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Two recent Russian movies
"Taras Bulba", after Gogol's novel (kozaks vs the Poles) "1612", Polish invasion of Russia. Both have plenty of kilijes, shamshirs, karabelas and fights galore. Russian jingoism double galore. But both utterly enjoyable and supervbly made. |
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I hope subtitled too... Gav |
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And his kris with the kakatua pommel is very nice. It's great to see the detail of research they put into the costuming for this semi-fantasy film. The kakatua pommel DOES look a little off to me though. Again, this could be any number of reasons, but it is a thai production and a lot of cultures' weapons from neighboring regions have been borrowed for aesthetic purposes. In any case, it's great to see a swashbuckling movie taking place somewhere that's not commonly shown in films. And being that I'm filipino with some Indonesian and moro ancrestry, it's great to see a fantasy film inspired by malay folklore for a change. PLUS, you can never go wrong with pirate ninjas. Last edited by ThePepperSkull; 5th September 2009 at 06:43 AM. |
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http://www.ruskniga.com/sell.asp/Ite...ory/DVD/sc/194 I do not know what system do you have down under, but they can be played on the computer. You will have to learn Russian, though..... :-) |
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A closer look at Dan Chupong's Lord Jarang Character with his Kris Sundang:
![]() Very interesting. The sheath is lovely, and to me has a very Keris Sundang Melayu (as opposed to Mindanao/Moro kris) feel to it. The handle is nice, however the pommel seems little off. Is there any historical precedence for this specific kind of kakatua-like pommel, or should this just be chalked up to movie reproduction being a little less than historically accurate (which in this context wouldn't be a problem as this is a fantasy film anyhow. ![]() I'm also trying to get a good screenshot of the blade, which from what I can tell has three waves. Last edited by ThePepperSkull; 3rd January 2010 at 07:48 PM. |
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Yesterday I stumbled on to Valley of the Kings (1954) on TCM. Oddly (and the script writer clearly knew it, as a character questioned same being so far east), there was a 'Tuareg' band camped close to the Nile. Captured and challenged as a liar, the lead had to prove himself with takouba and shield: the shields actually looked convincingly genuine and a decent effort had been made on the sword props. Largely filmed on location, the movie is still enjoyable as a travelogue and the fight choreography was, at least, interesting.
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If you liked Suriyothai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeD3MhlUL-E ...this one is even better...Thai Trilogy about the great King Naresuan. Part one...that came out in 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVbAKJ_N6Fo Part two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwn3k...eature=related Background http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Naresuan_%28film%29 Part III to come out this spring....can't wait to see it ![]() |
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Plus, another movie I haven't heard anyone mention yet is the John Woo Film, Red Cliff...they have English subtitles for it now and it's in some theaters...they condensed from two parts into one from the Chinese version...it's a very good movie...here is the trailer
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![]() As for Red Cliff, just saw a flying white dove in the trailer. It's a John Woo movie all right. He's one of my favorite directors, too. |
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Robert Rodriguez has a new film, Machete. The trailer is here. The cast includes Robert De Niro, Steven Seagal, Michelle Rodriguez, Cheech Marin, Jessica Alba, et al.
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WoW !!
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It premiers in..... Kazakhstan, of all places!!!
On August 19, 2010. Borat must have exerted his influence in Hollywood. |
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How the devil did you find that out, Ariel ?
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THIS MOVIE JOGED MY MEMORY OF A MACHETE THERION HAD. HE MADE TWO POSTS ON IT WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE ARCHIVES. POST #1 HUGE HORN HANDLED MACHETE THE SECOND POST WAS "MEXICAN MONSTER MACHETE" POST 1/30/2004. IN THAT POST HE SAID THE MACHETE HAD BEEN BOUGHT BY PRETTY DANGEROUS FILM CO. AND IT WAS TO BE USED IN A MOVIE CALLED "EL CHARRO" I WONDER IF THE FILM WAS EVER MADE?
