10 quotes that live rent-free in fans’ heads
In his semi-autobiographical film Almost known, Cameron Crowe created a love letter to music. Set in the 1970s, the story follows a young journalist who finds himself in the life of a rock band called Stillwater and roll as he travels the country. With a soundtrack suitable for any dressing, almost Famous still resonates because of Crowe’s memorable and personal storyline.
Like many of his films, Crowe scenario is littered with inspirational quotes that always affects the heart. Council Penny Lane to feel only the cry of Russell Hammond: “I am a god of gold! Almost known at all. Last year, the film celebrated its 21st anniversary and yet, even after all these years, fans always have a special place for the film.
Lester Bangs shares his opinion
“The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you’re uncool.”
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s legacy continues long after his death. The role of Lester Bangs is one of his best roles and his character had much to say in so little screen time. rock critic who takes William on his radar, Lester aid to steer in the right direction when it comes to his article.
Whenever William needs to be reassured, he called Lester, so when William returns home and faces his impending article, that’s what he did. In one of the most memorable dialogues, Lester poured his soul into a speech about not being cool that anyone who feels moved in this world would understand. This also strengthens the power of the game Hoffman in the way he delivers lines.
William Miller asks
“So Russell, what do you like about music? / To begin? Everything?”
Towards the end of the film, while all the tour of lights went out, the young William Miller back in the real world with nothing to show for his time on the road. When Russell decides to fix things with Penny Lane, she sends to William instead.
The young writer finally gets the interview he was waiting for. The one and only question is the ultimate. Russell’s response is by far the most relevant dialog whole movie because for anyone who loves anything like the characters Almost known love music, the answer is the truth they all feel inside.
Anita Miller explains why she is leaving
“This song explains why I am leaving home to become a flight attendant.”
Music plays an important role in Almost known. As a character, the music has important lessons to teach, so it makes sense that Anita uses music to speak to his mother.
Anita feels trapped in a house of lies. His mother forbids any kind of entertainment, be it food, the Christmas party in September or rock and roll. To be free and to live a life beyond the reach of her mother, she expresses her desire to be an air hostess in a way that only Simon & Garfunkel can do; through their song “America. “It resonates with anyone who feels at a loss for words.
Elaine Miller shares her fears with her students
“The rock stars kidnapped my son!”
Frances McDormand embodies Elaine Miller, the tense and overprotective mother of William. She is determined to prevent her son from becoming like her rebellious sister. Elaine was very memorable lines ranging from a warning to his son not to take illegal drugs confirmation that Simon and Garfunkel were potted.
During Elaine teaches, she lets one of his best lines. His lecture on Carl Jung and his intuition is interrupted by his fear of losing his son. She stops and says the reply, the broken voice as she insists that rock stars took his son even if it is far from the case.
Penny Lane shares her philosophy
“I always tell girls, never take it seriously, if you never take it seriously, you will never hurt yourself, you will never hurt yourself, you will always have fun, and IIf you already feel alone, just go to the record store and are visiting friends. “
The memorable Kate Hudson, in one of his best roles, embodies Penny Lane, the heart of Almost known. She is the founder bandages after their favorite groups not because they are famous but because of the music. Penny Lane is a real music fan and has set his sights on Stillwater.
Driving at a Los Angeles hotel party to meet the group, she gives some relevant advice to the young William. The philosophy is true for all those who have ever felt to have a place for them to which to turn, they do not feel alone in this world.
Sapphire on what it means to be a fan
“They do not even know what it is to be a fan. You know? Really love a piece of music silly, or group, so much that it hurts.”
Cameron Crowe knows the music and understands the importance it plays in the life of a person. Some of the most relevant quotes of the film surrounding the impact of music and Sapphire told the truth about what being a fan.
When Stillwater finishes his tour and that everyone is about to separate, the audience sees one of the last waltz dressings to say goodbye. Sapphire converses with Russell as they tackle the new bandages of their lack of birth control, the fact that they eat all the meat and that neither of them know what it means to be truly a fan. .
Lester Bangs And Music
“Music, you know, real music – not just rock and roll – it chooses you.”
Hoffman’s performance as Lester Bangs is truly iconic, so it is not surprising that he receives another memorable quote. The first time the audience sees Lester, he speaks with a radio host in town. William looks through a window on the outside as he is, as viewers fascinated by rock critic.
His first line on the music, it chooses you, stands out in a script full of meaningful quotes. No matter whether it’s rock and roll, pop or classical music is music and she lives in the soul of everyone. Without music, life would be?
Russell Hammond in acid
“I am a god of gold!”
One of the most emblematic lines of Almost known is by Stillwater guitarist Russell Hammond. After a show in Topeka, Russell is looking for something real. With William by her side, both are invited to a house party by real children Topeka. This is where Russell ends up on acid.
In a moment of doubt hilarious, William Dick application on the phone, the manager of Stillwater, how to know if the drug is working. He gets the answer when Russell stands on the roof fan overlooking a pool and shouts: “I” I am a golden god. It’s a phrase that is worth to be repeated with other memorable quotes Russell while he was on acid, including “I use drugs” and “I dig the music.”
Jeff Bebe reminds everyone who he is
“It’s good! I’m easy to forget! Leave me behind! I’m the lead singer of a bitch!”
While most of the lines Almost known are honest and relatable, others laugh. As Jeff Bebe, the lead singer of Stillwater, Jason Lee knows exactly what kind of character he is. He’s arrogant, but does not take itself too seriously. He is the lead singer, but Russell seems to attract more attention as mystical guitarist than him.
So it’s comical when the group takes off leaving a service station Jeff in the bathroom. He jokes that it’s easy to forget as he continues the bus on the deserted road. The delivery of the line by Jason is punctuated by comic timing that comes straight from the wheelhouse.
Penny Lane expresses desire to leave town
“I need a new crowd.”
Penny Lane may prefer the company of famous people, but it connects to people like William, a writer who lives in the same city. Having met for the first time, Penny expresses his desire to escape his life and live in Morocco for one year.
The additional line it needs a new crowd is so perfectly the character. Later, she asks William if he wants to come and William quickly said yes. In many ways, Penny Lane is like many members of the public. With writing Crowe and Hudson charisma, it is not surprising that the world is in love with her.
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