Most Anticipated Summer Movies of ’08: #3 and #4

#3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (May 22nd)
Walking into Iron Man last Sunday I could not have been more apathetic towards the latest Lucas/Spielberg film. Sure it would be cool to see Indy back and the return of Karen Allen made my geek heart all a flutter but what would really be accomplished by another Indy film? Well after seeing the latest trailer the answer is a whole lot of frakking fun! I’m an acknowledged Spielberg hater but the man’s best work has come directing the hero in the fedora and it certainly looks like he’s out to top himself. The classic matinee serials that inspired the original still look to be what motivates Lucas’ storytelling and the wit and action that have driven the previous films looks to be on full display. Not sure how much I love Shia LaBeouf stepping in as an obvious sequel vehicle but the kids a bonafide star in the making who’s not just another pretty face. If you weren’t jazzed by this trailer, then Indy might just be too old for you.


#4. The X-Files: I Want to Believe (July 25th)
Anyone remember when Buffy was just a botched movie premise or there was no such thing as a Jater or a Skater? Yes prior to the Whedonverse or Lost us cult TV followers had a little show called The X-Files and Mulder and Scully. After what seems like an eternity our agents are coming back to us although in what form seems to be a mystery. After the somewhat unsatisfying ending of the series we were left with our heroes facing a 2012 alien apocalypse they seemed powerless to prevent. Now we find them out of the FBI and living “normal” lives…that is until a case that has X written all over it comes to light. Creator Chris Carter says the new film avoids the alien mythology and instead focuses more on the monster of the week formula that many fans loved. Personally I’d prefer another mythology movie but I’m guessing Carter and Fox will be more then happy to give us one if this films strong enough to reawaken the passion of the X-Files fans and maybe even create some new ones.