The Handicrafter

First off, let me just say that I am a big Indy (Harrison Ford) fan.  I fell in “love” with Harrison Ford first in the Star Wars Trilogy and followed his career from there.    He may not be the greatest actor in the world, but he is good at what he does…Action films.

Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull brings back an aging Indy in what is, hopefully, the last Indiana Jones film.    It’s full of quirks, laughs and action.   The beginning of the film is riddled with moments where I found myself saying “Why did you agree to return to the role?” and “Man … can they make Indy look any more pathetic?”

As I said above, I am a diehard Indy fan.  I have all but the fourth film on either DVD or VHS.  However, as far as this movie goes, the beginning sucked but the film grew on me as I watched it. 

If you love Harrison Ford/Indiana Jones as much as I do, it’s a must see.  Even if the only reason you watch it is  to see the reunion of Marion Ravenwood (portrayed by Karen Allen) and Indiana Jones. Ravenwood was last seen in Raiders of the Lost Ark.  It really is a classic Indiana Jones film, with a healthy dose of Science Fiction thrown in. 

The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Harrison Ford (Indy), Cate Blanchett (Dr. Irina Spalko), Ray Winstone (Mac), Shia LaBeouf (Henry “Mud” Williams/Jones), Karen Allen (Marion) and John Hurt (Oxley).

On a scale of 1-10, I’d rate the film as a 6.5.  Not the best film out there but enjoyable.

I learned to crochet while watching Star Trek on the television in the late sixties. Ever since I’ve loved to curl up in a comfortable chair with my knitting or crochet while watching a movie or TV program.

Often we would have friends over for dinner, crafts and a movie. Everyone would bring something they were working on. Sometimes Mom would teach a friend a new craft while we watched the movie.

If you haven’t yet tried this, why not give it a try in 2009. Invite some friends over. Have them bring their current project. Set up some snacks. Put on a movie. You’ll have a lot of fun and the time will just fly by!

I purchased this movie from Itunes and watched it today, Dec.-27-08 while working on my plastic canvas cottage (Santa put this in my stocking). Can’t say I got a whole lot done. This movie keeps you on the edge of your seat.

 The Sixth Sense is a thriller released in 2002. It has a rating of 14a. It was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It stars Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment. Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, and Donnie Wahlberg.

The director, M. Night Shyamalan, both wrote and directed this film. He has a small part as Dr. Hill.

Bruce Willis plays child psychologist, Dr. Malcolm Crowe, whose new patient presents with a problem far exceeding Dr. Crowe’s experience or expertise. The patient, six year old Cole Sear, played by Haley Joel Osment, sees the spirits of dead people all around him, all the time. It would appear that Cole can channel troubled spirits.

Naturally Cole is terrified by what he sees. He has little control over his psychic powers. Dr. Crow is the only one he feels safe to tell about his experiences. As the plot unfolds, this brings unexpected consequences for both of them.

This movie has a knock-you-on-the-floor surprise ending. Watch it!