Category Archives: Movie & TV Reviews

We will be reviewing, promoting and recognizing outstanding Movie & TV series that are focused on Medieval and Celtic times. Here you will find a collection of Celtic & Medieval themed shows to discover for a rainy (or snowy) day.

King Henry, The Tudors

Posted on February 19, 2013 by The Celtic Highlander

The Tudors, showtimes original series (2007-2010), is now available on Amazon Prime for free and on Netflix. If you have not seen this series, we highly recommended it for it’s beautiful period customs, sets, music and acting. The only downside to this show … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Posted on January 8, 2013 by The Celtic Highlander

Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves … Continue reading →

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Brave Review

Posted on August 7, 2012 by The Celtic Highlander

Set in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland, Disney’s much anticipated Pixar movie about a Scottish princess, swept into theaters in June with the roar of the clans and to the march of the pipes. To those familiar with Scottish culture … Continue reading →

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Orla Fallon – ‘My Land’ DVD

Posted on June 17, 2011 by The Celtic Highlander

Impression/Review: In March, Órla Fallon released her concert DVD, My Land. With this concert, Órla invites her audience to travel with her on a magical tour of her favorite places around Ireland. She promises to transport the audience to these … Continue reading →

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The Secret of the Kells

Posted on January 22, 2011 by The Celtic Highlander

In contrast to big-budget Hollywood CG features, The Secret of Kells is a welcome reminder of how warm, personal, and compelling traditional drawn animation can be. The story takes place in the eighth century, a perilous time when Viking raiders … Continue reading →

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