Why The Departed Contains One of the Greatest Quotes in Gangster Movie History
In crime cinema, a lethal line carries as much weight as a loaded gun. Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas hooks audiences with Henry Hill’s seductive declaration, “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster,” framing a life of crime as the ultimate aspiration. Miller’s Crossing offers Tom Reagan’s wonderfully blunt take...









