Released 35 years back in 1989, Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade became a cult classic movie in the long-standing franchise. Exploring emotional themes of the complex father-son relationships, epic action sequences, and the iconic good vs. evil narrative where the protagonist fights against the Nazis, the movie became a fan-favorite watch worldwide.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
While Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade have several important aspects attributing to the success of the film, one iconic moment from the movie that became a beloved piece of cinematic history was apparently improvised. The scene took place between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, where the latter ad-libbed a line, which was so hilarious that Steven Spielberg chose to keep it in the final cut.
Sean Connery’s Quick-Witted Improvisation in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
With Harrison Ford starring in the titular role in...
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg | image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
While Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade have several important aspects attributing to the success of the film, one iconic moment from the movie that became a beloved piece of cinematic history was apparently improvised. The scene took place between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, where the latter ad-libbed a line, which was so hilarious that Steven Spielberg chose to keep it in the final cut.
Sean Connery’s Quick-Witted Improvisation in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
With Harrison Ford starring in the titular role in...
- 5/26/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Although it’s difficult to imagine that someone would say no to Steven Spielberg – the guy who changed cinema with 1975’s Jaws, Eon studios apparently rejected him. According to reports, after earning popularity and experience following Jaws, Spielberg wanted to direct a James Bond movie. But unfortunately, despite begging producer Cubby Broccoli for a chance, the filmmaker was turned down.
Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
But surprisingly, Steven Spielberg’s love for his childhood hero James Bond, and his desire to direct a Bond movie came true after he collaborated with his best bud George Lucas. Working on Lucasfilms’ adventure film series Indiana Jones starring Harrison Ford, Spielberg went on a mission to make his dream come true and took a cheeky 007 dig in Temple of Doom.
James Bond Producer Turned Down Steven Spielberg
Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels had a massive fanbase, which...
Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
But surprisingly, Steven Spielberg’s love for his childhood hero James Bond, and his desire to direct a Bond movie came true after he collaborated with his best bud George Lucas. Working on Lucasfilms’ adventure film series Indiana Jones starring Harrison Ford, Spielberg went on a mission to make his dream come true and took a cheeky 007 dig in Temple of Doom.
James Bond Producer Turned Down Steven Spielberg
Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels had a massive fanbase, which...
- 3/21/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
This week, Lucasfilm and Bethesda, the makers of hit video games like "Fallout" and "Elder Scrolls," provided an exciting first look at their upcoming Indiana Jones video game. Titled "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," the game is a first-person adventure (one made for the Xbox Series X/S and PC) that puts players into the shoes of Dr. Henry Jones Jr. as he embarks on yet another thrilling quest for archaeological glory. However, with a total of five films in the Indiana Jones film franchise, you might be wondering: when does this particular story take place? Fortunately, we have the answer.
The trailer for "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" shows us a younger Indiana Jones, so it was clear this wouldn't be taking place closer to the recently released "Dial of Destiny" or even "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Instead, the official press release for the Indy video...
The trailer for "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" shows us a younger Indiana Jones, so it was clear this wouldn't be taking place closer to the recently released "Dial of Destiny" or even "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Instead, the official press release for the Indy video...
- 1/20/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
One of George Lucas' primary influences when making "Star Wars" was Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, who is generally considered his country's best director aside from maybe Yasujirō Ozu. Whereas Ozu is famous for making domestic comedies and dramas, Kurosawa made movies that felt epic: samurai movies, noir thrillers ("High & Low"), and Shakespearean stories translated into his homeland's history ("Throne of Blood").
This may be one reason why "Star Wars" is popular in Japan. If you don't believe the box office, look at Japanese pop culture; anime cornerstones like "Gundam" owe a debt to Lucas. One Japanese "Star Wars" fan is Hiromu Arakawa, the manga artist most famous for creating "Fullmetal Alchemist." (Arakawa is not shy about expressing her opinions on the "Star Wars" films either.)
Set in a world where alchemy is more than just a pseudoscience, "Fullmetal Alchemist" primarily follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search far...
