A Sad Rewatch of “Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny”

 by Ray Keating

Review

DisneyBizJournal.com

March 12, 2024

 

Okay, it was time. As a big Indiana Jones fan, I’ve avoided doing the rewatch of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny since I first saw it in theaters last year, and wrote my initial review.  

Why the delay? Hmm. Life and work certainly are busy. But there was something else lingering, perhaps holding me back.

 

As I mentioned in my initial review of Dial of Destiny, this Indy fan had real trepidations heading into the movie theater. Indeed, an angst stayed with me throughout the movie: What would they do to one of my all-time favorite characters in fiction?

 

As the movie ended, I felt relieved, and gave the film 3.5 to 4 stars out of a possible 5. I concluded that review writing: “Well, coming out of the theater, I was at 3.5 stars. But I know that when I re-watch Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny free from worry and angst, I’ll enjoy it more in various ways (such as catching and appreciating more of the humor). And yes, my opinion of the movie will improve – most likely, pushing it up to a solid 4 stars.”

 

Well, is that how it turned out upon this first re-watch? Alas, no. 

 

In fact, I liked the film less, and would now give it 3 stars out of 5. While it’s entertaining for many of the reasons that I mentioned in the first review, it actually falls far short of the previous four Indy movies.

 

Why? Director James Mangold, who also served as a co-writer with David Koepp, Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, didn’t really know how to tell an exciting, fun Indiana Jones adventure. He captured some of that in the film’s opening scenes taking place on a train in World War II, but that was that. The rest of the film is spent with the audience largely watching an Indiana Jones beaten down and largely beaten by life. Who the heck thought this was a good idea? Well, obviously, Mangold did.

 

In the end, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny went against who the Indiana Jones character is. (This is similar to what happened with Woody in Toy Story 4 – what the heck, Disney?) 

 

In Dial, it was largely about what Indy has lost. And he is worn out by it all, and this Indiana Jones, lacking in heart and optimism, kind of hangs around throughout the entire movie. The film’s time-travel ending was too over-the-top for some reviewers. For me, it wasn’t the time travel, it was what Indiana Jones did – or didn’t do – while traveling in time. 

 

There is a very brief final moment in the movie when Indy’s hand reaches out and grabs his iconic hat. Is this supposed to tell us that the old Indy is back? If so, by that time, it was too late – especially since this most certainly was Harrison Ford’s last ride as Indiana Jones.

 

Indeed, we all would have been better off left with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and its near-perfect ending with Indy and Marion getting married, and Indy confidently taking that hat and putting it on his head.

 

Check out…

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part IV: New Reviews of Raiders, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” by Ray Keating

 

“Movie Review – My Indy Adventure, Part VI: Angst and Enjoyment  for ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’” by Ray Keating

 

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Ray Keating is the editor, publisher and economist for DisneyBizJournal.com; and author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, the Alliance of Saint Michael novels, and assorted nonfiction books. Have Ray Keating speak your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com.

 

The views expressed here are his own – after all, no one else should be held responsible for this stuff, right?

 

The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement and fun for Disney fans, including those who love Mickey, Marvel, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Pixar, princesses and more.

 

Consider other books by Ray Keating, including…

 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now.

 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel is at Amazon. 

 

• Order The Weekly Economist III: Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed books here and Kindle and paperback editions here.

 

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here.

 

• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

 

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

 

• Signed editions of Ray’s books are at www.raykeatingbooksandmore.com. 

 

Also, check out Ray’s podcasts – the Daily Dose of Disney, Free Enterprise in Three Minutes, and the PRESS CLUB C Podcast.

My Indy Adventure, Part VII: Indiana Jones and Captain America?!

 by Ray Keating

Review

DisneyBizJournal.com

July 9, 2023

 

Not too long ago, I was chatting with Lou Mongello, host of the awesome WDW Radio Podcast. And referencing his enjoyment of Disney, he said (and I’m paraphrasing), “Ray, Disney bought my childhood.”  He was pointing to purchases made by the company covering Marvel Comics, Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

I knew where Lou was coming from. My love for reading took root as a child in the pages of Marvel Comics featuring Captain America. As a result, Captain America always has and will hold a special place in my life.

