The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ has always presented classic movies on the big screen and hosted the cast and crew. They are going one step further with a new screening series that will feature live commentary. The first film to get the live commentary treatment, a la Mystery Science Theatre 3000, is the romantic comedy classic The Princess Bride, hosted by Jason Reitman. Joining Reitman will be director Rob Reiner and actor Cary Elwes.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ has always presented classic movies on the big screen and hosted the cast and crew. They are going one step further with a new screening series that will feature live commentary. The first film to get the live commentary treatment, a la Mystery Science Theatre 3000 (but with more class, I am sure), is the romantic comedy classic The Princess Bride, hosted by Jason Reitman. Joining Reitman will be director Rob Reiner and actor Cary Elwes.
The Princess Bride live commentary screening will take place Thursday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Tickets go on sale August 1 online or at the Academy box office. For tickets and more information visit www.oscars.org.
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