This may be one reason why "Star Wars" is popular in Japan. If you don't believe the box office, look at Japanese pop culture; anime cornerstones like "Gundam" owe a debt to Lucas. One Japanese "Star Wars" fan is Hiromu Arakawa, the manga artist most famous for creating "Fullmetal Alchemist." (Arakawa is not shy about expressing her opinions on the "Star Wars" films either.)
Set in a world where alchemy is more than just a pseudoscience, "Fullmetal Alchemist" primarily follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who search far...
- 1/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
In the upcoming episode of “Only Connect,” hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell, it’s all about making connections. Two teams, the Stitchers and the Gunners, will be competing to establish connections between seemingly unrelated clues. In this episode, they will be trying to find the link between the names Robin, Henry Jones Sr, Gromit, and Clarissa Dickson Wright.
You can tune in to watch this episode on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on BBC Two. “Only Connect” is a quiz show where knowledge is essential, but the real challenge lies in finding the hidden connections between various clues. It’s a fun and brain-teasing show that keeps viewers guessing and testing their own connections to solve the puzzles along with the contestants. Don’t miss it!
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Monday 9 October 2023 on BBC Two
Only Connect Stitchers v Gunners Cast – Season 19 Episode 13 Main Cast...
You can tune in to watch this episode on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on BBC Two. “Only Connect” is a quiz show where knowledge is essential, but the real challenge lies in finding the hidden connections between various clues. It’s a fun and brain-teasing show that keeps viewers guessing and testing their own connections to solve the puzzles along with the contestants. Don’t miss it!
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Monday 9 October 2023 on BBC Two
Only Connect Stitchers v Gunners Cast – Season 19 Episode 13 Main Cast...
- 10/3/2023
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
With the Ark of the Covenant tucked away in an undisclosed location and the sacred Sankara Stones returned to their people, it’s time for Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones Jr. to face his most significant challenge ever: Daddy issues! In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indy and his father, Henry Jones Sr., played by the legendary Sean Connery, embark on an epic adventure to recover the Holy Grail, a fabled chalice with extraordinary powers, said to grant eternal youth and infinite sustenance to those who drink from the hallowed cup. Join us for another race against time as we shape history alongside one of cinema’s greatest heroes of the silver screen with a look back at Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
The rollicking threequel harkens back to Spielberg‘s Raiders of the Lost Ark in tone, with humor and exploration of character driving the story instead of...
The rollicking threequel harkens back to Spielberg‘s Raiders of the Lost Ark in tone, with humor and exploration of character driving the story instead of...
- 9/25/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
With "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Steven Spielberg and George Lucas delved into their characters more than with their previous two Indy efforts. The film is ostensibly centered around the search for the Holy Grail, but is really about a man and his father's search for reconciliation and a bond that has eluded them throughout their relationship. Or, as Spielberg said in a making-of featurette, "the search for the father is the search for the Holy Grail."
Foreshadowing some of what he would later showcase in "The Fabelmans," Spielberg used the third Indiana Jones movie to explore the relationship between a son and a father who seemed more interested in excavating history than building a bond with his child. And while 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is still the best Indy film, it's arguable that "The Last Crusade" is the most complex and perhaps most moving Indy film.
Foreshadowing some of what he would later showcase in "The Fabelmans," Spielberg used the third Indiana Jones movie to explore the relationship between a son and a father who seemed more interested in excavating history than building a bond with his child. And while 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is still the best Indy film, it's arguable that "The Last Crusade" is the most complex and perhaps most moving Indy film.
- 8/12/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Picture if you will, a world in which someone would say no to Steven Spielberg. After all, the guy changed cinema with 1975’s Jaws, creating the summer blockbuster, earning tons of money, and getting a Best Director nomination. But that’s exactly what happened, several times when Spielberg begged producer Cubby Broccoli to let him make a movie about his childhood hero, James Bond. But after numerous rejections, Spielberg’s best bud George Lucas came to him with another idea: a movie about an adventurer called Indiana Jones.
Spielberg’s James Bond Mission
It’s no surprise that Spielberg loves James Bond. As anyone who saw The Fabelmans can tell you, the director developed his remarkable cinematic sense not by going to film school but by replicating the images of movies he saw at the local suburban theaters. And few movies of that formative era were bigger in the minds...
