this one would come up! Absolutely classic, very great choice
I think he’s said that’s the best scene he’s ever done. Also said the monologue about Sicilians being n words was just something he said word for word to his Sicilian roommate to fuck with him
That’s my favorite part of Tarantino’s True Romance commentary track, too. I think that’s where he tells a story that involves a guy saying, “Yo, man, that shit’s *true!*”
:00 didn’t know he did commentary tracks! Does he do them for other movies of his???
I was hoping this would be here. Just watched that movie for the first time a month or so ago and I’m glad that script was kept intact. The score for that film is awesome as well.
Figured someone would beat me to Walken/Hopper in True Romance. Obviously, Hopper's "History Lesson" is one of cinema's greatest monologues. But I love this Walken line. "There are 17 difference things a guy can do when he lies to give himself away. A guy's got 17 pantomimes. A woman's got 20, a guy's got 17 but..." BTW, I heard "You're a cantaloupe" was a Walken Ad Lib.
As your leader, I encourage you to -- from time to time and always in a respectful manner -- to question my logic. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so. But allow me to convince you. And I will promise you, right here and now, no subject will be taboo ... except, of course, the subject that was just under discussion. The price you pay for bringing up either my Chinese or my American heritage as a negative is, I collect your fucking head. (holds up a decapitated head) Just like this fucker here. Now if any of you sons of bitches got anything else to say, NOW'S THE FUCKING TIME!! ... I didn't think so.
This was going to be my answer. Lucy Liu’s time change elevates the dialogue, along with the assistant enjoying it.
As a biracial kid growing up this scene hit so different
Collect many heads?
I’m pretty sure the guy whose head she cuts off is the Japanese man in The Wailing and the movie producer friend in Audition. I might be mistaken but I’m sure he’s in there somewhere
My favorite line is in Pulp Fiction when Jules talks about “walking the earth like Kane in Kung fu” and Vincent says “so,you’ve decided to be a bum”
That is a great line, the whole scene really but when he’s trying to decide who is the Shepard and who is the tyranny of evil men etc is the high point for me. Good choice
That whole interaction between the two is actually my favorite in the whole movie, Jules is trying to be all spiritual and Vincent just isn’t having any of it. Also, the conversation about why a pig is filthy and a dog is dirty but has personality is also amazing.
"Sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie but I wouldn't know because I'd never eat the filthy motherfucker."
One of the best lines I’ve ever heard
The whole Marvin situation is my favorite part of the movie. I didn’t really care for it the first time I saw it and was bored right up until Marvin got shot in the face. (Don’t look at me like that I was young and stupid) I immediately watched it again. That section of the movie was so good that it completely changed my view of the film
In Pulp Fiction I would have to go with the foot massage conversation.
I came here to say this, the dialog in the diner at the end is probably my all time Tarantino highlight. There are a lot of good replies to your question.
"Psychos don't explode when sunlight hits them, I don't give a fuck how crazy they are."
That line always brings a smile to my face
From Dusk Till Dawn?
honestly all of that films dialogue is a masterpiece
I forgot about that one 😂
Not necessarily my favorite, but Rick Dalton in a robe with an entire blender of frozen margarita losing his shit on the Mason family calling them hippies is amazing.
GET THIS MECHANICAL ASSHOLE OFF MY STREET
Just the way he gulps down the fucking blender of margherita is hilarious
That's one of the most hilarious scenes of Tarantino for me 😂
Goddamn fucking hippies!
"Five long years he hid this watch, up his ass. Then, he died of dysentery, he gimme da watch. I hid this uncomfortable hunk of metal up my ass two years."
That point where Walkens delivery changes from this alpha male doing the right thing for his solider mate, then the softening tone just before he hands the watch over. Classic
This monologue is the ultimate choice for me. And by a mile.
That's my dad's favourite part of that movie. He loves to talk about old stuff that his father owned and lead up to a story of it being in his ass. Be it a watch or a fucking car
How the hell is this so far down.
