(Archive) Animated movie of the day: The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Originally posted: January 6th, 2022
No, I'm not a man of faith. In fact, I can be very critical of it. So I can't say in all honesty that I agree in the slightest with the theological and moral views or the historical descriptions in the Old Testament. However, I can find artistic merit in a well told story, which is very much the case of this film.
This early Dreamworks production is by no means the only cinema retelling of the story of Moses and the captivity of Israel in the land of Egypt (one of Hollywood's biggest epics is The Ten Commandments (1956) after all). What this version of the story does that others don't, however, is bring a human layer to a part of the story that simply wasn't there before. The aforementioned epic and even the Biblical recounting seem to mostly skim over this part, but Moses and the Pharaoh(who wasn't specified as Ramses in the Book of Exodus yet is referred as such in this and other films) used to be brothers. Adoptive of course, but this means the antagonistic relationship they're put through given the conflict should've meant more to them than just making demands to each other or spouting lines about which God is the true one.
That's the one true strength of the film. I don't agree with God's approach in this tale, but the movie's very compelling drama puts in perspective why people would. You can empathise with Moses here, seeing his plight as an israelite that can't turn a blind eye to the suffering of "just slaves" anymore. You can also empathise with Ramses, always craving for the respect of his father but never feeling earning of it, and being torn between his former brother and his duty as the ruler of the land.
It surpasses one of Hollywood's biggest classics not because of a bigger scope, but rather a smaller one, that also manages to be more accurate to the Biblical accounts with fewer liberties. It should be telling of it's quality that even as an atheist I still earnestly recommend this film.
«I have existed from the morning of the world and I shall exist until the last star falls from the night. Although I have taken the form of Gaius Caligula, I am all men as I am no man, and therefore I am a God.»
2022 has been a very busy year for Harrison! From finishing the next instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise, to star in his first TV shows in decades: the sitcom Shrinking and the western 1923. Let's have a look at the summary of this glorious year for Harrison's career.
JANUARY: no news. but Harrison is probably still working on the set of Indiana Jones 5.
FEBRUARY:
Frank Marshall announces Indiana Jones 5 had wrapped principal photography.
Harrison visits Barcelona
MARCH:
Harrison invites the whole cast and crew of Indy 5 to a wrap party in London
APRIL:
Harrison Ford To Star In ‘Shrinking’ Apple TV+ Series
Indiana Jones 5 Has Same Feel As The Original, Says Mads Mikkelsen
Cryptic picture of Harrison celebrating Easter:
Disney Exec Teases Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Indiana Jones, The Marvels, and More Footage Coming Soon
MAY:
Harrison For attends the play "Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?", played by his wife Calista Flockhart
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren to Star in ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1932’
Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford are joining the “Yellowstone” universe in the upcoming series “1932” for Paramount+.
“1932,” which is the show’s working title, is an origin story introducing a new generation of the Dutton family. It’s set to explore the early 20th century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain West and the Duttons who call it home,” the streamer said in a release.
(Note that the actual title of the show is 1923)
‘Indiana Jones 5’ First Look: Harrison Ford Returns as Swaggering Adventurer
Star Wars Celebration: Harrison Ford Makes Surprise Appearance for John Williams Birthday Tribute, Gives ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Update
JUNE:
Brett Goldstein Takes His ‘Ted Lasso’ Skills To ‘Shrinking’ Comedy With Harrison Ford At Apple TV+
JULY:
Directing this fellow this week. One of the highlights of my career.
(I’m not sure but this could be on the set of Shrinking, the new show for Apple TV)
Surprise party on the set if Shrinking to celebrate Harry's birthday
Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan reunite 38 years after ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’.
The trailer of Indiana Jones 5 is released to the Press, together with an exhibition of the costumes used in the movie
James Mangold and Harrison Ford debuted the first footage from the film at D23 Expo.
Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and director James Mangold surprised fans at D23Expo.
OCTOBER:
Harrison Ford Set As General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross For ‘Captain America: New World Order’, Will Star Opposite Anthony Mackie
It’s official. Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones franchise) will be taking over the Marvel role of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, beginning with Phase 5 title Captain America: New World Order. He’ll star opposite Anthony Mackie, with Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson and Carl Lumbly also among the ensemble.
1923: Harrison Ford & Helen Mirren Series Expanded to Two Seasons, Paramount+ Sets Premiere Date
1923 is coming soon to Paramount+, and the series will stick around a bit longer than expected. What was expected to be a one-season limited series, has now been expanded to two eight-episode seasons. The Yellowstone prequel series will star Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Sebastian Roché, Darren Mann, Michelle Randolph, James Badge Dale, Marley Shelton, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves, Julia Schlaepfer, Brandon Sklenar, Robert Patrick, and Jerome Flynn.
The series will arrive on Paramount+ on December 19th with a special two-hour premiere.
NOVEMBER:
1923 First Look: Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren Come to Yellowstone
The pair unveil their new series set at the Dutton ranch a century ago. “These are extraordinary people in an extraordinary time,” Ford says.
'1923' Teaser Offers First Exciting Look at Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in 'Yellowstone' Spinoff
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Empire’s World-Exclusive Indiana Jones 5 Covers Revealed
1923 Official Trailer:
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'Shrinking' teaser trailer released
DECEMBER:
Indiana Jones 5 Official Trailer and Title released: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
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See Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford in '1923' Premiere Photos — Taken with a Camera from the 1920s!
Helen Mirren Praises Her ‘1923’ Co-Star Harrison Ford at Premiere: ‘He Taught Me a Great Deal About Film Acting’
“1923” LA Premiere Screening & After Party
Harrison Ford Loves His Craft. ‘1923’ Tested His Limits.