This is an unofficial work of fan fiction. Indiana Jones, Short Round, and related characters are the property of Lucasfilm Ltd. This story is shared for entertainment purposes only and no commercial claim is made. Act Three: The Dragon's Eye The monastery had no name that appeared on any map Li had consulted, which was … Continue reading Short Round and the Dragon’s Eye – Act III
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Short Round and the Dragon’s Eye – Act II
This is an unofficial work of fan fiction. Indiana Jones, Short Round, and related characters are the property of Lucasfilm Ltd. This story is shared for entertainment purposes only and no commercial claim is made. Act Two: Into Occupied China The river vessel was called the Dongting Plum and it smelled powerfully of fish, engine … Continue reading Short Round and the Dragon’s Eye – Act II
Short Round and the Dragon’s Eye – Act I
I rewatched Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom recently, and somewhere between the mine cars and the Thuggee cult, I found myself stuck on a question I'd never really considered before: whatever happened to Short Round? He's one of the more memorable sidekicks in the Indiana Jones films, but he never appears in anything … Continue reading Short Round and the Dragon’s Eye – Act I
Archaeologist vs. Adventurer
There's a moment early in Raiders of the Lost Ark that perfectly encapsulates everything Indiana Jones is about. We see Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. in his natural habitat—a classroom at Marshall College, complete with tweed suit, bow tie, and wire-rimmed glasses. He's lecturing on archaeology to a room full of students, half of whom are … Continue reading Archaeologist vs. Adventurer
The Art of the Indiana Jones Action Sequence: Analyzing the Series’ Most Memorable Stunts
There is a moment in Raiders of the Lost Ark that changed everything. Not the opening boulder. Not the Ark's apocalyptic finale. It's the truck chase — that extended, breathless, seemingly impossible sequence in which Indiana Jones fights his way across, underneath, and eventually on top of a Nazi convoy truck while being shot at … Continue reading The Art of the Indiana Jones Action Sequence: Analyzing the Series’ Most Memorable Stunts
Fedoras and Fascists: Analyzing Indy’s Enemies
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
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
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