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Mr.Franchise is a podcast all about film series. Together with my guests (ranging from working actors to good old fashioned film fans) we praise, compare, contrast and lambaste our way through sequels , remakes and films that exist with in cinematic universes. Theme music cred to : https://soundclou…

Christopher Johnson (Mr.Franchise)

  • Oct 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 114 EPISODES


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S9: 8. Ferris Buller

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 132:20


Cameron is so uptight if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass you'd get a podcast. This week Mr.F is joined by Spencer Lewis and Carson Rekert to take a well deserved break to review Ferris Buller's Day Off. how is it a franchise you ask? Consider yourself lucky if you haven't seen the Tv series. Here's a trailer for this week's recommendation, "Heart and Souls" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0cxmmAqxw8 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S9: 7.Point Break

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 96:23


If you wanna hear the ultimate podcast, you gotta be willing to pay the ultimate price. This week stone cold classic guest Jessica Moss returns to join Mr.Franchise on a journey back into the Keanu catalogue. Does this movie still hang loose or has it aged like Gary Busey? Here's a trailer for this week's recommendation, "Surviving The Game": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SdUm-xFu38 And finally a link to Mat's podcast Yr Bad Childhood: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bad-childhood/id1482210451 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S9: 6.Tenet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 98:11


We're back baby, just in time to usher in what may be the last blockbuster of the year! Dan Ferrari joins Mr.F to discuss the twists turns and mix em ups of Tenet. They pull out all the stops with a special announcement thrown in for good measure Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S9: 5. Mallrats

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 88:13


This week Mr.F is joined once again by Mat Prince(Yr Bad Childhood), to dive into the second entry in the Viewaskewniverse, Mallrats. It holds up about as well as a jar of mayo on your front porch on a hot summer's day, but it leads to some silly conversations. Listen now on soundcloud, spotify, apple podcasts and all yr fav podcast apps. Here's a trailer for this week's recommendation, the adaptation of Stephen King's Graveyard Shift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R550fMa3H0M And finally a link to Mat's podcast Yr Bad Childhood: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bad-childhood/id1482210451 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S9: 4.The Skulls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 98:45


This week Mr.F Returns with Dan Ferrari for a special quarantine episode on the Skulls. We've got Coach with a moustache, Grissom from CSI rocking a tight southern accent and Paul Walker in his finest performance. Prepare yourself for a silly one folks. Here's a great breakdown of ways to support the Black lives matter movement wherever you are in the world : https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S9: 3. Clerks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 125:03


As the entire world shouts out "I'm not even supposed to be here today"; Mr.Franchise returns with special guest Mat Prince to bust on into the viewaskewniverse with Kevin Smith's 1994 debut , Clerks. The discussion ranges from the soundtrack , to the first time performers and from dick jokes to the shooting style as the gent's try to determine if this 90's indie classic still holds up. SNOOCHIE BOOCHIES! Here's a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation, the 2005 Luc Besson directed, "Angel-a" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQl1GRR97BA Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S9: 2. Charlie's Angels Full Throttle

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 122:52


Mr.F cordially invites you to a party in your ears during your time in isolation. With 3 angels and a bosley in the studio in the form of Lindsay Nelson, Lauren Nagai, Alyssa Delucry and Carson Rekert, we go toe to toe with Charlie’s Angels Full Throttle and Mr.F does a bonus outro of 20+ minutes of streaming recommendations. No trailer this week because there''s way to many recommendations! Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on made by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally Ep on bandcamp : https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S9: 1. Charlie's Angels

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 81:42


This week Mr.F celebrates international women’s month with a trip down memory lane with McG's Charlie’s Angels. With 3 angels and a bosley in the studio in the form of Lindsay Nelson, Lauren Nagai, Alyssa Delucry and Carson Rekert, this one may be even rowdier than the film itself. Here's a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation , the 2013 film "In A World...": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piKCMdPXVdM Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on made by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally Ep on bandcamp : https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 13: T2: Judgement Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 141:28


I hope you’re ready to chill out dickwad because Mr.F is back with special guest Vance Johnson to talk T2 Judgement Day. The guns are bigger, the ideas are bigger and you better believe the feels are bigger. Here's a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation , "The Invisible Man": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pso0Aj_cTh0 Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on made by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally Ep on bandcamp : https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 12. The Terminator

