I found out about a screening of The Princess Bride with live commentary from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. Weeks before I purchased my ticket in anticipation of the event. The Princess Bride is one of my favorite movies. And to see it with people who actually worked on the film talking about it live would be a new experience. In the listing of movies screening this month from The Academy it said that director Rob Reiner and star Cary Elwes would be doing the commentary. And it would be hosted by Jason Reitman son of Ivan Reitman.
The night of the event came and I headed to the theater. I got there hoping to find a spot in the main parking garage. I pull up and the attendant tells me to go to on of the other two garages. I go to the second one. That one is full too. So I get sent to the third. As I pull up I see the lot full sign and get discouraged. But as the attendant working sees my car she waves me to the entrance of the garage. I drive a Mini Cooper perfect for parking in small spaces. Of which there was one left in the garage that my car was able to fit in. I parked, thanked the attendants, and walked to the theater.
I walked in did the security check and went to find a seat. Once the waiting ended the introductions were made. The CEO of The Academy introduced Jason Reitman and he in turn introduced Rob Reiner. Cary Elwes was not in attendance for the event. The movie started and the commentary was underway. I have never watch the movie with commentary on the DVD. So this for me was an amazing time. Finding out about production, pre-production, and post. This was the first ever live commentary event and it didnt disappoint.
The only negative about the entire event was the woman sitting behind me. She was in her late 30's early 40's. She ended up bring her mother to the screening. The mother had never seen the movie before. I honestly don't know why you would bring someone who had never seen a movie to a screening with commentary. The woman kept wanting Jason and Rob to stop talking so she could watch the movie. Hearing her voice in my ear was annoying. If you wanted your mother to see the movie just show it to her at home. Don't bring her to this type of event and complain the whole way through. Besides that I had a great time.
