Two possible Daily Dialogue themes for next week
Okay, we’ve got two strong possibilities for next week. Per comments on this post, we have:
Peter Dwight said…
This is my Boomstick! (can’t remember if we’ve done this theme) Characters talking about their guns.
Army of Darkness
“This is my boomstick…”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twtvr4e7O2M
Fifth Element
“Voila, the ZF-1…”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pxjnl1yuXk
A Christmas Story
“I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle! “
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppOXpyhM2wA
JD Walters said…
How about poignant father-son exchanges? Examples:
The Namesake
Gogol Ganguli: [after being told the origin of his name] Baba, is that what you think of when you think of me? Do I remind you of that night?
Ashoke Ganguli: Not at all. You remind me of everything that followed. Everyday since then has been a gift…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sOaA-4Y8tI
Return of the Jedi
Darth Vader: Luke… help me take this mask off.
Luke: But you’ll die.
Darth Vader: Nothing… can stop that now. Just for once… let me… look on you with my *own* eyes.
[Luke takes off Darth Vader’s mask one piece at a time. Underneath, Luke sees the face of a pale, scarred, bald-headed, old man — his father, Anakin. Anakin sadly looks at Luke]
Anakin: Now… go, my son. Leave me.
Luke: No. You’re coming with me. I’ll not leave you here, I’ve got to save you.
Anakin: You already… have, Luke. You were right. You were right about me. Tell your sister… you were right.
[Anakin slumps down in death]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftCaqdwrZcM
The Lion King
Mufasa’s ghost: [apears among the stars] Simba, you have forgotten me.
Adult Simba: No. How could I?
Mufasa’s ghost: You have forgotten who you are and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the Circle of Life.
Adult Simba: How can I go back? I’m not who I used to be.
Mufasa’s ghost: Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true king. Remember..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byDN8aoR4TI
Rocky Balboa
Rocky: …I’m always gonna love you no matter what. No matter what happens. You’re my son and you’re my blood. You’re the best thing in my life. But until you start believing in yourself, ya ain’t gonna have a life. [Beat, then walks away] Don’t forget to visit your mother.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfXw-E7HUq8
Superman: The Movie
Jonathan Kent: Yeah, I know, you can do all these amazing things and sometimes you feel like you will just go bust unless you can tell people about them.
Young Clark Kent: Yeah. I mean every time I kick the football I can make a touchdown. Every time! I mean, is it showing off if somebody’s doing the things he’s capable of doing? Is a bird showing off when it flies?
Jonathan Kent: No, no. Now, you listen to me. When you first came to us, we thought people would come and take you away because, when they found out, you know, the things you could do… and that worried us a lot. But then a man gets older, and he starts thinking differently and things get very clear. And one thing I do know, son, and that is you are here for a *reason*. I don’t know whose reason, or whatever the reason is… Maybe it’s because… uh… I don’t know. But I do know one thing. It’s *not* to score touchdowns. Huh?
[they laugh]
Young Clark Kent: Thanks, Dad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihVPxjno3Yw&feature=related
Any lines of dialogue you remember re a character talking about their gun or memorable father-son exchanges, please post in comments.
Remember to check out IMDB.com for actual quotes. If you have the time to search YouTube for an accompanying video, groovy.
Thanks, Peter and JD. If we get enough suggestions per each theme, I’ll run them in consecutive weeks.
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