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oldshrewsburyian · 9 months

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I try not to be too pedantic when reading historical fiction set in the Middle Ages. I really do. And I resent being told that eleventh-century peasants would not treat the organs of livestock as edible. I understand that the average reader will not be expected to have advanced degrees in history. I would hope that the average reader would be expected to be, uh, not stupid.

#robin hood summer #hood #mr. lawhead WHAT are you doing #fun... with... medievalism...?#you can eat the heart the tongue the brains #and even the tripe!#come ON #i feel as though i knew this from relatives who farm even before i knew it from historical fiction

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pepperf · 10 months

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Robin Hood at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre today! And of course it bucketed down solidly for an hour leading up to it. They delayed the start for about 20 mins, and finally the rain petered out, and our (compostable!) ponchos were not needed for the show itself - but the sunscreen was.

If you are in/near London and have the chance to go see it, I highly recommend it. It's on until 22nd July, so there's only a short run. If you do, go prepared for British weather.

Spoilerific review behind cut, in case anyone does go see it.

A good reinvention of the Robin Hood legend, with emphasis on making the story less male and white (in the end, the real Robin was young, black, and female), lots of derring-do and traditional elements (the arrow contest!) mixed with some unsubtle but enjoyable modern politics (the king ends by disenfranchising the wicked Barons, declaring all land to be common land, and abdicating, lol).

About half the cast were POC, and idk whether I'd say this was well-done or under-utilised? It's not really my shout, but it was interesting to note that the story itself did not explicitly point it out, but the heroic, good, and victimised characters were mostly POC, while the villains were mostly white and male.

Also, about half of the characters were female, including Little Joan (former court jester, with a slight look of Harley Quinn), and Mary Tuck (an ex-nun, with a penchant for Earth Mother spiritualism and mushroom tea). Marion was the lead - very similar to the other stage production of Robin Hood that I've seen (The Heart of Robin Hood at the RSC in oh god 2012?!). In that version, she was the true hero of Sherwood; in this (the next step on the ladder?), she was the one firing all the arrows, yes, but she also had a bad case of (Wealthy) White Saviour-ism, which ultimately held her back.

There was a fine selection of villains, too: the Sheriff was enjoyably rakish and selfishly ambitious, Gisburne was gorgeously terrifying and unhinged, and the wicked Council of Barons (all three of them) first appeared in a selection of boy band poses, to much hilarity.

And of course, being the old-skool Robin Hood fan that I am, I could not help loving the old Robin Hood references. First came the Errol Flynn-style Robin, in his hat, tunic, and green tights, a little untidy and possibly drunk, impatiently shooed offstage by the other characters. Then the hyper-masculine Russell Crowe/BBC 2006 type, called out for his accent ("Where are you even FROM?" "I come from the North of England! But I spent some formative years in Ireland...and my mother was French-Canadian..." I LOL'D). And then, oh my heart, the first bars of the Clannad theme rolled out, and the Michael Praed 80s Robin showed up, all athleticism and lucious locks - and there was such a delicious reaction from about 2/3rds of the audience (from which you could tell that this was a formative experience for a generation, many of whom are now parents. Behind me, a small kid asked in bewilderment, "Who's that?"). All three were barred from taking the hero role for being outdated caricatures - but also fondly given a place as forest spirits, part of the realm of the dead and the fictional, giving a cheery, sympathetic greeting to anyone who died.

There was some rather woolly but well-intentioned neo-pagan-esque woodland spirituality, which ultimately won the day and defeated the bad guys. I'm not sure they quite stuck the landing there, but I appreciated the aim all the same.

I loved it, and it was a great play to see outdoors, despite the weather. I'd love to go back and see it at night, I'm sure it's much more atmospheric, which would probably help sell me on the woo-woo parts - but sadly that's not going to be possible in the short time it's on. Still, overall, a great time was had.

#robin hood #robin hood summer #robin of sherwood #robin hood (bbc 2006)#errol flynn #regent's park OAT

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emiline-northeto · 2 years

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The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) was a very fun movie! Some thoughts, loosely organized:

Costumes

I loved Marian’s costumes, except that lavender and green one. But she has a lot of really beautiful outfits! I especially liked the sparkly white one with the purple in the sleeves and the skirt.

