1985 film The Ribald Tales of Canterbury

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Writers:

Hyapatia Lee and Geoffrey Chaucer (original source material).

The Production Value:

Unlike many "quickie" adult comedies of the time, this film featured surprisingly decent costumes and set designs. It managed to evoke a theatrical, pantomime version of the Middle Ages that was visually engaging.

• Phase 1 (2 weeks): Film viewing, scene logs, preliminary notes.
• Phase 2 (4 weeks): Close analyses, archival searches, secondary literature review.
• Phase 3 (3 weeks): Drafting chapters and appendices.
• Phase 4 (2 weeks): Revisions, peer feedback, finalization.

Plot Summary: The Pilgrims’ Progress... to Bed

The Knight tells of two brothers who compete for a maiden by fighting in a Roman arena. However, the battle is interrupted when the maiden reveals she is in love with the referee. This tale features the film's most famous line: "My sword isn't the only thing I can thrust."

• DVD/Blu-ray: Occasionally reissued by cult/exploitation labels (e.g., Something Weird Video, Alpha Video, or Vinegar Syndrome – check their adult catalog).
  • A prologue featuring a bawdy song contest.
  • An extended scene of the pilgrims playing a drinking game called "Pin the Tail on the Serf."
  • The uncut finale at Canterbury, which involves a three-way confession that is both sacrilegious and side-splitting.