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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsOMG. I'm in tears. Rob Reiner said that he and Carl were reciting "The Princess Bride" &
the last words Carl said were, "As you wish." I don't know why that got to me. Rob said that his dad wanted so much to live long enough to vote that thing out. Rob is working hard to see that becomes a reality. Bless him.
And this was Cary Elwes' idea to do the reunion. He has a friend from Wisconsin and he asked what he could do to help. She suggested a reunion, Rob Reiner came onboard, and the rest is history. It was a great way to spend a Sunday night.
mucifer
(23,530 posts)introduce everyone.
Eric and Whoopi were a nice addition.
Curious about why Fred Savage didn't do it. Rob Reiner said everyone alive agreed to do it. But, Fred Savage isn't dead. So I'm confused.
Rob Reiner did a great Peter Falk grandpa imitation.
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)It was absolutely wonderful - glitches and all.
As for Fred Savage, maybe he's a Republican?
thesquanderer
(11,986 posts)https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/09/13/princess-bride-fundraiser-brings-100000-donors-wisconsin-democrats/5789024002/
Most. Not everyone alive.
So I guess either Fred was unavailable, or didn't support the cause...
BlueDawn
(892 posts)I always thought they both were hilarious!
This will tell you how old I am, but I loved Meathead and his progressive views on Archie Bunker! Omg.....I really AM old, arent I?....LOL
My kids and I have loved The Princess Bride for years and have probably seen it twenty times. I love Cary Elwes so much, and I thought Robin Wright was beautiful in the movie. It was such a wonderful fairy tale adventure.
Im sorry Carl didnt get his wish and live to see that orange monstrosity masquerading as a human being booted out of our lovely White House.
I am so happy that you shared that! I received some bad news late today and have been feeling really sad and hurt. But just reading that made me smile, and that is a lovely break right now.
So, thank you, again, catbyte.
niyad
(113,259 posts)catbyte
(34,373 posts)Take care.
mahina
(17,646 posts)Thank you.
catbyte
(34,373 posts)Sadly, I don't think they're going to rebroadcast it.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,591 posts)In exchange for a donation to a Wisconsin Democratic group you could purchase a ticket and watch it. I unfortunately missed it. I really loved the film. So many quotable lines.
I would support this even though I'm Canadian. I want to see it so badly, Princess Bride is one of my favourite movies of all time. The scene when Buttercup kicks Westley down the hill and he shouts, "As you wish!" only for her to throw herself down after him is so hilariously beautiful.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,591 posts)They might re show it if there's enough popular demand but don't quote me on that.
Here's a link to the donation page: demand.https://secure.actblue.com/donate/princess-bride-reunion?refcode=url&amount=27
Here's an article about it from a week ago: https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/cast-of-the-princess-bride-reuniting-for-script-reading-to-support-wisconsin-democrats/article_bf7a04a1-a0d7-5ba0-ab76-3da31375f709.html
Laha
(407 posts)I'll keep looking
MustLoveBeagles
(11,591 posts)In case you're still interested in watching The Princess Bride Reunion you can watch an exclusive replay if you make a donation. Details at the links.
mucifer was kind enough to bring this to our attention yesterday: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214119399
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/princess-bride-reunion-replay?refcode=200913PrincessBride-Replay&amount=27
Laha
(407 posts)Definitely going to look into that, thanks. And beagles are cool.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,591 posts)I love my two.
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)Carl and Rob Reiner, two of my favorite people.
We can still, by proxy, help Carl with his his wish to vote that "thing" out.
I will do my part.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,591 posts)Lucinda
(31,170 posts)snacker
(3,619 posts)Lasher
(27,573 posts)Rest well, big guy.
For a good man.
cp
(6,623 posts)Thank you everyone who made it so.
IrishEyes
(3,275 posts)I would donate to watch them. This was a lot of fun to watch.
AllyCat
(16,177 posts)AllyCat
(16,177 posts)hamsterjill
(15,220 posts)I absolutely hated the movie but I know Im in the minority on that. Bravo to them for the help and creativity!
Aristus
(66,316 posts)Even with all the technical glitches.
Mrs. Aristus and I were in tears much of the time.
I remember that the final scene in the film, with Peter Falk saying "As you wish", didn't really resonate with me the first couple-dozen times I saw the movie.
Then I became a grandfather...
Gothmog
(145,130 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)How lovely!