Franchisography

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Join Nick & Scott as they look back at Spy Kids, discuss Robert Rodriguez as a filmmaker, and figure out what the future of the franchise should look like in an inevitable reb…

The SPY KIDS era comes to a thrilling conclusion as Nick and Scott take on their toughest mission yet!

Inspired by working with Jessica Alba on 2010’s MACHETE, Writer-Director-Guitarist Robert Rod…

Our SPY KIDS mini-series enters a new dimension as the franchise takes things to the NEXT LEVEL.

After being shown the future of 3D by James Cameron, Writer- Director- Editor- Composer- Production…

Who, what, when, where and why? This week’s FRANCHISOGRAPHY answers all these questions and MORE.

After the first SPY KIDS became a surprise smash, Writer-Director-Editor-Cinematographer-Productio…

The SPY KIDS era starts NOW. Nick and Scott kick off a brand new mini-series with 2001’s Spy Kids.

Writer-Director-Editor-Cinematographer Robert Rodriguez was ready to get back to his home movie r…

It’s a Betweenisode!

Join Nick & Scott as they discuss the conclusion of Hot Mutant Summer, rank all thirteen X-Men movies, and look to the future of the franchise in the hands of Marvel Studios.

Our X-MEN mini-series comes to a close after thirteen films with the culmination of a nearly 20 year journey, whether you like it or not, 2019’s Dark Phoenix!

After the chaos on set caused by Brya…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we investigate the trouble YA horror spin-off originally set to be released in 2018, The New Mutants.

When Fox execuitves greenlit three “experimental” X-Men mov…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we take a look at the sequel to the R-rated mega-hit, 2018’s Deadpool 2.

When an incredibly successful first film gets a sequel greenlit, the last thing you woul…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we take a look at the final film to feature Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, 2017’s Logan.

After his lead role in Days of Future Past, Hugh Jackman knew it was time to …

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we investigate the 80s set sequel to Days of Future Past, 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse!

After the back-to-back massive success of Days of Future Past and Deadpool, t…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues with the Ryan Reynolds passion project, 2016’s Deadpool!

Beginning development in the early 2000s, Ryan Reynolds had been trying and failing to get a Deadpool solo …

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we investigate 2014’s timeline straddling event film, X-Men: Days of Future Past!

After the modest success of First Class, only one thing could come next: a gene…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we revisit the sequel to X-Men Origins, 2013’s The Wolverine!

The first proper X-Men sequel in 7 years, The Wolverine is a loose adaptation of the seminal Wolver…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we launch a new timeline to discuss 2011’s X-Men: First Class.

After the poor reception of the last two X-Men movies, a new direction was needed to get the franc…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we take a look at the franchise’s first prequel, 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

Fans had high hopes for a Wolverine solo film, but for a while the High Jackman…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we analyze the conclusion to the first trilogy of films, 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand.

Anticipation was high for the follow-up to the acclaimed X2, but with Brya…

Our X-MEN mini-series continues as we take a look 2003’s sequel, X2!

By the summer of 2003, the blockbuster landscape had been drastically changed with the release of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man the pr…

Hot Mutant Summer begins with the launch of a new mini-series about the X-MEN franchise! And we’re starting with 20th Century Fox’s first entry in the series, 2000’s X-Men.

In the Summer of 2000, …

It’s a Betweenisode!

First, we wrap up the Scream franchise with our thoughts on the new film opening next year, and the horror genre in general.

Then, Nick & Scott announce their franchise picks …