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yamen-yamel — 10 years ago(February 02, 2016 12:58 AM)

The script of this movie is a holy stunning work ..

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PrometheusTree64 — 10 years ago(March 23, 2016 12:06 PM)

Yes, Joe Mankiewicz was one of the finest writers to ever pass thru Hollywood (his brother Herman wrote CITIZAN KANE, so it was genetic).
The only film I can think of with dialogue as withering is 1968's LION IN WINTER with Katharine Hepburn (but avoid the TV remake).
LBJ's mistress on JFK:

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marckymarc71 — 9 years ago(July 10, 2016 12:46 AM)

I thought his previous film A LETTER TO THREE WIVES was just about as good as EVE. Quite the 2 years for Mankiewicz.
"Who's running this airline?!"

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bamstrait — 9 years ago(April 29, 2016 06:39 AM)

It is the greatest script ever.

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PussyCrusher_Principal — 9 years ago(August 17, 2016 11:25 AM)

I was struck by same thought while watching it again last night, great lines, timing, everything

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mariakelly-04164 — 9 years ago(September 15, 2016 10:13 PM)

The script is exquisite. My favorite lines:
Bill: Zanuck is impaintant, he wants me, he needs me
Margo: Zanuck, Zanuck, Zanuck! What are you two, lovers?
Bill: Only in some ways. You're prettier.
Perfection! My only question is: How did they get those lines past the censors? Or more importantly, how did they get those lines past Darryl Zanuck?
Fasten Your Seatbelts, It's Going To Be A Bumpy Night.

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nutsberryfarm — 9 years ago(February 01, 2017 10:55 PM)

bribery.
"You have to live life to its full chorizo!"-Mario Batali

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mariakelly-04164 — 9 years ago(February 09, 2017 03:22 AM)

LOT'S of bribery.
Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night.

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MinJeta — 3 months ago(December 28, 2025 03:29 AM)

The argument with Lloyd and Margo was astonishingly well done. Not just the script but the blocking too, with it carrying on as Lloyd goes to leave the theatre. He really didn't want to let her have the last word!
"The trouble is most people are twats or cunts. Or both."