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Franchise Me: The Search for the Ultimate Movie Franchise

259 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -

Two movie loving friends go on a journey to find the greatest film franchise ever made. From "Fast and Furious" to "Star Wars" and everything in between, we break down any movie series with at least three films and talk about what really makes a great movie franchise.

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Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure Movie Discussion

January 06, 2023 03:34 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we kick the year off with a brand new franchise as we join the Wyld Stallyns and break down"Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure." We discuss the perfect casting, the creative writing, and some of the jokes that didn't age so well. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in ...

The Best and Worst of 2022

January 01, 2023 18:15 - 4 hours - 180 MB

Welcome to a special year end episode of Franchise Me. In this bonus episode we break down our top 10 Best and Worst movies of the year, highlight what we think are some of the best performances of the year, and pick the biggest winners and losers of 2022. So strap in for our 4 hour break down of film in the year 2022. 

Franchise Me: Home Alone Franchise Retrospective

December 30, 2022 02:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we ring in the New Year as we wrap up the entire Home Alone franchise in our special retrospective episode. We are once again joined by video game expert Matt to help us deep dive into the extended franchise. Also we put our money where are mouths are and deliver our very special pitch for a possible seventh installment in the Home Alone franchise. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next historic franchise. Share your thoughts and opi...

Home Alone: The Holiday Heist and Home Sweet Home Alone Movie Discussion

December 23, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we keep the punishment going as we watch the last two films in the "Home Alone" franchise, Home Alone: The Holiday Heist, and Home Sweet Home Alone. We discuss the surprising delight that is The Holiday Heist, the uncomfortable class issues of Home Sweet Home Alone, and how this Franchise should just finally die. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us ...

A Year in Franchises: 2013

December 19, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 35.1 MB

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2013 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]...

Home Alone 3 and Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House Movie Discussion

December 16, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we pull double duty as we discuss both "Home Alone 3" and the monstrosity that is "Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House" . We discuss the ridiculous plot of Home Alone 3, the absolute terror that is Home Alone 4, and of course we celebrate the most delicious breakfast of all time...WAFFLES. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at FranchiseMePod@gmail....

Home Alone 2 Movie Discussion

December 09, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we keep the holiday spirit up and basically do the same thing as last week as we break down "Home Alone 2."  We discuss the repetitive nature of the film, the new setting, and what feels like lazy writing. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where we bre...

Home Alone Movie Discussion

December 02, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we get into the holiday spirit as we start a new franchise and discuss the Christmas classic "Home Alone." We discuss the legacy of the film, why it has lasted all of these years, and what keeps us coming back for more. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises...

Franchise Me: Night at the Museum Franchise Retrospective

November 25, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we close the doors of the museum for the last time as we wrap up the entire Night at the Museum franchise in our special retrospective episode. We break down what little extended franchise there is and discuss what we would like to see in the future. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next historic franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe)...

A Year in Franchises: 2009

November 21, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 37.3 MB

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2009 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]...

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

November 18, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we cross the pond and head to jolly old London as we break down "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb." We discuss the disappointing nature of the film, the lack of interesting new character, and the emotional ending as we say goodbye to a true comedy legend. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our...

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Movie Discussion

November 11, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we head to DC as we break down "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian." We discuss how this lives up to the true potential of the concept, the great additions to the cast, and comedy legend Hank Azaria. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where ...

Night at the Museum Movie Discussion

November 04, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we head over to the museum to start our new franchise and discuss the first film in the series, "Night at the Museum."  We discuss the incredible cast, the interesting story, and the overall good time the film provides. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises...

Franchise Me: Ghostbusters Retrospective

October 28, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 151 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we unfortunately have to bring our Spooktober to end as we close the trap and bust the ghosts and wrap up the entire Ghostbusters franchise in our special retrospective episode. We welcome our special guest Matt to help us break down the more detailed aspects of the extended franchise. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next historic franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our ...

Franchise Me: Ghostbusters Franchise Retrospective

October 28, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 150 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we unfortunately have to bring our Spooktober to end as we close the trap and bust the ghosts and wrap up the entire Ghostbusters franchise in our special retrospective episode. We welcome our special guest Matt to help us break down the more detailed aspects of the extended franchise. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next historic franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our ...

