Excalibur (1981)
Podcasters of the round table, assemble. John Boorman's EXCALIBUR may be a bit grittier and more 1970s-esque than the bulk of the '80s Dark Fantasy films on our slate. But the genre (and many actors' careers) simply does not exist without it. Also, this technically counts as our second Grail quest movie.
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Show Notes
Podcasters of the round table, assemble. John Boorman's EXCALIBUR may be a bit grittier and more 1970s-esque than the bulk of the '80s Dark Fantasy films on our slate. But the genre (and many actors' careers) simply does not exist without it. Also, this technically counts as our second Grail quest movie.
References:
- World History Encyclopedia Excalibur History
- The Vintage News Excalibur History
- Adventures of a Suburban Boy
- The Quest For Hollywood’s Grail
- Brilliant Failures: Excalibur
- BAFTA Film Costume Design 1982
- Cinema and Sorcery: The Comprehensive Guide to Fantasy Film
- John Boorman Flashbak Interview
- John Boorman American Cinema Papers Interview
- Excalibur: Behind the Movie
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