The only true currency, in this bankrupt world, is what you share with someone else when you're UNCOOL. So true on so many levels. Dare to be uncool, for uncool becomes cool, the good cool. Being yourself and unique, god bless you PSH
How is it possible for this man to be on screen so little in this film, and still develop this relationship between these two that resonates so profoundly? Great writing and great acting, that's how. RIP PSH
In real life, they worked together. I used to be a rock writer and I know someone who was in that band of writers. The kid is actually Cameron Crowe who was a rock writer at Creem magazine in his teens. Lester Bangs worked there too. So they knew each other. I guess that wouldn't have made as good of a movie. Anyway, bit of trivia. :-)
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you are uncool." The best line in the best scene in the best movie in the best of all possible worlds. Absolutely brilliant. And 100% true.
There's an important message later in the movie. When the band found out that William wrote the unadulterated story of them, the singer, Jeff Bebe was ranting about how he knew he couldn't trust the writer. He was very focused on the perception of being cool among fans, to the point where the real virtues flew over his head. He belted out "is it that hard to make us look cool!" Russell giving his take on the whole thing saying "maybe we just don't see ourselves the way we really are". The irony is that William sees himself as being uncool and idolizes Stillwater, yet they are having the very same feelings that he is. As it turned out, the fans and the Directors at Rolling Stone adored the band for having a human element in their dynamic, making them interesting; and cool. This moment seemed to strip the concept of being cooler or better than someone else. We're all cool in different ways. William sure didn't have anything about him that made him not so cool; he was writing for Rolling Stone. How cool is that - very. The Lester Bangs's (Hoffman) quote about sharing the true currency with someone who's uncool, means that when you strip away ego and social hierarchy, you truly connect with another person on a profound level. We're all in this game of life in the _bankrupt world_ together. Very good movie; one of my favourites and close to my heart.
"The Lester Bangs's (Hoffman) quote about sharing the true currency with someone when you're uncool" It's this that's what I hear in that passage. So I feel the message changes with it.
I believe that what he says is that "the only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool". The sincerity and honesty, the kindness, when you are humble, and not brimming with pride. I believe the message is to be true to one self. And that is easier when you feel uncool, as you don't have to deal with the oversized ego. But a person can also do it when he/she is popular. It is possible to be a great human being almost always. :)
Miguel Vilhena Thanks for the clarification. That's pretty much what I said in my comment. It's good to see others are having similar thoughts. The quote surely is a good one. I like what you said about someone who's successful/popular can be grounded too.
Yeah, but the original line is a little different, it's not "with someone who's uncool". This expression changes the idea presented in that line in the script. The subject that executes the action (shares) is the one refered as uncool in the movie, possibly also the target of the action, as english is dubious about the second grammatical person. Because if the expression was "with someone who's uncool", it would be dabbling probably about what is commonly called as compassion for the less fortunate, being kind for the one's that are/have less. And that is not what we see in that quote. You should change it, if you think I'm right, so that there is no misconceptions created by that oversight.
"While women will always be a problem for guys like us. Most of the great art in the world is about that very problem. Good looking people, they got no spine. Their art never lasts." - Damn, that's good.
God Dammit. The thing about a truly great character actor is their longevity. They don't have the expiration date that leads have to worry about. He could have gone on for another 30 years. What a fucking waste.
Oh I love this man,I don't think I ever cried so much with Magnolia(which is my favorite movie) but with nurse Phil scenes ,it gets me every time,this guy never had a bad or an unreal performance ever,
Oh My God... my heart just fell to my stomach. That voice, that genius that is, that was and will always be Phillip Seymour Hoffman. . What an incredible talent and lovable human being. Rest In Peace. Love, Chantal
Probably the absolute best dialogue scene ever written in the history of all cinema. So many ideas about life compressed into so few words, delivered with such tenderness and love that one can take from this and apply to their own lives.
@@JohnBock-nq9lr In his defense, he did say "probably" but I agree with you. Much better to say "so and so is the best I've seen/heard/read yet" and stop there cause the world of cinema is vast.
+limptastic genesis Yeah this would make my top 3. I think for my fav I just slightly lean to the Meet me in Montauk scene from eternal sunshine. Both so beautiful.
AngrySam The bookstore Scene in Eternal is great too when she's talking about people vicariously living through her quirkiness. Definitely one of my favorites.
womens will always be problem for guys like us, most of the great art in the world is about that very problem, shit that is so deep and true. RIP to this briliant actor.
+Loop Set He had a drug problem, unfortunately. Don't hate on the actor, I do praise the writer that did write this. That individual is most likely a millionaire as well.
Why aren't all the news outlets going on and on about this great actor's death like they did with Paul Walker? Why aren't people reacting in an over-the-top, rediculous fashion like they did with Paul Walker. Man this country is so ass backwards with it's priorities.
One of my all time favorite movies. A perfect soundtrack. Great writing and acting. Hoffman was flawless in this role (he had bronchitis while shooting his scenes).
"Be honest and unmerciful." Beautiful especially when we live in a world where friends often just want to be affirmed in every thought and action instead of telling the truth.
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." That is such a fantastic statement in every way.
I can never view this scene (or film for that matter) the same way again. It just seems deeply personal with PSH when he says that we are the uncool ones. That is why I loved him as an actor. He was unafraid to be uncool.
Who said he was supposed to pick up his kids. We are commenting on his life and accomplishments. Maybe he was going to eat a pizza too, is that ok with you?
This is so out of context. It was most likely different days. He thought he would be alive in 24 hours to pick them up. We cannot assume both smokin the stuff and picking up the kids was on the same day. He was dead, hence, not picking up the kids.
***** Have you missed the thousands of boring hours of media oxygen the Kardashian horde has sucked out of the media landscape? THEY take the opportunity to opine on anything and everything no matter how insipid or ignorant their comments... We who are subjected to their jizz blast of nonsense can do the same. RANT AWAY fellow K Haters!
What the fuck is wrong with you? Why would you wish death on anyone that has done nothing harmful to you? Beiber is a young man and this guy is middle aged and have seen enough of life.
