Few weapons in fantasy literature carry the same weight as Gandalf’s famous blade. It is ancient, elegant,...
Movie Swords
Swords from movies often capture our imaginations due to their unique designs, iconic status, and the characters who wield them.
Released in 1981 and directed by John Boorman, Excalibur is not interested in historical realism or cosy...
Some films entertain you for a couple of hours. Others quietly rewrite what audiences expect from cinema....
Some films arrive at exactly the wrong moment. The 13th Warrior is one of them. Released in...
It is not the biggest sword in Middle-earth. It does not shatter mountains or summon lightning from...
The final duel in The King (2019) is one of the most discussed medieval fight scenes of...
Ridley Scott’s Medieval Epic Revisited When Kingdom of Heaven arrived in 2005, it felt like Ridley Scott...
In most heroic tales, a legendary sword appears just before the impossible battle. The warrior takes the...
The Silmarillion does not treat swords like ordinary pieces of equipment. In Tolkien’s world, a blade can...
Ask a hundred fantasy fans this question and you’ll probably get a hundred passionate answers, followed by...