I do not think that those outfits Richard and company were wearing conveyed quite what they were hoping - they appeared to be (from the way they were speaking and acting) trying to go for “ordinary traveller” and those cloaks looked waaay too nice for “ordinary traveller”.

Relatedly, it was really interesting how so many of the articles of clothing in the film had a really bright, shiny, colorful fabric (silk? satin?) on the inside.

The bishop not only had a vibrantly purple outfit, he had little purple boots to go with them, which was fun. I’ve no idea if that is remotely historically accurate to any period or not, but it certainly made for a dramatic presentation in the film.

I did wonder why Bess wore a completely different hat near the end of the film than we’d seen her or Marian wearing previously, but I don’t know what it’s called so I’m not sure how to look it up

People

Claude Rains is always a delight to watch, and he was having so much being Prince John. Ona O’Connor was great too, and the little romance between Much and Bess was surprisingly charming. I liked Bess’ sense of humor. (Also, she’s had the banns read five times? Good heavens! Obviously many men have found her delightful as well.) Anyway, I’m clearly going to have watch more movies that have O’Conner in them.

I cannot believe it, but I actually didn’t recognize Basil Rathbone at first, and because he doesn’t say very much at first I got confused and thought he was using an American accent. It became clear later that he wasn’t, of course.

Misc

The score is great! Interestingly, the DVD copy I have has an option to watch the movie with only the score.

That fight scene between Robin and Sir Guy of Gisborne has me wishing that I had an opportunity to learn fencing.

I liked that they actually had wax dripping from the candles in the fight scene, and when they knocked over the candles there was wax all over the floor.

Robin and Much both clearly have serious muscles since Robin carried that deer and Much lifted an enormous wooden table and dropped it on the fighters. Not to mention that the archery requires a considerable amount of strength.

I did wonder, when they had that huge feast in the forest after capturing Marian and Sir Guy and their group, who had cooked all that food.

The fat jokes were a bit jarring, though very unsurprising.

It was interesting watching this movie having recently watched the 1997 Ivanhoe, which is also set in the same time period. Somehow I hadn’t quite made that connection before I watched this one.

#the adventures of robin hood 1938 #robin hood summer

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jasontoddssuper · 1 year

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You want me to go meet up with my mom?The thing that killed Jason Todd?

#HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY DJDJDJDJDJF #also please don't say the words 'm*mmy issues' on this post i beg😭#jason todd #robin #red hood #batfam #teen titans #ditf #utrh #ditf 2020 #rhato #rho #wfa #teen titans:damian edition #dead sidekicks force #as per always my jason is afro-dominican a bi trans man and adhd autistic mdd #letters from summer #pop post 🌟

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glorianas · 9 months

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robin hood’s bay, north yorkshire, england, july 29th, 2023

#my photos #robin hood's bay #yorkshire #england #summer #sea #photographers on tumblr

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nelkcats · 11 months

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Summer Camp

Fighting ghosts had caused his grades to drop, to the point where some were barely passing. That's why Mr. Lancer recommended him to get a tutor or attend a remedial course, something Danny considered quite absurd, how was he going to be able to get away from Amity without it getting destroyed?

Jazz didn't seem to find it absurd at all, and despite his complaints, the halfa ended up at "summer camp" to boost his knowledge or something (Sam and Tucker seemed pretty sure they could handle the ghosts on their own while he was gone), at least, they had an activity about stargazing, for which Danny was grateful.

In the camp he found someone just as bitter as he was, but strangely excited. "Jason Todd" was grumpy about attending and having to be away from his family, but he was excited to learn new things. Danny found it endearing.

They both ended up becoming friends, and reminding each other of the things they were missing. At the end of the camp, it seemed that life had returned to the eyes of the tired halfa. It was during his last night at the camp, when Danny was showing the boy the stars, that Jason kissed him.

Unfortunately they didn't have much time left so they decided to keep in touch and send each other letters. Each headed to their respective city with a smile on their faces. The happiness Danny had earned was gone as soon as Jason's letters stopped coming.

He checked the Gotham newspapers with curiosity and was furious as soon as he saw the news of Jason (sweet, nerdy, and rude Jason) being killed in a fucking explosion. He flew at full speed until he found his grave, and helplessly began to cry. Whether he was angry or sad, he didn't know.

