Friday and Saturday we partnered with a church youth group to have an Indiana Jones marathon overnighter. Three Indiana Jones movies from Friday night to Saturday morning, then we went to see the newest one at noon. We had a great time haning out with kids, laughing, playing and watching movies. I forgot how good the movies were and it’s always fun to share them with kids experience them for the first time. Raiders and Crusade are by far the best ones in my opinion.

But the Crystal Skull… oh boy. I’ll tell ya, I wanted so bad to like that movie. I really did. But watching it, I got the same feeling I had when I watched Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. I came in with great love for these movies and high expectations. And none of my expectations were met. It was crap.  My friend summed up the movie the best way possible when he said, “You know if it had been The Mummy 4, it would have been awesome. But I expect more from Indiana Jones.” I won’t list any spoilers, but I will give you a few grievances: aliens, swinging from trees like Tarzan (I’m not kidding), Indy surviving an atomic bomb blast and fighting monkeys to say a few. Shame on you George Lucas and Steven Spielberg for wasting our nostalgia to simply make a buck. Indy will survive in our memories, but the fedora is a bit tarnished.

Any one else feel that way?

Heather sent me a link to the great blog, “Stuff Christians Like” and they featured this hilarious game: “Indian Jones or the Bible.”

So, take the test, if you fail, your salvation may be in jeopardy.

1. When the ark was opened up, everyone’s face melted.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

2. When the ark slipped and someone tried to steady it, that person died instantly.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

3. In a plot twist, the hero is thrown into a pit full of lions.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

4. In a plot twist, the hero falls into a pit full of snakes
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

5. Someone is rescued by an eagle.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones
C. The Lord of the Rings (ohhh trick question)

6. Poisonous snakes come out of no where and a brass snake must be made to help ward them off.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

7. The natives are restless and in a fit of worship pull the still beating heart out of a human sacrifice.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

8. The natives are restless and tell their king they’ve turned into cannibals.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

9. The ark is mistreated, forgotten and lost somewhere no one will find it.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

10. As if by a miracle, a character is able to walk across a terrifying expanse as if on an invisible sidewalk.
A. The Bible
B. Indiana Jones

(for the rest of the list… go here)

Or if you feel like testing your Indy IQ go here for a harder challenge.

Jones happens today and I’m excited. Any one else pumped?

For the Jones enthusiasts, you can buy the “Indiana Jones Handbook” filled with diagrams like this one (to the left)  on how to properly crack a whip. You never know when an adventure might break out. This book could save your life.

For more go here.

We’re having an Jones-a-thon next weekend with many youth who haven’t experienced Dr. Jones. It should be fun, but it means I have to wait a week. Ain’t nostalgia great!

You all remember the children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are“? I’ve read it recently to my kids and then saw an article today about it being made into a movie. The book is a bit wacky, but nothing touches this clip from the upcoming film. It’s a movie by Spike Jonze. So it’s bizarre then? Check. And not for kids? Double check.

On and on a completely different note, here’s the new trailer for the upcoming Indiana Jones movie.