Movies For Mobiles: Top Sites For Movie Downloads Jun 29, 2008
An iPod-ready version of Raiders of the Lost Ark: $1. 99. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Making sense of the AFI's 'Top 10 Films in 10 Genres' list Jun 19, 2008
Where is Raiders of the Lost Ark Animation: I am tired of seeing Snow White at the top of those king of list. Yes it's the first one, but I believe some made later on were better like Beauty and the Beast and where are The Incredibles. (Entertainment Weekly)
Collecting Indiana Jones Comics Jun 16, 2008
Raiders of the Lost Ark started it all ... So, when Stan Lee learned that Lucasfilms wanted to do a comic adaptation of its latest film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, he had no problem agreeing ... Theses comic were the first original adventures of Indiana Jones and featured many of the familiar characters from Raiders of the Lost Ark such as Sallah, Marian Ravenwood and Marcus Brody. (Suite101.com)
Robotech Writer Hired? Jun 14, 2008
A source for says that Kasdan, who wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, may be the new writer for the project. When the film was in September 2007, it was revealed that Craig Zahler would write the screenplay. (IGN FilmForce)
Jurassic Park’ to kick off downtown movie series Jun 14, 2008
Aug. 1: Raiders of the Lost Ark, starring Harrison Ford and Karen Allen. Aug. 14: The Lone Ranger, starring Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels, the 1956 color version. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Summer Pops June 21: Chorus awash in the tropics Jun 14, 2008
And in honor of the fourth Indiana Jones film, now in local cinemas, conductor George Kent will lead his Pops orchestra in John Williams original theme from "Raiders of the Lost Ark.". Kent will also be turning over his baton during this performance, the 28th Pops concert in Westerly. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Mini movie reviews Jun 13, 2008
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Metal Gear Awesome: A Retrospective Jun 12, 2008
Well, I went right back to the beginning and started it all over again, and I ve only done that with two other games (Bioshock for the Xbox 360 and Raiders of the Lost Ark for the Atari 2600) in my life. To me, that is the penultimate sign of a truly excellent video game. (Geeks of Doom)
Infotainment Jun 12, 2008
1981 Raiders Of The Lost Ark starring Harrison Ford premieres. 1972 John Lennons political Sometime in New York City released including Woman is the. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Critic's Corner Thursday Jun 12, 2008
They got it in Raiders of the Lost Ark (USA, tonight, 8:30 ET/PT). Here's your sign: When CBS gave a peek to its broadcast audience earlier this week, a pretty-durn-good 6. (USA Today -- Life)
When SRK made Night emotional Jun 12, 2008
When Night got emotional. Just a day left before The Happening hits screens [on June 13] worldwide. (Rediff)
Plot device fails to conquer Indy's kingdom Jun 9, 2008
Here's another reason why Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull won't sell as many tickets as Raiders Of The Lost Ark and doesn't deserve to: its MacGuffin is rubbish. Two weeks ago this column predicted that IJ4's box office would fall short of the $34 million necessary to match the performance of IJ1, because it isn't the archetypal hero's journey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Action's Evolution Jun 8, 2008
Just compare "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) with "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" (2008). The former is still a movie about people. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Title fights Jun 8, 2008
The best titles, such as Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Pulp Fiction, are "sonorous," Lockhart says ... Raiders of the Lost Ark Evoked and redefined the rollicking adventure serials of the 1930s, '40s and '50s. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Making the movies Hollywood doesn't want Jun 8, 2008
To create the invasion scenes, he was able to refer to actual footage he'd stumbled upon while making Hiroshima: a trove of home movies shot by Japanese soldiers as they invaded China, brutal stuff that was confiscated, first by the Japanese army, then by the U.S. army, and consigned to archives not unlike those in Raiders of the Lost Ark, where they languished until Spottiswoode saw them. To shoot (genuinely thrilling) Chinese scenery unseen in Western films, Spottiswoode hired a Chinese crew,... (Globe and Mail)
Fun Returns in Latest Indiana Jones Game Jun 7, 2008