 

As for Star Wars, yes, I was a fan since my teens, with the big, mythic storytelling of George Lucas capturing me. However, I admit that my love for science fiction originally sprang from Star Trek.

 

And Indiana Jones? When Raiders of the Lost Ark hit theaters, I was just turning 18. And along with It’s a Wonderful Life, Raiders took my appreciation for movies to a much deeper level. There was so much to learn from classic Hollywood in terms of storytelling, including that a breathtaking action-adventure movie could do a great deal in terms of characters as well.

 

And as a writer today, I remain influenced by Indiana Jones, Captain America, Star Trek, and Star Wars, along with authors like Ian Fleming and Tom Clancy.

 

Having said all of this, during my current Indiana Jones adventure with the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, I came across a shirt online that seemed specifically designed for me. 

 

On my Facebook feed, I stopped scrolling one day on an ad from something called “Hubcloset.”

 

There it was – a shirt featuring Indiana Jones and Captain America! Wow.

 

The shirt cost just under $28, and with a few clicks, the deed was done. Upon arrival, I found the button down shirt to be comfortable and true to its online presentation, that is, with Indiana Jones and Captain America standing next to each other clearly during World War II. Indy says, “Cap.” And Captain America answers, “Doc.”

 

Am I the only one who would like to see the adventure that Indy and Cap were on here?

 

Alas, I don’t expect that to happen. But I have the shirt.

 

Previously…

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part I: Visiting the Indiana Jones Den of Destiny” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part II: Indiana Jones and the Hawaiian Shirt” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part III: Indiana Jones and the Search for the Comfy T” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part IV: New Reviews of Raiders, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part V: Indiana Jones and the Search for Disney Movie Profits” by Ray Keating 

 

“Movie Review – My Indy Adventure, Part VI: Angst and Enjoyment  for ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’” by Ray Keating

 

Plus…

 

“‘Indiana Jones: Adventure Series’ Has ‘For Fans, By Fans’ Feel” written and photographed by Jonathan Keating

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Ray Keating is the editor, publisher and economist for DisneyBizJournal.com; and author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, and the Alliance of Saint Michael novels; and assorted nonfiction books. Have Ray Keating speak your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com.

 

The views expressed here are his own – after all, no one else should be held responsible for this stuff, right? 

 

Consider books by Ray Keating…

 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. You can order the latest book in the series – Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get the signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here. AND pre-order For Better, For Worse: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story – Kindle editions or signed books.

 

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Kindle editions and paperbacks via Amazon here and signed books here. And don’t forget the first book in this growing series, i.e., The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

 

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

 

• Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York  –  signed books  or at  Amazon.

 

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

 

Also, check out Ray’s podcasts – the Daily Dose of Disney, Free Enterprise in Three Minutes, and the PRESS CLUB C Podcast.

“Indiana Jones: Adventure Series” Has “For Fans, By Fans” Feel

 written and photographed by Jonathan Keating

Review

DisneyBizJournal.com

July 2, 2023

 

Back in 2008, to coincide with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hitting movie theaters, Hasbro released a line of 3¾ inch scale action figures. While this line of products actually extended beyond action figures to include playsets, vehicles, roleplay items and larger scale “doll-like” figures, it mostly revolved around those 3¾ scale figures that were extremely popular at the time. Hasbro released figures from all three of the previous movies (at the time), in addition to new figures and characters from Crystal Skull. 

 

Fast forward to present day and the new film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Hasbro once again has taken a crack at a similarly structured line of Indiana Jones figures. However, this time it is in the 1:12 (or 6-inch) scale that now dominates the collector toy market. These figures are similar to Hasbro’s other collector action figure brands “Marvel Legends” and, more directly with a Lucasfilm tie, “Star Wars: The Black Series.” The similar scaling between all three lines allows us all to ask the question: What if Indiana Jones met Han Solo, and Captain America was also there, too? 

 

Like the 2008 toy line, much of today’s line is comprised of figures from the first three movies, with a few figures sprinkled in to tie into the new film’s release (note: there have been no figures released or announced for Crystal Skull in this new “Adventure Series” line). 

