Comments on: P365 - Day 59 (The Princess Bride) http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/ The musings and ravings of a bloggart family Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:06:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Dorothy http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-521 Dorothy Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:57:10 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-521 Hi Kathy, Yes, our kids saw it with us. We had fun watching our friend laugh her way through it but just couldn't figure it out at all. But then, we've tied people to our sofa to watch Spinal Tap as we roll around crying with laughter whilst they can't wait for it to finish, so it's Just One Of Those Things.{g} Holy Grail? Nope not that funny, but then we loved Life Of Brian.... Hi Kathy,

Yes, our kids saw it with us. We had fun watching our friend laugh her way through it but just couldn’t figure it out at all.

But then, we’ve tied people to our sofa to watch Spinal Tap as we roll around crying with laughter whilst they can’t wait for it to finish, so it’s Just One Of Those Things.{g}

Holy Grail? Nope not that funny, but then we loved Life Of Brian….

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-519 KME Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:17:50 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-519 Debbie - let me know if you like the book. It has a funny, wordy sense about it that makes us laugh. I am really enjoying blogging these days. It feels like I can share a bit of our busy life with friends and family who are far away. Debbie - let me know if you like the book. It has a funny, wordy sense about it that makes us laugh.

I am really enjoying blogging these days. It feels like I can share a bit of our busy life with friends and family who are far away.

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-518 KME Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:15:21 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-518 Susan! How funny, a cheapie theater as well. See, some of these experiences are shared across the states. :) Way to work inconceivable into the comment section. I can't tell you how many people I've run into, over the years, who know many of the lines from the movie. One of those quirky classics. They managed to keep the movie clean which adds to its appeal. Susan! How funny, a cheapie theater as well. See, some of these experiences are shared across the states. :) Way to work inconceivable into the comment section. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve run into, over the years, who know many of the lines from the movie. One of those quirky classics. They managed to keep the movie clean which adds to its appeal.

]]> By: Debbie in NNY http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-517 Debbie in NNY Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:54:00 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-517 Princess Bride is a definate favorite in this house, although I did not realize that there was a book. I'll have to check that one out a our library. Brian and I saw it ages ago...can't remember when and the kids love it. It is a regular pick on family night. I love your blog, Kathy. You all seem to have so much fun and you tell the story of your life in wonderful words. Princess Bride is a definate favorite in this house, although I did not realize that there was a book. I’ll have to check that one out a our library. Brian and I saw it ages ago…can’t remember when and the kids love it. It is a regular pick on family night.

I love your blog, Kathy. You all seem to have so much fun and you tell the story of your life in wonderful words.

]]> By: Susan http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-516 Susan Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:26:49 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-516 Princess Bride has been a favorite for us since the first time my hubby and I saw it at.. *drumroll* a bargain theater in Texas. We also paid 1.50 a person. The movie is still hilarious, but we always felt the book was a bit uneven. The intro to Buttercup's baby didn't look too promising at all. I think the genius of the movie was more than the book. The casting & direction was extremely well done as well. There are very few films that are even close to as good as Princess Bride. Anything better would be inconceivable! ;) Princess Bride has been a favorite for us since the first time my hubby and I saw it at.. *drumroll* a bargain theater in Texas. We also paid 1.50 a person.

The movie is still hilarious, but we always felt the book was a bit uneven. The intro to Buttercup’s baby didn’t look too promising at all.

I think the genius of the movie was more than the book. The casting & direction was extremely well done as well.

There are very few films that are even close to as good as Princess Bride. Anything better would be inconceivable! ;)

]]> By: Tim http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-514 Tim Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:59:46 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-514 Personally, I think one's impression of a silly movie is directly related to the age that you are when you first see it. I remember seeing <i>UHF</i> (and thinking it was hilarious) in college with a couple of well-liked roommates, low on sleep and high on caffeine in the middle of finals. Imagine my disappointment when I later showed it to Kathy, who thought it was rather dumb. Movies that seemed funny the first time (whether because of the viewer's age, or the positive circumstances surrounding the viewing) are ever after seen with those rosy glasses -- one tends to ignore the dumb aspects of the movie because you have already accepted that it is the way it should be (sort of a 'suspension of intelligence', a parallel concept to 'suspension of disbelief'). All that said, I think that <i>Princess Bride</i> is a fairly ageless and clever movie, suitable for framing (or at least watching) by all. Your mileage may vary. :) Personally, I think one’s impression of a silly movie is directly related to the age that you are when you first see it. I remember seeing UHF (and thinking it was hilarious) in college with a couple of well-liked roommates, low on sleep and high on caffeine in the middle of finals. Imagine my disappointment when I later showed it to Kathy, who thought it was rather dumb.

