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The Screen Drafts Legends (Clay, Ryan, Billy Ray Brewton, Darren Franich, Graham Skipper, Bryan Cogman, and Drea Clark) gather at the Main Feed Draft Table for the very first time, ranking all 8 films in producer / star Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible franchise! Become a Screen Drafts Booster by visiting www.patreon.com/screendrafts
It's brother versus brother as Darren Franich (The Draftland Scene) and Adam B. Vary (Variety) rank the 7 best films from the acclaimed writing and directing careers of the GILROY BROTHERS! Listen to Screen Drafts AD FREE by joining the Booster Club! www.patreon.com/screendrafts
Commissioner Ryan Marker is joined by Screen Drafts All-Stars / former EW colleagues Kyle Anderson and Chancellor Agard to give the DC BERLANTIVERSE the send-off it deserves: a collaborative ranking all 11 inter-connected Super series! At the commissioner's table providing commentary and emotional support to Clay is Screen Drafts Legend / another former EW colleague, Darren Franich! Listen AD-FREE in the Screen Drafts Booster Club: www.patreon.com/screendrafts
The epic ALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT continues in PART TWO, as Mark Harris (Pictures at a Revolution, Five Came Back, Mike Nichols: A Life), Adam B. Vary (Variety) and Screen Drafts Legend Darren Franich (The Draftland Scene) take over the middle of the list, ranking films #20 to #11!
HITCHCOCK / TRUFFAUT Month commences with PART ONE (picks 30-21) of the long, long, long-awaited ALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT. Joining us to build the foundation of the list are newly-minted Screen Drafts All-Star William Bibbiani (Critically Acclaimed Network), author Walter Chaw (A Walter Hill Film), and newly-minted Screen Drafts LEGEND Drea Clark (Maximum Film)! In two weeks: PART TWO with Mark Harris, Darren Franich, and Adam B. Vary
Literacy Month continues with screenwriters Bryan Cogman (Game of Thrones) and Milla Bell-Hart (Bad Monkey) ranking the best films ever made from the work of acclaimed crime writer ELMORE LEONARD! Joining Clay at the commissioner's table is Screen Drafts legend and writer of The Draftland Scene, Mr. Darren Franich.
Screen Drafts vets Marc Bernardin, Dave Schilling, and Darren Franich reunite in person (!) at the Aero Theater to competitively / collaboratively rank all 10 films in the decades-spanning The Planet of the Apes franchise!
Newly minted Screen Drafts Hall-of-Famer Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen) joins Screen Drafts Legend Darren Franich to rank the 7 best films that were booed by audiences at the Cannes Film Festival!
Join Clay, Ryan, and Darren Franich as they attempt to rank the 5 films of the INDIANA JONES Franchise! For tickets to Screen Drafts Live at Make Believe Film Festival '24, visit: https://makebelieveseattle.eventive.org/schedule/65a0610da8bb4800551634ce To join the Booster Club, visit: patreon.com/screendrafts
Dave's back! Nearly two years after the controversial JAMES BOND draft, Dave Schilling has returned to Screen Drafts, this time ranking the best super hero films from the 1990s with / against Screen Drafts legend Darren Franich.
