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Do The Franchise!The Burley ManThe 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!
2024-02-021h 06Do The Franchise!There is No Spoon!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.
2024-01-051h 11Do The Franchise!“Game Over!” - Halloween Special 2023We 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.
2023-10-3157 minDo The Franchise!A Tale of Two David’sAlien 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.
2023-04-1058 minDo The Franchise!Promethequal Prequel SequelPrometheus (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!
2023-02-2053 minDo The Franchise!It’s just in time for Christmas 2022!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
2022-12-231h 10Do The Franchise!Deep Blue Sea in SpaceAlien: 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!
2022-11-2650 minDo The Franchise!Halloween Special 2022This 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.
2022-10-291h 52Do The Franchise!Alien CubedAlien 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.
2022-10-0553 minDo The Franchise!Assholes & Elbows(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!”
2022-08-061h 17Do The Franchise!Milk, Cheap Caviar, and Onion Rings!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.
2022-05-161h 23Do The Franchise!The Directors Cut 2: Ridley ScottThis 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!
2022-04-0144 minDo The Franchise!”Stop, in Chinese Motherf**ker!”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.
2022-02-101h 00Do The Franchise!“I’m Chaos and He’s Mayham”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.
2022-01-2252 minDo The Franchise!Now I Have a Booster Jab, Ho Ho Ho!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!
2021-12-2447 minDo The Franchise!Diplomatic Immunity!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!
2021-12-2255 minDo The Franchise!Lethal Weapon: Mel Was a Chicken!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.
2021-11-271h 11Do The Franchise!Lego Batman & BeyondThis 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".
2021-11-0855 minDo The Franchise!Bat & Cat Vs Bane!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.
2021-08-271h 26Do The Franchise!A Ruby the Size of a Tangerine!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.
2021-07-211h 11Do The Franchise!The Intimidation GameBatman 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.
2021-06-261h 16Do The Franchise!Hi Freeze, I’m George Clooney!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!
2021-05-1448 minDo The Franchise!Val Kilmer Forever!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!
2021-04-2455 minDo The Franchise!Penguin DeVito and The Insane Clown PosseBatman 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!
2021-03-2254 minDo The Franchise!Batman & Robin WilliamsBATMAN (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.
2021-03-161h 12Do The Franchise!The Directors Cut: M. Night ShyamalanThis is the first episode of 2021
and the first of a new series of special one off episodes that will continue throughout this year.
This episode is dedicated to the Writer/Director/Producer M. Night Shyamalan. We discuss Night's best and worst work, and then choose our top FIVE movies that Night has Directed.
Enjoy.
2021-02-221h 04Do The Franchise!Do The Christmas Franchise!!It’s Christmas and we are counting through our 12 must watch Christmas movies for the 12 days of Christmas! So raise a festive glass! Eat a whole block of cheese and settle in for 12 Christmas classics!
2020-12-2450 minDo The Franchise!Alan Grant & Billy’s Bogus Dinosaur AdventureThis week on Do The Franchise, we are doing Jurassic Park III, it’s the obligatory follow up to Lost World and is full of expendable characters, new stupid dinosaurs, and Tea Leoni screaming constantly. We hope you enjoy our review!
2020-12-221h 02Do The Franchise!Now with 50% More Dinosaurs!“Something has survived”
Clearly undoing all the Sudo science in Jurassic Park, this week we are reviewing.. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (for those who didn’t get it from the logo)
We are talking angry Pete Poselthwaite
lots of new Dinosaurs, Gymnastic daughters, and t-rex’s eating screenwriters.
2020-12-051h 14Do The Franchise!"Spared No Expense" - Jurassic Park65 Million Years in the Making... Do The Franchise are finally doing The Jurassic Park trilogy.
So we're talking DNA, special effects, loud foot prints, disgruntled employees, unix systems, and of course... Dinosaurs!! Enjoy.
2020-11-181h 15Do The Franchise!As if 2020 isn’t scary enough! (The Halloween Special)It’s Halloween 2020
We are back with a super scary Halloween Special
This year we are choosing our
#1 Best Horror Movie
#1 Worst Horror Movie
Top pick to watch this Halloween!
please follow us on Instagram and Twitter and leave us a comment letting us know your picks!
2020-10-301h 09Do The Franchise!"Nobody Calls Me Yellow" - Back To The Future III WatchalongBack to the Future III
James & Jake are completing the Back to the Future Trilogy with the final watchalong in the trilogy, so dust off your cowboy boots and your Back to the Future III DVD / VHS (if you've not updated since the 80's) and join Do The Franchise for this Watchalong!!
