Indiana Jones has returned after almost 20 years. The archaeologist/adventurer is now fighting Communists instead of Nazis, but the plotlines are as over the top and addictively thrilling as ever. Lauren saw the film on opening weekend, and she brought back this review.

With summer vacation so close, Lauren Piester should be feeling even more ebullient than usual. "However, this year the arrival of summer is made a little less sweet by several things," she writes, "which I have decided to list for you." Find out what makes Lauren sad, and while you're at it, get a sneak preview of what makes her happy.