In a style very similar to the popular game "Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga," the game features tongue-in-cheek recreations of the first three Indiana Jones movies ("Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade") with all the characters and landscapes constructed out of Lego blocks. To unlock the game's content, you must start in the story mode. (ABC News)
Lego Indiana Jones and Ninja Gaiden 2 Jun 5, 2008
From the giggle-inducing cut screens that (very) loosely match the plot of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" et al. to the challenging, yet simple platform-style gaming and the pick-up-and-play style of control, Lego Indy is a must have for anyone who liked the films and likes to smile. (And who doesn't like to do that. (Los Angeles Times)
LEGO Indiana Jones Jun 5, 2008
LucasArts and TT Games don their fedoras for the next great LEGO gaming experience. June 3, 2008 - LucasArts and TT Games today celebrate the launch of. (IGN PS2)
Movie review: Indy still has the moves Jun 5, 2008
It is great to see Karen Allen on screen again as Marion Ravenwood Indy s love interest in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Her wide, infectious smile still charms and the banter between her and Ford has lost little of its zing. (Lompoc Record, CA)
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures Whips into Stores Nationwide Jun 4, 2008
Developed by the same team at Traveller's Tales that created the LEGO Star Wars series, LEGO Indiana Jones presents a tongue-in-cheek take on the first three cinematic adventures of pop culture's most iconic archaeologist, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Players can use their wits and daring today on the Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, XBOX 360, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, the... (IGN PC Games)
Indiana Jones is Lego, and he rocks Jun 3, 2008
Once again you can play a variety of familiar characters, from Short Round and Dr. Jones Sr. to more obscure extras including that airplane pilot from the first scenes of "Raiders of the Lost Ark." If there's an annoying problem with Lego Indiana Jones, it's the inability to play with more than two controllers, which is particularly unfortunate because the multiplayer is so much more fun. On the positive side, Lego Batman is coming in September, and a Lego Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Win 'Indiana Jones' Movie Collectibles Jun 3, 2008
Among them is a Premium Format Indiana Jones figure, which presents the adventuring archaeologist as he appears in "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Standing 22 inches tall, the figure comes holding the film's iconic gold Fertility Idol and bullwhip in his hands. The figure features a belted holster that houses a removable revolver. (Click2Houston, TX)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Review Jun 3, 2008
(remember Raiders of the Lost Ark. to hunt for some artifacts. (entertainment.oneindia.in)
Carrie wouldn't like 'Sex and the Country' Jun 1, 2008
Waiting another 20 years before the next "Raiders of the Lost Ark" movie. In "Indiana Jones and the Quest for Medicare Part B Benefits," we meet up again with Harrison Ford at the scrappy age of 85. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
LEGO Indy Reviewed Jun 1, 2008
For example, after rescuing Marion from her bar towards the start of Raiders of the Lost Ark, you'll run through a section where you work along a snowy cliff side, take on some Germans and eventually head out of the area. Similarly, the temple at the end of the Last Crusade has much more than three tests to pass, with plenty of mostly non-deadly puzzles to complete before you get to the Grail. (IGN PC Games)
IGN Presents: The History of Prince of Persia : Turning back the clock on gaming... May 31, 2008
The Prince, his new protagonist, would navigate a puzzle and trap-filled labyrinth, and he'd do it with the energy of Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. The opening sequence of Raiders of the Lost Ark, where archeologist and fortune hunter Indiana Jones stayed half a step ahead of instantly lethal booby traps and slowly closing gates, became another huge influence. Mechner wanted to stretch out the thrills of those eight minutes to fill an entire game. (IGN PS2)
Do creators owe fans any allegiance? May 31, 2008
And they haven t done too shabby at the box office, either: if Raiders of the Lost Ark came out today, it would have grossed 606 million dollars domestically way more than any Spiderman or pirate movies. And in its more contemporary, television way, Grey s Anatomy is, if not equally popular, about as popular as an American television show can currently get. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Indiana Jones vs Star Wars May 31, 2008
