In the history of modern film there are
only a handful of true icons. I don't think any of you would argue
that INDIANA JONES is towards the top of that list.
As the new film has hit theaters and
quickly rocketed to the top of the box office we are once again
engulfed in INDYMANIA and it is the perfect time to rediscover the
films that have brought us to that point.
A new box set of the original trilogy
all in their Special Edition forms in now out and it is quite simply
a must have addition to any true film fans collection. Granted these
films are not horror films in the technical sense but if you are a
fan of the genre then there is no way in hell that you are not a fan
of these films.
As expected the set includes RAIDERS OF
THE LOST ARK, INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM and INDIANA JONES
AND THE LAST CRUSADE. I really don't think that there is any need to
go into any detail as to what these films are about but needless to
say they are all 3 classics and if you don't yet have them in your
collection then this is the perfect time to add them.
The price is right as well, you can own
all three of the films for less than $40 and it all comes packaged in
that nifty little packaging that you see on the right hand margin.
And extras out the old whazoo, check
out this list:
New Introductions to the films by
Steven Speilberg & George Lucas.
STORYBOARDS, unless
something differs greatly from the film, I have trouble sitting
through these:
2) Snakes Alive! The Well Of Souls. - From Lost
Ark
3) Hold On To Your Hat! The Coal Mine Chase. - From Temple
of Doom.
4) The Birth Of the Action Hero! The Last Crusade
Opening Scene.
MEMORIES, modern interviews with those who
worked on the films back then. These are always a little jaded for
me.
5) The Indy Trilogy, A Crystal Clear Appreciation. - The
cast & crew of the new movie talk about how well they like the
original three.
6) Indy's Women Reminisce. - a reunion of Indy's
main women.
7) Indy's Friends & Enemies. - Steve, George, &
the writers discuss character creation, including a look at the new
movie.
8) Creepy Crawlies. - Steve George & Frank Marshall
remenisce about snakes, bugs & rats.
BEHIND THE SCENES,
new documentaries about the making of the originals:
9) The
Mystery Of The Melting Face. - a re-creation of the original special
effect in "Ark".
10) Discover Adventure On Location
with Indy. - A slightly misleading title as this is also a modern
day travel around the world, showing where the films were originally
shot.
11) Photo Galleries from each film.
And then there
is:
12) LEGO Indiana Jones.- promotional demo games.
A lot of really, really good stuff and
when put together with the three films it is an exhaustive journey
into the Indiana Jones world.
Must have, must have, must have. What
else do you need to know.
INDIANA JONES: THE ADVENTURE
COLLECTION is available now everywhere.