Please share, comment, and subscribe to DO THE FRANCHISE!
2020-10-151h 55Do The Franchise!Biff For President! -Back to the Future II WatchalongThis week James & Jake do Back to the Future Part 2 Watchalong!
So grab your Hoverboard and your Sports Almanac, pop on your Back to the Future DVD and join us for this Do The Franchise Watchalong!
2020-07-261h 49Do The Franchise!"Great Scott!" - Back to the Future WatchalongJake & James are back with a new franchise this week,
This is Back to the Future, and its a very special episode as this is the first ever watchalong episode, im honour of the movies 35 year anniversary
So dust off your Back to the Future box set and sit down with Do The Franchise!
Enjoy!!
2020-05-291h 59Do The Franchise!Man of Steel: The Clark Knight Begins!This week Jake & James are doing 'Man of Steel'
Discussing gritty dark superheroes, Abs of Steel, the destruction of public property, and fake noses!
"Release the world engine!!"
Enjoy.
2020-05-041h 16Do The Franchise!Stay Indoors! - The Lockdown SpecialJake & James are back this week with a unique special episode.
This week it's all about the lockdown, so stay indoors and get your teeth into a new film, a franchise, a boxset or a documentary series. Jake & James go through what's new, what's trending and what you can get into to help pass the time.
It's also a special opportunity for the 'Do The Franchise' team to thank our NHS!
Enjoy.
2020-04-2651 minDo The Franchise!Superman Returns: Super-Stalker vs A Giant Crystal IslandSuperman Franchise continues.. Superman Returns 2006.
This week the boys discuss the recasting of the entire Superman cast, and the sequel / reboot argument among fans of the franchise!
2020-04-141h 05Do The Franchise!Superman II: Oh Jee Lois, is that a gun?Superman Franchise continues with Superman II
James & Jake discuss the two different versions of the movie, both Theatrical release and Donner Cut.
Kneel before European sex tourists from Krypton!
2020-04-0250 minDo The Franchise!Superman: Crystal FaceTime BrandoThis week James & Jake do Superman The Movie.
They discuss Marlon Brando’s inability to pronounce Krypton, The legacy of Richard Donner and Jake finds some unique shit merchandise!
2020-03-2548 minDo The Franchise!Superman III: It's Fun To Work For Wheat King!This week James & Jake are doing Superman III
Lex Luthor has been subbed by the CEO of Wheat King.
Superman goes on a massive bender
and Richard Pryor invents artificial intelligence.
As always, subscribe, comment and share!
2020-03-0749 minDo The Franchise!I'll Have What He's Having! - Valentine's SpecialDo The Franchise's first Valentine's Day Special.
This week Jake & James choose three films each that encapsulate the themes of romance and love on Valentine's Day 2020.
These hapless romantics also discuss what Valentine's Day means to them, giving their top three fav's and a few honourable mentions.
Enjoy!
2020-02-1152 minDo The Franchise!Superman IV: Quest for Milton KeynesSuperman IV: The Quest for Peace
This week on Do The Franchise Jake & James are discussing a new franchise, or rather an old franchise in the Superman franchise, Just like all great franchises, they have decided to start with Episode IV.
Please like, comment, subscribe!
2020-01-251h 01
Do The Franchise!Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animals!Merry Christmas Everyone!
This is the official Do the Franchise Christmas Special.
in this episode James & Jake compare favourite Christmas movies of all time, a winters tale of nostalgia and interesting parallels discovered between all of their movie choices!
Hope you all enjoy!
Follow the Franchise on Twitter @dothefranchise
2019-12-2549 min
Do The Franchise!GPS is cool!Paul Brian & Vin Diesel return in Fast & Furious *4. Yes it’s the fourth one.
James & Jake review Fast 4, talking about Vin Diesel’s investigative skills, Paul Brian’s need for speed and A new instantly forgettable bad guy!
2019-12-2439 minDo The Franchise!HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Ghost Smashers!It's Halloween, Jake & James have took it upon themselves to choose and discuss their favourite movie to watch on Halloween.
They discuss horror classic The Shining that redefined the genre forever, Ghostbusters, a cult classic that combines spooks with comedy, and... Troll 2
Comment down below and let us know your favourite Halloween flick!
2019-10-301h 15Do The Franchise!The Sean Gump Drift King Ft Bow WowThis week on Do The Franchise, James & Jake tackle The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift.
Discussing men who are cast far too old for the role! Sidekicks who seem way too keen, and how American's use sending their children to Tokyo to learn to drift as punishment.
