Into the Greenwood
Robin Hood is one of the most ubiquitous figures in the English-speaking world. He’s been the star of countless films, television shows, books, games, and branded merchandise from baking supplies to investment apps. Whether he’s wearing a dark shrouding hood or a jaunty pointed cap, there’s a distinct image that comes to mind when you hear the name. Our mission is to dissect that image. Through interviews with academics and experts we’ll be taking a focused look on what one would actually expect of a forest-dwelling outlaw in late 12th century England. How many Merry Men could comfortably dwell within Sherwood Forest? How extensive was the authority of a local Sheriff? Would those tights of Lincoln green be comfortable to wear? You know, the important stuff. Interview episodes will be interspersed with episodes delving into our pop-culture portrayals as we take a chronological look at Robin Hood’s extensive filmography one movie at a time. So string your bows, prepare a lusty laugh, and come join us in the greenwood. Support: patreon.com/intogreenwood Follow: @intogreenwood on Twitter and Facebook Contact: intogreenwood@gmail.com
Into the Greenwood
Episode 62: Splitting Arrows- Do not watch this Robin Hood "movie" from the early 90s!
I rope in Rick and Owain for this massive mistake of a Splitting Arrows review!
'Robin Hood no Daiboken' (AKA "The Robin Hood Anime") was a Japanese-Italian animated production that ran for 52 episodes in the early 1990s. At some point, an attempt was made to edit a swath of episodes from across the entire series into "Robin Hood: The Movie".
It bad.
We try to make the most of it by hunting out the bright spots and checking off anime tropes as we go.
If you're curious about Robin and crew as children through the lens of a family friendly anime, then check out the series, but by all mean, avoid the "movie"1
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Into the Greenwood is produced by Thaddeus Papke
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