Sardonicast 82: The Indiana Jones Series

[@ajzeg01]

Adum: 😒 - Indy movies 😏 - Indie movies

[@SerbStar2011]

Underrated comment

[@themightyblat5007]

Mwah, chefs kiss to this perfect comment.

[@igotashake]

i want to french kiss this comment

[@vafanapoli5396]

Underrated comment💀💀

[@ileachoffeverything6535]

lol

[@rcurl44]

"Genuinely love Temple of Doom. Will definitely buy it. 6/10" Oh Adum. Never change

[@chrisjoshuaperez4708]

He tries to rate things objectively so I'm not at all surprised when he does this anymore lol

[@HOTD108_]

@@chrisjoshuaperez4708 But there's no such thing as an objective evaluation of art? That's what seperates art from mathematics. Adam is smart enough to know that, so I think you're wrong.

[@chrisjoshuaperez4708]

@@HOTD108_ um, no, I'm not wrong lol. Yes, obviously he and I both understand art isn't objective and he acknowledges that, but he says he tries to be as objective as possible, but he also he knows he can't be. He has said this time and time again so maybe you missed it idk. No worries though, just a misunderstanding.

[@ohno5507]

@@HOTD108_ I mean, there's plenty of games and movies that I absolutely love, but would rate around there. For example, I love the movie Session 9, even if it's incredibly flawed. I love the game Fable 3, even if it's kind of shit. It's very much possible to enjoy a movie despite acknowledging its flaws.

[@HOTD108_]

@@Vincent_Luciano_Simpson I hate Batman Vs Superman, but I would never in a million years so it's objectively bad, because to say such a thing would undermine the foundation of art itself.

[@PulpandArt]

Oh so you are finally talking about the adult movie series "In Diana Jones". Thank you guys.

[@benabramowitz18]

Is that a prequel to _Inside Llewyn Davis?_

[@mathemachickenmadge2963]

@@benabramowitz18 No but it’s in the same shared cinematic universe

[@willnovak4173]

Actually, they’re talking about the classic blockbuster Imbiamba Jombes

[@YggdrasilAudio]

When will they do masterpieces like "Shaving Ryan's Privates" and "Glad he ate her"?

[@elijahcerrato9213]

I’m

[@vladimirpolusyan]

00:00 - Intro 1:29 - Lola Bunny's tits 6:17 - The Indiana Jones franchise 6:49 - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (SPOILERS) 36:40 - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (SPOILERS) 1:03:51 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (SPOILERS) 1:37:35 - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (SPOILERS) 2:21:54 - Q&A 2:22:04 - Q1: Adam said in the last episode that he doesn't like the idea that people will only watch something different when it has a superhero label on it. Is it really a bad thing that this seems to be the case considering people won't watch something alternative at all when it doesn't have a superhero or franchise related to it? 2:32:01 - Q2: My impression from listening to the podcast is that you guys all think of movies as a form of art that you enjoy. What are some mediums of art that you don't enjoy yet but you'd like to enjoy in the future? 2:35:16 - Q3: After listening to your episode about pirating movies I'd like to ask you what your thoughts are on emulating video games. Do you frequently download and emulate games or does it feel too immoral for you? Does the argument of failing to provide a product to people apply when they have no literal way to play a game like Mother 3 or games released outside of a region? Alex's recommendation for the next episode is Paddington 2 (2017)

[@naniwo4438]

Thanks

[@nyledennin9745]

Lmao I saw Lola bunny’s tits and thought this was a joke

[@MisterDriskul]

@@nyledennin9745 You saw them?! Can I see them too?

[@JaydevRaol]

Thanks

[@Advent3546]

Fuck yeah Paddington 2!!

[@Jormbis]

I just realized something after Alex recommended Bahubali 2. Adam recommends the artsy films. Ralph recommends the fun and culturally significant films. Alex recommends whatever the fuck he wants.

[@MrSpartaman300]

Alex recommends what he thinks will piss off Adum and Ralph the most.

[@HOTD108_]

@@MrSpartaman300 How do you explain him reccommding the universally revered Madagascar Trilogy then?

[@vafanapoli5396]

@@HOTD108_ he was flexing his superior taste

[@taufikhidayatlubis2890]

Shot out to alex for recommending come and see and eyes without face

[@samuelmercier3635]

They have a good balance

[@SonicHaXD]

Adam sounds like a kid getting a Christmas present the way he talks about Temple of Doom XD

[@stormswagger7869]

He sounds like and indian man actually getting nudes from women

[@HOTD108_]

And he still only gave it a 6/10. Classic Adum.

[@lilmovieperp3599]

Temple of Doomer Coomer

[@girlhag]

temple of doom is the best one

[@chasejefferson2022]

you prolly dont care but if you're stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last couple of months :)

[@benjaminlivingston9706]

The first cut of Raiders of the Lost Ark was given an R rating, but Spielberg added fire over Belloq's head explosion to get it to a PG.

[@HOTD108_]

The ratings changed that much over what makes up literally maybe two seconds of the film? Damn.

[@benjaminlivingston9706]

@@HOTD108_ I'm still shocked that Jaws got away with a PG rating as well. Quint's death would never appear in a PG-13 or lower.

