![]() ![]() (And I mean original original-because I studied German, I read those in the original language!) These days I’m fond of retellings that put a new twist on familiar tropes with unexpected settings, gender-swapped roles, or surprising plot changes. We use a familiar pattern because they’re better remembered that way.Īs an adult reader, I still enjoy fairytales, though I rarely open a collection of the original Grimm Brothers versions. Yet it offers enough subversions to keep the viewer’s interest-not to mention the perfectly-timed, hilarious moments and wordplay.Īround the world, every culture has myths, legends, and fairytales we tell over and over. For one, the story is familiar, reminiscent of the fairytales we’ve heard over and over. ![]() I have my theories about why The Princess Bride makes for such a satisfying family movie experience. Selecting the right movie to satisfy six very different viewers is no easy task, but all of my kids loved this 1980s classic. A few weeks ago, Will and I picked The Princess Bride for family movie night. ![]()
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