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 102:38


Come with me if you want to Podcast! Oh baby, MR.F is back with special guest Vance Johnson to celebrate doing over 100 episodes by talking about a stone cold classic in the form of Terminator. They dig deep into the film itself , it's impact on pop culture at large and the big dog himself, James Cameron. NOW ON SPOTIFY!!!! Here's a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation , "The Lord of Illusions" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN1RToUAOQg Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on made by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally Ep on bandcamp : https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 11. Top 10 of 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 195:54


Put your high heels on , we’re gonna dance all night because Mr.F is back counting down his 10 favourite films of 2019 a long with Dan Ferrari and Olivia Harrison. From avengers to Dolomites, from happy death days to parasites , they go all over the map celebrating 2019 at the movies. Here's a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation , The Last Black Man in San Francisco : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0FnJDhY9-0&t=46s Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on made by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally Ep on bandcamp : https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 10. 2019 Honourable Mentions Spectacular

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 54:10


This week Mr.f prepares for the top 10 of 2019 by chatting about the films that almost made the cut. Along with special guests Dan Ferrari and Olivia Harrison , they chat about the Flicks that just missed the cut , the movies that surpassed their expectations and they dole out the annual Michael Stuhlbarg award for most supportive movie dad of the year. Here's a link to this week's recommendation , The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3_owZfYVR8 Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on made by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally Ep on bandcamp : https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 9.Die Hard & Die Hard 2: Die Harder

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 208:06


Now I have a Podcast Ho Ho Ho! This week pop a bottle of rum, spike that nog and join the Franchise family for a Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza. Mr.F get's jolly with special guests Dan Ferrari and Olivia Harrison as they fight their way through Die Hard and Die Hard 2 in one of the rowdiest episodes ever. Die Hard Ends at 2:01:45 . Here's a link to this week's recommendation , the hardcore french thriller that inspired Home Alone, "Dial Code Santa Claus" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSCrg_qMI1s Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on made by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally Ep on bandcamp : https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 8.Jingle All the Way

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 98:04


It's Turbo Time! This week MR.F is back with another Holiday special featuring special guest Josh Custodio to discuss the Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad showdown , "Jingle All The Way". Here's a link to this week's recommendation , the song It's Christmas Time by The Qualities : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEpFZmN0USQ Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on mande by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally Ep on bandcamp : https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 7. Scrooged

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 105:10


This week Mr.F kicks off the Holiday season with a haunting journey into the past to look back at one of the wilder takes on A Christmas Carol Scrooged. Nicole Mcdonal and Carson Rekert are along in the Franchise sled to decide if this movie deserves a lump of coal or a pony. Here's a link to a trailer for this weeks recommendation the 1993 Supernatural Comedy Heart and Souls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ7pNUKwaDs Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on mande by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally my track on it's own on bandcamp (full ep out shortly): https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 6. Blade Trinity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 72:58


This week Mr.F is joined by Carson Rekert to put a stake through the heart of Blade Trinity. I hope you’ve got cranberry and stuffing cuz we’ve got a real turkey on our hands. From the tone deaf character additions to the bungled plot, the boys look back to discuss what went wrong with this threequel. Here's a link to a trailer for this weeks recommendation the tTV reboot of Creepshow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inzsKlVR_N8 Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on mande by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally my track on it's own on bandcamp (full ep out shortly): https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 5. Blade 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 77:34


This week Mr.Franchise is joined by Carson Rekert to discuss Guillermo del Toro's Blade 2. From the classic Hong Kong Cinema and anime influences, to the twists on classic monster tragic monster lore that Guillermo has become known for , the boys dig in to see if there's more than meets the eye in this action packed sequel. Here's a link to a trailer for this weeks recommendation the Film Cronos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy1CSVv_i7c Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on mande by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally my track on it's own on bandcamp (full ep out shortly): https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 4. Blade

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 93:55


Vampires get your sunblock on and start booking it because It’s open season on all suck heads! This week Mr.Franchise is joined by classic guest Carson Rekert to discuss Blade. They break down the iconic opening , the genre influences, the pre-matrix Special effects and so much more. If you're in Vancouver November 10th come see me on a panel at the Vancouver Podcast fest at the library downtown at 2pm : https://www.vanpodfest.ca/event/panel-dancing-about-podcasting-how-do-you-talk-about-visual-mediums-film-and-tv-podcast Here's a link to a trailer for this weeks recommendation the 2009 Vampire Film Daybreakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXc9GFKAFwM Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on mande by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally my track on it's own on bandcamp (full ep out shortly): https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 3.Aliens