[@plasmasnake4774]

@@benjaminlivingston9706 PG meant something different back then. G was generally considered a kids film and if something was PG it was expected to be a bit edgier. Obviously not as intense as R but parents were still meant to be cautious

[@ColombianThunder]

@@plasmasnake4774 pg movies used to be able to show boobs

[@219SilverChoc]

That's probably one of the least graphic deaths in that sequence, compared to the heads shrinking and melthing.

[@thetoothbrushfromnisemonog8340]

“She talks in her sleep.” One of my favorite lines ever.

[@HOTD108_]

No no you need to say it in the Connery accent: "She talk-shs in her shleep".

[@thetoothbrushfromnisemonog8340]

@@HOTD108_ Ah, my bad.

[@Ivebeenbleak]

The theme in Raiders is to imply the push-and-pull of the power dynamic in an action scene. "Two steps forward, one step back", etc. They give us a momentary release from tension before re-applying said tension.

[@connorw2k]

I'll add to the Crystal Skull conspiracy: Dan Aykroyd had a small role in Temple of Doom.

[@nickbrown638]

You forgot about the deleted post credit scene from the 4th one where he walks over to the skull in the destroyed ruins and says to himself “I could sell vodka with this.”

[@FrenchFries2]

Please talk about the 2004 Spongebob Squarepants movie, I pray to the Sardonicast gods every night that you do this.

[@carter_lovejoy]

I’m a Goofy Goober ROCK!

[@FrenchFries2]

@@carter_lovejoy That's my favourite scene, its why no other Spongebob movie comes close to the first as well as the other two are much worse in my opinion at least.

[@carter_lovejoy]

@@FrenchFries2 anything after like Season 3 or 4 for SpongeBob is just bad. Those first seasons and the first movie are so memorable that nothing else after that tops it.

[@FrenchFries2]

@@carter_lovejoy What's your favourite episode of Spongebob? Mine would be either the band geeks one, where they go to the football stadium and play sweet victory or Just one bite, where Spongebob tries to convince Squidward to try a Krabby Patty, I don't know why I like that episode so much, think its to down to just the message of try different things and you might like them, also the line and animation of Spongebob saying "You like Krabby Patties don't you Squidward?"

[@SighIGuess777]

I don’t know. I kind of really enjoyed sponge out of water. Up until the live action segments which were kind of mediocre but overall didn’t completely ruin the movie. Other than that, new Spongebob is trash.

[@dontuserachelslurs]

the whole "five minutes as a kid defined his whole life" thing works so well when you're a kid because it makes it feel like you could be an amazing adventurer too if you just happen to have one interesting day

[@natalie_the_ratalie]

yeah, I liked seeing young Indy too, it really got me hooked as a kid. but when I got older I realized I didn’t like the fact that they explained a whole bunch of stuff that didn’t really need explaining. like “this is why he’s afraid of snakes” and “this is how he got a whip” and “that’s where he got the hat.” it would have sat better with me if they had just done a “this is when he got the hat” and left it at that, but the stuff with the snakes and the whip just felt really contrived. I love the movie regardless.

[@kolchak33]

The main theme kicks in when the tide turns and Indy gains an upper hand and is doing something heroic. It doesn't kill tension at all.

[@leonardotavaresdardenne9955]

Adum just hates Blockbuster musical scores, every single fucking movie that isn't some indie weirdo nonsense with an indie weirdo soundtrack he has to point out that the movie soundtrack was "inappropriate" or that it "took him out of the experience"

[@jaredberry4762]

Lmao his 1917 review. I guess I get where he was coming from, but that did seem like a bit of an overreaction.

[@Indigo_1001]

Adam just said that it killed the tension for him and how Temple of Doom used the songs more appropriately. I love the first movie but I found that perspective interesting.

[@Indigo_1001]

@@leonardotavaresdardenne9955 He really liked The Lego movie and the song from that film because of how fitting it is with the story and theme of the movie. AND he liked Temple of Doom for its soundtrack as well. What the fuck are you talking about

[@3lancerofficialmaybe871]

I view it as a legit criticism, but to say it ruins the scene, or takes you out of it is just bizarre imo. Especially considering how he likes movies like Crank.

[@HOTD108_]

Adam makes a lot of great points, but he also seems, in a few spots, to be criticising the films for things that are more the fault of popular culture rather than the movies themselves.

[@randomguy6679]

Doesnt mean he should ignore the flaws. Invincible characters are a result of modern popular culture in cinema lately, should we ignore that issue just because its a part of popular culture?

[@HOTD108_]

@@randomguy6679 But he isn't reviewing pop culture here, he's meant to be reviewing the actual film. You can criticize pop culture as a whole, absolutely, but Adam is being negative about Raiders as a film over those things, which is unfair and just not a review of the actual film. Does that make sense?? Adam literally criticises part of Last Crusade just because it reminded him of Uncharted 3, how is Uncharted 3 being derivative the fault of the film?

