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In this episode of Franchise Addicts , we dive headfirst into one of the most controversial blockbusters of the 21st century: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) . Set in the Cold War era, Crystal Skull sees Indiana Jones pulled into a Soviet conspiracy involving a mysterious crystal skull, ancient civilizations, secret military experiments, and the lost city of Akator. Direc...

Welcome back to Franchise Addicts! Today Luke sits down with Dominic from Talkin’ TV — your #1 source for behind-the-scenes insights and bold takes on the movies and TV you love. Together, they dig into Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade for a special bonus episode filled with deep cuts, behind-the-scenes trivia, character breakdowns, and why this film still stands tall in the franchise. From Sean...

Franchise Addicts dives into Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade — the Spielberg classic that brought Indy back to his roots, reunited him with his father, and delivered one of the most beloved adventure films ever made. In this episode, Luke, Chris, super fan Peter, and returning guest Andres break down the film scene by scene: the prologue, River Phoenix’s intro, the Venice chase, the Brotherhood...

Is this the darkest Indy? Short Round supremacy? And how did this movie help invent PG-13? We dig into Spielberg’s 1984 prequel—set pieces, pulp vibes, what still works (and what doesn’t), and where Temple of Doom lands in our Indy rankings. What we cover Shanghai opener, poisoned deal, and the wild raft drop Pankot Palace: dinner scene, secret passages, bug tunnel, spike room Thuggee cult, Black...

We’re kicking off our Indiana Jones franchise run with a deep dive into Raiders of the Lost Ark – the set pieces, the theology, the pulp serial roots, and why this thing still absolutely cooks in 2024.Joining Luke and Chris on this one is Adam from Movie Magic (www.youtube.com/@moviemagic96), bringing his filmmaker/film-nerd brain to all things Indy:Is this the best Spielberg adventure movie? How...

The Necronomicon opens one last time. 💀 Join Luke and Chris as they close the book on the Evil Dead franchise with Evil Dead Rise (2023) — the blood-soaked, high-rise horror that took the series to terrifying new heights. We dig into Lee Cronin’s direction, the gory practical effects, that infamous cheese grater scene, and how this movie connects to the legacy of Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. 🎬...

Chris and Luke are joined by the boys from The MCU's Bleeding Edge to discuss Fede Alvarez's 2013 remake of The Evil Dead. Is it a worthy remake? Listen to find out!

🎙️ Franchise Addicts – Army of Darkness (1992) The boomstick is back! Luke, Chris, and our returning guest Sam dive headfirst into Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness — the wild, hilarious, and totally unhinged third entry in the Evil Dead saga. We break down Ash’s evolution from survivor to swaggering action hero, the genius of Raimi’s practical effects and slapstick horror, and why Army of Darkness sti...

Chris jumps on to give his analysis of Evil Dead Part II and Luke has to defend this cult classic. Watch: https://youtu.be/oWgbFnd_cIg

Part 2 of our Evil Dead II coverage! Luke and Andres talk through and rank some of their favorite movies. Watch: https://youtu.be/rNlWLF4vP34

It's Luke without Chris! Oh No!! Luckily Andres The Pop Culture Guy was able to join and they cover everything Evil Dead II. Watch: https://youtu.be/zobMWdeWmVw

Join Franchise Addicts as we dive into Sam Raimi’s original The Evil Dead — the low-budget horror masterpiece that changed the genre forever. We’ll be talking: 💀 Raimi’s wild camera tricks and DIY genius 💀 The infamous cabin shoot from hell 💀 Bruce Campbell’s birth as a horror legend

We’ve just dropped our in-depth LIVE review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another ! Join us as we unpack: The bold opening raid and what it sets up DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn — performances worth spotlighting The film’s tonal balance: absurdity, satire, and political urgency Father-daughter dynamics, past revolution, and moral contradictions How this film lands within PTA’s fi...

The end has arrived. In this special finale episode of Franchise Addicts , we dive into the shocking conclusion of FX & Hulu’s Alien: Earth . We cover it all: Wendy’s final bond with the Xenomorph Betrayals, survival, and the bloody escape attempt The fate of Arthur, Nibs, and the hybrids What this finale means for the future of the Alien franchise This is our exclusive early listen of the fin...

