Whatcha Watchin with Alexis Gentry

The Mummy (1999) with Billy from Geek of Oz

Trashwire Season 1 Episode 20

Billy from Geek of Oz returns to Whatcha Watchin to chat with Alexis about the 1999 cinematic masterpiece The Mummy. The two discuss the chemistry between unbelievably hot leads Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, favorite scenes and side characters, and the disappointing follow-ups The Mummy Returns in 2001 and 2008’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

Follow Billy:
Letterboxd: @aqualec
Facebook: @GeekOfOz
Instagram: @aqualec
Threads @aqualec
Bluesky: @aqualec

Follow Alexis:
Letterboxd: @trashwire 
TikTok: @trashwire
Instagram: @AlexisGentry and @trashwire
Threads: @AlexisGentry and @trashwire
Bluesky: @trashwire
Facebook: @trashwire

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:43 ‘90s action & adventure
4:15 A cast filled with hot people
6:13 1999: The best year for movies
8:34 DVD box sets
9:53 The sequels
18:51 Favorite scenes
21:14 Wrap-up

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