Fantasy Films

In many ways, fantasy films shaped the wonder and imagination of the film lover. Incredible scenes, such as the skeleton battle in Jason and the Argonauts, jumping into chalk paintings in Mary Poppins, ice dancing in Edward Scissorhands and seeing Hogwarts for the first time, live long in the memory. It is a genre, which is perfect for the cinema, with magnificent effects and ventures into other worlds, offering the ultimate escapism. So memorable in fact, that the top 4 films in Lewis's list would all be included in his all time top 20, but can Matt guess the correct order?

It can be argued that more films than initially thought have an element of fantasy and we are not referring to Barb Wire, so how will Matt do in the "Is it a Fantasy Film" section? Should all musicals be regarded as fantasy for example? There are also a whopping 4 quizzes for Matt, ranging from such film as Bedknobs and Broomsticks to Lord of the Rings.

So many great scenes to discuss, but the fantasy genre also has 2 of our least favourite scenes in film history, which shows how easily you can invest emotionally. There are many memorable performances, including the Genie-us of Robin Williams and the entire cast of The Princess Bride. 

Escaping the fantasy world, we also talk about dogs, hospitals, digital passport photographs, pensioners getting the best food in cafes and a tribute to the recently departed Robert Redford.

Lewis also revives the sealed envelope game, but this time there is a twist, so at the end we will see who is right.....and who is dead.

According to a definition, fantasy films often have an element of magic, myth, wonder, escapism and the extraordinary. A bit like this episode.