Forbidden Fruit (Movies I Shouldn't Like) Quiz

Answer: Dirty Dancing

"Dirty Dancing" was released in 1987, and starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. The film's story is about a girl named "Baby" Houseman (Grey) who goes to a vacation resort with her family in the summer of 1963. There she falls in love with the resort's dance instructor (Swayze).

It has been told that Swayze basically had to beg Miss Grey to appear in this film. Apparently when filming the movie "Red Dawn" together in 1984 Jennifer had come to hate Patrick. The quote used in the question was uttered by the character Penny Johnson, who was played by Cynthia Rhodes.

She uses this line to motivate her female dance class participants towards the beginning of the film.

Answer: Terms of Endearment

"Terms of Endearment" was released in 1983, and starred Shirley Maclaine, Jack Nicholson, and Debra Winger. The story revolves around a mother and daughter's relationship, and spans many years of their lives. It demonstrates how love is shown in different ways by different people.

The film was based on a novel of the same name by Larry McMurtry. Director James L. Brooks got a gift from a a friend for finishing the film. The gift was a book of cartoons by Matt Groening. Brooks was so impressed with the book that he used Groening's cartoons in other projects. Eventually this lead Mr. Groening to create the T.V. series "The Simpsons".

The quote in the question was uttered by the character Aurora Greenway, as portrayed by Shirley Maclaine. She tells this to Danny DeVito's character, Vernon Dahlart, near the onset of the film while on a "date".

Answer: When Harry Met Sally

"When Harry Met Sally" was released in 1989, and starred Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. It follows the lives of the two title characters through many years. They become close friends, but the age old question of whether a man and woman can stay friends without sex getting in the way remains.

The famous "orgasm scene" was filmed at Katz's Deli in New York City, and the table that was used in the scene now has a plaque that reads, "When Harry Met Sally...Hope You Have What She Had". The quote in the question was uttered by the character Harry Burns, who was played by Billy Crystal. Harry tells Sally (Ryan) this when their friendship starts becoming less platonic.

Answer: The Princess Bride

"The Princess Bride" was released in 1987, and starred Cary Elwes and Robin Wright. It is the story of a farmhand, named Westley, who tries to rescue Princess Buttercup from the evil Prince Humperdink. During this trek Westley runs into a myriad of characters who help and hinder him in his quest. Arnold Schwarzenegger was initially pursued to play the giant named Fezzick, but the part went to pro wrestler, Andre the Giant, instead.

The quote in the question was uttered by Vizzini (played by Wallace Shawn) to the Man in Black (the alter ego of the farmhand Westley, portrayed by Elwes), who is questioning the genius that Vizzini constantly purports.

In the end Westley outwits the self-titled mastermind.

Answer: The Sound of Music

"The Sound of Music" was released in 1965, and starred Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The film is set in the mid 1930's Austria, and is about a woman sent to be governess to a retired and widowed military officer, and his seven children. That woman brings love and joy to the entire estate, and eventually marries the officer. Mr. Plummer has admitted that he hated working on this movie, and would often call it "The Sound of Mucus".

The quote in the question was uttered by Sister Margaretta, as portrayed by Anna Lee (written by six time Oscar nominated screenwriter, Ernest Lehman).

The sister tells her fellow nuns this as support for Maria (Andrews), as she tries to assimilate to the Von Trapp family.

Answer: Bambi

"Bambi" was released in 1942. It was Disney's fifth animated feature film. It was based on a book by Austrian author and hunter Felix Salten. The film tells the story of a white-tailed deer named Bambi, and his many forest friends. It has a sub-plot of man being a destructive force in nature.

The quote from the film, "Man is in the forest", was jokingly used by Disney employees for many years. It would be said anytime Walt Disney had entered the office complex, or come unto a movie set. The quote in the question was uttered by the character Thumper, who was voiced by Peter Behn. Thumper relays this to Bambi when they first meet as yearlings.

Answer: Titanic

"Titanic" was released in 1997, and starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The film was based on true accounts of the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic, and the love story was written and added by director James Cameron to convey the emotional impact of the disaster.

It was Cameron's fanatical fascination with shipwrecks that was the motivation for the making of this film. The quote in the question was uttered by the character Jack Dawson, as portrayed by Leo DiCaprio, to Rose (Winslet) as he is succumbing to the icy waters of the Arctic, and she is barely hanging on a piece of wood.

