Alicia and Sarah geek out over all things action film in the 1990’s classic The Mummy. They discuss how women are portrayed in some of their favorite films and compare them to the portrayal of Evelyn in The Mummy. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about what they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.
Literary terms of the week: Elements of action movies
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Music by Craig Harmann
Cover art by Matt Holman
Show Notes:
Intro notes:
Women in action films through The Mummy
Elements of an action story:
Likeable male hero
Moral throughline
Deadline
Chase scene
Sidekicks & mentors
Final showdown
What are we enjoying right now?
Alicia: Record of a Spaceborn Few (Becky Chambers), The Ministry of Time (Kaliane Bradley)
Sarah: The Sirens’ Call (Chris Hayes), Greenlights (Matthew McConaughey)
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