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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2025 · 1 MIN

"How do you know you're not a cop?"

from Quotable Cinema · host Cala Vox

"How do you know you're not a cop?"Cruising (1980) is a psychological thriller directed by William Friedkin, starring Al Pacino as Steve Burns, an undercover cop investigating a series of brutal murders targeting gay men in New York’s underground S&M scene. As Burns immerses himself in the subculture, he begins to lose his sense of identity, blurring the line between duty and personal transformation. The film, co-starring Paul Sorvino as his superior and Karen Allen as his girlfriend, sparked controversy for its depiction of LGBTQ+ communities but remains a tense and atmospheric crime thriller.Quotable Cinema: 🎬 Iconic Lines from the Silver Screen 🎥 is a captivating podcast series dedicated to celebrating the most memorable and impactful lines in film history. Each episode delves into the world of classic and contemporary cinema, exploring the stories behind the lines that have moved audiences, defined characters, and left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Listeners can expect a journey through the magic of movie dialogue, from the stirring speeches and witty one-liners to the romantic declarations and philosophical musings that have echoed through theaters. Join us as we celebrate the words that have made us laugh, cry, think, and feel, all while shaping the world of cinema, meticulously curated by Cala Vox. Now magically available for your reading delight as three eBooks, Part 1  (https://amzn.to/4btaCzp), Part 2 (https://amzn.to/4dQLPqg) and Part 3 (https://amzn.to/49W0YWy), on Amazon Kindle.

"How do you know you're not a cop?"Cruising (1980) is a psychological thriller directed by William Friedkin, starring Al Pacino as Steve Burns, an undercover cop investigating a series of brutal murders targeting gay men in New York’s underground S&M scene. As Burns immerses himself in the subculture, he begins to lose his sense of identity, blurring the line between duty and personal transformation. The film, co-starring Paul Sorvino as his superior and Karen Allen as his girlfriend, sparked controversy for its depiction of LGBTQ+ communities but remains a tense and atmospheric crime thriller.Quotable Cinema: 🎬 Iconic Lines from the Silver Screen 🎥 is a captivating podcast series dedicated to celebrating the most memorable and impactful lines in film history. Each episode delves into the world of classic and contemporary cinema, exploring the stories behind the lines that have moved audiences, defined characters, and left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Listeners can expect a journey through the magic of movie dialogue, from the stirring speeches and witty one-liners to the romantic declarations and philosophical musings that have echoed through theaters. Join us as we celebrate the words that have made us laugh, cry, think, and feel, all while shaping the world of cinema, meticulously curated by Cala Vox. Now magically available for your reading delight as three eBooks, Part 1  (https://amzn.to/4btaCzp), Part 2 (https://amzn.to/4dQLPqg) and Part 3 (https://amzn.to/49W0YWy), on Amazon Kindle.

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