[@randomguy6679]

@@HOTD108_ I mean, ive had a films impact ruined by pop culture before and it can make it harder to look at the film in of itself. For example, I really wish pop culture didnt ruin the sixth senses ending, and while the film is still good knowing that twist beforehand thanks to popular culture ruined a lot of the films impact for me. Sure, the film obviously cant help it, but hes the kind of guy that rates films based on his personal experience and attachment more than anything else. And from that perspective, it makes sense at least to me.

[@HOTD108_]

@@randomguy6679 I disagree. I think it's pretty easy to seperate the actual film from that stuff. All you have to do is just only talk about the elements that are actually IN the film. To use your example, The Sixth Sense, you can absolutely say that the film's twist didn't effect you as much because you were told about it before hand, that is 100% valid, but if you were to review the film, it would be a bad faith argument to actually criticize the film for something that is actually the fault of wider pop culture. To put it another way, you're no longer reviewing the film, you're just reviewing the pop culture around it, and that's not a film review.

[@emeraldcelestial1058]

@@randomguy6679 'Invincible characters are a result of modern popular culture in cinema lately' - is 'plot armour' your favourite phrase?

[@benjaminlivingston9706]

One interesting fact about Crystal Skull was that Frank Darabont penned a script that Spielberg liked a lot, but Lucas didn't like it.

[@FrancoisDressler]

That script was fantastic :(

[@bothi00]

That sounds about just right.

[@HOTD108_]

Do we have any more details about that script? I'd love to know what the story was.

[@HOTD108_]

@@FrancoisDressler Have you read it? Where can I find it?

[@benjaminlivingston9706]

@@HOTD108_ Keep in mind, Frank Darabont did a few drafts before he officially quit the project. One of his ideas was having Indy's daughter be in the film (an idea that Spielberg supposedly disliked but wanted Mutt instead). I'm still baffled that academy-award nominee Frank Darabont had his year of work go to waste because the guy who directed the Star Wars prequel trilogy said no.

[@matthewdeckers]

I couldn’t disagree with Adam more on his critiques but it was interesting to hear a dissenting opinion on Raiders and Last Crusade that’s genuinely thoughtful (and respectful).

[@Indigo_1001]

That’s what I don’t get with people shitting on his opinion. I disagree as well but I found that perspective really interesting (of not liking Raiders but liking Temple of Doom). Plus the fact that he was really respectful about not liking it. There are some reviewers out there that have no problem calling people stupid for liking a popular thing.

[@jarodlechadores4336]

My 52 year old working class mother who’s a pretty normal person watched a movie after an 8 hour shift and the next morning told me “this is what gets me through the day.” That film was “The Pianist.” That shows to me that people can have the capacity to value intense emotional experiences rather than comfort food. So I’m 100% with Adam. As film lovers we should go out of our way to show people these experiences so they can feel different things.

[@jack_93296]

Posting cringe rn smh

[@hunmiliengtipi9218]

That's really lovely!

[@adamgates1142]

Funny I just recommended The Pianist to my 60 year old mother and she loved it.

[@HOTD108_]

@@jack_93296 You're cringe, Murray.

[@al112v4]

IJ brings me emotion though.

[@luisbarajas5202]

adam when he disagrees or doesn't entirely agree with someone but doesn't want to say it outright: mhmm disclaimer: adam is my favorite of the three this is just a joke

[@friendlypup5650]

@@gutterbaby8382 h o w

[@vafanapoli5396]

@@gutterbaby8382 he doesn’t do it to be condescending

[@stormswagger7869]

@@gutterbaby8382 fr he thinks he's the smartest human being ever and anyone that disagrees is just wrong

[@jorgegranados4547]

I’m not saying he’s not smart because he is but he comes across as pretentious most of the time. Ralph: I like this movie, which is only supposed to be a fun action film, because it’s very fun and it has good action, plus I liked the characters, story, humor and set pieces, not to mention its cultural significance. Adum: mhmm k. Well why are nazis the bad guys? It wasn’t artsy at all and I didn’t know everybody’s whole back story and specific motivations at all times, plus I had the same idea about the swordsman who gets shot when I was still in the womb so that means both that I’m a genius and the movie is unoriginal. It was good I’m giving this one a four out of teeenn-uh

[@yahhah3027]

@@jorgegranados4547 Go watch the most recent YMS stream highlight he did about people like you.

[@HOTD108_]

28:17 Alex is wrong here, the film DOES set up the whole "close your eyes" scene. Earlier in the film, during the scene with the poison dates, Indy visits a translator who reads the engravings on the medallion which warns Indy not to touch the Ark or look at it when it is opened. It does NOT come out of nowhere.

[@3lancerofficialmaybe871]

Baased

[@HOTD108_]

@@3lancerofficialmaybe871 Is that a good thing?

[@looraskoaos1137]

@@HOTD108_ yes

[@HOTD108_]

@@looraskoaos1137 Thanks for clarifying.

[@nickfedele]

“Picasso...just drew a bunch of shit” -Ralph

[@Dandevan]

You guys should review more of these classic epics...Is love to hear you guys talk about the big ones like Lawrence of Arabia or Ben-hur

[@IronFreakV]

Well he is technically not wrong

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

“Picasso… never had the makings of a varsity athlete.”

