The Mummy (1999): A Simpler, More Adventurous Time

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In this episode, Melanie & Melvin are discussing The Mummy (1999)! Branden Frasier is back in the mix with his popular oscar-winning performance in The Whale, but we’re traveling back over two-decades to a time long ago; one of adventure, excitement, and endless sand!

Topics:

• (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 53-minutes discussing “modesty”, both its literal definition and it’s ever-changing, inconsistent, and convoluted cultural usage. Melanie & Melvin each approach the topic from different angles, challenging both cultural and biblical understandings as the two talk comfortably and freely. (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)
• Before discussing The Mummy (1999), Melvin gives some background on The Mummy (1932).
• When Melvin watched the staple Universal Monster Movies in 2022, he noticed that The Mummy (1932) seemed the most edgy and sensational among them. The Mummy (1999) carries some of that spirit with its borderline punk-rock nature.
• Melanie downright loves The Mummy (1999), and explains what it is that makes the film so magical for her.
• Melvin thought The Mummy (1999) was just okay, and stepped away thinking the movie was exceptionally well-paced.
• The Mummy (1999) is very much a movie about the adventure, not the characters, but Evelyn still stands out as a particularly well-written example of a strong female companion.
• Melanie ponders where adventure films have gone, and whether or not the genre has migrated solely to the mini-series or television series format.
• Briefly discussing the sequels in the franchise.
• Melvin shares some insight into how he decides what movies to discuss, when to discuss them, and how, because not every movie is made equal, and not every movie produces interesting or engaging discussion.

Recommendations:

• Ju-On: Black Ghost (2009) (Movie)
• Doctor Sleep (2019) (Movie)

The Mummy (1999) is Rated PG-13 for pervasive adventure violence and some partial nudity. It features Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Kevin J. O’Connor, Jonathan Hyde, Oded Fehr, Erick Avari, Stephen Dunham, Corey Johnson, Tuc Watkins, and Omid Djalili. Directed by Stephen Sommers. The Mummy (1999) is feature here.

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