The Fantasy Hall of Fame

[CosmicRunaway]

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QUEST INFORMATION

If you've never joined a HoF before or would like a refresher, here are the rules:


Everyone who joins must nominate a fantasy film by sending it to me via Private Message. Do not reveal your nomination in the thread!
Any film that is tagged on IMDB, the Google sidebar, or described on Wikipedia as fantasy is eligible for this HoF. If your film is not described as fantasy in any of those locations, we can discuss in PM whether or not it is an appropriate nomination.
Your nomination should be under 220 minutes in length, and cannot have won any previous Hall of Fame. Some popular fantasy films that have previously won include Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Princess Bride (1987), and Spirited Away (2001). For the full list, please see this thread (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=52323).
Everyone who joins must watch all of the nominated films and post about them in this thread. You do not have to write an extensive or elaborate review, but you do need to say something about each film. While you are free to progress at your own pace within the timeframe of the HoF, falling too far behind and failing to keep us updated may result in disqualification.
The amount of time you have to watch all films will amount to approximately one week per film nominated. More films means more time to watch them, and less films means the deadline will be closer.
When you have finished watching all of the nominations, PM me a ranked list (where #1 is your favourite film) of all nominations. Films will be scored based on where they ranked on everyone's lists, with the final reveal happening after everyone has submitted a list.


ADMITTED APPRENTICES

CosmicRunaway - nomination decided
ahwell - nominated received
Siddon - nominated received
Citizen Rules - nominated received
Wyldesyde19 - nomination received
rauldc14 - nomination received
HolowMan - disqualified
MovieGal - nomination received
edarsenal - nomination received
pahaK - nomination received
gbgoodies - nomination received

Late applications will no longer be accepted.
The last day to join was Friday, July 10th.


JOURNEY'S END

The deadline is set for Saturday, September 19th.

[CosmicRunaway]

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An ancient stone pillar has recently been unearthed.
It appears to have been engraved by the members
of a party who embarked on a dangerous quest.

As archaeologists are able to decipher the writing,
the history of this fellowship will be revealed.
Some fragments are already legible.


~*~


ahwell - 10/10, list received
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108377#post2108377)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2106224#post2106224)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105947#post2105947)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2106544#post2106544)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2110016#post2110016)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107224#post2107224)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2104960#post2104960)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107797#post2107797)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105328#post2105328)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107803#post2107803)

Citizen Rules - 10/10, list received
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2112885#post2112885)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105232#post2105232)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109247#post2109247)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2106211#post2106211)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109671#post2109671)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2110133#post2110133)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2104958#post2104958)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2111429#post2111429)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108257#post2108257)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109263#post2109263)

CosmicRunaway - 10/10, list finalized
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108359#post2108359)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2104999#post2104999)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2106527#post2106527)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107242#post2107242)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109073#post2109073)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107939#post2107939)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105469#post2105469)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105688#post2105688)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109758#post2109758)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107668#post2107668)

edarsenal - 10/10, list received
La belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2113130#post2113130)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2116500#post2116500)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2118642#post2118642)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2120729#post2120729)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2121680#post2121680)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2114233#post2114233)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2113547#post2113547)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2125783#post2125783)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2118686#post2118686)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2124847#post2124847)

gbgoodies - 10/10, list received
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108924#post2108924)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105802#post2105802)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107303#post2107303)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109282#post2109282)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2123479#post2123479)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109277#post2109277)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105115#post2105115)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2110781#post2110781)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107615#post2107615)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107896#post2107896)

MovieGal - 10/10, list received
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2111038#post2111038)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107040#post2107040)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107019#post2107019)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2106619#post2106619)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2115965#post2115965)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108548#post2108548)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108131#post2108131)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2113339#post2113339)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2115962#post2115962)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2106592#post2106592)

pahaK - 10/10, list received
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2115747#post2115747)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105583#post2105583)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2113166#post2113166)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2115558#post2115558)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2114266#post2114266)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2123003#post2123003)
Kiki’s Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107290#post2107290)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2112883#post2112883)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108637#post2108637)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2104977#post2104977)

rauldc14 - 10/10, list received
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2115903#post2115903)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2113370#post2113370)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2110223#post2110223)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2112646#post2112646)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2110759#post2110759)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2120170#post2120170)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2124645#post2124645)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2114371#post2114371)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2111626#post2111626)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2117570#post2117570)

Siddon -10/10, list received
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109617#post2109617)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2124461#post2124461)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107285#post2107285)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108157#post2108157)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108087#post2108087)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108930#post2108930)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2114718#post2114718)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2112831#post2112831)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2105697#post2105697)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2107300#post2107300)

Wyldesyde19 - 10/10, list received
La Belle et la Bête (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2119335#post2119335)
The Dark Crystal (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2117386#post2117386)
DragonHeart (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2123859#post2123859)
Dragonslayer (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2115080#post2115080)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2113461#post2113461)
Excalibur (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2119168#post2119168)
Kiki's Delivery Service (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2119607#post2119607)
Kwaidan (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2121434#post2121434)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2125751#post2125751)
Tideland (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2122479#post2122479)


Side Quests

Films

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
ahwell (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108795#post2108795)
CosmicRunaway (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109924#post2109924)
gbgoodies (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109599#post2109599)
pahaK (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108950#post2108950)
Siddon (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2108929#post2108929)

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
ahwell (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109836#post2109836)
CosmicRunaway (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2110038#post2110038)
gbgoodies (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2112481#post2112481)
pahaK (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2111124#post2111124)
Siddon (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2109603#post2109603)


Print

Tideland by Mitch Cullin
pahaK (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2119238#post2119238)


Companion Pieces

Siddon
Alice (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2115219#post2115219)
Beauty and the Beast (1991) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2112824#post2112824)
The Lord of the Rings (1978) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2113514#post2113514)

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[CosmicRunaway]

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From urban fairytales to epic adventures, the fantasy genre is home to
countless imaginative realms that exist in every possible time period.

The real magic is the ability of these films to transport us into
a different version of reality that can be charming, deadly, or
a creative mixture of both.

As our journey through this Hall of Fame begins, these are
the quests our daring heroes have chosen to tackle:

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Kwaidan / 怪談 (1964) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058279/)
Directed By: Masaki Kobayashi
Nominated By: Siddon

~*~

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65723

Excalibur (1981) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082348/)
Directed By: John Boorman
Nominated By: Citizen Rules

~*~

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65724

Dragonslayer (1981) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082288/)
Directed By: Matthew Robbins
Nominated By: Wyldesyde19

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https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65725

The Dark Crystal (1982) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083791/)
Directed By: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Nominated By: CosmicRunaway

~*~

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65983

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/)
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Nominated By: gbgoodies

~*~

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65726

Kiki's Delivery Service / 魔女の宅急便 (1989) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097814/)
Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki
Nominated By: ahwell

~*~

https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65727

DragonHeart (1996) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116136/)
Directed By: Rob Cohen
Nominated By: edarsenal

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https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65728

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/)
Directed By: Peter Jackson
Nominated By: rauldc14

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https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65729

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/)
Directed By: Peter Jackson
Nominated By: HollowMan

DISQUALIFIED

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Tideland (2005) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410764/)
Directed By: Terry Gilliam
Nominated By: pahaK

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https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65946

La Belle et la Bête (2014) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2316801/)
Directed By: Christophe Gans
Nominated By: MovieGal

~*~

To view the original reveal, see here (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2104558#post2104558).
To follow the results, start reading at this post (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2125953#post2125953).

[ahwell]

As always, absolutely BEAUTIFUL presentation Cosmic. I already have my nomination sent, super excited about this!!!!

[Citizen Rules]

Wow! Very stylish presentation, love the attention to details and the little extras too!

I'm in (of course:)) and I believe I have my nom picked out. It's solidly fantasy. I have a very unfantasy day of work:( But when the toil is done, I'll PM in my nom. Really looking forward to this HoF!

[neiba]

If The Princess Bride isn't eligible, I might join. :p

Though I'm still not sure cause I don't know what kind of movies would be in this!

[Wyldesyde19]

She always has the most creative HOF openings. I have to think of a nom, but I have a long drive while I go to the Outer Banks for vacation with some friends this next week so that gives me plenty of time to think.

[Citizen Rules]

Screw work! I'm sending my nom in now:p

[ahwell]

Looking over the lists, I actually surprisingly nominated something none of you have checked off yet!! (including neiba should he join). Citizen Rules I sort of nominated this for you... you better like it:D ;)

[CosmicRunaway]

As always, absolutely BEAUTIFUL presentation Cosmic. I already have my nomination sent, super excited about this!!!!
Thank you! I haven't watched many fantasy films in awhile, so I'm also excited to get this started.

Wow! Very stylish presentation, love the attention to details and the little extras too!

I'm in (of course😊) and I believe I have my nom picked out. It's solidly fantasy. I have a very unfantasy day of work:( But when the toil is done, I'll PM in my nom. Really looking forward to this HoF!
Thanks! The little details are fun to come up with. I'm glad they don't put people off haha.

I had a pretty brutal day at work too. Hopefully yours goes more smoothly!

She always has the most creative HOF openings. I have to think of a nom, but I have a long drive while I go to the Outer Banks for vacation with some friends this next week so that gives me plenty of time to think.
You're too kind! Looking forward to seeing what your nomination is - we have an interesting mix already!

Looking over the lists, I actually surprisingly nominated something none of you have checked off yet!!
I should've checked it off ages ago, considering there are like, 2 copies in the house right now haha.

[pahaK]

I'm very likely to join this one. I just need to figure out a fitting film (while I like fantasy as a genre, most of the films are actually trash). I have a few decent options already.

[CosmicRunaway]

(while I like fantasy as a genre, most of the films are actually trash)
Are you trying to imply that films like Deathstalker and Barbarian Queen are not fine art? :eek:

For real though, there are a lot of subpar fantasy films out there, but they often have their own charm and can be quite enjoyable to watch. I'm not going down that route for my own nomination, but I'm always happy to watch a B-grade sword and sorcery flick.

[pahaK]

Are you trying to imply that films like Deathstalker and Barbarian Queen are not fine art? :eek:

For real though, there are a lot of subpar fantasy films out there, but they often have their own charm and can be quite enjoyable to watch. I'm not going down that route for my own nomination, but I'm always happy to watch a B-grade sword and sorcery flick.

I've probably seen the majority of the B-grade sword and sorcery flicks (as a kid, sword & sorcery, post-apocalypse and ninjas meant an automatic watch for me). Some of them still have their charms though, and I still watch them if I happen on a one I haven't seen before (I even rewatch the old ones at times). I won't nominate any of those either and I surely won't go with a children's film so I'm choosing from a rather small number of films :D

[Wyldesyde19]

I've probably seen the majority of the B-grade sword and sorcery flicks (as a kid, sword & sorcery, post-apocalypse and ninjas meant an automatic watch for me). Some of them still have their charms though, and I still watch them if I happen on a one I haven't seen before (I even rewatch the old ones at times). I won't nominate any of those either and I surely won't go with a children's film so I'm choosing from a rather small number of films :D
Always look forward to your noms

[Wyldesyde19]

Are you trying to imply that films like Deathstalker and Barbarian Queen are not fine art? :eek:

For real though, there are a lot of subpar fantasy films out there, but they often have their own charm and can be quite enjoyable to watch. I'm not going down that route for my own nomination, but I'm always happy to watch a B-grade sword and sorcery flick.
I’ve seen Deathstalker. And maybe Barbarian Queen. Thanks so much for reminding me of the former 😑

[rauldc14]

I'll be in

[ahwell]

Nice, we already have a solid number!!

[Citizen Rules]

Looking over the lists, I actually surprisingly nominated something none of you have checked off yet!! (including neiba should he join). @Citizen Rules (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=84637) I sort of nominated this for you... you better like it:D ;)I'm honored:p and curious to what it is?

I'm very likely to join this one. I just need to figure out a fitting film (while I like fantasy as a genre, most of the films are actually trash). I have a few decent options already. Join:)

[HollowMan]

I'd like to join but where can I see a list of previous nominees/ winners? I can't see fantasy films among the speciality HoFs linked to in the introduction.

[Wyldesyde19]

I'd like to join but where can I see a list of previous nominees/ winners? I can't see fantasy films among the speciality HoFs linked to in the introduction.
Welcome!
Yes, that’s because this will be our inaugural Fantasy HOF. Joins us for this momentous occasion!

[MovieGal]

CosmicRunaway I may be in..
Citizen Rules mentioned this to me.

gbgoodies You should join!!

[Citizen Rules]

I'd like to join but where can I see a list of previous nominees/ winners? I can't see fantasy films among the speciality HoFs linked to in the introduction.Like Wyldesyde said that's because we've never ever done a Fantasy HoF before...which makes this HoF extras special! Who knows, if you join maybe your movie nomination might receive the most points and be honored in the MoFo Hall of Fame Archives.:)

[gbgoodies]

CosmicRunaway I may be in..
Citizen Rules mentioned this to me.

gbgoodies You should join!!


Thanks for the invite. I'm thinking about joining this HoF, but I'm on the fence because fantasy films can go in many different directions. I might wait until the reveal to decide, but I've been looking through some fantasy movie lists to try to choose a nom so I'll be ready if I decide to join.

[Miss Vicky]

I probably won't join this, but I'll take a look once the nominations are revealed and may give it a shot if it looks promising.

[HollowMan]

Welcome!
Yes, that’s because this will be our inaugural Fantasy HOF. Joins us for this momentous occasion!


Ah right, OK. I would be honoured to join you all on this noble quest. I've messaged you my nomination.

[Wyldesyde19]

Ah right, OK. I would be honoured to join you all on this noble quest. I've messaged you my nomination.
You’ll want to message Cosmicrunaway since she is the host.
Welcome aboard!

[CosmicRunaway]

I'd like to join but where can I see a list of previous nominees/ winners? I can't see fantasy films among the speciality HoFs linked to in the introduction.
As CR already mentioned, there hasn't been a HoF just for fantasy films before, but there have been some fantasy (or fantasy-adjacent) films nominated in previous HoFs. You'd have to read through all the winners, but I've already taken a quick look and called out the films I thought people would most likely want to nominate.

[CosmicRunaway]

You’ll want to message Cosmicrunaway since she is the host.
Welcome aboard!
He did send me his nomination a few minutes ago, however it was already taken so I hope he has a second choice ready to go.

