On May 22nd, 2008, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finally hit the big screen.  Reviews were mixed.  Some loved it.  Some hated it.  But whether you loved it or not, it WAS Indiana Jones and he was BACK!  As for me?  I loved it.  A lot!  Below are the pictures from the days events, from the Midnight show (viewing #1), to the afternoon viewing (viewing #2) as well as the evening show (viewing #3) at the beautiful Heights Theatre in Minneapolis (the oldest running theater in the Twin Cities).

Then on Tuesday May 27th, we got an added bonus in town.  James Rollins, the author of the novelization of the movie, was at the Barnes & Noble in Edina, MN for the book signing of the film adaptation.  Again, with props in tow, I got to meet a great guy, and yet another fun evening was had.  B&N also let me have the Novelization Standee as a thank you!  Enjoy the pics!  And as always, you can click on 'em for the full size shots.

SHOWING #1 at the Eagan Regal 16 in Eagan

Minnesota Jones by the Indiana Jones Standee

Is it the bathroom hallway...

What's this?

Not long now...

Mr. & Mrs. MN Jones smile for the camera

Travner Ravenwierd   

His bride by the Indiana Jones Standee

...or the entrance to Akator?

That Crystal Skull's a real small guy...

No, this isn't the X-files movie!

Travner Ravenwierd

Travner Ravenwierd & MN Jones

Travner Ravenwierd & MN Jones - Even the theater loves Indiana Jones!

SHOWING #2 at the Eden Prarie AMC

First in theater!

SHOWING #3 at the Heights Theatre

The lovely Mrs. Minnesota Jones

Prop Display at the Heights

Travner Ravenwierd and son...

Before the 7:10 PM show

MN Jones and his Prop Display

...and MN Jones too

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Book Signing at the Edina Barnes & Noble - Tues May 27th

MN Jones staffs the prop table

The set-up

Announcing Mr. Rollins

"You're not an Indy Fan Boy, are you?"

The Standee they gave me for helping out for the evening

Mrs. MN Jones

What's that MN Jones lookin' at?!?

Waiting in line for my autograph

Me and Mr. Rollins

"To Minnesota Jones, it was great meeting you... an Indy fan as fervent as me! - James Rollins"