Patricia Hewes (Glenn Close) in Damages. Notice the eyes.
I figured this might be a good image to have right before going to sleep. It just screams, “Sweet dreams, my pretties.”
Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich): I often wonder how you manage to invent yourself.
Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close): Well, I had no choice, did I? I’m a woman. Women are obliged to be far more skillful than men. You can ruin our reputation and our life with a few well-chosen words. So, of course, I had to invent, not only myself, but ways of escape no one has every thought of before. And I’ve succeeded because I’ve always known I was born to dominate your sex and avenge my own.
(Dangerous Liaisons)
I watched this movie once in English and once in French, and it is seriously incredible. The story is so beautifully twisted, stellar acting by Glenn Close and John Malkovich, and the dialogue…well, here’s another tidbit:
Vicomte de Valmont: You see, I have no intention of breaking down her prejudices. I want her to believe in God and virtue and the sanctity of marriage, and still not be able to stop herself. I want the excitement of watching her betray everything that’s is most important to her. Surely you understand that. I thought betrayal was your favorite word.
Marquise de Merteuil: No, no…”cruelty.” I always think that has a nobler ring to it.
Love it.
The sunglasses again!
Teddy Barnes (Glenn Close), Jagged Edge
Apparently, Glenn Close likes playing lawyers.
Ok, I don’t know if she’s laying on her star or doing the worm on it, but in any event, I can’t stop laughing.
Glenn Close speaking at Princeton University
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