If not, there's still plenty of time to come up with one. I don't have a nomination yet, though I've collected a number of films to watch over the next week, and have an additional 3-4 films in mind to fall back on if no one beats me to them.

[MovieGal]

I sent in my nomination...its a rare find but for those who really know me, will know my nomination is my type of cinema.

[MovieGal]

Yo cricket

Get your a**e over here and join!

[cricket]

Yo cricket

Get your a**e over here and join!

I'm just going to imagine that I'm in it.

[edarsenal]

Mmm. . . Hello.
https://66.media.tumblr.com/477026522d7978fd92ce30c581fb616e/tumblr_ppuyrqPX0Y1re4j67_540.gif


ALWAYS enjoy when Cosmic adds her nuances as Hostess of a Hall of Fame--

So, YEAH, I'm in! Now to find a nomination--

[Captain Spaulding]

I'm just going to imagine that I'm in it.

You should've said that you're going to fantasize that you're in it. ;)

[Siddon]

I'm just going to imagine that I'm in it.


You should've said that you're going to fantasize that you're in it. ;)


Pity I was counting on you to pick something esoteric like Brand Upon the Brain!, Black Moon, of The Exterminating Angel


Anyways I went with a friendlier genre than my second choice.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtjQ1t5FWv8

[MovieGal]

Black Moon




Love this film but I did not cross my mind... I had 3 unusual films to pick from and 1 common.

And for everyone who sees my profile or knows my letterboxd top films.. my pick, it is not what you think

[pahaK]

I just rewatched a possible nomination candidate. Now I just have to decide if it's fantasy enough. Such difficult decisions.

[CosmicRunaway]

Out of the 8 confirmed nominations so far, our films span 5 decades, and 3 languages. There is a fully animated feature, an anthology, and an apparent preference for high fantasy.

I just rewatched a possible nomination candidate. Now I just have to decide if it's fantasy enough. Such difficult decisions.
If the fantasy elements are only subtle, that's perfectly fine. There is no minimum amount of fantasy required, as long as it's described as fantasy on IMDB, Google, or Wikipedia.

[jiraffejustin]

I nominate Skyrim

[pahaK]

I nominate Skyrim

I hope it doesn't matter if I rate this with a nude mod on.

[CosmicRunaway]

Given that my Skyrim playthrough clocked in at over 300 hours, it unfortunately doesn't quite adhere to the 220 minute limit. :p

[pahaK]

Given that my Skyrim playthrough clocked in at over 300 hours, it unfortunately doesn't quite adhere to the 220 minute limit. :p

Maybe something like this?

https://youtu.be/kZvZPLDPCno

[pahaK]

Also, I sent in my nomination (as a spoiler, it's not a computer game).

[rauldc14]

I nominated Final Fantasy 7 and everyone must play through it

[CosmicRunaway]

Original, or the remake?

[rauldc14]

Original!

[CosmicRunaway]

I'll nominate the remake, even though I haven't played it, so we can definitively determine which version is better. :cool:

[CosmicRunaway]

I think I'm just going to go with the first movie that came to mind when trying to decide what to nominate. It doesn't appear to be on any of the lists, so I can't check who else has definitely seen it. I imagine it'll be a rewatch for most, if not everyone though.

[Wyldesyde19]

Friday can’t come soon enough.

[Citizen Rules]

Friday can’t come soon enough.Freaky Friday?:p

[Chypmunk]

Friday can’t come soon enough.
That's why all the women preferred Robinson Crusoe ;)

Enjoy your HOF folks, as with all these things I shall just peek through the tiniest gap in the curtains from time to time to see what y'all are up to before I then slink back into the shadows.

[CosmicRunaway]

I'm not sure how much new interest we'll get over the course of the week, so I could change the reveal to this Wednesday instead of Friday. I'd still take late nominations until the 10th (as I would have with the originally posted reveal date).

Let me know what you guys would prefer.

[Wyldesyde19]

I'm not sure how much new interest we'll get over the course of the week, so I could change the reveal to this Wednesday instead of Friday. I'd still take late nominations until the 10th (as I would have with the originally posted reveal date).

Let me know what you guys would prefer.

Wednesday works well.

[MovieGal]

I'm not sure how much new interest we'll get over the course of the week, so I could change the reveal to this Wednesday instead of Friday. I'd still take late nominations until the 10th (as I would have with the originally posted reveal date).

Let me know what you guys would prefer.

No biggie to me... whatever you want CR2

you cant have CR.. that belongs to Citizen Rules

[CosmicRunaway]

CR2 works. :cool:

[ahwell]

Earlier the better for me lol

[CosmicRunaway]

I was expecting people to take longer to decide on nominations, which is why I set it for Friday at first. I guess a lot of you guys had films in mind already, or you're at least more decisive than I am haha.

[MovieGal]

I was expecting people to take longer to decide on nominations, which is why I set it for Friday at first. I guess a lot of you guys had films in mind already, or you're at least more decisive than I am haha.

As soon as Citizen Rules mentioned it to me.. I knew what my film was. My 2nd and 3rd choices came after I mentioned I may join. I even asked Mr Minio what he thought as I respect his opinion on movies or at least the three I had in mind.

[edarsenal]

I'm not sure how much new interest we'll get over the course of the week, so I could change the reveal to this Wednesday instead of Friday. I'd still take late nominations until the 10th (as I would have with the originally posted reveal date).

Let me know what you guys would prefer.
Considering you're keeping new moms for a while after and yeah, we were all pretty decisive right from the get-go, going with a Wednesday Reveal works great.

[Wyldesyde19]

Considering you're keeping new moms for a while after and yeah, we were all pretty decisive right from the get-go, going with a Wednesday Reveal works great.
Wait a second. We’re supposed to have nominated Moms? Well in that case I change my nomination Liz Hurley

[rauldc14]

I'm going to have trouble deciding which mom to pick myself

[Citizen Rules]

Wednesday is fine with me for a reveal. Can't wait:p

[CosmicRunaway]

Since there have been no objections, I'm officially moving the reveal date to Wednesday. Even though that's a holiday here, I don't get the day off, but I'll be able to post the nominations as soon as I get home from work.

[edarsenal]

Considering you're keeping new moms for a while after and yeah, we were all pretty decisive right from the get-go, going with a Wednesday Reveal works great.

Wait a second. We’re supposed to have nominated Moms? Well in that case I change my nomination Liz Hurley

I'm going to have trouble deciding which mom to pick myself
Yes, new MOMS. It's something we've been talking about and Cosmic seemed like the IDEAL host to run with it since she can keep it fun, exciting and not entirely sexist.


migod, ya miss-spell ONE thing. . .

[Wyldesyde19]

Yes, new MOMS. It's something we've been talking about and Cosmic seemed like the IDEAL host to run with it since she can keep it fun, exciting and not entirely sexist.


migod, ya miss-spell ONE thing. . .
Hey, I support you on this moms thing. Let’s not be too eager to dismiss this Idea quite yet....

[CosmicRunaway]

Moms HoF? I thought we decided this was a Video Game HoF now. :p

We'll do this Thunderdome style. Two HoFs enter, one HoF leaves. Place your bets now!


https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65697

[edarsenal]

Moms HoF? I thought we decided this was a Video Game HoF now. :p

We'll do this Thunderdome style. Two HoFs enter, one HoF leaves. Place your bets now!


https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65697

I've seen a few angry moms in my day, I'll not only go with Moms but I'll go as high as 3 to 1.

[rauldc14]

Strongly considering Harriett Winslow for my nomination.

[Chypmunk]

Easy to see where Ed's confuddlement sprang from - it's not all that unusual for there to be a bit of overlap between Fantasy and Moms for guys (even if it does generally occur to those slightly younger) ;)

For the record, if you need a tie-breaker I'm 100% voting for 'Moms that are game on video' :)

[CosmicRunaway]

Here are some teasers for tomorrow's reveal (which will likely happen around this time, assuming I'm not late getting off work).

The most recent film is 15 years old.
The oldest film is 56 years old.

The 1980s is our most popular decade with 4 films released that year.
The 2000s is runner up with 3 films released that year.

Two of the nominations were released the same year.
Two of the nominations are from the same director.

[edarsenal]

Here are some teasers for tomorrow's reveal (which will likely happen around this time, assuming I'm not late getting off work).

The most recent film is 15 years old.
The oldest film is 56 years old.

The 1980s is our most popular decade with 4 films released that year.
The 2000s is runner up with 3 films released that year.

Two of the nominations were released the same year.
Two of the nominations are from the same director.

Wow, looks like the preference for old school fantasy is reigning rather highly - nice!

[edarsenal]

Easy to see where Ed's confuddlement sprang from - it's not all that unusual for there to be a bit of overlap between Fantasy and Moms for guys (even if it does generally occur to those slightly younger) ;)

For the record, if you need a tie-breaker I'm 100% voting for 'Moms that are game on video' :)
Are we talking the full anthology with the side quests or we sticking with the numerical series only?
Just asking cuz I'm a bit of a fan with quite the library to choose from.
;)

[CosmicRunaway]

Wow, looks like the preference for old school fantasy is reigning rather highly - nice!
I had actually watched a few newer films since I usually go with a nomination that isn't as well known, but even I went with a classic this time haha. I imagine there are going to be a lot of rewatches for this HoF.

I've previously seen 7 of the nominations in their entirety, and part of 1. Most of these I haven't seen in over a decade or longer, so I don't mind that there are going to be so many repeat viewings for me. The other 2 are films I was already familiar with, one of which my roommates have owned on both VHS and DVD for some time now. I know why I haven't watched that one yet, but the other is by a director whose work I typically enjoy, so I'm not sure why I've put it off for so long.

[rauldc14]

This time tomorrow would be cool. I'd be around to see it

[Chypmunk]

Are we talking the full anthology with the side quests or we sticking with the numerical series only?
Just asking cuz I'm a bit of a fan with quite the library to choose from.
;)
The full anthology with the side boobage quests of course ;)

[MovieGal]

Here are some teasers for tomorrow's reveal (which will likely happen around this time, assuming I'm not late getting off work).

The most recent film is 15 years old.
The oldest film is 56 years old.

The 1980s is our most popular decade with 4 films released that year.
The 2000s is runner up with 3 films released that year.

Two of the nominations were released the same year.
Two of the nominations are from the same director.

My film does not fall in to any of the common scenarios here.

CR2....Is mine the "odd film out"?

[edarsenal]

The full anthology with the side boobage quests of course ;)

that is gonna make for a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong Hall of Fame lol

[CosmicRunaway]

My film does not fall in to any of the common scenarios here.

CR2....Is mine the "odd film out"?
I wouldn't say it's a complete outlier; I just went with commonalities that were easy to condense into simple, bite-sized sentences.

For example, we don't currently have any other films in that language, but we do have two other non-English films, though one of those has a popular dub that some may choose to watch instead of its native language release. So I couldn't really say "3 Foreign Language Films" without that qualifier about the dub.

[edarsenal]

My film does not fall in to any of the common scenarios here.

CR2....Is mine the "odd film out"?

my dear, you ARE the odd film out -- its why we love you :);)

[edarsenal]

I wouldn't say it's a complete outlier; I just went with commonalities that were easy to condense into simple, bite-sized sentences.

For example, we don't currently have any other films in that language, but we do have two other non-English films, though one of those has a popular dub that some may choose to watch instead of its native language release. So I couldn't really say "3 Foreign Language Films" without that qualifier about the dub.

3 Foreign?? I like that!
The anticipation just keeps a-growin

[Wyldesyde19]

I have a charter for some deep sea fishing tomorrow, so I’ll miss the reveal. Looking forward to then regardless!

[edarsenal]

I have a charter for some deep sea fishing tomorrow, so I’ll miss the reveal. Looking forward to then regardless!

happy fishing and good luck!

[Citizen Rules]

I have a charter for some deep sea fishing tomorrow, so I’ll miss the reveal. Looking forward to then regardless!Have you seen Jaws:cool:

[Wyldesyde19]

Have you seen Jaws:cool:
I actually wanted to marathon shark movies but they were afraid the kids would take it too seriously.
That and the women here aren’t too keen on it either. They freaked out over the crab that washed up into our canopy 😆

[Citizen Rules]

I actually wanted to marathon shark movies but they were afraid the kids would take it too seriously.
That and the women here aren’t too keen on it either. They freaked out over the crab that washed up into our canopy 😆A giant crab??!!
65712

[MovieGal]

3 Foreign?? I like that!
The anticipation just keeps a-growin

Ed after they are announced I will message you and Citizen Rules my others I was going to pick from.

CR2 Aalready knows them. I was undecisive before going with my pick.

[Wyldesyde19]

Ed after they are announced I will message you and Citizen Rules my others I was going to pick from.

CR2 Aalready knows them. I was undecisive before going with my pick.
I’m interested as well. I’ve been watching a lot more foreign films lately.

[edarsenal]

Ed after they are announced I will message you and Citizen Rules my others I was going to pick from.

CR2 Aalready knows them. I was undecisive before going with my pick.
PLEASE DO!

[Citizen Rules]

Ed after they are announced I will message you and @Citizen Rules (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=84637) my others I was going to pick from.

CR2 already knows them. I was undecisive before going with my pick.Cool, I like to know that they were. I made me a list of potential fantasy noms. I just counted and I had 25 on my short list. Some I hadn't seen though. I might end up using some of them in future HoFs.

[pahaK]

Two of the nominations are from the same director.

I have a hunch who the director is.

I didn't have a long list to choose from. There were like three, maybe four films I was thinking. In the end, I decided to go with perhaps the most divisive of them (plus it had some extra value I actually mentioned to CR2 when I sent in my nom - we'll see if I even have to explain myself).

Oh, and I'm also interested in MovieGal 's potential noms :D

[ahwell]

Ed after they are announced I will message you and Citizen Rules my others I was going to pick from.

CR2 Aalready knows them. I was undecisive before going with my pick.

me too :)

[Wyldesyde19]

A few musing as I recover from horrendous sun burn:
I wanted to go with an older film as my nom, and one that *maybe* wasn’t seen by many. But outside of foreign films, which I confess I haven’t watched many when it comes to fantasy, I realized it was going to be hard to find one that was lesser known.
I knew right away I wasn’t going with Conan, LoTR trilogy, The Hobbit Trilogy or the Harry Potter series. Nothing against those, as I actually enjoyed many of them, but I wanted to step outside of the box so to speak. There were a few I looked at but was confident someone would nominate them. Hoping I’m correct in that assumption.
I’m really excited about the foreign films that might be nominated as a result.

