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Martin Lieberman and the Indiana Jones Review

25 May

It starts with the hat.

That’s the first thing we see when Indiana Jones is re-introduced to us after a 19-year absence from the big screen. And then the man, in shadow, picks up his iconic headgear, puts it on, and we see his familiar profile.

It’s fitting that this is how we first see the character, because so much of what is beloved about the Indiana Jones series of films is the title character himself, not so much the plots or the sought-after artifact, and his presence, his shadow, lords over the whole proceeding.

And while Indy’s looking a bit older now, I’m happy to say he hasn’t lost his charm. Welcome back. Continue reading