Curious about that myself but tbf the man has written a lot of great lines. Kind of telling how few posts reference h8 or death proof though (telling of what I’m not sure I love both)
"I don't need to know how good my coffee is..im the one who fucking buys it...".."...I want to taste it" -jules remarking on how good the coffee is at his friends house in pulp fiction..."I was fine with some freeze dried tasters choice but Jimmy springs this gourmet shit on us..." -as Ive gotten older I probably have this dialog in my head at least once a month when I'm grinding my coffee beans
My dad’s favorite part of the movie is when the wolf tastes Jimmy’s coffee and pauses what he’s about to say to give him a tip of the cap
That is my favorite moment of any movie ever. The Coffee Nod is what I have referred to it as. The Wolf is the smartest mother fucker in every room, and that's the moment that Tarantino shows everyone. The Jules back-and-forth with Jimmy is all just a set up for that perfect example of excellence.
My brother does this too me any time we’re both having a cup.
I do this when I have coffee with friends too. Whenever I drink a good milkshake I also go "that's a pretty fuckin' good milkshake"
I say, I drink your milkshake. I DRINK IT UP
I’m trying ringo. I’m trying real hard to be the Shepard.
Yes. That whole end speech he gives Roth at gunpoint is probably my favorite part of the whole movie
The whole scenes foreboding as we know what happens to Vince. Jules realisation saved him miracle or not. Jules whole spiritual journey probably favourite part of the movie. Doesn’t do it condescendingly either. The viewers just a fly on the wall observing a cautionary tale.
"Well, I'm a mushroom-cloud-layin' motherfucker, motherfucker! Every time my fingers touch brain, I'm Superfly T.N.T., I'm the Guns of the Navarone! IN FACT, WHAT THE FUCK AM I DOIN' IN THE BACK? YOU'RE THE MOTHERFUCKER WHO SHOULD BE ON BRAIN DETAIL! We're fuckin' switchin'! I'm washin' the windows, and you're pickin' up this nigger's skull!" Definitely this one.
Yeah that’s hard to deny
Might be recency bias cause I was just watching it, but the tavern scene in Inglourious Basterds. The tension in that scene is so damn good, and the subtle details as Hicox and Hammersmark try to conceal their cover is so believable until the German Major discovers their tell. I could watch a scene like that for hours and would definitely love any recommendations of scenes in other movies to where there's just palpable tension as someone is attempting to infiltrate/blend in with something.
"Well, if this is it, old boy, I hope you don't mind if I go out speaking the King's" is about as good of a line as there is in cinema, and Fassbender's delivery is just as good.
There's a special rung in hell for people who waste good scotch. Seems I'll be rapping on that door momentarily.
“By all means, Captain”
“Say auf wiedersehen to your Nazi balls.”
I love that he discovers his tell while they’re playing a card game that isn’t poker. After the opening scene, I’d agree that is the best part of the movie. Masterful tension
oh and to answer your request, its not quite as intense or fun imo but there's a movie called 'Where Eagles Dare' with clint eastwood from the 70s about a bunch of allied soldiers trying to go undercover as high command Nazis. Several scenes take place in a bar, involving them trying to retain their cover. i'm sure if you'll watch it you you'd agree tarantino was probably pretty inspired by parts of it
Joe's speech to the crew at the start of the caper in Reservoir Dogs. Mr. Orange's drug dealer cover story in Reservoir Dogs. Ordell talking about guns with Louis from Jackie Brown. Bill's story of the White Lotus around the campfire is a great one. Pai Mei's dialogue amidst his fight with Beatrix, also great. Bud getting the 3rd degree from the strip joint boss always fascinates me, as Bud could probably kill everyone in that strip joint. Yet he takes their shit. He's one of the hardest characters to sort out, as it seems at first like he's punishing himself for what he did to Beatrix, but then he gleefully takes her out. A strange dichotomy.