Spielberg’s James Bond Mission
It’s no surprise that Spielberg loves James Bond. As anyone who saw The Fabelmans can tell you, the director developed his remarkable cinematic sense not by going to film school but by replicating the images of movies he saw at the local suburban theaters. And few movies of that formative era were bigger in the minds...
- 7/12/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This article contains all the spoilers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
“I’m your goddamn partner!” When Marion Ravenwood shouted that declaration over the sounds of a burning bar and a Nepalese winter, she immediately cemented herself as the best companion for Indiana Jones. Sure, he’s been paired with other sidekicks, but none of them have lived up to the standard set by Marion. That is until Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Helena Shaw might seem like a second attempt at the Mutt Williams model from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Like Mutt, she sees Indy as a father figure. But with the aged Dr. Jones at a particularly low point, Helena has higher status in the movie, which works to bring out the best in a hero who’s more than long in the tooth.
“I’m your goddamn partner!” When Marion Ravenwood shouted that declaration over the sounds of a burning bar and a Nepalese winter, she immediately cemented herself as the best companion for Indiana Jones. Sure, he’s been paired with other sidekicks, but none of them have lived up to the standard set by Marion. That is until Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Helena Shaw might seem like a second attempt at the Mutt Williams model from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Like Mutt, she sees Indy as a father figure. But with the aged Dr. Jones at a particularly low point, Helena has higher status in the movie, which works to bring out the best in a hero who’s more than long in the tooth.
- 7/3/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Aside from the peppy characters, the awe and wonder of the globetrotting adventures, the unforgettable scores, and the inventive action sequences, the reason why the legend of Indiana Jones has gained a cult following since the 1980s is a balanced admixture of facts and fiction when it comes to delving into the intricacies of history and archaeology. Especially the ancient, legendary relics of the past with mystical properties, in order to obtain which a cat and mouse game between the titular character and his rivals ensues, are a point of interest for not only history nerds but the general audience as well. With the fifth and final movie of the franchise making the rounds in theaters worldwide, let us take a look at the significant antiquities that Indy wrestled out of the clutches of the bad guys.
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- 7/2/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
There’s never a bad time to put on an “Indiana Jones” movie, but the release of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” makes it a particularly good time to binge every installment of the American action-adventure franchise that has come before. And we’ve got all the franchise streaming details.
It all began over 40 years ago, in 1981, when “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” first hit theaters. Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Lawrence Kasdan, the 1930s-set action-adventure starred a hunky, mumbling Harrison Ford as an archaeology professor named Indiana Jones who spends his weekends traveling the world in search of historical artifacts. When Indy is approached to find the fabled Ark of the Covenant before Nazi German forces can, he teams up with former flame Marion (Karen Allen) to keep the powerful treasure out of enemy hands.
The face-melting, sweepingly romantic film was a huge hit with audiences,...
It all began over 40 years ago, in 1981, when “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” first hit theaters. Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Lawrence Kasdan, the 1930s-set action-adventure starred a hunky, mumbling Harrison Ford as an archaeology professor named Indiana Jones who spends his weekends traveling the world in search of historical artifacts. When Indy is approached to find the fabled Ark of the Covenant before Nazi German forces can, he teams up with former flame Marion (Karen Allen) to keep the powerful treasure out of enemy hands.
The face-melting, sweepingly romantic film was a huge hit with audiences,...
- 7/1/2023
- by Kayti Burt
- The Wrap
The legendary quest for the Holy Grail has inspired countless tales of adventure and intrigue. None captured the imagination quite like Indiana Jones’s search for the sacred chalice in the closing chapter of the original trilogy. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Europe, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade chronicles Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones Jr.’s journey to rescue his kidnapped father, Professor Henry Jones Sr., while also trying to beat the Nazis to uncovering the location of the fabled Holy Grail. This high-stakes race against time takes Indy from the canyons of Utah to the ancient city of Petra and culminates in a dramatic desert chase that brings the intrepid archaeologist face-to-face once more with his sinister nemesis, Rene Belloq. An action-packed thrill ride and poignant exploration of the father-son relationship, The Last Crusade cements Harrison Ford’s status as the quintessential rugged action hero and Sean Connery’s legendary charisma,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Disney+ Now Streaming First Four Indiana Jones Movies, Launches Exclusive Merch for U.S. Subscribers
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Disney+ is now streaming the first four Indiana Jones movies, starring Harrison Ford as the legendary snake-hating archeologist action hero. The media company is looking to whip up interest in the theatrical release of the franchise’s fifth and final installment, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
Starting May 31, Disney+ subscribers can stream “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” as well as the TV series “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones.” The upcoming “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this month, opens exclusively in theaters June 30; Disney hasn’t announced a premiere date for the film on Disney...
