The Big Sick (2017)

Holly Hunter: Beth

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• Terry : So, uh, 9/11.

  [everyone looks at Terry expectantly] 

  Terry : No I mean, I've always wanted to have a conversation with

  [gestures at Kumail] 

  Terry : about it. With

  [gestures again at Kumail] 

  Terry : people.

  Kumail : You've never talked to people about 9/11?

  Terry : No what's your, what's your stance?

  Kumail : What's my stance on 9/11? Oh um, anti. It was a tragedy, I mean we lost 19 of our best guys.

  Beth : Huh?

  Kumail : That was a joke, obviously. 9/11 was a terrible tragedy. And it's not funny to joke about it.

• Beth : I think I'll make tea.

  [pauses] 

  Beth : Actually, I'll open a bottle of wine.

  [pauses again] 

  Beth : Actually, does Emily have whisky?