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 93:49


Egg Chambers, Dripping wet puppets and a couple of mad mamas. You best believe Mr.Franchise is talking Aliens along with special guest Bryan Nicol (Dead Ghosts). Here's a link to this weeks recommendation the Sigourney Starring Neill Blomkamp Directed short Rakka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjQ2t_yNHQs Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on mande by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally my track on it's own on bandcamp (full ep out shortly): https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases As well if you're in Vancouver November 10th (different date than what I said on air but this should be accurate ), come see me on a panel at the Vancouver Podcast fest at the library downtown at 2pm! Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 2. Alien

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 73:48


In space no one can hear you review, so I guess it’s a good thing that Mr.Franchise is right here on earth to kick offs month of Halloween podcasts as he’s joined by special guest Bryan Nicol to discuss alien. Here's a link to a music video for this week's recommendation , Bryan's band "Dead Ghosts" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRvafTLpLDE Here's a link to the silver Jews compilation that I'm on mande by Section 26 (I'm Shore Loser): http://section-26.fr/approaching-perfection-a-tribute-to-dc-berman/?fbclid=IwAR1l_GyHYe3dQEQ8WJokjNrQo3Dh1gjk2vienXYcBjGZgeGHpJ4TXikSVWg And Finally my track on it's own on bandcamp (full ep out shortly): https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/releases As well if you're in Vancouver November 10th (different date than what I said on air but this should be accurate ), come see me on a panel at the Vancouver Podcast fest at the library downtown at 2pm! Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S8: 1.The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (The Entire Millenium Trilogy)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 227:43


A new season and a huge new triple decker episode! Mr.Franchise is back to talk about entire Millennium trilogy with a trio of wonderful guests. Together with Kate Bateman, Jason Vaisvila and Max Sussman, he'll unpack the entire Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trilogy and decide if they are worth the hype. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo review ends at 1:26:40 The Girl Who Played With Fire review ends at : 2:33:52 Here's a link to trailer for this week's recommendation, the 2019 Palm D'or winner, "Parasite" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isOGD_7hNIY Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 12. Spiderman 3

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 126:58


Get ready to swing into a red hot podcast webheads! This week Mr Franchise is joined by Matt McKinnon to discuss the infamous 2007 film Spider-Man 3. They dive in deep From the dancing, to the ridiculous rouges gallery right down to the pie on this seasons finale. Here's a link to trailer for this week's recommendation Spawn The Animated Series : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbGAbd24RYE Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 11. Rush Hour 3

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 86:15


This week Mr Franchise is joined by Katie So to discuss the most rushed hour of them all, Rush Hour 3 . There’s fun to be had as they karate chop this wooden blockbuster in half; discussing it all from the uninspired plot, to the lack lustre action, to a potential fourth instalment. Here's a link to a clip from this week's recommendation "Wellington Paranormal" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYEqWaHMjDU Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 10.Rush Hour 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 84:26


Do you understand the words that are coming out of my podcast? I hope so cuz this week Mr.Franchise is back with special guest Katie So, to discuss Rush Hour 2. Is Brett Ratner a creep? That’s a given. Have some of the jokes aged poorly? Without a doubt. But is there still fun to be had with one of the final east meets west buddy flicks? You better believe it! Here's a link to the trailer for this week's recommendation "The Miami Connection" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpZu69OB2KM Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 9. Star Trek VIII: First Contact

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 69:06


We've got our leather suits on, our body mods afixed and we're ready to assimilate. You Know it's time for Mr.Franchise to tackle Star Trek: First Contact. With Guests Bret Fryzuk and Oscar Davila, Mr.F chats about the return of the borg, the use of time travel in star trek and the implications of a hive mind race trying to get it on with members of starfleet. Here's a link to the trailer for this week's recommendation "Galaxy Quest" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzCx8bMMTOM Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 8. Star Trek VII: Generations

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 73:28


The Thrusters are engaged, the phasers are set to stun and Mr. Franchise is back in the Captain's Chair for this week's review of Star Trek Generations. With Guests Bret Fryzuk and Oscar Davila, Mr.F looks back at the merging of the 2 most popular branches of the Star Trek Universe to see if this event film was worth the hype. Here's a link to the trailer for this week's recommendation "Hardware" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnPdHSbUd-g Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 7.The Cloverfield Paradox

