Category: Movies

“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.

“I wish to understand it. The more I do, the less it controls me. One day, who knows? I may even control it.”

From: Captain America: Civil War

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Vision

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Captain America: Civil War. In the movie, Captain America and Iron Man comes to odds against each other and, in the process, leads to the Avengers breaking up and splintering into two factions.

The quote comes early in the film. Vision (played by Paul Bettany) is talking to Wanda Maximoff (played by Elizabeth Olsen) and he states that most people are afraid of her because of her powers. Wanda makes a comment that, despite her having these powers, she’s still a person. Vision then talks about how the Mind Stone embedded in his forehead is still pretty much an unknown variable but it is still a part of him. Wanda then asks if he’s afraid of it and this is when Vision answers with the quote.

Geek wisdom: It is so easy to be afraid of things we don’t understand. It could be about the world, the universe and even other cultures. Something foreign to us can be scary. However, the more we try to learn and understand, the less we tend to fear whatever it is.

“Boo this man!”

From: Half Baked

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Man from crowd

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the comedy film, Half Baked. The film focuses of a group of stoner friends who are forced to raise $1 million in order to get their friend out of prison.

The quote comes near the start of the film. Thurgood Jenkins (played by Dave Chapelle) goes to rehab. During the introduction, he mentions he’s addicted to marijuana. This riles up the other people they are addicted to harder substances. Even Bob Saget gets angry at Thurgood. This leads to one of the addicts (played by David Edwards) to yell out the quote.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, you do have to call out people when they’ve done something inconsiderate. You do have to voice your displeasure to let them know how you feel.

“We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented. It’s as simple as that.”

From: The Truman Show

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Cristof

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the satirical dramedy, The Truman Show. The movie is all about Truman Burbank, played by Jim Carrey. While Truman thinks he’s living a normal life, he’s actually part of a reality show as the show’s creator, Cristof, purchased Truman as a baby and has created a world for him to live in but every aspect of his life is filmed and broadcast for millions to see.

The quote comes from the middle of the film. Cristof (played by Ed Harris) is being interviewed by a talk show host and he asks the show’s director why Truman has never discovered that his life has become a television show. Cristof replies with the quote. 

Geek wisdom: It may be depressing to know but we do take things at face value all the time. We have a tendency to believe the world we live in one way based on our experience and totally ignoring how others may experience life differently. Sometimes, we have to get out of our own bubble. 

“You have the ring. And I see your Schwartz is as big as mine. Now, let’s see how well you handle it.”

From: Spaceballs

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Dark Helmet

The story behind the quote: This quote comes from the 1987 Mel Brooks comedy parody Spaceballs. A clear satirical take on Star Wars, Spaceballs generally follows the plot of the sci-fi epic but done in a much more silly tone, poking fun at sci-fi tropes.

The quote comes from near the end of the film. Dark Helmet (played by Rick Moranis) stops Lone Starr (played by Bill Pullman) from pushing the self-destruct button on Spaceball One/Mega Maid, which is in the process of sucking off all the air from the planet Druidia. Dark Helmet then activates his Schwartz, a ring analogue version of Star Wars’ lightsaber. Lone Starr activates his Schwartz and this is when Dark Helmet delivers the quote before the two get into a comedic battle with each other.

Geek wisdom: Having anything, be it a talent, skill or object, is useless unless it’s, well, used. If it’s not, then there’s no point of having that talent, skill or object.