#Style as Substance in John Boorman’s ‘Excalibur’

#Style as Substance in John Boorman’s ‘Excalibur’

“#Style as Substance in John Boorman’s ‘Excalibur’” When Excalibur (1981) begins, Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne) lies dying in the mud. The magician Merlin warned him that granting his wish would have consequences; that one night with Igrayne, the wife of his newly-won ally, would come at a price. As promised, Merlin arrives to collect Igrayne…

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#31 Things We Learned from John Boorman’s ‘Deliverance’ Commentary

#31 Things We Learned from John Boorman’s ‘Deliverance’ Commentary

“#31 Things We Learned from John Boorman’s ‘Deliverance’ Commentary” Welcome to Commentary Commentary, where we sit and listen to filmmakers talk about their work, then share the most interesting parts. In this edition, Rob Hunter travels to the backwoods of Georgia for John Boorman’s Deliverance commentary track. Deliverance is one of those ’70s films that feels…

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