[@soanywayistartedblastin8463]

And he's right.

[@lajormonswardan7703]

Ralph's answer to the superhero movie question was really impressive. Made me appreciate them more.

[@florencec1707]

Yeah i was thinking the exact same thing. I never hated Ralph or anything, but out of the three he was probably the one I disagreed with the most. But I have a genuine respect for him now and it’s been pretty cool to watch him grow as a person as his channel and the podcast have progressed. Hope he keeps up the great work

[@gamemaster2311]

Ralph being uncomfortable with there being too many swastikas is fucking hilarious to me.

[@kreuz7sieben]

...says the actual goblin

[@FordaAnt]

... says Mr. "I'M NOT THAT TERRIBLE"

[@carter_lovejoy]

...says Mr. Forda

[@Pontificate]

...says Mr. Lovejoy

[@etrs]

@@Pontificate says Mr Nigga

[@sori_osori_]

Despite Adum rating Indiana Jones movie 5 or 6 he sounds really joyful. I haven't heard him this joyful for a while

[@jayjeckel]

Crystal Skull has my absolute favorite line from any movie ever. Mutt says, "Oh.. It's just a... thing." Cinematic masterpiece.

[@lootwigvanwegen]

I believe, George Lucas' Dog's name was Indiana. That's an inside joke at the end of The last Crusade.

[@bananaempijama]

Yup.

[@nintendolegoboy]

"I love it! 6/10" -Adum Johnson

[@paulelroy6650]

Hes consistent

[@LieutenantP1ckle]

Nothing makes me laugh more than when Adam busts out the recorder

[@Misterfeind]

Aaaaaand now The Mummy Franchise ( 1932 film , Brendan Fraser trilogy , 2017 Tom Cruise)

[@MyDailyMeltdown]

The Nazi imagery thing doesn't make sense to me because disliking nazis is what you are supposed to do. Having a visceral dislike of swastika and stuff is good. They are bad guys.

[@PaytonsOwnProductions]

I really appreciate the hot takes on this podcast. They voice unique observations that let you know they’re not regurgitating others’ opinions. Adum in particular has shat on so many wonderful blockbuster films, at this point I expect it. I have accepted that he will always hate anything remotely commercial and/or mainstream. That way, when he does enjoy them, I am pleasantly surprised.

[@PaytonsOwnProductions]

@@maxtrax5660 And those observations only enrich conversations about the film! I love how the very reason one of the boys may love a film could be what another dislikes about it. They’re all respectful of effort and craft though, and that discerns them from simple ranters. They know the difference between admirable technique and personal preference, and stride that line beautifully.

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

“I dislike this movie for featuring the kinds of established and popular tropes that it helped popularize in the first place.” I rate this Catch 22 out of 22 stars.

[@natalie_the_ratalie]

i found this episode so interesting because Adum, who’s seen as the harshest of the group, liked Temple of Doom the most, which is widely regarded as the weakest movie in the trilogy (we don’t talk about crystal skull). Temple is alright, but what really weakens it (for me at least) is the pacing. it moves along nicely until the middle, where we hit a really drawn out part of the movie, and then it goes into the fast-paced final act and it gives you whiplash. then eventually the final act starts to drag too. Raiders and Last Crusade are both very well paced, and I think this movie would have been solid if they had cut out like 10 minutes of excess footage that wasn’t necessary. I still like it as a hangover movie or a guilty pleasure, and I can see why Adum liked it. he found something different and that was what entertained him.

[@Ajax-0137]

I genuinely don't understand Ralph being upset by the swastikas

[@bystanderprod]

sEnSAtiOnaLIziNG NAzIs 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@funkyfranx]

Yeah, I agree the Nazis were terrible and that, but swastikas don’t stir any emotion in me. Their ideology bothers me, not their logo

[@rileyderingor1548]

Nice dogwhistle profile pic

[@bothi00]

@@rileyderingor1548 was gonna say. Someone's stuck in 2016

[@bystanderprod]

@@bothi00 at least it's not a profile pic of a children's movie from 2002 😬

[@theirrelevantopinion7547]

I can’t believe everyone was shocked about Adam loving the 2nd one the best. I could see that coming from a mile away

[@bananaempijama]

Just like Mike from redlettermedia lol

[@UmbrellaGent]

Yeah, yeah. But what really counts is Ralph's review of the Snyder Cut. We all must see how Zack Snyder's story arc continues.

[@gezz5904]

These are my favorite movies of all time. I love them so much. Thank you for reviewing these

[@strangelakers1079]

All three are masterpieces. I don’t even care if Willie and Short round are annoying, Temple of Doom is a banger.

[@spotted9106]

The 4th is a guilty pleasure for me.

[@thingsicantfind9545]

At least willie and short round are useful in that if they weren't there, indiana wouldve certainly died

[@WhatsUpFella]

Temple of Doom is my favorite. You can tell Spielberg was angry making that movie.