The figures actually released so far are mostly made up of characters and appearances from Raiders of the Lost Ark. This first line of figures included the titular Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood (in her Cairo market attire), and Sallah as the first “good guys” of the line. On the villains end, the first wave also included René Belloq in his ceremonial robes, as well as Major Arnold Toht with his iconic black trench coat and hat combo. If one buys the entirety of the first wave of figures, you can assemble a build-an-artifact of the Ark of the Covenant. In fact, many of the figures come with individual artifacts such as the fertility idol from the opening of Raiders, the Grail diary, the false cup of Christ, and more. 

The other figures that have seen a wide release so far include two additional characters and one different appearance for Indy, all from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Walter Donovan, the main antagonist for Last Crusade, is immortalized in plastic and comes with the previously mentioned fake cup of Christ, as well as a scary-decaying swappable head for when he drinks from said cup. The other additional character from Last Crusade is Kazim (a Target exclusive figure), in his iconic fez and suit from when he tries to hunt down Indy before their misunderstanding is rectified. Indy’s new appearance in plastic is his professorial look from the beginning of the film. He comes with the Grail diary (mailed version), and the torch he makes in the catacombs of Venice, as well as the shield he and Elsa find in said catacombs. 

Overall, the figures released so far are very impressive, especially for the price point. Despite the increasing prices of Hasbro’s various lines, most figures in the “Adventure Series” price at $24.99 retail. While this price may be a turn-off for some, comparative to other action figure offerings, like NECA, Mezco Toyz and various import companies, Hasbro still tends to be the (relatively) budget option for most. 

 

Personally speaking, I feel that the “Adventure Series” is more definitive than the previously mentioned “Marvel Legends” and “Star Wars: Black Series.” Those lines have had extended decade-plus runs, in which every conceivable version of every character in the universe will inevitably be produced (sometimes just updated versions of the same character with the same exact look). The “Adventure Series,” on the other hand, has felt more definitive in its releases so far. There likely won’t be multiple attempts at the same look for one character, and while the same character might receive different appearances from various scenes and films, I won’t be obligated to update my Marion figure in a year’s time. 

 

This also speaks to the strength of the overall line. Hasbro is covering a wide-range of characters from the films. While they have yet to announce figures from Crystal Skull in any capacity, you get the sense that there is a love and passion behind the line from the designers and other architects behind the “Adventure Series.” Each figure is almost perfectly crafted to their on-screen appearance, and usually comes with accessories that fans of the Indiana Jones franchise will become giddy as a schoolboy over (even if they never were giddy, even when they were a schoolboy). While you may achieve a higher quality with more expensive figures through various import companies, the “Adventure Series” has the advantage of a much cheaper price point, as well as a large cast of characters that other companies will simply never be able to compete with. 

 

Speaking of other characters, there is a long list of solicited figures that have not yet seen a wide release (i.e., coming soon). These include: 

 

• From Raiders: Indy in both his Cairo and map room appearances, a small diorama set of Indy and his temple escape, a two-pack of Marcus Brody & René Belloq.

 

• From Temple of Doom: Three different Indy appearances including his Club Obi Wan look, hypnotized and ripped-shirt from the final act, and Short Round.

 

• From Last Crusade: The Grail Knight, Henry Jones, Sr., Indiana Jones with his black tie, and Elsa Schneider.

 

• From Dial of Destiny: Old man Indiana Jones, Helena Shaw, Renaldo and Jürgen Voller. 

 

Virtually all of these figures are up for pre-order at various websites and will be distributed over the course of the next year. Hopefully, the “Adventure Series” will continue to cover various characters from Indy’s history. Obviously, Crystal Skull is the most lacking, but Temple of Doom also has some obvious key characters that have yet to be announced. So far, the line seems to be made for fans by fans, and I can’t wait to see what characters, films, and appearances they cover next. 

 

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Jonathan Keating is a contributing writer and photographer to DisneyBizJournal.

