On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are hitting dudes with long, pointy sticks while on horseback so we can win the hearts of our fair maidens. We watched the 2001 film from Brian Helgeland, A Knight’s Tale.
I’m going to take a second to think about another movie that makes such good use of classic rock music in a way that doesn’t feel forced or fall flat…
I’ve come to a quick conclusion: There isn’t another movie like this one. That’s a curious thing because the early 2000s were flush with films that featured quirky storylines, burgeoning superstars, and low-stakes romance.
But did any of them have the unique combination of intense rivalry between nobility and peasants, rousing jousting scenes, and Paul Bettany’s butt? No, I don’t think any of them do.
Part of what makes A Knight’s Tale wonderful is its daring to push on the bounds of its early ‘00s filmmaking box. It could have easily been any other forgettable adventure-romance thing, but it persists because of its special charms.
(Recorded on July 07, 2022)
Links to Stuff We Mentioned:
A Knight’s Tale (2001) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Brian Helgeland — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Heath Ledger — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Rufus Sewell — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Shannyn Sossamon — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Paul Bettany — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Laura Fraser — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Mark Addy — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Alan Tudyk — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Bérénice Bejo — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Leonardo DiCaprio — The Movie Database (TMDB)
The Great Gatsby (2013) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Baz Luhrmann — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Vision (Marvel Comics) - Wikipedia
Firefly (TV Series 2002–2003) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
The Dark Knight (2008) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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