FIGHT CLUB (1999) directed by David Fincher, screenplay by Jim Uhls, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk Tyler:You broke your promise. Narrator: Jesus, Tyler! Tyler: You fuckin' talked to her about me. Narrator: Tyler, what the fuck is going on here? Tyler: I ask you for one thing, one simple thing. Narrator: Why do people think that I'm you? Answer me! Tyler: Sit. Narrator: Now answer me. Why do people think that I'm you? Tyler: I think you know. Narrator: No, I don't. Tyler: Yes, you do. Why would anyone possibly confuse you with me? Narrator: Uh...I... I don't know. ... Tyler: You got it. Narrator: No. (Narrator: Do not fuck with us!) Tyler: Say it. Narrator: Because... Tyler: Say it. Narrator: Because we're the same person. Tyler: That's right. (Narrator: We are the all-singing, all-dancing crap-) Narrator: I don't understand this. Tyler: You were looking for a way to change your life. You could not do this on your own. All the ways you wish you could be, that's me. I look like you wanna look, I fuck like you wanna fuck, I am smart, capable, and most importantly, I am free in all the ways that you are not. Narrator: Oh, no. (Narrator: Tyler's not here, Tyler went away, Tyler's gone. Marla: What?) Narrator: This is impossible. Tyler: No. Narrator: This is crazy. Tyler: People do it every day. They talk to themselves. They see themselves as they'd like to be. They don't have the courage you have to just run with it. Naturally, you're still wrestling with it, so sometimes you're still you. (Narrator: We should do this again sometime.) Tyler: Other times, you imagine yourself watching me. (Narrator: If this is your first night at fight club, you have to fight.) Tyler: Little by little, you're just letting yourself become... Tyler Durden. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-6Ko13IAuw Dialogue take-away: We know the Narrator is in big trouble when Tyler continues to dominate the conversation even after he's revealed himself to be imaginary. To keep the Narrator from feeling totally crushed, Tyler throws him a bone by giving him a back-handed compliment on his courage and resourcefulness.

Man, everybody ("everybody" being Dustin, Jessica, Bill, Geena, Teri, and Dabney) looks so young in that clip.

Empire Strikes Back (1980) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peh2T2543ec Darth Vader: There is no escape. Don't make me destroy you. [pauses] Darth Vader: Luke, you do not yet realize your importance. You have only begun to discover your power. Join me, and I will complete your training. With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy. Luke: I'll never join you! Darth Vader: If you only knew the power of the Dark Side. Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father. Luke: He told me enough! He told me *you* killed him! Darth Vader: No. *I* am your father. Luke: No. No. That's not true. That's impossible! Darth Vader: Search your feelings, you *know* it to be true! Luke: [anguished] No! No!

Toy Story 3 (2010) directed by Andrew Stanton, Scott, having trouble finding the particular clip for this (googled everywhere)...but here it is anyway. Buzz: Lotso, there's been a mistake. Lotso: A mistake...?!!! Buzz: The children in the caterpillar room are not age-appropriate for me and my friends. We respectfully request a transfer to the Butterfly Room. Lotso (gestures grandly): Well, request granted! Ken: But, Lotso... Lotso: Hush now, Kenneth! This Toy's shown initiative! Leadership! Why, I'd say we found ourselves a Keeper! (to others) Hear that, everyone?! We got a Keeper! [Lotso lifts Buzz's arm -- World Champion! His Gang applauds dutifully. Lotso throws his arm around Buzz.] Lotso: We're callin' you up to the Big Leagues, son! From now on, you'll have anything you want! Buzz: Excellent! I'll go get my friends. Lotso stops. Lotso: Whoa, whoa! Hold on there, Boss! Those Caterpillar kids need *someone* to play with...! Buzz: But my friends don't belong there! Lotso: Oh, none of us do! I agree! Which is why -- for the good of our community -- we ask the newer toys, the stronger ones to take on the hardships the rest of us can't bear anymore. Buzz: Well, I... I guess that makes sense. [Lotso smiles] Buzz: But I can't accept. We're a family. We stay together. [Lotso's smile fades.] Lotso: Family man, eh? I understand. (sharply) Put him back in the 'Time Out' Chair. Big Baby grabs Buzz and slams him in the toy chair. Buzz: What are you..? What? Unhand me! Lotso: Bring in the bookworm. Dialogue Take-away: Lotso is a typical example of a passive-aggressive villain. Portraying himself as a good leader and pretending to be 'just', but in effect actually using Buzz (and others) for his own corrupted agenda, aka. reeling him in with friendly overtures and then after having him exactly where he wants him, going for the 'kill' and revealing who he really is - a mean old bear.