Disney+ is now streaming the first four Indiana Jones movies, starring Harrison Ford as the legendary snake-hating archeologist action hero. The media company is looking to whip up interest in the theatrical release of the franchise’s fifth and final installment, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
Starting May 31, Disney+ subscribers can stream “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” as well as the TV series “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones.” The upcoming “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this month, opens exclusively in theaters June 30; Disney hasn’t announced a premiere date for the film on Disney...
- 5/31/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull does not have a good reputation. Released in 2008 and almost a full 20 years after what was considered the ending of a trilogy, the fourth Indiana Jones picture was directed by a different kind of Steven Spielberg, one who’d been primarily focused on adult historical dramas since the turn of the century, and starred a much older Harrison Ford. It felt different too, even as it tried to act largely the same as the film that came before it, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). This internal refusal to admit Indy had changed was only compounded by the dubious choice to tie aliens to the film’s central mystery—much to the chagrin of the film’s star.
While the movie received some positive notices from critics during release, including Roger Ebert, fans were instantly divided on the film’s overly sentimental tone,...
While the movie received some positive notices from critics during release, including Roger Ebert, fans were instantly divided on the film’s overly sentimental tone,...
- 5/29/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy announced at The Walt Disney Company’s Upfronts Presentation that the iconic “Indiana Jones” movies will be available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar starting May 31.
Fans can stream “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” before the final instalment of the beloved franchise, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” opens exclusively in theatres June 30.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
In this first installment of the series, which was nominated for eight Academy Awards® including Best Picture and won four, archeologist-adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is tasked by Army Intelligence to track down an invaluable staff that is the key to locating the Ark of the Covenant, which is being sought by the Nazis.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom...
Fans can stream “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” before the final instalment of the beloved franchise, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” opens exclusively in theatres June 30.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
In this first installment of the series, which was nominated for eight Academy Awards® including Best Picture and won four, archeologist-adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is tasked by Army Intelligence to track down an invaluable staff that is the key to locating the Ark of the Covenant, which is being sought by the Nazis.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom...
- 5/25/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
This summer brings a new adventure to theaters in the form of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (watch the new trailer here). Along with the sequel that marks Harrison Ford's last outing as Dr. Henry Jones Jr., we're getting a whole new line-up of merchandise inspired by both the new movie and Indy's classic adventures. We've already seen some new Lego sets coming to shelves, and now there's a full roster of Funko POPs and a couple of cool new Loungefly bags inspired by the original Indiana Jones trilogy.
Whether you're a fan of the original "Raiders of the Lost Ark," the prequel "Temple of Doom," or the concluding chapter of the original trilogy, "The Last Crusade," you'll find something that belongs on your shelf. Sadly, if you're a fan of "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," you're out of luck for now, but I can't imagine anyone...
Whether you're a fan of the original "Raiders of the Lost Ark," the prequel "Temple of Doom," or the concluding chapter of the original trilogy, "The Last Crusade," you'll find something that belongs on your shelf. Sadly, if you're a fan of "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," you're out of luck for now, but I can't imagine anyone...
- 4/10/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Back in 2009, when "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was about to disappoint almost everyone, there was a barrage of new Lego sets celebrating the franchise. From "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to Indy and his new son Mutt, there were plenty of building brick playsets to bring adventure into your home. But Lego technology has improved a lot in the past decade and a half, and Lego will be bringing a new wave of classic franchise sets to shelves as we lead up to the release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" this summer.
Lego has unveiled their first wave of new Indiana Jones Lego sets, starting with scenes that recreate moments from both "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Last Crusade." Sorry to all the "Temple of Doom" fans out there, but maybe there will be some Lego sets for the sequel...
