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Movie Monday Feb. 6: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Rounding out my month of The Mummy is the final installment, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. This movie wasn’t as well received as the first two, but it is no less filled with supernatural mummies, action, and heart. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched the movie yet, what are you doing?** In 1946, Alex O’Connell (Luke Ford), the now grown son of…

Movie Monday January 23: The Mummy (1999)

My pick for this week is no surprise, The Mummy (1999). It’s the movie that rebooted a classic Universal Monster, adding more action and romance to the original storyline. It also started my love for actor Brendan Fraser, who is currently going through what some have called his “Brenaisssance”, as well as continued my love for all things ancient Egyptian.  **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t…

Movie Monday May 23: The Gentlemen

I’ve been wanting to see my pick for this week for a while, since pre-pandemic, and I finally got the chance. Guy Richie’s newest movie The Gentlemen, like many of his previous work, is a wild ride from start to finish. You never know where the story is going and are left guessing until all the pieces are put together. **Warning, mild spoilers ahead, so if you…