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
Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones and His Legacy
With the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, we bid farewell to one of cinema's most enduring heroes. For over four decades, Harrison Ford's portrayal of Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. has captivated audiences worldwide, redefining the action-adventure genre and leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. As we close this chapter … Continue reading Indiana Jones and His Legacy
The Worst 71 – Random Hearts
Random Hearts 1999 Directed by Sydney Pollack Welcome back to Movie Monday, friends! We're continuing our journey through my personal hall of shame - the 100 worst movies I've ever seen. Remember, these rankings are entirely subjective, so your mileage may vary. Today's feature comes in at #71: the 1999 romantic drama Random Hearts, starring … Continue reading The Worst 71 – Random Hearts
The Character Couch – Indiana Jones
Welcome to another thrilling edition of The Character Couch. This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? Grab some popcorn because today we’re going to dive into the psyche of everyone's favorite archaeologist: … Continue reading The Character Couch – Indiana Jones
My Favorite Movies #91 – The Fugitive
The Fugitive 1993 Directed by Andrew Davis Netflix says... Wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes from custody after a train accident. But as he tries to find the real killer -- a mysterious one-armed man -- gung-ho U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard is hot on his trail. Knowing how long it actually … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #91 – The Fugitive
AFI #62 – American Graffiti
American Graffiti 1973 Directed by George Lucas Netflix says... Showcasing then-Hollywood-newcomers Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard, director George Lucas weaves together the stories of a disparate group of teenagers as they struggle with adolescent rites of passage in 1962. On the night before two of them leave for college, four high school buddies … Continue reading AFI #62 – American Graffiti
AFI #66 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981 Directed by Steven Spielberg Netflix says... When Dr. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford)--the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist--is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime. Creative minds Steven Spielberg and George … Continue reading AFI #66 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
AFI #97 – Blade Runner
Blade Runner 1982 Directed by Ridley Scott Netflix says: In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is called out of retirement to snuff a quartet of "replicants" -- androids consigned to slave labor on remote planets. They've escaped to Earth seeking their creator and a way to extend … Continue reading AFI #97 – Blade Runner
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