A Year in Franchises: 1986

October 24, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 32.1 MB

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 1986 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]...

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Movie Discussion

October 21, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 99 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week Spooktober continues on as we break down the legacy sequel "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." We discuss the legacy connections to the original film, the incredible performance of the lead, and why we are so excited for the future of the franchise (and our love for Ernie Hudson). Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye o...

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016) Movie Discussion

October 14, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 115 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week our Spooktober takes a serious turn as we break down the controversial "Ghostbusters: Answer the Call." We discuss the film overall and why it worked for us, the strength of its cast, and the extremely negative reaction to the film in pop culture. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus ...

Ghostbusters 2 Movie Discussion

October 07, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we continue our "Spooktober" journey  as we break down "Ghostbusters 2." We discuss the disappointing sequel label of the film, the disrespectful lack of Ernie Hudson, and the things that surprisingly worked for us. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" wh...

Ghostbusters Movie Discussion

September 30, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we kick start the spookiest time of the year as we break down "Ghostbusters." We discuss the strong performances, the blending of the science fiction and comedic elements, and the legendary status of the film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where we ...

A Year in Franchises: 2000

September 27, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MB

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2000 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]...

Franchise Me: Pirates of the Caribbean Retrospective

September 23, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! We may have dropped anchor but we haven't abandoned ship yet as this week is our special retrospective episode for the "Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. We deep dive on the extensive extended franchise, discuss what we would like to see in the future, and give our definitive franchise rankings. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next spooky franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our...

Franchise Me: Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise Retrospective

September 23, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! We may have dropped anchor but we haven't abandoned ship yet as this week is our special retrospective episode for the "Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. We deep dive on the extensive extended franchise, discuss what we would like to see in the future, and give our definitive franchise rankings. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next spooky franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Movie Discussion

September 15, 2022 15:46 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we wrap up the last of the Pirates films as we break down "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales." Listen as we lose our minds while we discuss the lore breaking back story of Jack "The" Sparrow, the slightly improved action sequences from the last film, and how much we miss Gore Verbinski . Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at Franchis...

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Movie Discussion

September 09, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we sail into uncharted territories as we break down "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." We discuss how unnecessary the film is, the boring nature of the film, the weird introduction of a historical figure, and the enjoyable new addition to the cast. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our m...

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Movie Discussion

September 02, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we head to Davy Jones Locker as we break down "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End." We discuss the bloated size of the film, the often confusing story, and the epic conclusion of this original Pirates trilogy. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" wh...

A Year in Franchises: 1985

August 29, 2022 15:28 - 44 minutes - 32.5 MB

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 1985 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Movie Discussion

August 26, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! It's a special week as we celebrate episode 52 and bring our first year to a close as we break down "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." We discuss the epic action scenes, the slightly convoluted but entertaining story, the groundbreaking Davy Jones CGI, and how much this movie really slaps. We are so thankful to have been able to host this show for a year now, we appreciate everybody who has given us a listen, and we look forward to another year of Fra...

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Movie Discussion

August 19, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 93 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we set sail on a new franchise as we discuss "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl." We discuss the incredible action sequences, Gore Verbinski's beautiful direction, and the legacy of the film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where...

Franchise Me: Fantastic Beasts Retrospective

August 12, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! We have finally made it to the end of Fantastic Beasts series and bring a close to the entire Wizarding World Saga with our special "Fantastic Beasts" retrospective episode. We discuss what little of the extended franchise is left, let out our anger at the franchise as a whole, and find comfort in the announcement of our next exciting franchise. For whatever reason we had some technical issues while recording the episode so please forgive the lower quality of th...

Franchise Me: Fantastic Beasts Franchise Retrospective

August 12, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! We have finally made it to the end of Fantastic Beasts series and bring a close to the entire Wizarding World Saga with our special "Fantastic Beasts" retrospective episode. We discuss what little of the extended franchise is left, let out our anger at the franchise as a whole, and find comfort in the announcement of our next exciting franchise. For whatever reason we had some technical issues while recording the episode so please forgive the lower quality of th...

