I Dig Movies
Exploring the cultural nuances of archaeology and history in film.
How do films shape our understanding of the past? How does the past shape our films?
HOPPING MAD: The Wild History Behind Jiangshi
The Chinese creatures of folklore shine in MR. VAMPIRE…but their origins are even stranger than fiction.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984)
Wading through history, racist tropes, and adventure set pieces makes the film a complicated bit of fun.