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 79:54


Up is down, left is right and beloved franchises are slipping out odd entries directly to streaming services; This week Mr Franchise is discussing The Cloverfield Paradox. Olivia Harrison and Nabil Sharda are in studio to discuss the great cast, the expansion to the Cloverfield lore and the big swings that the makers are taking. Here's a link to the trailer for the TV version of this week's recommendation "11.22.63" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBIWv7ExUS4 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 6. E3 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 99:35


Blow on that cartridge, Boot up your system , plug in a controller and get ready to play because it's that special time of year where Mr Franchise takes a week off movies to talk all the years biggest game news in the annual e3 special. Joined by brother of the show, Vance Johnson , the videogame master himself, the fellas take a deep dive into this year's big announcements from the Microsoft, Bathesda, Ubisoft, Nintendo, EA, Square Enix and Devolver press conferences. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week's video game recommendation, "Enter The Gungeon": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYpSoiNdrZw Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 5. Jumanji Welcome to the jungle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 46:28


Get your controller plugged in and get ready to play because this week Mr.Franchise is talking Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle. Jessica Moss is back to discuss the changes to the game, the delights of seeing Jack Black go full "The Hot Chick" and the hints at where the franchise could go in the future. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation, "The Shadow": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0lbmUaooSw Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 4. Jumanji

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 66:57


I hope you're ready for some monkeying around because this week Mr.Franchise is joined by Jessica Moss to discuss Jumanji. They break it down from the kid friendly animatronics and early CG graphics, to the startling implications of an adult having to go back to being a child. Here’s a link to this week's recommendation , Jim Henson's short film, "Timepiece": https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=768016410026590 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 3.The Great Muppet Caper & The Muppets Take Manhattan

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 132:35


This week, in an extra medium episode (It's not rare and it's certainly not well done), Mr Franchise is joined by Carson Rekert and Mathew MacDonald-Bain to discuss The Muppets Take Manhattan and The Great Muppet Caper. They dig into the phenomenal music, the celebrity cameos and of course they don't skimp out on the fun facts regarding your favourite puppet troop. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation "Mystery Men" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weL-NjlIQ0E Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 3.Batman & Robin

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 77:00


I hope you’ve got your winter coat handy cuz things are getting frosty on this episode of Mr.Franchise; with special guest Marshal To! The fellas chat about this hot mess of a movie, from the non stop puns to the return of the buns and from the rubber lipped cahoots to the pink gorilla suits. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation "A Time to Kill" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O90-DO9P6q0 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 2. Batman Forever

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 94:35


Riddle me this , Riddle me that, who's stopping by for a movie chat? This week on Mr.Franchise, guest Marshal To is in the studio to talk Batman Forever. They touch on the behind the scene's turmoil, the stacked cast and you better believe they touch on those nips and buns! Here’s a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation "Batman : Mask of the Phantasm" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86RkglA5nMI Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S7: 1. Robocop 1 & 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 168:52


Mr.Franchise welcomes you to a brand new season of the podcast where we talk your fav flicks. This week Oscar Davila is in the studio to discuss RoboCop & RoboCop 2. We’re talking Red Foreman , melted faces , bullets to crotches and so much more! Happy 2 year podiversary

S6. 15: Batman Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 89:38


This episode Mr.Franchise is joined by bandmate and co-host of the podcast Top Marks ,Josh Custodio to review Batman Returns. The boys discuss the disgusting portrayal of the Penguin, the wild world of Tim Burton , the transcendent Catwoman performance and so much more! Here’s a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation , The Death of Superman Lives : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zTi68-B3Js And here’s a link to Josh’s wrestling podcast “Top Marks “: topmarks.libsyn.com/ And Finally a link to the Chica Music Video "Seasons" : www.youtube.com/watch?v=elvKPOTO67U&t=67s Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6. 14: Top 10 of 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 197:57


