#Keith Allen

[medievalandfantasymelee]

Now that all of our Sheriffs of Nottingham have been eliminated, it's time to determine by popular vote...

Row 1 - The Sheriff of Nottingham [Alan Wheatly], The Adventures of Robin Hood (1954-1959) - The Sheriff of Nottingham [Peter Cushing], The Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960)

Row 2 - The Sheriff of Nottingham [Robert Shaw], Robin and Marian (1976) - George, Sheriff of Nottingham [Alan Rickman], Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Row 3 - The Sheriff of Rottingham [Roger Rees], Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) - Vaisey, Sheriff of Nottingham [Keith Allen], BBC's Robin Hood (2006-2009)

[bigsmallworld]

You know tumblr did it right when you search for bbc robin hood and 98% of the results is guy of gisborne.

However, I want to notice that now that I’m rewatching the show my face was totally astounded when I heard Sheriff saying ”A clue: no” for the first time in 10 years. I had totally forgotten it yet I had some memories unlocked! i definitely used it as a phrase back then! (And perhaps should start again)

Plus Keith Allen is marvelous! And I love the character. These two are my reasons to watch the show (even though the vibes, angles and everything is so close to Merlin that I’d love to just change it to Camelot.)

[coeurdeverre82]

[unreesonable]

Comedians press night and afterparty at the Lyric Hammersmith

[where-dark-and-light]

Season 01, ep.09

SIr Guy Kissborn

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Extremadura, Spain

‘We visited Monfragüe national park and saw 60-plus griffon vultures circling the Gypsy leap rock at one time. This handsome individual was kind enough to drop down about 40 metres away from us, and pose nicely.’

Photograph: Keith Allen

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Kafka (1991) Steven Soderbergh

March 9th 2025

[ivebeentotheforest]

Shallow Grave - 1994 - Dir. Danny Boyle

Japanese B2 Poster

[camyfilms]

EDDIE THE EAGLE 2016

Yeah. You're completely mad, man. But, hey, you kinda gotta be mad to do this sport, right?

[robinhoodrevisited]

Sins Of The Father (Pt. 1)

It is a troubling time for England… (Following the murder of Thomas Beckett, international pressure on King Henry II grew. The Catholic church was infuriated by Henry’s lack of interest in finding Beckett’s killers and in May 1172 Henry negotiated a settlement with the papacy in which the King swore to go on a crusade to appease Rome. But Henry was already fighting a war with France and at home. Henry and Eleanor had eight children. As they grew up, tensions over the future inheritance of the empire began to emerge, encouraged by Louis and his son King Philip II. In 1173 Henry’s heir apparent, “Young Henry”, rebelled in protest; he was joined by his brother Geoffrey and by their mother, Eleanor. Two of the King’s other sons, Richard and his favoured son, John swore allegiance to their father and would strive to put an end to the revolt.)

Meanwhile, in Nottingham. (A young boy kneels at the side of a grave on the grassy hillside overlooking Locksley. His father stands by the cross with his bow. The grave is that of the child’s mother and the child’s name is Robin.) Robin: “Do you think Mother watches us…from heaven?” Malcolm: “Yes, son. I’m sure she does. I’m sure she sees everything we do.” Robin: “I wish she were still with us.” (Malcolm solemnly nods his head then kneels by Robin and puts his hand on his shoulder.) Malcolm: “Robin, one day you will be Lord of Locksley, lord of my lands. You must grow up and learn to take on all of the responsibility that comes with it. It is not only ourselves that we must look after but the people of Locksley too. Together we must continue to make Locksley a place your mother would be proud of. Do you understand?” Robin: (Nods:) “Yes, father.” (Malcolm chuckles slightly, ruffles Robin’s hair then holds out his arms. Robin embraces his father.)

