#077 - "Raiders of the Lost Ark" - Spielberg’s Genius Filmmaking That Made This Movie a Masterpiece

This week, we’re talking about INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK—a film that is textbook perfect in almost all aspects. We’ll break down its themes, explore deeper meanings behind the scenes, and discuss character motivations. Plus, we’ll talk a little sh*t.

INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK is about:  Epic tale in which an intrepid archaeologist tries to beat a band of Nazis to a unique religious relic which is central to their plans for world domination. Battling against a snake phobia and a vengeful ex-girlfriend, Indiana Jones is in constant peril, making hair's-breadth escapes at every turn in this celebration of the innocent adventure movies of an earlier era.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Post movie rating & reaction

00:08:11 Breaking down it's perfect opening scene

00:12:55 Flawless execution setting the stakes

00:16:48 Love interest + genius foreshadowing

00:20:56 The interesting thing about 'the whip'

00:24:18 Discussing the iconic casting

00:27:17 The original version of the character

00:31:49 The ark seemed kinda easy to get + snake talk

00:38:37 The accidental iconic moment

00:43:17 Why the ark burns the box it's held in

00:48:47 Why don't they make movies like this anymore? 

00:57:19 Final thoughts

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