Welcome to the RomCom Roundtable! We’re back with a mainstream classic from the 80s! AFI also considers this movie among the top 100 love stories (AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 PASSIONS).
In this episode, we discuss The Princess Bride (1987). Originally a book and a bedtime story, The Princess Bride was written by William Goldman, directed by Rob Reiner, and has a stellar cast, including Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Andre the Giant, Christopher Guest, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Fred Savage, and Peter Cook.
We discuss how this movie is celebrated for the performances and memorable quotes. What are your favorite lines from the Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride is available on Disney+. Check out your local library or bookstore to read The Princess Bride by William Goldman.
The Princess Bride, William Goldman’s novel, is as great as the beloved movie he made from it.
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