The Princess Bride is one of the few movies that successfully blends fantasy and comedy, which the guys think is a big reason why its a classic.
INTRODUCTORY DISCUSSION
In part 1 of this episode the guys talk about their beloved Cleveland Browns and how they are actually doing pretty good this year. In spite of that Zach, still has to deal with the constant reminders from Steelers fans (since he lives in Pittsburgh) about how they are still better.
Is it possible that a more expensive air filter can improve your quality of life? Can it prevent you from getting things, such as influenza? Can it provide you with a better night's sleep? These are all questions that the guys explore as Zach shares about having spent a little bit more than he normally does on a new air filter.
While air filters can provide an exciting topic of conversation, the guys pivot and Cody begins to share about his newfound fascination with Formula 1. Competition is something that is fun to participate in, and those who compete at extremely high levels are wondrous to observe. Through watching a documentary, Cody has been introduced to the fast moving world of Formula 1 driving and is hooked, at least for now.
There was a scary moment that happened in the recent past where Cody thought that he had lost all of the files that make up Steel Lake Studio because of come computer hardware issues. Fortunately, it was something that he was capable of fixing, but SLS had its first near-death experience.
MAIN TOPIC: THE PRINCESS BRIDE 00:39:00
There is so much to be said about the wonderful story that is, The Princess Bride. However, even though many people are familiar with the film, the guys are pretty sure that many are not quite as familiar with how the film came to be. From its creation as a novel, to the long process it went through before ever hitting the screen. And the fact that the book is kind of a story within a story.
The guys share as much as they were able to learn about William Goldman and his classic tale. Along the way they will share about the importance that this story had for the growing up as well as the continual impact and influence that it has over them today. The guys would also be failing if they didn't go over some of their favorite quotes from the movie as well.
CLOSING: QUESTION FROM THE AUDIENCE.
The guys answer a question from a faithful Parallel Quest listener, discussing what types of stories work best with certain types of mediums and why.
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