This was a fun and very interesting interactive temporary exhibition at the Montreal Science Centre that would easily appeal to all ages. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkdcHArwczY)
Second only to James Bond, Indiana Jones is a favourite of Francois’ (and mine, not to mention my kids – had to replace how many VHS tapes from overuse?).
Some artifacts and images, on loan from the Penn Museum were from real archaeological digs....
Russian born Tatiana Proskouriakoff at a Mayan dig site
The real Indiana
Hiram Bingham III
Some props from all five of the ‘Indie’ movies....
The handheld guide pointed out some little know facts from the making of the movies. George Lucas felt the only person to play Jones senior had to be a James Bond and in his opinion Sean Connery was the best Bond ever. The glasses Connery wore had to be handmade as this type at the time of the filming didn’t exist; and that he wore only the one suit during the whole movie so they had to make sure there were very few re-takes.
It was a great way to relax and have some mindless fun. I enjoyed watching Francois channel his inner 'Indie'.
... “fortune and glory kid, fortune and glory”...
Temple of Doom