Answer: Say Anything

"Say Anything" was released in 1989, and starred John Cusack and Ione Skye. The film follows the romance between an average student, and the class valedictorian. It also shows the clashes between their two juxtaposed social groups. During the iconic scene of Cusack's character holding a boombox above his head the song actually playing was "Turn the Other Way" by the band Fishbone. "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel, was dubbed in during post production.

The quote in the question was uttered by the character Lloyd Dobbler (played by Cusack) to his friend Joe (played by Loren Dean) who is is trying to impart "wisdom" to Lloyd.

Answer: Some Kind of Wonderful

"Some Kind of Wonderful" was released in 1987, and starred Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Lea Thompson. It was one of many teen dramas written for the screen by John Hughes during the 1980s. The film is set in suburban Los Angeles, and attempts to show the struggle of trying to ascend the social hierarchy in an American high school. Director Howard Deutch and actress Lea Thompson fell in love during the filming, and married in 1989.

The quote in the question is uttered by the character Watts, who was portrayed by Mary Stuart Masterson to Stoltz's character, Keith Nelson.

This is near the end of the film when her true feelings for Keith are coming to the surface.

Answer: Bridesmaids

"Bridesmaids" was released in 2011, and starred an ensemble cast, with Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, and Melissa McCarthy comprising some of those roles. The film centers around the hijinks of a group of bridesmaids and the bride leading up to the wedding day. Actress Jill Clayburgh played the mother of Wiig's character, Annie. Miss Clayburgh died in 2010, shortly before the film was released.

The quote in the question was uttered by the character Annie (Wiig), and responded to by Brynn (played by Rebel Wilson) at the start of the film when Brynn and her brother are kicking Annie out of the abode they share.

Answer: Edward Scissorhands

"Edward Scissorhands" was released in 1990, and starred Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. The film is a fantasy story of a man created by an inventor who died before he was finished. This left the creation with scissors for hands. He is adopted by a suburban family, and finds assimilation quite challenging.

This was the first time Depp and director, Tim Burton, worked on a film. They went on to make seven more movies together. The quote in the question was uttered by the character George who was played by Biff Yeager to Edward (Depp) towards the beginning of Edward's appearance in the neighborhood.

Answer: An Officer and a Gentleman

"An Officer and a Gentleman" was released in 1982, and starred Richard Gere and Debra Winger. It also had an Oscar winning supporting performance by Louis Gossett Jr. The film tells the story of a Naval Aviation candidate at Aviation Officer Training School, and the agony and ecstasy of such a venture.

It has been said numerous times that Gere and Winger hated each other. They would distance from one another every chance they got. The quote in the question was uttered by the character Lynette Pomeroy who was portrayed by Lisa Blount to Zach Mayo (Gere).

This is shortly after saying no to fellow Aviation candidate Sid Worley's (David Keith) marriage proposal, and towards the very end of the movie.

Answer: Pretty Woman

"Pretty Woman" was released in 1990, and starred Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. It is about a Hollywood call girl who is hired by a wealthy man to be his escort for one week. Their time together leads to an actual romance between the two. Christopher Reeve was originally cast to play Edward (Gere's Role), but quit before filming began.

The quote in the question was uttered by by Vivian (Roberts) to Edward (Gere) when they have just met, and are trying to bond.

Answer: Jerry Maguire

"Jerry Maguire" was released in 1996, and starred Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr, and Renee' Zellwegger. The film was inspired by true life Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg, and his Arizona Cardinals player Tim MacDonald. Mr. Steinberg was the lead technical consultant on the film. Two quotes from the movie are ranked in the Top 100 quotes in film history; "Show Me the Money", at number 25, and "You had me at hello", at number 52.

The quote in the question was uttered by Jerry Maguire (Cruise) to his client Rod Tidwell (Gooding Jr) when trying to hold onto their business and personal relationship.

Answer: Sixteen Candles

"Sixteen Candles" was released in 1984, and starred a myriad of thespians, but Molly Ringwald was the headliner. This was John Hughes's directorial debut. The story is about a girl whose entire family forgets her Sweet Sixteenth birthday, and the hilarious journey during that fateful day. Ringwald has said many times this was her greatest experience on a film. The quote uttered was by the character Jake (Mike Schoeffling) to Farmer Ted (Anthony Michael Hall). Ted then tells Jake that other guys just don't have the "gonads" to admit what he just did.













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