Tag: movies

“I realized that Christmas is the time to be with the people you love.”

From: Love Actually

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Billy Mack

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the romantic comedy anthology film, Love Actually. As this is an anthology movie, Love Actually features multiple shorter stories somewhat interconnected with each other but all the stories all take place during the Christmas season.

The quote comes near the end of the first story, Billy Mack and Joe. Aging music legend Billy Mack (played by Bill Nighy) puts out a Christmas song which surprisingly becomes a big hit. He is invited to a Christmas party hosted by Elton John. However, while there, he realizes what the true meaning of Christmas is to him and he goes to the apartment of Joe (played by Gregor Fisher), his longtime manager who’s always supported him through thick and thin. When Joe asks Billy Mack why isn’t he partying over at Elton John’s place, Billy Mack replies with the quote.

Geek wisdom: “Your loved ones” doesn’t necessarily mean your family. Rather, “your loved ones” are the ones you really care for. As this is the holiday season, now would be the best time to be with them and show your appreciation to these people.

“Welcome to Costco, I love you.”

From: Idiocracy

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Random Costco greeter

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2006 science-fiction comedy, Idiocracy. Directed and co-written by Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge, Idiocracy is a satire about how anti-intellectualism is taking over the world in today’s times. The film focuses on Joe Bauers (played by Luke Wilson) who was put in suspended animation and revived in the far future. Unfortunately, while he was frozen, the world’s population has gotten severely dumber. While Joe is generally of average intelligence, the situation makes him the smartest person in the world.

The quote comes early in the film. Joe goes to Costco, which has become a bigger mecca for shopping than it is today, in an attempt to find a time machine so he can get back to his own time. When they enter, the run across the typical Costco greeter but his greeting just seems odd…

Geek wisdom: Words aren’t just words. Just saying the words doesn’t mean you actually mean what they say. Saying “I love you” may seem like a heartful greeting but, without the emotional connection, these words are worthless. If you don’t really mean it, then whatever you say is meaningless.

“We landed on the moon!”

From: Dumb and Dumber

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Lloyd Christmas

The story behind the quote: Dumb and Dumber is a film from the mid-90’s that tells the story of two best friends, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne. Lloyd (Jim Carrey) works as a limo driver who was hired to drive Mary Swanson (Lauren Holly) to the airport and immediately falls in love with her. Seeing Mary leave a suitcase at the airport terminal, he picks it up with the plan of returning it to her, not knowing that it was left there intentionally as it contains the ransom money for her kidnapped husband. Lloyd travels with Harry (Jeff Daniels) travel to Aspen to return the briefcase to Mary… and hopefully the two of them will fall in love.

The quote comes in the middle of the film. After arriving in Aspen, Lloyd continues on his quest to find Mary. He enters a bar and the bartender gives him her address. While leaving the bar, Lloyd spots a headline regarding Neil Armstrong‘s historical journey to outer space hanging near the exit. Not knowing this happened way back in 1969, he joyfully expresses his shock to the news by yelling out the quote.

Geek wisdom: Always be looking to learn new things and be happy about knowing about it. Even if it is old and dated and something every else is familiar with, it is still something new to you.

“What we do in life echoes in eternity.”

From: Gladiator

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Maximus Decimus Meridius

The story behind the quote: The quote comes Ridley Scott’s Gladiator starring Russell Crowe as Maximus, the titular “Gladiator” of the film. The movie is about a former Roman general who, because he didn’t give his fealty to Commodus (played by Joaquin Pheonix) and after some heartbreaking events, became a gladiator in the Roman colosseum.

The quote comes very early in the film. During a speech for his troops before they go to battle, he tells them to visualize where they will be after the war and, if they will it hard enough, it will become true. After this, he delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Every thing we do, good and bad, right or wrong, grand and mundane, will have an affect in the world. It may not make a huge impact but everything we do will make even the slightest change to the future. This is why we should think before we take action.

“If a lot of people love each other, the world would be a better place to live.”

From: The Room (2003)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Johnny

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from “the Citizen Kane of bad movies,” The Room. Written, directed and produced by the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau, the movie is about a love triangle between Johnny (played by Tommy Wiseau himself), his fiancee Lisa and his best friend, Mark. At least, that’s what I’ve been able to piece together as The Room is generally a mess of unrelated stories and plot points, some of which are never addressed or discussed in the film.