On a very Special Episode of the Mr Franchise Podcast, Chris is joined by Dan Ferari, Olivia Harrison And Carson Rekert to count down our top 10 films of 2018. They try to steer away from spoilers so it's a safe bet to listen if you haven't seen all the films they're discussing. Stick around for a special post credits bonus episode where we discuss our honourable mentions. Intro (0:00-2:15) Best of 2018 Montage (2:16-6:00) Top 10 of 2018 (6:01-2:39:53) Outro(2:39:54-2:42:08) Honourable Mentions(2:42:09-3:17:56) Here's a link to this week's recommendation the absolutely thrilling mystery podcast "Finding Drago" : https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/finding-drago/ Christopher's top 10 : 1.You Were Never Really Here 2. Annihilation 3.Widows 4.Unsane 5.The Favourite 6.Won't you be My Neighbour 7.Blindspotting 8.Mission Impossible Fallout 9.Eighth Grade 10.Spiderman Into The Spider Verse Dan's Top 10: 1.The Favourite 2.Mandy 3.Spiderman Into The Spider Verse 4.Thunder Road 5.U: 22 July 6.Hereditary 7.The Guilty 8.Mission Impossible Fallout 9.Cold War 10.Annihilation Carson's Top 10: 1.Shoplifters 2.Spiderman Into The Spider Verse 3.Roma 4.The Favourite 5.You Were Never Really Here 6.Mary and The Witches Flower 7. Paddington 2 8.Won't you be My Neighbour 9.Annihilation 10. Bad Times at the El Royal Olivia's Top 10: 1.Sorry to Bother You 2.Hereditary 3. Blindspotting 4.Spiderman Into The Spider Verse 5.Eighth Grade 6.Mid 90's 7.Annihilation 8.Revenge 9.You Were Never Really Here 10.The Favorite Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 13. Batman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 125:35


This week Mr.F is joined by Josh Custodio to discuss Tim Burton’s Batman. Does the film hold up to a first time viewing in 2019? Who else could’ve ended up in the lead roles? Will they figure out where Batman gets his wonderful toys? Listen now on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud and all your favourite podcast apps to find out what we think. Here’s a link to this week's recommendation , The Batman episode o the Do Go On Podcast : And here’s a link to Josh’s wrestling podcast “Top Marks “: topmarks.libsyn.com/ And Finally a link to the Chica Music Video "Seasons" : www.youtube.com/watch?v=elvKPOTO67U&t=67s Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 12. Home Alone & Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 191:07


This week Mr Franchise is back with a deep dive review of the comedy classics Home alone & Home Alone 2. Joining Mr F for a trip back into the holidays are: Layne Beck, Olivia Harrison, Isabel Tregidgo, Brett Fryzuk and Carson Rekert ; this one is gonna be a party for the ears! Here’s a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation "Game Night": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90a88XoQA8I Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 11. The Santa Clause

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 73:11


This week Mr.F is joined by Nicole McDonal to discuss The Santa Claus. From Tim Allen's non stop sass, to Judge Reinhold's questionable taste in toys as a child, there's a lot to unpack from Santa's sack as they review this holiday classic. *Editor's Note*: Mr.Franchise would like to formally add .7 to his review as he feels his shot from the hip was off the mark and he admits that he underestimated the lasting holiday joy that Tim Allen had brought him. Here’s a link to a segment from this week's recommendation, The Animaniacs Christmas episode : https://vimeo.com/49390705 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 10. Black Christmas (1974) & Black Christmas (2006)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018 182:20


This week and Mr. F is joined by Dan Ferrari to discuss the 70s Canadian slasher classic Black Christmas and its remake. Will the fellas shout along with the movies saying “f*ck Christmas” or will this review leave them saying “f*ck Black Christmas “ ? We discuss the cult status, their legacy in the horror genre and so much more (while getting jolly with some brown liquor). Here’s a link to this week's podcast recommendation, The "Jack Frost" episode of "How Did This Get Made“: https://www.earwolf.com/episode/jack-frost-live/ Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 9. Jurassic Park

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 99:31


This week those butts aren't gonna hold onto themselves; Mr.F is Joined by Alyssa Delucry and Justin "Fossils" Bones to review the 1993 classic Jurassic Park. They discuss the dino effects, Dr.Grant's distaste for children , the cast (along with a few actors who could have been in the movie) and so much more. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week’s film recommendation, Michael Crichton's, “The Great Train Robbery “: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT-2VYul_78 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 8. Lethal Weapon 3 & 4

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2018 132:49


This week Mr.F is joined by frequent guest Nabil Sharda to retire one of the great action series in a deep dive review of Lethal Weapon 3 & 4. They talk about what worked about the 3rd movie (spoiler alert: Renne mother fucking Ruso!!) , the Family Freindly-ification of the franchise and of course the Hollywood debut of Jet Li!!! Listen now on Itunes , Soundcloud (links in bio) and all your fav podcast apps. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week’s film recommendation “Grosse Point Blank“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ7AXKWmWOg Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 7. House on Haunted Hill (1959) & House on Haunted Hill (1999)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 184:01


