Category Archives: Willow (1988) rewatch

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! It’s all about a travelogue this week, 1:06:29-1:07:15 on the Blu-ray. This scene is merely a short travel montage, establishing that the characters are moving higher and higher into … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! Our heroes are in chains, and we get to know Sorsha a little more, 1:05:18 to 1:06:29 on the Blu-ray. Our heroes have been captured by Sorsha and a … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! We’re officially halfway through the movie! 1:02:44 to 1:05:17 on the Blu-ray. There’s a George Lucas wipe from the previous scene, and we’re back to an establishing shot of … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! Time to hit pause on the Blu-ray for a sec to discuss one of the movie’s most elaborate deleted scenes. In the previous scene, I mentioned the deleted scene … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Fin Raziel joins the party, but not in the way our hero expects, 1:01:08-1:02:44 on the Blu-ray. First things first. Some might be wondering why Bavmorda did not station … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Madmartigan says goodbye (for now), 59:09-1:01:07 on the Blu-ray. We start with a shot of a foggy lake as the Brownies step into the frame. Rool points to a … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! This scene will put hair on your chest, 58:18-59:09 on the Blu-ray. We start with a shot of our heroes walking through a rocky terrain with spikey snow-capped peaks … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Here’s two short scenes, in which Kael gets slapped and Willow flies, 56:30-58:17 on the Blu-ray. We cut from the previous shot straight to Bavmorda’s throne room, not bothering … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! In D&D terms, this is where Madmartigan joins the party: 53:48-56:29 on the Blu-ray. This whole scene is about trying to figure out what’s going on with Madmartigan, and … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! You want swashbuckling adventure? Here’s your swashbuckling adventure. It’s the wagon chase, 48:59-53:47 on the Blu-ray. We’re still inside the tavern as the fighting starts, with the tavern ruffians … Continue reading →