Things get darker in Alien: Earth as Episodes 6 and 7 push the hybrids — and their creators — to the breaking point. We dive into: Tootles’ shocking death and the swarm of alien flies. Wendy’s deepening psychic bond with the Xenomorph. Arthur’s betrayal and the chaos inside Neverland. The explosive escape attempt and the chilling emergence that sets the stage for the finale. Join us as we break it...

This week on Franchise Addicts , we’re doubling up with a deep dive into Episodes 4 and 5 of Alien: Earth. In Episode 4, Observation , things slow down but get stranger—Wendy begins to “speak” in the language of the Xenomorphs, Nibs shocks everyone with an impossible pregnancy claim, and ethical cracks widen inside Prodigy as Morrow tightens his grip on Slightly. The hybrids aren’t just changing—t...

This week on Franchise Addicts , we dive into Episode 3 of Alien: Earth , “Metamorphosis.” The hybrids face new fractures, corporate greed sharpens its teeth, and the Xenomorph threat only grows darker. We break it all down: Wendy’s desperate fight to save her brother Hermit—and the psychic aftermath that follows. Boy’s triumph at securing specimens, Kirsh’s grotesque experiments, and Curly’s simm...

We break down Alien: Earth ’s explosive two-part premiere— Neverland and Mr. October . Chris and Luke started their journey with the Alien Movie Franchise when this Podcast first began and we are back a year later to cover Alien's attempt at the small screen. We'll be joining you weekly to cover every episode of this series!

Ari Aster's Eddington defies genre — and in this episode, we follow it into the woods. Grief, fire, ritual, and one of the year’s most haunting final shots. We break down the film’s strange structure, layered themes, and ask: did Aster just make his most personal movie yet?

We wrap our 28 franchise coverage with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s 28 Years Later . We break down the long-awaited return to a quarantined Britain, the father-son quest to save a sick mother, and the film’s haunting imagery—from infected nests to the eerie bone museum. Expect discussion of new infected types, philosophical themes of death and belonging, and standout performances from Alfie Will...

Our latest Franchise Addicts episode is out now! This time, Luke and Chris wade into the chaotic, bleaker-than-ever sequel 28 Weeks Later . We dig deep on: ✅ That controversial opening scene ✅ How the franchise takes shortcuts (for better or worse) ✅ Don’s betrayal—cowardice or survival? ✅ The military’s hard-line “solution” ✅ Robert Carlyle’s scenery-chewing ✅ Rose Byrne and Jeremy Renner b...

The Godfather trilogy is in the rearview mirror… and the streets are eerily empty. This week, Luke and Chris plunge into the infected, adrenaline-fueled nightmare of 28 Days Later (2002), kicking off a bold new franchise journey. They break down Danny Boyle’s genre-redefining horror film from scene one, discussing its radical production style, the haunting use of Winston Castle, Cillian Murphy’s i...

Franchise Addicts concludes its deep dive into The Godfather trilogy with Francis Ford Coppola’s re-edited swan song, The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone . Chris and Luke return to break down the film’s long-maligned legacy, its thematic redirection, and the quiet power of its tragic ending. We discuss the Vatican intrigue, the echoes of Fredo’s death, and what the new structure reve...

Luke and Chris return to the Corleone saga with Francis Ford Coppola’s epic sequel The Godfather Part II . They unpack the film’s complex structure, its reputation as the greatest sequel of all time, and the descent of Michael Corleone from reluctant heir to isolated kingpin. Along the way, they explore Fredo’s tragic arc, Hyman Roth’s manipulative brilliance, and Vito’s rise through turn-of-the-c...

🎥 Franchise Addicts is back—with the godfather of all franchises. In this episode, Luke and Chris dive deep into The Godfather (1972), unpacking its legacy, themes, and iconic moments. One of them saw it for the first time. The other grew up with it. Together, they explore what makes this film a pillar of modern cinema—from Brando's quiet menace to the rise of Pacino's Michael. A perfect mix of r...