[Citizen Rules]

...Conan, LoTR trilogy, The Hobbit Trilogy or the Harry Potter series...I've never seen a single Harry Potter movie or Hobbit movie. I did see the original Conan The Barbarian at the theater...and I seen the first 2 LoTR, but hated the second one so I never watched the third one.

[CosmicRunaway]

There were a few I looked at but was confident someone would nominate them. Hoping I’m correct in that assumption.
I don't know what the other films you considered were, so I can't hint at whether you'll be pleasantly surprised, or horribly disappointed.

[CosmicRunaway]

I seen the first 2 LoTR, but hated the second one so I never watched the third one.
This is probably an unpopular opinion, but the second one is actually my favourite of the three. :laugh:

[Wyldesyde19]

I've never seen a single Harry Potter movie or Hobbit movie. I did see the original Conan The Barbarian at the theater...and I seen the first 2 LoTR, but hated the second one so I never watched the third one.
Harry Potter is worth watching. It gets better as the series nears its end, as it gets much darker.
The Hobbit Trilogy as not very good.
Really enjoyed the LoTR trilogy as a whole but agree the second one is the weakest of the 3. That really isn’t a slight though.
I’ll go ahead and state what I almost nominated as I don’t think it will give anything away, but I almost went with Jason and The Argonauts, Clash of the Titans (original), and Krull. Decided against them.
Also, there is a fantasy film for the life of me I can’t recall but it involved the heroes fighting a 3 headed hound very obviously based off of Cerberus around some stone building.
Help? 😑

[MovieGal]

I have a hunch who the director is.

I didn't have a long list to choose from. There were like three, maybe four films I was thinking. In the end, I decided to go with perhaps the most divisive of them (plus it had some extra value I actually mentioned to CR2 when I sent in my nom - we'll see if I even have to explain myself).

Oh, and I'm also interested in MovieGal 's potential noms :D

pahaK

You are never interested in my movie taste. Even when they are from your home country.

Lol

ahwell

You got it. I will send.

[MovieGal]

I’m interested as well. I’ve been watching a lot more foreign films lately.

Sure thing.

Group message huh?

Wow kinda shocked.

Not many new comers at the forum know I'm not as Art house savvy aa arthous
savvy as Mr Minio but pretty close.

[Wyldesyde19]

Sure thing.

Group message huh?

Wow kinda shocked.

Not many new comers at the forum know I'm not as Althouse savvy as Mr Minio but pretty close.
I don’t think anyone is Haha. Zotis may be close.

[MovieGal]

I'm on my phone and it keeps using suggested wording.

[pahaK]

pahaK

You are never interested in my movie taste. Even when they are from your home country.

Lol

Hah, you certainly like the Finnish cinema more than I do. Other than that, many of your past recommendations have good (I haven't necessarily liked them always, but they've been the kind of movies that have a high potential for me).

[Citizen Rules]

....I almost went with Jason and The Argonauts, Clash of the Titans (original), and Krull. Seen all BUT a long, long time ago, so would've welcomed a long needed rewatch.


Also, there is a fantasy film for the life of me I can’t recall but it involved the heroes fighting a 3 headed hound very obviously based off of Cerberus around some stone building.
Help?I've seen that one too, but can't remember the name.

[MovieGal]

Hah, you certainly like the Finnish cinema more than I do. Other than that, many of your past recommendations have good (I haven't necessarily liked them always, but they've been the kind of movies that have a high potential for me).

Finnish cinema and music. I am a Poets of the Fall fan. They would be considered adult contemporary music here. I could see them opening for The Goo Goo Dolls.

But I like most music styles.

I hate my Google on my phone.

[Wyldesyde19]

I've seen that one too, but can't remember the name.
Yeah, it’s bugging me. I put the question up on the “movie questions” forum. I should get an answer from someone there.

[MovieGal]

Seen all BUT a long, long time ago, so would've welcomed a long needed rewatch.

I've seen that one too, but can't remember the name.

Harryhausen films are great!!!

[MovieGal]

Yeah, it’s bugging me. I put the question up on the “movie questions” forum. I should get an answer from someone there.

Its a Harryhausen film I'm sure.

Probably a Sinbad film.

[MovieGal]

You all wanna watch Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. It has one of the most beautiful woman in it..in my opinion and I don't think many are beautiful.

[Wyldesyde19]

You all wanna watch Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. It has one of the most beautiful woman in it..in my opinion and I don't think many are beautiful.
I’ve seen it. I think it’s the only Sinbad film I’ve seen. The giant Sabre tooth tiger vs the troll (?) at the end was really well done.

[Citizen Rules]

You all wanna watch Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. It has one of the most beautiful woman in it..in my opinion and I don't think many are beautiful.Awesomely fun film! and if you mean Jane Seymour, hell yes!
https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65716
What a cool scene too...

[MovieGal]

I’ve seen it. I think it’s the only Sinbad film I’ve seen. The giant Sabre tooth tiger vs the troll (?) at the end was really well done.

Awesomely fun film! and if you mean Jane Seymour, hell yes!
https://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=65716
What a cool scene too...



Yeah I think Wildsyde19 missed what I meant...lol and he wasnt a troll but a Cyclops.. they are popular in Greek stories and myths.

Yes CR.. Jane..

[Wyldesyde19]

Yeah I think Wildsyde19 missed what I meant...lol and he wasnt a troll but a Cyclops.. they are popular in Greek stories and myths.

Yes CR.. Jane..
I know what you meant.*I just remember the end fight more then Seymour. Been way too long since I’ve seen it.
And I’m also aware of Greek mythology.
I knew it was something, just couldn’t remember what it was. Hence the question mark.

[MovieGal]

I know what you meant.*I just remember the end fight more then Seymour. Been way too long since I’ve seen it.
And I’m also aware of Greek mythology.
I knew it was something, just couldn’t remember what it was. Hence the question mark.

I have an interest in many cultures mythology... including folklore and fairytales... I have written some of my own (folklore and fairytales)

[Wyldesyde19]

I have an interest in many cultures mythology... including folklore and fairytales... I have written some of my own (folklore and fairytales)
I love old mythology. Read a lot about Greek and Norse. More of the former then the latter however.
Been meaning to expand further.
It’s so cool that you write your own. 🙂
Have you eve considered publishing them?

[MovieGal]

I love old mythology. Read a lot about Greek and Norse. More of the former then the latter however.
Been meaning to expand further.
It’s so cool that you write your own. 🙂
Have you eve considered publishing them?

I have two blog sites... my poetry and my other writings...

Yeah .. and Amazon will help you publish... I just dont have the time to do it.

[MovieGal]

If The Princess Bride isn't eligible, I might join. :p

Though I'm still not sure cause I don't know what kind of movies would be in this!

Neiba, be adventurous and join in...

Have I ever let you down on a great film?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You certainly usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.

Not all those who wander are lost.

I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.

[CosmicRunaway]

I’ll go ahead and state what I almost nominated as I don’t think it will give anything away, but I almost went with Jason and The Argonauts, Clash of the Titans (original), and Krull. Decided against them.
Strangely, every one of those were on tv the last time I went home to visit my mom. Naturally I rewatched all of them haha.

Also, there is a fantasy film for the life of me I can’t recall but it involved the heroes fighting a 3 headed hound very obviously based off of Cerberus around some stone building.

Help? 😑
I assume it's not the Cerberus from Clash then, since you mentioned almost nominating it. My next guess would be like, pretty much any Hercules film.

Sure thing.

Group message huh?

Wow kinda shocked.
I think at this point it might be easier to just post them here haha.

[gbgoodies]

Harry Potter is worth watching. It gets better as the series nears its end, as it gets much darker.
The Hobbit Trilogy as not very good.
Really enjoyed the LoTR trilogy as a whole but agree the second one is the weakest of the 3. That really isn’t a slight though.

For the Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit movies, do you have to watch them in order, or can they be watched as standalone movies?


I’ll go ahead and state what I almost nominated as I don’t think it will give anything away, but I almost went with Jason and The Argonauts, Clash of the Titans (original), and Krull. Decided against them.

Strangely, every one of those were on tv the last time I went home to visit my mom. Naturally I rewatched all of them haha.

Clash of the Titans was on TCM a couple of days ago. I DVRed it just in case it shows up in this HoF.

[CosmicRunaway]

I have an interest in many cultures mythology... including folklore and fairytales...
Same here. I took a folklore class in University because of that interest. You have no idea how disappointed I was that it focused on real local history, and not the type of fables and tales we often see in fantasy films. We didn't even cover anything remotely interesting, like the legend of Sheila NaGeira, just what it was like for our grandparents growing up here.

[Mr Minio]

Not many new comers at the forum know I'm not as Art house savvy aa arthous savvy as Mr Minio but pretty close. Much to learn you still have, my young padawan.

[CosmicRunaway]

For the Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit movies, do you have to watch them in order, or can they be watched as standalone movies?
I have only seen the first 2 Harry Potter films, but I gather that they're similar to LotR and the Hobbit, in that there is a continuous narrative running through all the entries. Unless you've read the source material, I doubt any of those films (outside the first ones in each series) will work on their own.

[gbgoodies]

I have only seen the first 2 Harry Potter films, but I gather that they're similar to LotR and the Hobbit, in that there is a continuous narrative running through all the entries. Unless you've read the source material, I doubt any of those films (outside the first ones in each series) will work on their own.


Hopefully none of the sequels will be nominated in this HoF, or I'll have a bunch of extra movies to watch. :lol:

[CosmicRunaway]

Hopefully none of the sequels will be nominated in this HoF, or I'll have a bunch of extra movies to watch. :lol:
None of the Harry Potter films have been nominated. There is however a sequel in the HoF that will likely require another film be watched for those who haven't previously seen it. I mentioned this to the person who nominated the film in case they wanted to choose something else, but they didn't think it would be an issue. We'll have to wait for the reveal to see if this is going to be a problem for anyone.

I'm going to be late for work if I don't leave soon, so you guys will find out the specifics this afternoon.

[Siddon]

I have only seen the first 2 Harry Potter films, but I gather that they're similar to LotR and the Hobbit, in that there is a continuous narrative running through all the entries. Unless you've read the source material, I doubt any of those films (outside the first ones in each series) will work on their own.


Not really, the first four films are pretty good stand alones...one year at Hogwarts type deal with the last four being one big epic that covers the final three years. But LOTR and Hobbit you really need to watch the whole thing...Harry Potter not so much

[CosmicRunaway]

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From urban fairytales to epic adventures, the fantasy genre is home to
countless imaginative realms that exist in every possible time period.

The real magic is the ability of these films to transport us into
a different version of reality that can be charming, deadly, or
a creative mixture of both.

As our journey through this Hall of Fame begins, these are
the quests our daring heroes have chosen to tackle:

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Kwaidan / 怪談 (1964) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058279/)
Directed By: Masaki Kobayashi
Nominated By: Siddon

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Donkey Skin / Peau d'Âne (1970) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066207/)
Directed By: Jacques Demy
Nominated By: MovieGal

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Excalibur (1981) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082348/)
Directed By: John Boorman
Nominated By: Citizen Rules

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Dragonslayer (1981) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082288/)
Directed By: Matthew Robbins
Nominated By: Wyldesyde19

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The Dark Crystal (1982) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083791/)
Directed By: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Nominated By: CosmicRunaway

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[CosmicRunaway]

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Kiki's Delivery Service / 魔女の宅急便 (1989) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097814/)
Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki
Nominated By: ahwell

~*~

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DragonHeart (1996) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116136/)
Directed By: Rob Cohen
Nominated By: edarsenal

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/)
Directed By: Peter Jackson
Nominated By: rauldc14

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/)
Directed By: Peter Jackson
Nominated By: HollowMan

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Tideland (2005) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410764/)
Directed By: Terry Gilliam
Nominated By: pahaK

~*~

[CosmicRunaway]

Here are my first impressions on the nominations:

Kwaidan - I watched this in preparation for the Japanese Hall of Fame. Prior to that time, I had only seen the first story. I didn't ultimately nominate it, but I did enjoy it. The last segment is my favourite.

Donkey Skin - I saw part of this film in school, but didn't watch the rest on my own time. I'm not a huge fan of musicals, but I'll keep an open mind.

Excalibur - It's been awhile since I've seen this. I remember really liking it, so I'm excited to watch it again.

Dragonslayer - This is the only film I've previously seen that I don't really recall that much about. It'll probably feel more like a new watch haha.

The Dark Crystal - My nomination. They don't really make kid's films like this anymore. I rewatched this yesterday so I'll likely have my review up later today.

Kiki's Delivery Service - This is the film I haven't seen that my room mates own. I'm not generally a fan of Miyazaki, but I do appreciate his work. I've been meaning to watch this for awhile, and I think I have a higher chance of liking this more than many of his other films.

DragonHeart - I watched this movie every single time it was on tv. Haven't seen it in ages however, so I'm definitely down to watch it again.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - I think everyone knew this was going to get nominated haha. I love the LotR films so I have no problem watching them again.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Hopefully everyone has already seen The Two Towers. Even though it wasn't nominated, I'm going to watch it between Fellowship and Return, though I know it so well I probably don't need to.

Tideland - This is the other film that'll be a first watch for me. I like some of Gilliam's other work, so I expect to like this too.

[MovieGal]

I have seen all but Tideland. The Dark Crystal I am a huge fan of Henson and Brian Froud. I have many books, posters and collectibles as well.

Brian Froud is the conceptual artist of the film. He and his wife Wendy had worked with Henson on many projects. Wendy help create Yoda for Star Wars, not Yoda our fearless forum leader.

[pahaK]

Let's see what we have here.

Kwaidan: With the age range CR2 gave us for the nominations, I kinda had a hunch that this would be the oldest of our films. It's been quite a while since I saw this, but I'd remember that overall I liked it. I'm pretty sure one of the stories wasn't too good, though.

Donkey Skin: Never even heard of this. Unfortunately, a family musical doesn't sound too promising.

Excalibur: I rewatched this couple of years ago and liked it a lot. It certainly has some odd settings.

Dragonslayer: It's been a long time since I saw this, but I know I did like this. One of the best family fantasy films, I'd remember.

The Dark Crystal: I watched this two months ago and found it surprisingly good. I probably won't rewatch this as it's so recent viewing (will make final decision when I'll see if I can still write something about it).

