Take Harrison Ford, give him a hat, a bullwhip and a brilliant script and you have one of the greatest adventure movies ever made. Raiders Of The Lost Ark ($10) introduced us to the brilliant archaeologist Indiana Jones, a man with a penchant for getting himself into some quite bizarre situations. Directed by Steven Spielberg and with a worthy supporting cast that includes Karen Allen and Paul Freeman, this movie is race between Jones and the Nazis to find the legendary Ark of the Covenant. It’s hard to believe its been 33 years since this movie was first released, and it is as enjoyable today as it was back then.
There are a number of movies based on the life of King Arthur, but the 1981 version, Excalibur ($10) is the one by which all others are judged. The movie was directed by John Boorman and stars such greats as Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Paul Geoffrey, Nicol Williamson, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, Patrick Stewart and […]