Another movie Monday, another mummy movie. The second installment in the franchise, The Mummy Returns, delves more into the fantastical elements of Egyptian mythology as well as series lore. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** Seven years after the previous film, Rick (Brendan Fraser), Evelyn (Rachel Weisz), and their son Alex (Freddie Boath) discover the bracelet of Anubis on…
I’m kicking off a month long Movie Monday dedicated to my favorite franchise, The Mummy movies, with the original. I’d never seen the original with Boris Karloff, but I’m a fan of old films, especially pre-code Hollywood. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** During a dig in 1921 Egypt, a group of archaeologists find the…
After a bit of a holiday break, I’m back in the new year with another movie recommendation. I already wrote about the first Knives Out movie, so it’s only fitting that I also picked Glass Onion as my movie this week. And just like the first one, it didn’t disappoint. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing…
I picked a new release, The Whale, for my movie this week for multiple reasons. I’m a huge fan of Brendan Fraser, I’ve seen a lot of promo for the film on social media, I’ve heard of the play, I could go on. The Whale didn’t disappoint. It was a tearjerker and full of emotional performances. Since it’s a new release, I won’t do…
After a food centric holiday like Thanksgiving, I decided to pick a food centric movie, Julie & Julia. This is genuinely one of my favorite foodie movies and one of my favorite Meryl Streep performances. It’s two hours of delicious food, feel good moments, and stellar acting. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** Julie Powell (Amy Adams) is…
In honor of the release of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery later this week, the OG Knives Out is my pick for today. As I’ve stated before, I love mysteries, especially whodunnit types. This film delivers on everything a classic murder mystery should be: intrigue, a gruesome and strange death, multiple suspects with strong motives, and just a pinch of comedy. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you…
