zondag 4 januari 2015

The Da Vinci Code (2006)

The cryptex


There was every orb conceivable on that tomb except one: The orb which fell from the heavens and inspired Newtons life's work. Work that incurred the wrath of the church until his dying day. A-P-P-L-E. Apple.


 

Willow (1988)

Sorsha's sword



I suppose my power enchanted you and you were helpless against it. 



zaterdag 3 januari 2015

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

The Holy Grail


Now, he who finds the Grail must face 3 challenges. First, is the path of God: Only the penitent man shall pass. Second, is the word of God: Only in the footsteps of God, shall he proceed. Last is the breath of God: Only in a leap from the lion's head shall he prove his worth. 


The Grail tablet


...who drinks the water I shall give him, says the Lord, will have a spring inside him welling up for eternal life. Let them bring me to your holy mountain in the place where you dwell. Across the desert and through the mountain to the Canyon of the Crescent Moon, to the Temple where the cup that - where the cup that holds the blood of Jesus Christ resides forever.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

Sanskrit cloth painting


We prayed to Shiva to help us find the stone. It was Shiva who made you fall from sky. So you will go to Pankot Palace... and find Shivalinga... and bring back to us. Bring back to us. Bring back to us.


 

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Chachapoyan Goddess of Fertility idol


Throw me the idol. No time to argue! Throw me idol, I'll throw you the whip! 
 
 
 
 
 

The Exorcist (1973)

Assyrian demon Pazuzu sculpture


Especially important is the warning to avoid conversations with the demon. We may ask what is relevant but anything beyond that is dangerous. He is a liar. The demon is a liar. He will lie to confuse us. But he will also mix lies with the truth to attack us. The attack is psychological, Damien, and powerful. So don't listen to him. Remember that - do not listen.



Stargate (1994)

Eye of Ra necklace


There can be only one Ra.