In the first three movies, the university where Dr. Jones teaches is scrupulously unmentioned. In fact, the university scenes in Raiders were shot in California and England. However the movie does tell us that Jones attended University of Chicago as a student. There were even a few episodes of the TV series that took place in Chicago (with cameos by historical figures like Elliot Ness and Ernest Hemingway). Might the new installment make the Hyde Park connection more explicit?
Ebert mentions in his review that John Hurt plays Professor Oxley, an "elderly colleague from the University of Chicago." And there were rumors (which can't be confirmed) that there was some second unit photography around campus. Who knows? In any case, we aren't expecting to see much of it onscreen. We're pretty sure that the jungles of South America will be a little more exciting than the Midway. At least as exciting as the face-off this Thursday between the Cubs and Indy.
Do you plan to catch it opening weekend?
Photo via Paramount Pictures
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Why is everyone making a point of mentioning that the Cubs are featuring an Indy ad on their schedule? every fucking team in baseball is doing it, even if they don't have an off day on Thursday.
I read the "Indiana Jones" review Michael Phillips (Trib) did the other day. Normally, I agree with his reviews, but I almost punched a hole through my paper when he said "Indiana Jones—let's be honest—never was a memorable movie character."
Indiana fucking Jones is NOT a memorable movie character? Then why the fuck would anyone make 4 MOVIES that are CALLED "Indiana Jones"? Seriously?? SERIOUSLY??? Where did this guy study film?
What a doofus.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-indiana-jones-review-080519-ht,0,1951346.story
Makes sense given the history the U of C has a long history with Egyptology and, more generally, "Oriental" archaeology. James Henry Breasted, for example.
@rhoswhen:
Ugh. It's akin to Terrence Raffety's recent assertion that Vertgo "hasn’t been terribly influential." Phhhfffft. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/11/movies/11raff.html
smussy, that trib writer is indeed a douche.
either way, i'm gonna save my money and see the "Sex and the City" movie next week instead. i'm a carrie.
Peteypants: Do what my wife and I are doing and have an Indiana Jones/Sex & the City double feature. =)
@ Rob:
Touché.
Does anyone know where I can buy tickets to see the Cubs play the Indiana Joneses?
Come on! Indy isn't elitest or out-of-touch enough to be from Hyde Park.
I could have sworn there was a sign saying "University of Chicago" in the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark...maybe I made it up, though? Or maybe they were just visiting?
Either way, let's take a moment and imagine Indiana Jones running for president...I doubt he'd get called "latte-drinking."
Indy would never have endorsed Todd Stroger.