Greed, Cruelty, and Death by Snake. This is the second of two parts on the 1955 epic, Land of the Pharaohs! In this episode, we look at the historical accuracy of the second half of the film, and review the film as a whole. In terms of the cast for Land of the Pharaohs, Joan Collins plays princess Nellifer, James Robertson Justice plays the slave Vashtar, Dewey Martin, plays the son of Vashtar, Senta, and Jack Hawkins plays the Pharaoh, Khufu. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography AFI....
Oct 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 68
Politics, Betrayal and Murder. This is the first of two parts on the 1955 epic, Land of the Pharaohs. In this episode, we look into the background information on the film, and the historical accuracy of roughly the first half of the film. In terms of the cast for Land of the Pharaohs, Joan Collins plays princess Nellifer, James Robertson Justice plays the slave Vashtar, Dewey Martin, plays the son of Vashtar, Senta, and Jack Hawkins plays the Pharaoh, Khufu. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bi...
Oct 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 67
In this episode myself and guest Oliver Reason discuss the 2000 film, Titan AE . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, I look into the 2021 remake of the Disney film, Under Wraps. In this film, our main characters, Marshall, Amy and Gilbert discover an ancient Egyptian mummy that has come back from the dead. However, unlike the classic horror movies of the past, this mummy is friendly! Not only will I review this film, but as a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist, I shall also look into the background information and historical accuracy. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Arnold,...
Oct 02, 2023•24 min•Ep. 65
An ancient Egyptian princess, an evil curse, and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde for some reason. In this episode, we shall look into The Mummy, from 2017, staring the likes of Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Sofia Boutella, and Jake Johnson. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Ayad, M. F. (Ed.). (2022). Women in Ancient Egypt: Revisiting Power, Agency, and Autonomy . American University in Cairo Press. Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses . Routledge. IMDB. (202...
Sep 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, we look into episodes 7 and 8 of the Nickelodeon show, House of Anubis, named House of Cheats & House of Rumours, and House of Intruders and House of Proof. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2023•12 min•Ep. 64
Romance, adventure and mystery. In this episode, we shall look into the 1954 classic, Valley of the Kings . In this film, our heroes search for the tomb of a pharaoh named Ra-Hotep, as they try to prove the literal interpretation of the biblical story of Joseph. Is this a completely accurate masterpiece with impeccable directing and writing? Is it instead a shambles of a film with less historical accuracy than Ancient Aliens? Listen on to find out! Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography...
Sep 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, we shall look into five films of the silent era. Three of these films are now unfortunately lost: Robbing Cleopatra's Tomb (Cléopâtre) (1899), The Mummy (1911), and The Fool and Death (Narr und Tod) (1920). The other two films, survive to this day, Die Augen der Mumie Ma (1918), and Egyptian Melodies (1931), a Disney film which although not technically a silent film, is relevant nonetheless. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Alcott, L. M. (1869). Lost in a Pyramid,...
Sep 11, 2023•17 min•Ep. 61
An ancient mummy, an electrified fence, and lies and deception. In this episode, we shall dive into Bones , season 5, episode 5, named, Night at the Bone Museum . Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Dodson, A. (2013). The canopic equipment of the kings of Egypt . Routledge. Ikram, S. (2010). Mummification. UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology , 1 (1) IMDB. (2023). Bone: A night at the bone museum. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Serpico, M., & White, R. (2000). Resin...
Sep 04, 2023•24 min•Ep. 59
In this mini episode, I have asked AI to create an episode of Bones, in which a Mummy rises from the dead. Does AI do a good job of this, or is it a complete mess? Listen on to find out! Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Flute - mystical vibe (2023) Retrieved from: https://freesound.org/people/poots/sounds/627786/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2023•7 min•Ep. 60
A steam punk style, mechanical dragon, an epic quest, and over the top fight scenes. In this episode, I shall look into the Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power! Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Adams, B., & Ciałowicz, K. M. (1997). Protodynastic Egypt. Shire Egyptology Brier, B. M., & Hobbs, H. (2008). Daily life of the ancient Egyptians . Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Dodson, A. (2013). The canopic equipment of the kings of Egypt . Routledge. Hill, J. A. (2010). Interregional t...
