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while you were studying girls i was kissing the blade

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MAYDRED DAY 3: Mordred in Film

Back with another post about Mordred! And this time it's my Top 3 appearances of all time in film.

links supplied by the Arthurian Preservation Project by @queer-ragnelle 💕

If you shield the living, who shall avenge the dead the outrage of murder? ⸺ Mordred to Arthur in Knights of the Round Table (1953) dir. Richard Thorpe

A phenomenal movie that's quickly become one of my comfort movies, this is the film I show to people who are new to Arthuriana. It's got everything: an amazing script, great characterization, beautiful costumes and sets. Medieval movies get a lot of flak for looking muddy or gray but not this one, it's vibrant and colorful and each knight (even the extras!) has unique armour. Mordred, played by Stanley Baker, is given a black tabard with a unicorn on it. Talk about iconic. He and Morgan are the film's antagonists, from the very beginning to the end they plot together to take Arthur's throne. As a villain, Mordred is given a lot of depth and has genuine reasons to go against Arthur other than pure ambition. He's a worthy rival to Arthur and has proven himself to be competent, charismatic, and more than capable of leading an army. Mordred aside, if you like Arthur/Guinevere/Lancelot this is definitely something you'd enjoy. Percival and Elaine are amazing in it as well, and Gawain and Gareth are endearing. It's a flawless movie and a 10/10 from me.

Come, Father. Let us embrace at last. ⸺ Mordred to Arthur in Excalibur (1981) dir. John Boorman

Another all time if not the favorite Arthurian film of all time for me. It's the most popular out of this list and it's for a good reason, the dark fantasy genre as we know it would not be the same if it weren't for Excalibur (1981). As a child, he's played by Charley Boorman (John Boorman's son) and by Robert Addie as an adult. Unlike in Knights of the Round Table (1953), Mordred is not Arthur's peer but rather his incestuous bastard son borne from his sister Morgana, who then raises him as a pawn for her own ends. She gives him an impenetrable golden Roman armour in a scene that reminds me of Thetis dipping the infant Achilles into the River Styx. However, like Achilles, Mordred is doomed to die. Mordred wages war with Arthur in a scene that's got to be one of the heights for Arthuriana in film for me and I haven't been the same since. Robert Addie's portrayal of him is absolutely stellar, being both cruel and cold whilst also deeply tragic, painting the picture of a young man entangled in a fate he never asked for.

Mordred. You behaved with dignity as befits a knight. He behaved with dignity, I swear! Mordred! ⸺ Lancelot calling out to Mordred in New Adventures of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1988) dir. Viktor Gres

Otherwise known as Russian Connecticut Yankee, this was a movie I didn't expect to love so much as I do now. The film starts off with Mordred (played by Mark Gres) and Lancelot talking about a dream they shared, only to be caught by surprise by a plane crash, which they refer to as the steel dragon. Mordred flees while Lancelot stays, rescuing Hank Morgan, the titular Connecticut Yankee. There's a lot to be said about this film. Not only do I adore Mordred's casting, but this also has some of the most unique and compelling ways that I've seen Mordred utilized in anything ever. I can't spoil it, it's something you need to experience for yourself. It's become a favorite of all time for me alongside Excalibur (1981). The casting, sets, costumes, music, cinematography and the script, everything is absolutely amazing and everytime I watch it I notice something new. I should also mention the fact that this is a deeply philosophical and political film, having been produced in the late Soviet Union is very important context for this movie. Despite being made in a different time and in a different culture, the Anti-American themes resonate so deeply and has given me much to think about. I love this movie. It's a bit of an acquired taste and can be considered esoteric for some, but I urge you to give it a try.

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“I love thee still.”

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me: if only there was a fruit that looks like an apple but is actually a pear

the baffling papple:

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"what even happens in the magnus archives" Everything Happens In The Magnus Archives. it's all in there. you name something that is in any way scary or unpleasant and it's in there somewhere. if you have a niche phobia or recurring nightmare of any kind, no matter how obscure you may believe it to be, then one day you are going to queue up an episode and listen to the intro music play and then they'll read out the title "episode 42069, catching you in 4k" and recite your own personal worst fear Directly into your ear canals, in exactly the words you would use to describe it. the sixth episode is about exploding worm sex that kills you. and then there are 194 more episodes after that.

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Yet Another Random Ask Game

Can you whistle?

How long have you known your best friend?

Favourite flower?

Have you seen the last person you texted naked?

Can you speak piglatin?

Banana bread, with or without walnuts?

Are you currently wearing anything blue?

Have you ever been in an ambulance?

Is your belly button an innie; outie or inbetweenie?

Green grapes or red grapes?

How's the weather where you are?

Can you play an instrument?

Guilty pleasure song?

What was the last thing you ate?

What is your zodiac sign?

Top 3 pizza toppings. Cheese doesn't count.

How long have you been on Tumblr.com?

What's something you've only ever done once and hated every minute of it?

Are you right handed or left handed or ambidextrous?

Have you been outside yet today?

Do you talk to yourself?

Are your nails painted right now?

Favourite condiment?

Do you have vivid dreams?

Are you vegetarian or vegan?

Favourite colour of the rainbow?

Have you been to your nation's capital?

What was the last thing you looked for online?

How many languages do you speak fluently?

Have you ever been hypnotized?

Do you have a job?

Are you blocked by anyone to your knowledge?

Have you had a post break containment?

How many continents have you been to?

What was the last thing you bought online?

Favourite potato chip flavour?

Do you have a lucky number?

Have you drank water today?

Top 5 desserts.

Have you been a part of a bridal party?

Do you have tattoos?

How many pillows do you sleep with?

Are you superstitious?

Do you like yogurt?

How many meals have you had today?

Have you ever seen snow?

Top 5 comfort movies?

Have you ever met any celebrities?

Are you wearing socks right now?

What was the last animal you touched?

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