The Castle

[Moxie]

I am going to catch this movie in the coming days. cant wait to see the castle in the movie.

I am sort of curious now.

at any rate some other movies that had castles in them come to mind:


1. a knight's tale

2. where eagles dare

3. first knight

First Knight is a 1995 American medieval film based on Arthurian legend, directed by Jerry Zucker. It stars Richard Gere as Lancelot, Julia Ormond as Guinevere, Sean Connery as King Arthur and Ben Cross as Malagant.





4. Excalibur

5. king Arthur

6. kingdom of heaven

and I am sure at least 1000 other films that had castles in them.

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Here's a few that I can think of General CD:
7. Monty Python's Holy Grail
8. Elizabeth
9. Ivanhoe
10. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
11. Ever After
12. Shakespeare In Love
13. Rob Roy
14. Highlander
15. Braveheart
16. Angels & Demons

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nice list. i forgot about all those robin hood movies. all of them had castles in them.


i have seen most of these too.

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Here's a few that I can think of General CD:
7. Monty Python's Holy Grail
8. Elizabeth
9. Ivanhoe
10. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
11. Ever After
12. Shakespeare In Love
13. Rob Roy
14. Highlander
15. Braveheart
16. Angels & Demons

17. Timeline
18. The Lion in Winter
19. Beckett
20. The Name of the Rose
21. Camelot
22. Tristan and Isolde
23. Hamlet (Olivier, Branagh -- they will all have a castle)
24. Dracula
25. Nosferatu (Werner Herzog, starring Klaus Kinski)
26. Vampyr (Carl Theodor Dreyer film, from 1932 -- great adaptation)

affirmative general. i will try to come with a few more also later today.


good list.

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So many great ones. I'll see if I have any more up my sleeve.

 

[ClayDeath]

Congrats to the Italian magician, Fabio Fognini, and his fans for saving 3 match points in the second set, and coming from behind to win his second straight tournament in Hamburg over the tiring Delbonis.

Also congratulations and admiration for "Dr." Ivo Karlovic for winning over Falla in Bogota, Columbia, his first title in 5 years, without dropping his serve all tournament, after battling viral meningitis since mid-April and finally returning at Newport. During his illness, he couldn't remember his name. Well done Doc. :clap

Respectfully,
masterclass

que pasa general masterclass.



Fabio is on quite a roll. betty must be very happy for him.



congrats to Fabio and his fans at the castle.

and what can we say about 34 year old dr karlovic. he is truly amazing.

congrats to him and his fans as well.

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fearless stan wawrinka:
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/07/29/Gstaad-Wawrinka-Parachute-Jump.aspx

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order of play for gstaad tomorrow:







http://www.atpworldtour.com/Scores/schedule.aspx?EventId=314

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Real Medieval Castles in Movies







Movies are a creative world of imagination and wonder. And does anything evoke this feeling of wonder more than castles? They represent power, wealth, mystery and many other things so they make a perfect setting for movies not just about knights but movies about many other things.



Castles and Movies – A history intertwined

Medieval castles have been used in movies since the earliest movies were made. The silent horror movie Nosferatu that was made in 1922 was filmed in Oratu castle. This beautiful and very ominous castle was built on the Orava River in Slovakia around the fourteenth century. The use of medieval castles continues to this day with many scenes from contemporary movies including the Harry Potter movies being filmed in castles.

Scottish Castles in the Movies

Scottish castles are a very popular setting for movies that take place in the middle ages or require a really old and medieval feeling. One of the most popular castles for this is castle Eilian Donan which has been used in many movies such as Highlander, Highlander End Game, and the James Bond movie The World is not Enough where it was the northern base for the British Secret Service. Another popular Scottish castle for filmmaking is Doune Castle, which was used extensively in the making of the cult classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The poster shown here is an actual print of Eilian Donan Castle and is available on Amazon.com Eilean Donan Castle, West Coast, Scotland Travel Photographic Poster Print by Bruce Clarke, 32x24

Eastern European Castles

Eastern Europe has many castles that have found their way into movies and one of the most famous, and oldest, is Spis Castle in Slovakia. It was built in the twelfth century and has been the setting for movies such as Dragon Heart, Phoenix, Kull the Conquerer, The Lion in Winter and The Last Legion.

British Castles in the Movies

There are many British castles, and there are many movies that feature British castles. These movies tend to be more about the later middle ages and the Victorian era where the castles serve as a lush setting for the political and social intricacies of the times. Two excellent examples of this are the movie Shakespeare in Love, which was filmed in Broughton Castle and Remains of the Day, which was filmed in Powderham Castle. This Victorian era use of British castles wasn’t exclusive though. There are many English castles that have a feel of the middle ages and Old Wordour castle was used as the ancestral home of Robin Hood in Kevin Costner’s Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.

Other Countries and other Medieval Castles

Some other other countries with medieval castles that have been used in movies include the Italian Rocca Calascio Castle found in the Abruzzo province and used in the filming of the 1985 Michelle Pfeiffer movie Ladyhawke. Germany has many medieval castles that have been used in movies and Sean Connery’s The Name of the Rose was filmed in and around Eberbach Cloister on the Rhine River.

