Category Archives: Willow (1988) rewatch

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 →

Rewatching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freaking Willow! Today we’re going to a party and to one of the movie’s definitive scenes — the disappearing pig trick! It’s 9:49-11:55 on the Blu-ray.   We begin with an … Continue reading →

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! The movie becomes a wacky family sitcom for a few minutes, 8:11-9:48 on the Blu-ray. We start with Kaiya and the kids at the riverside, all smiling at the … Continue reading →

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! This week, we meet the man, the myth, the legend — Burglekutt! It’s 7:15-8:10 on the Blu-ray.   This scene begins with the introduction of two new characters. The … Continue reading →

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow!  It’s time to meet the title character and get the plot rolling, 5:46-7:14 on the Blu-ray. Before going any farther, here’s what comprises the entirety of the Willow canon: … Continue reading →

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! Today we’re looking at a whole bunch of credits and one monster attack, 2:35-5:45 on the Blu-ray. The music continues to get more hopeful and inspirational-sounding as Ethna sits … Continue reading →

Watching the 1988 movie Willow scene-by-scene. Why? Because it’s freakin’ Willow! The movie’s first scene goes straight from birth to death in a matter of minutes, 0.00-2:34 on the Blu-ray. It just wouldn’t be a fantasy movie without an opening … Continue reading →