Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - Steven Spielberg

Classic. Instant classic. I watched this in a film studies class, and it has long been one of my favourites. A great start to the franchise. Harrison Ford is spectacular, as he always is, and the supporting characters are well rounded and the villains delightfully evil.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

PS Thank God it wasn't Temple of Doom, I was sat next to a guy who looks the spit of Short Round, and I never could have kept a straight face.

The Blues Brothers (1980) - John Landis

I can't believe I've not seen this film with the legendary James Brown and Aretha Franklin in. I love that kind of soul music as well, so this was a genuine treat for me. Dan Aykroyd is perfect in this and I like the way he doesn't make himself the main character. So many cameos to spot, from Steven Spielberg to Carrie Fisher. Just a genuinely feel good film.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jurassic Park (1993) - Steven Spielberg

Holla at me. It's a quality film. What could have been so cheesy, is actually so perfect a film. My girlfriend got scared, watching it on the big screen, but I thought it added to its quality. Also, I was in it (not really):

Yeah, I used to be chubbier and had a shaved head. Yay.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 

Lincoln (2012) - Steven Spielberg

Long and drawn out, but worth a watch. I think it would have made more of a mark on me, if I was American or black, but alas, I am neither. However, when I check these years on imdb, it seems they give the year of the American release date, so I'll stick with them, particularly when it's an American made film.

 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