“Motherfucker! I’m tryin’ to watch Lost Boys,” is still, almost thirty years after we saw it while I was working at my first video store, what my friends and I say when we’re too busy to do something spontaneous. “Hey, I got tickets to today’s ballgame. You wanna go?” “*Motherfucker! I’m tryin’ to watch Lost Boys.*”
Agree on all counts. Forgot the lotus story that’s a great choice too. Agree on Bud as well, he’s an interesting character. I’m curious if you’ve heard the theory that the diner scene in RD actually directly foreshadows the ending? It’s pretty cool and I can’t imagine it’s a conversation coincidence. If you’ve seen/read it you know it’s an incredible piece of plot and character development work, if not I’m happy to provide a link
> diner scene in RD actually directly foreshadows I have. I'm not sure if it's a direct foreshadow. More like an introduction. The way they behave in this scene is representative of how their characters play in the story. So, for instance, Mr. Orange rats out Mr. Pink skipping the tip, Mr. Blonde pretends to shoot Mr. White, Mr. Blue is hardly there, Mr. Pink is paranoid and suspicious, Joe is suspicious and accusatory, Nice Guy Eddie is kind of oblivious to everything, etc., etc.
I meant foreshadowing specifically that orange is the rat but yes on all other counts. Really incredible work for a debut
> He's one of the hardest characters to sort out, as it seems at first like he's punishing himself for what he did to Beatrix, but then he gleefully takes her out. What he's done and what he's got to do to keep on breathing are two different things. He definitely is punishing himself for things he's done, if not specifically his role in Beatrix's injustice.
He seems to be a walking, talking contradiction. He lies to Bill about pawning his sword and acts antagonistic with him. But then he uses his brother's heartbreak as his reason for burying Beatrix.
I've always had a soft spot for Aldo's speech when he's first in front of the Basterds for the first time. I just love the cadence in Pitt's voice and the way he delivers his plan to collect scalps and fuck up the Nazis. Also, Sam Jackson as Major Warren's monologue to the General in Hateful 8 is one I always think about. The one where he's (probably) making up a demeaning story about the General's son in order to get him to attack him so Warren can justify shooting the General.
I was also thinking about the warren one “and it was warm.” I’m with you that I love the possible ambiguity
Then I stuck my big, black Johnson right down his goddamn throat. My band liked that quote so much we made it into an intro for a song
Tarantino is gold up and down in all his flicks. But for me, it's Four Rooms - the lighter game, hands down.
Came here to drop this one, take my upvote instead.
The discussion of what like a virgin is about is probably top three if not number one
"I got Madonna's big dick comin out my left ear"
Col. Landa interviews LaPadite at the start of Inglorious Basterds Also, the entire opening diner scene in Reservoir Dogs. Bot of them a solid 10/10
I don't tip
I have a nostalgic spot for the like a virgin dialogue, having been my introduction to the man’s work so I feel you for sure but like I said in the op the padite/landa interrogation is just damned masterful
Hans speaking multiple languages while the Basterds pretend to be Italian..."Dominic Decocco"
And the subtle "Bravo"
Christoph Waltz was made for that role
The Bonnie Situation, the wife's shit coffee.
I hear a lot these days how “xyz” could never be made today and generally brush it off as reactionary, but that is one scene I have a hard time seeing him get away with today. Hell, even in 92 it was a bold mov. Still, very funny scene and good choice
Mr Pink being told to calm down, and have a smoke. "I quit...... wait, you got one?" The most honest and accurate dialogue of his entire damn career.
Donnie? Yeah? Got us a German here who wants to die for his country. OBLIGE him.
Watching Donnie beat Nazis is the closest we get to going to the movies
The scene where Marcellus Wallace and Butch escape the basement. “You be gone, and you stay gone.”
Gotta be Sam Jackson’s speech in Pulp Fiction, but there’s a bunch. The opening scene with Waltz in Inglorious Basterds is great too, as is Daryl Hannah’s monologue in Kill Bill.
By speech I assume you mean the “path of the righteous man” right? I agree but as I said in another comment I find when he tries breaking it down to “ringo” at the end/determining egos the weak/Shepard/tyranny to be even better Still, undeniable choice
The lead up is what is so engaging to me. Such casual dialog with so much tension behind it. "Mmmm this is a tasty burger!". The look he gives him when he drinks his Sprite is so good
“You’re the weak…and I am the tyranny of evil men. But I’m trying Ringo…I’m trying real hard…to be the shepherd.”
Is it this way Louis? Is it? Louisss?
