Category Archives: Willow (1988) rewatch

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Gentlemen, meet Llug: 43:53-48:58 on the Blu-ray.   We begin with Willow and the baby in the rain, walking out from behind some trees and coming across a three-story … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! In this short scene, we’re exploring the connection between this film and Akira Kurosawa, 42:52-43-52 on the Blu-ray. The scene begins with Willow and Brownies walking through the woods, … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Let us commune with the spirits of the forest and all that, 39:48-42:51 on the Blu-ray. Picking up where we left off, a mysterious light and heavenly voice speaks … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! This turns into a brief Gulliver’s Travels remake as we meet the Brownies, 37:19-39:47 on the Blu-ray. The score is big and heroic as Willow and Meegosh walk through … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! We’ve entered a world of war and warriors, 30:35-37:18 on the Blu-ray. It’s morning at the Daikini crossroads, and Willow, Meegosh, and the baby are asleep by their campfire. … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! I know you’ve been waiting for this one: Madmartigan finally joints the party, 26:25-30:34 on the Blu-ray. Our heroes have arrived at the Daikini crossroads, a muddy wasteland-looking area, … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! It’s time for another  cross-country travel montage, 24:25-26:24 on the Blu-ray. We begin with a shot of Burglekutt walking out from behind a tree, wiping his hands on his … Continue reading →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! We check in on our villains, and it’s the first appearance of General Kael, 22:36-24-44 on the Blu-ray.   We begin with a shot of NockMaar Castle, with no … Continue reading →

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 →