#clash of the titans

[katerinaaqu]

Do you know any good-ish/ok adaptations of the myths ?

Absolutely! I would say the TOP adaptation is mentioned to my post about Iphigenia (1977)

This is simply PERFECTION! The only thing missing is the clothing of the mycenaean kings and even that arguably could be said it was partially achieved given the feeling of tough situation they were in. The cast was exclusively greek so you can see what Greeks actually look like in various shapes or forms so to speak, the scenario was perfectly reflecting the ancient play, the modernizing was also done perfectly;

Basically you have the insertion of common modern Greek phrases, expressions and even the fact that the soldiers chanted in the same rhythm you would hear Greeks chant in election periods or in a football match shows exactly how AMAZING that adaptation was! It was simply GREEK you know what I mean? And it shows how modernizing is not jeopardizing with the plot! And also it was shot ON LOCATION! Sure one doesn't have modern day effects to recreate the past but allow the viewer to see how the locations look if one wants to visit for example the Lion Gate in Mycenae

Likewise the rest of the movies such as "Trojan Women" were amazingly shot.

Next is RAI mini series L'Odyssea (1968)

It is the ONLY ONE that did Homer some justice! Not only did it follow the book almost with religious precision in many parts (minus some liberties here and there and even then the liberties were taken either because of budget (for example placing the Laestrygonians before Polyphemus because they couldn't make 12 ships and find so many people for one scene on Polyphemus Island or that they avoided Skylla and Charybdis unfortunately but probably for the same reason) or for storytelling. For example instead or having a discus match at Scheria they had a sword fight which basically NAILED Odysseus's character and how war affected him

The casting was amazingly respectful to the area as well given that they hired mostly Balkan or Italian actors to play the characters so they would be as ethnically respectful as possible (and the Lotus Eaters were actually PROPERLY REPRESENTED given that Lotus Eaters land is supposed to be at north Africa) and come on the amazing IRENE PAPAS is simply PERFECT as Penelope in every way and down to the tee on how Homer describes Penelope in the Odyssey and Bekim Fehmiou was the best Odysseus we could have. Also undoubtedly the best Polyphemus scene ever!

The 1997 version is also extremely good visually with also casting that respects the myth and the area. It is not accurate to the plot entirely but many of the changes are not at least hurting the plot and the way they actually shot the film with bright colors to their clothing and all and even the long hair was amazing

Another movie that is worth watching is The Clash of Titans (1980s) which from what I remember was an amazing attempt to recreate a myth in a different context.

Now if you want something different there is also a series of 1970s from a Russian animation studio that transfered the myths in short stories with great respect to the original material. They do take liberties of course but still very faithful and aesthetically pleasing. See for example the myth of Theseus and Minotaur:

So these are some that I have on top of my head. Right now

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Harry Hamlin as Perseus - Clash of the Titans (1981)

[anyataylorjoys]

CLASH OF THE TITANS —1981, dir. Desmond Davis

[brokehorrorfan]

Artwork from Stephen Andrade's "Pin-Up Ghouls" exhibit is available online from Gallery 1988. 11x17 giclee prints are $35, while the original acrylic art is $850-950 each.

Pieces are inspired by Bride of Frankenstein, Carrie, Clash of the Titans, Ghostbusters, Return to Oz, Trick 'r Treat, Us, What We Do in the Shadows, and The Witches.

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Meganium [Pokemon] vs. Littlefoot [Land Before Time]

[ondust]

Happy Birthday to Mads Mikkelsen

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Clash of the Titans Final Round

[chernobog13]

Ray Harryhausen's original model of Medusa from Clash of the Titans (1981).

[grayrazor]

The Robot Buddy era of sci-fi.

[fitsofgloom]

I Should Have Known Not To Look Into Her Eyes,

I'm Cast To Stone, Her Glare Was My Demise

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Perseus & Theseus: Extra Virgin

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[sarafangirlart]

Cassiopeia did not have to serve this hard. It honestly makes me even more made with the choice to make the Olympians wear all white with minimum jewelry and accessories.

[1five1two]

Clash of the Titans Poster. (German) 1985.

[icantchooze]

It's Bubo appreciation day, everyone appreciate Bubo.

[shisabun-art]

Thank you for everything, Maggie.

💔You'll be deeply missed.💔

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⚠️ Attention Good Omens fans who aren’t Trekkies ⚠️

Have you seen this man? This is Alexander Siddig, birth name Siddig El Tahir El Fadil El Siddig Abdurrahman Mohammed Ahmed Abdel Karim El Mahdi (صدّيق الطاهر الفاضل الصدّيق عبدالرحمن محمد أحمد عبدالكريم المهدي), son of Sudan and England, great-great-grandson of Nubian prophet Muhammad Ahmad, and a damn fine actor.

If Jesus is returning in Season 3, presumably older and wizened, there’s no better choice to portray him than Sid.

I call on the power of fans, heaven, and nightingales to make this happen.

(Also I invite you to become a Trekkie. Sid’s character is in queer relationship with a reptilian spy. That’s our jam, right?)