 

Movie Review – My Indy Adventure, Part VI: Angst and Enjoyment for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”

 by Ray Keating

Review (No Spoilers)

DisneyBizJournal.com

June 30, 2023

 

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

3.5 to 4 stars (out of 5)

 

Okay, before I get to the actual review, a brief personal confession is in order. The period running up to and the actual arrival of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny gave me the most fan angst I’ve ever experienced for a movie. As far as characters and series in pop culture go, Indiana Jones tops the list, along with Captain Kirk and Captain America, in providing me with entertainment and enjoyment since my teens. Make no mistake, this discomfort, which lasted through the movie, surprised me. After all, it’s not like this was the release of one of my own books. But nonetheless, that was the case, and I’ll come back to this later. But on to the actual review…

“Playing it safe” can carry multiple meanings when it comes to making or reviewing movies. For the most part, the phrase tends to bug me. And given how often I’ve seen this used in reference to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (was there a memo I missed?), I now find this group of words extremely annoying. That’s especially the case given that they’re being tossed around to criticize this enjoyable and entertaining final entry in the Indiana Jones film series.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a darn good Indy movie. Is it as good as the previous four? (See my new reviews of those Indy movies at “My Indy Adventure, Part IV: New Reviews of Raiders, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”) No. And there are various reasons for this. First and foremost, director James Mangold, who did a fine job with Dial of Destiny, does not measure up to Steven Spielberg as a director. But who does, given that Spielberg ranks as one of the all-time greats? Second, while there are welcome bits of humor throughout this latest film, they don’t seem to be as frequent and memorable as was the case with the previous movies. (Again, there’s a reason why I use the word “seem” here.)

 

As for what you might have heard, the opening of the movie taking place in World War II with a de-aged Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones overall works well. In story terms, it’s a wonderful start to the movie (we get a flavor of what Indy was up to during the war), and the de-aged Harrison Ford ranges from looking absolutely amazing for much of the time to being a bit odd here and there.

 

Also, many reviewers have claimed that the third act of the film just goes too far and is goofy. Understanding what occurred in the previous Indy films in terms of the final conflicts, Dial of Destiny definitely is the greatest stretch, but it still basically works. After all, Indiana Jones isn’t just action/adventure, but also sci-fi/fantasy.

 

As for the ending, which also has been alluded to by reviewers, I’m not going to spoil anything, but for this story and for Indiana Jones being at this point in his life, Mangold deserves credit for sticking with an ideal ending. I don’t hesitate giving the film’s conclusion a big thumbs up.

 

Along the way, we get treated to some great Indy action and globetrotting. And Ford deserves enormous credit for stepping up once more as Indiana Jones at his, let us say, advanced age, and doing it with heart and skill. The story has a certain tone that’s different from the previous films, and Ford takes that a bit deeper.

Regarding other assorted characters, I’ll just touch on three. First, John Rhys-Davies is back as Sallah, and that’s a treat. We get a couple of solid Sallah moments. Second, Mads Mikkelsen excels as the evil Dr. Voller. That’s not surprising, and the writers and director clearly let him have fun with the role. Third, and most significant outside of Indy himself, is Helena, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who is Indiana Jones’ goddaughter and starts the movie as a gray character. Her links to Indiana Jones are strong and long, but the depth of her love of cash, and not much else, run deep as well. 

 

Dial of Destiny takes both Indiana Jones and Helena on interesting character arcs.

 

There’s more to say about characters and story, but not without giving away too much.

 

Whether out of ignorance or arrogance, or both, not “playing it safe” with beloved characters and/or franchises often has come to mean not being true to the character. It tends to indicate that audience expectations must be flouted in the worst possible ways in order to be creative. Think Rian Johnson and what he did to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In the end, though, such notions amount to a different type of uncreative formula (again, see The Last Jedi). 

 

Thankfully, Mangold didn’t succumb to the wrongheaded impulse or urgings to undermine Indiana Jones. Instead, he stayed true to the essence of the character and the films that came before. Mangold, Ford and others involved in creating Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny deserve credit for resisting the siren call of many of today’s moviemakers and critics to undermine the audience. 

 

Instead, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny turned out to be an engaging, interesting, occasionally over-the-top (as is the case with all Indy movies), fun adventure romp, with some real heart, that wound up not just meeting but exceeding this angst-ridden Indy fan’s expectations. No, it’s not Raiders of the Lost Ark or Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, but again, it’s a darn good Indiana Jones movie. 

 

So, why am I giving this movie the odd rating of 3.5 to 4 stars out of a possible 5? Well, coming out of the theater, I was at 3.5 stars. But I know that when I re-watch Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny free from worry and angst, I’ll enjoy it more in various ways (such as catching and appreciating more of the humor). And yes, my opinion of the movie will improve – most likely, pushing it up to a solid 4 stars.