Ectoplasmic tears fell on the grave and unknown to the halfa, they were absorbed by the body. When Danny noticed that the tomb was beginning to glow the same toxic green he knew he couldn't help but feel hopeful. But it wasn't enough.

He didn't know if it would work, but on instinct he drew ectoplasm directly from his core and propelled it into Jason's tomb, hoping it would help. Danny wondered if he was breaking a rule in the Realms but he didn't care.

When he heard his friend's weak heartbeat (Boyfriend? Lover? He doesn't know, they never put a label on each other) he began to dig up the dirt around the grave, but before he could finish, time stopped and Clockwork looked at him with a frown. His mentor looked annoyed, but strangely comprehensive as he directed him to the Clock Tower.

#dpxdc #dead on main #Jason and Danny attended to the same summer camp #Jason because he wanted to learn the things he couldn't before being adopted #and Danny because he needed to improve his grades #Jason loved being Robin but loved more learning new things #he was grumpy because Bruce told him to stop being Robin for a while to attend the summer camp #They fall in love with each other #dp x dc #dc x dp #deadonmain #They kept sending letters to each other until Jason died #Danny's tears and ecto in general revived Jason #But that broke a rule in the realms #that's the reason Clockwork was disappointed #because Danny broke the equilibrium but they couldn't do anything and it was already done #Jason revival happened as normal #the difference was that in the future Batman cornered Red Hood and was about to send him to Arkham #at that moment Danny appeared and froze all the ground between them before taking Jason's hand and pulling him out of there #and they both reconnected #The Ancients forbade Danny from seeing Jason for a period of time while they searched a way to mend the broken balance #Danny can be ghost king here or not you chose

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mygreatadventurehasbegun · 11 months

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Something I’ve been thinking about lot lately are movies that I would introduce to people who haven’t seen many (or any) movies from Classic Hollywood. If a friend came to me and asked me to recommend old movies, what would I choose?

What do I consider Old Hollywood “gateway movies”?

*Originally was going to stick to movies made before 1960, but one 60′s movie could not be ignored.*

Roman Holiday

I’ve heard this referred to as a “reverse Cinderella story” and I think that’s a great description. It’s about a woman who just wants to get away from her stressful life and have fun...even if for only one day. It really has it all...it’s lighthearted, funny, romantic and bittersweet. And while these are in no particular order, this would probably be the first movie I’d suggest to someone.

On The Waterfront

To me, this works as a great introduction because it actually is a bit of a transition movie for Hollywood...and by that I’m referring to the acting style. Nearly every actor in this movie came from The Actor’s Studio, bringing the more grounded, realistic approach to acting that modern audiences are used to (compared to the more presentational style of the 30′s and 40′s). So, this movie is a great way to ease them into Old Hollywood. And the story still feels relevant today...trying to find the courage to stand up to the big guy who has his foot on the back of everyone’s neck...and risk alienating your friends in the process.

The Adventures of Robin Hood

Of course, I was going to recommend this one! This movie is just...so much fun...even if a person is new to Classic Hollywood, they are guaranteed to find something they like about this one. Even if it’s just the swordfights or the score...but honestly, everyone I’ve shown this to has really enjoyed it (even people who don’t like adventure movies).

Casablanca

Yes, this seems like an obvious choice, since it’s one of the greatest movies ever made. But there’s a reason for that. The acting, directing and writing are iconic and you really can’t ask for more. Plus, one of the main points of the story is about sticking it to the Nazi’s. I think we can all (hopefully) agree that that’s a point in this movie’s favor.

12 Angry Men

Another movie that still feels timeless and relevant even after all these years. It discusses themes of class, parent/child relationships, justice, ignorance and so much more, you’d believe it was written today. And the performances from every single actor in that room is outstanding...there are some scenes that are so electric as you feel the tension rising.

How to Steal a Million

Another Audrey movie! This is a perfect option is someone wants to watch a fun, fluffy comedy. It’s light and relatively low-stakes...it almost feels like a send-up of heist movies, except they don’t wink at the camera. It’s just that instead of stealing something because the fate of the nation depends on it, or to stick it to the man...Nicole just wants to steal back something she already owns. And the way they go about it is absurdly hilarious. The chemistry between our two leads helps a lot, as they are so much fun to watch.

