THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980). The debut of Star Wars superstars Lando, Yoda, the Emperor, and Boba Fett. This is me, towards the end of April 1980, less than a month before the original release of EMPIRE: I was well aware that "Star Wars 2" was on the way, and had already sent four cut-out … Continue reading THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK – some thoughts and memories
#2 on the list? STAR WARS (1977). I first remember becoming aware of STAR WARS by looking through a book my older brother had. I didn't know how to read at the time, but there were a ton of cool pictures that I spent a lot of time looking at. Anything that had robots and … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #2
Whew! We made it to my top 3. But really, for all practical purposes, I think of the original SW trilogy and RAIDERS as a 4-way tie for first place, so I'm splitting hairs here. And I'm giving 3rd place to RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981). I only saw this once in the theater, … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #3
There are only four movies left to add to this list - RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and the original STAR WARS trilogy. These aren't just my four favorite SW/IJ movies. These are my four favorite movies period. The thought of not putting any of them in the #1 spot is painful. So here we … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #4
#5 on the list is INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989). Only saw this once in the theater, but wow, what an amazing experience! Packed with so much first-rate action and humor! First of all, Sean Connery as Dr. Henry Jones is without a doubt the best supporting character in an IJ film. His … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #5
My choice for #6 on the SW/Indy list is: THE FORCE AWAKENS (2015). I saw it five times in the theater, and there is no other SW movie, outside of the original trilogy, that catches lightning in a bottle with the characters like this one does. The interaction between Poe and Finn, and then … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #6
Good morning, and welcome back! Today I'm adding #7 to my list that ranks the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies. INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) Sadly, I never saw this in the theater. I'm not sure if my parents had caught wind of the ripping-out-the-heart scene and decided to pass on … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #7
My choice for #8 on the SW/Indy list is: REVENGE OF THE SITH (2005). I saw this five times in the theater, and I know many fans are not crazy about the prequels, but I have to say that I enjoy this movie a lot. The first 23 minutes is an outstanding dose of SW … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #8
Welcome back! Today I'm adding #9 to my list that ranks the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies. ROGUE ONE (2016). I only saw it once in the theater. Not because I didn't like it, but sadly, I didn't get around to seeing it more times before it left theaters. Here's what I love: K-2SO! … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #9
Good morning, everyone! Today I'm adding #10 to my list that ranks the Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies. SOLO (2018). I saw this three times in the theater and had a blast each time! It takes place in a fun time era to explore, between REVENGE OF THE SITH and STAR WARS. (Luke was … Continue reading Ranking the Star Wars and Indiana Jones Movies #10
