New Indy Trailer is Up

The teaser trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, is now out. Here's a copy I found on YouTube:

You can find a higher resolution one over at the official Indiana Jones website. It looks very much like Indy is going up against both the Russians and the US Government this time. I especially like the look of the warehouse action scene... I was amused by Indy cracking his whip in time to the music. Also as someone has pointed out to me... that warehouse does look a bit familiar. ;-)

It looks like the same place that they stowed the Ark of the Covenant at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark. It'd be great to see the Ark again... but I don't think they'll touch on it, aside from (if we're lucky), maybe a double-take on Indy's part as he passes a broken box with the Ark inside.

Some people might look at the trailer and think "cheesy", but that's actually part of the charm of Indiana Jones. Don't believe me? Take a look at what for me is one of the most memorable clips from Raiders (although there are many more):

That is typical Indy... going up against ridiculously silly odds...but it is so entertaining. My hopes are still there for the fourth installment. How about yours?

Security Measures

Some sneaky person keeps taking crafty swigs out of my fruit juice carton at work.

It is really annoying!

I buy a large carton as there is just enough to last me 1 glass a day for the whole week, it saves me money and keeps me healthy too. When I poured myself a glass for lunch yesterday, I noticed that the carton was a lot lighter than it should be... about ooo I don't know a glass full lighter? I was not impressed; so I got grumpy about it... had a rant... and tried to think no more about the matter.

I came in from lunch today and was about to pour myself another glass... when lo and behold, there was only something like 2 cubic centimetres left! This is ridiculous. I've been advised to label it up... but to me, that isn't the issue. As I see it, I don't feel I should have to be in a place where I have to take protective measures over something as trivial as my lunch.

And then it hit me... I need to make my drink more secure... I had something like this in mind:

Of course, that little clip is a timely reminder that the title to the fourth Indiana Jones movie has finally been announced - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I agree with a lot of people on this, it sounds a little too wordy. They need to drop a word somewhere... I'd lose "crystal" personally. I'm really looking forward to it...but I hope Lucas sticks close to the spirit of the original 3... and doesn't get too preachy or up himself, we don't need any "Greedo fires first" nonsense, or politically correct messages. Let Indy be as irreverent as he ever was - it's supposed to be the 1950's after all!

Here's a shot of the principal cast along with Steven Spielberg (who is of course directing).

Yes that's cockney sparrow Ray Winstone in the background, Shia Le Beouf ... fresh from Transformers is also tagging along and as you can see Karen Allen is back. I've actually just bought a DVD of Starman - the 80's classic science fiction film she starred in with Jeff Bridges. It's a lovely film, a little drawn out but very moving in places. I've been meaning to get hold of it for some time.

Back to Indy and my orange juice issue to finish with... and if the ancient South American security system is a little too elaborate and unworkable to defend my lunch... I could always try this cheaper alternative:

Till next time.... God bless

N