Happily ever after, or at least 20 years

We’d be delighted to talk about: “The Princess Bride” at 20. Oh no, we’re getting old. How is it possible “The Princess Bride” is that old already? (“Inconceivable!”) Sure, it arrives on the heels of the 2001 special edition DVD and last year’s Buttercup and Dread Pirate editions, but who cares? We’re just happy for the excuse to quote from this seminal movie: “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father -- prepare to die!” (Tuesday)

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You could talk about: Old faces on new shows. If you can stop talking about the return of “Project Runway” and Tim Gunn (“Gather round, designers!”), you might talk about the plethora of stars popping up on shows that aren’t their own. We’ve seen an awkward Seinfeld on “30 Rock” and Kristen Bell “electrifying” audiences on “Heroes.” This week Rachel Bilson shows up as a love interest on “Chuck.” Just because their shows end doesn’t mean they go away. (Monday)

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You will be talking about: Alicia Keys’ “As I Am.” How riveting a performer is Keys? Let’s put it this way: While sitting in the audience of the MTV Video Music Awards this year in Las Vegas, we didn’t even notice Kid Rock clocking Tommy Lee, because Miss Keys was on stage, stomping around in a pair of high-heeled pirate boots and belting out George Michael’s “Freedom.” (Tuesday)

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If you couldn’t before, now you can talk about: Marion Cotillard. (We can’t pronounce that surname, either.) The French actress’ performance in “La Vie en Rose” has launched her as the front-runner in the Oscar race for best actress, but some of you (ahem, make that us) probably haven’t even seen the film yet. What do you say we rectify this grave oversight when “La Vie en Rose” (extended version) comes out on DVD this week? (Tuesday)

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OK, we’ll be the only ones talking about: John Lithgow’s poetry book. We love John Lithgow! His performance in “3rd Rock From the Sun?” Genius! So we were intrigued to see that he has put together an anthology of poems called “The Poets’ Corner: The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family.” His criterion is that “each poem’s light shines more brightly when read aloud.” Cool. Weird. Random. Just like Lithgow. (Thursday)

-- Deborah Netburn