Extended Reading
  • Watson 2022-06-12 19:37:16

    Out of control

    The whole film tells a complete crime incident with clever rhythm, familiar subject matter, but handled with space for thought. It's more of a psychological movie than a crime movie.

    When two people who do not have independent criminal personalities cooperate, a third personality is derived, which...

In Cold Blood quotes

  • Dick: Next move... Mexico. Once we beat it out of the country.

    Perry: On what? $43 and a smile and bullshit.

    [First use of the word 'bullshit' in a Hollywood film]

    Dick: You guessed it, chief. It's the smile that does it. Like it says in the commercials, the family that sticks together lives forever.

  • Perry: [to himself, looking in a bathroom mirror] Stick 'em up!

    Perry: Hey, buddy!

    Perry: [realizing he's being watched] How long you been standin' there?

    Dick: Long enough to catch your late late show.