Movies that seemed funny the first time (whether because of the viewer’s age, or the positive circumstances surrounding the viewing) are ever after seen with those rosy glasses — one tends to ignore the dumb aspects of the movie because you have already accepted that it is the way it should be (sort of a ’suspension of intelligence’, a parallel concept to ’suspension of disbelief’).

All that said, I think that Princess Bride is a fairly ageless and clever movie, suitable for framing (or at least watching) by all. Your mileage may vary. :)

]]> By: Emily http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-511 Emily Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:52:23 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-511 We have a cheapie theater in town. I think it is $2.00 a person. It's not the nices theater but it is definitly the cheapest! I also agree with your Aunt Kate - you have a fun house! Your kids are blessed! We have a cheapie theater in town. I think it is $2.00 a person. It’s not the nices theater but it is definitly the cheapest! I also agree with your Aunt Kate - you have a fun house! Your kids are blessed!

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-510 KME Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:37:03 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-510 Ginger, I think it is fascinating the way humor differs across countries. So much of it is based on the familiar and idioms and cultural references. Tim and I took a humor class in our psychology studies in college. I would love to do some research on the way humor varies according to culture and nationality. Ginger, I think it is fascinating the way humor differs across countries. So much of it is based on the familiar and idioms and cultural references. Tim and I took a humor class in our psychology studies in college. I would love to do some research on the way humor varies according to culture and nationality.

]]> By: Ginger http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-509 Ginger Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:30:38 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-509 I read this with interest, thinking "I've never read nor seen The Princess Bride." So I pulled up a google search and discovered, when I saw the picture of Andre' the Giant and Mandy Patinkin, that I have seen the very end once. I'll have to rent it now. That was funny about Dorothy's reaction to the movie. I wonder if she thinks Monty Python and the Holy Grail is funny. I think it is uproarously so, but only when watched after 11 p.m. I read this with interest, thinking “I’ve never read nor seen The Princess Bride.” So I pulled up a google search and discovered, when I saw the picture of Andre’ the Giant and Mandy Patinkin, that I have seen the very end once. I’ll have to rent it now. That was funny about Dorothy’s reaction to the movie. I wonder if she thinks Monty Python and the Holy Grail is funny. I think it is uproarously so, but only when watched after 11 p.m.

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-508 KME Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:51:44 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/02/28/p365-day-59-the-princess-bride/#comment-508 Dorothy - yes, we loved the Shackleton story. The book was fascinating and the movie amazing (putting images to the story was so fascinating for the children). How funny about your reaction to <em>The Princess Bride</em>. Did your children watch it? Did they like it? Do you think it's an American thing or a general preference thing? Interesting that it was your Am. friend who introduced you to it. I think the weird humor of it all (half serious and half comedy) made us laugh but then dh LOVES historical romances so honor and chivalry and that sort of thing is right up his alley. I've never seen <em>Spinal Tap</em>. Note the <em>Spinal Tap/Princess Bride</em> connection as they are both directed by Rob Reiner. I bet you all watch the movie with rather knowing eyes. Ha! Dorothy - yes, we loved the Shackleton story. The book was fascinating and the movie amazing (putting images to the story was so fascinating for the children). How funny about your reaction to The Princess Bride. Did your children watch it? Did they like it? Do you think it’s an American thing or a general preference thing? Interesting that it was your Am. friend who introduced you to it. I think the weird humor of it all (half serious and half comedy) made us laugh but then dh LOVES historical romances so honor and chivalry and that sort of thing is right up his alley.

I’ve never seen Spinal Tap. Note the Spinal Tap/Princess Bride connection as they are both directed by Rob Reiner. I bet you all watch the movie with rather knowing eyes. Ha!

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