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, the king and crown prince of milking a film and/or franchise for all its worth have collaborated on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull a supernatural addition to the ranks of the beloved Raiders of the Lost Ark , the mediocre Temple of Doom , and buddy comedy-eske Last Crusade. Lucas in a recent interview with Vanity Fare said that he always wanted to continue the Indiana Jones saga but was waiting for the right archeological prize to jump start... (Suite101.com)
How The New Indiana Jones Movie Is Like A Video Game May 30, 2008
Uncharted probably took its inspiration from Raiders of the Lost Ark, and other movies (and games) inspired by it since ... Or have you not seen Raiders of the Lost Ark. (MTV.com)
Indiana Jones And The Plunder Of Cultural Heritage May 30, 2008
In the opening moments of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones manages to seize a priceless indigenous relic from a South American temple, but not without leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Real experts in cultural heritage acknowledge the movie franchise is over-the-top entertainment, presenting a cartoon version of archaeology as death-defying adventure. (Science Daily)
he'd gush about Spielberg's latest Indiana Jones flick May 29, 2008
The 1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark was a hyper-smart action-movie pastiche produced by super-square George Lucas before Tarantino made such things hip. Lucas and Philip Kaufman s story idea was written by Lawrence Kasdan in the revisionist spirit of 70s American Renaissance movies, yet remained essentially juvenile like Lucas Star Wars. (New York Press)
Indiana Jones and the Sequel of Doom May 28, 2008
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Indiana Jones: Dueling Reviews May 28, 2008
Raiders of the Lost Ark was one of the first movies I ever saw in my parents basement (on a laser disc, no less). I have fond memories of the Indy movies and I have always been a fan. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Your review of 'Indiana Jones'? May 28, 2008
I thought Crystal Skull, while far inferior to the original Raiders of the Lost Ark, was still fun and entertaining. It was far superior to Temple of Doom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It happened in Keokuk May 28, 2008
Raiders of the Lost Ark is playing at the Plaza Cinema in Keosippi Mall. The Rev. Stephen Snider, son of Wilma Snider of Keokuk, has accepted a call to St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bettendorf. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Readers feel 'Indy' fails to fully deliver May 27, 2008
Watching his reaction to "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" on the big screen was like watching myself at "Raiders of the Lost Ark" when it first came out laughing, cheering, amazed at the action, pulling for the good guys, booing the bad guys having a ball of a good time as he joined the ride and became part of the adventure. I was there, right with him and Indy. (MSNBC -- News)
Indy Jones finds gold at global box office May 27, 2008
Adjusted for inflation in ticket prices, the first Indiana Jones movie, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981) sold a total of $606. 4 million at North American theaters, according to Box Office Mojo. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
"Indiana Jones" hits $311 million worldwide May 27, 2008
George Lucas, who created the franchise in 1981 with "Raiders of the Lost Ark," returned as executive producer. (Reporting by Dean Goodman, editing by Eric Beech). (Reuters)
Welcome Back, Karen Allen! May 26, 2008
When you see her hard at work at her knitting machine, it takes a few seconds to realize that it really is Karen Allen, the one who stole a lot of hearts 27 years ago playing the feisty Marion Ravenwood in the very first Indiana Jones film, "Raiders of the Lost Ark.". Allen's own life has taken as many twists and turns as a Steven Spielberg film. (CBS News)
‘Kingdom' dumb May 26, 2008
Spielberg fashioned part one, Raiders of the Lost Ark, as a fun and funny, rough-and-tumble homage to action-adventure pictures of the 1930s and '40s. It's still a classic that holds up beautifully today, and is far and away the best of the franchise. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Read more... May 26, 2008
Conceived by Lucas and Spielberg as they vacationed in Hawaii in May 1977, the original movie, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981), opens with the protagonist exploring a booby-trapped temple in a jungle. Those scenes were shot in Hawaii and Peru. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ford's best films May 26, 2008
