Travis Simpkins

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Night at the Museum (2006): Ben Stiller as a Security Guard and Exhibits that Come to Life

Directed by Shawn Levy, Night at the Museum (2006) received mixed reviews from critics, but nevertheless struck a chord with young folks and family-based audiences. Thoroughly funny and entertaining, based on a 1993 children's book, the story focuses on a newly-hired night watchman at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, and the chaos he faces as the exhibits come to life at night... thanks to the supernatural power of an ancient Egyptian tablet on the premises. The cast is great, including Ben Stiller in the lead role, Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Owen Wilson and Ricky Gervais.

: Night at the Museum

Ben Stiller: Night at the Museum

Ricky Gervais: Night at the Museum

Ben Stiller: Night at the Museum

Robin Williams and Ben Stiller: Night at the Museum

Ben Stiller: Night at the Museum

Owen Wilson: Night at the Museum

Easter Island Head: Night at the Museum

Ben Stiller and Robin Williams: Night at the Museum

Ben Stiller: Night at the Museum

"Night at the Museum"- movie trailer

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989): Harrison Ford, Sean Connery and the Holy Grail

Directed by Steven Spielberg, based on a story by George Lucas, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) is the third installment in the franchise and finds the famed archaeologist on a quest to find the Holy Grail. The story concerns Indiana Jones and his father, a Holy Grail scholar, who gets kidnapped by the Nazis and their subsequent journey to find the legendary cup of Christ. Beautiful locations, great action and historical backdrops make this one of the most entertaining of the four Indiana Jones films. Harrison Ford reprises his role as Indiana Jones. Sean Connery expertly plays his father. The supporting cast is great as well, including Denholm Elliott, Alison Doody, Julian Glover and John Rhys-Davies.