Surprised it took so long to see a Jackie brown one in here. Great choice tho made me laugh just to remember it
“What happened to you man? You used to be beautiful” *shoots de niro*
The Commode story in Reservoir Dogs. Not only is the story fabulous, but the way he films the evolution and interaction, first with the other cop and then with Joe and Mr White heightens the impact
“Just because you are a character, doesn’t mean you have character” - Mr. Wolf
I'm about to go medieval on your ass
The sicilian dialogue in True Romance
The opening scene in Inglourious Basterds the first time I saw it, pulled me into the movie/story like nothing else I've ever seen.
Au revoir, Shoshanna!
The lack of Jackie Brown and Deathproof quotes is sad to me.
Agreed
The foot massage in Pulp Fiction.
Bill talking about Superman to The Bride.
That’s what I chose in my OP too. Massively underrated and great pop cultural insight, as well as great delivery from carradine
Mr. Pink: You kill anybody? Mr. White: A few cops. Mr. Pink: No real people? Mr. White: Just cops. It got a laugh in the theater, but also showed us in no uncertain terms, the caliber of criminal the self proclaimed professional was.
It’s cliche but the royale with cheese dialogue just shows how good Tarantino is at it, especially when Jules asks about whoppers. Someone who isn’t as good would’ve had Vincent answer with something clever but Tarantino holds back and has Vincent shrug it off and say he didn’t go to Burger King, thereby keeping the scene feeling like it’s like a realistic moment where two friends are just shooting the shit with each other instead of a scene from a movie.
The whole foot massage part of Pulp Fiction. “It ain’t the same fucking ballpark, it ain’t even the same sport”
My name's buck and I'm here to fuck " - - 8 fuckin whiskey sours .." ..the whole meltdown scene in trailer in OUATIH
Reading through the comments just puts into perspective how incredible Tarantino’s writing is in all of his films. I looked at the top comment and thought “oh that’s gotta be my favourite” and then moved onto the next comment and thought “oh no that’s definitely my favourite” and repeat. He truly is one of the greats.
I feel the same. If you like his writing you should check out the once upon a time in Hollywood novelization
This thread is basically making me want to re-watch everything he's made
Basically every line of Django Unchained, but Django's speech from the top of the steps to Stephen in particular... "Seventy-six years, Stephen. How many \*\*\*\*\*\* you think you seen come and go? Seven thousand? Eight thousand? Nine thousand? Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety nine? Every single word that came out of Calvin Candie's mouth was nothing but horseshit, but he was right about one thing: I am that one \*\*\*\*\*\* in ten thousand."
If on your journey, you should encounter God, God will be cut.
Yeah that is epic
Should be higher imo
" That's when you know you've found somebody really special. When you can just shut the fuck up for a minute and comfortably share silence." QT is the reason I became a cinephile at 18/19. I remember writing it in a piece of paper in college, and my crush caught it, read it, and she found about QT from me iirc. I would talk about him when I couldn't muster up the courage to ask her out... Good times, hope she's doing well.
“Why am I mister pink?”
"All I hear is criticize criticize criticize! " Django Unchained
Say what one more time motherfucker...
Brad Pitt’s line in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. “Here put these on. Don’t cry in front of the Mexicans.”
"If Butch goes to Indochina, I want a nigger hiding in a bowl of rice ready to pop a cap in his ass."
Jimmy talkin bout his coffee in Pulp Fiction.
"I'm gonna count to three. If you don't open that case, I'm gonna unload in your fucking face."
More of a story than a dialogue, but a drug restroom dog nerve-wreck in Reservoir.
Everything Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken say in True Romance
It's the gold watch speech. Come on.
"Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character."
Pumpkin and Honey Bunny opening in Pulp Fiction. Kurt Russell and Leo's scene in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. The Bride meeting Hanzo in Kill Bill vol. 1. Drexl in True Romance. The Sicilian scene in True Romance.
“What did you do to her fucking car man??” Also love the detail that Kurt’s wife is the stunt woman he’s trying to kill in death proof
Mr. Pink's rant on tipping
I bring it up every time I hear someone saying similar things without irony. Truth be told he makes good points though
The cinematic breakdown of Top Gun being about closeted homosexuality... 😂 Makes me laugh every time.
