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Screen DraftsTONY & DAN GILROY (with Darren Franich & Adam B. Vary)It's brother versus brother as Darren Franich (The Draftland Scene) and Adam B. Vary (Variety) rank the 7 best films from the acclaimed writing and directing careers of the GILROY BROTHERS! Listen to Screen Drafts AD FREE by joining the Booster Club! www.patreon.com/screendrafts2025-04-153h 04Screen DraftsDC BERLANTIVERSE SUPER DRAFT (with Ryan Marker, Chancellor Agard, Kyle Anderson, & Darren Franich)Commissioner Ryan Marker is joined by Screen Drafts All-Stars / former EW colleagues Kyle Anderson and Chancellor Agard to give the DC BERLANTIVERSE the send-off it deserves: a collaborative ranking all 11 inter-connected Super series! At the commissioner's table providing commentary and emotional support to Clay is Screen Drafts Legend / another former EW colleague, Darren Franich! Listen AD-FREE in the Screen Drafts Booster Club: www.patreon.com/screendrafts2025-04-085h 10Screen DraftsALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT: PART TWO (with Mark Harris, Darren Franich, & Adam B. Vary)The epic ALFRED HITCHCOCK MEGA DRAFT continues in PART TWO, as Mark Harris (Pictures at a Revolution, Five Came Back, Mike Nichols: A Life), Adam B. Vary (Variety) and Screen Drafts Legend Darren Franich (The Draftland Scene) take over the middle of the list, ranking films #20 to #11! Want more Screen Drafts action? Get Boosted by joining the Screen Drafts Booster Club! Go to www.patreon.com/screendrafts for info.2024-11-125h 42Screen DraftsPLANET OF THE APES SUPER DRAFT (with Marc Bernardin, Dave Schilling, & Darren Franich)Screen Drafts vets Marc Bernardin, Dave Schilling, and Darren Franich reunite in person (!) at the Aero Theater to competitively / collaboratively rank all 10 films in the decades-spanning The Planet of the Apes franchise!2024-05-284h 09Screen DraftsBOOED AT CANNES (with Darren Franich & Jordan Crucchiola)Newly minted Screen Drafts Hall-of-Famer Jordan Crucchiola (Feeling Seen) joins Screen Drafts Legend Darren Franich to rank the 7 best films that were booed by audiences at the Cannes Film Festival!2024-05-143h 19Screen Drafts'90s SUPERHERO (with Dave Schilling & Darren Franich)Dave's back! Nearly two years after the controversial JAMES BOND draft, Dave Schilling has returned to Screen Drafts, this time ranking the best super hero films from the 1990s with / against Screen Drafts legend Darren Franich. 2023-08-013h 44
The Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Heat" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's the final episode. When we embarked on this journey, we all knew one film had the greatest chance of standing alone. It seems fitting that a film named HEAT would survive the incinerator, and DARREN FRANICH and I take ALL the credit.Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join...2023-07-2746 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Heat" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's the final episode. When we embarked on this journey, we all knew one film had the greatest chance of standing alone. It seems fitting that a film named HEAT would survive the incinerator, and DARREN FRANICH and I take ALL the credit.Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join...2023-07-2746 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Thief" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 10. What happens when DARREN FRANICH and I attempt to mourn the great James Caan while also discussing his seminal classic? Well, as you might expect, we go into tangents that have nothing to do with either.Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join our Patreon Army visit ...2023-07-2036 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Thief" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 10. What happens when DARREN FRANICH and I attempt to mourn the great James Caan while also discussing his seminal classic? Well, as you might expect, we go into tangents that have nothing to do with either.Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join our Patreon Army visit ...2023-07-2036 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "The Insider" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 9 and the film that made Michael Mann a legit awards threat, one of the most information-based thrillers ever made, THE INSIDER. How do DARREN FRANICH and I feel about yet another over-the-top Diane Venora performance?Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreo...2023-07-1330 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "The Insider" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 9 and the film that made Michael Mann a legit awards threat, one of the most information-based thrillers ever made, THE INSIDER. How do DARREN FRANICH and I feel about yet another over-the-top Diane Venora performance?Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join our Patreon Army visit www.patreo...2023-07-1330 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Collateral" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 8. Can DARREN FRANICH and I finally find common ground with the film that cast Tom Cruise as a human silver highlighter? COLLATERAL is a fairly beloved film to most people, but we aren't like most people...Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join our Patreon Army visit ...2023-07-0637 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Collateral" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 8. Can DARREN FRANICH and I finally find common ground with the film that cast Tom Cruise as a human silver highlighter? COLLATERAL is a fairly beloved film to most people, but we aren't like most people...Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join our Patreon Army visit ...2023-07-0637 min
The Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Manhunter" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 7. DARREN FRANICH and I have our starkest divide yet over the first attempt at adapting a Thomas Harris novel, the cold and calculating, MANHUNTER. This is where you have to choose sides - me or Darren - make your choice!Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join ou...2023-06-2942 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Manhunter" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 7. DARREN FRANICH and I have our starkest divide yet over the first attempt at adapting a Thomas Harris novel, the cold and calculating, MANHUNTER. This is where you have to choose sides - me or Darren - make your choice!Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join ou...2023-06-2942 min
The Incinerator Podcast"Atlanta: The Series" with Chancellor Agard and Darren FranichFew series have cemented themselves in the zeitgeist as "Atlanta" did. Its epic run on FX was one of the most celebrated in recent years. So - why not incinerate most of the best episodes just for the hell of it? We're joined by film journalists CHANCELLOR AGARD and DARREN FRANICH (both formerly of EW) to get to the bottom of a series with which both hosts are grossly unfamiliar. It's uncharted territory for The Incinerator!To vote for the winners, visit us at www.incineratorpod.comJoin our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Bu...2023-06-252h 24The Incinerator Podcast"Atlanta: The Series" with Chancellor Agard and Darren FranichFew series have cemented themselves in the zeitgeist as "Atlanta" did. Its epic run on FX was one of the most celebrated in recent years. So - why not incinerate most of the best episodes just for the hell of it? We're joined by film journalists CHANCELLOR AGARD and DARREN FRANICH (both formerly of EW) to get to the bottom of a series with which both hosts are grossly unfamiliar. It's uncharted territory for The Incinerator!To vote for the winners, visit us at www.incineratorpod.comJoin our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Bu...2023-06-252h 24
Maximum Film!Episode 303: 'Asteroid City' with Darren FranichFraming devices, whip pans, Hollywood homages...oh my, it's a new Wes Anderson movie! See how this one stacks up, for the WA-superfans, the newly initiated, and those who are somewhere in between. Plus, a hotline question about memorable angles and camerawork in film.To leave a message for the hotline, email maximumfilm@maximumfun.org or visit maximumfun.org/hotline !What’s GoodAlonso - Lingvano ASL courseDrea - StrawberriesDarren - Fake Rick Dalton Coverage on The Video ArchivesIfy - Juneteenth Mini FestITIDICPixar’s EL...2023-06-231h 05
The Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Miami Vice" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 6. This might be the most DARREN FRANICH and I have been split over a Michael Mann film, which makes sense considering folks seem extremely divided over whether MIAMI VICE is shit or Shinola. Whose side are you on, peeps?Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join our Pat...2023-06-1530 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Miami Vice" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 6. This might be the most DARREN FRANICH and I have been split over a Michael Mann film, which makes sense considering folks seem extremely divided over whether MIAMI VICE is shit or Shinola. Whose side are you on, peeps?Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month!To join our Pat...2023-06-1530 min
The Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Ali" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 5 where DARREN FRANICH and I go one round with ALI and I have decided that is more than enough. This one has evidently developed some sort of cult, so you can consider us the cult killers. It's better than a Jon Voight political video!Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 p...2023-06-0832 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Ali" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 5 where DARREN FRANICH and I go one round with ALI and I have decided that is more than enough. This one has evidently developed some sort of cult, so you can consider us the cult killers. It's better than a Jon Voight political video!Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 p...2023-06-0832 min
The Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "The Keep" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 2 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up next? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - the weirdest and wonkiest film in Michael Mann's career. Folks keep trying to reclaim it, but y'all can cut that shizz out. It's THE KEEP. Lord help us.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-0136 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "The Keep" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 2 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up next? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - the weirdest and wonkiest film in Michael Mann's career. Folks keep trying to reclaim it, but y'all can cut that shizz out. It's THE KEEP. Lord help us.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Thi...2023-06-0136 min
Screen DraftsTHE MARATHON: TIME TRAVEL (with Darren Franich)Screen Drafts Presents The Marathon, the podcast where rival arthouse cinema operators Clay and Ryan program competing movie marathons on a common theme, drawing titles from a classic Screen Drafts list. In the pilot episode, Darren Franich joins us as we figure out the rules of the game, name our nascent cinemas, and create our very first competing movie marathons, using the infamous Screen Drafts TIME TRAVEL list! After the episode, Screen Drafts Patrons can go to patreon.com/screendrafts to vote for which marathon they would rather attend! Next week we return to our...2023-05-292h 00
The Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "The Last of the Mohicans" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 2 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up next? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - sexy ass Daniel Day-Lewis running around the woods with Wes Studi hot on his trail - it's THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS? How in the hell is this film already meeting The Incinerator? Your guess is as good as ours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on...2023-05-1832 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "The Last of the Mohicans" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 2 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up next? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - sexy ass Daniel Day-Lewis running around the woods with Wes Studi hot on his trail - it's THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS? How in the hell is this film already meeting The Incinerator? Your guess is as good as ours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on...2023-05-1832 minScreen DraftsROCK VS. DIESEL mini-MEGA (with Jen Yamato, Piya Sinha-Roy, & Darren Franich)Rookie guest GM Jen Yamato (The Los Angeles Times) joins veterans Piya Sinha-Roy and Darren Franich to competitively / collaboratively rank the top 13 best films from the combined filmographies of noted competitive collaborators Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Vin Diesel.2023-05-165h 08
The Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Blackhat" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 2 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up next? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - a film about technology made by people who seem to have never owned a computer - it's BLACKHAT. Not even a Chris can save it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-0436 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Blackhat" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 2 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up next? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - a film about technology made by people who seem to have never owned a computer - it's BLACKHAT. Not even a Chris can save it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.This show is part of t...2023-05-0436 min
The Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Public Enemies" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 1 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up first? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - a sleepwalking Johnny Depp with supporting actors carrying the load - it's PUBLIC ENEMIES. Come for the poor camera choice. Stay for a batshit Channing Tatum.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-2032 minThe Incinerator PodcastMann-Splaining presents "Public Enemies" with Darren FranichIt's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! Episode 1 of MANN-SPLAINING, the second series of CUT AS YOU GO where DARREN FRANICH and I incinerate the oeuvre of MICHAEL MANN, week-by-week, until only one remains. Up first? As voted by you, our Patreon Army - a sleepwalking Johnny Depp with supporting actors carrying the load - it's PUBLIC ENEMIES. Come for the poor camera choice. Stay for a batshit Channing Tatum.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.This show is...2023-04-2032 minScreen DraftsSTEVEN SPIELBERG SUPER DRAFT: PART ONE (with Drew McWeeny, Drea Clark, & Darren Franich)He is one of the most successful and influential filmmakers in history, and his filmography is by far the most requested Screen Drafts topic. And now, at long last, we are tackling the films of STEVEN SPIELBERG, and doing so in spectacular fashion: with a three-part SUPER DRAFT, featuring 9 of our very best guest GMs. First up is PART ONE, with Drew McWeeny (The Last '80s Newsletter You'll Ever Need), Drea Clark (Maximum Film), and Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) making picks 34-24.2023-01-034h 39
