Karen Allen helped develop the character of Marion Ravenwood on the first Indiana Jones. Here's why that matters. I don't know about you, but I grew up with Indiana Jones. As a young viewer, I probably took for granted how much of a BAMF Karen Allen's Marion Ravenwood was. She was intelligent, independent, a fast talker, and funny. Yes, she still was Indy's love interest and occasional damsel in distress, but she was definitely capable of getting herself out of scrapes, too. We love a strong female character around here. It's been 40 years since Raiders of the Lost Ark came out, so Variety sat down with Allen to discuss her iconic role in the film. She highlights a lot of points that reflect the strength of the writing. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 14 June, 2021