Into the Greenwood

The late 1940s - early 1950s saw a boom in Robin Hood films, landing smack dab in the middle of that trend was the original 'The Prince of Thieves' that, unlike the Kevin Costner film, was based on the novel by Pierce Egan (by way of Alexandre Dumas).
While certainly not the film that set the mold for future Robin Hood adaptations, it was nonetheless a very fun film that we enjoyed watching and discussing.
-With Richard Hopkins-Lutz, Theo Papke, and Roger Papke

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Emily J. Rich joins us in the Greenwood for a discussion about the history of female characters in Robin Hood stories, including some surprising facts about the origin of Maid Marian.
This discussion contained many references to adaptations, both old and new, here are some links to learn more about some of them:

Child Ballad 150: Robin Hood and Maid Marian by Anonymous
Robin Hood: A Tale of the Olden Time by Anonymous (1819) 

Maid Marian by Thomas Love Peacock (1822)

Maid Marian, or the Forest Queen, being a Companion to Robin Hood by Joachim Hayward Stocqueler (1849)

Maid Marian and Robin Hood: A Romance of Old Sherwood by J.E. Muddock (1892)

The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinely (1988)

The Arrow of Sherwood by Lauren Johnson (2013)

The Scarlet Forest by A.E. Chandler (2017)

Sherwood by Meagan Spooner (2019) 

Maid Marian and the Morris: The Connection of the Morris with the Robin Hood Legend by Elizabeth Swann

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Based on the novel "The Son of Robin Hood", 1946's "The Bandit of Sherwood Forest" desperately wants to be perceived as the sequel to 1938's "The Adventures of Robin Hood". To say that it misses the mark would be an understatement.
Between a deeply unlikable (and even problematic) lead actor, an uninspired script, and some lackluster action sequences, the movie was certainly a let down. We did at least have fun reviewing it, though.

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An interview with Dr. Richard Firth Green about the prevalence of beliefs in fairies in the middle ages, where that belief could run afoul of church doctrine, and how sometimes it didn't. And of course, how a certain forest-dwelling outlaw pertains to stories of fairyland.

Some of Dr. Green's books can be found here:
Elf Queens and Holy Friars
A Crisis in Truth

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Just some basics about the earliest extant Robin Hood ballads because they're mentioned in all of the early interview episodes.

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The second in our "Splitting Arrows" series of episodes this time focusing on 1938's 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' starring Errol Flynn. While "best" might be too subjective a title, one would be hard pressed to argue that this isn't the most iconic film portrayal of Robin Hood. Will it be all downhill from here?

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An interview with Steven A. McKay author of the 'Forest Lord' series of novels and novellas and contributor to the new 'Hood: Outlaws & Legends' video game.
We discuss his choice to abandon the traditional setting for Robin Hood in favor of the *more* traditional setting for Robin Hood (it will make sense, I promise) and how neither of us might be your best choice for a teammate in even a Robin Hood-themed video game and a whole lot more.

The author's page, with links to his work, an essay on his Robin Hood writing, and a suggested reading order for the 'Forest Lord' series:
https://stevenamckay.com/

Reference books mentioned during the interview for more on the original ballads of Robin Hood and the reign of King Edward II:
Robin Hood: The Man Behind the Myth by Graham Phillips and Martin Keatman
The Life and Times of Edward II by Caroline Bingham

Website for the 'Hood: Outlaws & Legends' video game from Focus Home Interactive.

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The first in our Splitting Arrows series looking at Robin Hood film portrayals over the last 100 years. It's an enjoyable film that managed to simultaneously both meet and upend my expectations.

The audio quality gets a bit rough in places, we already have better equipment to help alleviate that problem for future episodes.

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An interview with Ade Andrews, aka Ezekial Bone, about his work with Robin Hood Town Tours in Nottingham, the benefits of utilizing legendary characters for the purpose of informal education, and what Robin Hood can mean to us in the 21st century.

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For the content rich Robin Hood site mentioned in the episode go here: https://boldoutlaw.com/

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An interview with buildings archaeologist James Wright to develop an idea of what the homes, castles, monasteries, taverns, and more would have been like in and around Sherwood during the late 12th century. 
What is the connection between monasteries, inns, & theaters and how do they all relate back to Robin Hood? 
What is the minor mistake every adaptation has made regarding the title of Robin Hood's primary antagonist? 
Who is the real person that successfully snuck into Nottingham Castle and why?
All these questions and many more are answered in our extremely informative inaugural episode!

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