Can You Finish The Movie Quote? w/ Ben Shapiro

Ben Shapiro and his staff engage in a movie quote challenge, where Shapiro demonstrates his extensive knowledge of classic films by completing iconic lines.

• Ben Shapiro successfully completed multiple iconic movie quotes, demonstrating extensive film knowledge.

• Discussions included evaluations of film trilogies, actor career shifts, and the brilliance of classic cinema.

• Shapiro shared his personal opinions on film quality and memorable performances by actors like Robert De Niro, Humphrey Bogart, and Peter Sellers.

Ben Shapiro is tested on his knowledge of famous movie quotes by his staff, successfully completing lines from several films including 'Back to the Future,' 'Meet the Parents,' and 'Casablanca.' While enjoying the challenge, Shapiro also shares personal opinions on movie quality, acting performances, and the changing landscape of comedic humor in cinema. The discussion highlights his deep appreciation for classic films and specific actors.

Movie Quote Challenge

• 00:00:36 The podcast opens with Ben Shapiro preparing for a movie quote challenge, asserting his extensive knowledge of cinema. His staff tests him by having him complete famous lines, starting with 'Zoolander' and quickly moving on to 'Back to the Future.' Shapiro correctly finishes the quote 'Are you telling me you built a time machine out of a DeLorean?' and discusses the trilogy's quality, noting 'Back to the Future Part II' is dark for kids but has a fantastic latter half, while 'Part I' and 'Part III' are more family-friendly.

• 00:02:38 Shapiro's staff then challenges him with a line from 'Meet the Parents,' prompting him to complete 'You can milk anything with nipples.' This leads to a discussion about Robert De Niro's career trajectory, suggesting 'Meet the Parents' marked the 'last good version' of his comedic phase before he became a parody of himself. Shapiro compares this to Al Pacino's evolution into 'Shouty Al,' indicating a common path for legendary actors.

• 00:03:54 Next, a quote from 'Casablanca' is presented: 'Play it, Sam. Play it as…' Shapiro, after a brief moment, completes it with 'As Time Goes By,' expressing deep affection for the film, which he considers one of the greatest movies ever made. He reveals the iconic role of Humphrey Bogart was initially intended for Ronald Reagan and praises the film's cast, including Peter Lorre and Claude Rains, emphasizing its unbelievable script and legendary scenes.

• 00:05:54 The challenge continues with a quote from Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove': 'Gentlemen, you can't fight here. This is the War Room.' Shapiro correctly identifies the line and praises the film, calling it brilliant despite its left-wing politics, and appreciates Peter Sellers' multi-role performance and George C. Scott's acting. He shares his preference for 'Paths of Glory' as his favorite Kubrick film, noting the first half of 'Full Metal Jacket' is extraordinary.