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) -- "I'm just making it up as I go along," Ford's Indy says at one point. Never was the essence of can-do Americana better encapsulated in a movie where poisonous snakes, with and without Nazi armbands, figured prominently. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Anthropologist sheds light on movie's premise May 26, 2008
"Raiders of the Lost Ark". "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
TEMPO: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Good to see Indy, but Skull is a mess May 26, 2008
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Living • Uhles: Essential movies May 25, 2008
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981): The greatest action movie ever made and the stylistic template for summer blockbusters ever since. THE AFRICAN QUEEN (1951): Exciting, endearing and affecting, it's a nearly perfect example of old fashioned Hollywood storytelling. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Indy spirit May 25, 2008
Raiders of the Lost Ark, starring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones almost three decades ago, is hailed as the grandfather of action adventure movies ... Odd as it sounds, Die Hard owes its influences to Raiders of the Lost Ark. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Indiana in a book May 25, 2008
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (ISBN: 978-0545007009): World War II is at its height, the Third Reich has begun its reign of terror, and Adolf Hitler is on a quest for the legendary Ark of the Covenant resting place of the Ten Commandments whose supernatural powers, legend says, can wipe out entire armies. Naturally, the US Government wants to find the Ark before Hitler, and sends out Dr Indiana Jones, professor of archaeology and adventurer extraordinaire. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Indiana Jones' gets digital special effects help May 25, 2008
" That decision ultimately led to a filmmaking innovation that brings the random reactions of a virtual world to the big screen, giving more control to ILM's computers than ever before. Helman, who previously worked with Spielberg on "Munich" and "War of the Worlds," was tasked with creating realistic-yet-fantastic environments and creatures for "Crystal Skull," which finds Jones traipsing from New England to New Mexico, Peru and the Amazon. Working on the "Indy" franchise for the first time was... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Indiana Jones and the Treacherous Trivia Quiz May 25, 2008
SSSSSSSSS: In "Raiders of the Lost Ark," is the cobra that comes face-to-face with Indiana Jones real ... The seaplane at the beginning of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" has the registration number OB-CPO, as in Obi-Wan Kenobi and C-3PO. ... It's a Peruvian jungle peak in "Raiders of the Lost Ark," an etching on a gong in "Temple of Doom" and a Utah rock formation in "The Last Crusade." And in "Crystal Skull". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Smart as a Whip May 25, 2008
Who can claim to have learned anything from Raiders of the Lost Arkbeyond the fact that if you happen to be present at the opening of the Ark of the Covenant and prefer your face unmelted, you had better close your eyes ... Lucas had told his writers that they were making "Masterpiece Theater for the masses" and declared the show "much more like Howards End than Raiders of the Lost Ark." But his hope that viewers would come for Indy and stay for the edification proved naive. (Slate)
Costume Whips Ford Into Character May 24, 2008
Introduced 27 years ago in "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," the intrepid archaeologist-adventurer has been shepherded by director Steven Spielberg through three previous cinematic adventures, ending with 1989's "Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade.". Now, after a 19-year hiatus, he is back on the big screen in one of the season's most anticipated summer films. (CBS News)
The Citizen's Cinema May 24, 2008
" Most critics say the film is barely worth watching and a far cry less enjoyable than "Raiders of the Lost Ark," but "Skull's" Rotten Tomatoes score is nonetheless a relatively high 80 percent.Then there is the preponderance of reviews submitted by non-professional critics from personal blogs and Web sites. The trustworthiness and credibility of these voices should be considered with caution, especially due to the weight they exert on Rotten Tomatoes percentages.If you're searching for a... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
UPDATE 1-'Indiana Jones' cracks whip at box office opening May 24, 2008
