Tyler Tichelaar's King Arthur's Children

There is an extended post on Tyler Tichelaar's recent book Arthur's Children: A Study in Fiction and Tradition (Modern History Press, 2011) at our affiliate blog Researching the Villains of the Matter of Britain. The book includes some discussion of the role of Arthur's children in Guinevere (1994) and A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995).Publish Post

Juan Miguel Zarandona on Daniel Mangrané and Carlos Serrano de Osma's Spanish Parsifal (1951)

Spanish Arthurian scholar Juan Miguel Zarandona has just published "Daniel Mangrané and Carlos Serrano de Osma's Spanish Parsifal (1951): a Strange Film?" in the latest number of Arthuriana 20.4 (Winter 2010). The article can also be accessed through Project MUSE.

Posted abstract as follows:

The Spanish cinematic work entitled Parsifal (1951) has always been termed ‘strange’ and regarded as an artistic failure. However, reconsideration of the context in which this film was produced suggests it is worthy of greater attention. After considering the difficult history of Spanish cinema, General Franco’s Spain, local legends of the Grail, and the Wagnerian cult in Barcelona, we can see that Parsifal is a very interesting interpretation of the story of the Arthurian knight.

Medieval Studies at the Movies Returns

The Society is pleased to announce the return of Medieval Studies at the Movies.

Michael Torregrossa
Blog Editor/Listserv Moderator
Co-Founder

Listserv Updates (Cross-Posted)

It is with deep regret that I write to inform readers of the demise of the following listservs sponsored by the Society: The Society for the Study of Popular Culture and the Middle Ages Discussion List, The Medieval Studies at the Movies Discussion List and The Medieval Comics Project Discussion List. The three have been disbanded due to lack of interest by the members. Archives for these lists will remain online for the time being, but further items of interest on these topics can be found instead on the various blogs currently sponsored by the Society, including Studies of Popular Culture and the Middle Ages and The Medieval Comics Project Blog.

Michael A. Torregrossa
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