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Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 14:36 on 19th November 2008 Yes Ray, I have read it. Isn't it wonderful? Have you read "The Once and Future King" by T.H. White? Also, an excellent book if you enjoy Arthurian literature. |
Ray Stear Posts: 1930 Joined: 25th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 14:42 on 19th November 2008 Yes, I think I have read that. I was also interested in what you said about Nathanial Hawthorne. I remember receiving a school prize 'Tanglewood Tales' by him which deals with mythology in a way that interests youngsters. This book had a lasting impression on my and I have used it when teaching an ADHD child to get interested in reading. Using this book I was able to increase his reading age from 6 to 9 years, in about 8 months. Edited by: Ray Stear at:19th November 2008 14:43 |
poe  Posts: 1132 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 15:02 on 19th November 2008 On 18th November 2008 13:06, Diana Sinclair wrote:
I agree Diana, Excalibur really is an excellent film, with a great cast and great music throughout, particularly the orchard scene, with O fortuna playing as they ride off for the final battle. A really great British film.  |
| Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 15:10 on 19th November 2008 There were many great scenes in Excalibur! One of my favorites is when Arthur, very ill, surveys the dead landscape and realizes what his actions have cost him and his people. One of those profoundly spiritual moments. |
| Ray Stear Posts: 1930 Joined: 25th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:37 on 19th November 2008 On 19th November 2008 15:10, Diana Sinclair wrote:
Yes, a similar moment in 'Camelot' when Arthur, confronted with Lancelot and Guienevere's betrayal of him, is faced with heartbreak and ruin. |
| Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 15:52 on 19th November 2008 Some of my favorite lines from Excalibur: The days of our kind are numberèd. The one God comes to drive out the many gods. The spirits of wood and stream grow silent. It's the way of things. Yes... it's a time for men, and their ways. - Merlin I didn't know how empty was my soul... until it was filled. - Arthur You're not listening... well, your heart is not. Love is deaf as well as blind. That's it. - Merlin Oh, now I can't wait to go home and watch that movie again! LOL!!! |
| Ray Stear Posts: 1930 Joined: 25th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:58 on 19th November 2008 Diana, you have inspired me. I must see that film! |
| poe Posts: 1132 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 16:00 on 19th November 2008 Lucky you! I've got the bug too. I keep looking at various scenes on youtube. I don't have the movie anymore |
| Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 16:22 on 19th November 2008 I can't wait for you to see it Ray. You must tell me what you think of it afterwards! Poor Poe! I think it may still be available on Amazon.com if you want to own it. |
| Ray Stear Posts: 1930 Joined: 25th Apr 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 16:33 on 19th November 2008 I sure will tell you. I have to obtain DVD first, or see if it is being run on any of the satellite channels. Or on Amazon as you suggested for Chris and Sarah. |
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