[@randomguy6679]

Temple of Doom is a 5/10 at best

[@lukeadams4955]

#1. OG 2. The Last Crusader 3. The newest one 4. The Temple of Doom

[@goodial]

no character development for Indy they say. Yet he is a criminal in the chronologically first movie, then works as a professor in the second and third., rekindles his love with that woman he had something before in the second and reconciles with his father in the third. I also find it funny how they acknowledge it being an hommage to the serials of earlier times, yet Adam seems to critices them for doing exactly that ;) also: I read that Marion is meant to be 25 in the first movie and their first fling happened 10 years ago. yeah, kinda problematic when you think about it :)

[@Tamacat388]

Lucas pretty much demanded that it be that way so that they're relationship would be "interesting." If she was age appropriate 10 years ago it would no longer be interesting. Adds some wierd new subtext to Indy being all "You knew what you were doing" lines when they first meet.

[@natalie_the_ratalie]

@@Tamacat388 Lucas’ idea to make a character more interesting was to make him a groomer? the fuck?

[@orlandocasillas9806]

@@natalie_the_ratalie Those were different times, dude. My grandma ran away with my grandpa to elope when she was 14, and he was almost 10 years older. They're still together at 70+ years old and they're both good people.

[@Pantheragem]

@@orlandocasillas9806 ....And that was just what they did. More than ever, it seems people like to judge people out of their time. It's not that easy, or fair.

[@MatsHBrana]

Adam praises Temple of Doom for playing the theme and the changing it to a more sinister and tense tone, and criticizing Raiders for using the theme and removing the tension for him, even though Raiders does the exact same thing as Temple by playing the theme and changing it to be more tense. Lol

[@Holy_Crowns_Halo]

this episode is just ralph defending his childhood

[@FordaAnt]

Watched the quadrilogy recently, and it's official, raiders of the lost ark is my favourite movie

[@FordaAnt]

(Of all time)

[@HOTD108_]

Indy hates your profile picture 🐍

[@natalie_the_ratalie]

Raiders of the Lost Ark is a perfect movie, no one can change my mind.

[@philippeh3904]

It’s truly a marvellous film, I don’t know how anyone couldn’t rate it highly

[@HOTD108_]

@@philippeh3904 Maybe because people have different tastes??

[@blakemower]

3 hours of 2 guys wanting to talk about their favorite movies and the lame dad coming in

[@Vickander]

The moment in the first one when Indiana shoots the swordsman it's actually a last minute rewrite. Indiana was supposed to fight the swordsman in a complete action scene, but Harrison Ford was sick with dysentery and could only film for 10 minutes before having to run to the toilet in his trailer. So they decided to change that and erase that scene.

[@HOTD108_]

@@johnl6192 Don't speak on my behalf please.

[@sindrisnrsigursson3079]

Rewatched Temple of Doom in the middle of the night a week ago. Loved it

[@lanceflair9864]

Adum criticising Indiana Jones for not being formulaic and "not new" without acknowledging that it defined the adventure genre and is the reason this now feels formulaic. I really thought a bit of filmhistorical context would have made your discussion more engaging.

[@lanceflair9864]

@@oliverclements5011 it's like a community think. He does it himself sometimes. No mean intention :)

[@lanceflair9864]

@@oliverclements5011I just remembered there is an "Adum plaze" channel where he plays games.

[@lanceflair9864]

@@oliverclements5011 sure. I always have an open ear.

[@theladyfingers___]

"The Nazis looked like the Empire in Star Wars" I actually don't have words for how stupid that statement is.

[@ethanbradley2089]

That is hilarious. These are film buffs?

[@leonkuwata4510]

1:30:49 The Paramount logo fades into a mountain or "mountain-like" shot in EVERY Indy movie. I'm not sure Ralph pays attention to movies very closely.

[@ElArto95]

It was mentioned in Mr. Plinkett's review of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I'm pretty sure that's where he picked that detail from

[@josephmcivor208]

thanks guys. this podcast really brightens up my day :)

[@thetoothbrushfromnisemonog8340]

Temple of Doom was actually my favorite growing up lol.

[@ballygalump]

Adding to the Dan Aykroyd crystal skull advertising conspiracy, he had a cameo in Temple of Doom and is friends with Steven Spielberg

[@callmeej8399]

I disagreed with YMS quite a lot on this one but hey he made me appreciate Temple of Doom more so hey

[@aidanjulian]

This is now the longest episode

[@fictionesque1992]

I've never felt so validated as when Ralph pointed out that confusing ripping sound in the truck to this day I honest to God thought I was just too dumb to get it.

[@bRETTfAVREatgbnyjmni]

I knew about it from the Plinkett review.

[@adintijerina7596]

I would like to say the set up for him knowing to close his eyes was at the beginning in the college when he is talking to dr Marcus and he is showing him the book with the ark and how they saw god and nobody is allowed to see god or something like that

[@leonkuwata4510]

But he quite openly doesn't believe in the supernatural (even though he REALLY SHOULD after Temple of Doom), so he has no reason to believe anything mystical will happen upon opening the Ark. He hadn't encountered anything mystical up to that point that would change his mind.

