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July 30, 2021 12 mins
A swashbuckling tale of adventure that feels dragged out of the mists of time, the new A24 film stars Dev Patel and is based on one of the most famous and important works of English literature: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a 14th-century Arthurian tale penned in Middle English that has inspired centuries of study, contemplation, and scholarly bickering.  Vox film critic Alissa Wilkinson explains why you should spend time in Gawain’s world this weekend. The Green Knight is in select theaters starting July 30.  Read more about The Green Knight:  Alissa’s review The magic, sex, and violence of the 14th-century poem behind The Green Knight by Vox’s Constance Grady. Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Quick Hits ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Quick Hits by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. What to Watch has new episodes every Friday. Support the show by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Episode by:  Hosts: Alissa Wilkinson (@alissamarie) and Emily VanDerWerff (@emilyvdw) Producer: Taylor Maycan (@taylormaycan) Engineer: Paul Mounsey  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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