Aug 28, 2023•29 min•Ep. 58
An ancient evil crocodile lady, the first Egyptian superhero, and a battle in the streets of Cairo. It can only be Moon Knight Episode 6, Gods and Monsters! Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Assmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt . Cornell University Press. Faulkner, R. O., & Andrews, C. (1990). The ancient Egyptian book of the dead . University of Texas Press. Games Radar. (2023). Moon Knight: Gods and Monsters. Retrieved from https://www.gamesradar.com/ Hart...
Aug 21, 2023•29 min•Ep. 57
An ancient Egyptian goddess, doors to past memories, and long hidden secrets revealed. In this episode, I shall look into episode 5 of Moon Knight, titled, Asylum. Is this a marvel masterpiece, or a marvel misfire? Listen on to find out! Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Assmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt . Cornell University Press. Faulkner, R. O., & Andrews, C. (1990). The ancient Egyptian book of the dead . University of Texas Press. Hart, G. (2005). Th...
Aug 14, 2023•24 min•Ep. 56
A long lost Egyptian royal cache, theft, and a moral conundrum. It can only be one of the greatest Egyptian films of all time, The Night of Counting the Stars. In this episode, I shall look into the fascinating background information of the film, asses its historical accuracy, and review the film. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Africa in motion. (2023). Al-Mumia: The night of counting the years 1969 . Retrieved from https://www.africa-in-motion.org.uk/ Aldred, C. (1979). More li...
Aug 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 55
Gruesome deaths, a labyrinth of passages, and a mysterious tomb, it could only be the found footage film, the Pyramid! During this episode, I shall assess the accuracy of this 2014 horror film, and also review the film and assess its accuracy. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Carter, H. (1923). The Tomb of Tutankhamun: Volume 3: The search, discovery and clearance of the antechamber (Vol. 1). Bloomsbury publishing. Faulkner, R. O. (1969). The ancient Egyptian pyramid texts. Aris &...
Jul 31, 2023•29 min•Ep. 54
An other world civilisation, a long lost pyramid, and an army of mummies, just waiting to be awoken to wreak havoc on the world. In this episode, I look into Prisoners of the Sun from 2013, starring John Rhys Davies, David Charvet and Joss Ackland, and assess the background information, historical accuracy, and also review the film. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Dodson, A. (2013). The canopic equipment of the kings of Egypt . Routledge. Faulkner, R. O. (1969). The ancient Egypt...
Jul 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 52
Murder, mystery and romance, it's all here in the 1981 film, Sphinx! In this episode, a trained archaeologist and Egyptologist looks into the background information, asses the historical accuracy, and reviews the film. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Aldred, C. (1979). More light on the Ramesside tomb robberies. In J. Ruffle, G. Gaballa, and K. Kitchen (Eds), Glimpses of Ancient Egypt: studies in honour of H. W. Fairman (pp. 96-99). London: Aris and Phillips Carter, H. (1923). Th...
Jul 17, 2023•46 min•Ep. 51
A weird love triangle, the living dead, and a long lost tomb. It can only be Moon Knight Episode 4! In this episode, a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist assess the historical accuracy and background information of the episode, and also reviews it. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Assmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt . Cornell University Press. Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses . Routledge. IMDB. (2023). Moon Night epi...
Jul 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, we look into episodes 5 and 6 of the House of Anubis, named House of Agendas and House of Keys, and House of Discovery and House of Hyper. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2023•12 min•Ep. 49
In this second episode, chocked full of spoilers, I look into the final half of the Dial of Destiny, and give our overall opinions on the film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 48
It has finally arrived. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! In this first, relatively spoiler free episode, I shall look into the first half of the film with my guest Oliver Reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 47
A hall of gods. A Medjay named Senfu. Khonsu turning the night sky back. It can only be Moon Knight Episode 3: The Friendly Type. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we shall examine the background information and historical accuracy, and then review the episode. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Cooper, J. (2021). Between the Nile and the Red Sea: Medjay desert polities in the third to first millennium BCE. Old World: Journal of Ancient Africa and Eurasia , 1 (1), 1-22. Jo...
