Franchise Me: The Search for the Ultimate Movie Franchise

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2001 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Insta...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we get animated and celebrate 100 episodes of Franchise Me as we breakdown "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm." We discuss simply how incredible this movie is and why it stands out to us as one of the best examinations of the Batman and especially Bruce Wayne character. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, s...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we chill out and have an ice time as we break down the fever dream that is "Batman and Robin." We discuss ice puns, Robin signals, and how despite the movie being terrible Joel Schumacher might be a genius. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we flip a coin and answer riddles as we breakdown "Batman Forever." We discuss bat-nipples, Tommy Lee Jones' outrageous performance, the psychology of Batman, and a 25 year old man playing the 17 year old Robin. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and em...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week, we get dark and creepy and freak out McDonald's as we break down "Batman Returns." We discuss how Tim Burton vomited his style all over the film, the fantastic performances, and how the film held up for us. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week, you want to get nuts, lets get nuts as we break down the classic Batman (1989). We discuss Tim Burton's influence on the movie, Michael Keaton's unusual Bruce Wayne/Batman, and the top billed star of the film, Jack Nicholson. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseM...

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2002 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Insta...

BAM! ZAP! POW! Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we join the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder as they attempt to take down four of their foulest foes as we break down Batman: The Movie (1966). We discuss the goofy nature of the movie, how the movie might not have aged the best, and Adam West's iconic performance. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @Franchi...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we assemble the team one last time we break down all of Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in our special retrospective episode. We discuss the extended franchise, the simplicity of Phase 1, and the current public opinion of the MCU . Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next super franchise. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we assemble our team as we break down the culmination of Phase one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Marvel's The Avengers." We discuss the impossible task of making this movie work, the surprising issues we had with the film, and the massive amount of talent that makes up the cast. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Insta...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we can do this all day as we continue Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and break down "Captain America: The First Avenger" We discuss the "geeky" nature of the Captain America character, the unexceptional action scenes, and the wonderful supporting cast. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @Franchis...

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 1991 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Insta...

Welcome back to Nip/Tuck Me! This week we breakdown the underrated 2000's medical drama Nip/Tuck. We discuss Dylan Walsh and breakout star Julian McMahon, we catch up on the hot drama, and of course all of the spicy scenes....wait...what....oh actually we're talking about Thor...what an exciting title for a movie, real creative. Thor is actually pretty good, but it's no Nip/tuck, maybe...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we want our bird as we continue Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and break down "Iron Man 2." We discuss the reputation of the film, how we feel its better on a rewatch, and the pure insanity that is Mickey Rourke's performance. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Lett...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we try not to get angry as we continue Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and break down "The Incredible Hulk." We discuss the Edward Norton situation, the recent resurgence of elements from this film in the MCU, and the abundance of deleted scenes that were cut from the movie. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @Franch...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we are here to talk about the Avenger Initiative as we start Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and break down the film "Iron Man." We discuss the perfect casting of Robert Downey Jr., the simplicity of the films spectacle, and how this helped shape the MCU as we know it. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @Fr...

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2020 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Insta...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week things get Shagadelic as we break down the entire Austin Powers franchise in our special retrospective episode. We discuss the extended franchise, if the series should continue, and how Mike Myers has dodged talking about a fourth Austin Powers film for almost twenty years. Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next groovy franchise. Share you...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we LOVE GOLD as we finish the last movie in the franchise and break down “Austin Powers in Goldmember". We discuss the step down in quality, the over reliance of cameos, and the great Michael Cain. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxed (FranchiseMe) and email us at FranchiseMeP...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we get shagadelic as we we continue our franchise and break down “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me”. We discuss the introduction of the iconic new characters, the repetitive nature of the jokes, and if this should have been a franchise to begin with. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on L...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week things get groovy as we enter a new franchise and break down “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery”. We discuss the incredible comedic performances, the wonderful supporting cast, and how well the film has surprisingly aged. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxed (FranchiseMe)...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we count our gold and break down the entire Leprechaun franchise in our special retrospective episode. Producer tony joins us one more time as we discuss what makes Warwick Davis so special, what we hope to see in the future, and of course the extended franchise.  Make sure you stay tuned for the announcement of our next groovy franchise. Share your thoughts...

Welcome to our bonus mini series "A Year in Franchises" where we look at an individual year and talk about all of the franchise films that came out that year, as well as looking at information such as the top ten box-office and Oscar winners. We continue the series by looking at the year 2017 and discussing its legacy in film. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Twitter and Insta...

If its March then you know that there is Madness to be had and here at Franchise Me its no exception. Welcome to our first ever 32 film March Madness competition where Andrew and Ryan draft their movies and debate to see which movie truly stands above the rest. We welcome Producer Tony back to the show to act as our impartial moderator and help us decide the winner. Share your thoughts and opinion...

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week we enter the Warwick-less section of the franchise and welcome back Producer Tony to the podcast as we continue our journey and break down the last two “Leprechaun” films, Leprechaun Origins and Leprechaun Returns. We discuss how bad “Origins” truly is, the pleasant surprise of “Returns” and take a brief side step to run down all of the films made by WWE stu...