know thyself...

We've made it to the letter K.  Random fact about this letter--when I was in the fifth grade, my teacher decided she didn't like how I made my "k"s, so she failed me on an entire spelling test because every work included the letter.  I'm deeply scarred by that, as you can tell. Keep reading to see which story helps redeem this letter for me...

 

A Knight's Tale

This one had me at Heath Ledger, but then, unlike many such fluffy movies, it kept working the hook in deeper and deeper.  This movie isn't just some silly spoof of the medieval romance, no, it's a charming tale in its own right.  We have the boy who isn't a knight, but wants to be one, the lady who wishes to be seen as more than a prize, and a beloved writer who is shown to be human.  Not to mention the female blacksmith and the fake knight's squire, or sorts.  This ensemble reminds us that dreams can come true, and that nobility, honor, and chivalry are more than just words, they are actions.  My favorite part is when the Black Prince (who himself struggles with his identity) comes to release William.

With fantastic performances by Ledger, Paul Bettany, Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk Rufus Sewell, and James Purfoy, this movie is one that I can watch over and over without it getting old.  A wonderful blend of humor, truth, and romance.  And Chaucer wandering around in his birthday suit...