The Incinerator PodcastOFF SEASON - CUT AS YOU GO SEASON 1 - INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE with DARREN FRANICHDARREN FRANICH (Entertainment Weekly) joins us for an intergalactic eulogy to Roland Emmerich's epic sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE. Though there's a lot to love about the bombastic silliness of this overstuffed gem, the incinerator called and RESURGENCE answered. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6029073/advertisement2022-11-2449 minThe Incinerator PodcastOFF SEASON - CUT AS YOU GO SEASON 1 - INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE with DARREN FRANICHDARREN FRANICH (Entertainment Weekly) joins us for an intergalactic eulogy to Roland Emmerich's epic sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE. Though there's a lot to love about the bombastic silliness of this overstuffed gem, the incinerator called and RESURGENCE answered. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2449 minScreen DraftsAKIRA KUROSAWA (with Darren Franich & Darrin Navarro)They (almost) share a name, but do they share the same opinions about the work of one of the greatest filmmakers of all time? Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) and Darrin Navarro (editor, Killer Joe, The End of the Tour) finally square off, ranking the top 7 films directed by the legendary AKIRA KUROSAWA. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.co/draft and use code DRAFT20 for 40% off of your order for the next 10 days!2022-11-083h 41Screen DraftsORSON WELLES (with Darren Franich & Bryan Cogman)Auteur April 2022 draws to a close with Bryan Cogman and Darren Franich drafting the filmography of one of the fiercest auteurs in Hollywood history!2022-04-263h 18Screen DraftsBATMAN VS. SUPERMAN SUPER DRAFT (with Marc Bernardin, Clarke Wolfe, Devan Coggan, Darren Franich, & Ryan Marker)Commissioner Ryan joins Screen Drafts veterans Marc, Clarke, and Devan to rank all 18 feature films about The Caped Crusader and/or the Man of Steel! Filling in for him at the commissioner's table is Darren Franich. 2022-03-015h 11
The Incinerator PodcastCLASSIC NOIR with DREA CLARK and DARREN FRANICHThe Incinerator smolders as DREA CLARK and DARREN FRANICH do epic battle over CLASSIC NOIR films, guided, rewarded, and penalized the entire way by a super secret guest known only as "The Engineer". The players won't know who's causing them so much grief, and neither will you, till everything is said and done. Which film (and which players) will survive the ravages of the incinerator? Find out...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-173h 08The Incinerator PodcastCLASSIC NOIR with DREA CLARK and DARREN FRANICHThe Incinerator smolders as DREA CLARK and DARREN FRANICH do epic battle over CLASSIC NOIR films, guided, rewarded, and penalized the entire way by a super secret guest known only as "The Engineer". The players won't know who's causing them so much grief, and neither will you, till everything is said and done. Which film (and which players) will survive the ravages of the incinerator? Find out...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime...2022-02-173h 08
Podcast Like It's ...206: 13 Warrior w/ Darran FranichCritic Darren Franich returns to the show to discuss the period/swordplay epic that blew his kid brain out of the water back in '99, John McTiernan's THE 13TH WARRIOR.We discuss the poorly aged casting of Antonio Banderas as a muslim, the best and worst moments of McTiernan's career, and the science fiction cultural behemoth who took control of the film in reshoots, Michael Chrichton. We also talk about the wonders of filming on-location, how this movie must have been torn apart in the editing room, and why we think this movie should have included...2022-01-141h 21Screen DraftsZOMBIE mini-MEGA (with Clark Collis, Clarke Wolfe, & Darren Franich)#SCREAMDrafts 2021 comes to a shocking conclusion with Clark Collis (You've Got Red on You), Clarke Wolfe (Fear HQ), and Darren Franich (EW) ranking the 13 best ZOMBIE movies ever made!2021-10-273h 54Screen DraftsX-MEN SUPER DRAFT (with Darren Franich, Clay, Ryan, Adam B. Vary, and Alicia Lutes)Clay and Ryan are joined by their old friend Darren Franich to competitively rank the 13 films in the 20th Century Fox X-MEN franchise, with guest commissioners Adam B. Vary and Alicia Lutes! 2021-06-085h 08
