Shattered Glass (2003)

Ted Kotcheff: Marty Peretz

Quotes 

• Marty Peretz : [Over the phone]  I'm in a bit of an uncomfortable situation, Chuck. I thought you might be able to help me out.

  Chuck Lane : Sure.

  Marty Peretz : It's about Mike.

  Chuck Lane : Oh.

  Marty Peretz : He and I... well, it hasn't been working out for some time now, as you know. The tone of the magazine... I think it's gotten too nasty. It's strayed from the traditions that make it great. And I'm going to be making changes.

  Chuck Lane : I see.

  Marty Peretz : I'd like you to step in for him, Chuck. I'd like you to become editor.

  Chuck Lane : Editor?

  Marty Peretz : There's a catch, of course. Mike doesn't know any of this yet. It's going to be two or three days before I tell him, so it'll have to remain between us until then. Will that be a problem for you?

  Chuck Lane : Marty, Mike's a friend.

  Marty Peretz : I appreciate that, Chuck, but I can't remove him until I know who's going to be his replacement. For continuity's sake, so this is how it has to be.

  Chuck Lane : I'm going to have to think about this. I'm going to have to discuss it with Catarina.

  Marty Peretz : Oh, of course, of course. Listen...

  Chuck Lane : Marty, have you thought about the impact this might have on the staff? They feel very... he's earned a lot of loyalty there.

  Marty Peretz : Yes, mostly by fighting with me.

  Chuck Lane : Well, the point is I haven't earned that kind of loyalty.