[@adintijerina7596]

@@leonkuwata4510 well he is at a point in the movie were he is tied up to a pole they are about to open the ark and based on where he is at in the adventure and using his knowledge it doesn't hurt to close your eyes just is case the readings are true

[@adintijerina7596]

If i was someone who found a box that was described in the bible to kill all life and nobody had found it for like 1000s of years im not taking any chances

[@leonkuwata4510]

@@adintijerina7596 So you're saying he essentially relies on "Pascal's Wager" and takes a "just in case" approach. I don't personally think he'd be the type to do that, but it's not really a big deal.

[@adintijerina7596]

@@leonkuwata4510 its also circumstantial like im held at gun point by the enemy forcing me watch them open the box. Might at well hope the wrath of god kills them and from what ive read god would only kill you if you look at him

[@kclink1579]

See that thumbnail, yep only 3 movies.

[@georgekalaitzidakis3852]

I mean duuhhh. It's not like there are more entries in the series. o h G o d

[@carter_lovejoy]

You guys should talk about the Spy Kids films. Spy Kids 3D is a cinematic masterpiece!

[@callmeej8399]

Someone had to say it, step out the way Citizen Kane we got Spy Kids 3D

[@carter_lovejoy]

@@callmeej8399 don’t forget Sharkboy and Lavagirl. Casablanca can’t even top it.

[@RGreesh]

NO WAY THEY ACTUALLY RECOMMENDED PADDINGTON 2

[@moviemastermarco7690]

That's my Jam! Or should I say Marmalade!

[@jakegibbard]

Adam's going to hate it, isn't he? 😂😂

[@randomguy6679]

@@jakegibbard It will be an enjoyable discussion either way

[@thepretentiousplayer4017]

It's better than the three mediocre films they talked about in this video

[@luiginastro8831]

@João Gabriel ugh

[@C.G.Jr.]

I'm just happy that of all the movies Adam liked he represented Temple of Doom. Respect 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Also something about Ralph calling Shutter "Screamer" is hilarious

[@scummygrummy5220]

1:45:28 I can believe Adum didn’t say anything about Ralph wanting to “place himself on top of Indiana Jones” comment LMFAO

[@ritathecat6962]

Once Adum releases his Lion King video they could probably do an entire podcast just talking about it.

[@outoftheinkwell9377]

Im fucking pumped for them to cover the Paddington movies they’re the best kids films to come out in the last decade by far.

[@veronikavartanova4044]

Honestly, that usage of main/heroic theme in 1 is veeery reminiscent of action series like Zorro and the myriad of westerns and adventure shows from the 50-60s television. I've always seen it as an intentional homage in Raiders (though not sure why this got changed in 2 and 3). I still prefer 1 and 3 myself overall, but I'd agree in a heartbit that the music was used much more conventionally/professionally in 2.

[@willtowers1532]

this is the closest we will ever get to a 3 hour jarcast

[@starman9988]

Have you seen yeah oo ya?

[@sophboysoph5246]

iconic episode

[@alpharoo2581]

Jadam, Alex, Ralph Pip, pop, poy

[@Manigeitora]

Indiana Jones is just Han Solo but not in space. The handsome rogue who gets by on complete luck and making it up as he goes along.

[@bkebradley]

Listening to Adam talk about music is often quite painful. What he's referring to is variations on a theme, and each time the theme is used, it's being used in a very different way from the original, it's reharmonized in a way that gives it a different feel from the original theme. This is a very common musical device, I can't tell if he doesn't understand it or if he is just being willingly obtuse.

[@Yixdy]

It's odd whenever stuff like that comes up, because he's got the highest understanding of theory of these three and is a pretty talented multi-instrumentalist. It's always really jarring when he misapplies things

[@friendlypup5650]

Ok but that’s not true. The theme isn’t used in different ways, it’s just reused. They didn’t do this in temple of doom and it made for a better final result

[@Jabadamazo]

I'm so glad they mentioned National Treasure because holy shit guys, if you haven't seen it since you were a kid, watch it again. It's *so* good bad. Like, the shit that happens is so absurd, the dialogue is awful, it's a great time.

[@BoredKid]

I checked out both movies a couple weeks ago again and can definitely say it was a lot of fun for sure.

[@connorw2k]

This would have been the perfect opportunity to feature Imbiamba Jombes as a guest.

[@HOTD108_]

I don't think Gus Johnson would have anything interesting to say about films.

[@chrismezza1940]

@@HOTD108_ the man went to film school tho

[@HOTD108_]

@@chrismezza1940 Was that before or after Gus abused and almost killed his girlfriend? (look it up if you don't know what I'm talking about)

[@chrismezza1940]

@@HOTD108_ lol I wrote that comment 10 months ago. After Sabrina’s video came out he stopped meaning anything of substance to me. I felt so duped an thrown for a loop after being subbed to him for like 4 years.

[@chrismezza1940]

@@HOTD108_ maybe Gus will make a movie about how he was the victim, and then nobody will watch it, and he will make a video apologizing for it.

[@Datjewboi]

Ralph, you’re a really cool guy

[@Sandybowls_9001]

"Picasso drew some shit" -Ralph Sepe.

[@brodykeogh9173]

Thank you for not putting the kingdom of the crystal skull poster in the thumbnail, it doesn't need to be considered part of the series.