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's the final episode. When we embarked on this journey, we all knew one film had the greatest chance of standing alone. It seems fitting that a film named HEAT would survive the incinerator, and DARREN FRANICH and I take ALL the credit. Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 10. What happens when DARREN FRANICH and I attempt to mourn the great James Caan while also discussing his seminal classic? Well, as you might expect, we go into tangents that have nothing to do with either. Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 9 and the film that made Michael Mann a legit awards threat, one of the most information-based thrillers ever made, THE INSIDER. How do DARREN FRANICH and I feel about yet another over-the-top Diane Venora performance? Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 8. Can DARREN FRANICH and I finally find common ground with the film that cast Tom Cruise as a human silver highlighter? COLLATERAL is a fairly beloved film to most people, but we aren't like most people... Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 7. DARREN FRANICH and I have our starkest divide yet over the first attempt at adapting a Thomas Harris novel, the cold and calculating, MANHUNTER. This is where you have to choose sides - me or Darren - make your choice! Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support
Few series have cemented themselves in the zeitgeist as "Atlanta" did. Its epic run on FX was one of the most celebrated in recent years. So - why not incinerate most of the best episodes just for the hell of it? We're joined by film journalists CHANCELLOR AGARD and DARREN FRANICH (both formerly of EW) to get to the bottom of a series with which both hosts are grossly unfamiliar. It's uncharted territory for The Incinerator! To vote for the winners, visit us at www.incineratorpod.com Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support
Framing devices, whip pans, Hollywood homages...oh my, it's a new Wes Anderson movie! See how this one stacks up, for the WA-superfans, the newly initiated, and those who are somewhere in between. Plus, a hotline question about memorable angles and camerawork in film.To leave a message for the hotline, email maximumfilm@maximumfun.org or visit maximumfun.org/hotline !What's GoodAlonso - Lingvano ASL courseDrea - StrawberriesDarren - Fake Rick Dalton Coverage on The Video ArchivesIfy - Juneteenth Mini FestITIDICPixar's ELEMENTAL Set a Box Office Record…Guillermo del Toro Wants to Focus on AnimationJon Hamm Was Supposed to Star in Gone GirlStaff PicksAlonso - The BlackeningDrea - A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on ExistenceDarren - The Naked SpurIfy - The Truman ShowWith:Ify NwadiweDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeDarren FranichProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 6. This might be the most DARREN FRANICH and I have been split over a Michael Mann film, which makes sense considering folks seem extremely divided over whether MIAMI VICE is shit or Shinola. Whose side are you on, peeps? Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 5 where DARREN FRANICH and I go one round with ALI and I have decided that is more than enough. This one has evidently developed some sort of cult, so you can consider us the cult killers. It's better than a Jon Voight political video! Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support
Screen Drafts Presents The Marathon, the podcast where rival arthouse cinema operators Clay and Ryan program competing movie marathons on a common theme, drawing titles from a classic Screen Drafts list. In the pilot episode, Darren Franich joins us as we figure out the rules of the game, name our nascent cinemas, and create our very first competing movie marathons, using the infamous Screen Drafts TIME TRAVEL list! After the episode, Screen Drafts Patrons can go to patreon.com/screendrafts to vote for which marathon they would rather attend! Next week we return to our regular programming with the MERCHANT / IVORY draft.
Rookie guest GM Jen Yamato (The Los Angeles Times) joins veterans Piya Sinha-Roy and Darren Franich to competitively / collaboratively rank the top 13 best films from the combined filmographies of noted competitive collaborators Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Vin Diesel.
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 2 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up next? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - a film about technology made by people who seem to have never owned a computer - it's BLACKHAT. Not even a Chris can save it.
The twelfth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 2012 features our future cult classic pick, comic book adaptation Dredd. Directed by Pete Travis from a screenplay by Alex Garland and starring Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Wood Harris and Domhnall Gleeson, Dredd was based on the long-running Judge Dredd character created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra in the anthology series 2000 AD.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Darren Franich in Entertainment Weekly (https://ew.com/article/2012/10/19/dredd-3d/), Simon Abrams in The Village Voice, and Keith Phipps in the AV Club (https://www.avclub.com/dredd-1798174246).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 2012 installment, featuring the winner of our audience choice poll on Mark Duplass movies, Colin Trevorrow's Safety Not Guaranteed.
It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 1 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up first? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - a sleepwalking Johnny Depp with supporting actors carrying the load - it's PUBLIC ENEMIES. Come for the poor camera choice. Stay for a batshit Channing Tatum.
He is one of the most successful and influential filmmakers in history, and his filmography is by far the most requested Screen Drafts topic. And now, at long last, we are tackling the films of STEVEN SPIELBERG, and doing so in spectacular fashion: with a three-part SUPER DRAFT, featuring 9 of our very best guest GMs. First up is PART ONE, with Drew McWeeny (The Last '80s Newsletter You'll Ever Need), Drea Clark (Maximum Film), and Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) making picks 34-24.
