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Alien Covenant (2017) This is the long awaited prequel sequel remake thing that is Alien Covenant, working title "Prometheus II"  We discuss all things alien and sci fi, how many Fassbenders is too many, and whether or not Ridley Scott is trying to build a shared universe out of all his movies. 

Prometheus (2012)  This time, we are reviewing an absolute classic, we discuss what makes a true prequel, poor choices by ignorant scientists, and the Prometheus school of running away from falling spaceships! 

The Christmas special is here,  this time we put to bed an argument on what defines a Christmas film, we discuss how many movies have other Christmas movies within them, and James shares his disappoint with modern franchises!  Merry Christmas Everyone

Alien: Resurrection (1997)  Do not watch this movie!  listen to this podcast, it's much shorter We discuss how resurrecting a franchise isn't always good for the franchise, comparisons to Jaws the Revenge and we are sure that Apple wishes they had patented Breath ID.  Enjoy! 

This Halloween we have decided to take a different route, rules are simple enough...  1 horror/thriller that has won a major award.  1 horror/thriller that is underrated and never won any awards (but probably should have)   let us know your choices in the comments!  Enjoy. 

Alien 3 (1992) in this sequel, no one can hear you yawn, because the soundtrack is really loud. This time we discuss the darker tones, literally. The director who never wants to talk about his film ever again, and comparing the theatrical cut v the assembly cut. 

(Aliens 1986) We are back with Aliens, the long awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's masterpiece. We discuss the significant “dollar value”, The crazy perfectionist  James Cameron, and quotes quotes, quotes, this movie is SO quotable… “Game Over Man! Game Over!”

Alien (1979)  A new franchise, this week, in the dead air of Digital space, no one can hear us scream!   We are reviewing the original Alien, kickstarting the whole Alien franchise, in this episode we discuss the science fiction genre, robot blood and guts, and long forgotten 7 ft actors in rubber alien costumes. 

This is our second episode of Directors Cut, where we focus on the career and movies of a particular director. We have chosen one of the worlds most famous and most revered directors, Sir Ridley Scott and we will be discussing and choosing our most favourite Ridley movie and our least favourite.  Enjoy!

Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) This week we discuss the final instalment in the Lethal Weapon franchise, we are talking about great characters vs bad plot, Triad marshal arts, comedian turned cop, and whether or not Riggs and Murtaugh really are too old for this shit. 

Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)  This week we discuss how old they are for this shit, corrupt cops gone wrong, failed housing developments and now easy it would be to shoot a human vs shooting a dog!  Enjoy.

Hi everyone, Merry Christmas! This is a special episode as it's Christmas and as there are so many people shacked up with family they don't like or stuck in isolation due to a positive lateral flow, We have made it our mission to find you something worth watching this Christmas, and we plan to settle that age old debate as to whether or not Die Hard truly is a Christmas movie. Enjoy! 

We are back with the follow up, Lethal Weapon 2, this time with more exploding toilets and added Joe Pesci for humour. Please share us, like and subscribe! 

This week we start the Lethal Weapon franchise. Just in time for Christmas too! We will discuss being too old for this shit, The longevity of the buddy cop genre, and Gary Busey' big stupid face! Enjoy.

This week, the end of our Batman run, The Lego Batman Movie, not to be confused with the Batman Lego movie which is not the same thing. We discuss the amazing rogues gallery, lobster thermidor and watch the trailer for the new Matt Reeves film "The Batman".  

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) the epic final chapter of the Dark Knight Trilogy, this week we compare Batman to Charles Dickens, our love of all things Gary Oldman, and Tom Hardy's lovely lovely voice.  Enjoy.

The Dark Knight (2008) Yes Batman fans, We are finally doing this one, for those who don't know, it's the Heath Ledger one. James and I discuss the significance of this movie on the comic book genre and attempt to rewrite the film. 

Batman Begins (2005).  This is the Batman reboot we've all been waiting for, the first of our Dark Knight trilogy reviews, grittier, scarier, with more scarecrows, ninjas and no bat nipples. 

This week we are reviewing Batman & Robin (1997) If you thought Batman Forever was a low point, prepare to get dazzled by terrible ice puns, sexy plant ladies, and bat nipples! 

