(BONUS) It's Not Easy Being Green | The Green Knight (2021)

Looking to be regaled with some marvel, myth, or tale? Look no further, for the Midnight Myth is back with some bonus material covering David Lowery’s epic Arthurian fantasy The Green Knight. Adapted from, and in conversation with, the 14th century poetic masterpiece Sir Gawain & the Green Knight, the film takes viewers on a surreal and deliberate quest with some unexpected turns along the way. In this bonus episode, Laurel discusses some of the way in which The Green Knight transforms the source material, making broader intertextual connections with the Arthurian legend. Who is St. Winifred, and why does she make an appearance in the film? What is this new take on Gawain saying about honor? Meditations on these questions and more lie before you… — This is the blog post I referenced about Gawain and The Lord of the Rings. Here is our episode on Bran Stark, which discusses, among other things, talking heads in folklore and mythology. — Support us at www.patreon.com/midnightmyth Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, and Wheel of Ka tees and totes! Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.com Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!