DARREN FRANICH (Entertainment Weekly) joins us for an intergalactic eulogy to Roland Emmerich's epic sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE. Though there's a lot to love about the bombastic silliness of this overstuffed gem, the incinerator called and RESURGENCE answered.
Follow the show on Twitter @ChalametChasing and on Instagram @ChasingChalamet. You can email us at chasingchalamet@gmail.com. Please consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts!This show was written, hosted, and produced by Dane McDonald. Find him on Twitter and Instagram @TheDaneMcDonald. Will Biby is our producer and editor, you can find him on Twitter and Instagram @willbiby.Our cover art was designed by Jessica Deahl. Find Jessica on Instagram @jdeahl or on her website: jessicadeahl.com.Our music is by Jacob Horn. Find more from him and the Jacob Horn Trio on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.
They (almost) share a name, but do they share the same opinions about the work of one of the greatest filmmakers of all time? Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) and Darrin Navarro (editor, Killer Joe, The End of the Tour) finally square off, ranking the top 7 films directed by the legendary AKIRA KUROSAWA.
This week, the HANNIBAL Franchise mini-Super Draft is escaping from the confines of the Patreon to give you a *taste* of what happens behind the Screen Drafts Patreon paywall! Featuring an appearance from Darren Franich as the Quizard!
Oh boy, things are certainly heating up this week. That's because we have a serious Star Wars hot take courtesy of EW's Darren Franich. Darren joins the pod to explain why he believes Return of the Jedi is not only not a great movie, but is a BAD movie. SAY WHAT?!? Darren presents his case, and it is now up to you to either agree or disagree. (Note: Dalton and Devan disagree.) It's a super fun discussion, no matter which side of the debate you are on. Then, we welcome Mon Mothma herself to show, as Genevieve O'Reilly stops by to talk all thing Andor. Devour this episode the same way the Rancor devoured that poor Gamorrean guard Jubnuk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dracarys! In the first episode of West of Westeros, Nick Romano and Lauren Morgan are joined by EW's TV critic, Darren Franich, who names them heir to EW's Game of Thrones podcasting kingdom. We check in on how we're all feeling about the return to Westeros after the polarizing finale of Game of Thrones and then dig into the series premiere of House of the Dragon. In the first section, we stay free of book spoilers as we talk about what we liked and what we didn't in the first episode. In the second section, we touch on how well the show adapts George R.R. Martin's Fire and Blood and dig deeper into the show from a book reader perspective. Finally, we're joined by Rhaenyra Targaryen herself, Milly Alcock, who talks to Nick Romano about portraying the Targaryen princess. Grab a glass of Arbor Gold and join us for a lively discussion featuring EW's Small Council! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eight actresses who starred in limited series this year — Beanie Feldstein ('Impeachment: American Crime Story'), Adrienne Warren ('The Women of the Movement'), Julia Garner ('Inventing Anna'), Amanda Seyfried ('The Dropout'), Anne Hathaway ('WeCrashed'), Elle Fanning ('The Girl From Plainville'), Jessica Biel ('Candy'), and Emmy Rossum ('Angelyne') — are in conversation together about their experiences playing real people, the things they were most shocked to learn about those women, questions they wish they could've asked had they met, and more. Plus, EW critic Darren Franich joins host Gerrad Hall to discuss the limited series and actress in a limited series race, as well as lead actor and actress in a drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How has social media changed the game for Emmy campaigns and awareness? EW's Social and Audio Director Chanelle Johnson joins Executive Editor and The Awardist podcast host Gerrad Hall for some analysis on how networks and streamers are getting eyes on their shows. Chanelle also shares her thoughts on two categories: Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. ‘Severance' star Patricia Arquette is in contention in the latter — she's joined by Adam Scott to talk with Chanelle about the conversations and debates around their show (thanks in large part to social media!), that finale, their hopes for season 2, and more. Plus, EW critic Darren Franich chats with ‘We Own This City' star Jon Bernthal, who's at the center of a story about the Baltimore P.D.'s Gun Trace Task Force corruption scandal. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 2 of Entertainment Weekly's Star Wars podcast, hosts Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan once again gather around the sabacc table to talk all things intergalactic. First, we're joined by EW critic Darren Franich, who discusses his ranking of the best legacy characters that Star Wars left behind. (Justice for Mara Jade!) Then, we sit down with Obi-Wan Kenobi cast members Rupert Friend and Kumail Nanjiani to chat about their much-hyped Disney+ series. Join us as we journey to a galaxy far, far away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Auteur April 2022 draws to a close with Bryan Cogman and Darren Franich drafting the filmography of one of the fiercest auteurs in Hollywood history!