Podcast Like It's ...169: Three Kings w/ Darran FranichCritic Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) joins us to take on David O. Russell's critically acclaimed war satire Three Kings.Lauded at the time of release, Three Kings is nowhere close to being the household name that other 1999 films have become. We try to suss out the truth behind the wild production stories (of which there are many) surrounding this film, and how they may have contributed to its lack of nostalgic recognition. We also tackle the careers of the titular three kings (+ Spike Jonze), and the influence of this movie's unique aesthetic. In addition to sharing...2021-04-282h 01
Movie MixtapesSHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD with DARREN FRANICHEpisode 20. The Queen Is Dead, Meat Is Murder, and we're joined by DARREN FRANICH from ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY to discuss the new Smiths-centric comedy/drama, SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD, and the films we believe inspired it. Featuring an interview with STEPHEN KIJAK, the writer and director of the film. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemixtapes/support2021-04-092h 00Screen DraftsMINNESOTA mini-MEGA (with Drea Clark, Darren Franich, and Doug Jones)Cali boy Darren Franich joins native Minnesotans Drea Clark and Clay Keller to draft the 11 best films from the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Taking over co-commissioner duties alongside Ryan is another favorite son of the Northland, film programmer and executive director of Images Cinema Doug Jones. 2021-03-235h 16Screen DraftsWESTERNS: PART III mini-MEGA (with Drea Clark, Billy Ray Brewton, & Darren Franich)Drea Clark (Who Shot Ya?) saddles up with Darren Franich (EW.com) and Billy Ray Brewton (Scripts Gone Wild) as the sun sets on their epic, year-long, trilogy of Western mini-Mega drafts. For Part III, they rank the 13 best traditional Westerns released between 1993-2020. 2020-12-155h 08Screen DraftsWESTERNS: PART II mini-MEGA (with Billy Ray Brewton, Darren Franich, Ryan, & Bryan Cogman)The dark second chapter in this epic trilogy finds old arch-rivals Darren and Billy Ray doing battle with co-commissioner Ryan, drafting the 13 best Westerns released between 1964 and 1992. Stepping in a guest co-commissioner is Bryan Cogman, doing his damndest to help Clay keep all these gunslingers in line. 2020-08-184h 28Screen DraftsWESTERNS: PART I mini-MEGA (with Jared Moshe, Darren Franich, & Billy Ray Brewton)In part one of their trilogy of Westerns mini-Mega drafts, Billy Ray and Darren invite director Jared Moshe (THE BALLAD OF LEFTY BROWN) to draft the 13 best Westerns released from 1927-1963. 2020-06-023h 51Screen DraftsSTAR TREK SUPER DRAFT (with Marc Bernardin, Darren Franich, Clay, and Ryan)Guest commissioner Bryan Cogman takes the conn as Marc Bernardin (Carnival Row, Castle Rock) and Darren Franich (EW.com) join Clay and Ryan in drafting the films of the 50+ year Star Trek Franchise! Providing color commentary and halftime analysis are Dave Schilling and Adam B. Vary. Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2020-01-314h 07Screen Drafts2010s DECADE MEGA DRAFT (with Darren Franich, Alison Herman, Piya Sinha-Roy, & Clay)Darren Franich (EW), Alison Herman (The Ringer), and Piya Sinha-Roy (The Hollywood Reporter) join commissioner Clay to draft the 20 best films from the last decade! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-12-104h 22Screen DraftsMIXTAPE MOVIES (with Darren Franich & Billy Ray Brewton)The two most seasoned Screen Drafts veterans, Darren Franich (EW.com) and Billy Ray Brewton (Rooftop Cinema Club) square off for the very first time, drafting the seven best "Mixtape Movies" ever made! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica2019-06-182h 31Screen DraftsKUBRICK (with Jeff Jensen & Darren Franich)Jeff Jensen (Tomorrowland, HBO's The Watchmen) and Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) draft the 7 best movies from the filmography of Stanley Kubrick!2019-03-272h 33Screen DraftsBEST OF 2018 MEGA DRAFT (with Darren Franich)Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) joins the commissioners for the most epic and contentious draft in the history of drafts, as they determine the 17 best films of 2018! Recorded at the Aero in Santa Monica, CA2019-01-293h 10Screen DraftsOSCAR NOMS 2019 (with Darren Franich)The commissioners are joined by friend of the show Darren Franich to draft their picks for who should take home the gold at the 2019 Oscar ceremony. 2019-01-231h 05Screen DraftsTEEN HORROR: MILLENNIAL EDITION (with Piya Sinha-Roy & Darren Franich)Piya Sinha-Roy and Darren Franich, friends and Entertainment Weekly colleagues, put their friendship (and colleagueship?) to the test as they draft the best Teen Horror movies of the last 25 years! 2018-10-182h 20
Vidiots Video Store ShowScreen Drafts: THREEQUELS (with Darren Franich and Chancellor Agard)We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you the first episode of the new podcast from the VVSS team, SCREEN DRAFTS!2018-08-212h 08
Screen DraftsTHREEQUELS (with Darren Franich and Chancellor Agard)In the first episode of Screen Drafts, guest GMs Darren Franich and Chancellor Agard (Entertainment Weekly) draft the top 7 all-time best "threequels!" 2018-08-202h 01
