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Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Posted on December 14, 2012 | No CommentsI'm here not to pander to the fandom, but be brutally honest as a Tolkien lover: The Hobbit was just not that good. In fact, dare I say it, *gasps!*, it wasn't good at all. -
Collectivism in Kurosawa’s The Seven Samurai
Posted on September 26, 2012 | No CommentsJapanese tradition has revolved for centuries around the concept that groups of people must work together to accomplish goals. -
Review: Arn: The Knight Templar
Posted on September 4, 2012 | No CommentsThis was a good movie, solid, and understated but well worth watching. It doesn’t shout it’s story at you, but tells it in a captivating and engaging manner. -
Movie Review: Mongol
Posted on August 27, 2012 | No CommentsSet in 1192, Mongol tells the tale of the Mongolian Steppe and the rise of Temüjin, who would later become Genghis Khan, one of the most feared and respected warriors of the medieval world. -
Review: Valhalla Rising
Posted on August 4, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s intelligent, interesting and beautiful to watch even at it’s bloodiest. If you’re looking for action beyond the usual hack-n’-slash Hollywood film, this quiet little movie will do the trick. -
Review: Black Death
Posted on July 30, 2012 | No CommentsBlack Death bills itself as a "Journey into Hell" and the film does a good job of portraying a dark and fearful world, where death is omnipresent. -
Tears of the Fallen – short film examines the effects of war from medieval times
Posted on July 27, 2012 | No CommentsTears of the Fallen is currently in production, and tells the story of a aftermath of a 15th century battle, a war ravaged soldier meets a peasant woman searching for her warrior son. -
Review of Brave – Girl power in the 10th century
Posted on June 22, 2012 | No CommentsPixar has a track record of making some of the best animated films over the last fifteen years - Toys, The Incredibles, Cars, Monsters, Inc. - and now they try their skills on a quasi-fairytale set in the Middle Ages. -
Brave
Posted on June 21, 2012 | No CommentsDetermined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. -
Review: Snow White and the Huntsman
Posted on June 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe movie is sure to delight those who see it with it’s sweeping imagery, epic battle scenes and jaw-dropping visuals. -
Snow White and the Huntsman
Posted on June 1, 2012 | No CommentsIn a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen. -
Medieval Merrie Melodies
Posted on May 25, 2012 | No CommentsBugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig go medieval! -
Medieval Community: Lessons from the Film Black Knight
Posted on April 24, 2012 | No CommentsIn the film Black Knight, a star vehicle for comedian Martin Lawrence, the filmmakers present an up-to-the-moment hipster from Compton who learns a valuable lesson in the context of medieval moral clarity -
Filmmaker to bring the Middle Ages and Rap together in ‘The Quickener’
Posted on March 30, 2012 | No CommentsA British filmmaker is seeking to raise $8000 to produce a medieval rap movie. The Quickener is described as "a fast-paced medieval drama, set during the year the Black Death struck England..." -
Movie Review: The Secret of Kells
Posted on February 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe Secret of Kells, an Irish film set in the Middle Ages, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature - and for good reason - it is an excellent story and wonderfully drawn. Both kids and their parents will love this film! -
Review: The Countess
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe Countess is a 2009 film about Elizabeth Báthory. It is the Julie Delpy's third directorial effort. Julia casts her self in the starring role as Erzsébet Báthory. -
Review: Red Riding Hood
Posted on January 17, 2012 | No CommentsThis movie - a loosely-based retelling of the fable of Red Riding Hood and set in a loosely-based version of a medieval village - came out in the spring of 2011 with much promotion. Aimed at the teenage audience / fans of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight saga, the film received mostly poor reviews and small audiences. -
Trailer for The Hobbit released
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug -
US company gets right to remake Kurosawa films
Posted on August 25, 2011 | No CommentsSplendent Media has signed a multiyear deal to represent worldwide rights (outside Japan) to 69 titles from filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, including 19 screenplays that were never produced. Kurosawa, who considered... -
Teaching Knighthood and the Late Medieval Battlefield using the Knights of The Messenger
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsTeaching Knighthood and the Late Medieval Battlefield using the Knights of The Messenger By Matthieu Chan Tsin The Once and Future Classroom, Vol.7:1 (2009) Introduction: When Luc Besson and Sony... -
Teaching the Middle Ages on Film: Visual Narrative and the Historical Record
Posted on July 19, 2011 | No CommentsTeaching the Middle Ages on Film: Visual Narrative and the Historical Record By Martha Driver History Compass, Vol. 5:1 (2007) Abstract: This article provides an overview of some of the... -
Based on a True History?: The Impact of Popular ‘Medieval Film’ on the Public Understanding of the Middle Ages
Posted on April 21, 2011 | No CommentsBased on a True History?: The Impact of Popular ‘Medieval Film’ on the Public Understanding of the Middle Ages By Paul B. Sturtevant PhD Dissertation, University of Leeds, 2010 Abstract:... -
Review: The Wild Hunt
Posted on April 11, 2011 | No CommentsThe Wild Hunt (2009) Directed by Alexandre Franchi Starring Ricky Mabe, Mark Antony Krupa and Trevor Hayes Being a Canadian means that I have seen more than my fair share... -
Your Highness
Posted on April 7, 2011 | No CommentsYour Highness Starring: Danny McBride, James Franco and Natalie Portman Released in North America on April 8, 2011 Synopsis: Throughout history, tales of chivalry have burnished the legends of brave, handsome... -
Drinking and Debauchery: Fifty Ways to Leave Your Beowulf (Butchered)
Posted on March 28, 2011 | No CommentsDrinking and Debauchery: Fifty Ways to Leave Your Beowulf (Butchered) By Viola Miglio Actas del II Congreso Internacional sobre Bebida y Literatura, edited by Sara Poot-Herrera (Merida, 2009) Introduction: Granted:...