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John Boorman's Excalibur: A Fantasy Film's Enduring Legacy

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Forty-five years ago, John Boorman's film adaptation of the Arthurian saga, Excalibur, was released. Despite initial perceptions of it being a failed attempt to adapt The Lord of the Rings, the movie has since been recognized as a significant work that transcends the fantasy genre. AI

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John Boorman's Excalibur: A Fantasy Film's Enduring Legacy

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    🎮 45 Years Ago, a Failed Lord of the Rings Movie Became a Film That Transcended Fantasy John Boorman's take on the Arthurian saga still stands as one of the bes

    🎮 45 Years Ago, a Failed Lord of the Rings Movie Became a Film That Transcended Fantasy John Boorman's take on the Arthurian saga still stands as one of the best attempts to translate myth into movies. 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://www.polygon.com/excalibur-john-boorman-4…

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