"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you are uncool." The best line in the best scene in the best movie in the best of all possible worlds. Absolutely brilliant. And 100% true.
How is it possible for this man to be on screen so little in this film, and still develop this relationship between these two that resonates so profoundly? Great writing and great acting, that's how. RIP PSH
In real life, they worked together. I used to be a rock writer and I know someone who was in that band of writers. The kid is actually Cameron Crowe who was a rock writer at Creem magazine in his teens. Lester Bangs worked there too. So they knew each other. I guess that wouldn't have made as good of a movie. Anyway, bit of trivia. :-)
There's an important message later in the movie. When the band found out that William wrote the unadulterated story of them, the singer, Jeff Bebe was ranting about how he knew he couldn't trust the writer. He was very focused on the perception of being cool among fans, to the point where the real virtues flew over his head. He belted out "is it that hard to make us look cool!" Russell giving his take on the whole thing saying "maybe we just don't see ourselves the way we really are". The irony is that William sees himself as being uncool and idolizes Stillwater, yet they are having the very same feelings that he is. As it turned out, the fans and the Directors at Rolling Stone adored the band for having a human element in their dynamic, making them interesting; and cool. This moment seemed to strip the concept of being cooler or better than someone else. We're all cool in different ways. William sure didn't have anything about him that made him not so cool; he was writing for Rolling Stone. How cool is that - very. The Lester Bangs's (Hoffman) quote about sharing the true currency with someone who's uncool, means that when you strip away ego and social hierarchy, you truly connect with another person on a profound level. We're all in this game of life in the _bankrupt world_ together. Very good movie; one of my favourites and close to my heart.
"The Lester Bangs's (Hoffman) quote about sharing the true currency with someone when you're uncool" It's this that's what I hear in that passage. So I feel the message changes with it.
I believe that what he says is that "the only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool". The sincerity and honesty, the kindness, when you are humble, and not brimming with pride. I believe the message is to be true to one self. And that is easier when you feel uncool, as you don't have to deal with the oversized ego. But a person can also do it when he/she is popular. It is possible to be a great human being almost always. :)
Miguel Vilhena Thanks for the clarification. That's pretty much what I said in my comment. It's good to see others are having similar thoughts. The quote surely is a good one. I like what you said about someone who's successful/popular can be grounded too.
Yeah, but the original line is a little different, it's not "with someone who's uncool". This expression changes the idea presented in that line in the script. The subject that executes the action (shares) is the one refered as uncool in the movie, possibly also the target of the action, as english is dubious about the second grammatical person. Because if the expression was "with someone who's uncool", it would be dabbling probably about what is commonly called as compassion for the less fortunate, being kind for the one's that are/have less. And that is not what we see in that quote. You should change it, if you think I'm right, so that there is no misconceptions created by that oversight.
The only true currency, in this bankrupt world, is what you share with someone else when you're UNCOOL. So true on so many levels. Dare to be uncool, for uncool becomes cool, the good cool. Being yourself and unique, god bless you PSH
Probably the absolute best dialogue scene ever written in the history of all cinema. So many ideas about life compressed into so few words, delivered with such tenderness and love that one can take from this and apply to their own lives.
@@JohnBock-nq9lr In his defense, he did say "probably" but I agree with you. Much better to say "so and so is the best I've seen/heard/read yet" and stop there cause the world of cinema is vast.
"While women will always be a problem for guys like us. Most of the great art in the world is about that very problem. Good looking people, they got no spine. Their art never lasts." - Damn, that's good.
+limptastic genesis Yeah this would make my top 3. I think for my fav I just slightly lean to the Meet me in Montauk scene from eternal sunshine. Both so beautiful.
AngrySam The bookstore Scene in Eternal is great too when she's talking about people vicariously living through her quirkiness. Definitely one of my favorites.
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." That is such a fantastic statement in every way.
"Be honest and unmerciful." Beautiful especially when we live in a world where friends often just want to be affirmed in every thought and action instead of telling the truth.
One of my all time favorite movies. A perfect soundtrack. Great writing and acting. Hoffman was flawless in this role (he had bronchitis while shooting his scenes).
Oh I love this man,I don't think I ever cried so much with Magnolia(which is my favorite movie) but with nurse Phil scenes ,it gets me every time,this guy never had a bad or an unreal performance ever,
Oh My God... my heart just fell to my stomach. That voice, that genius that is, that was and will always be Phillip Seymour Hoffman. . What an incredible talent and lovable human being. Rest In Peace. Love, Chantal
I can never view this scene (or film for that matter) the same way again. It just seems deeply personal with PSH when he says that we are the uncool ones. That is why I loved him as an actor. He was unafraid to be uncool.
Who said he was supposed to pick up his kids. We are commenting on his life and accomplishments. Maybe he was going to eat a pizza too, is that ok with you?