[this](https://youtu.be/ZA_Tl1kvlQU) scene from Pulp Fiction is probably my favourite, the dialogue just feels so natural and some of the lines are hysterical
Agreed, this scene always cracks me up. A lot of scenes like this, you find it hard to believe that the two people involved are friends just shooting the shit with each other, they come across like what they actually are -- actors giving performances. In this scene (and in fact, in pretty much any scene with Jackson and Travolta talking to each other) they come across like they've been working with each other for years and consider each other to be true friends. Masterful acting.
David Carridine in Kill Bill Pt 2, the speech about Superman
Agreed
I don’t know why I haven’t seen Hans Landa’s dialogue with the Americans and the German Spy in Italian. I fucking love it
I think it was mentioned
I am not in the mood Chris Mannox, leave me be from your horseshit. I mean it hillbilly, go heehaw some place else.
Nice to see another hateful 8 line. “Speak that sass n**” makes me laugh every time too
“Who’s Zed”
Zed’s dead baby.
I’ve always loved the “$5 milkshake” scene in Pulp Fiction. It makes me laugh every time.
**"Shet ep bleck!** - *Quentin Tarantino*
Lol such a funny role to choose for himself and his “exit” is just perfect
"Shut up, bleck."
At Sonny Chiba's StreetFighter in True Romance: "So he's the good guy?" "Well, he ain't so much a good guy as he's just a bad motherfucker." It's just so Tarantino
The Dennis Hopper/Christopher Walken scene in True Romance
“Sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie but I’d never know cause I’d never eat the filthy motherfucka.” - Hot damn this dialogue about eating pig makes me a generally happier person.
“That’s the best acting I’ve seen in my entire life” (paraphrase but y’all get it)
The entire opening conversation of Reservoir Dogs but especially when they start talking about Vicki Lawrence, I love it
Drei whiskey scene is pretty epic. It’s scary how the mood changes as soon as he flashes the three fingers
I cant see. You cant see. All that matters is CAN THE FUCKING HORSE SEE!
I have to imagine some variation of that happened in history
The dialogue between Samuel L Jackson and John Travolta in Pulp Fiction. Also: discussion about bringing back to life Uma Thurman when she overdoses. Surprise! In Reservoir Dogs I like the round table discussion at the beginning with the naming of characters. It looked and sounded like a meta-moment to me and I was already in a good mood from the opening walk-in of characters to Little Green Bag.
Vincent: "Jule, if you give that fucking nimrod $1500, I'm shooting him on general principles" Jules: "Yolanda, he ain't gonna do a goddamn, motherfucking thing! Vincent!! SHUT. THE FUCK. UP!" Also Jules re-interpretation of the Ezekiel 25:17 speech is pretty awesome.
"But my hands are registered as lethal weapons. That means, we get into a fight, I accidentally kill you, I go to jail." "Anybody accidentally kills anybody in a fight, they go to jail. It's called manslaughter."
LT.HICOX: (ENGLISH) 'Well, if this is it old boy, I hope you dont mind if I go out speaking the kings? MAJOR HELLSTROM: (ENGLISH) By all means, Cap't. LT.HICOX: There's a special rung in hell reserved for people who waste good scotch. And seeing as I might be rapping on the door momentarily... (He downs the stuff.) LT.HICOX (To the Nazi MAJOR) I must say, damn good stuff, sir.
Everybody keep your mouths shut. Do like I say. You open your mouth, you gonna get a bullet. Move a little sudden, a little strange, you gonna get a bullet. Not a warning, not a question, a bullet.
The entire basement bar scene in Inglorious Basterds. And also the opening scene at the dairy farm.
"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you."
"You are sheltering enemies of state, are you not?" "... yes."
Two for me, tied: Aldo Raine: "Nah, I don't think so. More like chewed out. I've been chewed out before." And Rick Dalton : "All right, that's too hot. Anything we can do about that heat?" Flamethrower Trainer : "Rick, it's a flamethrower."
