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The Franchise

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A podcast about movies that couldn't be left at one.
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Episodes

Furious 7 and The Fate of the Furious

We wrap up our Fast and Furious coverage with James Wan's gonzo Furious 7, featuring the most macho Robert Frost reference ever, and F. Gary Gray's The Fate of the Furious, which tries to keep a franchise from coming apart with the injection of some class.

Oct 01, 20171 hr 49 min

Fast Five and Fast and Furious 6

We smell what The Rock is cooking, aka Daniel and Henry Fall In Love With The Fast and the Furious Franchise.

Sep 24, 20171 hr 48 min

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and Fast and Furious

Justin Lin shows up for a romp across Tokyo. WHAT'S DRIFT!!!!!!!!!!! Mhmm. Say hello to Han. And also goodbye?!!! Say it isn't so! Then, Diesel's back, Brian is finally cool and it's Death Wish, Toretto Style. Metallic pornography!

Sep 17, 20171 hr 47 min

Resident Evil: Retribution and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

We wrap up our Resident Evil coverage with a reunion of old friends, followed by a reunion of old foes. Paul W.S. and Jove Lo wrap up the franchise. Plus, Daniel ranks every video game movie he's ever seen and Henry really loves Lincoln.

Sep 03, 20171 hr 52 min

Resident Evil: Extinction and Resident Evil: Afterlife

There can only be one Russell Mulcahy and he's the guy who gets the honor of directing a Tyrant-infested Mad Max ripoff. Then, Paul WS comes back and slo mos up a killer 3D extravaganza starring a giant axe.

Aug 27, 20171 hr 41 min

Resident Evil and Resident Evil: Apocalypse

We enter The Hive. And Raccoon City. And the Umbrella Corporation. And the Nemesis Project. And other such nonsense. Paul W.S. Anderson presents us with our first ever video game adaptations. Survive the horror.

Aug 21, 20171 hr 41 min

Weekend at Bernie's and Weekend at Bernie's II

A trio of Bernie newbies tackle the defining corpse comedy of a generation. Aaron Farinelli (VHSHits.wordpress.com and Velodrome Lions) comes on to chat about a movie that's either a classic or an unwatchable piece of shit depending on who's asked, plus a sequel which involves voodoo rituals and jizz-filled chickens.

Aug 13, 20171 hr 53 min

Major League II and Major League: Back to the Minors

Charlie Sheen is boring. Corbin Bernsen owns the team. Dennis Haysbert is a buddhist. And Wesley Snipes is Omar Epps. Then, get ready for a movie that feels like a nap in a hammock! Scott Bakula leaps into the Minors, and Ted McGinley ensures that Major League jumps the shark.

Aug 06, 20171 hr 33 min

Major League

We venture into the world of sports with a little comedy about the Cleveland Indians. PLUS, what the fuck happened at Comic Con?

Jul 30, 20171 hr 19 min

Hardbodies and Hardbodies 2

A couple of relics from the bygone era of nudity-laden sex comedies! A jolt of nostalgia or a total bummer? Well...a little of both.

Jul 23, 20171 hr 37 min

Jaws 3-D and Jaws: The Revenge

A FISH HEAD FLIES AT YOU. Joe Alves gives us one of the least watchable movies we've covered on The Franchise. Then, Hoagie and Ellen Brody 4-Ever. So much revenge.

Jun 25, 20171 hr 20 min

Jaws and Jaws 2

It's time for Franchise Summer! So put on your bathing suit, head to the beach and listen to us yap about Jaws. Just don't go in the water. There are sharks. And Sheriff Brody might shoot you.

Jun 17, 20171 hr 39 min

Young Guns and Young Guns II

We make our way back to the Old West, where only the handsomest young boys rule the day. We're joined by Ryan Rebalkin (@ryanrebalkin) of the Going The Distance podcast to discuss Native American mysticism, Brad Whitford and the sexiest set of six-shooters you ever did see!

Jun 11, 20171 hr 51 min

Prometheus and Alien: Covenant

Ridley Scott and Damon Lindelof deliver a head scratcher and then Hank and I venture to the ol' multiplex (or BAM) to check out a recent box office bomb.

Jun 04, 20171 hr 43 min

Dirty Dancing TV Movie

ABC remade Dirty Dancing as a Jukebox Musical! It was 3 hours long! We watched it!

May 30, 201748 min

Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection

First, David Fincher shaves Ripley's head and has her commit suicide and then Jeanne-Pierre Jeunet flashes forward a billion years and has her fuck an alien. This franchise goes off the rails but quick.

May 28, 20171 hr 37 min

Alien and Aliens

Nathan Sherwood joins us for a deep dive through the chests of two classics. First, we examine Ridley Scott's claustrophobic horror film and then James Cameron's explosive, fun follow-up. Come for the gruesome gore, stay for the cute cats.

May 21, 20171 hr 49 min

Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3

It's a racism-off! Come find out who wins! Plus, Henry invents a game. A fair game.

May 14, 20171 hr 40 min

Rush Hour

We finally tell the story of how Daniel insulted Brett Ratner in front of Henry. And we may even score an interview with the RatPac founder himself.

May 07, 20171 hr 31 min

Iron Man 2 and Iron Man 3

Favreau gets busy. Really busy. Then, Shane Black comes along for no good reason to Shane Black all over the Marvel Universe.

Apr 16, 20171 hr 41 min

Iron Man

We dig into the MCU with this strong starting point. Get ready for some very nerdy behind the scenes tales from the frontlines of Marvel Comics.

Apr 09, 20171 hr 42 min

Rocky Balboa and Creed

Sly tries to save his career with an elegiac look into the nostalgia of Rockys past. Then, Ryan Coogler shows up to remind us what an actual movie is supposed to look like. Plus, a controversial ranking of the Rocky montages and the films themselves.

Apr 02, 20171 hr 41 min

Rocky IV and Rocky V

Our hearts are on fire with love for Rocky IV, from Drago to Paulie's sex robot. Then, we go on a long journey into the darkness that is Rocky V. Avildsen's back! Thanks for nothing.

Mar 28, 20171 hr 21 min

Rocky II and Rocky III

One real movie. Then Mr. T and Hulk Hogan show up. Which is the better approach? Who's to say?

Mar 19, 20171 hr 36 min
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