Lego has unveiled their first wave of new Indiana Jones Lego sets, starting with scenes that recreate moments from both "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Last Crusade." Sorry to all the "Temple of Doom" fans out there, but maybe there will be some Lego sets for the sequel...
- 3/14/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for "The Fabelmans" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
With his semi-autobiographical film, "The Fabelmans," our beloved master of the modern American blockbuster, Steven Spielberg, has reached the pinnacle of self-reflection over his career. Spielberg has always had a gift for capturing the most personal and intimate essences of his life in his films, from the fraught family dynamics portrayed in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," to his version of "West Side Story" fashioned from the memories of watching the original with his late father.
Spielberg is as sentimental as they come, but his dreamy depiction of his coming-of-age in "The Fabelmans" reaches new levels of personal for the filmmaker. Through the fictionalized Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel Labelle), we get to see Spielberg demystify himself and reveal his cinematic roots. Most importantly, through Burt (Paul Dano) and Mitzi Fabelman (Michelle Williams...
With his semi-autobiographical film, "The Fabelmans," our beloved master of the modern American blockbuster, Steven Spielberg, has reached the pinnacle of self-reflection over his career. Spielberg has always had a gift for capturing the most personal and intimate essences of his life in his films, from the fraught family dynamics portrayed in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," to his version of "West Side Story" fashioned from the memories of watching the original with his late father.
Spielberg is as sentimental as they come, but his dreamy depiction of his coming-of-age in "The Fabelmans" reaches new levels of personal for the filmmaker. Through the fictionalized Sammy Fabelman (Gabriel Labelle), we get to see Spielberg demystify himself and reveal his cinematic roots. Most importantly, through Burt (Paul Dano) and Mitzi Fabelman (Michelle Williams...
- 12/3/2022
- by Tyler Llewyn Taing
- Slash Film
Following the release of the darker and more intense "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," Director Steven Spielberg and producer George Lucas would take a step back and go back to basics with the third installment in the series. The end result is "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," a film reminiscent in its tone and sense of adventure to "Raiders of the Lost Ark." One key difference, though, would be that Indy wouldn't be going it alone. Instead, "Last Crusade" featured the introduction of another Dr. Jones, that being Indy's father, Henry, played by the legendary Sean Connery.
Connery's involvement in the franchise would be a full circle moment for Spielberg, as his decision to direct the "Indiana Jones" movies famously stemmed from his desire to make a James Bond film. The resulting chemistry between Ford and Connery as the two Joneses' would make "Last Crusade" an...
Connery's involvement in the franchise would be a full circle moment for Spielberg, as his decision to direct the "Indiana Jones" movies famously stemmed from his desire to make a James Bond film. The resulting chemistry between Ford and Connery as the two Joneses' would make "Last Crusade" an...
- 11/6/2022
- by Ernesto Valenzuela
- Slash Film
The "Indiana Jones" series of movies is a trio of classic action-adventure films that have stood the test of time. The third film in the franchise, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," stands out as the funniest and most light-hearted of the trilogy, with the series seemingly accepting its status as a bit campy and running with it.
The series' humorous turn can partially be credited to the addition of legendary James Bond franchise star Sean Connery as Indiana Jones' father, Henry Jones Sr., who joins his son on his latest adventure. The on-screen chemistry between Connery and Harrison Ford, gives the movie more of a buddy-adventure vibe than previous iterations, lending the movie a tone that stands out among the rest of the series. This, along with more humorous character turns from Denholm Elliot as Marcus Brody and John Rhys-Davies as Sallah, make it the most fun entry in the series by a longshot.
The series' humorous turn can partially be credited to the addition of legendary James Bond franchise star Sean Connery as Indiana Jones' father, Henry Jones Sr., who joins his son on his latest adventure. The on-screen chemistry between Connery and Harrison Ford, gives the movie more of a buddy-adventure vibe than previous iterations, lending the movie a tone that stands out among the rest of the series. This, along with more humorous character turns from Denholm Elliot as Marcus Brody and John Rhys-Davies as Sallah, make it the most fun entry in the series by a longshot.