Summer Stock

If I was only going to recommend one musical from back then, I’d have to recommend Summer Stock! Not just because it’s one of my favorites, but because I do think it’s a fairly good choice to ease someone into older musicals. It’s not super elaborate and grand...no Busby Berkely musical numbers or elaborate sequences...just a bunch of people trying to put on a show. And the love story between Joe and Jane feels so real and grounded...no love at first sight, no enemies to lovers...just two people who happen to be perfect for each other, and were lucky enough to meet. This is Gene Kelly and Judy Garland at their best and I want other people to see it.

Rear Window

And if they wanted to see a Hitchcock movie, but maybe aren’t super into horror...I think I’d start them off with Rear Window. This isn’t a traditional scary movie...as with most Hitchcock movies, it’s all about the tension. But it isn’t released with jump scare and music stingers. And around the tension, you have this romantic drama between James Stewart and Grace Kelly, which is so fun to watch (and we can’t forget Thelma Ritter and her one-liners!)

And once they become hooked, the next round of films I’d suggest would be: A Streetcar Named Desire, The Maltese Falcon, Psycho, The Philadelphia Story, The Heiress, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Meet Me in St. Louis.

Any that you would add?

#roman holiday #rear window #summer stock #on the waterfront #the adventures of robin hood #how to steal a million #casablanca #12 angry men

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call-me-oracle · 8 days

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barbara gordon in dark nights death metal: the last stories of the dc universe (we fight for love)

bonus:

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blehhmm · 3 months

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*watching the summer I turned pretty*

Damian (obviously very frustrated about everything): I SWEAR I'M GONNA BEAT THEM WITH A STICK

Jason *walking by*: That's so the biologist of you

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hisao-san · 11 months

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california gotham city boys we're unforgettable

#bruce wayne #batfam #batfamily #jason todd #dick grayson #tim drake #damian wayne #my art #fan art #summer #beach #tbh i wish i were there with dem bois #i need my fricking vitamin D bc its still cold af in siberia #batboys #nightwing #batman #robin #red robin #red hood

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punkeropercyjackson · 4 months

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My fancast for Jason Todd is Aubrey Joseph because i headcanon Jason as black/afrolatino(dominican specifically)and also because i think it's funny when Marvel people are also in DC stuff and also also because i'm a Jason selfshipper and Aubrey makes me go *lip bite emoji*

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oldshrewsburyian · 10 months

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I’ve reached Chapter 7 in Hood and... look, Franciscans did not exist in 1093! They would not exist until the early 13th century! A vibes-based eleventh century is one thing, but you can’t just decide that a mendicant order arising in the social and economic context of a militarized and urbanized peninsula with a robust profit economy already exists in eleventh-century England for reasons! It makes no sense! You wrote yourself into the eleventh century. You’ve renamed Robin and taken him out of Sherwood and yet you decide that Friar Tuck has to be a Franciscan when Franciscans don’t exist? Where are your lines, my dude, and why?

The experience of reading a work of historical fiction and feeling that I would buy the author a pint in order to grill them mercilessly is, for the record, one I have had before.

#hood #robin hood summer #currently reading #historical fiction #...sort of?#fun... with... medievalism?#stephen lawhead

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pepperf · 2 years

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People are posting about Robin of Sherwood and it is making me very happy. In that spirit, may I present the outtakes from series one:

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Featuring slippery forest, flimsy props, uncooperative horses, Marion’s complete inability to fire an arrow, and a lot of rain.

It contains mild spoilers of course, so if you are watching it through for the first time, you may wish to avoid it for now - but if you skip straight to 05:46 you can see what happened to poor, unfortunate Robin when fighting Little John in the first ep.

Shamelessly tagging @counterwiddershins and @oldshrewsburyian, idk why there is such a thing as Robin Hood Summer but I’m loving your commentaries! XD

#''It's burning!''#robin of sherwood #robin hood summer #apparently????#I think one of the things I loved most about RoS is that it's a recognisably English forest #unlike pretty much all of the other ones #sometimes they're eastern European #sometimes they're in California #(and feature giant redwoods and Ewok villages)#sometimes they're a soundstage #this is the only one I remember looking like home

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72stars · 5 months

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