[@HOTD108_]

It's not that bad.

[@jexendo]

I was literally looking around KZbin for new things to watch/listen, Thanks ❤️ I love listening to this podcast

[@andrewlawless9796]

ralph is repeating everything he heard in RLM's plinkett video on crystal skull

[@liamdude5722]

I was making Crystal Skull vodka jokes in my head the entire Kingdom of the Crystal Skull discussion. Then they started talking about it and I died.

[@theminingbat]

Adam, that guy who said “they’re digging in the wrong place” is Gimli from Lord of the Rings

[@MarkyMatey]

My favorite trilogy

[@ElGordo23]

i feel like the swastika thing is kinda a weird complaint. Like it was the early 80s and people didn’t have that twitch offended reaction upon seeing it like now

[@stevebutters306]

Not only that but they’re obviously the bad guys. The movie doesn’t “fetishize” them and the swastika it’s just... that’s the symbol Nazis used. And there are Nazis in this. Do they expect them to replace the armbands with smiley faces...?

[@BSBSDerivative]

you can criticize something which is of its time, without it detracting from your enjoyment of the experience or having to 'cancel' it. I feel like a lot of people don't understand this about film criticism. obviously still Ralph loves the movie, I don't know why people are getting so hung up on this. However, I more agree with Adam's point about them than Ralphs

[@stevebutters306]

@@BSBSDerivative because it’s a stupid criticism. Should we criticize Enemy at the Gates for featuring so much Soviet imagery when that ideology has killed over a hundred million people? No. It’s a movie about Soviets.

[@BSBSDerivative]

@@stevebutters306 Indiana Jones isnt a world war 2 film though is it? They said as much in the podcast.

[@APinchofBazel]

@@BSBSDerivative Still takes place in the relative time period due to the serials it’s paying homage to. Still has Nazis as the bad guys. Ergo, swastikas. This isn’t complicated.

[@dacienfelice2993]

Snyder Cut and Paddington 2, I cannot even contain my excitement!

[@Ivebeenbleak]

Uh...Ralph...the Paramount logo fades into the scenery in every Indy movie. It's not just Crusade

[@christianciv1998]

Next video: Zack Snyder's Justice League! IT HAS TO BE!

[@luiginastro8831]

I would love if it wasn't, honestly. So tired of people taking about it already.

[@christianciv1998]

@@luiginastro8831 you mean you don't want to know their opinions!? Come on bro

[@lonewalker181]

@@christianciv1998 right? they have to

[@luallual8180]

Yeah 100% they're gonna discuss it. Usually when theres a new release they would talk about it alongside the recommendation in the same episode

[@luiginastro8831]

@@christianciv1998 Nah, I'm good

[@theclassykarp3786]

Ralph and Adum saying that the Nazis were fetishized in the movie and then saying that Hydra (which starts off as a splinter group of Nazis) is somehow fine is a very strange statement. Especially to say it's somehow bad for movies to take joy in fighting Nazis but it's okay to have Indiana Jones kill Indian people and Chinese people because "it's a time capsule". I enjoy Sardonicast, but this episode has some real poor takes.

[@leonardotavaresdardenne9955]

@Don Ossell you don't fucking need to explore the depths of Nazi evil it's self evident. Also the movie DOES INDEED explore aspects of Nazi ideology but Adam is too contrarian to care to understand

[@theclassykarp3786]

@Don Ossell Ah yes, because the MCU and Star Wars is an infinitely deeper exploration of evil. Space Nazis and Redbones N' the Gang appreciate your insight.

[@theclassykarp3786]

@Don Ossell Did you not read my original comment? Or are you just choosing to select the pieces of Ralph and Adum's argument that are suitable to you? Frankly, I'm very confused.

[@theclassykarp3786]

@Don Ossell And I am comparing the two points, which you seem to yet again be missing. If the trend of permitting racist stereotypes is "interesting" then the trend of using the Nazis for an indisputable evil is just as interesting and far more timeless. You can't pick and choose what trends are valid to be highlighted as "interesting" and the dismissal of one while promoting the other leaves room for some criticism. so no ❤️💫🧚 I am not reducing their arguments to "fighting Nazis bad and time capsules with racial violence good" I'm pointing out that choosing to describe one trend as interesting and another as uninteresting is dismissive for no necessary reason. thanks for coming to my Ted talk

[@theclassykarp3786]

@Don Ossell Never said I find it more interesting, I said both are equally valid takes, which you seem to finally be coming around to as well. At this point this is literally an echo chamber of "art is subjective" and there is no need to discuss that further. If you'd like to fervently defend Adum and Ralph's statements, please feel free to spend more of your time doing so, but there is no issue whatsoever with disagreeing with their takes. Which I did. As you said, any trope can be personally engaging or unengaging. You also write as if finding something tiring and overly familiar is entirely different from dismissal-it isn't. It's the cause of the dismissal. It is just as valid to dismiss the "time capsule" argument as uninteresting, which, like I said, was my point from the beginning. I really don't feel the need to continue reading a defense for something that I was never attacking to begin with. Calling these movies a "Fetishization of the Nazis" is a statement I disagree with, especially if you justify them being interesting due to their time capsule-like nature. That's that.