Vidiots Video Store Show125: Vidiots: Impossible III (with Darren Franich)Darren, hot of off his forceful defense of M:i-2, returns to attack the directorial debut of J.J. Abrams, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3. It's an action-packed episode, with THE AFRICAN QUEEN being the topic of discussion on the Katharine Hepburn half of the third episode of "Vidiots: Impossible - Hepburn the Fuse." Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA2018-07-081h 31
Vidiots Video Store Show124: Vidiots: Impossible II (with Darren Franich)Co-host emeritus Darren Franich joins the team for the second installment of Vidiots: Impossible - Heburn the Fuse, pairing M:I-2 and WOMAN OF THE YEAR! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA2018-06-261h 30
Vidiots Video Store Show116: #FranHitched (COLLATERAL and THE THIRD MAN)Former co-host and current frequent guest Darren Franich is now a married man! As a present, we asked him to assign us the movies that he would like to hear us discuss on his flight back from sunny Europe. He selected two classics: Carol Reed's THE THIN MAN and Michael Mann's COLLATERAL. We throw in some s2 WESTWORLD and STAR TREK: DISCOVERY just for fun. Recorded at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA 2018-04-151h 22
The Red Room Podcast149: Twin Peaks Talk w Darren FranichEntertainment Weekly writer and Twin Peaks Podcast host, Darren Franich joins Scott Ryan and John Thorne (Blue Rose) to discuss Twin Peaks Season 3 and its influence on Television in 2018. We talk Atlanta, Star Trek, Sopranos, Adventure Time and, of course, Twin Peaks. Subscribe at bluerosemag.com #twinpeaks2018-03-211h 28
Vidiots Video Store Show112: #RimWar (with Darren Franich)Host emeritus Darren Franich comes up through the breach to do battle with Clay over Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM. Which side will Ryan choose in this epic contest? Also: Darren and Ryan's show notes! Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica2018-03-201h 51
Vidiots Video Store ShowBest of 2017 DraftDarren joins Clay and Ryan for the most epic draft in VVSS history! 2 hours. 3 contestants. 17 films. What will end up on the official Vidiots Video Store Show Best of 2017 draft board? Listen to find out! Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA 2018-01-102h 04
Vidiots Video Store Show100: Episode 1 REBOOT (with Darren Franich and Robbie McCluskey)Over two years ago, Clay Keller and Darren Franich launched Vidiots Video Store Show with a discussion of Jacques Demy's THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT and Richard Curtis' ABOUT TIME. Now, it's happening again. Recorded at Marker Studios in Santa Monica, CA2017-12-061h 44
Vidiots Video Store ShowBonus: #GothamWarIt's finally here, the culmination of Ryan and Darren's years-long feud over FOX's "Gotham." Robbie joins Clay, Darren, and Ryan in watching and discussing four episodes of the show, hand-picked by Ryan to try and win the guys over. Also discussed, the other current screen representation of Bruce Wayne, the recently released JUSTICE LEAGUE.2017-12-051h 43
Vidiots Video Store Show96: Tangential Terror (with Darren Franich)It's All Hallows Eve, and VVSS is getting in the spirit with a discussion of two famous horror sequels that are almost nothing like the films they succeed, Tobe Hooper's TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 and Robert Wise's CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE. Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica2017-10-3155 min
Vidiots Video Store Show95: Beard Theory (with Darren Franich)Darren is back at the counter to give Clay notes on the last few episodes and talk about Mindhunter, Ducktales, and so many different beards! Recorded at Franich Studios in Santa Monica, CA2017-10-2556 min
Vidiots Video Store Show88: Dane & Darren (Part 2)And now, the epic conclusion! Disney is the topic dujour in this mondo-sized episode, culminating in Dane's secret surprise Disney-themed segment, but we also fan-cast a new version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolff? , discuss our earliest must-see television shows, and go deep on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Recorded at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA2017-08-212h 34
Vidiots Video Store Show87: Dane & Darren (Part 1)This is a big one. Longtime listener Dane McDonald and host emeritus Darren Franich join Clay and Ryan on the stage of the Aero theater to talk TITANIC, PIRATES 5, COLUMBUS, DUNKIRK, THE LAST ACTION HERO, HOOK, ATOMIC BLONDE, Darren's defense of SOMEWHERE, and much, much, more. Next week: Dane & Darren (Part 2)!2017-08-152h 01
Vidiots Video Store Show75: Darren's Shelf (Vol. 1 Finale, Part 2)After a year-and-a-half, and nearly 100 episodes, Darren finally gets to make his "Vidiots Pix Shelf," in the Vidiots Video Store Show Vol. 1 finale. 2017-05-101h 44
Vidiots Video Store Show71: Fast & Vidiots III (with Ryan Marker)Is FAST FIVE really as great as everyone says it is? Can Clay convince Darren and Ryan that FAST & FURIOUS is actually kinda good? Does Audrey Hepburn only play cloistered innocents who live with their dad? The answers to all these questions and more on Fast & Vidiots: Hepburning Rubber episode 3! Also: Ask The Vidiots!2017-04-071h 59
