Raising Arizona
I’m watching Raising Arizona right now, which I haven’t seen in years. It really holds up. Here’s a hilarious exchange, from H.I.’s (Nicholas Cage) final appearance before the parole board at the beginning of the film:
Parole Board Member 1: They got a name for people like you H.I. That name is called “recidivism.”
Parole Board Member 2: Repeat offender!
Parole Board Member 1: Not a pretty name, is it H.I.?
H.I.: No sir, that’s one bonehead name, but that ain’t me any mo’.
Parole Board Member 1: You’re not just telling us what we want to hear?
H.I.: No sir, no way.
Parole Board Member 2: ‘Cause we just want to hear the truth.
H.I.: Well, then I guess I am telling you what you want to hear.
Parole Board Member 1: Boy, didn’t we just tell you not to do that?
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