This week Mr.Franchise is joined by Carson Rekert and Nabil Sharda to discuss one last horror franchise to close out the spooky season. In their deep dive into The House on Haunted Hill and it's remake. They'll talk about the one of a kind vibe of Vincent Price, compare the scariness of older and more modern horror and they debate over the quality of Chris Kattan's performance. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week’s film recommendation , 2018's “Suspiria“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY6QKRl56Ok Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 6. Susperia & infirno

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 130:21


This week Mr.F is joined by Dan Ferrari, Olivia Harrison and Carson Rekert to review Suspiria and Inferno. They discuss the wild colours, the intense score and weather or not these movies are worthy of their status as classics. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week’s film recommendation , 2015's “Evolution“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5cmrW-Ej84 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 5. You're Next & The Guest

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 126:18


This week Mr. F invites out Carson Rekert to review the shared universe of you’re next and the guest. They discuss the twist on home invasion offered by the former, the light on its toes , genre mashup of the latter and of course the shadowy government organization that binds them both. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week’s film recommendation “Apostle “: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1JdWOqc9Q8 Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 4. Final Destination 5

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 60:36


This week in week 2 of 4 spooky weeks of horror reviews, Mr Franchise is Joined by Clinton Hallahan to put the "Final" nail in the coffin of everyone's favourite series for overly complicated demises. They're talking Final Destination 5! They talk about the crazy deaths (of course), the re-introduction of Tony Todd (thank goodness!), the bold choice of ending and so much more! Here’s a link to a trailer for this week’s film recommendation “Mandy “: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI054ow6KJk Here’s a link to a for Clintons Political newsletter " The Anti Social Credit": https://m.facebook.com/antisocialcredit/ Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 3. Anaconda & Anacondas: Hunt For The Blood Orchid

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 143:23


This week Mr.Franchise, along with guests Carson Rekert and Dan Ferrari, kicks off 4 weeks of spooky podcasts celebrating Halloween, with a trip to the amazon with "Anaconda" & "Anacondas: Hunt For The Blood Orchid". Does Anaconda still hold up? Does movie two still have the same cheesy charm as the first? What the hell is going on with Jon Voight ? Listen now to find out what we think

S6: 2. Spiderman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 89:15


This week Mr.Franchise is joined by none other than his brother from the same mother, Vance Johnson, to discuss Sam Rami’s Spiderman. They unpack everything from Toby McGuire’s not so youthful appearance, to Kirsten Dunst’s great “bad” acting to Willem Dafoe’s naturally goblin like features. Does Spiderman still hold up in the era where marvel is king at the cinema, or should it be obliterated with a well placed pumpkin bomb. Listen now to find out what we think! Here's the link to the Wiki for this weeks graphic novel recommendation "Doctor Strange : The Oath" . Check that out at you comic source of choice! : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange:_The_Oath Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S6: 1. Jack Reacher & Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 116:14


This week Mr.F is joined by Matt McKinnon to discuss the thriller: mystery series Jack Reacher. What does two time mission impossible director Christopher McQarrie bring to the this franchise? Does the sequel improve on the original? Was adding a kid to the franchise a good idea? Listen now to find out what we think. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week’s film recommendation “The Outfit “: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBLuiXCGF6A Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S5: 14. Logan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 92:47


This week Mr. Franchise caps off another season with the last film in the wolverine trilogy, Logan. Featuring returning guest and co-host of the Top Marks podcast, Josh Custodio , they discuss the use of the R rating, the mutants they would’ve liked to see return, Patrick Stewart’s great old man performance and so much more. Here’s a link to this week's recommendation , Mr. Sunday Movie's History of Image Comics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkj6j0h1b9M And here’s a link to Josh’s wrestling podcast “Top Marks “: http://topmarks.libsyn.com/ And Finally a link to the Chica Music Video "Seasons" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elvKPOTO67U&t=67s Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

S5: 13. The Final Destination

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 49:20


This week Mr.Franchise is joined once again by Clinton Hallahan for another dance with death as they review Final Destination 4. They discuss the questionable implementation of 3D effects, the safety standards of nascar , the loose connections with the rest of the series and so much more. Here’s a link to a trailer for this week's recommendation "Comrade Detective" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkZCOUIBLeQ And here’s a link to Clinton’s political newsletter “Antisocial Credit “: https://www.facebook.com/antisocialcredit/ Rate, Like , Subscribe and find us on: Facebook and Twitter @Mrfranchisepod Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud + Many More Pod Apps @Mrfranchise Instagram @shoreloser

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