io9 by Charlie Jane Anders

Here are the 10 greatest science fiction and fantasy-themed romantic comedies ever made. Continue reading →

Celebutaunt by Shannon
Published April 27, 2012

It’s inconceivable to think that “The Princess Bride” is 25 years old this weekend. Rob Reiner’s adaptation of William Goldman’s fantasy novel of the same name proves that tales of true love can endure the test of time. Eager to learn what happened to the cast of this beloved classic? As you wish. Continue reading →

Naplenews.com By ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES — Everyone wants the happily-ever-after — that’s why fairy tale movies are so popular. Currently, we have “Mirror Mirror,” a cheeky take on “Snow White” from the perspective of the evil Queen, played by Julia Roberts. So here’s a look at five fabulous films that just might have you believing in magic: Continue reading →

HULIQ By Bryan Alaspa

It’s that time of year again, that you either love or your hate, and that’s Valentine’s Day and these are five movies to rent or watch that will make he holiday fun or more bearable.

Almost from the time that there were movies and movie houses to show them in, there have been people who went to the movies on dates. That tradition continues to this day and there have always been romantic movies for people to ooh and ahh over. But, if you had to pick just five movies to watch this Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart or heart-throb, what movies would they be? Here are my suggestions, in no particular order. Continue reading →

By: Phillip Sayblack | WNCT
Published: February 08, 2012

Good morning everyone.  It’s finally Wednesday again.  For those of you who probably don’t know, I’m actually on day seven of a nine day straight stretch.  So it goes without saying that I’m more than ready for the weekend.  I don’t know about you all.  I’m sure there are some of you out there who have gone through just as many days straight as me, if not more so.  Those who do know how tough it is.  Thankfully I’m off this coming weekend.  And I will be sitting down to watch some more movies and check in on some more new music.  Speaking of movies, we’ve got another pick in the Sweethearts Cinema Countdown.  My wife actually got me to give today’s pick a chance originally.  Since the first time I watched it, it’s become a favorite of mine personally.  And I feel that it’s one of the best romantic movies made in the history of Hollywood (and there are actually a lot of good ones).  From 1987, starring Cary Elwes and Robin Wright, number five on the list is The Princess Bride. Continue reading →

By Burnaby Newsleader

What better night than Valentine’s to curl up and watch a romantic film. Here are 14 movies deemed very romantic. See if they will be the right fit for your movie night.

1. Dirty Dancing: This 1980s flick stands the test of time 25 years later. Baby, a good girl from an affluent family, falls in love with Johnny, a drifter dance instructor, while she’s on a family vacation at a Catskills summer resort. This movie showcases that sometimes love transcends prestige, personal status and well-meaning fathers.

2. Titanic: In another classic movie where love trumps social class, Rose and Jack fall in love aboard the doomed ship. Their passionate connection survives a tragedy and the ultimate separation.

3. Princess Bride: A Rob Reiner movie, this fairytale tells the story of Buttercup and Wesley, a poor farm boy who wins the love of his employer. When Wesley is presumed dead and Buttercup becomes engaged to an area prince she doesn’t love, viewers are taken on an adventure that shows that even death cannot stop true love. Continue reading →

Tuesday, January 31, 2012, by Gabe Ulla

Several locations of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, which is known for putting together quote-along movie feasts, are releasing two signature wines for Valentine’s Day inspired by director Rob Reiner’s 1987 cult classic The Princess Bride. “The Bottle of Wits” (after the “battle of wits” scene in the film — clever!) is the name of the line, and its two wines are “Inconceivable Cab,” a California Cabernet, and “As You Wish White,” a California blend. The release is in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary. Continue reading →

Entertainment Weekly By Anthony Breznican

Director Jason Reitman (”Juno,” ”Young Adult”) has been staging live readings of quirky and beloved old movies in L.A. He’s snagged some great, game actors to reinterpret the roles — and drawn some ecstatic crowds.

Shh! Don’t tell anyone, but Jason Reitman and Patton Oswalt are playing hooky. It’s a cool December evening, and the two are skipping out on the Los Angeles premiere of their own movie, Young Adult, to zoom across Los Angeles to a rival event: a live dramatic reading of the 1987 comedy The Princess Bride at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Continue reading →

Geek Tyrant by Ben P.

Director Jason Reitman traveled across Los Angeles from the premiere of his new film Young Adult Thursday night to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to host the third of his Live Read series. Each show features a different cast of actors playing roles popularized in the featured movies: for his first event, he chose The Breakfast Club, with Jennifer Garner, Aaron Paul, and more in the leads. His second, the Billy Wilder classic The Apartment, starred Natalie Portman and Steve Carell. For The Princess Bride, Reitman brought together his largest cast yet – and the whole evening was pretty damn magical. Continue reading →

MOVIE | LINE On the Scene || by Jen Yamato || 12 16 2011 8:00 PM

“Inconceivable!” With a single word, unveiled at the close of last month’s live-read of The Apartment, Jason Reitman launched AOUS (that’s Anticipation of Unusual Size) for the December 15 installment in his brilliant LACMA/Film Independent series. Few films are so magical, so beloved, so instantly and indelibly quotable as The Princess Bride, Rob Reiner’s 1987 fantasy-comedy, written by William Goldman, about a princess and her pirate and those involved in and affected by their adventure. And few live-read casting choices could be as inspired as Reitman’s: Paul Rudd in the Westley role originated by Cary Elwes, Cary Elwes in the Humperdinck role originated by Chris Sarandon, and, performing the part of the Grandson first portrayed by Fred Savage over two decades ago… Fred Savage. Continue reading →