“The Brothers McMullen” quotes

(1995)
Movie The Brothers McMullen
Title The Brothers McMullen
Year 1995
Director Edward Burns
Genre Drama, Comedy, Romance
Plot – The movie tells the story of three Irish brothers who have immigrated to New York and are struggling with a traditional upbringing and the pursuit of true love. The oldest of the three is romantic and catholic, the second escapes challenging ties, the youngest wants a solid and lasting relationship. And they all have difficulties with women. Winner of the Grand Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
All actors – Shari Albert, Maxine Bahns, Catharine Bolz, Connie Britton, Edward Burns, Peter Johansen, Jennifer Jostyn, Michael McGlone, Elizabeth McKay, Jack Mulcahy
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“The Brothers McMullen” Quotes 9 quotes
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    “I like being a pessimist. It helps me deal with my inevitable failure.”
    Edward Burns - Barry McMullen
    [Tag:failure, pessimism]
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    “Man is like a banana. Strong and firm, bright and phallic, and he's protected by his all-important shield. But, when a woman comes along, you know, she sees this bright phallic beast and she wants it. So, she starts peeling away your all-important shield. First, she wants to see your romantic side, then she wants to see your passionate side,...” (continue)(continue reading)
    Edward Burns - Barry McMullen
    [Tag:men, relationships, women]
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    “What am I going to do with my life? You know I didn't think college was actually going to end.”
    Michael McGlone - Patrick McMullen
    [Tag:life, planning, university]
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    “- Barry McMullen: Speaking of our favorite wife beating, child abusing alcoholic, I went to the cemetery today.
    - Patrick McMullen: And?
    - Barry McMullen: And I'm happy to report that he's still dead.”

    Edward Burns - Barry McMullen
    Michael McGlone - Patrick McMullen
    [Tag:abuse, death, father]
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    “I don't need any new ideas. I'm confused enough already.”
    Michael McGlone - Patrick McMullen
    [Tag:confusion, ideas]
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    “She keeps peeling and peeling until you're left there butt naked, totally exposed with your balls blowing in the wind. And that's when she gets her knife, and she cuts away your manhood piece by piece until she's having your cock in her corn flakes.”

    Edward Burns - Barry McMullen
    [Tag:genitalia, manhood]
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    “- Patrick McMullen: She wants me back.
    - Jack McMullen: What about the baby?
    - Patrick McMullen: She had a miscarriage.
    - Jack McMullen: Jesus, talk about the luck of the Irish.”
    Michael McGlone - Patrick McMullen
    Jack Mulcahy - Jack McMullen
    [Tag:children, loss]
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    “- Jack McMullen: Jesus! How about a mercy flush...?
    - Patrick McMullen: Hey, I'm going to the bathroom here. What do you expect it to smell like...?
    - Jack McMullen: Yeah? Well, you ought to be going to a doctor. Either that or I'll get Molly to change butchers.”
    Jack Mulcahy - Jack McMullen
    Michael McGlone - Patrick McMullen
    [Tag:diet, doctors, stink]
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    “Listen, you better find some inspiration soon. For one thing, you need the money. And you know what? It's embarrassing - I've gotta tell the people in my business that my best young writer lives on Long Island. Writers live in Manhattan, Barry. Joey Butafucco's live on Long Island. You know what I'm saying?”
    Peter Johansen - Marty
    [Tag:business, money, writers]
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