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
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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
Father/Son Stories That Will Bring You to Tears: Hollywood’s Most Powerful Family Bonds
We've all felt it - that catch in our throat during Field of Dreams when Ray Kinsella asks his father, "Hey dad, you wanna have a catch?" or the surge of emotion when Mufasa's spirit appears to remind Simba who he is. Few relationships in cinema are as complex, nuanced, and emotionally resonant as those … Continue reading Father/Son Stories That Will Bring You to Tears: Hollywood’s Most Powerful Family Bonds
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
The Best Movies from My First Decade
It's been almost a year, but I got this idea back when Dom over at Fairly Professional wrote a post titled, "A Movie For Every Year I've Been Alive." It was a post I thought I'd get around to when I finished going through my personal Top 100 Movies of All Time. But then I … Continue reading The Best Movies from My First Decade
My Gaming History: Atari 2600
Last time I did one of these posts was the first time I did one of these posts. And it was all about the ColecoVision. It was a handy little device that you hooked into your television set that allowed you to play the arcade hit Donkey Kong right in your own living room. This … Continue reading My Gaming History: Atari 2600
My Favorite Movies #9 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick synopsis... When Dr. Indiana Jones -- the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist and adventurer -- is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime. It's a … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #9 – Raiders of the Lost Ark
My Favorite Movies #19 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1989 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick synopsis... Fedora and whip at the ready, Indiana Jones sets off on his third cinematic outing accompanied by none other than his father, Henry, to explore the cradle of civilization on a perilous hunt for the Holy Grail -- which the Nazis are … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #19 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 35
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. So... Here's the thing... I'm just doing one episode at a time. Unless there's a week that … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 35
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
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