The quote comes sometime in the middle of the film. Denny (played by Philip Haldiman) tells Johnny that he may be in love with Lisa. Johnny, with all his wisdom, says that okay and, in fact, that it’s great. That’s when the wise sage delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: While this may be very obvious, it’s still on point. If more people did love each other, the world would indeed be a better place.

“Once again, things that could have been brought to my attention yesterday!”

From: The Wedding Singer

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Robbie Hart

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the romantic comedy from 1998, The Wedding Singer. The story is all about a failed rock band lead singer who becomes a wedding singer later on. He meets and falls in love with a waitress during one of his gigs but he finds out that she’s already engaged.

The quote comes early on in the movie, Robbie Hart (played by Adam Sandler) is left at the altar by his fiancee. His fiancee tells Robbie he fell in love with him when he was part of a rock band and she doesn’t love him anymore. She also wants to leave town and make it in the big city. Robbie then asks what’s wrong with living in their small town and living with him. She then retorts that he lives with his sister and she couldn’t handle living like that. This is when Robbie delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, there is never a good time to break bad news. It might be best to just rip off the band aid as fast as possible because you never know when it might be too late.

“Everything you’re doing is bad. I want you to know this.”

From: Ghostbusters II 

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Janosz Poha

The story behind the quote: This quote comes from Ghostbusters II. The movie is set some time after the events of the first movie. As all of the ghosts in New York has been taken out during the previous film, the Ghostbusters have disbanded and people have forgotten all of their heroic deeds. However, a new threat looms on the horizon.

The quote comes early on in the film as Janosz Poha (played by Peter MacNicol), the New York Museum’s curator is supervising it’s delivery. As he looks around the other art restorers, he makes an off-handed remark to one of them, showing his displeasure with her work and delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: Constructive criticism should always be welcome. However, when the complains are vague and non-specific, then there’s no way to improve. Try to be specific as to why you like or dislike something.

“Today is the first day of the rest of our lives.”

From: Clerks II

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Dante Hicks

The story behind the quote: The quote comes from Clerks II. The sequel to Kevin Smith’s first ever film sees Dante Hicks and Randall Graves now working at a fast food restaurant after the original Quick Stop convenience store was burned down.

The quote comes the end of the film. Dante (played by Brian O’Halloran) and Randall (played by Jeff Anderson) have rebuilt the Quick Stop thanks to a loan from Jay and Silent Bob (played by Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, respectively). After serving a customer, Dante turns to Randall and delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: There is actually some truth to that because every day is the first day of the rest of your life as well. Try to begin your day with a refreshed mind and try to look at life with a more positive outlook with new horizons to explore.

“It’s not about you. It’s about them.”

From: Rango

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: The Spirit of the West

The story behind the quote: The quote comes from CG animated movie, Rango. The film follows the titular character as he fools an entire town by pretending to be a tough hero. The movie won in the Best Animated Feature during the 84th Academy Awards.

The quote comes near the end of the film. Rango (voiced and motion captured by Johnny Depp), in a daze, talks to the Spirit of the West (voiced by Timothy Olyphant) and stating that the things he’s done and the lies he spread seems to have made things much worse for the town. The Spirit of the West tells Rango, since the town needs a hero, he should be that hero. Rango rebuffs this and says him being in the desert was a mistake in itself but The Spirit of the West rhetorically asks if it was a mistake to be where he needed to be when the people needed him the most. That’s when he delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: It’s always nice to be needed. While it’s fine to be selfish once in a while, being that way all the time only benefits yourself. Sometimes, you just need to feel wanted and the only way to be that way is to give of yourself.

“Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you gonna get.”

From: Forrest Gump

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Forrest Gump

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote, once again, comes from DJ Miller. We thank you for your submission again.

The quote from the very quotable film from 1994 film, Forrest Gump. Based on the book of the same name, Forrest Gump is a person of low IQ but, despite his apparent handicap, he proceeds to go on different new adventures and meet people who would go on to make history, making his life one of the most fulfilling ones ever.

The quote comes from the very first scene of the film. While waiting for a bus, Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks) offers a piece of chocolate from a box. He then remembers one of his mother’s sayings, which just so happens to be the quote in question.

Fun Fact: Most people think the quote goes “Life is like a box of chocolates” but he actually says “was” at this point. Forrest’s mother (played by Sally Field) does say a version of the quote but she says, “Life is a box of chocolates” without the word “like” in it.

I guess people misremember the quote because the way we remember it is grammatically correct.

Geek wisdom: Life is full of surprises and you never really know what will happen next. Sometimes good things will happen. Sometimes bad things will happen. But that’s just how life goes.