Results: The Once and Future King
Published on 08/06/2025
Or if one prefers the Latin: "Rex quondam, Rexque Futurus". This is said to be inscribed on the tomb of King Arthur located on the mythical island Avalon. While there's debate if Arthur existed or a combo of several, much of what told of him the stuff of legend and myth. A enchanted sword, Merlin the wizard, the Holy Grail quest. These have been retold in several ways over the years...
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Excalibur - is the name of Arthur's sword and title of a 1981 movie directed by John Boorman. It's based on Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory collecting tales of Arthur and those associated with him. Fave film version of mine as walks a line between gritty realistic and fantasy / knights in shining armor. Do you find evil hides where you never expect it as Merlin states?
Yes
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727 votes
No
13%
277 votes
Not Applicable
30%
625 votes
Undecided
22%
471 votes
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The Mists of Avalon - book by Marion Zimmer Bradley published in 1983. Premise is the Arthurian tales told from the point of view of the women involved. Guinevere (his wife), Morgan le Fay (half sister), Igraine (mother) Viviane (Lady of the Lake) and others. Do you buy into the notion behind a great man is one or more great women?
Yes
37%
776 votes
No
14%
302 votes
Not Applicable
28%
587 votes
Undecided
21%
435 votes
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Knightriders - knights on motorcycles? That's the premise of this 1981 flick by George Romero (better known for his Living Dead series). Stars Ed Harris as the leader of a traveling troupe who joust on motorcycles. He tries to pattern their lives on Arthurian ideals, but modern realities and personal conflicts pose a problem. Ever seen actual jousting?
Yes
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361 votes
No
50%
1059 votes
Not Applicable
32%
680 votes
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Camelot 3000- this 1983-85 DC comics mini series was written by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland. Explores the idea what if Arthur and the others did return? In this case to battle an alien invasion with Morgan le Fay behind it. Do you enjoy a "what if" aspect on well known tales?
Yes
22%
456 votes
No
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438 votes
Undecided
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522 votes
Not Applicable
33%
684 votes
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