[@tonywords6713]

Love to hear you guys on the 4 Batman movies from Burton to Schumacher

[@chrisgetchell6337]

I love the timing of the new 4k box set of indy films being announced

[@Komnen0s]

I don't think _Crystal Skull_ is a good movie but I'll give it some credit for the part where the guy is eaten by the ants, as I was fucking rattled by that as a kid. The CG isn't good but the concept of that really got to me.

[@Linkbrawler9000]

Contrarian Adam strikes again

[@QuincySeagull]

This episode prompted me to rewatch the original three and honestly temple is the best, especially pacing wise

[@3Prayt]

2:38:42 THIS WOULD MAKE A GOOD SARDONICAST ANIMATION

[@YggdrasilAudio]

1:53:24 No, the original trilogy is set in the thirties (1935, 1936 and 1938).

[@Benjamin_Bratten]

adam can't divorce himself from outside influences, like he can't watch a movie as a self contained thing.

[@luiginastro8831]

I see no problem with this.

[@aidenpedersen3260]

no one can.. everyone brings their own experiences into watching a film, no matter how objective you try to be

[@Benjamin_Bratten]

@@aidenpedersen3260 By this logic you can't enjoy a movie with a twist ending more than once.

[@randomguy6679]

@@Benjamin_Bratten A lot of people cant if theres nothing else to the film but the twist

[@Benjamin_Bratten]

@@randomguy6679 so if you watch a movie with a famous actor are you constantly distracted by the fact that you're watching a celebrity?

[@thekalifornian4244]

Not sure about Adam Driver as Indiana Jones but what about having ShortRound return with his own adventure.

[@glitchesandglitter]

Rest of the Internet: New cut of Justice League Sardonicast: Indiana Jones

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

I legitimately cheered when I heard Alex say "Paddington 2"

[@DanXmas]

i love the trilogy discussions, the LOTR episode was great but this was a such a great episode lads

[@TheHeadbanger93]

Could we expect an Adam & Pals video on Temple of Doom? I'm watching the movie right now and can already imagine their commentary.

[@friendlypup5650]

No. I’m pretty sure Adam watched it individually

[@anonymous4k4k]

Temple of doom was my favourite as a kid, and my least favourite as a kid was last crusade. Now last crusade is my favourite , with temple of doom being now my second favourite

[@ashyoshicharizard3949]

Lc is a perfect movie

[@1997residente]

Things Adam doesn't like but most people do Indiana Jones Star wars Harry Potter Marvel Spy films Eddie Murphy Ghostbusters Lucas Hedges in Manchester by the sea Sam Jackson in Jackie Brown Judd Apatow's comedies Pancakes Next episode: He hates cats, dogs, the beatles and The rolling stones

[@alex7634]

And? People are different. I like a lot of these things but if someone else dislikes it I can move on

[@antonioortizburciaga1158]

That's cool, most of that shit I either hate as well or find annoying that people "find weird that you don't like". Stuff that Adum hates that I love are anime, Zack Snyder, Bollywood or any campy grandiose shit in general.

[@1997residente]

@@alex7634 i was just kidding

[@alex7634]

@@1997residente oh sorry its just that I see these comments everywhere and i go nuts

[@vafanapoli5396]

he just doesn’t like Lucas Hedges lol

[@ATalkingSock]

Very pleasantly surprised to hear the fellas discussing emulation and game preservation. So happy to have rediscovered this podcast.

[@MasterDeroy]

It would be good to hear your guys takes on ace ventura pet detective.

[@DepthUnchecked]

I don’t think calling Temple of Doom a time capsule or product of its time is a valid excuse for its racism. There were people at the time that it came out who were criticizing it for being racist. So, if you say something is fine because it was made in a time where it was more considered to be okay, then you’re basically saying that if enough people support something then it just magically becomes not harmful.

[@antoniomaciel8229]

Paddington 2 for the next episode I'M HYPED

[@i8mrwaffles]

I never realized it until a few years ago but Temple of Doom straight up is Indiana Jones to me, excluding the Boulder scene whenever I think of the movies I always think of something from temple

[@MaleTears]

Adum: criticizes a specific thing in a movie that Ralph likes, but would dislike in any other film. Ralph: I feel this movie's going for a different tone.

[@leonkuwata4510]

Holy shit you nailed it, i was wondering why i thought Ralph sucked as a film critic lol

[@HOTD108_]

@@leonkuwata4510 Isn't Ralph like 19 years old or something? Give him a break.

[@ChangedMyNameFinally69]

@@leonkuwata4510 Him and YMS both suck. Alex is the only one with a shred of intelligence

[@MaleTears]

@@ChangedMyNameFinally69 lol being quiet and lukewarm on ur opinions doesn’t spell intelligence

[@JorgeGomez-hx5uu]

@@MaleTears yep. But to be fair, they all do have better content than most content creators these days.

[@rashotcake6945]

These movies are a time capsule of a different time, which would make me really forgive a lot of the problematic elements, except for the fact that a lot of people today don’t even see those elements as problematic, they hold up these movies as perfect and ideal