Kiki's Delivery Service: Despite Netflix having all Miyazaki's now I still haven't got to actually watching them. I guess I'll start with this then.

DragonHeart: I saw this in theaters back when it was new and most likely I didn't like it. Who knows if that's changed (I kinda doubt).

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring & The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: I honestly didn't expect people to nominate these as they really require you to watch the whole trilogy. It's been a while since I last watched these so I guess it's due time to rewatch the whole trilogy. The first two films are good but I don't personally like the last one that much.

Tideland: My nomination (who could have guessed). It's my kind of film and I really like what Gilliam did here. By the way, I thought that the two films by the same director would have been Gilliam's.

I'll try to have a review of my own up this week and see if I remember The Dark Crystal well enough to review too. Will start watching the other films in a week or so (will binge the full Dark series prior to that - already rewatched the first season).

[CosmicRunaway]

By the way, I thought that the two films by the same director would have been Gilliam's.
Gilliam would've been a good guess. I considered some of his other films before I decided to go with The Dark Crystal.

[Citizen Rules]

I feel like such a fantasy noob:p I've only seen a couple of these and that was like last century! So this should be real fun as everything is going to be like a first watch for me.


Excalibur...my nomination.
I'm not a religious person but Excalibur is very close to my own ideas of spirituality. It's not the story at the forefront, but the underlying story that touches me so. I doubt anyone will see it the way I do, but to me this is a very special movie. There's also a line of dialogue in the movie that I live by, it's like my personal credo.

When you watch this see if you can figure out just what the heck I'm talking about:)

[MovieGal]

Let's see what we have here.

Kwaidan: With the age range CR2 gave us for the nominations, I kinda had a hunch that this would be the oldest of our films. It's been quite a while since I saw this, but I'd remember that overall I liked it. I'm pretty sure one of the stories wasn't too good, though.

Donkey Skin: Never even heard of this. Unfortunately, a family musical doesn't sound too promising.

Excalibur: I rewatched this couple of years ago and liked it a lot. It certainly has some odd settings.

Dragonslayer: It's been a long time since I saw this, but I know I did like this. One of the best family fantasy films, I'd remember.

The Dark Crystal: I watched this two months ago and found it surprisingly good. I probably won't rewatch this as it's so recent viewing (will make final decision when I'll see if I can still write something about it).

Kiki's Delivery Service: Despite Netflix having all Miyazaki's now I still haven't got to actually watching them. I guess I'll start with this then.

DragonHeart: I saw this in theaters back when it was new and most likely I didn't like it. Who knows if that's changed (I kinda doubt).

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring & The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: I honestly didn't expect people to nominate these as they really require you to watch the whole trilogy. It's been a while since I last watched these so I guess it's due time to rewatch the whole trilogy. The first two films are good but I don't personally like the last one that much.

Tideland: My nomination (who could have guessed). It's my kind of film and I really like what Gilliam did here. By the way, I thought that the two films by the same director would have been Gilliam's.

I'll try to have a review of my own up this week and see if I remember The Dark Crystal well enough to review too. Will start watching the other films in a week or so (will binge the full Dark series prior to that - already rewatched the first season).

Mine is fantasy in a true sense of the word.

Since others may join I won't be telling my other choices in the thread.

[Miss Vicky]

Pass.

[Wyldesyde19]

I feel like such a fantasy noob:p I've only seen a couple of these and that was like last century! So this should be real fun as everything is going to be like a first watch for me.


Excalibur...my nomination.
I'm not a religious person but Excalibur is very close to my own ideas of spirituality. It's not the story at the forefront, but the underlying story that touches me so. I doubt anyone will see it the way I do, but to me this is a very special movie. There's also a line of dialogue in the movie that I live by, it's like my personal credo.

When you watch this see if you can figure out just what the heck I'm talking about:)
Arthur: Where hides evil, then, in my kingdom?
Merlin: Always... where you never expect it. Always.

[pahaK]

There's also a line of dialogue in the movie that I live by, it's like my personal credo.

When you watch this see if you can figure out just what the heck I'm talking about:)

My guess would be this:

Merlin: "When a man lies, he murders some part of the world."

Or maybe you just keep saying "Anaal nathrak" :D

[Wyldesyde19]

My guess would be this:

Merlin: "When a man lies, he murders some part of the world."

Or maybe you just keep saying "Anaal nathrak" :D
That was my first guess. 🙂

[edarsenal]

Quite the variety :)

Kwaidan: This has been on my radar for - ever, so pretty happy to finally check it out.

Donkey Skin: This is the same director who did The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058450/?ref_=nm_knf_t1) and that won in the Foreign Language HoF so this should be very worthwhile.

Excalibur: Haven't seen this for decades. I do remember getting a kick out of Merlin in this. The line, "Follow your nose!" still sticks with me.

Dragonslayer: Another blast from the past. Wasnt' a big fan of it, but did like it.

The Dark Crystal: Great little film. Watched it when Netflix brought out the recent remake series but will be rewatching it for this.

Kiki's Delivery Service: One of Miyazaki's I have yet to see and will most likely be enjoying.

DragonHeart: My nomination. The moment I posted that Draco gif I kept hearing that inner voice telling me, "You know you're going with this one," and after doing a search for the possibility of something else, I answered, "yeah, I know."
Been a long time since I saw this so it should be a fun roll of the dice.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring & The Lord of the Rings: Grew up on the books and enjoyed the trilogy. Not sure if I'll watch Two Towers, but I just might out of fun since its been a while since last viewing them. Loved the Fellowship out of the three.

Tideland: Its Terry Gilliam so its going to be WILD!! Haven't even heard of this so I'm pretty stoked about it.

[HollowMan]

I haven't seen any of these other than the Lord of the Rings and most of them I would probably never watch if left to my own devices so I'm looking forward to seeing something new and different

[CosmicRunaway]

The Dark Crystal: Great little film. Watched it when Netflix brought out the recent remake series but will be rewatching it for this.
The series was a prequel, not a remake. Though maybe they did remake the events of the film eventually. I only saw the first episode. I meant to watch more but I kept putting it off. Did you just watch the film, or did you see the series as well?

[MovieGal]

Excalibur is a great film. I am a fan of Arthurian legend. Read many book series, watched many movies and even read a book about think Citizen Rules would be interested in.


65739

I even have Arthurian tarot cards.

[MovieGal]

Dragonheart is great as well. Fan of David Thewlis and Pete Postlewaite. Love dragons as every geek does and its the Great Sean Connery.

[edarsenal]

The series was a prequel, not a remake. Though maybe they did remake the events of the film eventually. I only saw the first episode. I meant to watch more but I kept putting it off. Did you just watch the film, or did you see the series as well?

I had forgotten it was a prequel. Thank you.
Didn't watch the series, only watched the first episode, and didn't go further.
And yeah, we re-watched the film and I'll watch it again for this HoF.

[edarsenal]

Excalibur is a great film. I am a fan of Arthurian legend. Read many book series, watched many movies and even read a book about think Citizen Rules would be interested in.


65739

I even have Arthurian tarot cards.

I think my favorite of Arthurian Legend books is T.H. White's Once and Future King. Read it several times as a kid and a teenager.

[CosmicRunaway]

I updated the first post earlier, but figured I'd mention it here as well: I've currently set the deadline to Saturday, September 12th. Of course if anyone joins in late, we'll get an extra week for each new film.

I've apparently got writer's block, so I doubt I'll get anything written for Dark Crystal tonight. I have a few sentence fragments and keywords written, but that's about it. The first review or two are always the hardest for me, since it always seems to take a couple films to get back into the flow of things.

[MovieGal]

I think my favorite of Arthurian Legend books is T.H. White's Once and Future King. Read it several times as a kid and a teenager.

I have several

Mists of Avalon series - Marion Zimmer Bradley

Grail Series - Stephen Lawhead

Bernard Cornwell has a very violent version. The Warlord Chronicles.

There are several others as well.

[edarsenal]

I have several

Mists of Avalon series - Marion Zimmer Bradley

Grail Series - Stephen Lawhead

Bernard Cornwell has a very violent version. The Warlord Chronicles.

There are several others as well.
I remember Mist of Avalon. Excellent series though I think I only read the first only

[MovieGal]

I remember Mist of Avalon. Excellent series though I think I only read the first only

The third book which is s prequel to the 2nd book which is prequel to Mists...has the best and most tragic scene of love. I can read it over and over because of that scene.

The series by Stephen Lawhead..the feys were an Atlantian breed. Half of the first book is set in Atlantis.

[cricket]

I think I've seen Excalibur, Dragon Slayer, Dragonheart, and The Dark Crystal, but I couldn't say definitely what is what. The first Lord of the Rings movie, while impressive, was a long tough watch. I haven't seen either sequel. Have not seen Tideland and I try to avoid Terry Gilliam movies. Never heard of Donkey Skin. Kiki was one of my favorite movies from that director. Kwaiden is quite good, probably my favorite of the bunch and certainly different from the rest.

[MovieGal]

I think I've seen Excalibur, Dragon Slayer, Dragonheart, and The Dark Crystal, but I couldn't say definitely what is what. The first Lord of the Rings movie, while impressive, was a long tough watch. I haven't seen either sequel. Have not seen Tideland and I try to avoid Terry Gilliam movies. Never heard of Donkey Skin. Kiki was one of my favorite movies from that director. Kwaiden is quite good, probably my favorite of the bunch and certainly different from the rest.

You should have joined!

[MovieGal]

pahaK

I read about you movie and it seems right up my way. Its on Amazon prime video too.

[rauldc14]

He doesnt like rewatches

[cricket]

The strange thing is that I love the idea of fantasy but I just have a hard time getting into it.

[Wyldesyde19]

Back from my fishing trip! I caught nothing 🙁
Came back with 4 fish, however that my companions caught. 4 decent sized Spanish Mackerel. Usually we come back with 15-20 fish of different *species. Mahi Mahi, Coby, Wahoo and the occasional tuna. *But anyways, the nominees:
*Not mominees*


Kwaidan- Siddon always has the most Interesting nominees. I loved his Le Corbeau in the film noir HOF. Add to the fact I have been wanting to see this for so long, well....I’m excited.

Donkey Skin*- the only film I haven’t heard of. Although I have heard of the director. Really interested in this, as I’m familiar with the tale of the girl in the donkey skin
Excalibur watched this in school for some reason. Before I got really into movies. Don’t remember much. Been meaning to rewatch this. Helen Mirren 😍

Dragonslayer*- my pick. Really great film, and also available on Amazon Prime.

The Dark Crystal*- considered this one but decided against it. *Always liked it from my childhood. Own it, so it’ll be easy to watch 🙂

Kiki's Delivery Service*- Been considering watching this for awhile. Just haven’t prioritized it, even though I’m a fan of Hayazaki.

DragonHeart*- Saw this in theatre. Saw it again a few years ago and didn’t quite like it. Will rewatch it.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*- Saw this in theatre. Really enjoyed it. Brother owns it. Been meaning to rewatch it for awhile now

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*-
Also seen it in the theatres. While in Arizona on a bus trip to visit my sisters family. The best of the series, even if the ending does drag.
Tideland*- Big fan of Terry Gilliam. I may have been heard of this. It looks familiar When I looked it up but only vaguely. Either way, interesting pick.
Looking forward to this journey we shall undertake together.
🙂

[Citizen Rules]

Back from my fishing trip! I caught nothing 🙁
Came back with 4 fish, however that my companions caught. 4 decent sized Spanish Mackerel. Usually we come back with 15-20 fish of different *species. Mahi Mahi, Coby, Wahoo and the occasional tuna.
🙂Were is it that you went fishing? Are you on vacation right now in some tropical land:)

[Citizen Rules]

@ahwell (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=101613) or anyone...

Does anyone have a link for Kiki's Delivery Service / Majo no takkyubin that's in Japanese? All I could find was English dubs, which is probably fine but if anyone has a link in Japanese, let me know.

[Wyldesyde19]

Were is it that you went fishing? Are you on vacation right now in some tropical land:)
Outer Banks of North Carolina 🙂

[MovieGal]

ahwell or anyone...

Do you have a link for Kiki's Delivery Service / Majo no takkyubin that's in Japanese? All I could find was English dubs, which is probably fine but if anyone has a link in Japanese, let me know.

I only use valid sites, netflix, hulu, prime, criterion channel, hoopla, the other library streaming site. have you checked Vimeo?

[Citizen Rules]

I only use valid sites, netflix, hulu, prime, criterion channel, hoopla, the other library streaming site. have you checked Vimeo?Vimeo, I looked there and it's like Dailymotion mostly just clips from the movie.

[edarsenal]

Outer Banks of North Carolina 🙂

Love that lil strip of land. Quite beautiful - but OH LORD when the storms come a-brewin. . . look out!

[Wyldesyde19]

Love that lil strip of land. Quite beautiful - but OH LORD when the storms come a-brewin. . . look out!
Yeah, had a bad one there back in 2008. Have one coming through right now as well

[MovieGal]

I just finished one of the nominees.. I will give a bit of a rating and review later in the week. Perhaps I may watch it again.... before I do.

[gbgoodies]

After reading the nominations, I decided not to join, but I'll probably watch some of the movies and follow alongside the thread. These are my thoughts about the nominations:

I think saw Excalibur a long time ago, but I don't remember anything about it. I have it on DVD, so I'll probably watch it.

I saw Dragonslayer back when it was in the movie theaters, but the only thing that I remember about it is that I went with my mother, and it was a sold out showing, so we had seats in the very first row, and by the time the movie was over, we both had stiff necks. I'll probably rewatch this movie too.

I've seen The Dark Crystal a couple of times, but again, not recently, so I don't remember much about it. This is another movie that I have on DVD, so I'll probably rewatch this movie too.

I've seen several Miyazaki movies, but to be honest, they tend to blend together in my mind, so I'm not sure if Kiki's Delivery Service is one of his movies that I've seen. I usually like his movies, so I'll likely watch this movie too.

I've heard of DragonHeart, but I've never seen it. I might watch this movie too.

I have all of the Lord of the Rings movies on DVD, but I only watched them once, and that was back when I bought the DVDs. I might rewatch The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, but only if I have the time to watch the whole trilogy.

I've never heard of Kwaidan, Donkey Skin, and Tideland, so I'll have to read a little bit about them before deciding whether or not to watch them.