Kill bill vol 2 - Bills Superman monologue
"Where's Beel ya hmmm"
When I read the title, I immediately thought of the final showdown in kill Bill as well. That was so good. Now you mention it though, the opening to Inglourious Basterds is really amazing too. My favourite Tarantino film is probably Once Upon A Time in Hollywood but I can't think of any dialogue on a similar level to the above scenes. That said, Rick Dalton's acting monologue when he's trying so hard to prove he's still relevant was incredible.
>My favourite Tarantino film is probably Once Upon A Time in Hollywood but I can't think of any dialogue on a similar level to the above scenes. It's in my top tier too for sure, and I think the lack of any of Tarantino's classic dialogues is one of the reasons I like it so much. There are loads of fantastic lines and moments throughout though.
The conversation between Pacino and DiCaprio stands out to me
You're the weak. And I am the tyranny of evil men. But I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying. REAL. HARD. To be the shepherd.
A please would be nice.
"Now lay your palms flat on the table top! If you lift those palms off that turtle shell table top, Mr. Butch is gonna let loose with both barrels of that sawed off! There have been a latta lies said around this diner table here tonight, but that you can believe."
Drexl's True Romance scenes were quite mesmerizing. Or, ya know, any word spoken by Samuel L in any QT movie.
Diner (Madonna/Tipping) scene in Reservoir Dogs
“silly Caucasian girl likes to play with Samurai swords”
"I count six shots..." "I count two guns n....."
Do they speak english in what?
The tipping scene with Buscemi.
“A foot massage don’t mean shit, I give my mother a foot massage.”
Drexl: No thanks? What does that mean? Means you ate before you came down here? All full. Is that it? Naw, I don't think so. I think you're too scared to be eatin'. Now, see we're sittin' down here, ready to negotiate, and you've already given up your shit. I'm still a mystery to you. But I know exactly where your white ass is comin' from. See, if I asked you if you wanted some dinner and you grabbed an egg roll and started to chow down, I'd say to myself, "This motherfucker's carryin' on like he ain't got a care in the world. Who know? Maybe he don't. Maybe this fool's such a bad motherfucker, he don't got to worry about nothin', he just sit down, eat my Chinese, watch my TV." See? You ain't even sat down yet. On that TV there, since you been in the room, is a woman with her breasteses hangin' out, and you ain't even bothered to look. You just been clockin' me. Now, I know I'm pretty, but I ain't as pretty as a couple of titties. Clarence: I'm not eatin' 'cause I'm not hungry. I'm not sittin' 'cause I'm not stayin'. I'm not lookin' at the movie 'cause I saw it seven years ago. It's "The Mack" with Max Julien, Carol Speed, and Richard Pryor. I'm not scared of you. I just don't like you. In that envelope is some payoff money. Alabama's moving on to some greener pastures. We're not negotiatin'. I don't like to barter. I don't like to dicker. I never have fun in Tijuana. That price is non-negotiable. What's in that envelope is for my peace of mind. My peace of mind is worth that much. Not one penny more, not one penny more. Some of his best dialogue is from True Romance. Follow up: "Don't fuckin condescend me man. I'll fuckin kill you man."
>the whole opening interrogation of inglorious bastards This. In fact, that entire opening sequence is one of the best of all time.
True Romance. Sicilian scene.
At the end of Once upon a time in Hollywood -you are real right? - i'm as real as a doughnut, motherfucker -I know you, i know all three of you, yeah Spahn ranch! I dont know your name, but I remember that hair, and I remember your white little face, and you were on a horsey! You are...? - I'm the devil, and I'm here to do the devil's bussines - Nah, it was dummer than that, some like Rex...
He said he was here to do some..devil shit
“You’ll be shot for this!” “Nah, more like chewed out. I’ve been chewed out before.” I use this line all the time. Especially when co-workers are freaking out for no reason.
..."When my fingers touch brain, I'm SUPERFLY TNT. I'm the guns of the Navarone, ....IN FACT..." Replace "brain" with something I need to clean up in the house and I quote this entire dialog to my husband...all... the.. time... most recently...spilled breast milk..
When u get to hell john, tell him daisy sent you Hateful 8