Commissioner Ryan joins Screen Drafts veterans Marc, Clarke, and Devan to rank all 18 feature films about The Caped Crusader and/or the Man of Steel! Filling in for him at the commissioner's table is Darren Franich.
The Incinerator smolders as DREA CLARK and DARREN FRANICH do epic battle over CLASSIC NOIR films, guided, rewarded, and penalized the entire way by a super secret guest known only as "The Engineer". The players won't know who's causing them so much grief, and neither will you, till everything is said and done. Which film (and which players) will survive the ravages of the incinerator? Find out... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
#SCREAMDrafts 2021 comes to a shocking conclusion with Clark Collis (You've Got Red on You), Clarke Wolfe (Fear HQ), and Darren Franich (EW) ranking the 13 best ZOMBIE movies ever made!
On today's What to Watch: EW critics Kristen Baldwin and Darren Franich break down their picks for the Best TV Shows of 2021 (so far) — including two shows from Michelle and Robert King, Evil and The Good Fight, and Hacks; and the star of that show, Jean Smart, is the focus of our trivia question. Plus, EW critic Leah Greenblatt shares some of her picks for Best Movies of 2021 (so far), including Luca, Raya and the Last Dragon, and the comedic action-thriller Riders of Justice, starring Mads Mikkelsen. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clay and Ryan are joined by their old friend Darren Franich to competitively rank the 13 films in the 20th Century Fox X-MEN franchise, with guest commissioners Adam B. Vary and Alicia Lutes!
The Academy Awards television audience plunged to 9.85 million viewers on its American network ABC, less than half of the Oscars' previous low and continuing a startling trend of viewer tune out for awards shows.The Nielsen company's preliminary estimate shows that the audience who watched "Nomadland" win best picture was 58% below last year's tally of 23.6 million, which had set the previous record for least-watched Oscars telecast.Following a year where movie theatres were mostly closed due to COVID-19, people were unexcited about or unfamiliar with movies they primarily streamed at home. Producers tried to fight through pandemic fatigue with a hostless program and a small, socially-distanced audience that didn't wear masks during the broadcast.The event drew mixed reviews, and renewed questions about the types of movies the industry makes and wants to honour."It was agonising for me to get through the show last night. It was pure torture," said Marc Berman, a veteran television analyst who writes the "Programming Insider" newsletter.The Oscars do best in years when popular movies are up for awards — the telecast drew 55 million viewers when "Titanic" won best picture in 1998 — but no movie came close to that impact. As a result, viewers sat through "long acceptance speeches from people you don't know in movies you never heard of," Berman said.To be fair, all awards shows have been in a ratings free-fall. Both the Golden Globes (6.9 million viewers) and Grammy Awards (9.2 million) had record low audiences this year.The normal glitz, glamour and excitement of these programs have been muted by the pandemic. Instead, producers have had to deal with live audiences either limited or non-existent, presented to an audience already sick of seeing people on Zoom.Robert Lloyd, critic for The Los Angeles Times, noted that Academy Awards producers Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins wanted to have the program look more like a film. Instead, "it actually dulled the image and made a live event feel less so," Lloyd wrote. "In a bid for elegance, the broadcast courted sluggishness."More than ever, the Oscars needed to simply show more of the movies they were honouring, wrote Darren Franich in Entertainment Weekly.But there were relatively few clips. The show lacked production numbers and was light on scripted comedy. Winners were also not rushed offstage with music designed to shorten acceptance speeches — for better or worse."Sunday's broadcast on ABC was more like a cross between the Golden Globes and the closing-night banquet of a long, exhausting convention," wrote Mike Hale in The New York Times.The show took some risks creatively, although one of them — ending the night with the best actor winner instead of building up to the best picture honouree — may have proved disorienting to some viewers.Some of the other problems pulling people away from awards shows are not unique to the movie industry. Entertainment audiences are splintered, with fewer events pulling people together communally. And instead of sitting through hours of minor awards, many people know they see