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.
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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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