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25. Excalibur (w/ Bilge Ebiri)
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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Jan 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The cows revisit the Arthurian legend with Bilge Ebiri (New York Magazine and Vulture). We discuss how the film weaves together opera and Jungian archetypes while exploring humanity's complex and often violent relationship with nature, the challenges of self-governance, the allure of a benevolent dictator, and the tragedy befalling the virtuous leader who desires not to lead. Thematic links to the rest of Boorman's filmography are considered, as well as how Excalibur compares with other portrayals of the quest for the Holy Grail.
Follow Bilge on Twitter; read Bilge at Vulture!
Follow Bilge on Twitter; read Bilge at Vulture!
Released:
Jan 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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