Shawn S. Lealos

Blood, Sweat and Beers – 05.23.08

One of the main inspirations for the character of Indiana Jones is that of Allan Quatermain. This character was the star of a number of adventure novels by author H. Rider Haggard. The first of those novels, King Solomon’s Mines, was released in 1885 and was followed by more than a dozen sequels. That first … Continue reading

Blood, Sweat and Beers – 05.21.08

When speaking about Lawrence of Arabia, it is impossible not to talk about “that shot.” Of course, that shot being the extreme long shot as Sherif Ali (Omar Sharif) makes his first appearance riding out of the mirage and instantly becoming one of the greatest shots in cinema history. Any film student will be shown … Continue reading