Batman Forever (1995) This week we are discussing Tommy Lee Jones being outshined by Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman’s Bat fetish and Val Kilmer’s big gaping mouth!  Please subscribe and follow us on Instagram! 

Batman Returns (1992) Only to be the movie for about 30 minutes.  James and I discuss all things Walken, Danny DeVito, Cat-people, and try to get to the bottom of if this movie is actually a sequel or not. Enjoy! 

BATMAN (1989) We’re back with a new series!  This time around we are Doing the Batman Franchise, starting with Keaton, Nicholson... or Nicholson / Keaton depending on your billing preferences. This episode is all about Tim Burton’s Batman.

This is the first episode of 2021  and the first of a new series of special one off episodes that will continue throughout this year.    This episode is dedicated to the Writer/Director/Producer M. Night Shyamalan. We discuss Night's best and worst work, and then choose our top FIVE movies that Night has Directed.    Enjoy. 

It’s Christmas and we are counting through our 12 must watch Christmas movies for the 12 days of Christmas! So raise a festive glass! Eat a whole block of cheese and settle in for 12 Christmas classics! 

This week on Do The Franchise, we are doing Jurassic Park III, it’s the obligatory follow up to Lost World and is full of expendable characters, new stupid dinosaurs, and Tea Leoni screaming constantly. We hope you enjoy our review!

“Something has survived”  Clearly undoing all the Sudo science in Jurassic Park, this week we are reviewing.. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (for those who didn’t get it from the  logo)  We are talking angry Pete Poselthwaite  lots of new Dinosaurs, Gymnastic daughters, and t-rex’s eating screenwriters. 

65 Million Years in the Making... Do The Franchise are finally doing The Jurassic Park trilogy.    So we're talking DNA, special effects, loud foot prints, disgruntled employees, unix systems, and of course... Dinosaurs!! Enjoy. 

It’s Halloween 2020  We are back with a super scary Halloween Special This year we are choosing our #1 Best Horror Movie #1 Worst Horror Movie  Top pick to watch this Halloween!  please follow us on Instagram and Twitter and leave us a comment letting us know your picks!

Back to the Future III  James & Jake are completing the Back to the Future Trilogy with the final watchalong in the trilogy, so dust off your cowboy boots and your Back to the Future III DVD / VHS (if you've not updated since the 80's) and join Do The Franchise for this Watchalong!!   Please share, comment, and subscribe to DO THE FRANCHISE!

This week James & Jake do Back to the Future Part 2 Watchalong!    So grab your Hoverboard and your Sports Almanac, pop on your Back to the Future DVD and join us for this Do The Franchise Watchalong! 

Jake & James are back with a new franchise this week, This is Back to the Future, and its a very special episode as this is the first ever watchalong episode, im honour of the movies 35 year anniversary  So dust off your Back to the Future box set and sit down with Do The Franchise!  Enjoy!! 

This week Jake & James are doing 'Man of Steel' Discussing gritty dark superheroes, Abs of Steel, the destruction of public property, and fake noses!  "Release the world engine!!" Enjoy.

Jake & James are back this week with a unique special episode. This week it's all about the lockdown, so stay indoors and get your teeth into a new film, a franchise, a boxset or a documentary series. Jake & James go through what's new, what's trending and what you can get into to help pass the time. It's also a special opportunity for the 'Do The Franchise' team to thank our NHS! Enjoy. 

Superman Franchise continues.. Superman Returns 2006. This week the boys discuss the recasting of the entire Superman cast, and the sequel / reboot argument among fans of the franchise! 

Superman Franchise continues with Superman II James & Jake discuss the two different versions of the movie, both Theatrical release and Donner Cut.  Kneel before European sex tourists from Krypton! 

This week James & Jake do Superman The Movie. They discuss Marlon Brando’s inability to pronounce Krypton, The legacy of Richard Donner and Jake finds some unique shit merchandise!   

This week James & Jake are doing Superman III Lex Luthor has been subbed by the CEO of Wheat King.  Superman goes on a massive bender and Richard Pryor invents artificial intelligence.  As always, subscribe, comment and share! 

Do The Franchise's first Valentine's Day Special.    This week Jake & James choose three films each that encapsulate the themes of romance and love on Valentine's Day 2020.   These hapless romantics also discuss what Valentine's Day means to them, giving their top three fav's and a few honourable mentions.    Enjoy!

