Author Archives: Mac McEntire

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Our hero enters a larger world, so let’s pull the camera way, way back to see just big of a world this is, 22:41-23:36 on the Blu-ray. Not that … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! It’s the usual heroes-embarking-on-their-journey scene, 19:31-22:41 on the Blu-ray. We begin somewhere in the woods, where a bunch of Nelwyn are walking along, many of them carrying large packs, … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Things are getting political up in here, 16:13-19:30 on the Blu-ray. First things first: Where are we, exactly? The previous scene had Willow stating he needs to take the … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Here’s the movie’s first action scene, albeit a brief one, 13:46-16:12 on the Blu-ray.   We’re still at the Nelwyn festival, where the peppy music starts playing, everyone is … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! We’re talking about magic and sorcery as we meet the High Aldwin, 11:56-13:45 on the Blu-ray. The band plays a fanfare, and out comes the High Alwin, on a … Continue reading →