Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have often referenced each other's work in their films, going back to this Star Wars Easter ...

Raiders of the Lost Ark is a bona fide adventure classic. Released in 1981, it not only launched Indiana Jones into pop culture legend but also helped redefine the action-adventure genre. But even ...

‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’: THR’s 1981 Review. On June 12, 1981, America met Indiana Jones when George Lucas and Steven Spielberg brought Raiders of the Lost Ark to theaters.

1981 saw the release of the widely successful Indiana Jones film Raiders of the Lost Ark.The film was based on a story by the Star Wars creator and directed by Spielberg. The debut of the Indiana ...

The New York Daily News gave “Raiders of the Lost Ark” three and a half stars. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 79°F. Friday, June 20th 2025 Daily News e-Edition.

For Oscar-winning film composer Michael Giacchino (“Up”), Steven Spielberg’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark” is the defining movie of his life. It’s what sparked his love of movies and film ...

There's at least one other "Star Wars" reference in "Raiders of the Lost Ark." When Indy is in the Well of Souls, another droid can be seen in the hieroglyphics behind the title character.

Playing René Belloq in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” is something English actor Paul Freeman has always taken pride in. “The fact that it just keeps giving is wonderful,” he says. Portraying ...