Thursday, July 29, 2004
Who Said That?
Today I reveal the answers to my movie quotes pop quiz from yesterday. You may want to scroll down and read that first if you haven't already. Or if you don't give a shit about any of this, go away and stop wasting everybody's time.
1. Jim Carrey as "The Cable Guy." Still my favorite Carrey movie of all time. Unfairly and almost unanimously attacked by both the critics and public alike when it was released. I don't know why, although it may have something to do with the fact that people wanted more obvious humor from a Jim Carrey film. Sorry, I'll take dark humor over fart jokes any day of the week. (I'll still take fart jokes, too, of course.)
2. Also from "The Cable Guy." Janeane Garofalo as the Medieval Waitress and Matthew Broderick as Steven.
3. I left his name out of the quote yesterday to prevent giving it away. The "he" is Howard Stern, and the quote is from "Private Parts." (Paul Giamatti as Kenny "Pig Vomit.") Very, very funny movie, whether you like Stern or not.
4. An instant comedy classic from last year, "Old School." Easily one of the funniest movies ever. I could watch this over and over again. Will Ferrell is amazing, but this quote is actually from a conversation between Mitch and his taxi driver (Luke Wilson and Stuart Cornfeld).
5. Another great film from last year, "School of Rock," starring one of my favorites, Jack Black. People who think they hate Jack Black will still love this movie. The quote is Ned Shneebly (Mike White) asking Dewey (J.B.) for the rent.
6 & 7. Honestly, if I need to tell you who said these two you are no longer allowed to read my blog. Seriously, get the f*** out. The greatest comedic performance EVER...John Belushi in "Animal House."
8. My favorite movie from the 80's, "Weird Science." Anthony Michael Hall as Gary, drunk in the back of the car.
9. Cult classic "The Big Lebowski." Every time I watch this movie I can't believe how funny it is. I also still can't believe John Goodman wasn't even nominated for an oscar for his portrayal of Walter. This was his line, many variations of which are sprinkled throughout the film.
10. Also from "Lebowski." John Turturro as Jesus. Not a very big part, but he makes the most of it. This is probably the funniest line in the film. Reading it in black & white does it no justice, so go watch it.
11. A line I use all the time. Anytime ANYTHING goes REMOTELY wrong, I shoot out "You can't fix this car, Spicoli!" From "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," another classic from the 80's. In fact, this is my favorite 80's movie (sorry, "Weird Science"). Spoken by Stanley Davis, Jr. as Jefferson's brother.
12. Also from "Fast Times," and probably the 2nd greatest comedic performance of all time next to Belushi's. Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli.
13. thru 16. All from "Heathers," the movie that I love so much I named my first-born after it. I could have done a thousand more lines from this film and still thought of more afterwards. The first is Veronica (Winona Ryder) talking to her dad. The second two are Heather Chandler (the late Kim Walker), and the last is a conversation between Veronica and Jason Dean (Christian Slater).
17. The great John Cusack film "High Fidelity," based on the equally great book by Nick Hornby. This was a conversation between Rob (Cusack) and Barry (Jack Black again). While we're on the subject, I recommend ANY book by Hornby.
18. Another 80's classic, "The Lost Boys." Spoken by Grandpa (Barnard Hughes).
19. Yet another extremely funny movie that the public mostly ignored upon release, "Office Space." Don't make the same mistake that my father did and write this off just because they show it on Comedy Central all the time; this is truly hysterical. Conversation between Michael Bolton and Samir (David Herman and Ajay Naidu).
20. Ewan McGregor as Mark Renton in "Trainspotting," from the opening monologue. A very disturbing yet brilliant film. If you're ever thinking of taking drugs, this is better than a million Nancy Reagan commercials.
BONUS- Twisted Sister's Dee Snider on the Howard Stern radio show. Another one I use in daily conversations, despite not actually knowing anybody named Bob.
1. Jim Carrey as "The Cable Guy." Still my favorite Carrey movie of all time. Unfairly and almost unanimously attacked by both the critics and public alike when it was released. I don't know why, although it may have something to do with the fact that people wanted more obvious humor from a Jim Carrey film. Sorry, I'll take dark humor over fart jokes any day of the week. (I'll still take fart jokes, too, of course.)
2. Also from "The Cable Guy." Janeane Garofalo as the Medieval Waitress and Matthew Broderick as Steven.
3. I left his name out of the quote yesterday to prevent giving it away. The "he" is Howard Stern, and the quote is from "Private Parts." (Paul Giamatti as Kenny "Pig Vomit.") Very, very funny movie, whether you like Stern or not.
4. An instant comedy classic from last year, "Old School." Easily one of the funniest movies ever. I could watch this over and over again. Will Ferrell is amazing, but this quote is actually from a conversation between Mitch and his taxi driver (Luke Wilson and Stuart Cornfeld).
5. Another great film from last year, "School of Rock," starring one of my favorites, Jack Black. People who think they hate Jack Black will still love this movie. The quote is Ned Shneebly (Mike White) asking Dewey (J.B.) for the rent.
6 & 7. Honestly, if I need to tell you who said these two you are no longer allowed to read my blog. Seriously, get the f*** out. The greatest comedic performance EVER...John Belushi in "Animal House."
8. My favorite movie from the 80's, "Weird Science." Anthony Michael Hall as Gary, drunk in the back of the car.
9. Cult classic "The Big Lebowski." Every time I watch this movie I can't believe how funny it is. I also still can't believe John Goodman wasn't even nominated for an oscar for his portrayal of Walter. This was his line, many variations of which are sprinkled throughout the film.
10. Also from "Lebowski." John Turturro as Jesus. Not a very big part, but he makes the most of it. This is probably the funniest line in the film. Reading it in black & white does it no justice, so go watch it.
11. A line I use all the time. Anytime ANYTHING goes REMOTELY wrong, I shoot out "You can't fix this car, Spicoli!" From "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," another classic from the 80's. In fact, this is my favorite 80's movie (sorry, "Weird Science"). Spoken by Stanley Davis, Jr. as Jefferson's brother.
12. Also from "Fast Times," and probably the 2nd greatest comedic performance of all time next to Belushi's. Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli.
13. thru 16. All from "Heathers," the movie that I love so much I named my first-born after it. I could have done a thousand more lines from this film and still thought of more afterwards. The first is Veronica (Winona Ryder) talking to her dad. The second two are Heather Chandler (the late Kim Walker), and the last is a conversation between Veronica and Jason Dean (Christian Slater).
17. The great John Cusack film "High Fidelity," based on the equally great book by Nick Hornby. This was a conversation between Rob (Cusack) and Barry (Jack Black again). While we're on the subject, I recommend ANY book by Hornby.
18. Another 80's classic, "The Lost Boys." Spoken by Grandpa (Barnard Hughes).
19. Yet another extremely funny movie that the public mostly ignored upon release, "Office Space." Don't make the same mistake that my father did and write this off just because they show it on Comedy Central all the time; this is truly hysterical. Conversation between Michael Bolton and Samir (David Herman and Ajay Naidu).
20. Ewan McGregor as Mark Renton in "Trainspotting," from the opening monologue. A very disturbing yet brilliant film. If you're ever thinking of taking drugs, this is better than a million Nancy Reagan commercials.
BONUS- Twisted Sister's Dee Snider on the Howard Stern radio show. Another one I use in daily conversations, despite not actually knowing anybody named Bob.
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Great List!
So many great quotes.
Another highly quotable movie is "Anchorman." If you haven't seen it stop reading this reply and check it out.
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So many great quotes.
Another highly quotable movie is "Anchorman." If you haven't seen it stop reading this reply and check it out.
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