[gbgoodies]

Just a quick note about why I decided not to join:

To be honest, before I started looking through IMDB's lists of fantasy movies, I expected all of the nominations to be basically sword and sorcery, witches and wizards, dragons, etc. But as I looked through IMDB's fantasy lists, I realized that there's a lot more to fantasy than that. I had a list of potential noms that included movies like Miracle in the Rain (1956), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), The Enchanted Cottage (1945), Somewhere in Time (1980), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Time Traveler's Wife (2009), and One Touch of Venus (1948).

I was hoping when the nominations were revealed, there would be a nice mix of different types of fantasy movies, not just all sword and sorcery type of stuff, but it looks like most people had the same idea of what a fantasy movie is, so the noms seem to be a bunch of similar style of movies.

[gbgoodies]

Excalibur: Haven't seen this for decades. I do remember getting a kick out of Merlin in this. The line, "Follow your nose!" still sticks with me.


Toucan Sam is in the movie Excalibur? :lol:

[Citizen Rules]

Just a quick note about why I decided not to join:

To be honest, before I started looking through IMDB's lists of fantasy movies, I expected all of the nominations to be basically sword and sorcery, witches and wizards, dragons, etc. But as I looked through IMDB's fantasy lists, I realized that there's a lot more to fantasy than that. I had a list of potential noms that included movies like Miracle in the Rain (1956), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), The Enchanted Cottage (1945), Somewhere in Time (1980), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Time Traveler's Wife (2009), and One Touch of Venus (1948).

I was hoping when the nominations were revealed, there would be a nice mix of different types of fantasy movies, not just all sword and sorcery type of stuff, but it looks like most people had the same idea of what a fantasy movie is, so the noms seem to be a bunch of similar style of movies.You should join, then you could nominate something different...I think we have a great selection including: a French fairy tale musical, a charming Miyazaki anime, a Terry Gilliam darker psychological film, a classic period Japanese folk tale, and yes some good ole sword and sorcery flicks! You could help add to the mix with one of your unique choices (some of which I had also considered).

[Siddon]

Yeah I was a little surprised that nobody took Wonka, Wizard of Oz, or any of the Harry Potter films (Goblet of Fire would have been very interesting to see the reaction) but it's a good group.

[Citizen Rules]

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Kiki's Delivery Service (Miyazaki, 1989)

My third Miyazaki and I liked it! I found the style of story telling refreshingly un-adversarial when compared to a typical Disney animation story. I appreciated that the film focuses more on the personal tale of a 13 year old girl as she tries to make her way in a new city, as a young witch. Had this been a Disney film her journey would've been fraught with dangerous perils as she overcame huge obstacles, fighting for her life, to finally triumph in the end. But what I loved about this was that Kiki's obstacles were of a smaller nature and the type she might have actually encountered in her delivery business.

I liked the way the story handles the cat being left with a dullard boy and a big dog, in lieu of the stuff cat toy which was lost in the woods. I really expected to see the poor cat tormented mercilessly by the boy and the big dog, an American film would've done just that..and that would've made me cringe. But here that scene reinforces the gentle, nurturing message of the film...The boy might be a brat but he doesn't hurt the cat and the old dog is so sweet that once he discovers the cat toy is real, he curls up next to it and protects it. Loved that scene and I loved how the people Kiki meets cares enough to help her.

I watched this in English dub and I'm glad I did. I knew the cat's voice was very familiar and I had thought it sounded like Phil Hartman but I was surprised to see during the end credits, that I was right. Though I had no clue that Kiki was voiced by Kirsten Dunst and one of the old ladies was by Debbie Reynolds.

A very cool nom, thank you ahwell for choosing this one.

[ahwell]

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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

Look, you've probably gotten tired of hearing my talk about my aspirations to be a composer (and my dream to be a film score composer). I've brought up my passion for music, my absolute awe of people who just can create, and how I hope to move forward in my life.

Well, here's the part where I tell you I haven't written a half-decent piece of music in months. Maybe I never have written a half-decent piece of music, and I'm only just realizing that now. Then again, that's a pessimist attitude, and I'm only ever going to get better if I tell myself I can actually do it. But the fact is, I've been scaring myself lately with how little motivation, how little inspiration I'm finding. Maybe it's the quarantine? Maybe it's all the other crazy **** going on in the world? Maybe it's that I feel alone and isolated, even when I know there's nothing I can do about it?

Maybe they're all whiny excuses and I'm just getting lazy. But either way, I found myself dreading composing, dreading sitting down and thinking of original ideas. Because the next day, I'd play through those "original ideas" and realize they're either ****, or they've been used and I unconsciously was stealing music from other composers.

God Damnit. What the hell is my passion if it's not music? If I can't do this for fun, can I do it for a living? I was - I am - SO frustrated. I guess this is just a petty hobby, isn't it? Months and months of getting nothing accomplished, hell, if I'm going to apply for a School of Music at the college I want to go to, the requirement is links to three compositions you've written, God knows that ain't close to being done.

So, what do I need right now? Whiplash? Ha. Amadeus? Lol. La La Land? I mean, that actually may have been a good option, but what I went with was a movie I'd only seen once before, yet already felt such an intense connection to - Kiki's Delivery Service.

There are some people that watch movies for pure entertainment - that is entirely awesome, and sometimes I wish I could just sit back and let a movie be... a movie. But then again, watching Kiki's Delivery Service, I'm so glad that I can sometimes let a movie take control of me. I'm so glad I find myself influenced and inspired by the host of amazing movies I watch. When Kiki comes and stays at Ursula's cabin for a couple days, I am at the cabin. When Ursula is telling Kiki how she deals with artist's block, she is talking to me. It's all in my head, but when a movie feels like it can be made for me, and just me (as selfish as that sounds), I know it's a part of me.

I watched Kiki's Delivery Service last night. This morning, I got up, and not only felt better, but felt motivated. I put away my laptop (where I usually write compositions), and pulled out an old fashioned staff of music. I sat down at the piano, and just let all the feelings and emotions and message of Kiki's Delivery Service wash over me. I was flying. I played a melody. It was fine. I played it again, it was better. I was tweaking it, I was developing it, I was writing it down and erasing and changing and creating. It felt so, so, so good to have a purpose like that. The piece I started writing is far from perfect, at this point far from good. But it has got something that none of my attempts had from the past couple months - a personal meaning.

Of course, like Kiki's, my life will fluctuate and change, go down and up. We are never the same every day, and maybe tomorrow this time I'll be moody and depressed again. But at least I can go to bed tonight telling myself I've done something with my life, however little. Perhaps Kiki felt the same the day after she saved Tombo.

I guess what I'm trying to say, Kiki's Delivery Service reminds me not only of how much I need movies in my life, but of why I love what I love, why I do what I do. There are few movies out there that have more power to me. And to say that I was inspired enough from a movie to create something of my own is about the highest praise I can give it.

4+

[CosmicRunaway]

Given we already have 2 reviews for Kiki's Delivery Service up, I'll probably start with that one... once I actually write something for The Dark Crystal that is haha.

[pahaK]

Tideland (2005)

One of Terry Gilliam's more controversial movies dives into a deep end of the dysfunctional childhood's murky pool. Jeliza-Rose is a nine-year-old daughter of two junkies who ends up living on her own at her grandma's (who died before she was born) abandoned house. Things don't necessarily turn for the better when she meets the disturbingly odd neighbors.

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You're a real stinker.

Tideland is primarily about a child with a vivid imagination trying to make sense of the world on her own. With her father's obsession with the Norse legends and his drug-driven escapes into the dream world, she was never firmly rooted in reality. Her Jutland is the Wonderland where Alice fell through a rabbit hole, and her guiding spirits (and only friends) are the four doll-heads. No wonder her world seems a little off.

As someone who's always been more interested in imaginary worlds than this grey reality, I find it easy to both understand and sympathize with Jeliza-Rose. Her imagination filters the story that's shown to the viewer, making it an untrustworthy depiction of events. Can we trust that she's telling us the truth? Or maybe it's her truth, but does it match the more commonly accepted reality? And most importantly, does it matter? It's her story, so it's her truth (or fantasy) that counts.

I think Gilliam succeeds in showing things through a child's (a sort of special child's that is) perspective. Regardless of the disturbing events, there's always an atmosphere of innocence. Even death and the curiosity towards sex is rooted in the childish perceptions of the adult world (it helps that Dickens is also practically a child in a more mature body - one could even argue that Jeliza-Rose is just using the sex as a weapon). All this is made possible by the brilliant performances by Jodelle Ferland and Brendan Fletcher.

In addition to the obvious Alice in Wonderland references, I saw two major influences in this film; The Reflecting Skin and Poison for the Fairies (both of which I happen to love, so it's no wonder I enjoyed this one as well). It's visually gorgeous (like Gilliam's films usually are), and the combination of childish innocence, disturbing events, escapism, and adaptation creates quite a unique blend. One of the better Gilliam films, in my opinion, but sadly the public has largely forgotten it.

[CosmicRunaway]

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The Dark Crystal (1982)
Directed By: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Starring: Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Percy Edwards

The plot of The Dark Crystal is kept simple enough for children to understand, but since it does not talk down to its target audience or shy away from grim visuals and an occasionally bleak tone, it's still suitable for older viewers as well. Henson reportedly believed that it was healthy for children to experience some fear, and I can attest that this film terrified me when I was younger. I had seen part of it at home, and actually dreaded the fact that we later had to watch it in school. However seeing the film in its entirely wasn't a frightening experience after all, and I was instead impressed by its elegance and beauty.

The production design of The Dark Crystal is simply outstanding. It is a highly imaginative film with fantastic visuals. The mix of real locations, matte paintings, and a frankly ridiculous amount of props and puppets create a magical, alien world that is a treat to witness. Revisiting the film as an adult left a different kind of impact on me, because the sheer amount of work that went into bringing Thra and its denizens to life is nearly unfathomable. The elaborate nature of these creatures meant that many of the costumes were incredibly heavy and difficult for the performers to manoeuvre properly, making this film a genuine labour of love by those involved.

Thanks to state of the art animatronics, the practical effects still hold up now, 38 years after its original release. Unfortunately the computer generated effects used during the story's climax are very dated, though in a way they kind of add their own kind of charm as well. If there was just one thing I could change, it would be the texture of Jen's face. Even as a child I've maintained that his skin looks too unnatural and obviously fake. While it has has some other flaws, particularly when it comes to its pacing, everything about this film generates a feeling of nostalgia for me, so rewatching it again was a pleasant experience.

[CosmicRunaway]

It's only been a little over a day since the reveal, and we already have 4 reviews up. Nice work! :up:

[MovieGal]

It's only been a little over a day since the reveal, and we already have 4 reviews up. Nice work! :up:

I watched one...just haven't written a review but I have mixed feelings and want to rewatch.

[edarsenal]

Toucan Sam is in the movie Excalibur? :lol:

LOL
yeah, he is. ANNND Merlin's owl has a serious Tootsie Pop sucker addiction. He just can't go past three licks before biting ;)

[edarsenal]

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The Dark Crystal (1982)
Directed By: Jim Henson, Frank Oz
Starring: Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Percy Edwards

The plot of The Dark Crystal is kept simple enough for children to understand, but since it does not talk down to its target audience or shy away from grim visuals and an occasionally bleak tone, it's still suitable for older viewers as well. Henson reportedly believed that it was healthy for children to experience some fear, and I can attest that this film terrified me when I was younger. I had seen part of it at home, and actually dreaded the fact that we later had to watch it in school. However seeing the film in its entirely wasn't a frightening experience after all, and I was instead impressed by its elegance and beauty.

The production design of The Dark Crystal is simply outstanding. It is a highly imaginative film with fantastic visuals. The mix of real locations, matte paintings, and a frankly ridiculous amount of props and puppets create a magical, alien world that is a treat to witness. Revisiting the film as an adult left a different kind of impact on me, because the sheer amount of work that went into bringing Thra and its denizens to life is nearly unfathomable. The elaborate nature of these creatures meant that many of the costumes were incredibly heavy and difficult for the performers to manoeuvre properly, making this film a genuine labour of love by those involved.

Thanks to state of the art animatronics, the practical effects still hold up now, 38 years after its original release. Unfortunately the computer generated effects used during the story's climax are very dated, though in a way they kind of add their own kind of charm as well. If there was just one thing I could change, it would be the texture of Jen's face. Even as a child I've maintained that his skin looks too unnatural and obviously fake. While it has has some other flaws, particularly when it comes to its pacing, everything about this film generates a feeling of nostalgia for me, so rewatching it again was a pleasant experience.




I felt the same when rewatching this a short while back. A lot of the things I appreciate now I sort of shrugged my shoulders to as a teenager when I saw this at the theater. Looking forward to seeing this again.

[edarsenal]

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Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

Look, you've probably gotten tired of hearing my talk about my aspirations to be a composer (and my dream to be a film score composer). I've brought up my passion for music, my absolute awe of people who just can create, and how I hope to move forward in my life.

Well, here's the part where I tell you I haven't written a half-decent piece of music in months. Maybe I never have written a half-decent piece of music, and I'm only just realizing that now. Then again, that's a pessimist attitude, and I'm only ever going to get better if I tell myself I can actually do it. But the fact is, I've been scaring myself lately with how little motivation, how little inspiration I'm finding. Maybe it's the quarantine? Maybe it's all the other crazy **** going on in the world? Maybe it's that I feel alone and isolated, even when I know there's nothing I can do about it?

Maybe they're all whiny excuses and I'm just getting lazy. But either way, I found myself dreading composing, dreading sitting down and thinking of original ideas. Because the next day, I'd play through those "original ideas" and realize they're either ****, or they've been used and I unconsciously was stealing music from other composers.

God Damnit. What the hell is my passion if it's not music? If I can't do this for fun, can I do it for a living? I was - I am - SO frustrated. I guess this is just a petty hobby, isn't it? Months and months of getting nothing accomplished, hell, if I'm going to apply for a School of Music at the college I want to go to, the requirement is links to three compositions you've written, God knows that ain't close to being done.

So, what do I need right now? Whiplash? Ha. Amadeus? Lol. La La Land? I mean, that actually may have been a good option, but what I went with was a movie I'd only seen once before, yet already felt such an intense connection to - Kiki's Delivery Service.

There are some people that watch movies for pure entertainment - that is entirely awesome, and sometimes I wish I could just sit back and let a movie be... a movie. But then again, watching Kiki's Delivery Service, I'm so glad that I can sometimes let a movie take control of me. I'm so glad I find myself influenced and inspired by the host of amazing movies I watch. When Kiki comes and stays at Ursula's cabin for a couple days, I am at the cabin. When Ursula is telling Kiki how she deals with artist's block, she is talking to me. It's all in my head, but when a movie feels like it can be made for me, and just me (as selfish as that sounds), I know it's a part of me.