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace   This week on Do The Franchise Jake & James are discussing a new franchise, or rather an old franchise in the Superman franchise, Just like all great franchises, they have decided to start with Episode IV.   Please like, comment, subscribe! 

Merry Christmas Everyone!  This is the official Do the Franchise Christmas Special.  in this episode James & Jake compare favourite Christmas movies of all time, a winters tale of nostalgia and interesting parallels discovered between all of their movie choices!  Hope you all enjoy! Follow the Franchise on Twitter @dothefranchise 

Paul Brian & Vin Diesel return in Fast & Furious *4. Yes it’s the fourth one.  James & Jake review Fast 4, talking about Vin Diesel’s investigative skills, Paul Brian’s need for speed and A new instantly forgettable bad guy! 

It's Halloween, Jake & James have took it upon themselves to choose and discuss their favourite movie to watch on Halloween. They discuss horror classic The Shining that redefined the genre forever, Ghostbusters, a cult classic that combines spooks with comedy, and... Troll 2  Comment down below and let us know your favourite Halloween flick!

This week on Do The Franchise, James & Jake tackle The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift.  Discussing men who are cast far too old for the role! Sidekicks who seem way too keen, and how American's use sending their children to Tokyo to learn to drift as punishment. Hope you all enjoy, please subscribe and follow the team on Twitter & Instagram @dothefranchise. 

This week Jake & James are doing " 2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003) Discussing the lack of Vin Diesel, instantly forgettable bad guys, generic Hispanic henchmen, and Eva Mendez as the shoe horned in sexy sidekick / undercover cop. Join Do The Franchise as the Fast & Furious franchise reviews continue.

James & Jake are back with Series 2!  This time around they are diving into the Fast & Furious franchise, starting with The Fast and The Furious (2001) This week they are discussing car jargon, knocked off VHS players, bad audio dubbing and no crusts on sandwiches.  Join us on our fast and furious journey! Like, comment, and subscribe. 

This week on Do The Franchise, Jake and James are finally at the end of the Harry Potter Franchise.  This is the review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and this marks the climactic end of the struggle between good and evil. Harry vs Voldemort.  In this episode we discuss Mission Impossible bank robberies, giant jellyfish protection charms, and the use of spiders, giants, werewolves, statues, snakes, Dementors and budget Dumbledores.  Hope you all enjoy, please subscribe, comment and follow the team on Twitter @Dothefranchise. 

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 1.  This week Jake & James discuss magic glowing cats, Ron's inability to stop leaks, and how to appropriately bury dead house elves.  Hope you all enjoy, please subscribe, comment and follow the team on Twitter @Dothefranchise. 

Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince.    Nearing end of the Harry Potter franchise, this week Jake and James discuss using wands as torches, radicalised students, teleportation cupboards, and tampered CCTV Memories. Hope you all enjoy, please subscribe, comment and follow us on Twitter @Dothefranchise. 

Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix. This time round Jake & James are discussing pink teachers who just want to teach classes. Dogs who are also God parents, and James makes a startling comparison between Harry Potter & the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Enjoy!

This is the first one off special episode. this week the team have special guest Ben Wothers, and together they will be discussing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This will also serve as Do The Franchise's order of viewing every movie in the MCU, which ends Marvels "Infinity Saga" with Avengers:Endgame, coming out on April 25th.  If you have time to squeeze in every single movie before you watch Endgame, this is the BEST order to do it in... Captain America: The First Avenger Captain Marvel Iron Man The Incredible Hulk Iron Man 2 Thor The Avengers Thor: The Dark World Guardians of the Galaxy Iron Man 3 Captain America: The Winter Soldier  Avengers: Age of Ultron Ant-Man Captain America: Civil War Black Panther  Spider-Man: Homecoming  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. Doctor Strange Thor: Ragnarok  Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man and the Wasp Avengers: Endgame  

Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire: Part 2 of 2 Jake & James discuss Harry Potter does Labyrinth; Professor Hans Gruber tries to sneak Harry some truth serum and Lord Trevor Delgome has finally returned, fully formed and with the best CGI nose job in history! All this and more as Do The Franchise finishes reviewing Goblet of Fire!