Willow

The Mikes are taking a trip through a fantasy world to stop an evil queen from killing a baby equipped with...acorns?!

That's right! Just in time for its sequel series premiere on Disney+, Mike Butler and Mike Field are discussing the 1988 George Lucas created fantasy film, Willow, starring Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer.

Listen in as the Mikes talk about how this is a film that seems to be made with the idea of creating a franchise or throwing generic fantasy elements together and then creating a story second. They also talk about how the movie is too long for its own good, and yet pivotal scenes have been cut that are absolutely necessary for story clarification and character development. In their place could have been cut a myriad of silly or downright stupid scenes...and two obnoxious fairy-like characters known for whatever reason as Brownies. In the end Kilmer and Davis aren't just saving their world, they charisma and chemistry also save (some of) this film.

Hopefully after years of fantasy films and TV shows doing things right, the new series can take the best parts of what makes Willow a cult-classic and make a lighter, more family-friendly fantasy show for a new generation.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

00:00 - Introduction

02:04 - Film Summary

02:42 - Film Facts

10:04 - Film Discussion

50:45 - Critic Reviews

54:54 - Why It's Forgotten

57:45 - Where to Find Us