Jul 03, 2023•19 min•Ep. 46
The return of a hero, a huge nuclear explosion, and a fridge. It can only be Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Join me as I look into the background information on the film, the historical accuracy, and review it. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliogrpahy Brugger, K. Die Chronik von Akakor: erzählt von Tatunca Nara, dem Häuptling der Ugha Mongulala. Childe, V. G. (1931). Skara Brae: a ‘Stone Age’village in Orkney. Antiquity , 5 (17), 47-59. Hahn, H. P. (2008). Diffusionis...
Jun 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 45
Ancient gods possessing humans, an evil cult, and a powerful suit. In this episode, we dive into Moon Knight Episode 2: Summon the Suit! Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Cruz-Uribe, E. (1994). The Khonsu Cosmogony. Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt , 31 , 169-189. Gillan, T, J. (2005). The historical inscription on Queen Hatshepsut's Chapelle Rouge. Sydney: Macquarie University. Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses . Routledge. IM...
Jun 26, 2023•21 min•Ep. 44
A classic adventure, an extremely well executed father son dynamic, and one of the greatest films ever made!? It can only be Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. In this episode, we shall look into the background information, assess the historical accuracy, and review the film. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Corbett, G. J., Keller, D. R., Porter, B. A., & Tuttle, C. A. (2014). Archaeology in Jordan, 2012 and 2013 seasons. American Journal of Archaeology , 118 (4), ...
Jun 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 43
In this episode, we dive into the first episode of the Marvel Disney Plus series Moon Knight, named the Goldfish Problem. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Assmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt . Cornell University Press. Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses . Routledge. IMDB. (2023). Moon Night episode 1: The goldfish problem. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Richard, H. W. (2003). The Complete Gods and Goddes...
Jun 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 42
A classic intro, a dangerous Thuggee cult, and hearts being torn from chests. It can only be the Temple of Doom! Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Chaturvedi, V. (2017). Thuggee and colonialism in India, c. 1757–1857. In The Oxford Handbook of the History of Crime and Criminal Justice (pp. 320-337). Oxford University Press. Crossley, P, K, Siu, H, M and Sutton, D, S. (2018). Empire at the margins: Culture, ethnicity, and frontier in early modern China. University of California Pres...
Jun 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 41
In this weirdly dark and gritty Si-fi Baywatch spinoff, the dead have risen! Now it is up to our heroes, Ryan McBride and Mitch Buchannon to solve the case, and destroy an ancient evil. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, likely for the first ever time, a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist will asses the historical accuracy of this episode of Baywatch Nights, as well as supplying some background information, and a review. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Doda, B., &...
Jun 12, 2023•22 min•Ep. 40
Giant boulders, faces being melted by the wrath of god, terrible archaeology, it can only be Indiana Jones the Raiders of the Lost Ark! In this episode, we look into the background information and historical accuracy of the classic adventure film, and then rate it out of ten. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Carroll, R., & Prickett, S. (Eds.). (2008). The Bible: Authorized King James Version . Oxford Paperbacks. García Puchol, O., Diez Castillo, A., & Pardo-Gordó, S. (2018...
Jun 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 39
Ninjas, Egypt ruling over Japan, a weirdly Napoleonic villain, and all set before 3000 BCE. It's all here in the Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption! Is this film good, bad, or so bad that it is good? Is this film accurate in any way shape or form? Listen on to find out! Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Cummins, A. (2012). In Search of the Ninja: The Historical Truth of Ninjutsu . The History Press. Groom, N. (2012). The Union Jack: The Story of the British Flag . Atlantic Book...
Jun 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 38