Vidiots Video Store Show68: Fast & Vidiots I (with Adam B. Vary)All roads have led to this. Mutual love of Dom, Brian, and the whole Toretto family is the foundation of Clay and Darren's friendship, and they will finally discuss these seminal films in depth in our new series, "Fast & Vidiots: Hepburning Rubber." What does the "Hepburning Rubber" part mean, you ask? It means that we will be selecting a classic Audrey Hepburn film to dig into each week as well, beginning with 1953's ROMAN HOLIDAY. Something for everyone here on VVSS! Joining the fun for the first episode is Buzzfeed News' senior film reporter Adam B. Vary...2017-03-171h 29
Vidiots Video Store Show66: Oscar Debrief 2017 + Grab Bag!Darren returns from his travels to join Clay in a rousing discussion of the wild 2017 Oscar ceremony. Other films discussed include LEGO BATMAN, BABE: PIG IN THE CITY, INNERSPACE and many, many more!2017-03-021h 35
Vidiots Video Store Show65: Last of the Video ClerksOn the last day at the original Vidiots store, Clay is joined by fellow Vidiots clerks Ryan and Robbie to provide some final recommendations for guest renter David Janove. Next week: Darren's back for our Oscars wrap-up! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica.2017-02-2253 min
Vidiots Video Store Show62: Oscar Noms 2017 + A Vidiots UpdateIt's a full week for the show as Clay and Darren discuss the 2017 Oscar nominations, big changes for the Vidiots Foundation, and TONS of things they've been watching lately. 2017-01-251h 44
Vidiots Video Store Show60: Best of 2016 Draft!Clay and Darren competitively "draft" their top 13 films of 2016! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica, CA2017-01-112h 37
Vidiots Video Store Show55: Way Out West(world) + Text Message Theatre!The podcast goes west thing week as Clay and Darren settle their WESTWORLD score via another thrilling installment of "Text Message Theatre," then discuss the classic westerns SHANE and JOHNNY GUITAR. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!2016-12-081h 39
Vidiots Video Store Show52: Harry Potter and the Podcast of Vidiots (with Quizmaster David Janove)With Fantastic Beasts finding their way into theaters this weekend, Quizmaster and Harry Potter expert David Janove joins Darren and Clay to discuss all EIGHT Harry Potter films and administer a special Potter-themed Quiz Show the Quiz Show the Segment. 2016-11-162h 27
Vidiots Video Store Show48: YEAR ONE DRAFT!On this, the one year anniversary of the Vidiots Video Store Show, Darren and Clay look back at the many, many films they've discussed in the last 365 days and draft their 11 favorites! Rate/review/subscribe on iTunes!2016-10-191h 52
Vidiots Video Store Show46: #AllNicolasCageMoviesThis episode is a little bit longer than normal, because, well, #AllNicolasCageMovies. But first: Clay and Darren discuss the trailers for JACKIE and ALLIED, and the first poster for LOGAN. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica.2016-10-061h 45
Vidiots Video Store Show44: Jen's Picks! (with Jen Yamato)Jen Yamato (The Daily Beast) joins Clay and Darren to play Title That Title and discuss her Vidiots picks shelf, in particular 1973's TERRIFYING GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL: LYNCH LAW CLASSROOM and 1998's BELLY. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-09-211h 29
Vidiots Video Store Show40: Through a Glass Darkly / Rules of the Game / Stranger ThingsClay and Darren finally watch the double feature of Ingmar Bergman's THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY and Jean Renoir's THE RULES OF THE GAME, and it was well worth the wait. They also conclude their discussion of Stranger Things and catch up with what they've been watching lately. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!2016-08-2457 min
Vidiots Video Store ShowBONUS: The Bourne AddendumDarren comes in from the cold to set the record straight on Ultimatum, Legacy, and Julia Stiles. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. 2016-08-1832 min
Vidiots Video Store Show37: Amy's Picks (with Amy Nicholson)Darren and Clay are joined by Amy Nicholson (MTV News, The Canon) to discuss the films on her "picks" shelf, particularly Footlight Parade and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. But first they play another installment of "Title that Title." Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-08-031h 44
Vidiots Video Store ShowBeyond: Vidiots Show Beyond XIII (with Lindsey Bahr)It's all starting to feel a little... episodic, as Lindsey Bahr (Associated Press) joins Clay and Darren to explore the outer reaches of STAR TREK BEYOND in what may (or may not) be the final installment of Vidiots Show Beyond! That-a-way! Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-07-231h 36
Vidiots Video Store Show35: #AllWesAndersonMoviesDarren and Clay finally confront the specter that has been looming over the podcast since the beginning: THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU. While they're at it, they also talk about #AllWesAndersonMovies. But first: a little chat about Nancy Meyers films and EDDIE THE EAGLE. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes!2016-07-131h 44
