In this episode of the show we are diving into the Ridley Scott-directed Legend as part of our short exploration of 80s fantasy movies. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how the movie came together as an original vision driven by visuals and aesthetics, how Ridley Scott’s background in commercial work shows in the finished product and how its dark fantasy provenance is only marginally propelled by its narrative. We also discuss Rob Bottin’s makeup work, the character design and the many aesthetic touches that make Legend look as though it had more in common with 80s music videos than movies. Finally, we spare a few thoughts about the film’s central performances and also stumble upon a whole genre of monster romance writing which also nearly derailed the entire conversation.

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Featuring: Tony Larder & Carson Timar

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