Category: Movies

“Tension breaker… Had to be done.'”

From: Summer School

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Francis “Chainsaw” Gremp

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 1987 high school comedy Summer School. The film stars Mark Harmon as Freddy Shoop, a gym teacher forced to teach a group of slackers remedial English throughout summer school.

The quote happens near the end of the film, with all of the students from the summer school about to take their final exam. When Mr. Shoop asks them if they’re ready, one of the students, Francis “Chainsaw” Gremp (played by Dean Cameron) lets out a scream. He then explains why he did that with the quote.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, the pressure within us can just build up and up and we have to find some kind of way to release it. It may not be a primal scream but you do have to do something to relieve it just so you can get back to normal.

“But mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you. Not even close. Not even a little bit. Not even at all.”

From: 10 Things I Hate About You

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Kat Stratford

The story behind the quote: This quote comes the teen romance comedy 10 Things I Have About You. Based on the William Shakespeare play The Taming of the Shrew, the film focuses on antisocial Kat Stevens and “bad boy” Patrick Verona. Patrick is hired by another boy to date Kat as it’s the only way her father will allow him (the boy) to date Kat’s sister.

The quote comes at the end of the film. Kat (played by Julia Stiles) learns about how Patrick (played by the late Heath Ledger) was just hired to date her and won’t talk to him. When asked to recite the poem, she reveals that, despite all that’s happened, she still has feelings for Patrick.

Geek wisdom: Love will make you ignore all of the flaws another person has. Love will make you accept a person for the way he or she is right at this moment.

“Inside you have strong root. No need nothing except what inside you to grow.”

From: The Karate Kid Part III

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Mr. Miyagi

The story behind the quote: I’ve done a lot of quotes from the original Karate Kid. It was only a matter of time for me to post a quote from the other films. This week’s quote comes from the third film in the Karate Kid franchise.

The quote comes during the middle of the film. As Daniel Laruso (once again played by Ralph Macchio) is getting more violent thanks to Terry Silver’s machinations, Mr. Miyagi (played by the late Pat Morita) shows the boy the bonsai tree that was torn in two earlier in the film. Daniel admires that the bonsai tree is starting to sprout leaves. This is when Mr. Miyagi delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: We all have our ups and downs. This goes with how we deal with anxiety, fear and anger as well. However, as long as we can turn to within ourselves and that part is still good, we can heal and remember how to deal with pain and hardship.

“It means ‘Japanese sword.'”

From: Samurai Cop

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Joe Marshall

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 1991 B-movie cult classic Samurai Cop. The movie has American police officer Joe Marshall (played by Mathew Karedas but credited as Matt Hannon in the film’s credits) transferred over to Los Angeles to help take down the Japanese gang, known as Katana, who are terrorizing the city. He was requested as he is supposed to be a master at all things Japanese.

The quote happens in the middle of the film. Joe Marshall’s partner, Frank Washington (played by Mark Frazer) tries to quiz Joe about his expertise as “he speaks fluent Japanese.” Frank asks Joe what does katana mean and Joe replies with the quote.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, a person’s credentials are overexaggerated. While it may seem to a layman like Samurai Cop is definitely fluent in Japanese as he knows what a katana is, a lot of other people are also familiar with the “Japanese sword” nowadays. His knowledge may seem impressive for some, but not to everyone.

“Not everyone can become a great artist. But a great artist can come from anywhere.”

From: Ratatouille

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Anton Ego

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the Pixar animated film, Ratatouille. The film is about a rat named Remy (voiced by Patton Oswald) who loves fine dining and learns to become a great cook, thanks to watching his favorite chef, Chef Gusteau (voiced by Brad Garrett). He then accidentally becomes partners with a young man named Linguini, the son of Gusteau, and together they try to become one of the greatest chefs in all of France.

The quote comes from the very end of the film. Food critic Anton Ego (voiced by Peter O’Toole). After eating Remy dish, he writes his review regarding what a great meal it was. However, the mere fact it was created by a rat makes him reconsider who could be a great chef. This is when he delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: We may not have all the opportunities we want but we have to make do with the ones that we have. Never sell yourself short just because you come from a not-so well-to-do upbringing.