Harry Potter

The Harry Potter movies, which oscillate between the modern world and a fantasy medieval world, use many of England’s gothic structures to achieve the right setting. And one of the most famous of these locations is Alnwick Castle.

Medieval Castles from around the world have been used quite extensively in movies. They communicate a wide variety of expression, mood, and atmosphere. And have been used in movies that date back to the period of a thousand years ago, movies of the Victorian era, and even movies of modern times. There are hundreds of great movies that showcase the beauty and majesty of the world’s medieval castles.

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memo to baron britbox:


baron britbox if you don't mind, can you display the castle mission statement directly under the main castle that is at the top of the opening page.


thanks. this will be our castle mission statement:





The Castle Mission Statement:


To encourage and facilitate interactions and experiences that entertain and inspire.

 

[ClayDeath]

http://www.panoramio.com/photo_explorer#view=photo&position=239&with_photo_id=5041478&order=date_desc&user=902368

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http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/films.php?Order=Castles

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[ClayDeath]

congrats to Christopher Froome of Great Britain for snatching the tour de france crown:


















absolutely massive achievement for the Englishman. this is the toughest sporting event on the planet. it is so tough that it takes a whole team to help you win.

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this is the famous Spis Castle in Slovakia:

 

[Moxie]

Not sure if or when Soderling is going to make it back to the tour, but I'm sure this would be his castle:

Only kidding. Get well soon, Count Soderling of the Dark Arts.

 

[ClayDeath]

I love this castle. this is the Spis Castle in Slovakia:

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our castle mission statement:

 

[britbox]

A fine array of castles there Clay Death. I'll stick some images of the welsh castles up later. Mae hen wlad fy nhadau (Land of my fathers) and my birthplace.

 

[Moxie]

I love when you speak Welsh, Baron Britbox! :heart: And maybe we can have a bump of all the castles and the mission statement so we can get this party started! :clap

 

[britbox]

Marchioness Iona's castle has been added and the mission statement updated.

 

[britbox]

I love when you speak Welsh, Baron Britbox! :heart: And maybe we can have a bump of all the castles and the mission statement so we can get this party started! :clap

I can't speak very much at all unfortunately. My mother can - and her mother's side were all welsh speaking. I moved away from Wales when I was two, although I did used to spend all my summers and other breaks down there for many years when I was growing up.

Prynhawn da (Good afternoon).

 

[Slasher1985]

Back from my weekend of parteh...

HELLO CASTLE WARRIORS!!!

Thanks for the birthday wishes for my daughter. We had a blast. Unforgettable memories all set up for a lifetime.

 

[britbox]

Good day Slasher. Glad to hear you had a good weekend and i'm sure your daughter had an especially good one.

 

[britbox]

I love when you speak Welsh, Baron Britbox! :heart: And maybe we can have a bump of all the castles and the mission statement so we can get this party started! :clap

Here is the rousing welsh national anthem Moxie. Played before Wales thrashed the old enemy England 30-3 in the 6 Nations Rugby Decider in Cardiff.

[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM4mIlYKG9s[/video]

 

[britbox]

Here's one for you General Sid

[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgvs9GlsGU[/video]

 

[ashwin#1]

Hey guys !! how's everyone ???

..i think i am coming down with Flu..got a weird feeling in throat.. :/

 

[britbox]

Flu Test - If you saw a tenner floating around outside, would you be able to drum up the strength to get it? Yes? Man Flu (cold) No? Flu.

 

[ClayDeath]

Back from my weekend of parteh...

HELLO CASTLE WARRIORS!!!

Thanks for the birthday wishes for my daughter. We had a blast. Unforgettable memories all set up for a lifetime.

great to see you general slasher.


I bet your daughter got tons of presents. we would give her presents too if you folks were near.

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Hey guys !! how's everyone ???

..i think i am coming down with Flu..got a weird feeling in throat.. :/

hang in there general. you can beat it but you have to act fast.


take in plenty of hot soups, fresh juices, and water.

and make use to drop everything for a day or 2 and take in plenty of rest.


some extra vitamin c will also help.

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A fine array of castles there Clay Death. I'll stick some images of the welsh castles up later. Mae hen wlad fy nhadau (Land of my fathers) and my birthplace.

thanks baron britbox.


looking forward to seeing the welsh castles.

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morning general slasher, general masterclass, general ashwin, general tented, lady marchioness, baron britbox, princess moxie, general sid, and all the others.


I am getting ready to go out of town. I wont be back until quite late tonight.


post away and enjoy the forum.


I am going to baton rouge to hang out with mom and dad.

 

[ClayDeath]

just made it to baton rouge.

 

[tented]

just made it to baton rouge.

I've never been there. What's it like? New Orleans is the only place I've ever been to in Louisiana.

 

[tented]

congrats to Christopher Froome of Great Britain for snatching the tour de france crown:

This needs to be entered into a photo caption contest immediately.

And where's J-B when you need him?