Podcast # 257 – “Raiders of the Lost Ark” – 0912.13

This weekend I cover one of my all-time favorite movies, “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” This isn’t Sci-Fi, but it is one of the greatest adventure films ever made and is one I enjoy everytime I sit down to watch it.  Plus it has the creative team of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg and of course Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones that make this film simply overflow with creativity and genius.  I do talk a bit at the start of the podcast about some Sci-Fi TV (especially “Dollhouse”) as well as a little about “Star Trek” and William Shatner’s recent guest spot on the Jimmy Kimmel show, but the main chuck of the podcast this week is “Raiders.”

I go over the origins of the movie and how it all got started.  It’s interesting to look back now and how a good number of things had to come together to get this project started and made.  From early talk between George and Steven to later working on the script and casting the iconic characters.  It really all looks pretty incredible now how all the pieces fell into place.  I mention some of the other potential choices to play the various parts, but it’s hard to imagine anyone else in these roles now.  Of course I play quite a few clips from the movie and share some my favorite moments and some behind the scenes info on the production.  There is a great deal of information out there on this movie and also a great reference book called, “The Complete Making of Indiana Jones” by J.W. Rinzler that I referenced in doing this podcast.  Some of the stories I had heard before, but some were new.  I also play several audio comments from listeners that share their thoughts on the movie and what they remember about the first time they saw it.  Great stuff guys and thanks so much for sending those in for the show.  It’s a real treat to cover such a fun and great movie for all of you and I had a great time doing this cast.

Make sure to come back next weekend when I will be looking at the Voyager episode, “11:59.”  And stay warm and safe until then.  Talk to you next week!

Podcast:  http://www.treksinscifi.com/podcasts/TreksinSciFi_257_Raiders.mp3