- 9/14/2022
- by Matt Rainis
- Slash Film
In a recent appearance on the ReelBlend podcast, Quentin Tarantino offered no shortage of film opinions, discussing everything from his love for “Top Gun: Maverick” to a plethora of obscure 20th-century films. And while the “Pulp Fiction” director has never been known to shy away from offering a hot take, his opinion on the “Indiana Jones” franchise raised a few eyebrows.
When the subject turned to the world’s greatest archeologist, Tarantino made it clear that he has no affection for “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The 1989 threequel saw Sean Connery join the franchise as Indiana Jones’ father, Henry Jones Sr. The two men team up to search for the Holy Grail, but even the exciting new MacGuffin wasn’t enough to get Tarantino on board. In fact, he dislikes the film so much that he prefers 2008’s critically maligned “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
When the subject turned to the world’s greatest archeologist, Tarantino made it clear that he has no affection for “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” The 1989 threequel saw Sean Connery join the franchise as Indiana Jones’ father, Henry Jones Sr. The two men team up to search for the Holy Grail, but even the exciting new MacGuffin wasn’t enough to get Tarantino on board. In fact, he dislikes the film so much that he prefers 2008’s critically maligned “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
- 8/14/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Sean Connery’s experience on box office dud The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen ended up drawing a line under the mainstream careers of both the legendary actor and director Stephen Norrington. The two parties would frequently clash throughout a troubled shoot, but at least Connery had the benefit of being a major star who was paid $17 million for his efforts, while the latter hasn’t stepped behind the camera since.
During his self-imposed retirement, the Academy Award winner turned down a huge number of offers to make a comeback, which notably included a fourth Indiana Jones movie. Henry Jones Sr. was involved in several of the many drafts that the script went through over the course of two decades, but after speaking with Steven Spielberg, Connery made it clear that he wasn’t interested.
However, following his recent passing at the age of 90, it was revealed that Indiana Jones would...
During his self-imposed retirement, the Academy Award winner turned down a huge number of offers to make a comeback, which notably included a fourth Indiana Jones movie. Henry Jones Sr. was involved in several of the many drafts that the script went through over the course of two decades, but after speaking with Steven Spielberg, Connery made it clear that he wasn’t interested.
However, following his recent passing at the age of 90, it was revealed that Indiana Jones would...
- 1/13/2021
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Sean Connery may have only been twelve years older than Harrison Ford, but the chemistry between the two actors was so strong that you fully believe in their father/son dynamic throughout Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy was already a cinematic icon, and there weren’t a lot of people that would have convincingly been able to put the rugged adventurer in his place with a paternal glare or withering putdown, but Connery’s James Bond baggage made him the ideal candidate.
Creators Steven Spielberg and George Lucas admitted that the 007 actor was the one and only person that could realistically play Indiana Jones’ dad, and it also marked one of the rare times that the later-era Connery didn’t wear a toupee on the big screen in order to get fully into the mindset of a retired professor who gets drawn into his son’s latest globetrotting adventure.
Creators Steven Spielberg and George Lucas admitted that the 007 actor was the one and only person that could realistically play Indiana Jones’ dad, and it also marked one of the rare times that the later-era Connery didn’t wear a toupee on the big screen in order to get fully into the mindset of a retired professor who gets drawn into his son’s latest globetrotting adventure.
- 11/3/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Long before he even joined the franchise to play the titular hero’s estranged father, Sean Connery already had a huge influence on the Indiana Jones series. After all, Steven Spielberg had always wanted to helm a James Bond film, but when he and George Lucas decided to craft their own globetrotting blockbuster instead, they decided that an homage would be good enough.
Indeed, the fingerprints of the early 007 outings were seen all over Indy’s movies, and the iconic super spy clearly had a major influence on Spielberg and Lucas. And so, it only made sense that when it was time to introduce Henry Jones Sr. in The Last Crusade, Sean Connery was the one to play him.
The casting was absolutely perfect, and the chemistry he had with Harrison Ford was through the roof, with the pair’s relationship easily being the highlight of the film. And though...
Indeed, the fingerprints of the early 007 outings were seen all over Indy’s movies, and the iconic super spy clearly had a major influence on Spielberg and Lucas. And so, it only made sense that when it was time to introduce Henry Jones Sr. in The Last Crusade, Sean Connery was the one to play him.