Gisborne. Barn. (A man waits in the barn. A dark-haired woman, Ghislaine, comes in, smiling.) Man: “Oh, Ghislaine. (Ghislaine runs to him.) I’ve been thinking about you all day.” (Ghislaine hugs him and the Man kisses her cheek. She speaks with a French accent.) Ghislaine: “We do not have much time, but if you wish to talk, then…” (Ghislaine kisses the Man.) Man: “Oh… Oh, I look forward to the day when we no longer have to hide in stables and outhouses to do this.” Ghislaine: “Mm. Not long now, my love.”  (She kisses him again. Through a crack in the wall, seventeen-year-old Guy of Gisborne watches them. Though unable to see the Man’s face, Guy runs off in anger.) Gisborne. Night. (The village is decorated for a celebration. A roasted pig is brought into the village. There are jugglers and fire-eaters and music. Lanterns have been strung round in a ring just outside the manor. Ghislaine comes out of the manor with her children.) Ghislaine: “Guy, Isabella, come with me. (She walks to the crowd and addresses them. Guy stands beside her, sullen because of his discovery earlier in the day.) Ladies and Gentlemen, I am so pleased you decided to join me in celebrating the safe return of our men from war. (The crowd quietens and gathers around her.) Sadly, not everyone was able to make the journey back, and I would ask that we think also of our loved ones who died on this day. As you know, I feel your pain, as it is my own, my own husband being among the dead.”  (Guy hangs his head, as does Isabella. Longthorn pushes through the crowd.) Longthorn: “My Lady Gisborne, as bailiff of these parts, it’s my duty to ask who will now be the lord of the manor?” Swain: “Longthorn! Now is not the time.” Ghislaine: “No. He is right to ask. There will be no lord. (Brightly:) Instead, there will be a lady of the manor.“ Longthorn: “So… we’re expected to serve a woman? (Longthorn looks around at the villagers:) A French woman? (The villagers laugh:) I don’t think so.”

Guy: (In warning :) “Longthorn…!” Longthorn: “This village was awarded to your husband for his services in the King’s army. Now he’s dead. (To the villagers:) Did you see the way she declared herself  ‘lady of the manor?’ She has no right to this estate.” (A horse whinnies and hoofbeats approach. A soldier riding a white horse stops behind the crowd and quickly dismounts.) Roger: “Stop! I command you to stop!” Longthorn: “On whose authority?” (The soldier strides quickly forward through the villagers.) Roger: “The King’s… as he made me lord of this land. I am Sir Roger of Gisborne.” Village Man: (Boldly:) “No!” Roger: (Turns round to glance at the villagers:) “What? You doubt my word?” Swain: “We thought you were dead.” Roger: “I was captured, not killed. (Looks at Longthorn and jerks his head to the side:) Out of my way.” (Longthorn draws his dagger.) Longthorn: “I cannot do that. (Roger stops abruptly in front of Longthorn, then backs off:) As bailiff, I must uphold the law.” Roger: “You are no longer bailiff. (Steps forward:) Out of my way! (Longthorn lashes out with the dagger. Roger puts his left hand up to block and the dagger goes right through it. Roger doesn’t make a sound as Guy throws off Longthorn and pushes him back. Ghislaine faces Roger, staring at the dagger in his hand as the people groan in horror. Roger pulls out the dagger, again with no sound or flinch of pain. to Longthorn:) You will never hold office again as long as I am lord of this manor.” (Roger throws down the dagger and goes to his family.) Ghislaine: “Roger. (She stares at him like a ghost:) They told…” Roger: “I was captured. There was no way to get word to you.” Ghislaine: “Captured? Did they hurt you?” Roger: (Shifts his feet, thinking:) “I must talk with you at once, Ghislaine.” (Roger walks past his wife, who is still frozen in place.)

[nfcomics]

What a Guy Wants • You can do that all by yourself Sheriff

[unreesonable]

Oh this is cool! I found the full 'Comedians' mural created for the Lyric Hammersmith. It was designed and painted by by Nick "Hammo" Hamilton and coloured by Jonny Dub. The final piece was 60ft long and took 3 days to paint!

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Welcome overstayer

‘This Eurasian hoopoe decided to overwinter in our village rather than migrate to Africa, and could be regularly seen probing our lawn for worms and other tasty morsels.’

Photograph: Keith Allen

[watchingalotofmovies]

Kafka

Kafka    [trailer]

Kafka works during the day at an insurance company, where events lead him to discover a mysterious underground society with strange suppressive goals.

The movie's trying to create a story about Kafka by using a number of elements from his works and episodes from his personal life.

It's dark and mysterious, and some scenes feel "kafkaesk". But there are also parts like the two "assistants" which I suspect were meant to provide some comic relief. But for the most part are just annoying.

And it switches to colour for a while when it reaches the experimenting with the undead section.

It doesn't quite all fit together. Which is unfortunate since it has a first-rate cast.

[spryfilm]

Blu-ray review: “The Young Americans” (1992)