“If this is your idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year’s!”

From: Die Hard

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Argyle

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the “Christmas” movie, Die Hard. The film was a surprise hit and launched Bruce Willis into stardom.

The quote comes from the end of the film. As John McClaine (played by Bruce Willis) and his estranged wife, Holly (played by Bonnie Bedelia) into their rented limo. Their driver, Argyle (played by De’voreaux White), closes the door and delivers the quote, commenting on all the chaos that occurred throughout the film.

Geek wisdom:  Every family have their own unique Christmas traditions. Some may seem very similar but some may feel outlandish. However, it would be a bad idea to simply dismiss the “outlandish” traditions. Rather, try to experience them for yourself. You never know; you might try to adapt them to your own.

“Logic is the beginning of wisdom. Not the end.”

From: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

Genre: Movies/ Television

Who said it?: Spock

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the sixth film of the Star Trek, The Original Series, franchise of films. Entitled The Undiscovered Country, the film has the crew of the Enterprise trying to find a traitor in the Federation who wishes to prevent the Klingons from joining after their home planet was destroyed.

The quote comes near the start of the movie. Captain Spock (played by Leonard Nimoy) talks to Valeris (played by Kim Cattrall), who is training her to be his apprentice. Valeris mentions that the Klingons is a landmark moment of history and Spock mentions that history is filled with these moments and she should have faith that the universe will make sure everything turns out right. Valeris starts to rebuke this idea but Spock interrupts and delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Logic is basically the data we’ve accrued and then we use this information to make an informed decision. However, wisdom is knowing that the information you may have gathered may not be the whole story. Wisdom is knowing that there may be more underlying all the information.

“OK, it’s worth it.”

From: Isle of Dogs

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Chief

The story behind the quote: This quote comes from the animated film, Isle of Dogs. The film is a story about, in the future, all dogs have been isolated on an island as it is feared they carry a highly infectious disease. This leads a kid who ventures to the Isle of Dogs/Trash Island to try to find and rescue his pet dog.

The quote comes near the start of the film. Two packs of dogs come across a sack and the dogs are preparing to fight for it. Before they do, however, one of the dogs wisely states they first open the sack just so see if it’s worth it. They open the sack and see some moldy food. This is when the leader of one of the packs, Chief (voiced by Bryan Cranston), delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: There are going to be things that are worth fighting for. It may not make sense for us but it may make sense to the ones doing the fighting.

“This is my costume. I’m a homicidal maniac. They look just like everyone else.”

From: The Addams Family (1991)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Wednesday Addams

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 1991 black comedy The Addams Family. Based on the comic strip and the old television series, the film focuses on the titular family who are creepy and kooky, mysterious and ooky.

The quote happens near the end of the film, which just so happens to fall on Halloween. Cousin Itt’s date talks to Wednesday Adams (played by Christina Ricci) and asks her where her costume is as she’s just wearing her ordinary (for her) clothes. This is when Wednesday delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: People all around us have a dark side but we usually never get to see them. This is just a warning as people who wish to do us harm don’t really look like monsters; they look like regular people.

“Who’s the more foolish? The fool or the fool who follows him?'”

From: Star Wars (specifically Episode IV)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Obi-Wan Kenobi

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from, what else, Star Wars. Specifically, it comes from Episode IV, the first film in the film franchise. Honestly, do I even have to tell you what Star Wars is now?

The quote comes from the middle of the film. The Millennium Falcon is trapped in the Death Star. Han Solo (played by Harrison Ford) comments he can’t get off the space station because the tractor beam that pulled them in will just get them if they try. Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Alec Guinness) then states he’ll be able to deactivate the tractor beam. Han Solo calls him a fool, which is when Obi-Wan retorts with the quote.

Geek wisdom: Be careful of who you idolize and choose to follow. Not all role models are good role models and not all leaders are good leaders.