Vidiots Video Store ShowStar Trek: Vidiots Show Beyond XIPunch it! Clay and Darren make a Red Matter wormhole and travel back to 2009 to discuss the Hemsworth highs and breathlessly frantic lows of J.J. Abrams' franchise revitalization. But first! A rant on practical effects, shakey-cam and capturing a sense of scope (0:00-9:00). Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-07-081h 21
Vidiots Video Store Show34: Vidiots Show Resurgence + Grab Bag!Darren and Clay catch up with what they've been watching lately, discussing the faux-Spielbergocity of MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (4:20), getting deep into comedic psychology through the lens of MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES and finally celebrating the joyous lunacy of INDEPENDENCE DAY and INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE (47:00). Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Subscribe on iTunes! 2016-07-061h 20
Vidiots Video Store Show31 (Part 2): PIXAR Draft!And now, the thrilling conclusion! Guest David Janove returns to provide commentary as Clay and Darren "draft" the top 7 films in the PIXAR filmography. What transpires is perhaps the most heated and nerve-wracking Vidiots Show draft yet! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica 2016-06-161h 12
Vidiots Video Store Show31 (Part 1): PIXAR Quiz!FINDING DORY is out this weekend, so the guys invite PIXAR superfan and resident quizmaster David Janove to join them for an epic, two-part episode all about the much lauded animation studio. In PART 1, Clay and Darren compete in a no-holds-barred PIXAR quiz! Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica2016-06-1548 min
Vidiots Video Store ShowThe Undiscovered Country: Vidiots Show Beyond VICrewmember Ryan Marker joins Clay and Darren to discuss the final voyage of the Enterprise 1701-A and the Original Series crew, in Nicholas Meyer's excellent film THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY. Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica 2016-06-041h 12
Random Trek"The High Ground" (TNG) with Darren FranichDarren Franich, Entertainment Weekly writer and co-host of the Vidiots Video Store Show, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s The High Ground (S3E12). A lot of time is spent talking about the Trek movies, books, video games, and not so much time talking about The High Ground. Also, you can now support Random Trek, and the entire the Incomparable podcast empire, by becoming a member. Check the Membership page for details. Want to appear on Random Trek’s 100th episode? Upload a recording of yourself asking Scott a question, or just making a comment and maybe you’ll be featur...2016-06-0347 min
Vidiots Video Store Show29: X-Men: Vidiots Show United (with guest Ryan Marker)With X-MEN: APOCALYPSE coming out this weekend we decided it is the perfect time to once and for all the question that has been plaguing this podcast for months: which is the superior X-film, X2: X-MEN UNITED or X-MEN: FIRST CLASS? The answer may surprise you! ALSO: Clay and Darren review X-MEN: APOCALYPSE! (spoiler-filled review begins at 1:02:00) Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. 2016-05-261h 32
Vidiots Video Store ShowThe Voyage Home: Vidiots Show Beyond IV (with Marc Bernardin)Darren and Clay slingshot around the sun with Marc Bernardin (Los Angeles Times, "Fatman on Batman") back to the year 1986 to discuss transparent aluminum, Italian dinners and "stone age" medical practices. Oh. And whales, obviously. 2016-05-211h 14
Vidiots Video Store Show24: Grab Bag + Ask the Vidiots!There's a little bit of everything this week, as Clay and Darren talk about STAR TREK, PIXAR, reality tv shows and Darren's trip to CinemaCon 2016. Also, the first installment of Ask the Vidiots!
Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica2016-04-211h 01
Vidiots Video Store ShowVVSS 15: Haynes directs MooreThe two fascinating collaborations between director Todd Haynes and actor Julianne Moore, 1995's SAFE and 2002's FAR FROM HEAVEN are the primary topics of this episode. Detours include: what defines a movie musical, unseen Altman movies and Pacific Rim vs. Godzilla.
Recorded at Vidiots in Santa Monica. Hosted by Clay Keller and Darren Franich. 2016-01-271h 15
Vidiots Video Store ShowVidiots Video Store Show 6: Celebrate Me HomeRealizing it's Thanksgiving, Clay and Darren delay their Bogie discussion in favor of two films about "going home:" Woody Allen's INTERIORS and Ted Demme's BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. But first, Darren dishes out up-to-the-minute Hollywood scoops.2015-11-251h 02
Vidiots Video Store ShowVidiots Video Store Show: Episode 2In the second installment of the Vidiots Video Store Show, Clay and Darren discuss HBO's Project Greenlight, F. Gary Gray directing FF8, and their respective viewing assignments: Notting Hill (Darren) and Dogtooth (Clay). 2015-10-281h 09