Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): Indiana Jones Helps Popularize Archaeology

     Directed by Steven Spielberg, from a story by George Lucas, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was inspired by the serials of the 1930's and 1940's… and made Archaeology seem cool and adventurous to a younger audience. The WWII era story concerns Indiana Jones, charged with finding the fabled Ark of the Covenant in Egypt before Adolf Hitler can get hold of it. Hitler believes that the Biblical artifact will make his Nazi army invincible. Historical accuracy is set aside for spectacle and entertainment. Harrison Ford is excellent as Indiana Jones. Karen Allen is beautiful as Marian Ravenwood. The supporting cast is good as well, including John Rhys-Davies and Denholm Elliot. 

Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Staff of Ra: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

The Ark of the Covenant: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Karen Allen: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Harrison Ford fights the German Mechanic: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

The Ark of the Covenant: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

The Ark of the Covenant: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Harrison Ford: Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark

"Raiders of the Lost Ark"- movie trailer

Absolute Power (1997): Clint Eastwood as a Master Thief, a Heist and the President of the United States

     Produced, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, and written by William Goldman, Absolute Power (1997) is a superb political thriller mixed with a heist film. The story concerns a master jewel thief who hides during a heist, and witnesses a woman murdered by the Secret Service and the President of the United States. Mind games, cat and mouse tricks and masterful direction play out nicely as the story unfolds. Clint Eastwood is wonderful as the aging burglar. Gene Hackman is great as the President. Ed Harris is dedicated as the detective assigned to the case. The rest of the cast is good as well, including Scott Glenn, E.G. Marshall (in his final film role), Laura Linney and Judy Davis.

Clint Eastwood: Absolute Power

: Absolute Power

: Absolute Power

: Absolute Power

Clint Eastwood: Absolute Power

: Absolute Power

Gene Hackman: Absolute Power

Ed Harris and Clint Eastwood: Absolute Power

Ed Harris and Clint Eastwood: Absolute Powere

Clint Eastwood: Absolute Power

Clint Eastwood: Absolute Power

"Absolute Power"- movie trailer

Lindsay Fine Art Ltd.: Review of "The History of Loot and Stolen Art" by Travis Simpkins

Ivan Lindsay: Review of "History of Loot and Stolen Art" by Travis Simpkins

     A brief review I wrote for Unicorn Press (London, England) of Ivan Lindsay's "History of Loot and Stolen Art" is up on the Lindsay Fine Art Ltd. website here:

www.russianartdealer.com- Review by Travis Simpkins of Ivan Lindsay's "History of Loot and Stolen Art"

Lindsay: Review of "History of Loot/Stolen Art" by Travis Simpkins