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 | Ivanhoe (1982) Desdichado, Sam Neill, Anthony Andrews Best dramatization of Ivanhoe ever: James Mason is outstanding as Isaac of York, and Olivia Hussey's Rebecca is authentic. - One of the strengths of this film was, to my mind, the triumvirate of villains Bois-Guilbert, de Bracy, and Front de Boeuf. Sam Neill is brilliant as the knight torn between his order and his obsession with a "Jewess heathen", and Stuart Wilson shines in the supporting role of the besotted de Bracy.Sir Walter Scott ... " As far as could be judged of a man sheathed in armour, the new adventurer did not greatly exceed the middle size, and seemed to be rather slender than strongly made. His suit of armour was formed of steel, richly inlaid with gold, and the device on his shield was a young oak-tree pulled up by the roots, with the Spanish word Desdichado, signifying Disinherited. He was mounted on a gallant black horse, and as he passed through the lists he gracefully saluted the Prince and the ladies by lowering his lance. The dexterity with which he managed his steed, and something of youthful grace which he displayed in his manner, won him the favour of the multitude, which some of the lower classes expressed by calling out, "Touch Ralph de Vipont's shield?touch the Hospitaller's shield; he has the least sure seat, he is your cheapest bargain." |
 | ANTHONY ANDREWS THIS IS YOUR LIFE The star of Brideshead Revisited gets the Big Red Book Tribute |
 | Ivanhoe (1982) "A Champion", Olivia Hussey, Anthony Andrews 'Fiat voluntas tua'James Mason is outstanding as Isaac of York, and Olivia Hussey's Rebecca is authentic. One of the strengths of this film was, to my mind, the triumvirate of villains Bois-Guilbert, de Bracy, and Front de Boeuf. Sam Neill is brilliant as the knight torn between his order and his obsession with a "Jewess heathen", and Stuart Wilson shines in the supporting role of the besotted de Bracy.Scott, writing 700 years after the time of his story, is not afflicted by the same prejudices as his characters; at least part of his project with Ivanhoe is to present a sympathetic portrait of his Jewish characters. Rebecca, in particular, is one of the most sympathetic and nuanced characters in the novel, and has often been a favorite of readers, many of whom wish that Ivanhoe could marry Rebecca at the end of the novel instead of Rowena. This was true even during Scott's own lifetime; Scott actually issued a statement defending the plot of his novel as he wrote it, saying that, because of medieval social prejudice, it would have been impossible for a Christian knight to marry a Jew. He also acknowledged that Rebecca was the character most deserving of Ivanhoe's love, but wrote that in life, the people who deserve the most do not always get what they deserve. Interestingly, it is thought that the character of Rebecca is based on a real woman, Rebecca Gratz, who lived in Philadelphia, and whom Scott learned of from his literary acquaintance Washington Irving. SCENE DIFFERENCES FROM BOOK:In the book, Ivanhoe does not pierce his templar adversary exactly as shown in the scene - when Bois looks up to see Rebecca's face.Here's what Sir Walter Scott wrote ...[Ivanhoe, extricating himself from his fallen horse, was soon on foot, hastening to mend his fortune with his sword; but hisantagonist arose not. Wilfred, placing his foot on his breast,and the sword's point to his throat, commanded him to yield him,or die on the spot. Bois-Guilbert returned no answer. "Slay him not, Sir Knight," cried the Grand Master, "unshriven and unabsolved---kill not body and soul! We allow him vanquished."He descended into the lists, and commanded them to unhelm the conquered champion. His eyes were closed---the dark red flush was still on his brow. As they looked on him in astonishment, the eyes opened---but they were fixed and glazed. The flush passed from his brow, and gave way to the pallid hue of death.Unscathed by the lance of his enemy, he had died a victim to the violence of his own contending passions."This is indeed the judgment of God," said the Grand Master, looking upwards---"'Fiat voluntas tua!'"] |
 | The Riddle Video made with clips from the 1982 version of the Scarlet Pimpernel (starring Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour, and Ian McKellen) coupled with the song 'The Riddle' from the broadway version of The Scarlet Pimpernel.This one was really fun. :) |
 | The Elusive Pimpernel Just a general fan vid to the 1982 version of The Scarlet Pimpernel. I got a bit of a crush on Anthony Andrews after watching it this weekend#90 - Top Rated (Today) - Entertainment |
 | Sir Percy - Holding Out For A Hero A music video dedicated to one of my favorite stories of all time! - As well as my favorite actor, Anthony Andrews. Hope you all like it!:) |
 | The Romantic Spirit: The Romantic Journey 1 & Novalis Romanticism and its themes explored in this brilliant but extremely hard-to-locate documentary, "The Romantic Spirit", which I believe was a French/British co-production from 1982. Hosted by Anthony Andrews at Keats House in Hampstead, the program featured Romantic Era greats in music and art, literature and architecture. Series highlights: Keats Byron Shelley Victor Hugo Novalis Goethe Beethoven Schumann Baudelaire Delacroix and more...In this segment, the theme of the romantic journey is explored. The German poet Novalis, "the first romantic" is profiled to illustrate the romantic idea that "a voyage of discovery must be undertaken." Also featured: paintings from Caspar David Friedrich and poem by William Blake.NB: I have been trying to locate this series for many many years. If anyone has any information about how and where I can purchase it, please let me know. Thanks.Please pardon video quality: picture wiggles a few times at bottom from old VHS recording from ages ago. |
 | Brideshead Revisited - Lord Sebastian is sick Sebastian is sick through Charles's window at Oxford |
 | Brideshead Revisited -- The Original The best thing ever put on television: Brideshead Revisited, 1982. Anthony Andrews was sublime as Sebastian, and Jeremy Irons hit a career high-note as the observant Charles Ryder. Fantastic performances from a cast too large and impressive to mention, from Sir Laurence Olivier to Diana Quick and Nickolas Grace. This is an overview of the series from when it aired in the 1980s. |
 | Anthony Andrews in Under the Volcano talks!sings!bullfights! |