I watched Kiki's Delivery Service last night. This morning, I got up, and not only felt better, but felt motivated. I put away my laptop (where I usually write compositions), and pulled out an old fashioned staff of music. I sat down at the piano, and just let all the feelings and emotions and message of Kiki's Delivery Service wash over me. I was flying. I played a melody. It was fine. I played it again, it was better. I was tweaking it, I was developing it, I was writing it down and erasing and changing and creating. It felt so, so, so good to have a purpose like that. The piece I started writing is far from perfect, at this point far from good. But it has got something that none of my attempts had from the past couple months - a personal meaning.

Of course, like Kiki's, my life will fluctuate and change, go down and up. We are never the same every day, and maybe tomorrow this time I'll be moody and depressed again. But at least I can go to bed tonight telling myself I've done something with my life, however little. Perhaps Kiki felt the same the day after she saved Tombo.

I guess what I'm trying to say, Kiki's Delivery Service reminds me not only of how much I need movies in my life, but of why I love what I love, why I do what I do. There are few movies out there that have more power to me. And to say that I was inspired enough from a movie to create something of my own is about the highest praise I can give it.
I have, on quite a number of instances found inspiration through a film experience. I do this constantly regarding artwork when watching anime. It's a beautiful, beautiful situation. VERY happy to hear you had such instance, ahwell.

[MovieGal]

CosmicRunaway

I took my friend's daughters to see it in the theatre around 3 years ago. Their father thought it would be a good experience for the girls. Eva was about 11 yrs old and Dulcie was 9. They thought The Dark Crystal was scary. My own daughter watched it since she was 3 yrs old and at that time she was 24 yrs old. I told what Eva and Dulcie said, she was like "Mom it was scary but you made me watch it with you "

[MovieGal]

So I got all my streaming/dvd ready. Kwaidan and Donkey Skin will probably be my last views. I am going to subscribe to Criterion Channel for $10,99 a month.

I bought DVDs for Kiki's and Excalibur used dvd.

I found a lot on here for streaming or cheaper than the DVDs.

This site will tell you where you can stream or rent to stream.

https://www.justwatch.com/

[Citizen Rules]

Tideland (2005)
Her imagination filters the story that's shown to the viewer, making it an untrustworthy depiction of events. Can we trust that she's telling us the truth? Or maybe it's her truth, but does it match the more commonly accepted reality? And most importantly, does it matter? It's her story, so it's her truth (or fantasy) that counts.I decided to read the reviews before I see the movies, as sometimes insight into a film helps me to appreciate the it more when I watch it...And what you said about Tideland showing the girls truth, as opposed to just showing what happens, helps me to be prepared for when I get confused:p Though I've seen a couple of Terry Gilliam's films and I should already be expecting the unexpected!

As someone who's always been more interested in imaginary worlds than this grey reality, I find it easy to both understand and sympathize with Jeliza-Rose. Glad you wrote that as it helps me to better understand your relationship with movies. Slowly I'm learning what everyone likes and more importantly why....

BTW have you seen Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012), I almost nominated that and I think you'd like it.

[pahaK]

And what you said about Tideland showing the girls truth, as opposed to just showing what happens, helps me to be prepared for when I get confused:p

That's my interpretation, at least.

BTW have you seen Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012), I almost nominated that and I think you'd like it.

Never even heard of it, but after checking IMDb it looks potentially interesting.

[Citizen Rules]

That's my interpretation, at least.



Never even heard of it, but after checking IMDb it looks potentially interesting.Beast of the Southern Wild certainly has a dark vibe to it, despite the movie poster which might make it look more lighter in content.

[gbgoodies]

You should join, then you could nominate something different...I think we have a great selection including: a French fairy tale musical, a charming Miyazaki anime, a Terry Gilliam darker psychological film, a classic period Japanese folk tale, and yes some good ole sword and sorcery flicks! You could help add to the mix with one of your unique choices (some of which I had also considered).


I'll think about it for a day or two, but I was hoping for more variety in the noms.

[gbgoodies]

Yeah I was a little surprised that nobody took Wonka, Wizard of Oz, or any of the Harry Potter films (Goblet of Fire would have been very interesting to see the reaction) but it's a good group.


I think The Wizard of Oz was already nominated in a HoF, but it didn't win. I usually try to nominate movies that haven't been nominated in a previous HoF.

I'm pretty sure that it's my fault that none of the Harry Potter films were nominated. I went to the trouble of digging out my HP DVDs just in case they were nominated. If I left them alone, there probably would have been 2 or 3 of them nominated. ;)

[gbgoodies]

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):
This was a very enjoyable movie, but as the movie went on, I found Kiki was getting a bit annoying. I couldn't understand why she was so rude to Tombo. He clearly liked her, but she treated him like he was a monster. She treated adults nice, but she was just nasty to the kids in the movie. It's not surprising that she couldn't make friends in her new town.

I liked her cat, especially when he recognized himself on the mug and in the stuffed animal. But how did he hang on to the flying broom without falling off? :confused:

I enjoyed the movie, and I liked that this was a unique "coming of age" story, but there were little things about it that bothered me. For example, why weren't the townspeople surprised that she was a witch? Are witches common in their town? (She seemed to be the only one there.) And why did she lose her witch powers? Was it just that she lost confidence in herself? Unless I missed it, that wasn't explained in the movie.

And one last thing. Did Tombo remind anyone else of Curious George when he looks through binoculars? :lol:



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[ahwell]

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989):
This was a very enjoyable movie, but as the movie went on, I found Kiki was getting a bit annoying. I couldn't understand why she was so rude to Tombo. He clearly liked her, but she treated him like he was a monster. She treated adults nice, but she was just nasty to the kids in the movie. It's not surprising that she couldn't make friends in her new town.

I liked her cat, especially when he recognized himself on the mug and in the stuffed animal. But how did he hang on to the flying broom without falling off? :confused:

I enjoyed the movie, and I liked that this was a unique "coming of age" story, but there were little things about it that bothered me. For example, why weren't the townspeople surprised that she was a witch? Are witches common in their town? (She seemed to be the only one there.) And why did she lose her witch powers? Was it just that she lost confidence in herself? Unless I missed it, that wasn't explained in the movie.

And one last thing. Did Tombo remind anyone else of Curious George when he looks through binoculars? :lol:



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To me, the reason she didn’t like Tombo is because much of this movie is about “old vs new”. Aka how Kiki helps bake bread in the older oven when the newer one stops working. And even though she has magical powers she was raised in a more traditional and rural setting. Thus, she’s probably grown up with the notion of traditionalism and seeing Tombo run after her without being “proper” just makes her upset. Or she could be quite literally just nervous, since many times Miyazaki lets us interpret for ourselves what exactly a character is feeling.

To answer your other questions: I think it’s implied that this is a world/universe where witches are seen as “rare” but people know they exist. They’ll still be shocked to see one at first but after a while they’d get settled in. I also believe the movie explained that Kiki was the first witch in town for a while, and that each witch finds their own “town”. Why she lost her witch powers is yet another thing that I love about this movie: it’s not made obvious or completely explained, but that’s sometimes how life is. We lose our motivation and our passion for whatever reason and have to find some inspiration to bring it back.

[Citizen Rules]

To me, the reason she didn’t like Tombo is because much of this movie is about “old vs new”. Aka how Kiki helps bake bread in the older oven when the newer one stops working. And even though she has magical powers she was raised in a more traditional and rural setting. Thus, she’s probably grown up with the notion of traditionalism and seeing Tombo run after her without being “proper” just makes her upset. Agreed. Kiki does say to Tombo when he first tries to talk to her, that it's rude of him to address her without them being properly introduced. This is a Japanese film from 30 years ago and reflects their culture. Come to think of it I've seen the same scene done many times in old American movies where a woman is approached by a brash man and indignantly rebuffs him with the reason that 'they haven't been properly introduced yet'. But the real reason is from a production stand point it creates a chance for comic tension with the pay off at the end that the couple will get together. I'm sure Cary Grant was rebuffed by some leading lady in a movie the same way:D


To answer your other questions: I think it’s implied that this is a world/universe where witches are seen as “rare” but people know they exist. They’ll still be shocked to see one at first but after a while they’d get settled in. I also believe the movie explained that Kiki was the first witch in town for a while, and that each witch finds their own “town”. Yup, that's how I took it too. Witches were known, they were never feared and in fact they're admired. Which I though was cool!

Why she lost her witch powers is yet another thing that I love about this movie: it’s not made obvious or completely explained, but that’s sometimes how life is. We lose our motivation and our passion for whatever reason and have to find some inspiration to bring it back.:up: that's how I took it to be.


Did both of you watch this in English dub or in Japanese with subs? I think it can make a big difference in how one responds to the film.

[Citizen Rules]

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The Dark Crystal (1982)

I believe it helps to have grown up with The Dark Crystal to be a solid fan of the movie. For myself, I'd never seen it until now.

While I was amazed at the sheer amount of intricate detail and artistry that went into the production, I just couldn't buy into the story. It was clear to me that a lot of the film was based on the puppetry creative skills of Jim Henson, whilst the storytelling itself was threadbare.

The first scene where the narrator explains the world of the dark crystal, went on and on. I found myself thinking, yes we get it, please start the movie...I had to laugh at the bad guys, the Skesis, when the two would-be emperors battled for the control of their evil clan. They had these nasty looking swords but what did they do with them? they fought a large rock! But then the defeated Skesis had to pay the price. Surly I thought he was to be killed, but no, they merely undressed him and sent him outside...BUT I then reminded myself that this was made for children and so judging it by adult movie standards wasn't fair. And in that vein I could see how children and teens could've loved this film back in the day.

I did enjoy the film once the Gelfing Jen went on his adventure. I dug the house with the one eyed goat lady and the big planetarium device, very cool set. And I flat out loved the forest sets! and the swamp too! My eyes darted around trying to capture all the uniqueness of the fauna and life that was there. That scene did environmental world building so well, what a joy to see...and that's where Jim Henson's talent truly shined.

[ahwell]

Did both of you watch this in English dub or in Japanese with subs? I think it can make a big difference in how one responds to the film.
I’ve seen both versions. I like the Japanese a bit more but I can still really enjoy either. You’re right though that it can make a big difference.

[Citizen Rules]

I’ve seen both versions. I like the Japanese a bit more but I can still really enjoy either. You’re right though that it can make a big difference.I bet GBG seen the English version, that's what I watched. I did however see bits of the Japanese version and the voice of Kiki was done with more polite shyness and charm. She might have had a different reaction had she seen that version.

[MovieGal]

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The Dark Crystal (1982)



SkekSil the Chamberlain is my favorite character...
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I even have this crystal bust of him

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0504_darkcrystal1.jpg

and all I can say is I wish I had a lot of money to randomly spend

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=dark+crystal

[CosmicRunaway]

Just watched Kiki's Delivery Service, but it'll probably be tomorrow evening or the next day before I write anything about it. I'll just say for now that it is one of the best Ghibli films I've seen. It makes me wonder if I should give Totoro a chance as well, since that's the other big Miyazaki fan favourite I haven't watched.

[CosmicRunaway]

and all I can say is I wish I had a lot of money to randomly spend

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=dark+crystal
The detail on those statues is fantastic. But yeah, you'd need a fair bit of disposable income to buy a few of those.

[ahwell]

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)[/CENTER]

I will admit that I actually expected to like The Return of the King the least out of the three movies. Because throughout the series, the moments and scenes that stick with me the most were the intimate character interactions; Sam and Frodo; Aragorn and Arwen; Legolas and Gimli even, in some ways. The scenes where both characters feel so much hurt, and they can only look to one person to share their pain. In short, I expected The Return of the King to be heavy on the "epic battle" side of things and not so much on Frodo and Sam pouring their feelings out to each other.

Well, I was wrong. The Return of the King is somehow both the most intimate and epic of the three films. It does not rush slower moments. It does not make fast moments drag. It makes us hold our breaths and literally pray while Frodo and Sam (and Gollum) reach the top of that mountain. I'm not kidding when I say there are few scenes in film history that are more emotionally complex than Frodo, Sam, and Gollum on the mountain. Ok, maybe quite a few, but still, that's more a testament to the amount of amazingly crafted films and less an understatement of how perfect this film is.

Every character is not only "wrapped up", but they are given new adventures and choices. The story doesn't end here. We're left wanting so much more, but in the best way possible; we're left caring about the characters and what they do. What did Frodo see in his journey? How is Sam doing in the Shire? What about Aragorn? All of these people I have come to care so much about, and even though I don't want a sequel, I love each character to death.

So here is how to get a film series right. Truly - the music is exceptional, perhaps my favorite film score of all time; the cinematography is gorgeous; there are scenes where I'm left wondering how on earth Peter Jackson did it. It's filmmaking of the highest order - completely and utterly perfect in it's imperfections. It made me cry at least five times in the last forty minutes. It made my heart throb, first with pain, and then with immense joy.

In short, ****ing thank god we have Lord of the Rings. Even if this was my first time watching the final movie, it's an experience to last a lifetime.

4.5+

[CosmicRunaway]

I had still not seen the movies - instead, my orchestra teacher played for us a little clip of the Howard Shore's magnificent score for the series. It was magical, breath taking music. I later remember sitting for hours and playing through the entire 4-hour YouTube video, absolutely taken to this magical fantasy world.
The Rohirrim theme is one of my favourite pieces of music of all time. The violins never fail to give me chills. It's a shame that The Two Towers is not as well regarded as Fellowship and RotK, because that music alone is worth watching the film for.

[Citizen Rules]

SkekSil the Chamberlain is my favorite character...
https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2019/08/DC_Unit_00425_R-c16c60d.jpg?quality=90&resize=620,413


I even have this crystal bust of him

http://www.toymania.com/news/images/0504_darkcrystal1.jpg

and all I can say is I wish I had a lot of money to randomly spend

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=dark+crystalOMG those are expensive...BTW, What's the top photo from?

[MovieGal]

OMG those are expensive...BTW, What's the top photo from?

Its a picture from the movie of Chamberlain.

[Citizen Rules]

Its a picture from the movie of Chamberlain.A movie called Chamberlain? I looked at IMDB and didn't see anything like that. I know who the character is, but the image is more detailed than the puppet I seen in the movie last night. So I wondered if that was fan art?