Hope you all enjoy, please subscribe and follow the team on Twitter & Instagram @dothefranchise.
2019-10-0654 minDo The Franchise!Boat... Car... Hmm?This week Jake & James are doing " 2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003)
Discussing the lack of Vin Diesel, instantly forgettable bad guys, generic Hispanic henchmen, and Eva Mendez as the shoe horned in sexy sidekick / undercover cop.
Join Do The Franchise as the Fast & Furious franchise reviews continue.
2019-09-2252 minDo The Franchise!Thats Valet Parking Yo!James & Jake are back with Series 2!
This time around they are diving into the Fast & Furious franchise, starting with The Fast and The Furious (2001)
This week they are discussing car jargon, knocked off VHS players, bad audio dubbing and no crusts on sandwiches.
Join us on our fast and furious journey!
Like, comment, and subscribe.
2019-09-121h 03Do The Franchise!Is This Franchise Just Happening Inside Our Heads?This week on Do The Franchise, Jake and James are finally at the end of the Harry Potter Franchise.
This is the review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and this marks the climactic end of the struggle between good and evil. Harry vs Voldemort.
In this episode we discuss Mission Impossible bank robberies, giant jellyfish protection charms, and the use of spiders, giants, werewolves, statues, snakes, Dementors and budget Dumbledores.
Hope you all enjoy, please subscribe, comment and follow the team on Twitter @Dothefranchise.
2019-06-161h 04Do The Franchise!Harry Plot-Armour The Horcrux SlayerHarry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 1.
This week Jake & James discuss magic glowing cats, Ron's inability to stop leaks, and how to appropriately bury dead house elves.
Hope you all enjoy, please subscribe, comment and follow the team on Twitter @Dothefranchise.
2019-06-0157 min
Do The Franchise!Jim Broadbent Pretends To Be a SofaHarry Potter & the Half Blood Prince.
Nearing end of the Harry Potter franchise, this week Jake and James discuss using wands as torches, radicalised students, teleportation cupboards, and tampered CCTV Memories.
Hope you all enjoy, please subscribe, comment and follow us on Twitter @Dothefranchise.
2019-05-171h 06Do The Franchise!The Archway of DeathHarry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix.
This time round Jake & James are discussing pink teachers who just want to teach classes. Dogs who are also God parents, and James makes a startling comparison between Harry Potter & the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
Enjoy!
2019-05-061h 08Do The Franchise!SPECIAL - Marvel’s Infinity Saga!This is the first one off special episode. this week the team have special guest Ben Wothers, and together they will be discussing the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
This will also serve as Do The Franchise's order of viewing every movie in the MCU, which ends Marvels "Infinity Saga" with Avengers:Endgame, coming out on April 25th.
If you have time to squeeze in every single movie before you watch Endgame, this is the BEST order to do it in...
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain Marvel
Iron Man
The Incredible Hulk
Iron Man 2
Thor
T...2019-04-131h 10Do The Franchise!Trevor Delgome Has Returned!Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire: Part 2 of 2
Jake & James discuss Harry Potter does Labyrinth; Professor Hans Gruber tries to sneak Harry some truth serum and Lord Trevor Delgome has finally returned, fully formed and with the best CGI nose job in history! All this and more as Do The Franchise finishes reviewing Goblet of Fire!
2019-03-2238 minDo The Franchise!The Quad Wizard Death Games!Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire: Part 1 of 2
James and Jake start with a review and summary of the first half of the movie, discussing up-cycled basilisks, killer mermaids, house elves on lamas and the Goblet of Not Fire.
2019-03-1651 minDo The Franchise!Ron Didn't Even Pack His Rat!Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban
Jake and James try to pronounce a new directors name, as well as discussing Ron's animal neglect, Hermione's ability to break the fabric of the space time continuum, and Harry's near constant black-outs!
Hope you all enjoy!
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2019-03-011h 26Do The Franchise!Trevor Delgome's DiaryHarry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
In this episode, The Duo review Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
James has even more questions, Jake has even more facts!
This week the team discuss owl cruelty, enraged cars, juiced up Weasley's and the amount of useful applications that Phoenix tears could have.
2019-02-231h 03Do The Franchise!The Pagan Child Snatchers!Harry Potter & the Philosophers Stone.
Jake Keightley & James Warner have a mission to review major movie franchises from past and present
The first franchise that they will be reviewing is the Harry Potter franchise.
This is the first ever episode and the duo are starting with Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone. In this episode Jake and James will be discussing everything from the lack of basic English, Maths and Science classes, dead actors, pagan men who steal light, talking snakes, post-owls, and more!
2019-02-0657 min