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References
As noted by John Boorman, the scene where Sir Percevel approached the dead and dessicated knight during the Grail Quest is a reference to this movie.
Referenced in
Movie shown on marquee.
The armors in this movie are designed to resemble those seen in Excalibur (1981).
Parallel between agony and ecstasy scene is referenced.
Scenes of this movie copy the "freezing of Merlin" scene from Excalibur.
Crow: He'll cast us in Excalibur.
Mentioned in dialogue.
In the Spawn animated series, Cogliostro mentions that he has had many names, one of which was Merlin. Nicol Williamson (who plays Cogliostro in the film) played Merlin in 1981's Excalibur.
The magic words spoken by wizards during spellcasting include parts of Merlin's Charm of Making.
title reference
Marquee seen
Like Arthur and Mordred, Picard impales Shinzon with a pole and he pulls himself toward Picard on it.
spoofs Lady of the Lake sequences
The chrome skull cap and gauntlet worn by the Cult Leader in the beginning of the film were one of several worn by Nicol Williamson as Merlin in 'Excalibur'
Mentioned by the guys
Mordred appears among the villains.
Subject of a $1,000 clue in the category "The Wizard"
The samurai's sword eerie movement before hitting the pillar was made to resemble King Arthur's sword before it was taken by the Lady of the Lake.
The chant used by Aspartamay is the Charm of Making used by Merlin and Morgana in Excalibur.
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of February/March
Video case is shown in video store.
Talked about
Leonard and Sheldon want to buy a replica prop from the show.
Poster in the internet cafe.
Title reference
Liam Neeson talks about Helen Mirren teaching him to drive while they were dating during the making of the film
Featured in
The stay at home dad is shown watching this movie on television.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Clips featured during In Memoriam segment.
Spoofed in
Adult parody.
Adult parody.
Adult parody.