First I saw this at Mad’s place, where I correctly identified Heathers (she said modestly).
Then I saw it at Beck’s and Veronica’s, where I was too late to play.
Then I saw it at Piece’s, where again, I correctly identified Philadelphia Story (although it was an easy quote)
So I thought, I want to play too.
The problem is that I am biologically incapable of saying, “These are my favorite movies.” Also, I have the memory of a swiss cheese. So, here are some movie lines from some movies that I have watched and enjoyed and REMEMBERED these lines from.
Here’s how you play. Each person gets to guess ONE movie. When you get it right or within 72 hours or so afterwards, knowing me like I do, I will cross it out and credit you.
Sound like fun? Hope so!
Movie #1:
I’m here for the waters.
What waters? This is a desert.
I was misinformed. This, of course, is from Casablanca, which may be our favorite movie after all. We were always planning to do a little video about the joys of language learning with this scene spliced in. Suburban Correspondent likes it as much as I do!
Movie #2:
I just think it would be in my best interests if I went out with someone better-looking, more popular…drives a better car… Veronica knew instantly that this was Better Off Dead; one of the more quoted movies in my life, I must admit. (What does that tell you about me? Actually, the better question is, what does that tell you about who my friends are? I knew I missed them when I learned how to say, “Sorry your Mom blew up, Ricky,” in Hassiniya.)
Movie #3:
Hitler! Now there was a painter. He could do an entire apartment in one afternoon–two coats! TsunamiBomb (the link to your site doesn’t work) got this one–The Producers. I’ve only seen the newer version with Will Ferrell, but this scene in particular cracked me up. You should hear Donn do the German accent on “Filthy British Lies!”
Movie #4:
You’re not hardcore unless you live hardcore. Lonie Polony got this one right off–School of Rock.
Movie #5:
The llama is a quadruped. YAAY Nan! Several people knew this was Monty Python, but she was the first to correctly identify the actual movie it came from.
I picked this line because Donn used to quote it often when we were first dating. Yeah I know…I don’t know why it lasted either.
Movie #6:
No matter where you go, there you are. My sister-in-law, Kris, knew this one. It’s Buckaroo Banzai, a truly cheesy sci-fi 80s movie.
Movie #7:
It’s been decided that you will be dressed as a priest…to help you get away in the pandemonium afterwards. I was worried this one might be obscure, but Mad has got it–The Manchurian Candidate.
Movie #8:
So, did you tell her who’s boss?
She thinks she’s smarter. Just cuz she graduated from Vassar and I, I went to driving school.
Movie #9:
My baby‘s home from the Big House!
Oh, Sara Lee, would you forget those old movies?
Movie #10:
I saw him that very day. He always said last thing he’d ever do is shoot himself…which it was.
UPDATED TO ADD:
I can’t believe no one’s gotten #5, which is very popular in a certain set.
Movie #5: Here’s another line.
I’m FRRRRRENCH! Where do you think I got this outRRRRRRageous accent?
And, more clues for the last 3, which are somewhat obscure, I must admit.
Movie #8: This movie was set in the 40s and has a lot of GREAT insults traded back and forth between the two main characters.
One more clue? Ok. Constantinople!
Movie #9: This movie is set in Hawaii. I hope no one else has ever had to sit through it. Possibly your parents liked it, assuming they were WAY MORE HIP than mine.
Movie #10: This movie is a documentary. It’s really funny, especially if you don’t mind laughing at people instead of with them.


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April 5, 2008 at 4:23 am
Lonie Polony
Is #4 School of Rock?
April 5, 2008 at 4:34 am
Veronica Mitchell
I think #2 is Better Off Dead.
April 5, 2008 at 5:03 am
tsunamibomb
I’m not entirely awake yet but I’m certain #3 is The Producers,#4 is School of Rock…
Um…is #6 Forrest Gump? It sounds like it could be
April 5, 2008 at 5:10 am
suburbancorrespondent
#1 is Casablanca, of course. I also like the line, “I never plan that far ahead.”
April 5, 2008 at 9:21 am
Mad Hatter
#7: The Manchurian Candidate.
April 5, 2008 at 10:47 am
Kris
I recognize # 10, but can’t place it for some reason.
#6 is from Buckaroo Bonzai I’m pretty sure.
#5 has got to be from a Monty Python movie, I just don’t remember which one… Flying Circus, maybe?
April 5, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Pieces
Ugh, I don’t like being on this side of the game. The only one I would have gotten is The Producers. My favorite line is “Smell it. Touch it. Kiss it. Kiss it!”
I feel like I should know #5 and #10.
April 5, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Pieces
Is “gotten” even a word? I don’t think so.
And, um, yeah. I should have known #5. Don’t tell the Loved that I didn’t get it right away. He may file papers.
April 5, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Pieces
Okay, #5 is definitely Monty Python. I’m just not sure exactly where–Flying Circus? Or that movie of sketches called Now for Something Completely Different?
April 5, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Kelly @ Love Well
I can’t guess any that haven’t already been named.
But I feel compelled to add: “Two dollars! Two dollars! I want my two dollars!”
April 5, 2008 at 4:42 pm
planetnomad
Pieces and Kris–you are right. It is Monty Python. BUT…this line is from a movie. I’ll give you a clue–the line is actually from subtitles that run during the opening credits.
April 5, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Rebecca
Oh good grief - I DO NOT KNOW!
April 5, 2008 at 6:44 pm
nan
Monty Python and the Holy Grail! “Your Fazzer wuz a hamster, and your Muzzer smelled like elderberries!” is it? Is it?
April 6, 2008 at 12:17 am
Linda
I’m a real movie junkie but I don’t remember many lines. I do remember the line from Sideways, “I don’t care what you say. I’m NOT drinking merlot!” I wasn’t a Monty Python fan. I loved Casablanca but only remember, “Here’s lookin’ at you kid” from that. At least, I think that quote was from that movie.
April 6, 2008 at 10:00 am
nan
Haha! See? And they say I am a storehouse of useless trivia. But you NEVER KNOW when useless trivia will come in handy!
April 6, 2008 at 5:11 pm
evenapencilhasfearto
I found you over on Shannon’s blog, and I just *had* to comment when I saw no one had ventured a guess as to number 8. I’m pretty darn sure it’s from Mona Lisa Smile. Mostly I figure that from the Constantinople hint. Is it?
April 7, 2008 at 12:15 am
Steph
#10- Desta, FL??
April 12, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Pieces
Is #9 an Elvis movie?
I can’t believe I didn’t get the Holy Grail. We just watched it the other night and I saw some of the llama stuff and knew it must have been in there. Did I tell you that Boykiddo auditioned for his school play and his audition monologue is the Holy Handgrenade passage from the Book of Armaments. (sniff) I’m so proud!