Tag Archives: John Boorman

Excalibur (1981)

John Boorman is not after realism with Excalibur (1981). The dialogue, the characterizations, the behaviors – none of these are intended to replicate real life, but are deliberately outsized, almost predetermined. The characters behave as they are intended to behave: as … Continue reading

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100 Essential Films of the Fantastic (51-75)

Part 3 of the 100 Essential Films of the Fantastic. See Part 1 for an introduction. To view all 100, visit the list’s contents page.   #51 Kill, Baby, Kill (1966) D: Mario Bava Renowned horror stylist Bava submits this … Continue reading

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Zardoz (1974)

Every time I watch Zardoz (1974) – which, I admit, is becoming increasingly often – I have flashbacks to my first viewing, which made such a deep impression on me as a child. It was being aired on television. A … Continue reading

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