This is so out of context. It was most likely different days. He thought he would be alive in 24 hours to pick them up. We cannot assume both smokin the stuff and picking up the kids was on the same day. He was dead, hence, not picking up the kids.
womens will always be problem for guys like us, most of the great art in the world is about that very problem, shit that is so deep and true. RIP to this briliant actor.
+Loop Set He had a drug problem, unfortunately. Don't hate on the actor, I do praise the writer that did write this. That individual is most likely a millionaire as well.
Just here to comment how excellent this film is and how I hope the future citizens of Earth appreciate it for all of the beautiful and subtle-tragedy moments it captures.
God Dammit. The thing about a truly great character actor is their longevity. They don't have the expiration date that leads have to worry about. He could have gone on for another 30 years. What a fucking waste.
The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you are uncool.......first time I have seen this ....great dialogue!!!
Yeah, I thought he was great, too (don't forget the part of Dusty he played in Twister). Did you know Lenny Bruce died in a similar fashion? So sad to lose him.
"I'm always home, I'm uncool." Not a better statement out there that I can relate with.
Paul Koenig same here
YEP
2020: Hold My Beer
Also the dialogue have sense with the dialogue of Penny Lane: "You're home"
Me too, I am so uncool, but I realized it when I was 19, and I own it
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you are uncool." The best line in the best scene in the best movie in the best of all possible worlds. Absolutely brilliant. And 100% true.
My favorite movie line ever
This was my senior quote
@@steventaylor8421You’re well ahead of the game, my friend! 😁
I still think about and quote this line. So amazing.
How is it possible for this man to be on screen so little in this film, and still develop this relationship between these two that resonates so profoundly? Great writing and great acting, that's how. RIP PSH
Anthony Hopkins was only on screen in SOTL for 16 minutes and he scared the hell out of people. It's called being a great actor with talent
In real life, they worked together. I used to be a rock writer and I know someone who was in that band of writers. The kid is actually Cameron Crowe who was a rock writer at Creem magazine in his teens. Lester Bangs worked there too. So they knew each other. I guess that wouldn't have made as good of a movie. Anyway, bit of trivia. :-)
Philip Seymour Hoffman, gone too soon, and check him out in Doubt also.
I was depressed when he passed.
Best in the game, rip
“I’m always home, I’m uncool!”
One of my favorite lines of all time.
There's an important message later in the movie. When the band found out that William wrote the unadulterated story of them, the singer, Jeff Bebe was ranting about how he knew he couldn't trust the writer. He was very focused on the perception of being cool among fans, to the point where the real virtues flew over his head. He belted out "is it that hard to make us look cool!" Russell giving his take on the whole thing saying "maybe we just don't see ourselves the way we really are". The irony is that William sees himself as being uncool and idolizes Stillwater, yet they are having the very same feelings that he is. As it turned out, the fans and the Directors at Rolling Stone adored the band for having a human element in their dynamic, making them interesting; and cool.
This moment seemed to strip the concept of being cooler or better than someone else. We're all cool in different ways. William sure didn't have anything about him that made him not so cool; he was writing for Rolling Stone. How cool is that - very.
The Lester Bangs's (Hoffman) quote about sharing the true currency with someone who's uncool, means that when you strip away ego and social hierarchy, you truly connect with another person on a profound level. We're all in this game of life in the _bankrupt world_ together.
Very good movie; one of my favourites and close to my heart.
"The Lester Bangs's (Hoffman) quote about sharing the true currency with someone when you're uncool"
It's this that's what I hear in that passage. So I feel the message changes with it.
Miguel Vilhena I'm not sure what you mean. Can you elaborate?
I believe that what he says is that "the only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool".
The sincerity and honesty, the kindness, when you are humble, and not brimming with pride.
I believe the message is to be true to one self. And that is easier when you feel uncool, as you don't have to deal with the oversized ego. But a person can also do it when he/she is popular. It is possible to be a great human being almost always. :)
Miguel Vilhena Thanks for the clarification. That's pretty much what I said in my comment. It's good to see others are having similar thoughts. The quote surely is a good one.
I like what you said about someone who's successful/popular can be grounded too.
Yeah, but the original line is a little different, it's not "with someone who's uncool". This expression changes the idea presented in that line in the script. The subject that executes the action (shares) is the one refered as uncool in the movie, possibly also the target of the action, as english is dubious about the second grammatical person.
Because if the expression was "with someone who's uncool", it would be dabbling probably about what is commonly called as compassion for the less fortunate, being kind for the one's that are/have less. And that is not what we see in that quote.
You should change it, if you think I'm right, so that there is no misconceptions created by that oversight.
"I'm always home...I'm uncool"...love that line!
“Im glad you were home”
Watched this movie 20 times never noticed the tear drop.
