Ep1220: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - Live 45th Anniversary Roundtable Review
Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 45 this year and, for Earth's Mightiest Critics, Steven Spielberg's globe-spanning archeological adventure is a foundational part of their love of movies! But after nearly half a century and countless viewings, there's still a lot to discover about Harrison Ford's fascist-fighting scoundrel--and his intriguing relationship with faith.
Tonight, the EMC will pay tribute to a great film and dig into the character's decades-long struggle with various aspects of belief, non-belief, and everything in between.
Join us as we unearth the secrets of Raiders's enduring legacy and the Indy franchise's spiritual thematic resonance! We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!
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As mentioned in the show, Ian recently saw Raiders of the Lost Ark at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, as part of the "Auditorium Philms" series--in which attendees watch classic movies projected on the big screen, with live orchestral accompaniment! Check out the full 2026 lineup here!
Also mentioned in the show was Ian's recent appearance on The Spoiler Room Podcast, discussing Wall-E. Give a listen!
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