In the pantheon of adventure cinema, few heroes are defined as much by their adversaries as Indiana Jones. From the dusty tombs of Egypt to the jungles of Peru, Indy has faced a memorable collection of villains who have become as iconic as the fedora-wearing archaeologist himself. What makes these antagonists so enduring isn't just … Continue reading Fedoras and Fascists: Analyzing Indy’s Enemies
Adventure
5 – Spirited Away
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 5 – Spirited Away
Infinity
Lyra stared out the viewscreen at the vast expanse of stars stretching to eternity. As the chief explorer aboard the intergalactic survey ship Infinity, she had ventured to the farthest unexplored regions of the cosmos. But today was different. Today, they were about to cross a threshold that could rewrite everything humanity understood about the … Continue reading Infinity
15 Keys to the Perfect Travel Itinerary
Traveling is a remarkable opportunity to explore new places, cultures, and experiences. Crafting the perfect travel itinerary is an art that combines careful planning, spontaneity, and a dash of creativity. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or embarking on your first adventure, mastering the art of itinerary planning can turn your trip into an unforgettable adventure. … Continue reading 15 Keys to the Perfect Travel Itinerary
Adventure
My name is Robert Mitchell, and adventure was never a word that found a comfortable place in my vocabulary. I was a loan officer at a small bank in the heart of Westwood, where the most thrilling thing to happen was the annual county fair. But all that changed one fateful day when adventure, uninvited … Continue reading Adventure
Sunday Scribblings #145
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings on The Confusing Middle! Each Wednesday I’ll provide you, my blogging friends, with a new prompt. Once you see what the prompt of the week is, head over to your blog and write something in response. There are no rules for what you write. It can be fiction. It can be non-fiction. It … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #145
I Understand
“I don’t understand!” I screamed over the rush of wind blowing all around us. “What’s not to understand?!” the sorceress shouted right back at me. Her name was Karen and, yes, she was gorgeous But I tried not to look at her that way. For one thing, she was about 300 years older than me. … Continue reading I Understand
Action
I’m trying to take cover behind a wrecked Corvette. Yeah, I’m the one that wrecked it. But that’s not really important right now. What is important is the heat from the explosions that are rocking my world right now. I sneak a peek over the hood of the car and see little more than balls … Continue reading Action
My Favorite Movies #30 – National Treasure
National Treasure 2004 Directed by Jon Turteltaub Quick synopsis... Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. Honestly, I think this was the Indiana Jones movie we deserved. And then we got Kingdom of … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #30 – National Treasure
My Favorite Movies #46 – The Goonies
The Goonies 1985 Directed by Richard Donner Quick synopsis... A group of misfit children discovers a pirate-treasure map and embarks on a journey to find the riches in this beloved 1980s classic. Along the way, they battle curmudgeonly crooks and squabble with one another in their quest for fortune. I know that there are people out … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #46 – The Goonies
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