[gbgoodies]

Did both of you watch this in English dub or in Japanese with subs? I think it can make a big difference in how one responds to the film.


I watched the English dub.

[gbgoodies]

I bet GBG seen the English version, that's what I watched. I did however see bits of the Japanese version and the voice of Kiki was done with more polite shyness and charm. She might have had a different reaction had she seen that version.


I only watch the subtitles version if I can't find the dubbed version. I hate reading subtitles. It takes my attention away from the movie itself, and I find that I miss things and have to rewind occasionally.

[CosmicRunaway]

A movie called Chamberlain? I looked at IMDB and didn't see anything like that. I know who the character is, but the image is more detailed than the puppet I seen in the movie last night. So I wondered if that was fan art?
It is actually a puppet. It looks more detailed because it's from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a prequel series on Netflix that just came out last year.

[MovieGal]

A movie called Chamberlain? I looked at IMDB and didn't see anything like that. I know who the character is, but the image is more detailed than the puppet I seen in the movie last night. So I wondered if that was fan art?

No I dont think so.. yes.. Chamberlain is the character from The Dark Crystal.

[MovieGal]

It is actually a puppet. It looks more detailed because it's from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a prequel series on Netflix that just came out last year.

I started that on Netflix but I couldn't get over the "love relationship" between the two characters... Jen and Kira.. they had a relationship in the Dark Crystal but it wasn't as heavy as the new show.

did you ever see the series, The Jim Henson Creature Shop? They had one that was where the contestants had to create Skeksis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTeANZXq4cw

Im glad Brian Henson gives Brian Froud credit for creating them.

[CosmicRunaway]

did you ever see the series, The Jim Henson Creature Shop? They had one that was where the contestants had to create Skeksis.
My roommates and I watched it when it was new, and I'm having a hard time processing that that was 6 years ago. :eek:

Around that time we also watched Face Off regularly. I remember the final season of that being quite disappointing. Strangely, that feels like it was longer than 2 years ago haha.

[CosmicRunaway]

I watched this in English dub and I'm glad I did. I knew the cat's voice was very familiar and I had thought it sounded like Phil Hartman but I was surprised to see during the end credits, that I was right. Though I had no clue that Kiki was voiced by Kirsten Dunst and one of the old ladies was by Debbie Reynolds.
This seemed strange to me, because I've discussed the dubs of various Ghibli films with my roommates on a number of occasions, and they mentioned how Kiki was one of the better ones, because it was when the studio was still relying on trained voice actors instead of casting movie stars.

Apparently there are two English dubs. Kirsten Dunst was in the more recent Disney version. Either my room mates somehow saw the earlier one, or they meant it was good despite having live action actors (who often gave much weaker performances in these dubs compared to when voice actors were used).

Edit: I just double checked, and both the VHS and DVD in the house mention Kirsten Dunst, so I guess they were praising the Disney release after all. They're not here right now so I couldn't just ask for clarification haha.

[CosmicRunaway]

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Kiki's Delivery Service / 魔女の宅急便(1989)
Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Keiko Toda

The names of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli always elicit mixed emotions from me. I admire Miyazaki's creativity, and his animation studio never fails to deliver breathtakingly beautiful art. However I've now seen eleven of the films he directed, as well as two other Ghibli films that he had minimal involvement with, and the vast majority of them just don't work for me. I'd even describe some of them, particularly Miyazaki's passion project The Wind Rises, as torturous to sit through.

With that kind of track record, and a general aversion to coming of age stories, why then was I so excited to finally watch Kiki's Delivery Service? I think some part of me must have been able to tell that this was going to be one of those rare Miyazaki films that I actually enjoy. It's an incredibly charming film, set in a world that combines tradition with modernity in a manner we often see in Miyazaki's work. The old and new are able to co-exist, but not without occasionally clashing with each other.

The plot is fairly simple as it follows Kiki's journey into adulthood, and the central conflict stems primarily from her own self-doubt and insecurities. It's incredibly relatable, and the somewhat abrupt ending that doesn't resolve all of Kiki's problems, which initially felt odd to me, seems quite fitting now that I've had time to reflect on it. It shows that she still has work to do, and room to grow. For a film about a young witch striking out on her own, it's a refreshingly realistic conclusion.

[Citizen Rules]

It is actually a puppet. It looks more detailed because it's from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a prequel series on Netflix that just came out last year.Ah that explains it. I thought it looked different than in The Dark Crystal, similar but more detailed. I actually just got Netflix and will have it for 3 more months. I'll have to take a look at The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance just to see the difference in sets.

[CosmicRunaway]

I'll have to take a look at The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance just to see the difference in sets.
It uses more CGI than the original film does, but it is primarily puppetry and real sets and props. The visuals are great, I just wish the pacing was better. The first episode felt 3 times longer than it actually was.

[Citizen Rules]

This seemed strange to me, because I've discussed the dubs of various Ghibli films with my roommates on a number of occasions, and they mentioned how Kiki was one of the better ones, because it was when the studio was still relying on trained voice actors instead of casting movie stars.

Apparently there are two English dubs. Kirsten Dunst was in the more recent Disney version. Either my room mates somehow saw the earlier one, or they meant it was good despite having live action actors (who often gave much weaker performances in these dubs compared to when voice actors were used).

Edit: I just double checked, and both the VHS and DVD in the house mention Kirsten Dunst, so I guess they were praising the Disney release after all. They're not here right now so I couldn't just ask for clarification haha.I liked Kirsten Dunst as Kiki's voice, I thought all the voices were excellent.

I was just suggesting that the reason why GBG thought Kiki was annoying and seemed to treat Tombo rudely was due to the difference in the personalities between the Japanese actress voice and Kirsten Dunst.

[CosmicRunaway]

And one last thing. Did Tombo remind anyone else of Curious George when he looks through binoculars? :lol:
Despite not wearing a hat, I couldn't help but think of Waldo every time I saw him in that striped shirt haha.

[Wyldesyde19]

Will probably get into this late. Gotta finish the personal recc this week and then follow that up with 22 HOF. Might hit a few of these along the way, most likely Dragon Slayer and Tideland since they’re on Amazon Prime to stream.
I’m On my way back from vacation as we speak.

[edarsenal]

be safe, Wylde!

[Wyldesyde19]

be safe, Wylde!
My right arm is already in pain around the elbow. Was thrown from the jet ski yesterday at around 50 mph when my brother took too sharp of a turn.

[edarsenal]

ouch!

[pahaK]

The Dark Crystal (1982)

Fables and fairytales tend to have a specific way of telling their stories. It's like stripped-down narration focusing on the least possible characters and building the world only enough to motivate their actions. The main reason for that is most likely the fact that a large portion of their audience consists of children. But when done right, it can also add to the mystique and give the story the feel of an old legend. The Dark Crystal mostly succeeds in this.

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The story is simple and nothing new (an unexpected hero finds himself entangled in a prophecy). The lore and the details are muddled and obscure. All that we know of the world is the stuff of legends, not history. The big picture of The Dark Crystal works.

What doesn't work that well is the hero's journey. Ultimately Jen is quite an uninteresting character, and to some degree, the same can be said of everyone. The style of the film doesn't allow much character development, but it should somehow make them memorable and fascinating. Now the only character that, to me, fits that bill is the Chamberlain (and perhaps Aughra to a far lesser degree). Two months after the film, Jen and Kira are just names.

The puppetry in The Dark Crystal is outstanding. It's worth noting that the new Netflix series is worse in this regard (and it's not limited to that, I gave it up after watching half of the episodes). Also, the sets are brilliant, and the flora and fauna of Thra are both beautiful and innovative.

So, I love the style and atmosphere of The Dark Crystal. Unfortunately, the majority of the characters are so bland, and the prophecy driving the story is a bit too familiar. Still, I do like the film, and it's the kind of a children's movie that I wish there were more.

[gbgoodies]

I was just suggesting that the reason why GBG thought Kiki was annoying and seemed to treat Tombo rudely was due to the difference in the personalities between the Japanese actress voice and Kirsten Dunst.


I don't think it was her voice that was annoying. I thought the character was annoying because of the way she was treating people, especially Tombo. It just felt like she was a stuck-up little girl at times, and a nice young lady at other times.

[Citizen Rules]

I don't think it was her voice that was annoying. I thought the character was annoying because of the way she was treating people, especially Tombo. It just felt like she was a stuck-up little girl at times, and a nice young lady at other times.Oh OK. To be honest while I was watching the movie I thought Tombo was annoying, but in a comical way.

[gbgoodies]

Oh OK. To be honest while I was watching the movie I thought Tombo was annoying, but in a comical way.


I didn't find Tombo annoying at all, (but I may have been distracted by how much he looked like Curious George. :lol:)

[rauldc14]

Will probably get into this late. Gotta finish the personal recc this week and then follow that up with 22 HOF. Might hit a few of these along the way, most likely Dragon Slayer and Tideland since they’re on Amazon Prime to stream.
I’m On my way back from vacation as we speak.

Don't worry I'll be late to the party on this too

[CosmicRunaway]

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Kwaidan / 怪談 (1964)
Directed By: Masaki Kobayashi
Starring: Katsuo Nakamura, Keiko Kishi, Rentaro Mikuni

Kwaidan is an anthology of ghost stories based on Japanese folklore. They are similar in tone and pacing, however each fable contains a distinct narrative with no crossover of characters, and there are no bridging segments to tie them together either. This makes it difficult to judge the film as a whole, since the individual stories vary greatly. While some parts were more enjoyable than others, Kwaidan is overall a very satisfying collection of imaginative and tragic tales.

“The Black Hair / 黒髪”
The opening segment is perhaps one of the weaker entries, though it has a comfortably familiar feeling. The focus here is on regret, as it follows a man who is haunted by the mistakes he made in pursuit of wealth and power - specifically the caring wife he left behind. The sound design is effective during the main part of the story, however during the climax, the weakened and displaced effects fail to elicit any emotion. It's difficult to feel pity for the husband, so leaving the ending vague seems like an odd choice, when retribution would've been more satisfying.

“The Woman of the Snow / 雪女”
While the set design in the previous story was very much grounded in reality, “The Woman in the Snow” goes in the opposite direction, featuring highly stylized backdrops and saturated colours which enhance the atmosphere of each scene. To me this is the most tragic segment, as it manages to garner sympathy for a snow spirit who grants a young man a life of happiness instead of death. Her only condition was that he never tell anyone about the night she spared him. His broken promise ultimately hurts her more than it does him.

“Hoichi the Earless / 耳無し芳一の話”
This narrative is easily the most visually impressive. It is filled with hauntingly beautiful imagery, and features many elaborate sets, costumes, and effects. The design is fantastic, making this my favourite part of the film. Unlike the previous two segments, “Hoichi the Earless” lacks a major betrayal that requires its main character to be punished, though Hoichi is still forced to endure great pain. While “The Black Hair” and the “The Woman of the Snow” can be seen as cautionary tales, “Hoichi the Earless” is more about honour and perseverance.

“In a Cup of Tea / 茶碗の中”
Despite the fact that I had previously seen Kwaidan only a few months ago, I had honestly forgotten about this final story. It's not that I didn't like it, it's just that after how impressed I was with “Hoichi the Earless”, the last segment was always going to struggle to be memorable if it didn't leave an even bigger impact. The embedded narrative is rather interesting, and I do appreciate the more psychological direction this story heads in. The other tales all flow in a telegraphed manner, so it's refreshing that “In a Cup of Tea” has the least obvious conclusion.

[Citizen Rules]

Your review of Kwaidan, makes the movie sound pretty interesting to me. I'm guessing I might like it. I often have liked Siddon's noms, they're unique for sure. I'll probably watch another nom pretty soon.

[CosmicRunaway]

Your review of Kwaidan, makes the movie sound pretty interesting to me. I'm guessing I might like it. I often have liked Siddon's noms, they're unique for sure. I'll probably watch another nom pretty soon.
I'm interested to see the reactions to Kwaidan, and whether or not everyone's favourite and least favourite segments will line up. I hope you do like it. It has a very slow pace, and even though it's categorized as a horror film, it's far more haunting and eerie than it is actually horrifying.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm interested to see the reactions to Kwaidan, and whether or not everyone's favourite and least favourite segments will line up. I hope you do like it. It has a very slow pace, and even though it's categorized as a horror film, it's far more haunting and eerie than it is actually horrifying.Yeah it'll be interesting to see what we all think of the individual segments. So I'll try to remember and review each segment separately, like you did.

I often like slow paced films, as long as they have something of interest for me and I'm betting Kwaidan will. I've often like Japanese films when they deal with mysticism or their ancient history. I'm glad to hear it's not an outright horror film as I'm not a fan of those usually.

[Siddon]

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Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings (2001)




Lord of the Rings might be a series that gets progressively worse as it goes along but 2001's start is fairly amazing. Watching this film again 10 years or so later it is remarkable to me how well certain things hold up and how the character arcs of certain players in the story unfold. In a number of ways Tolkien subverts the narrative by having us believe that Frodo is the lead in the story, he's the one given the magical ring and he's the one who's bloodline is tied to the power and yet I feel Sam (Sean Astin) is the one that really plays the prototypical lead. Perhaps it's the sensibilities of changing times and that Sam is the more flawed protagonist he's really the stronger...if not strongest character.


Ian Mckellen received an acting nomination for his work and once again 20 years later he's still very strong and grounds the film. The entire third act is almost ignored because once Gandalf leaves the story we just sort of meander.



The wonder in the story really is in it's world building, the prologue is this sweeping epic battle (that sadly we know will never be matched). And then we are treated to a series of flashbacks and exposition dumps(which are very strange to see retold in The Hobbit). Though watching the film for a third time I still don't get what the rings actually do to merit such perversion from so many characters. The other issue I have with the film is that several of the main characters have very shallow and dull personalities. Legolis and Gimli are warriors but aside from physical features they seem to lack personality. Boromir is a lot more interesting...the Human prince whose lands border Mordor but he's well...he's got problems so to speak.


What I really loved about the film is the interweaving of monsters in the story. The Wraiths, Balroc, Orc's, Sauron, Saruman all look good have distinctive motives and help move the story along. Even though it's the first part of a trilogy the great use of villains allows the film to hold up as a self contained story. This is in my opinion Peter Jackson's best film.