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Directed by Chris Columbus, Written by Anne Fine (novel), Randi Mayem Singer (screenplay) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqO0trWnIjk (ends at 0:25) [after seeing "Mrs. Doubtfire" peeing while standing up] Chris: Lydia! We gotta call the cops! We gotta dial 911 now! Lydie: Why? Chris: [stammering] Mrs. Doubtfire! He's a she! She's a he! He's a she-she. Lydie: What? Chris: He's half-man, half-woman. Lydie: [screams] WHAT? Dialogue Take-away: Mrs.Doubtfire, an innocent, slow-moving old nanny is actually the complete opposite: a crazy dad, who has gone on the deep end with an agenda: to regain custody of his kids.

sorry, forgot to include a little more in the miss doubtfire quote: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Directed by Chris Columbus, Written by Anne Fine (novel), Randi Mayem Singer (screenplay) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqO0trWnIjk (ends at 0:25) [after seeing "Mrs. Doubtfire" peeing while standing up] Chris: Lydia! We gotta call the cops! We gotta dial 911 now! Lydie: Why? Chris: [stammering] Mrs. Doubtfire! He’s a she! She’s a he! He’s a she-she. Lydie: What? Chris: He’s half-man, half-woman. Lydie: [screams] WHAT? Chris: Yes, I swear! Mrs.Doubtfire: Wait, just calm down. Just relax, please Lydie: You're gonna get it - Chris: in the balls! Lydie: She's got 'em? Chris: She's got everything! Mrs.Doubtfire: All right, listen to me! I am not who you think I am... Chris: No shit. Mrs.Doubtfire: Watch your mouth, young man! Lydia: Oh my god! Chris: Dad? Mrs. Doubtfire (pause): Yeah. Dialogue Take-away: Mrs.Doubtfire, an innocent, slow-moving old nanny is actually the complete opposite: a crazy dad, who has gone on the deep end with an agenda: to regain custody of his kids.

Correction: toy story 3 directed by Lee Unkrich, screenplay: Michael Arndt, story: John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich, Andrew Stanton

Murder by Death (Neil Simon, 1976) spoofed the big reveal (and every other trope surrounding the detective/mystery/noir genre) in a series of scenes that are one reveal after another, growing more and more ridiculous (and funny). Lionel Twain, an eccentric millionaire invites the world's greatest detectives (turned authors) to his home for the weekend. They're all parodies of great fictional detectives. Sam Diamond for Sam Spade, Dick and Dora Charleston for Nick and Nora Charles, etc. He tells them there will be a murder that night. And there are two. But the murders are not what they seem and neither is anything else. In the ending set piece, the characters reveal one secret after another. I can't find them all on Youtube but here's one of Sam Diamond's (played by Peter Falk). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrBMEVBzh1E Oh but there's more. And more, and more! Sam's assistant, Tess Skeffington, reveals that she had a secret relationship with Lionel Twain: Tess Skeffington: "He was very good to me. He would take me to the circus and give me candy. We stopped going when I was about twenty-six. I'm sorry, Sam." Sam Diamond: "Twenty-six? What the hell kind of a circus was it?" In the end, Lionel Twain comes back from the dead to ultimately reveal his master plan. Lionel Twain: "You've tricked and fooled your readers for years. You've tortured us all with surprise endings that made no sense. You've introduced characters in the last five pages that were never in the book before. You've withheld clues and information that made it impossible for us to guess who did it. But now, the tables are turned. Millions of angry mystery readers are now getting their revenge. When the world learns I've outsmarted you, they'll be selling your $1.95 books for twelve cents." But there's a reveal after that too... Take aways - In this comedy, every line is funny, but not every line is a joke. The dialogue doesn't patronize it's audience by explaining the humor. Since it's a spoof, it's supposed to be over the top, and Neil Simon catapults over the top, particularly with Alec Guinness' character reveal.

