Do The Franchise!

The Matrix Reloaded (2003) it’s time for the sequels that James was so sure did not exist, this time we dive into Neo dreaming of electric squids, we meet lots of new forgettable characters and then spend 2 hours trying to find a guy who works at Timpsons. enjoy! 

THE MATRIX (1999) We are back, and starting off 2024 with a green tint.  Do The Franchise are finally doing the Matrix franchise and will talk all things green and sci fi, robot squids, kung fu in leather and, according to Jake’s Mum, Keanu Reeves turning into an alien. 

We are back for Halloween and starting a new chapter of Do The Franchise!  this week we will be discussing our favourite spooky pics for Halloween night and revisiting a cult classic. 

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! 

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) We are back with the follow up, and this time with exploding toilets, helicopter attacks, South African death squads 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.