The casting was absolutely perfect, and the chemistry he had with Harrison Ford was through the roof, with the pair’s relationship easily being the highlight of the film. And though...
- 11/3/2020
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Harrison Ford is remembering his onscreen father Sean Connery from “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” after the James Bond actor died on Saturday at age 90.
“He was my father…not in life…but in ‘Indy 3,'” Ford said in a statement to TheWrap. “You don’t know pleasure until someone pays you to take Sean Connery for a ride in the side car of a Russian motorcycle bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain trail and getting to watch him squirm. God, we had fun — if he’s in heaven, I hope they have golf courses. Rest in peace, dear friend.”
Connery joined Ford as Henry Jones Sr. in the Indiana Jones franchise in 1989’s third Indy film. And George Lucas, who created the franchise, also previously issued his own tribute to Connery.
“Sir Sean Connery, through his talent and drive, left an indelible mark in cinematic history. His audiences spanned generations,...
“He was my father…not in life…but in ‘Indy 3,'” Ford said in a statement to TheWrap. “You don’t know pleasure until someone pays you to take Sean Connery for a ride in the side car of a Russian motorcycle bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain trail and getting to watch him squirm. God, we had fun — if he’s in heaven, I hope they have golf courses. Rest in peace, dear friend.”
Connery joined Ford as Henry Jones Sr. in the Indiana Jones franchise in 1989’s third Indy film. And George Lucas, who created the franchise, also previously issued his own tribute to Connery.
“Sir Sean Connery, through his talent and drive, left an indelible mark in cinematic history. His audiences spanned generations,...
- 11/2/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Harrison Ford paid tribute to his Indiana Jones’ father, Sean Connery. The legendary actor died Saturday at his home in the Bahamas. He was 90.
Among Connery’s numerous, iconic roles and films, one of his most beloved was Henry Jones Sr. in 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
“He was my father … not in life … but in Indy 3,” Ford said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “You don’t know pleasure until someone pays you to take Sean Connery for a ride in the sidecar of a Russian motorcycle bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain ...
Among Connery’s numerous, iconic roles and films, one of his most beloved was Henry Jones Sr. in 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
“He was my father … not in life … but in Indy 3,” Ford said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “You don’t know pleasure until someone pays you to take Sean Connery for a ride in the sidecar of a Russian motorcycle bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain ...
- 11/2/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Harrison Ford paid tribute to his Indiana Jones’ father, Sean Connery. The legendary actor died Saturday at his home in the Bahamas. He was 90.
Among Connery’s numerous, iconic roles and films, one of his most beloved was Henry Jones Sr. in 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
“He was my father … not in life … but in Indy 3,” Ford said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “You don’t know pleasure until someone pays you to take Sean Connery for a ride in the sidecar of a Russian motorcycle bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain ...
Among Connery’s numerous, iconic roles and films, one of his most beloved was Henry Jones Sr. in 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
“He was my father … not in life … but in Indy 3,” Ford said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “You don’t know pleasure until someone pays you to take Sean Connery for a ride in the sidecar of a Russian motorcycle bouncing along a bumpy, twisty mountain ...
- 11/2/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Long before he even joined the ensemble as the title hero’s estranged father, Sean Connery already had a huge influence on the Indiana Jones franchise. Steven Spielberg had always wanted to direct a James Bond movie, but when he and George Lucas decided to create their own globetrotting blockbuster based on their shared love of adventure serials, they decided that an homage would suffice.
Of course, the Bond films always start with a pre-credits action scene, which is something that the bearded duo lifted directly for Raiders of the Lost Ark‘s iconic opening salvo, while the fingerprints of Goldfinger and Dr. No are all over Temple of Doom‘s casino sequence. And so, when the decision was made to introduce Henry Jones Sr. in The Last Crusade, Spielberg and Lucas knew that there was only one man for the job.
Nobody else could have played Indiana Jones’ father other than 007 himself,...
Of course, the Bond films always start with a pre-credits action scene, which is something that the bearded duo lifted directly for Raiders of the Lost Ark‘s iconic opening salvo, while the fingerprints of Goldfinger and Dr. No are all over Temple of Doom‘s casino sequence. And so, when the decision was made to introduce Henry Jones Sr. in The Last Crusade, Spielberg and Lucas knew that there was only one man for the job.
