R: I seem to recall reading part of an interview with Cates where she said that she didn't realize the story was meant to be funny. Given how absurd and over-the-top the story was, I have to wonder about my usually excellent memory.
Rick Retro: Back in my college days, the first time I saw it in a theater, I remember laughing out loud at that scene. It's too long ago to remember her exact words, but the female classmate I was with asked me something like "Why are you laughing? It's so sad!"
W: Reminds me of when a guy I had a crush on in college went to see The Princess Bride in the theater and reported that his girlfriend's criticism was that "it wasn't very realistic."
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R: I seem to recall reading part of an interview with Cates where she said that she didn't realize the story was meant to be funny. Given how absurd and over-the-top the story was, I have to wonder about my usually excellent memory.
W: Well, given that she's not known for being a good actress yet pulled it off...
R: Yeah, unfortunately that does seem like the most likely explanation.
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Rick Retro: Back in my college days, the first time I saw it in a theater, I remember laughing out loud at that scene. It's too long ago to remember her exact words, but the female classmate I was with asked me something like "Why are you laughing? It's so sad!"
Reaction: 😂 from W
R: Incidentally, I consider that scene sufficient reason to re-watch Gremlins all by itself.
W: Reminds me of when a guy I had a crush on in college went to see The Princess Bride in the theater and reported that his girlfriend's criticism was that "it wasn't very realistic."
Reaction: 😃 from Rick Retro
Rick Retro: Clearly he took the wrong girl!
W: Oh well. All that ends well. ;)