Movie Musings Pillows

Screenwriters pitch movie to studio boss: 'It's a reinterpretation of Bicycle Thieves, that classic of Italian neo-realism. We're calling it, Dude, Where's My Chopper?'

Herman Mankiewicz

"I like movies that resemble my life, so I don't feel like I'm wasting time watching a movie."

Working in the Hazard Zone!

"Housekeeping?!"

A small number of people are afraid of heights, but there is an epidemic fear of widths.

"I got those famous last words you wanted"

'You don't want weather? Not a problem! How about sports, or maybe a nice movie? We can do that! Just put that thing down and let's talk, OK?'

"Want to deal with some unresolved issues or just get another movie."

'How's this new concept? Instead of a gunfight, the hero overpowers the villian with a heartfelt homily on the sanctity of family values.'

"Why don't you just go and see this summer's feel-good movie?"

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, what is up with my hair?!"

'Harlow, why can't you be passionate like Mel Gibson?'

'One chatterbox, a natter natter and two shhhhh's please.'

'It's a 'Free Willy From Hollywood' petition: Would you please sign it...'

Relationship Rating: His and Hers

"We're gonna make, Rose! Keep washing your hands!"

'I preferred her in the margarine commercial.'

'Most of all, I'd like to thank god. . .'

Guys looks in the mirror and sees himself as a prisoner.

'You're right, Mr. Benson, no question about it...I agree...yes! Absolutely! Yes...yes...'

"Which should we go see: the straight romantic comedy where the heroine's best friend is a gay man, or the gay romantic comedy where the hero's best friend is a straight woman?"

The Directors Gut.

'That's the last time I'm sitting in the front row!'

"It seems like only yesterday I was on the verge of getting it all together."

"That was supposed to be us."

Waiting For Superman

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Zeppelins.

"Are there sharks in the water?"

"I'm afraid that's a wrap for this session!"

"Hibernate sounds better than binge watch."

'Mr. Kong?'