Drift & Draft

Embark on a cinematic journey through realms of magic, adventure, action and intrigue with these four iconic fantasy movie franchises which admire me a lot to travel on the same path the characters and the movie travels. From ancient artifacts to enchanted spells, each installment transports audiences to captivating worlds filled with unforgettable characters and thrilling experiences. 1. Indiana Jones The Indiana Jones movie franchise, created by George Lucas and directed by Steven Spielberg, follows the adventures of the titular character, an archaeologist and adventurer. Spanning five films released between 1981 and 2023, the series is known for its blend of action, adventure, and historical elements. Harrison Ford's iconic portrayal of Indiana Jones, along with memorable characters, thrilling action sequences, and supernatural elements, have made the franchise a beloved classic in the realm of adventure cinema.  2. Harry Potter: The Harry Potter movie franchise is based on a se...

          Today, David Fincher's name is a big deal in Hollywood. He's known for dark and stylish movies like Seven and Fight Club. But his very first movie experience was a whole different kind of scary - Alien 3. Back then, Fincher was a young guy, just 28 years old. He wasn't directing movies yet, but he was making a name for himself with cool music videos for famous singers.  Fast cuts, dark lighting, and a whole lot of energy. Then came Alien 3. This movie was already in trouble before Fincher even got involved. The original plan for the story and the director fell apart, leaving a big empty space. That's when someone said, "Hey, what about that music video guy, Fincher?" There wasn't even a complete script yet! The studio kept changing their minds about the story, and different writers kept taking turns trying to put it all together. It was like trying to build a house while the instructions kept getting rewritten. Even though it was a mess, Finc...

   “I'm like a bad penny I always turn up” is spoken by Dr. Jones when he was caught by Nazis during his search for the holy grail in the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ the third film in the Indiana Jones franchise, created by the famous American filmmaker and screenwriter George Lucas.  Indiana Jones, a movie franchise about the adventures of the title character and protagonist, Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones Jr., played by Harrison Ford. The franchise spans from its first installment, Raiders of the Lost Ark, released in 1981, to the fifth and final installment, Dial of Destiny, released recently in 2023. George Lucas created the characters' basic story world in 1973. During story discussion with Lucas, Philip Kaufman suggested the central goal of the first film, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Initially, Lucas wanted Kaufman to direct the film, but he was already committed to a western movie. However, Lucas paused the idea and focused on Star Wars. In 1977, ...