Nobody else could have played Indiana Jones’ father other than 007 himself,...
- 11/1/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Sorry, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. While you all tried your best to inhabit Hollywood’s most iconic secret agent, none of you could upstage the masculine allure and suave cool of the first man to take on the role of James Bond.
While Sean Connery, who is dead at age 90 on Saturday, went on to do a wide range of notable films after headlining seven 007 adventures starting with 1962’s “Dr. No” and and ending with 1983’s “Never Say Never Again.” From the first time he said, “The name’s Bond … James Bond,” the charismatic Scotsman would own the role.
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Craig, who is about to leave the franchise once the pandemic-delayed “No Time to Die” is eventually released, shared his thoughts in a statement about his predecessor, saying “Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and much more.
While Sean Connery, who is dead at age 90 on Saturday, went on to do a wide range of notable films after headlining seven 007 adventures starting with 1962’s “Dr. No” and and ending with 1983’s “Never Say Never Again.” From the first time he said, “The name’s Bond … James Bond,” the charismatic Scotsman would own the role.
SEEJames Bond: Every 007 movie ranked worst to best
Craig, who is about to leave the franchise once the pandemic-delayed “No Time to Die” is eventually released, shared his thoughts in a statement about his predecessor, saying “Sir Sean Connery will be remembered as Bond and much more.
- 10/31/2020
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Sean Connery, one of the truly iconic actors of Hollywood, died overnight in the Bahamas at the age of 90. No cause of death was announced.
The Scottish actor’s career spanned five-decades in which he played a wide range of unforgettable characters, many of them iconic on their own. But he will always be known as the first, best and most recognizable actor to play the British Spy with the license to kill, James Bond. He played Agent 007 in seven movies, beginning with the first James Bond movie Dr. No in 1962.
But Connery was no mere espionage agent, and he certainly wasn’t secret. Connery starred opposite Tippi Hedren in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1964 film Marnie. He stood out in a crowded all-star cast in Murder on the Orient Express from 1974. He escaped Alcatraz in The Rock (1996), defected to the United States in The Hunt for Red October, saved the day...
The Scottish actor’s career spanned five-decades in which he played a wide range of unforgettable characters, many of them iconic on their own. But he will always be known as the first, best and most recognizable actor to play the British Spy with the license to kill, James Bond. He played Agent 007 in seven movies, beginning with the first James Bond movie Dr. No in 1962.
But Connery was no mere espionage agent, and he certainly wasn’t secret. Connery starred opposite Tippi Hedren in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1964 film Marnie. He stood out in a crowded all-star cast in Murder on the Orient Express from 1974. He escaped Alcatraz in The Rock (1996), defected to the United States in The Hunt for Red October, saved the day...
- 10/31/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
Scottish actor Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. His son Jason Connery told the BBC his father had died peacefully in the Bahamas after a long illness.
Famous for his dashing good looks, strapping physique and abundance of charisma, Connery was the first actor to portray James Bond in film, starring in seven entries in the franchise from Dr No to Never Say Never Again. He was also an Oscar-winner for his supporting turn in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables, his sole nomination from the Academy, and he received two BAFTAs including an honorary Fellowship Award. He was awarded a knighthood in 2000.
Early years
Born in Edinburgh in 1930, Connery joined the Royal Navy at the age of 16 before being discharged three years later on medical grounds. He took numerous other jobs including being a lifeguard, lorry driver and an artist’s model before his bodybuilding led him...
Famous for his dashing good looks, strapping physique and abundance of charisma, Connery was the first actor to portray James Bond in film, starring in seven entries in the franchise from Dr No to Never Say Never Again. He was also an Oscar-winner for his supporting turn in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables, his sole nomination from the Academy, and he received two BAFTAs including an honorary Fellowship Award. He was awarded a knighthood in 2000.
Early years
Born in Edinburgh in 1930, Connery joined the Royal Navy at the age of 16 before being discharged three years later on medical grounds. He took numerous other jobs including being a lifeguard, lorry driver and an artist’s model before his bodybuilding led him...
- 10/31/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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