1001 Albums Summary

"Then tell me, future boy, who's President of the United States in 1985?" "Ronald Reagan." "Ronald Reagan? The actor? Then who's vice-president, Jerry Lewis? I suppose Jane Wyman is the First Lady!" Back to the Future (1985)

"Ya like Jazz?" Bee Movie (2007)

“Leave your worries for awhile, they will still be there when you get back, and your memories aren't invited.” The Master (2012)

“George Washington was in a cult, and the cult was into aliens, man.” Dazed and Confused (1993)

“I once thought I had mono for an entire year. It turned out I was just really bored.” Wayne’s World (1992)

“They keep creating new ways to celebrate mediocrity.” The Incredibles (2004)

“God of Rock, thank you for this chance to kick ass. We are your humble servants. Please give us the power to blow people's minds with our high voltage rock. In your name, we pray. Amen.” School of Rock (2003)

“You take sugar?” “No thank you, Turkish. I'm sweet enough.” Snatch (2000)

“Duke, let's go do some crimes.” “Yeah. Let's go get sushi and not pay.” Repo Man (1984)

“They're not scared of you. They're scared of what you represent to 'em.” Easy Rider (1969)

“No, I'm just a struggling Black man trying to keep my dick hard in a cruel and harsh world.” Do the Right Thing (1989)

“Sometimes all I want is to head west on 20 in a car I can't afford, with a plan I don't have, just me, my music, and the road.” Baby Driver (2017)

“Not great, not terrible.” Chernobyl (2019)

“Purple Rain?” “No.” “Sign o' the Times?” “Definitely not.” “The 'Batman' soundtrack?” “Throw it.” “Dire Straits?” “Throw it.” Shawn of the Dead (2004)

“When did you start hearing voices.” “1963.” Love and Mercy (2014)

“1,000 years from now there will be no guys and no girls, just wankers. Sounds great to me.” Trainspotting (1996)

“What a loss to spend that much time with someone, only to find out that she's a stranger.” Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Singer: “I gave my love a cherry that had no stone. I gave my love a chicken that had no bone. I gave my love a story that had no end. I gave my love a…” Bluto takes the guitar and smashes it. Bluto: “Sorry.” Animal House (1978)

“Gettin' the shakes now. Last call for drinks. Bar's closin' down. Sun's out. Where we goin' for breakfast? Don't wanna go far. Rough night. Tired, baby. Tired...” Carlito’s Way (1993)

“I award you no points. And may god have mercy on your soul.” Billy Madison (1995)

“As a child I felt myself to be alone, and I am still, because I know things and must hint at things which others apparently know nothing of...” Amelie (2001)

“Ah, horseshit. You fuckin' hippies came up here to smoke dope on a dark road, huh?” Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

“Some say life is hard, but that is just talk. It is good to be alive, it is exciting!” Dreams (1990)

“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” Mulan (1998)

“I know that there are a lot of us who stay in bad relationships because we have convinced ourselves that being disrespected is better than being alone.” Girls Trip (2017)

“See, white folks, they like the blues just fine. They just don't like the people who make it.” Sinners (2025)

“You know, uh, I never thought I'd say this to anybody, but you two smoke entirely too much reefer.” Half Baked (1998)

“Yes, sir. We're just passing through. We're on our way to France, sir. I have nothing to declare, sir. I throw myself at the mercy of the court!” Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (1980)

“You love this woman, don't ya?” “Yes.” “Do you wanna hold her?” “Yes!” “Please her?” “Yes!” “Then ya gotta, gotta try a little TENDERNESS! Chicks love that romantic crap!” Shrek (2001)

“I am the patron saint of mediocrity.” Amadeus (1984)

“Only posers die, you fucking idiot!” SLC Punk (1998)

“The world is not in your books and maps. It's out there." The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012),

“Jesus H. Tap-Dancing Christ. I have seen the light!” The Blues Brother (1980)

“I'm not locked in here with you, you're locked in here with me.” Watchmen (2009)

“Just relax. Find your center.” Caddyshack (1980)

“We're a tribute band...” “No, dude. We are a cover band.” Rock Star (2001)

“I get so bored I could scream.” Gone With the Wind (1939)

“I’m not a slacker. I’m just on a really long holiday.” Reality Bites (1994)

“God forbid one day you have a son like you, Jeremiah. A boy who lies through his teeth, buys demonic records, and smokes the dope!” Detroit Rock City (1999)

“Luck has nothing to do with it. It's talent. Exit, stage right.” Yogi’s First Christmas (1980)

“Do you think that if you were falling in space... that you would slow down after a while, or go faster and faster?” Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)

“They say the open road helps you think. About where you've been and where you're going.” Furious 7 (2015)

“Keep singing. Maybe they will throw some fruit for dessert.” An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991)

"Rock 'n' Roll will stand, man.” American Graffiti (1973)

“You're another one of those hippie dope fiends...” Inherent Vice (2014)

“This is either madness or brilliance." "It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide.” Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

“Besides, it's just punk rock, man. You know, you don't have to know how to play. All you just got to do is be a punk, man. We could do that.” Check and Chong’s Up in Smoke (1978)

“You could get killed chasing after your damn fortune and glory!” “Maybe. But not today.” Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

“I have come here to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And I’m all out of bubblegum.” They Live (1985)

“I would like to sing this song, it's about love, and hate. Psychedelically speaking I am talking about the power.” The Producers (1967)

“Next time is next time. Now is now.” Perfect Days (2023)

“You hear the bass? Right? You hear it? It kicks. It turns. It curls up your belly. Makes you wanna freaky-deaky, right?” Boogie Nights (1997)

“What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.” Billy Madison (1995)

“Yesterday was a good result for us. We had a laugh, we had a few pints, cheered on the mighty Hammers. We was completely outnumbered, but we stuck by our mates and we stood our ground. No matter what happened. That's what it's all about.” Green Street Hooligans (2005)

“Hey, hey, Sal, how come you ain't got no brothers up on the wall here?” Do the Right Thing (1989)

“Our culture has made us feel like we're not a part of it, like we're minor. It's a conspiracy of the majority, really. Fear is always the excuse.” A Single Man (2009)

“But I'm just a rock 'n roll singer. I'm not a crook.” Batman (1966)

“You silver-tongued devil, you.” Django: Unchained (2012)

“Dear diary, my teen angst bullshit has a body count.” Heathers (1989)

“Most people go to their graves with their music inside them.” Music Within (2007)

“When playin' jazz you always has a welcome mat 'cause everybody digs a swingin' cat.” The Aristocats (1970)

“This aggression will not stand, man.” The Big Lebowski (1998)

“I liked that guitar. It sounded good. I started moving around to the music, swinging my hips.” Forrest Gump (1994)

“This is my happening and it freaks me out!” Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970)

“Our son just called me a bitch.” Donnie Darko (2001)

“We're all different. Him, especially. But there's something kind of fantastic about that, isn't there?” Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)