Revenge of the Film Nerds - The Princess Bride (1987)

The Princess Bride (1987)

08/30/22 • 69 min

Taking two seasons to review The Princess Bride? Inconceivable!
The Film Nerds are back this week with their first ever dive into the worlds of high fantasy and romantic comedy with the 1987 cult classic directed by Rob Reiner and written by William Goldman. Sit back and enjoy a tale of how some of America's most powerful writing forces brought together a film considered "impossible" to make, the serendipity that assembled its cast, the film's wide-reaching appeal and message, and the joy evoked by one of the most quotable scripts in the history of cinema. A deep dive into a timeless classic? As you wish.

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The Mummy (1999)

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