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Col. Hans Landa: [to Perrier LaPardite] What a tremendously hostile world that a rat must endure. Yet not only does he survive, he thrives. Because our little foe has an instinct for survival and preservation second to none.

I didn't think so. You don't like them. You don't really know why you don't like them. All you know is you find them repulsive.

I'm aware what tremendous feats human beings are capable of once they abandon dignity.

I love rumors! Facts can be so misleading, where rumors, true or false, are often revealing.

i finally saw inglourious basterds last night. with 20 pesos worth (victoria, laguna rate!) of rambutan keeping me company, i had a great time watching this tarantino film, which was nominated for best film in this year's oscars. although brad pitt on it was bit of a stretch, the rest of the actors acted a great ensemble, highlighted by winning the best performance by a cast in sag awards. although there were scenes that were dragging such as the scenes with hitler on it, what kept me glued is the pivotal and oscar-ed performance of christoph waltz. his hans landa is at once charming but cunning and heartless nazi war criminal, whose intent is far from the fuhrer's ultimate goal of 1,000 year empire. his was more of individual ambition of contending a better future for himself after the war is over. the movie as a whole was a showcase of the director's sensibility that the nazis should have faced a swifter end, complete with the same amount of atrocities against the german people.

this film's brash attempt at exploring a different take on history makes for a great entertainment. although to me, tarantino should have at least kept a little bit of historical accuracy, his nuthead of creating an alternative end to world war II turned out fine. as stephanie zacharek puts it, "He may be nuts. But he's a nut who cares."