 

Previously…

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part I: Visiting the Indiana Jones Den of Destiny” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part II: Indiana Jones and the Hawaiian Shirt” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part III: Indiana Jones and the Search for the Comfy T” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part IV: New Reviews of Raiders, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part V: Indiana Jones and the Search for Disney Movie Profits” by Ray Keating 

 

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Ray Keating is the editor, publisher and economist for DisneyBizJournal.com; and author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, and the Alliance of Saint Michael novels; and assorted nonfiction books. Have Ray Keating speak your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com.

 

The views expressed here are his own – after all, no one else should be held responsible for this stuff, right? 

 

Consider books by Ray Keating…

 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. You can order the latest book in the series – Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get the signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

 

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Kindle editions and paperbacks via Amazon here and signed books here. And don’t forget the first book in this growing series, i.e., The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

 

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

 

• Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York  –  signed books  or at  Amazon.

 

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

 

Also, check out Ray’s podcasts – the Daily Dose of Disney, Free Enterprise in Three Minutes, and the PRESS CLUB C Podcast.

My Indy Adventure, Part V: Indiana Jones and the Search for Disney Movie Profits

 by Ray Keating

Analysis

DisneyBizJournal.com

June 27, 2023

 

Will Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny help Disney break out of some recent box office woes? Probably not.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, released on May 5, 2023, rocked it. It was an excellent movie that did well at the box office – pulling in $831.7 million on a production budget of $250 million and reportedly $100 million to promote. However, when you consider that Disney probably took in about $400 million of that total revenue (given the theater take) – and therefore, earned a box office profit of roughly $50 million – it’s another powerful reminder of how out of control costs are in Hollywood.

 

And then matters get ugly with The Little Mermaid (released on May 26), as DisneyBizJournal reported. As we pointed out, “That means that Disney’s losses on The Little Mermaid, at this point, are in the range of $170 million to nearly $300 million. That’s staggering, and it’s not the first Disney big-budget flop over the past year or so.”

 

Amazingly, things have managed to worsen with Elemental. The animated film opened on June 14, and its global box office, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com, currently stands at $124.3 million. That doesn’t seem too bad but for the fact that the production budget reportedly came in at a rather staggering $200 million. Add at least $100 million for marketing/promotion, and the losses mount. Plus, the box office, again, gets divvied up with theaters, so Disney’s take of $124.3 million turns out to be about $63 million. The losses on this film, once more, promise to be breathtaking.

 

So, we turn to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and wonder if Indy can help Disney break out of this, to be generous, box office rut. But consider the whopping $295 million reported production budget for this latest Indy installment, and then add on a substantial marketing/promotion budget. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if we’re talking a total budget of $550 billion. If we assume a 50-50 breakdown in box office revenues between domestic and international – such as what we saw with Top Gun: Maverick – then Dial of Destiny would have to make almost $1.2 billion at the box office to essentially break even. 

 

And as much as I want to love this film, the mixed reviews and projected box office numbers point to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as no savior for Disney’s recent box office woes. Instead, it’s more likely to extend the company’s losing streak.

 

Previously…

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part I: Visiting the Indiana Jones Den of Destiny” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part II: Indiana Jones and the Hawaiian Shirt” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part III: Indiana Jones and the Search for the Comfy T” by Ray Keating

 

“My Indy Adventure, Part IV: New Reviews of Raiders, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” by Ray Keating

 

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Ray Keating is the editor, publisher and economist for DisneyBizJournal.com; and author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, and the Alliance of Saint Michael novels; and assorted nonfiction books. Have Ray Keating speak your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com.

 

The views expressed here are his own – after all, no one else should be held responsible for this stuff, right? 

 

Consider books by Ray Keating…

 

• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. You can order the latest book in the series – Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get the signed books here, or paperbacks and Kindle editions right here.

 

• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Kindle editions and paperbacks via Amazon here and signed books here. And don’t forget the first book in this growing series, i.e., The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.

 

• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. 

 

• The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith.

 

• Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York  –  signed books  or at  Amazon.

 

•  Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at  Amazon  in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at  www.raykeatingonline.com. 

 

Also, check out Ray’s podcasts – the Daily Dose of Disney, Free Enterprise in Three Minutes, and the PRESS CLUB C Podcast.