#83 - ”Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) with Nicholas Pepin from ”Pop Culture Roulette”

2023-06-09

Released just three years after the iconic "Raiders of the Lost Ark," this action-packed prequel takes us back to the 1930s, where we find our intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones in a web of peril when he becomes entangled with a ruthless cult hell-bent on capturing the mystical Sankara Stones and enslaving an entire village. Joined by reluctant lounge singer Willie Scott and the wise-cracking Short Round, Dr. Jones battles his way through treacherous jungles, dark catacombs, and a heart-stopping mine cart chase that had...

So, grab your fedora, dust off your leather jacket, and prepare for an exotic dinner you will never forget as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin from "Pop Culture Roulette" Podcast, discuss "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" from 1984 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback.

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

One of the biggest mysteries in the Indiana Jones franchise is how the first human sacrifice victim manages to survive after having his heart ripped out of his chest. This is likely due to the magical nature of the stones.
The team of Lucas, Huyck, and Katz had been working on the production of Radioland Murders since the early 1970s. The opening music from that script was utilized in Temple of Doom. According to Spielberg, George wanted to begin the movie with a musical number that featured a Busby Berkeley dance routine. In their story meetings, George constantly reminded Steven of his desire to direct musicals, and Steven found the idea intriguing.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo

“The Making of the Temple of Doom: Indiana Jones Behind the Scenes” Documentary

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