The signature fedora. The rousing score by John Williams. The iconic crack of the whip. This is where the legend of Indiana Jones began - in Steven Spielberg's 1981 blockbuster, Raiders of the Lost Ark. In this episode, we revisit the pop culture phenomenon that redefined the action-adventure genre, spawned multiple sequels, videogames, and cartoons, and further cemented Harrison Ford as one of the biggest Hollywood stars of all time.

<p>The signature fedora. The rousing score by John Williams. The iconic crack of the whip. This is where the legend of Indiana Jones began - in Steven Spielberg's 1981 blockbuster, Raiders of the Lost Ark. In this episode, we revisit the pop culture phenomenon that redefined the action-adventure genre, spawned multiple sequels, videogames, and cartoons, and further cemented Harrison Ford as one of the biggest Hollywood stars of all time.</p>

Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

<p>Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.</p>

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