special moments, like Glenn Close shaking to "Da Butt," on social media feeds later.But there are things unique to the industry that people making movies must take into account, said Sasha Stone, founder and editor of the Awards Daily web site.The Academy Awards have "painted themselves into a corner" by honouring movies that appeal to critics and people who cover and talk about the awards, instead of the general public, she said. The show risks becoming like the Tony Awards, which is watched primarily by a niche audience that knows the New York theatre world well, she said.Now, Stone said her 22-year-old daughter and her friends believe the Academy Awards are only interested in a certain kind of movie — and they aren't being flattering.It wasn't long ago that the Oscars were often the second most-watched television program of the year...
Episode 20. The Queen Is Dead, Meat Is Murder, and we're joined by DARREN FRANICH from ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY to discuss the new Smiths-centric comedy/drama, SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD, and the films we believe inspired it. Featuring an interview with STEPHEN KIJAK, the writer and director of the film. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/movieswithgravy/support
Cali boy Darren Franich joins native Minnesotans Drea Clark and Clay Keller to draft the 11 best films from the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Taking over co-commissioner duties alongside Ryan is another favorite son of the Northland, film programmer and executive director of Images Cinema Doug Jones.
On today's What to Watch: Breaking down the big winners from this year's Grammy Awards, and Song of the Year winner H.E.R. tells us what she's watching, including WandaVision. America's Most Wanted host Elizabeth Vargas tells us about the show's 3-D suspect avatars; critic and DuckTales superfan Darren Franich explains what made the show so great ahead of its series finale; and The Bachelor picks his new bride — or does he? Plus, entertainment headlines, trivia, and This Week in Entertainment History. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Editor/Producer: Joshua Heller (@joshuaheller); Writer: Tyler Aquilina (@tyler_aquilina); Executive Producers : Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin (@carlytron). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drea Clark (Who Shot Ya?) saddles up with Darren Franich (EW.com) and Billy Ray Brewton (Scripts Gone Wild) as the sun sets on their epic, year-long, trilogy of Western mini-Mega drafts. For Part III, they rank the 13 best traditional Westerns released between 1993-2020.
Hosts James Hibberd and Darren Franich are back with the fourth and final new episode of Game of Thrones Weekly, celebrating James' new book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, available now! This week James and Darren get into the controversial final season, including the cast and crew’s thoughts about the final Daenerys twist. Featuring exclusive interviews with actors Peter Dinklage, Gwendoline Christie and Iain Glen. Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon is available here from Penguin Random House, and you can check out all of EW's Game of Thrones coverage here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts James Hibberd and Darren Franich are back with the third of 4 new episodes of Game of Thrones Weekly, celebrating James' new book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, available now! This week James and Darren discuss two major controversies: the trip to Dorne and Sansa’s “Wedding Night,” as well as the Battle of the Bastards. Featuring an exclusive interview with Gwendoline Christie. Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon is available here from Penguin Random House, and you can check out all of EW's Game of Thrones coverage here. Be sure you're subscribed so you don't miss next week's final episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts James Hibberd and Darren Franich are back with the second of 4 new episodes of Game of Thrones Weekly, celebrating James' new book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, available now! This week James and Darren discuss the show’s rise in the early seasons including George R. R. Martin’s least favorite scene, the Battle of Blackwater and the traumatic filming of the Red Wedding. Featuring exclusive interviews with co-executive producer Bryan Cogman, director Neil Marshall and George R. R. Martin himself. Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon is available here from Penguin Random House, and you can check out all of EW's Game of Thrones coverage here. Be sure you're subscribed so you don't miss next week's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts James Hibberd and Darren Franich are back with the first of 4 new episodes of Game of Thrones Weekly, celebrating James' new book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, available now! This week James and Darren discuss the development of the show, including the failed first TV pilot and the recasting of Daenerys. Featuring exclusive interviews with co-creator Dan Weiss, actors Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Mark Addy, and George R. R. Martin himself. Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon is available here from Penguin Random House, and you can check out all of EW's Game of Thrones coverage here. Be sure you're subscribed so you don't miss next week's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EW's Game of Thrones Weekly, like Jon Snow, has risen from the dead! Hosts James Hibberd and Darren Franich are back with 4 new episodes of Game of Thrones Weekly, celebrating James' upcoming book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon with behind-the-scenes interviews and stories about the making of the show. Both the book and our new episodes will launch on October 6th, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! In the meantime, you can pre-order Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon here and check out all of EW's Game of Thrones coverage here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clay and Darren are not from around here as they draft the 7 best "Florida Crime" movies ever made! Along for the gator tour are Ryan, assuming the host role, and guest co-commissioner Walter Hollmann (a Florida native)!
The dark second chapter in this epic trilogy finds old arch-rivals Darren and Billy Ray doing battle with co-commissioner Ryan, drafting the 13 best Westerns released between 1964 and 1992. Stepping in a guest co-commissioner is Bryan Cogman, doing his damndest to help Clay keep all these gunslingers in line.
In part one of their trilogy of Westerns mini-Mega drafts, Billy Ray and Darren invite director Jared Moshe (THE BALLAD OF LEFTY BROWN) to draft the 13 best Westerns released from 1927-1963.
The two former co-hosts of the Vidiots Video Store Show draft one-on-one for the very first time, ranking the eclectic and delightful filmography of one of the most prolific directors of modern times. With trivia from Patreon "Official Sponsor," and selector of the draft topic, Cody Downs!
Guest commissioner Bryan Cogman takes the conn as Marc Bernardin (Carnival Row, Castle Rock) and Darren Franich (EW.com) join Clay and Ryan in drafting the films of the 50+ year Star Trek Franchise! Providing color commentary and halftime analysis are Dave Schilling and Adam B. Vary. Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica
Darren Franich (EW), Alison Herman (The Ringer), and Piya Sinha-Roy (The Hollywood Reporter) join commissioner Clay to draft the 20 best films from the last decade! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica
Jeff Jensen and Darren Franich return for their annual look back at “Twin Peaks: The Return.” This year, they're also talking about Jeff's work on HBO's “Watchmen,” and how the “Twin Peaks” revival compares to the other great shows of the decade. Plus: New theories!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Entertainment Weekly TV critics Kristen Baldwin and Darren Franich kick off the Best of the Decade series by counting down the top 10 reality TV shows of the 2010s.
James Hibberd and Darren Franich might not agree on the first episode of the Disney+ “Star Wars” spin-off, but they can’t get enough of the newest addition to “A New Hope.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Hibberd and Darren Franich might not agree on the first episode of the Disney+ “Star Wars” spin-off, but they can’t get enough of the newest addition to “A New Hope.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Hibberd and Darren Franich reunite for a new Entertainment Weekly podcast, this time on the world of Star Wars. Subscribe to Star Wars Untold Stories coming soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The two most seasoned Screen Drafts veterans, Darren Franich (EW.com) and Billy Ray Brewton (Rooftop Cinema Club) square off for the very first time, drafting the seven best "Mixtape Movies" ever made! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica
4 drafters. 9 vetoes. 21 movies. The entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Jeff Jensen (Tomorrowland, HBO's The Watchmen) and Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) draft the 7 best movies from the filmography of Stanley Kubrick!
Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) joins the commissioners for the most epic and contentious draft in the history of drafts, as they determine the 17 best films of 2018! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica, CA
The commissioners are joined by friend of the show Darren Franich to draft their picks for who should take home the gold at the 2019 Oscar ceremony.
Once again, join your co-hosts Darren Franich and Kristen Baldwin as they take a look at season 2 of Star Trek: Discover; Run the Jewels rapper Killer Mike tackles social issues with humor on Trigger Warning; and a chat with Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider about their hilarious new series The Other Two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this preview of EW's new weekly podcast about television Best of Shows, Darren Franich and Kristen Baldwin take a look at season 3 of True Detective; Gillian Anderson returning to TV in Netflix’s sweet teen dramedy Sex Education; and Kristen and Darren try to decipher the appeal of The Masked Singer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Piya Sinha-Roy and Darren Franich, friends and Entertainment Weekly colleagues, put their friendship (and colleagueship?) to the test as they draft the best Teen Horror movies of the last 25 years!
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the first episode of the new podcast from the VVSS team, SCREEN DRAFTS!
One year after the Twin Peaks revival aired on Showtime, Jeff Jensen and Darren Franich rewatch the 18-part saga with fresh eyes, new opinions, and provocative discoveries. They discuss some theories, solve at least one Dale Cooper mystery, and address the show's Emmy nominations. Tweet questions to @EWDocJensen and @DarrenFranich, or email us at twinpeaks@ew.com. Don't forget to rate us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review! We love hearing your thoughts on the podcast, and any of your Twin Peaks theories. Credits: Hosts: Jeff Jensen (@EWDocJensen) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer/Editor: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Contact Us: twinpeaks@ew.com For the latest on Twin Peaks, go to: ew.com/twinpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first episode of Screen Drafts, guest GMs Darren Franich and Chancellor Agard (Entertainment Weekly) draft the top 7 all-time best "threequels!"
Darren, hot of off his forceful defense of M:i-2, returns to attack the directorial debut of J.J. Abrams, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3. It's an action-packed episode, with THE AFRICAN QUEEN being the topic of discussion on the Katharine Hepburn half of the third episode of "Vidiots: Impossible - Hepburn the Fuse." Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA
Co-host emeritus Darren Franich joins the team for the second installment of Vidiots: Impossible - Heburn the Fuse, pairing M:I-2 and WOMAN OF THE YEAR! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA
Former co-host and current frequent guest Darren Franich is now a married man! As a present, we asked him to assign us the movies that he would like to hear us discuss on his flight back from sunny Europe. He selected two classics: Carol Reed's THE THIN MAN and Michael Mann's COLLATERAL. We throw in some s2 WESTWORLD and STAR TREK: DISCOVERY just for fun. Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA
Host emeritus Darren Franich comes up through the breach to do battle with Clay over Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM. Which side will Ryan choose in this epic contest? Also: Darren and Ryan's show notes! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica
Over two years ago, Clay Keller and Darren Franich launched Vidiots Video Store Show with a discussion of Jacques Demy's THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT and Richard Curtis' ABOUT TIME. Now, it's happening again. Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA
It's All Hallows Eve, and VVSS is getting in the spirit with a discussion of two famous horror sequels that are almost nothing like the films they succeed, Tobe Hooper's TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 and Robert Wise's CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE. Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica
Darren is back at the counter to give Clay notes on the last few episodes and talk about Mindhunter, Ducktales, and so many different beards! Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica, CA
This is a big one. Longtime listener Dane McDonald and host emeritus Darren Franich join Clay and Ryan on the stage of the Aero theater to talk TITANIC, PIRATES 5, COLUMBUS, DUNKIRK, THE LAST ACTION HERO, HOOK, ATOMIC BLONDE, Darren's defense of SOMEWHERE, and much, much, more. Next week: Dane & Darren (Part 2)!
