Magical Rewind: A Knight in Camelot
Summary
Hosts Will Friedle and Sabrina Bryan review Disney's 1998 film A Knight in Camelot, starring Whoopi Goldberg as a scientist transported to King Arthur's court. They discuss the movie's 90-minute runtime, its connection to Mark Twain's original novel, and the numerous other adaptations of the story. The episode highlights the film's period piece aesthetics and cast while critiquing its plot holes, particularly the protagonist's lack of urgency to return home.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: State Farm and Grainger
Intro: London, Cotswolds, and food spots
Introduction to A Knight in Camelot and Mark Twain
Mark Twain's life, Halley's Comet, and Disney Island
Previous adaptations and Bing Crosby discussion
Podcast shoutouts and food talk (dips and naan)
Initial reactions to the film and Whoopi Goldberg
Director Roger Young and cast backgrounds
Screenwriter Joe Weisenfeld and runtime
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Movie recap: Time travel experiment and arrival
Meeting Clarence, Wi-Fi jokes, and Guinevere
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Vivian's requests, Sandy, and the steam engine
Merlin's sabotage and the jousting tournament
Jousting results, armor fitting, and Sir Sagg
Sir Sagg's backstory and timeline inconsistencies
Lancelot's confession and the slave market
Dungeon escape, Merlin reveal, and ending
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Game: Guess the King played by the actor
Post-movie discussion: Jousting rules and plot holes
Final ratings and closing remarks
Outro and final sponsor
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