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Franchise Forum is the podcast where four longtime friends dig into film franchises you probably forgot… and maybe should’ve! Four friends. One franchise at a time.
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Franchise Forum: Director Series - Inglourious Basterds (2009) (opens the original)
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The Quentin Tarantino Director Series wraps up with Inglourious Basterds (2009). From the unforgettable opening farmhouse scene to the legendary performances from Christoph Waltz and Brad Pitt, Greg breaks down the film’s wild alternate-history take on World War II, its unforgettable characters, razor-sharp dialogue, dark humor, and explosive moments. We'll explore what makes the movie so compelling, why Hans Landa is one of cinema’s most memorable villains, and how Tarantino turns history into
The Franchise Forum Ep.14 - Army of Darkness (1992) (opens the original)
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Franchise Forum closes out the original Evil Dead trilogy with Army of Darkness, the point where Sam Raimi more or less abandons horror and turns the whole thing into a medieval fantasy-action comedy. Greg, Adam, Ross and Erik break down Bruce Campbell’s full evolution into Ash, Raimi’s wildly inventive filmmaking, skeleton armies, practical effects, Three Stooges energy, endless one-liners, and one very dependable boomstick. Then it’s time for the Franchise Forum Awards, followed by a razor-clo
Franchise Forum: Director Series - Reservoir Dogs (1992) (opens the original)
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The Quentin Tarantino Director Series continues with his directorial debut - Reservoir Dogs. Greg digs into the low-budget breakout film that not only put Tarantino on the map, but impacted the way filmmakers incorporated stylized dialogue and references to pop culture. This episode breaks down the iconic soundtrack, the acting performances, and the unconventional decision to focus on the aftermath rather than the heist. Listen to the first half, watch the film, then come back for the second hal
The Franchise Forum Ep.13 - The Evil Dead II (1987) (opens the original)
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest horror sequels ever made, Sam Raimi's 1987 cult classic blurs the line between remake and sequel, transforming the relentless terror of the original into a manic blend of horror, slapstick comedy, and groundbreaking visual invention. Greg, Adam, Ross, and Erik break down Bruce Campbell's iconic performance as Ash, Raimi's wildly kinetic camerawork, the film's Looney Tunes-inspired physical comedy, unforgettable practical effects, and why Evil Dead II feels
Franchise Forum: Director Series - Pulp Fiction (1994) (opens the original)
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Our Director Series continues with Quentin Tarantino and Pulp Fiction. One of the most influential filmmakers of the modern era, Tarantino takes center stage as Greg explores how Pulp Fictionshattered storytelling conventions and forever changed independent cinema. From its nonlinear structure to its unforgettable dialogue and cultural impact, this episode dives into what makes Tarantino's masterpiece one of the defining films of the 1990s. As always, this episode is designed to be experienced i
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