Up front, Osgood is blithely steering the boat, keeping his eyes straight ahead. Jerry is looking over his shoulder at the activities in the back seat. OSGOOD I called Mama -- she was so happy she cried -- she wants you to have her wedding gown -- it's white lace. JERRY (steeling himself) Osgood -- I can't get married in your mother's dress. She and I -- we' not built the same way. OSGOOD We can have it altered. JERRY (firmly) Oh, no you don't! Look, Osgood -- I'm going to level with you. We can't get married at all. OSGOOD Why not? JERRY Well, to begin with, I'm not a natural blonde. OSGOOD (tolerantly) It doesn't matter. JERRY And I smoke. I smoke all the time. OSGOOD I don't care. JERRY And I have a terrible past. For three years now, I've been living with a saxophone player. OSGOOD I forgive you. JERRY (with growing desperation) And I can never have children. OSGOOD We'll adopt some. JERRY But you don't understand! (he rips off his wig;in a male voice) I'm a MAN! OSGOOD (oblivious) Well -- nobody's perfect. Jerry looks at Osgood, who is grinning from ear to ear, claps his hand to his forehead. How is he going to get himself out of this? But that's another story -- and we're not quite sure the public is ready for it. FADE OUT: THE END -Some Like It Hot (1959) Screenplay by Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWS2NVX6VP0 Of course, this film is a true classic, and closes out with one of the best lines ever. Osgood's indifferent, "non-reaction" to finding out Jerry is a man is priceless, perfect and turns expectation on its head.

Good job, people. Looks like a solid week! Thanks! And keep 'em coming!

Ash turns out to be an android in Alien....a real WTF!? momemnt. As Parker says, "Ash is a god damn robot!" The first time I saw it, I was blown away and was not expecting it one little bit...really didn't know what the hell was going on. There isn't anything before that to suggest robots walk among us....yes, Ash is portrayed as a little shady, but we are not prepared for this. The sequels dilute the impact a little by all using similar tricks at one point or another, but Alien is the grandaddy, and the scene is stunning. I didn't post the fight with Ripley as it doesn't have much dialogue, and I wanted to post the aftermath, where there is dialogue, and some real, hard-hitting realisations....this is a real turning point in the film as the crew hear what they have all been thinking but had not confirmed...."All other priorities rescinded"...oooooooh shit! Text: Ripley: Ash, can you hear me? Ash? Ash: [speaking in an electronic, distorted voice] Yes, I can hear you. Ripley: What was your special order? Ash: You read it. I thought it was clear. Ripley: What was it? Ash: Bring back life form. Priority One. All other priorities rescinded. Parker: The damn company. What about our lives, you son of a bitch? Ash: I repeat, all other priorities are rescinded. Ripley: How do we kill it Ash? There's gotta be a way of killing it. How? How do we do it? Ash: You can't. Parker: That's bullshit. Ash: You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? Perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility. Lambert: You admire it. Ash: I admire its purity. A survivor... unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality. Parker: Look, I am... I've heard enough of this, and I'm asking you to pull the plug. Ash: [Ripley goes to disconnect Ash, who interrupts] Last word. Ripley: What? Ash: I can't lie to you about your chances, but... you have my sympathies. I have been struggling to find the clip and can't find it without some sort of fiddling having been done....I have a link of the dialogue sound clip though. http://www.hark.com/clips/sljwvjgxkx-ash-can-you-hear-me If anyone has the clip, please point us in the right direction! Trivia from IMDB: To get Jones the cat react fearfully to the descending Alien, a German Shepherd was placed in front of him with a screen between the two, so the cat wouldn't see it at first, and came over. The screen was then suddenly removed to make Jones stop, and start hissing.