On the eve of Season 7, James Hibberd (our man in Westeros!) talks with Darren Franich about being on set for the penultimate batch of episodes. Will another Stark die? Will the Greyjoys rise to power? How much bigger can the show get?? Prepare for war with this special preview episode! Tweet questions to @JamesHibberd and @DarrenFranich, or send us an email at GOTpodcast@ew.com. Please rate us on iTunes and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. Credits: Hosts: James Hibberd (@jameshibberd) and Darren Franich (@DarrenFranich) Producer: Cristina Everett (@cristinaeverett) Editor: DGital Media (@DGitalmedia_) Contact Us: GOTpodcast@ew.com For the latest in GOT news, go to: ew.com/gameofthrones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fire walk with EW's Jeff Jensen and Darren Franich as they dissect the latest mysteries and reveal behind-the-scenes intel each week when the Twin Peaks revival debuts May 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your host, Jordan Hoffman is interviewed by Entertainment Weekly's Darren Franich to announce the launch of "Engage: The Official Star Trek Podcast". Jordan And Darren talk about what you can expect from the podcast as well as some of their favorite Trek moments. Subscribe on iTunes, like the Facebook page at EngageTheOfficialStarTrekPodcast and follow @Jhoffman on Twitter! Join the conversation using #EngagePod and check back on Wednesday, June 15th for the official launch!
"The High Ground" - Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly writer and co-host of the Vidiots Video Store Show, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s The High Ground (S3E12). A lot of time is spent talking about the Trek movies, books, video games, and not so much time talking about The High Ground. Also, you can now support Random Trek, and the entire the Incomparable podcast empire, by becoming a member. Check the Membership page for details. Want to appear on Random Trek’s 100th episode? Upload a recording of yourself asking Scott a question, or just making a comment and maybe you’ll be featured. You can also tweet your questions/comments using the hashtag #RandomQ. Host Scott McNulty with Darren Franich.
Follow along as EW's James Hibberd and Darren Franich debate the latest events in Westeros and give behind-the-scenes insight each week when the new season of Game of Thrones returns April 24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Jensen has seen half of 'Daredevil' season 2! Darren Franich has thoughts on '10 Cloverfield Lane'! What does 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes' have to do with all this? Listen and find out!
The two fascinating collaborations between director Todd Haynes and actor Julianne Moore, 1995's SAFE and 2002's FAR FROM HEAVEN are the primary topics of this episode. Detours include: what defines a movie musical, unseen Altman movies and Pacific Rim vs. Godzilla. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Hosted by Clay Keller and Darren Franich.
Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly helps Jeff rank the Marvel movies from #10 through #1. NOTE! Spoilers for all 10 movies within.
Pat Cassels of CollegeHumor and Darren Franich of Entetrainment Weekly return for our annual Breaking Bad symposium. SPOILERS FOR THE WHOLE SERIES.
Pat hosts a Breaking Bad panel featuring Jeff Rubin and Entertainment Weekly's Darren Franich. SPOILER WARNING - Breaking Bad plot details through season 4, episode 12 are discussed.
Episode 10: Lilja & Lou Find Haven, Not An Altercation, With Batman & Robin - of the Lilja & Lou Podcast is now out. We review the first four episodes of the third season of Haven. On the written side of things we review the latest Stephen King short story found in the September issue of Harper's Magazine: Batman & Robin Face An Altercation. Finally check out our latest Stephen King news. You can find the Carrie article we referenced written by Darren Franich over at EW.Com - 'Carrie' remake: New teaser trailer debuts at New York Comic-Con We hope you will all enjoy this episode and as usual we want to hear from you, good or bad, we want it all! In this podcast:1) 00:56 - Lilja and Lou Intro. 2) 01:33 - In The Death Room: Stephen King News 3) 09:02 - Reviews from The Night Shift: Part 1 - The first three episodes of Haven Season 3 5) 22:15 - Reviews from The Night Shift: Part 2 - Stephen King short story - Batman & Robin Face An Altercation 5) 43:05 - Reviews from The Night Shift: Part 3 - The fourth episode of Haven Season 3 6) 1:03:38 - Signoff Intro Music - Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult Outro Music - Stand By Me - Ben E. King Listen here or on iTunes. RSS Feed - RSS.
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