Not Coming to a Theater Near You
You know him?”
“Not socially. His name’s Jaws, he kills people.
William Goldman’s novel The Princess Bride will probably always be the book I wish I’d written, and I’m among the many who find Rob Reiner’s inspired and inspiring film adaptation endlessly rewatchable and terribly dear. So for me, attending the Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Princess Bride Quote-a-Long last night was something of a no-brainer. Imported from the Alamo Drafthouse and hosted with verve by the Alamo’s own Henri Mazza (in full Dread Pirate Roberts regalia), the program injected a bit of audience participation into the proceedings, including props and karaoke-style subtitles for some of the film’s most oft-quoted lines. A crescendo of ringing bells greeted every kiss between Westley and Buttercup, a hearty cheer greeted every heroic triumph, and Prince Humperdinck was roundly and routinely booed.
The chorus of voices rising from the sold out crowd to quote subtitled (and unsubtitled) lines proved both rousing and revealing. The film is hysterically funny and gauzily romantic, of course, but last night highlighted the fact that it is also meaningfully – indispensably – cathartic. It has endured because it has done more than strike a chord. It strikes a nerve.
by Victoria Large | Source: Projected DVD
12 Aug 2008 12:57 PM | Comments (4)
though never a fan of the film myself I enjoyed this post. I also would love to attend such an event as described.
If you enjoyed the movie you should check out the new computer game based on the movie. Experience True Love and High Adventure at www.princessbridegame.com
Wow,this article was excellent. Short and sweet, and I totally agree with it. I’m going to read all of her articles from now on.
speaking of audience participation, Rocky Horror Picture Show is going to be remade.
Matt K
12 August 2008
10:18 AM
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