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Episode 85 : Raiders Of The Lost Ark
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As soon as it hit theaters, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK became the blockbuster pinnacle of where imagination meets adventure. Forty years after its release, this powerhouse pairing of George Lucas & Steven Spielberg remains a massive achievement within its genre, the film to which all others are compared. And the journey of how Indiana Jones became an icon is a complex & wild ride all by itself.
//**Discussions include**//
Origin story & humble, inspired development behind Indiana Jones, plus the early partnership between Lucas & Spielberg; brazen dealings with the studio over production; shooting hardships, injuries & behind the scenes stories; the strength behind RAIDERS’ lead actors, plus early casting possibilities; what makes this a thrilling & crowd-pleasing experience; the glorious, multi-layered score, reception & franchise.
Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman & John Rhys-Davies star in RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981). Directed by Steven Spielberg.
//**Picks of the Week**//
• Lindsay’s Pick: STARMAN (1984). Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith. /// Directed by John Carpenter.
• Justin’s Pick: REGARDING HENRY (1991). Harrison Ford, Annette Bening. /// Directed by Mike Nichols.
//**MurrayMoment**//
Karen Allen’s experience of working with Bill on SCROOGED (1988).
//**Final Thoughts on RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.**//
—Next Episode: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994)!—
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