"Crystal Skull," directed by Steven Spielberg, is the fourth movie in the beloved and lucrative movie franchise that began in 1981 with "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and is the first to hit the big screen in 19 years. The three previous "Indy" movies have collectively grossed more than $1. (Reuters)
Indiana Jones and the.... Whatever May 24, 2008
It is the fourth in the Indiana Jones series which began with "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in 1981. The second film, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" followed in 1984 and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" in 1989. (Townhall.com)
Kung-fu fighting May 24, 2008
Possible influences are many: China Mi;ville, Terry Pratchett, Iain M Banks, and even Salman Rushdie at one point; also the movies Aliens, The Matrix, Raiders of the Lost Ark and, of course, The Karate Kid; and it all goes a bit Fight Club towards the end. Reading The Gone-Away World is a bit like spending a week with a hyperactive puppy: there are delightful moments aplenty, but it's slightly wearing over the long run. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Indiana Jones on track to set box-office record May 24, 2008
Crystal Skull, directed by Steven Spielberg, is the fourth movie in the beloved and lucrative movie franchise that began in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark, and is the first to hit the big screen in 19 years. Harrison Ford reprises his title role as the bullwhip-cracking archeologist who hates snakes, and reunites with actress Karen Allen, his co-star from the first adventure. (Globe and Mail)
Even Indiana ages May 24, 2008
Raiders of the Lost Ark' had the giant rolling rock. The Last Crusade' had the epic punch-up on horses and tanks. (iAfrica.com)
Indiana Jones: Smart, Sleek, Familiar May 24, 2008
It's 27 years since Raiders of the Lost Ark started the Jones boy on his adventures, 19 years since the most recent Indy movie, The Last Crusade, and 30 years this month since Lucas and Spielberg sat on a Hawaiian beach and made a handshake deal for an action film that one would produce and the other direct. They'd be stupid to ignore the toll that time takes on moviemakers and movie stars. (Time.com)
Less dash than lash, yet Indy's on form May 23, 2008
That's why they hired Lawrence Kasdan to write Raiders Of The Lost Ark; he was a Hawks specialist, capable of writing sassy dialogue for both sexes. That's probably why they brought Karen Allen back for this; she does great sass. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Indy can still crack that whip May 23, 2008
The reunion comes 27 years after they first linked arms to free Marion Ravenwood from the Nazis and retrieve the Ark of the Covenant in the 1981 blockbuster Raiders of the Lost Ark. In the first Indy film, the professor braved Egyptian asps, poison darts, snakes and large rolling boulders. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Review: 'Indiana Jones' just OK May 23, 2008
The first Indiana Jones film, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," was already a nostalgia trip when it was released in 1981, a guileless celebration of the old-fashioned Saturday morning adventure serials that were a staple for any kid growing up in the '30s, '40s and '50s. That makes the new film, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," a throwback to a throwback. (CNN -- International)
Ford still gets into the 'Indiana Jones' action May 23, 2008
We also get the return of Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, Indy's love interest from 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' first in the series. The pace feels slower than in past adventures. (Cleveland.com)
Harrison Ford returns to his signature role May 23, 2008
Here is Ford's job these days: He is the star of " Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," the fourth in a series begun in 1981 with "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Ford reunites with director Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Mr. "Star Wars," who gets a story credit and serves as executive producer. The movie made its official premiere Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival. (Juneau Empire)
In theaters: 'Indiana Jones' is back May 23, 2008
Remember in Raiders of the Lost Ark, when the mountain in the Paramount logo fades into an actual mountain. In Crystal Skull, it fades into. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Indiana Jones 4 Review May 23, 2008
However, the film is extremely entertaining and, though it may not live up to Raiders of the lost Ark (1981), it is still a relevant piece of escapist fare and deserves to be mentioned alongside as a worthy ally. The copyright of the article Indiana Jones 4 Review in Action Films is owned by. (Suite101.com)
