Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) – Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman, and 90s Nostalgia

🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of Why Were We Allowed to Watch This?, sisters Mary and Teddy revisit the 1991 classic Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, a childhood staple.Yes, we can still quote the dialogue (and maybe reenact the sword fights). From Kevin Costner’s questionable British accent to Alan Rickman’s iconic Sheriff of Nottingham, we break down why this movie was unforgettable for 90s kids and whether it holds up today.

What You’ll Hear in this Episode:

• Kevin Costner’s “British” accent (or lack thereof)
• Alan Rickman stealing every scene as the Sheriff of Nottingham
• The cultural impact of Bryan Adams’ Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
• Why this movie hit so hard for two tweens from Wisconsin
• How Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves shaped 90s pop culture nostalgia

🎙️ Hosts:

• Mary Meyst-Huset – Kevin Costner’s dialect coach (in another timeline)
• Teddy Micklos – Expert in LARPer in theory

 

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• Movie trailer / IMDb page: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
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