With the release of one of the most anticipated films from the last two years, we decide to turn our A24 Retrospective forward to review The Green Knight. The film directed by David Lowrey tells the tale of Sir Gawain, who is challenged to a game by the Green Knight and how his loyalty and desire to become a legend is then tested. This episode does include some spoilers, so if you have not watched it yet, be warned. The film stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Ralph Ineson, Barry Keoghan and Erin Kellyman.
Read Rachel’s review of The Green Knight on Exclaim!, along with David Ehrlich’s from IndieWire and Simon Abrams from The Wrap.
Our double bill pairings include Eyes Wide Shut (Dakota’s pick) and Nine Days (Rachel’s Pick), with an honourable mention of The Sword in the Stone.
If you haven’t heard our deep dive into the origins of A24, listen to episode 108: A History of A24 Films and our last episode in this series 158: A24 Retrospective – Ginger & Rosa.
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