The only true currency, in this bankrupt world, is what you share with someone else when you're UNCOOL. So true on so many levels. Dare to be uncool, for uncool becomes cool, the good cool. Being yourself and unique, god bless you PSH
Probably the absolute best dialogue scene ever written in the history of all cinema. So many ideas about life compressed into so few words, delivered with such tenderness and love that one can take from this and apply to their own lives.
You summed it up insanely well.
In the History of ALL CINEMA?
....exaggeration....but....I get it.
One would have to have actually seen all CINEMA to make such an assurance.
@@JohnBock-nq9lr In his defense, he did say "probably" but I agree with you. Much better to say "so and so is the best I've seen/heard/read yet" and stop there cause the world of cinema is vast.
One of my favorites scenes of all time. RIP Hoffman
me too- its such a true and beautifully played scene.
@@CourtneyLoveOfficial Hey Courtney Love
@Courtney Love Agreed.
"the only currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." - one of my favorite movie lines. RIP PSH
True loss for cinema industry, and all of us who appreciate quality performance. Rest in peace dude.
Qué loco, me entero que todo mundo es fan cuando se mueren jajaja.. :B
"While women will always be a problem for guys like us. Most of the great art in the world is about that very problem. Good looking people, they got no spine. Their art never lasts." - Damn, that's good.
If most people knew this, then there would be a lot less vitriolic thinking and they would be aiming to reach their full potential.
One of the greatest scenes in cinema IMO and a true testament to the amazing talent of Philip Seymour Hoffman. RIP
+CanadaDank my favorite scene of all time.
+limptastic genesis Yeah this would make my top 3. I think for my fav I just slightly lean to the Meet me in Montauk scene from eternal sunshine. Both so beautiful.
AngrySam The bookstore Scene in Eternal is great too when she's talking about people vicariously living through her quirkiness. Definitely one of my favorites.
90% of the great art comes from pain. The greatest love songs are written with a broken heart.
This is the only movie I can see a thousand times and never tire of watching. :)
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." That is such a fantastic statement in every way.
"be honest and unmerciful." Lester Bangs
He was a true artist. Best line is "the only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share when you're uncool".
"Be honest and unmerciful." Beautiful especially when we live in a world where friends often just want to be affirmed in every thought and action instead of telling the truth.
“and hey, I met you, YOU are not cool” (0:26)
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, 1967 - February 2, 2014)
Seriously, one of the best movies of ALL time. Cameron Crowe is a genius, as is his cast in this film.
One of my all time favorite movies. A perfect soundtrack. Great writing and acting. Hoffman was flawless in this role (he had bronchitis while shooting his scenes).
This character inspired me alot through my life. Thanks Philip. Rest in peace.
Lester Bangs isn't a character. He was a real person.
Miss you, Philip Seymour Hoffman :(
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman a brilliant performance by a brilliant man.
because we are uncool…genius rip phil
Courtney brougth me there. R.I.P."because we are uncool"...
Oh I love this man,I don't think I ever cried so much with Magnolia(which is my favorite movie) but with nurse Phil scenes ,it gets me every time,this guy never had a bad or an unreal performance ever,
Oh My God... my heart just fell to my stomach. That voice, that genius that is, that was and will always be Phillip Seymour Hoffman. . What an incredible talent and lovable human being. Rest In Peace. Love, Chantal
Hi courtney would love to go to a hole show would be awesome you rock
Studied Almost Famous with my English class last year....This guy really made the film, great actor
His role was relatively minor, yet made the whole movie for me. Sometimes less is more. Proud to be "uncool".
Only on set for four days and he had the flu and still fought through it to get it done.
Just viewed this movie for the first time. This scene in particular, really fascinated me. I watched it over and over.
RIP P.S.H.
one of the best actors ever in one of the best scenes ever....
'The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool.'
A wondrous scene in an incredible movie.
A+
I can never view this scene (or film for that matter) the same way again. It just seems deeply personal with PSH when he says that we are the uncool ones. That is why I loved him as an actor. He was unafraid to be uncool.
I'm so sad today. Stay uncool Phillip. RIP
I came to pay my respects to this awesome man.. no one will ever beat the way he dances to Search and Destroy..
:-(
Phil was always the icing on the cake when you watched a movie. I'm going to miss him so much.
Thank you for sharing this clip! One of my favorite moments in movie history. This scene is honest, and beautifully written.
That's still one of the best lines, "I've met you, YOU are not cool"
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you are uncool"
Best movie ever
Watching this scene by itself really does make me realize what an amazing actor PSH was.
"I'm always home I'm uncool!"
I feel that
"I'm always home, I'm uncool."
We will remember Phillip Seymour Hoffman as a great actor and person. I am so sad he is no longer here. What a sad day.
