Adrien Brody: Julian Cadazio

The French Dispatch

Julian Cadazio

Julian Cadazio: "Simone, Naked. Cell Block J. Hobby Room." I wanna buy it.
Moses Rosenthaler: Why?
Julian Cadazio: Because I like it.
Moses Rosenthaler: It's not for sale.
Julian Cadazio: Yes, it is.
Moses Rosenthaler: No, it isn't.
Julian Cadazio: Yes, it is.
Moses Rosenthaler: No, it isn't.
Julian Cadazio: Yes, it is.
Moses Rosenthaler: No, it isn't.
Julian Cadazio: It is. Yes, it is. All artists sell all their work. It's what makes you an artist. Selling it. If you don't wish to sell it, don't paint it. Question is, what's your price?
Moses Rosenthaler: 50 cigarettes. Actually, make it 75.

Julian Cadazio: We have to accept it. His need to fail is more powerful than our strongest desires to help him succeed. I give up. He's defeated us.

Julian Cadazio: We're done with flowers and fruit bowls. We're finished with beaches and seascapes. We're getting out of armor, rugs, and tapestries, too. I found something new.
[reveals Moses Rosenthaler's painting "Simone, Naked. Cell Block J. Hobby Room."]
Uncle Nick: Modern art?
Julian Cadazio: Modern art. Our specialty, starting now.
Uncle Joe: I don't get it.
Julian Cadazio: Of course you don't.
Uncle Joe: Am I too old?
Julian Cadazio: Of course you are.
Uncle Nick: Why is this good?
Julian Cadazio: It isn't good. Wrong idea.
Uncle Joe: That's no answer.
Julian Cadazio: My point. You see the girl in it?
Uncle Nick, Uncle Joe: No.
Julian Cadazio: Trust me, she's there.

Julian Cadazio: How'd you learn to do it, by the way? Paint this kind of picture. Also, who'd you murder, and how crazy are you, really? I need background information so that we can do a book about you. It makes you more important. Who are you - Moses Rosenthaler?

Julian Cadazio: Don't growl at me, you convicted murderer. You homicidal, suicidal, psychopathic, no-talent drunk!

Julian Cadazio: I don't want to buy this important piece for 50 cigarettes.
Moses Rosenthaler: 75.
Julian Cadazio: Or 75 of prison currency. I want to pay you 250,000 francs in legal French tender. Do we agree - on the sale? Uh-huh. I can only offer a deposit of, uh, 83 centimes, one candied chestnut, and four cigarettes. Everything I have at this present moment in time. However, if you'll accept my signatory voucher, I assure you a check for the outstanding balance will be remitted to your account within 90 days.

Julian Cadazio: "Simone, Naked. Cell Block J. Hobby Room." is probably a masterpiece worth a significant, even exorbitant, sum of money. But not yet.
Uncle Nick: The desire must be created.

Julian Cadazio: Tell them we don't bribe rapists and pickpockets. It's unethical. Besides, I didn't bring an additional 6 million francs in small bills.