Legend (1985)
Shat The Movies power couple Carlos and Natasha were kind enough to gift the Shat Crew three film commissions of our choice. So we used the first to fill a glaring omission in the Pantheon of Shat: “Legend.”
Nursing a “Hawk The Slayer” hangover, Ash was a bit worried venturing back into her beloved fantasy genre, but she quickly discovered Legend’s production value was top-notch. Gene was impressed with dwarven heroics, and Big D felt like he was having a bad acid trip.
But all three Shat hosts agreed on three things: Tom Cruise looked ridiculous, Ridley Scott builds incredible worlds, and Tim Curry is a god.
In this episode, your hosts discuss the difference between alicorn, unicorn and Pegasus while plunging into less critical questions, including: Why does Jack abandon his loot? Was the enchanted dress all that enchanting? How long is too long to play Frisbee with metal platters? Are goth girls dirty, sexy or both? Did Darkness deserve banishment? And which version of “Legend” is the right one to watch?
Plot Summary:
In the 1985 dark fantasy film Legend, directed by Ridley Scott, Tom Cruise stars as Jack, a young forest dweller with a pure heart who embarks on a perilous quest to save his world from eternal darkness. Jack is deeply in love with Princess Lili, played by Mia Sara, a spirited young woman who unwittingly becomes involved in a sinister plot when she is captivated by the beauty of two unicorns — magical creatures that guard the balance between light and darkness. Lili’s curiosity leads her to touch a unicorn, inadvertently setting off a chain of events that allows Darkness, portrayed by Tim Curry, to seize control.
Darkness, an evil demon with a menacing presence and a desire to plunge the world into eternal night, commands his minions to capture the unicorns and kill them. With the unicorns in peril and Lili taken captive, Jack must assemble a diverse group of allies, including the fairy Oona (Annabelle Lanyon), the elf Honeythorn Gump (David Bennent), and the dwarfs Brown Tom (Cork Hubbert) and Screwball (Billy Barty), to undertake a daring journey into Darkness’s lair.
As Jack and his companions venture through treacherous landscapes, facing monstrous creatures and dark magic, they must fight against overwhelming odds to rescue Lili and restore the balance of light. The film is filled with visually stunning scenes, fantastical creatures, and unforgettable moments that blend adventure, romance, and suspense.
Legend is a tale of courage, love, and the eternal battle between good and evil. Join our podcast review as we dive deep into this 80s fantasy classic, exploring its magical world, Ridley Scott’s visionary direction, and whether its themes and visuals continue to enchant today’s audiences.
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In the episode covering Legend the hosts responded to a listener who said that he would no longer listen to the program because of Gene’s outright contempt for law enforcement. Big D replied “I don’t know why anyone would stop listening…” because of Gene’s opinion on the matter.
I wouldn’t stop listening to the podcast based on the ideological statements of the hosts, unless those beliefs were categorical insensitive or harmful to certain groups. I will say that I no longer respect Gene’s opinion as I can’t get behind someone who would make such as bigoted, concocted and ludicrous claim such as “all police are bastards”.
Gene said that he doesn’t see the police as a group of people” which is undoubtedly false, as he is judging all law enforcement agents on the same exact basis. Gene is in denial or a liar, either way he is letting us know that his bias supersedes his acuity. If the show is covering a police drama is Gene going to give it a low score if it portrays police officers is a positive manner? I’d say absolutely, which makes everything he says suspect.
Anyway, I’ll still tune in each week. I still enjoy the banter and wit from all of the hosts. But from here on in I’ll always question the motivation and opinion of a self-described social justice warrior who is intolerant of an entire faction of people.