Franchise Me Bonus: Our reaction to WB, Batgirl, and David Zaslav

August 08, 2022 18:31 - 36 minutes - 26.8 MB

Welcome to a special bonus episode where we discuss our reaction to the recent decisions being made over at WB, specifically with the recent Batgirl cancellation. While recording the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts episodes we made jokes and references to "The Discovery Guy" David Zaslav who earlier this year took over as head of Warner Brothers Discovery. We commented on enjoying some of the ideas that he was rumored to have and mentioned that we were rooting for and supporting him. With ...

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Movie Discussion

August 05, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we struggle to stay awake as we break down "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore." We discuss the big casting change, how boring the film is, and the surprisingly effective ending. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where we break down all the fr...

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Movie Discussion

July 29, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week things get not so fantastic as we break down "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." We discuss the confusing story, the lackluster style, and the overabundance of lore in the film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where we break down all the f...

A Year in Franchises: 2019

July 26, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 42.7 MB

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2019 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]...

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Movie Discussion

July 22, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we begin our journey into the extended Wizarding World as we break down "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." We discuss the wonderful new characters, the not so wonderful new characters, and the characters that we can't understand why their in the movie.  Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our ...

Franchise Me: Harry Potter Retrospective

July 15, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 159 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! We may have finished all of the movies but the magic is not gone as this week is our special retrospective episode for the "Harry Potter” franchise. We deep dive on the extensive extended franchise, discuss what we would like to see in the future, and give our definitive franchise rankings. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Le...

Franchise Me: Harry Potter Franchise Retrospective

July 15, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 158 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! We may have finished all of the movies but the magic is not gone as this week is our special retrospective episode for the "Harry Potter” franchise. We deep dive on the extensive extended franchise, discuss what we would like to see in the future, and give our definitive franchise rankings. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Le...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Movie Discussion

July 08, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we open at the close as we discuss "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2." We discuss the intense action sequences, the emotional conclusion, and the sloppy but forgivable elements of the film.  Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where we break d...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Movie Discussion

July 01, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we go camping and hunt down Horcruxes as we discuss "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1." We discuss the benefits of splitting one book into two movies, the excellent performances of the three leads, and we break down the camping criticism the movie often receives.  Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an ey...

A Year in Franchises: 2008

June 28, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 32.5 MB

Welcome to newest episode of our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2008 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at Franc...

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Discussion

June 24, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week love is in the air as we break down "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." We discuss the teen romance, why Michael Gambon's Dumbledore is great, and the weird tint around the movie.  Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where we break down all the fra...

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Movie Discussion

June 17, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we must not tell lies as we discuss "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix." We discuss the new director, teen angst, and overall lower quality of the film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where we break down all the franchises that came out in a...

Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire Movie Discussion

June 10, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we enter the Triwizard Tournament as we discuss "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire." We discuss the darker elements, the fun action sequences, and the introduction of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named himself, Lord Voldemort. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises"...

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban Movie Discussion

June 03, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 93 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week enter year three of Hogwarts as we discuss "Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban." We discuss the talented new director, the whimsical nature of the film, and the introduction of Gary Oldman. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" where we break down al...

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Discussion

May 27, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we continue our journey into the Wizarding World as we discuss "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." We discuss the extensive runtime, the darker nature of the film, and the logistics of unpetrifying a ghost. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep an eye out for our monthly bonus series "A Year in Franchises" wher...

A Year in Franchises: 2016

May 24, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 29.9 MB

Welcome to the third episode of our new bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2016 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us a...

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone Movie Discussion

May 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we start our 7th franchise and begin our journey into the Wizarding World as we discuss "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's Stone)." We discuss the phenomenon that was Harry Potter, the differences between the book and the movie, and the perfect casting in the film.  Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep a...

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone Movie Review

May 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we start our 7th franchise and begin our journey into the Wizarding World as we discuss "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's Stone)." We discuss the phenomenon that was Harry Potter, the differences between the book and the movie, and the perfect casting in the film.  Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at [email protected]. Keep a...

Franchise Me: Shrek Franchise Retrospective

May 13, 2022 02:00 - 2 hours - 159 MB

Welcome back to Franchise Me! We may have watched all of the movies but it is not ogre yet as this week is our special retrospective episode for the "Shrek” franchise. We discuss the legacy of the franchise, the Shrek mega-fans, and of course the extensive extended franchise that may or may not have broken us. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (...