tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post5162394675088861984..comments2024-01-26T07:19:01.011-05:00Comments on FilmMattic: The Great Alphabet of Films—I is ForFilmMattichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-86923110750013866952011-04-12T23:40:30.151-04:002011-04-12T23:40:30.151-04:00And you were worried about "E" and Empir...And you were worried about "E" and Empire Strikes Back? ;) I sooooo almost picked this same title for my "I", but Maniacal Movie Poster Monday is three posters, not four, and I couldn't break my own OCD for all the Indy films. I saw Raiders with my parents at the Varsity theater in Carbondale Illinois during the first few weeks of its run. We all enjoyed it - even my notoriously anti-fantasy father - and afterwards we stopped in and had a giant pie at Godfather's Pizza - tell me, could there be any more perfect an evening? One of the greats - and it won its spot fair and square against a lot of amazing challengers as you said - thanks for posting it! Cheers!Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-51497222458361257352011-04-12T21:04:34.802-04:002011-04-12T21:04:34.802-04:00@ Liz
Thanks! It was difficult to pick just one I...@ Liz<br /><br />Thanks! It was difficult to pick just one Indiana Jones movie knowing Last Crusade gave us Sean Connery!<br /><br />@ allison<br /><br />Oh wow, really! You're the first person I've heard that from, so naturally, I'm impressed! The ripped-out heart is indeed, an indelible moment in the Saga. <br /><br />Haha, and yes you did get a formidable female character who actually possessed, get this... depth!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-34250882215586141222011-04-12T20:25:54.285-04:002011-04-12T20:25:54.285-04:00Love Indiana Jones (except the most recent), but m...Love Indiana Jones (except the most recent), but my favorite's gotta be the Temple of Doom! The monkey brains and ripped-out heart fascinated me as a kid! My older brother was always obsessed with Indy, but since I never wanted to play a lame woman, this movie finally gave me a worthy role - Short Round! Played without the blocks on the shoes...<br /><br />- <a href="http://www.allisonwrites.com" rel="nofollow">allison writes</a>Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261995621776561765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-53181149664227269892011-04-12T18:54:38.008-04:002011-04-12T18:54:38.008-04:00I love both Raiders and Last Crusade, but I agree ...I love both Raiders and Last Crusade, but I agree that Raiders has the edge. It's a timeless classic. Great post!Liz Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353314675107090093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-54521912254891052912011-04-12T14:28:12.413-04:002011-04-12T14:28:12.413-04:00@ Elaine
Indeed. Action-adventure doesn't get...@ Elaine<br /><br />Indeed. Action-adventure doesn't get any better. <br /><br />@ junebug<br /><br />If I could be somebody for one day, I'd choose Indy. Travel to some exotic corner of the world, whip in hand, and kick some archeological ass.<br /><br />@ Angela<br /><br />I've never been on the ride, but I'll take your word for it. Any theme park that features this classic has to live up to the hype and feel the big shoes of Indiana Jones.FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-52442130250941390592011-04-12T12:51:01.922-04:002011-04-12T12:51:01.922-04:00I love Indiana Jones! The movie is a classic and t...I love Indiana Jones! The movie is a classic and the ride at Disneyland is EXCELLENT :)Angela Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488555961691093024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-41558177719902531052011-04-12T07:25:37.655-04:002011-04-12T07:25:37.655-04:00Love this film. I can watch it over and over. It...Love this film. I can watch it over and over. It never gets old.junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597959014121851131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-86725446125576628272011-04-12T04:59:09.897-04:002011-04-12T04:59:09.897-04:00Gotta love Raiders. Epically brilliant.Gotta love Raiders. Epically brilliant.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459671422564355990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-74826336027591312822011-04-11T20:44:39.552-04:002011-04-11T20:44:39.552-04:00@ Melissa
Another fine example of your exceptiona...@ Melissa<br /><br />Another fine example of your exceptional commentary! My enjoyment of Raiders is pretty much equal to Crusade, but as you articulate, in a tie, ya gotta go with the original. <br /><br />@ Jan<br /><br />Haha, thanks! I'm all for old fashioned adventure. And the 80's gave us a veritable wealth of such films!FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-39470255220328196112011-04-11T18:45:43.535-04:002011-04-11T18:45:43.535-04:00I loved this movie and so did my boys (now men!).....I loved this movie and so did my boys (now men!)...yay for old fashioned adventure movies...<a href="http://www.labanan.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jan Morrison</a>Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-27034545363018068332011-04-11T18:43:17.461-04:002011-04-11T18:43:17.461-04:00This is my favorite of the Indiana Jones aeries. T...This is my favorite of the Indiana Jones aeries. The first is the best unquestionably. I think my jaw was permanently unhinged through the entire viewing the first time I ever saw this. Although you have some brilliant letter "I" offerings, I'm very happy you chose this one. <br /><br />Love your Kasdan comment " the man who discovered Kevin Costner on a train." Silverado is a tremendous film.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-90568713439955792162011-04-11T17:52:05.846-04:002011-04-11T17:52:05.846-04:00Haha, I'm such an influential character! Yeah,...Haha, I'm such an influential character! Yeah, Kasdan also wrote Return of the Jedi. He was a very prolific screenwriter in the 80's.<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment. I'm flattered! "I" was a lot more difficult than I'd imagined, but I'm very satisfied with my selection. Thanks for letting me know I'm not coming out of left field.FilmMattichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567287349203493671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6018122949256325759.post-28061517235434827922011-04-11T13:50:13.152-04:002011-04-11T13:50:13.152-04:00Awww, you made me all nostalgic for Independence D...Awww, you made me all nostalgic for Independence Day suddenly. I didn't realize Raiders was written by the same dude who did Emperor Strikes Back--that would explain the complete awesome of it. <br /><br />"Jones, with his famous fedora, and Allen, with her yesteryear beauty, captain this mesmerizing journey to it's brilliant climax, resulting in a film whose elaborate story is matched by its resilient stars." Great line, and so true. This movie is definitely one I can watch over and over again and never get bored with. Even though "I" had a couple excellent contenders--I think it's fair to say Indy gives anyone a run for their money. Excellent choice, definite classic!M. Hufstaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710221415534490058noreply@blogger.com