Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series)
Episode dated 12 February 1997 (1997)
Gene Siskel: Self
Quotes
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Gene Siskel : [discussing the Star Wars special edition re-releases] Now a whole new generation can see it on the big screen.
David Letterman : It's a gimmick, it's just a gimmick to get your $8 damn dollars.
Gene Siskel : No, let 'em see it on the big screen.
David Letterman : Rent it. Go down to the Blockbuster and rent the son of a bitch.
[audience laughter]
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David Letterman : [discussing the nominees for Best Actor] Best Actor, pretty boy, Tom Cruise. Well there ya go. No more calls, call the police.
Gene Siskel : No, I think it'll be "Shine", I think "Shine" will win.
David Letterman : They'll give it to Tom Cruise.
Gene Siskel : No. "Shine", and the guy from "Shine", Geoffrey Rush.
David Letterman : Geoffrey Rush was here last night.
Roger Ebert : Don't be surprised if Billy Bob Thornton pulls it out.
David Letterman : Oh, now there, he was also here. That was a great part. You guys see that one?
Roger Ebert : I loved it.
David Letterman : That's a good film. Um, but yeah, I think it'll be pretty boy Tom Cruise.
Gene Siskel : No, Geoffrey Rush. They go for actors that conquer problems.
David Letterman : No no no, they want the glamour. They want the glamour. They want pretty boy out there with his wife.
Roger Ebert : Well what greater problem could there be to conquer than being a sports agent?
David Letterman : Yeah, exactly. Good point, Roger. Thank you very much.
[audience laughter]