Episode 54: The Mummy (1999)
This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss 1999's beloved cult classic The Mummy. Topics include, but are not limited to, how the film draws on 1950s film tropes, the lasting appeal of Rachel Weisz's plucky librarian, Brendan Fraser's glorious nineties hair, and the baffling decision to "reboot" the franchise with Tom Cruise.
Links
"What’s up with Universal’s ‘Dark Universe’ monster movie franchise?," Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, The Daily Dot
"Halloween Costumes with Martha and Brendan Fraser," Martha Stewart
Gav's recent podcast appearances: FD 64: Reading with the Hamiltons – a Special Episode with Elizabeth Minkel and Gavia Baker-Whitelaw // Ditch Diggers #44: Gavia Baker-Whitelaw and Freelance Ditches