[CosmicRunaway]

I was planning on saving the LotR films for last, but seeing just two reviews for Fellowship has already made me want to watch them sooner. Once more reviews go up, I might not be able to wait haha.

The Fellowship of the Ring was the first film I saw twice in theatres. I then continued that trend with its two sequels. It's not like the viewings were really close together though, since our local theatre only had one screen and we typically got films months late. But I made the trip into town to the bigger theatre to see them when they were actually new, then watched them again with my friends when our theatre finally got them.

[Wyldesyde19]

I was planning on saving the LotR films for last, but seeing just two reviews for Fellowship has already made me want to watch them sooner. Once more reviews go up, I might not be able to wait haha.

The Fellowship of the Ring was the first film I saw twice in theatres. I then continued that trend with its two sequels. It's not like the viewings were really close together though, since our local theatre only had one screen and we typically got films months late. But I made the trip into town to the bigger theatre to see them when they were actually new, then watched them again with my friends when our theatre finally got them.
Sounds like you need to watch them again. Extended versions. Back to back to back. Get on it.....

[Siddon]

Yeah I kinda wish we could get a Two Towers nomination because I'm going to end up watching that one between the two films. I ended up watching Fellowship over three nights, one of the things I really love about it is all of it's natural stopping points.


Normally I like to take my time but I might just end up buzzing through this Hall fairly quickly.

[Wyldesyde19]

Yeah I kinda wish we could get a Two Towers nomination because I'm going to end up watching that one between the two films. I ended up watching Fellowship over three nights, one of the things I really love about it is all of it's natural stopping points.


Normally I like to take my time but I might just end up buzzing through this Hall fairly quickly.
Yeah, I thought the same thing. I’m going to just watch all three anyways.
Saving them for the end since they’re so long

[CosmicRunaway]

Sounds like you need to watch them again. Extended versions. Back to back to back. Get on it.....
The Extended Editions are the only ones I own haha. I think I last watched them sometime around 2010-2011, so they're certainly due for another viewing. Given that they run 11.5 hours together, I doubt I'd ever be able to watch them back-to-back though. Maybe I could've given it a shot when I was a teenager, but definitely not now haha.

[CosmicRunaway]

Yeah I kinda wish we could get a Two Towers nomination because I'm going to end up watching that one between the two films. I ended up watching Fellowship over three nights, one of the things I really love about it is all of it's natural stopping points.
There's still 5 days left for late entries, so maybe someone will want to round out the trilogy. Though I doubt anyone other than me likes the middle film enough to nominate it.

The last time I watched the extended editions, I did Fellowship and The Two Towers each over two nights, stopping when it prompted me to change discs. I planned to do the same for RotK, but the cut point between discs was not in a good place, so I just watched that one in a single sitting. Not sure what I'll do this time.

[Wyldesyde19]

The Extended Editions are the only ones I own haha. I think I last watched them sometime around 2010-2011, so they're certainly due for another viewing. Given that they run 11.5 hours together, I doubt I'd ever be able to watch them back-to-back though. Maybe I could've given it a shot when I was a teenager, but definitely not now haha.
Back to back to back I say!
Haha. I have not seen the extended versions yet. Kind of don’t want to due to the sheer amount of time it’ll consume

[CosmicRunaway]

I have not seen the extended versions yet. Kind of don’t want to due to the sheer amount of time it’ll consume
In what's probably another unpopular opinion of mine, I actually like the extended edition of The Two Towers the most. If I had to pick just one, it would be that one. I don't think the additions to Fellowship are that important, though I like the extra scenes with Boromir. Some of the scenes only in the extended version of RotK shouldn't have been cut in the first place, but that film is kind of long enough as it is haha.

[pahaK]

I'm interested to see the reactions to Kwaidan, and whether or not everyone's favourite and least favourite segments will line up.

From what I remember, I liked the Snow Maiden segment the most the last time. I only remember three of the stories so it's probably the fourth (not the black hair or tattoo thing) that I disliked back then. Not sure about that though.

About the LotR trilogy. I will definitely watch the extended versions (especially in the first two films they really improve the experience). Also, I'm quite sure that I'm (at least before these rewatches) with CR2 and like the second one the most.

[gbgoodies]

The Dark Crystal (1982)
I must be getting more sensitive to some dark elements in movies as I get older. I didn't remember the bug-like army, the grotesque-looking, eyeball-removing character, or the torture of draining the essence of the Gelflings. I know that I watched this movie when I was younger, and I liked it. I even bought the DVD based on memories of how much I liked it back then, but sadly, it just didn't stand the test of time for me.

It's a visually impressive movie, but the story just seems to be lacking something. It just felt like it was a very basic quest, restore, happy ending movie. We had the quest to find the crystal shard, then he restores everything to the way it's supposed to be, and everyone lives happily ever after. I wanted to see more of Jen's quest to find the crystal, more of the connection between Jen and Kira, and learn more about the characters. It just felt like it was a thin line that should have been fleshed out more. (I knew that the characters weren't developed enough when my favorite character was the little furry fuzzball, Fizzgig.)

I didn't dislike the movie. I just felt like it was made more to be a visual masterpiece than an epic story. It didn't know if it wanted to be a story of good vs. evil, an adventure, a romance, or a kids' movie, so it ended up being a little bit of each, but not enough of any.

[Citizen Rules]

The Dark Crystal (1982)
....(I knew that the characters weren't developed enough when my favorite character was the little furry fuzzball, Fizzgig.) Fizzgig was my favorite character too. I didn't like Jen or Kira so I was happy to see Kira get the life drained out of her! bwahahaha🙂

[gbgoodies]

Fizzgig was my favorite character too. I didn't like Jen or Kira so I was happy to see Kira get the life drained out of her! bwahahaha🙂


Fizzgig looked like a big tribble with a face and big teeth when he opened his mouth, but somehow, he still seemed lovable. :lol:

[CosmicRunaway]

I didn't like Jen or Kira so I was happy to see Kira get the life drained out of her! bwahahaha🙂
I felt that way when I saw it as a kid as well. I didn't mind Kira so much this time, but I still don't like anything about Jen - his design, (lack of) personality, or voice.

[Citizen Rules]

Fizzgig looked like a big tribble with a face and big teeth when he opened his mouth, but somehow, he still seemed lovable. :lol:A tribble ha, I hadn't thought of that but yeah. I thought of Fizzgig as a cat-dog, like if you crossed a fuzzy little dog with a cat.

I felt that way when I saw it as a kid as well. I didn't mind Kira so much this time, but I still don't like anything about Jen - his design, (lack of) personality, or voice.It's the emotionless face of the puppet, that makes them look un-alive to me. Where as the bad guys, the Skeksis, had oodles of personality, which made them very interesting. I did think the energy draining device made for the most emotional scene in the movie. It was pretty dramatic how first the poor captive's eyes go hazy, then the skin grows pale as their hair turns gray & wiry, then their whole face shrinks and withers...I could see that scaring the hell out of a little kid back in the day.

[ahwell]

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DragonHeart (1996)

Despite what my rating might imply, I don't hate DragonHeart. It's harmless at the very least, often very fun fantasy adventure film. The acting is poor to decent, and some of the special effects are pretty cool for 1996.

Unfortunately, I found myself forgetting each scene five minutes after they ended. The movie gives off a slightly creepy vibe, which I'm sure was not the intention. I'm not sure if it's Sean Connery's odd voice acting, or the dragon's unnatural movements, or maybe the entire "heart-sharing" thing in the first place. The movie has great intentions about doing good and sacrificing yourself for the right thing, but considering I didn't care for any of the characters, I wasn't particularly rooting for one character to live or die.

While the score was not fantastic by any means, I'm also a huge sucker for grand orchestral scores... and there are some catchy melodies in there too, which is about the only thing that I was pleasantly surprised about. DragonHeart has heart (thankfully), but it lacks inspiration and a clear reason to exist.

So, I guess, to really "hate on" DragonHeart is kind of fruitless. It's seriously harmless, but, unfortunately, completely forgettable, which is why I'm struggling to write a review of substance in the first place. Hopefully I'll like Dragonslayer more :)

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[Citizen Rules]

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DragonHeart (1996)

...I'm also a huge sucker for grand orchestral scores... and there are some catchy melodies in there too, which is about the only thing that I was pleasantly surprised about...You must have a real good ear for music...from IMDB trivia:
DragonHeart: Excerpts from the music score have been used in dozens of movie trailers and even for a special projection at the 1997 Oscars. The main theme was also used as interstitial and credits music during the U.S. telecast of the 2004 Olympics.

I watched Dragonlayer last night which also has some interesting music score trivia at IMDB. Think I'll watch DragonHeart next, sticking with the dragon theme.

[CosmicRunaway]

Had you seen DragonHeart before, ahwell? I can't imagine what it would be like watching that film for the first time now, without any nostalgia for it.

I was going to watch either DragonHeart or Dragonslayer next. Maybe I'll follow CR's lead and pull a double dragon*.

*-not the game haha.

[ahwell]

Had you seen DragonHeart before, ahwell? I can't imagine what it would be like watching that film for the first time now, without any nostalgia for it.

I was going to watch either DragonHeart or Dragonslayer next. Maybe I'll follow CR's lead and pull a double dragon*.

*-not the game haha.
Nope, I had never seen it, which probably adds another reason why I wasn’t a fan.

[ahwell]

You must have a real good ear for music...from IMDB trivia:


I watched Dragonlayer last night which also has some interesting music score trivia at IMDB. Think I'll watch DragonHeart next, sticking with the dragon theme.
Whoa I had no idea!!! That’s so cool and it was a really good score!

[Wyldesyde19]

I see no one has reviewed DragonSlayer yet.
Saving the best for last I see 😏

[pahaK]

I watched Kiki's Delivery Service today. I'll post a full review in a few days, but let's just say that I liked it more than Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind in a previous HoF. Last half an hour was kind of a letdown but still quite charming feel-good movie.

[Citizen Rules]

I see no one has reviewed DragonSlayer yet.
Saving the best for last I see 😏Coming up real soon!

[MovieGal]

Fizzgig was my favorite character too. I didn't like Jen or Kira so I was happy to see Kira get the life drained out of her! bwahahaha🙂

Cruel cruel man! And I bet you enjoyed it when it happened to the Pod People too?

:D

[MovieGal]

All I have to say to Citizen Rules gbgoodies and CosmicRunaway is.....

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now on a serious note,

I will rewatch "Tideland" this week and try my best to watch "The Dark Crystal" and "Excalibur" perhaps "Dragonheart" as well.

I never watch movies on Tuesday, that's my tv day. AGT!

[Citizen Rules]

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Dragonslayer (1981)
*Spoilers*

I liked it, and I'm not saying that out of fond memories either, as I've never seen it before. I know I liked it because the film hooked me from the get-go and I was interested in seeing what was next through out the film.

I instantly liked the sorcerer played by Ralph Richardson. He reminded me of one of the great actors John Gielgud. I thought his sorcerer's layer was pretty nifty too. In fact I liked all the cast. I thought the girl who first masqueraded as a boy was good in that she had a certain gutsyness to her. The young sorcerer Galen was OK, not my favorite but he worked well enough in the role.

What I really loved was some of the script surprises. When the princess's name was put into the lottery for sacrifice to the dragon and she was picked...then her father the king stepped in and drew another name, I was surprised that the film didn't build hatred for the inequity of the rich over the poor, by having a poor girl chosen instead. It was pretty interesting that the film had the princess going to her death out of fairness. Though I though it was ironic that the girl Valerian who had escaped the lottery by masquerading as a boy was in the forefront chanting for the princess to be sacrificed. Maybe Valerian should keep a low profile least the village people demand she be sacrificed instead...or maybe she should just lose her virginity:p

I'm getting hungry and it's almost dinner time, so to wrap this up. I liked the way the dragon looked and it's lair. It was pretty darn cool seeing it's dragon babies eating the princess's foot, ha! For 1981 I thought this film delivered and the practical effects were well done. The on location shooting in the Scottish isles was awesome too.

[gbgoodies]

All I have to say to Citizen Rules gbgoodies and CosmicRunaway is.....

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I still think he's adorable. He reminds me of the little poodle my family had when I was younger. She used to hide under a chair, and bark and growl at guests whenever they came in the house. :lol:

[MovieGal]

I still think he's adorable. He reminds me of the little poodle my family had when I was younger. She used to hide under a chair, and bark and growl at guests whenever they came in the house. :lol:


I own a fizzgig as well as Jen and Kira. I must have gotten these about 15+ years ago. Sideshow toys put out a lot of "World of Froud" toys and statues. Jen and Kira with little Fizzgig... It was a must-have! The dolls do look terrible though.

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I own a fizzgig as well as Jen and Kira. I must have gotten these about 15+ years ago. Sideshow toys put out a lot of "World of Froud" toys and statues. Jen and Kira with little Fizzgig... It was a must-have! The dolls do look terrible though.

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But I bet that gif image above would make a great avatar. :)

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The Dark Crystal (1982)

Lord of the Rings ****ing WISHES it could be as quirky and weird as Jim Henson's 1982 film. Or maybe this is just David Lynch's Lord of the Rings. I don't know. But it's ****ed up. And I'm really not sure if I loved it or hated it, so please take the rating as just a measure of how confused I was.

As a matter of fact, I was so confused that I just gave up on the plot and soaked in the crazy visuals. Afterwards, I looked up the plot... and it's actually pretty simple. I started wondering why it was so difficult for me to hook on to the plot, and I realized that the color scheme of every single living being and place blended together, so I would keep forgetting who the villains were and who we were supposed to be rooting for. Character's names were odd and unnatural, and I think The Dark Crystal actually probably deserves multiple viewings to do it full justice.

In the end, though, even though The Dark Crystal isn't realllyy for me, it's also insanely creative, and is going on my "to-watch-high-list", since I really really love the world building here. Even if the color/tone layout isn't the glorious beauty of say, the Lord of the Rings series or even Harry Potter, it's still incredibly unique and I can ALWAYS appreciate that in a movie.

Like DragonHeart, I was actually a huge fan of the dark, often dramatic, orchestral score for the same reasons. It wasn't as lighthearted as that of DragonHeart but it was brooding and often beautiful.

The more I think about it, I'm a fan of the fact that The Dark Crystal can work with and without a plot. It can simply sweep us into a different world with different characters, and we can let visuals and music mix into this transcendent (in a way) experience. Funny, that also reminds me of what I love so much about my favorite film of all time...

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