| Kings and Queens, Knights and Jesters
This is an Egyptian Theatre Exclusive!
Co-presented by the Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Medieval times and the Renaissance have long inspired filmmakers to create works
both historical (THE LION IN WINTER, BECKET) and legendary (THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD,
EXCALIBUR), poignant (ROBIN AND MARIAN), hilarious (THE COURT JESTER), magical (THE SECRET
OF KELLS), musical (A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT) and somber
(KNIGHTRIDERS). These enduring tales range from Sherwood Forest to Camelot, from medieval
France to rural modern-day Pennsylvania. Audience members will have an opportunity to win
tickets to the 2010 Renaissance Pleasure Faire (April 10 - May 23, 2010.
Join us on Saturday the 9th at noon as the
Egyptian Courtyard is magically transformed into an Elizabethan village with food and
merchants, performers and craft demonstrations courtesy of the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire.
Wednesday, January 6 - 7:30 PM
Double Feature: A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT, 1949,
Universal, 106 min. Dir. Tay Garnett. In this timeless Technicolor musical based on Mark
Twain’s satire, Bing Crosby is a 20th century mechanic transported to
Arthurian Britain where he falls for the king’s niece (Rhonda Fleming). Unfortunately
she is the fiancée of Sir Lancelot! Trailer
THE COURT JESTER, 1955, Paramount, 101 min. Dirs.
Melvin Frank and Norman Panama. Danny Kaye is hilarious as a phony court jester who finds
himself caught up in a plot to overthrow the king. Romance, action and some comically
complicated wordplay follow. Features Basil Rathbone and Angela Lansbury. 16mm IB Tech
print. Trailer
Thursday, January 7 - 7:30 PM
Double Feature: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, 1938, Warner Bros., 102
min. Dirs. Michael Curtiz and William Keighley. In what is commonly acknowledged as one of
the most beautiful, spectacular early Technicolor films, swashbuckling Errol Flynn rescues
lovely Olivia de Havilland from the evil clutches of Claude Rains and Basil Rathbone in a
rousing adventure for the ages. Trailer
New Print! ROBIN AND MARIAN, 1976, Sony Repertory, 106 min. Dir.
Richard Lester. Robin Hood (Sean Connery) returns to Sherwood Forest after years away and
reunites with the love of his life, Maid Marian (Audrey Hepburn); unfortunately, he also
must face his old enemy, the Sheriff of Nottingham, one last time. With acting powerhouses
Nicol Williamson (EXCALIBUR), Ian Holm (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), and Richard Harris. Clip
Friday, January 8 - 7:30 PM
Double Feature: THE LION IN WINTER, 1968, Criterion Pictures, 134
min. Dir. Anthony Harvey. James Goldman adapts his own play about Henry II trying to
determine his successor on Christmas Eve. Peter O’Toole plays Henry II for the second
time, and Katharine Hepburn won an Oscar for her performance as Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton round out the cast in their screen debuts. Courtesy of
the Academy Film Archive. Trailer
Restored Print! BECKET,
1964, 148 min. Dir. Peter Glenville. Peter O’Toole’s first turn as Henry II sees
the King immersed in a complicated friendship with the Archbishop of Canterbury (Richard
Burton). Trailer
Saturday, January 9 – Noon - 5:00 PM
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire: The
Egyptian Courtyard is magically transformed into an Elizabethan village with food and
merchants, performers and craft demonstrations courtesy of the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire (April 10 - May 23,
2010). Wares will include fine clothes form
Muscovy Trading Co. & great games and toys from Hallowed Tree as well as other
wonderful artisans from our Faire. Traditional and humorous music will fill the air with
the likes of Brigid’s Daughters, Sportive Tricks, Ad Hoc Consortium, and Willie
Banger. Villagers, Games, and sweet chocolates from Lady Rowley Sweets all will help
create a sampling of what the Faire offers during its regular season (April 10 - May 23,
2010).
Saturday, January 9 – 1:00 PM
THE SECRET OF KELLS, 2009, 75 min. Dir. Tomm Moore.
Magic, fantasy, and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that
dazzle the eyes, in this sweeping story. Adventure, action and danger await 12-year-old
Brendan and the faerie wolf-girl Aisling who must fight barbarians and a serpent god to
find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. Best Animated Feature nominee,
2009 Annie Award and European Film Awards. Winner 2009 Annecy Int'l Film Festival. "Absolutely
luscious to behold!"-Variety. "Visually ravishing"-Screen
Daily. Trailer | Listen
to KPCC interview with animation critic Charles Solomon and host John Rabe!
Saturday, January 9 – 5:00 PM
Double Feature: EXCALIBUR,
1981, Warner Bros., 119 min. Director John Boorman’s retelling of the Arthur legend
brings the story of Arthur’s court to life via a series of stunning images and rich
performances by, among others, Nicol Williamson, Helen Mirren, Nigel Terry, Gabriel Byrne,
Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart. Trailer
KNIGHTRIDERS, 1981, Taurus, 145 min. Dir. George
Romero. George Romero’s most underrated and personal film, a haunting tale of Camelot
transposed to a modern-day Pennsylvania renaissance fair, where knights joust on
motorcycles. Ed Harris is mesmerizing as the doomed king, Amy Ingersoll is the Guinevere
figure, and Gary Lahti stands in for Lancelot. Make-up/effects artist Tom Savini is a
standout in a rare acting role. Trailer
Ed Harris in person with KNIGHTRIDERS. |