A great person doesnt shoot up heroin right before he is supposed to pick up his kids.... All you people are enablers.
Who said he was supposed to pick up his kids. We are commenting on his life and accomplishments. Maybe he was going to eat a pizza too, is that ok with you?
This is so out of context. It was most likely different days. He thought he would be alive in 24 hours to pick them up. We cannot assume both smokin the stuff and picking up the kids was on the same day. He was dead, hence, not picking up the kids.
His best scene IMO... Very vulnerable and honest here... Beautiful shot.
A film critic made the best comment on this gem of movie "it blew away the myth, without destroying the magic!" I love this film.
The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool.
RIP Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Friendship is the booze they feed you
Just found out he died, and immediately went to go see this scene. Phillip you will never be forgotten!
womens will always be problem for guys like us, most of the great art in the world is about that very problem, shit that is so deep and true. RIP to this briliant actor.
how about the writer- the guy who actually fucking wrote it- and not the millionaire druggy who just turned up and read it for 100 000 dollars a day.
+Loop Set He had a drug problem, unfortunately. Don't hate on the actor, I do praise the writer that did write this. That individual is most likely a millionaire as well.
the irony is the person he played died of a drug overdose
Rest in Peace. This is one of my favourite movies...
Thanks for posting. I think this scene is the crux of the movie. A substantial scene like this is what makes going to the movies so worthwhile.
Really need to re-watch this film.
RIP Philip.
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone when you're uncool." My high school graduation/yearbook quote
This is the greatest line in film I can think of. Why? Because it's an utterly true statement about honesty and intimacy.
My favorite Philip Seymour Hoffman performance. R.I.P. man.
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. Such a fantastic actor and gone tragically young!
Greatest actor of his generation...such a horrible loss... Phil Hoffman...gone way way too soon.
Very moving scene that brings much honesty to this already great film.
One of my fave movies of all time. Best line ever: the only true currency in this bankrupt world indeed.
RIP.
i come here now and then. just to see how uncool is cool
I love this movie!
Im always look at this scene when I remember I'm uncool :/ :) Lester remember whats worth about that
What an incredible scene from a perfect film. Watching this film never ever gets old.
Such a great movie. One of my all time favs. Brilliant scene!
Ironically, Lester Bangs is cooler than anyone else depicted in this film.
This dialog could sound so pretentious, but it's not, it's beautifully honest and perfectly delivered. PSH is a fucking master actor!
For sure! And to think he’d play one of the most memorable villains of all time just two years later when he played Mattress Man in Punch-Drunk Love.
@@calowenby1654 "That's that, Mattress Man!"
@@sgshumblecrumb6046 "Tha--That's that!"
awww man, you made friends with them
Philip Seymour Hoffman is an amazing actor. He's such a chameleon, he's so good in everything he does.
RIP Mr. Hoffman, a perfect scene.
This line is so true and makes me emotional
almost cried during this scene lol. lester bangs is such an amazing writer
Wonderful scene. So much wisdom in a little more than a minute and a half.
One of the best scenes ever. Every aspect is perfection. CC is a master.
I like their depiction of "cool" in this movie.
I’m sobbing.
Uncool of the world unite!
Just here to comment how excellent this film is and how I hope the future citizens of Earth appreciate it for all of the beautiful and subtle-tragedy moments it captures.
Possibly the best line written for the screen . . .
Miss U already! Always loved this actor and thought he was cute to. RIP
cool is just hype
hype is just pretense
be your self instead
Yep.
God Dammit. The thing about a truly great character actor is their longevity. They don't have the expiration date that leads have to worry about.
He could have gone on for another 30 years.
What a fucking waste.
My favourite scene featuring the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman. RIP...
This is just one of the most beautiful scenes
One of my favourite films ever- RIP Phillip Seymour Hoffman
this scene is everything!
A masterpiece of a movie. The younger guy was me 20 years ago.
We don’t need to feel cool. We are what we are
I love that scene!
This scene really resonated with me. Makes me sad that I will never watch a new Phillip Seymour Hoffman movie in cinema
That is some amazing script writing. Like fuck
RIP Seymour Hoffman. You will be missed. :(
this was my favorite flick with Philip Seymour Hoffman.
The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you are uncool.......first time I have seen this ....great dialogue!!!
My thesis quote
RIP to a guy who was certainly cool
RIP Hoffman. You were great in Capote, Big Lebowski and The Hunger Games franchise. We'll miss you.
Yeah, I thought he was great, too (don't forget the part of Dusty he played in Twister). Did you know Lenny Bruce died in a similar fashion? So sad to lose him.
This was such a sweet role for him. I liked it a lot.
the only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool........best line
God he was a great actor. Totally uncool looking yet completely vulnerable in all the characters he played.
Great performance from Philip Seymour Hoffman in this film, so sad to hear of his passing at such a young age.