HERE IS A PIC. OF THE WEAPON IT IS 34IN. LONG WITH A 27.5 IN. BLADE AND IS 4 AND A QUARTER INCH WIDE. |
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a bit more decorative version, bit more movie compatible:
![]() 26" blade, acapulco style like the therion, made in oxaca |
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Look here, just under the screen: http://www.mixx.com/videos/13947358/...l_trailer_2010 |
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Just got through watching Hidalgo thought it was funny to see all these Saudis wearing Moroccan Koummya and the dagger that Omar Sharif had tucked in his belt was something really strange?
http://www.allmoviephoto.com/photo/2...dalgo_005.html Last edited by Lew; 11th October 2010 at 04:12 PM. |
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this one from the same film has a nimcha for a saif. after a bit of searching thru the internet i found that the film was made 'on location' in the USA and, wait for it....Morocco. would have never guessed.
![]() that nimcha reminds me of a photo of one someone posted here recently from an antique store in morocco, silver grip and scabbard.... Last edited by kronckew; 11th October 2010 at 05:09 PM. |
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THE LATEST REMAKE OF "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" WAS FUN IT WAS CAST WELL AND THE CINIMA AND EFFECTS WERE ON A PAR WITH THE PIRATES OF THE CARABEEN MOVIES EVEN SOME OF THE SAME CAST. LOTS OF ACTION AND SWORD FIGHTING PRETTY MUCH ENTIRELY THEATRICAL BUT A FUN MOVIE THAT KEEPS MOVING.
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Just saw an interesting movie regarding the Ottoman Turks attempted invasion of Vienna, and got their tushes kicked by the Winged Hussars. As you all may know I am fascinated by the Winged Hussars heavy cavalry.
The Turks decided to attack Vienna and turn the churches into Mosques. If this was successful, they were going to press on to Rome and turn every Cathloic church into a mosque. With 300,000 soldiers against Vienna's 60,000 it looked like a slam dunk until the Winged Hussars charged and in three hours dramatically changed the battle from a rout of the Viennese to a massive retreat of the Turks. The Turks left in such a hurry, running for their lives, that they left behind EVERYTHING! Weapons, tents, even their coffee beans (not in the movie). The Viennese grabbed up the beans, even opened coffee roasting plant where the Turks dropped them. Vienna is now know for great coffe, and here is where it started. The battle took place on 9/11 1683. Well worth a look. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1899285/ |
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Everyone seems to have forgotten the 1930's version of the Four Feathers, by the Korda brothers.
I think four versions have been made since the 1920's. I haven't seen the earlier version, but don't waste your time on the 1970's or the 1990's/2000's versions. The one I recommend was filmed on original locations with either participants or the sons of participants. The technical consultants were accredited participants. The British side used all original uniforms and kit, and the Sudanese were shown as the were, original weapons and colorful clothing and no "costumes" designed by a costume designer. There was no artistic license taken by the director. It shows the Sudan Campaign of the 1890's. In interviews with the cast, the battle scenes were so ferocious that the Western actors in some cases thought they were going to get torn apart. In the last five or ten years it's become readily available again. Lush photography, accuracy in the depiction of large scale attacks pre CG, cast of thousands, literally, and weapons galore! |
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I have seen the movie Bill is referring to and it is quite fun...though I was pulling for the Turks, even already knowing the outcome!...BUT I did not know the movie by that name, The Day of the Siege. The version I saw was from the UK and was titled Siege Lord II. They are the same movie.
Not many movies done on military...or any other...subjects of this period, so it's a good one to watch. The costumes are a little hokey, especially for the Turks, but don't let that turn you off to an otherwise fun movie! |
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Hi, This sword of mine has an earlier Ottoman blade mounted with a later 1850 pattern Austrian hilt. I contacted the Army Museum in Vienna and they told me that this was a popular configuration amongst the officer class. Many of these trophy blades are regarded as heirlooms and were handed down through the generations and mounted with the regulation hilt of the day. I like to think that there is the chance that this blade was captured at the Siege of Vienna but of course I have no means to prove the possibility either way. Hope this is of some interest. Regards, Norman. |
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Great movies with great weapons :
Seven Samurai The Samurai Trilogy...Musashi Miyamoto, The Duel at Ichijaji Temple, and finally The Duel at Ganuzyu Island Legend of the Tsunami Warrior Apocalypto Warriors of the Rainbow Best movie that I have never seen and should be made(if it has, someone please tell me), the defense of the Island of Malta by the Hospitallers in 1565 against the full might of the Ottoman Empire ! |
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