Franchisography

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we investigate the trouble YA horror spin-off originally set to be released in 2018, The New Mutants. When Fox execuitves greenlit three “experimental” X-Men movies, they paid off big time in the form of 2016’s … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we take a look at the sequel to the R-rated mega-hit, 2018’s Deadpool 2. When an incredibly successful first film gets a sequel greenlit, the last thing you would do is fire the director, right? … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we take a look at the final film to feature Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, 2017’s Logan. After his lead role in Days of Future Past, Hugh Jackman knew it was time to hang up the adamantium … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we investigate the 80s set sequel to Days of Future Past, 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse! After the back-to-back massive success of Days of Future Past and Deadpool, there was only one place for the franchise to … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues with the Ryan Reynolds passion project, 2016’s Deadpool! Beginning development in the early 2000s, Ryan Reynolds had been trying and failing to get a Deadpool solo film off the ground for over a decade when 2011’s … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we investigate 2014’s timeline straddling event film, X-Men: Days of Future Past! After the modest success of First Class, only one thing could come next: a generation spanning crossover film, of course! Much to the … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we revisit the sequel to X-Men Origins, 2013’s The Wolverine! The first proper X-Men sequel in 7 years, The Wolverine is a loose adaptation of the seminal Wolverine comic book mini-series by Chris Claremount and … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we launch a new timeline to discuss 2011’s X-Men: First Class. After the poor reception of the last two X-Men movies, a new direction was needed to get the franchise back on track. Enter (or … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we take a look at the franchise’s first prequel, 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Fans had high hopes for a Wolverine solo film, but for a while the High Jackman and the producers struggled to find … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we analyze the conclusion to the first trilogy of films, 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand. Anticipation was high for the follow-up to the acclaimed X2, but with Bryan Singer leaving the franchise to direct Superman … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we take a look 2003’s sequel, X2! By the summer of 2003, the blockbuster landscape had been drastically changed with the release of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man the previous year. Moviegoers wanted comic book movies, and … Continue reading →

Hot Mutant Summer begins with the launch of a new mini-series about the X-MEN franchise! And we’re starting with 20th Century Fox’s first entry in the series, 2000’s X-Men. In the Summer of 2000, most people thought the comic book … Continue reading →

It’s a Betweenisode! First, we wrap up the Scream franchise with our thoughts on the new film opening next year, and the horror genre in general. Then, Nick & Scott announce their franchise picks for the following genres: Action/Adventure Superhero … Continue reading →

Our SCREAM mini-series concludes as we take a look at the lega-sequel and attempted franchise re-starter, 2011’s Scream 4! Released 11 years after the original trilogy capper, Scream 4 was meant to be a return to form for the series … Continue reading →

Our SCREAM mini-series continues with an extracurricular look at the 2005 werewolf film written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven, Cursed! After missing out on participating in Scream 3, Kevin Williamson wanted to write something new that he … Continue reading →

Our SCREAM mini-series continues, as we take a look at the attempted trilogy capper, 2000’s Scream 3! After making two films practically back to back, the cast and crew wanted a break to work on other projects, causing a mess … Continue reading →

Our SCREAM mini-series continues, as we take a look at 1997’s sequel, Scream 2! After the massive success of the first film, a sequel was a foregone conclusion but no one knew just how quickly it would manifest. Released less … Continue reading →

We’re starting a new mini-series and it’s a SCREAM, baby! And we’re starting in 1996 with the meta-horror hit that started it all, Wes Craven’s Scream. When writer Kevin Williamson wrote a spec script titled “Scary Movie” over three days … Continue reading →

Join Nick & Scott for the first ever Franchisography Betweenisode! First, we go through our mailbag to discuss the MIB-related memories, questions, and hypotheticals sent to us by our listeners. Then, Nick & Scott announce their franchise picks for the … Continue reading →

Our MEN IN BLACK mini-series concludes with the reboot/legacy sequel, 2019’s Men in Black: International. With the story of Agents J & K in the rearview, producers and Sony studio execs were hungry for the franchise to continue with a … Continue reading →

Our MEN IN BLACK mini-series continues with the even longer-awaited third entry in the blockbuster franchise, 2012’s Men in Black 3. Released 15 years after the original, and opening just three weeks after the release of The Avengers, MIB3 found … Continue reading →

Our MEN IN BLACK mini-series continues with the long-awaited sequel to the blockbuster hit, 2002’s Men in Black II. At only 88 minutes, Men in Black II feels less like a proper follow-up and more like the pilot for a … Continue reading →

Franchisography debuts with our very first mini-series, devoted to examining the gadgets, guns, and gonzo creatures of the MEN IN BLACK franchise! And we’re starting at the beginning with 1997’s Men in Black. Is Men in Black a perfect movie? … Continue reading →

It’s Franchisography! The weekly podcast that digs deep into the entire filmographies of Hollywood’s biggest film franchises. Join hosts Scott Carelli and Nick Jimenez as they introduce the show, discuss why they started it, and announce our first three franchise … Continue reading →