Playing by Heart

Playing by Heart is a 1998 film that tells the the interwoven story of a group of couples as they work their way through their various relationships. Written and directed by Williard Carroll. If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out. (taglines) Paul You know, I never knew what love was until I met your mother. And by then it was too late. If I have to wear a tux, she has to wear a bra. Joan I said you look like a man in need of a coke. [on the phone] The lad doesn't say much, and when he does, he finds just the right words to crush my soul. Of course I'm crazy about him. You should write these kiss-offs down. How to crush a woman's soul in ten words or less. That was ten, wasn't it? [counting] You're-terrific-Sensational-really-but-I'm-not-right-for-you. Yep. Ten. Hugh I should be alone. Alone in hell. That's where I am. Dialogue Mildred:: I never loved your father. Not for a minute. Mark:: Wow. You're...good at this. Mildred: I was so relieved when he died. Mark: Geez Mom, don't hold anything back. Trent: Have dinner with me. Meredith:: Look, I'm not going to sue you or anything. Trent:: I'm not asking as a pre-emptive strike against litigation, I'm asking-- Meredith:: I'll have dinner with you. Trent:: What changed your mind? Meredeith: Anyone who can say 'pre-emptive strike against litigation' with a straight face deserves a dinner companion. Paul: What are you thinking? Hannah Hot liquids and facial burns. Hannah: And you really didn't sleep with her? Paul: No. Hannah: And you didn't want to sleep with her? Paul: Good God, yes, I did. Meredith: They look so perfect together. Hannah: They look so perfect together. Paul: Just like we do. Meredith: This is gonna sound really weird. Trent: You're worried about Barley, and you want to go back to your place. Meredeith:: Oh my G-d, this is way fucking spooky. Hugh:: I lost my wife and kids. Allison: Ask the bartender, he can find anything. Joan: She's got her eye on you. Keenan: Yeah, but it's her good one. Keenan: That is the ugliest cat I've ever seen. Joan: She's an angel. Keenan: She only has one eye. Joan: Yeah, but it's her good one. Gracie: Roger. Roger: Yeah? Gracie: Don't be an angerball. Taglines If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out. The comedy with a twist. The sexy comedy with a twist. Cast Gillian Anderson - Meredith Ellen Burstyn - Mildred Sean Connery - Paul Anthony Edwards - Roger Angelina Jolie - Joan Jay Mohr - Mark Ryan Phillippe - Keenan Dennis Quaid - Hugh Gena Rowlands - Hannah Jon Stewart - Trent Madeleine Stowe - Gracie External links 0145734 Playing by Heart 174296 Playing by Heart playingbyheart Playing by Heart Category:1998 films Category:1990s American films Category:Comedy-drama films Category:Films set in Los Angeles Category:LGBT-related films