A Knight's Tale Unicorn Cameo

Similar to the Polar Bear King post the unicorn references give a cultural reference point to the time period. Here is a subtle design that few notice. One of the trophies won by the hero of this story happens to feature a unicorn. But this is simply a horned horse... it perhaps may even be part of the horse's armor. Until tomorrow... just a horned horse

Who Framed Roger Rabbit Unicorn

To continue with goofy cartoon representations and to get back to movies, here is the end of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Look closely at who makes a cameo. While these posts are not featuring movies with significant unicorn appearances the are showing that if you look you will see a unicorn once a day. They are everywhere. Unfortunately, even though this is a baby "unicorn" it is still just a horned horse... it is the tail that is the most telling. 

Polar Bear King Unicorn

Speaking of kings (and bringing it back to movies) "The Lady and the Unicorn" tapestry makes an appearance in the Polar Bear King. I have to watch the movie again more closely to get a better idea of what the reference was. Other than to give a definite time period reference there was no comment here about virginity, homosexuality, or imagination. The movie is based in a fantasy world so all that I can imagine is that this was the best way for them to make reference to unicorns existing this world. Nothing here informs any of my theories, this post is simply a day of unicorn documentation. Enjoy

Wiggins Unicorn

Why the unicorn? The circus and safari based animals make a lot of sense. But unicorn is an addition that has no relevance, other than a subtle decision to comment on Wiggins' sexuality. Yes that's right we're looking at the character Wiggins from the Disney movie Pocahontas.  Some unicorn homo action in surprising places. Unfortunately horse tail and what looks to be horse hooves.

Gay Unicorn

In the 2004 gay comedy, Dorian Blues, we are brought to a scene where Dorian's little brother is trying to "straighten" him out. His brother pays for him to have a stripper sleep with him. Instead Dorian has a long conversation where they just chat it out. At one moment on the couch Dorian sits on something and reacts subtly. It is a unicorn stuffed animal. Getting it in the tuchus by a unicorn in a stripper's house I would say is world telling you that you're a one person pride parade, stop trying to be straight.

Unicorn Trip

Neil Patrick Harris trips and sees a unicorn. To clarify in case you weren't aware, Neil Patrick Harris is an openly gay actor. When I first saw this clip I explained my parrallell of homosexuals with unicorns to my friend in the room. They mentioned that the unicorn was used to discribe that it was emphasizing the hallucination because unicorns aren't real. After I calmed down from my explosive reaction to the comment that they are not real, I began to explain there are many other creatures and visions that could have been used. The unicorn was specifically used in association with his homosexuality.

Mozart Unicorn

To stay in the theme of costumes movies and music videos I give you "Amadeus Mozart" in the movie Amadeus. This happens to also be appropriate for Dia de los Muertos as a representation and celebration of those past. I am willing to believe that this is a more accurate unicorn specifically in the shaping of the jaw and ears. I am very open minded about the shaping of the horn however the length is crucial. A unicorn horn is generally larger that two feet.

Tangled Unicorn

To stay with the movie theme we can't forget that "Vladmir collects ceramic U-NI-COOOOORNS" BUT did you see the HIDDEN unicorn in the movie. I DID! I also like that this weeks unicorns are unicorns on the front of boats. Motif? Unfortunately you can spot the "Horned Horse" because this "unicorn" has a horse's tail, therefore, NOT a unicorn :(

Tintin Unicorn

Couldn't find a good movie to watch this evening so I decided to watch some trailers. Excited to announce ANOTHER movie with "unicorns" "HORNED HORSE" hooves are not cloven and horn is too short. The movie "The Adventures of Tintin." Again with the weird connections..... here at my residency in Troy the only names/pictures that appear on shirts that I have with me are... Unicorns, Wanakena, Kerm Remele, Marie Antoinette, AND TINTIN! WILD anyway from these pictures I would like to assume that the secret of the movie actually revolves around unicorns. One of the highlighted words happens to be unicorn. So I can't wait to re-post this movie with hopefully a NEW image of a unicorn the first time I see it. Out in theaters December 21st WOO!

Ever After Unicorn

I am delighted and SURPRISED to announce that Ever After: A Cinderella Story HAS UNICORNS. I have NEVER noticed them until today. Here at the masque we see a display with what may be "sea horse unicorns?" Oddly enough I'm sitting here making a pair of wings for a project to do with unicorns when the most recognizable part of the movie with wings also contains the scene with unicorns. Mighty exciting

Lois Einhorn (Unicorn)

If you read the first post of this blog you will find that I am interested in the subtle presence and innuendo of unicorns in movies. Einhorn is the German word for Unicorn. So flipping back and forth between Cinderella (the one with Brandy) and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective I heard EINHORN and looked up from my computer. An angry football player poses as a missing woman and the punchline after her reveal as really being a him is the vomiting police officers who all apparently made out with Einhorn. I'm considering calling the writing team for the movie to see if the chose "Unicorn" as hint that this person is gay.

December 12th 2010

Facebook wall posting from Maria Westbrook.