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THUS BEGIN THE CRUISE DEATH WISHES!

Despite M:I3 feeling like a pretty definitive end, Tom Cruise and co. decided to go ahead with a fourth film over five years later. Going into it, no one expected really much of anything -- especially when sequels after an initial trilogy rarely ever succeeded. What followed was a pop cultural milestone that not only revitalized the franchise, but Cruise's place in it as well. So, how does it hold up? Come join Brian and Alec to find out as they continue Marathon: Impossible with the unforgettable MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - GHOST PROTOCOL!

NOW THE FRANCHISE BEGINS.

The first two films in the Mission: Impossible franchise felt like polar opposites when it came to tone, style, and so on. While many people like to accredit the franchise's flourishing with the fourth entry, it was the third that truly set the stage for the series, not only in terms of the above factors, but in terms of Ethan Hunt as a character. This is arguably the most underrated entry aside from the first, and we're here to tell you why it's worth revisiting. So, come join Brian and Alec as they continue Marathon: Impossible with J.J. Abrams' directorial debut -- MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III!

SPY KIDS IF IT WAS BAD.

After the first film reveled in its high-tension spy-thriller identity, one would assume Tom Cruise's next impossible mission would delve further into that. Instead, he created the most Divorced Dad movie to ever exist. Oh boy. Come join Brian and Alec as they continue Marathon: Impossible with the surprisingly bad and even more surprisingly boring MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II!

WELCOME TO MARATHON: IMPOSSIBLE!

We've had a good stretch of time these past several months without an extensive marathon, so it was high time to dive into a new one. The Mission: Impossible franchise has been a favorite among moviegoers for the past thirty years, with its final entry set for later next month. And with seven films to go through, it's time for us to look back and see how this franchise reached the heights it ascended to today. So, come join Brian and Alec as they take a look back at all of Tom Cruise's craziest death wish productions -- starting with the very first MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE!

WILDCATS, GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME!

It is our last track before we hunker down into a few marathons from now until the end of July, and we're going out in a big way. Any kid who grew up at any age in the mid-late 00's vividly remembers the three Disney Channel films that made a big splash in pop culture, launched the careers of several newcomers, and sought to teach a new generation to not embrace the status quo and branch out into new passions. And maybe they tell that story the exact same way three times, but who cares, right? So, nearly twenty years after the first film, how does this trilogy still fare? Come join Brian, Alec, and special guest Darby (@gwenstacying) to find out as they revisit a few beloved childhood classics -- the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL trilogy!

THIS IS (NOT) THE END.

We were hoping to do this one right before the release of Saw XI. Unfortunately, numerous obstacles have made it appear to be game over for one of our favorite horror franchise (though recent reports say otherwise), thus we decided to record this The Saw franchise has had its ups and downs, with the low points being more recent and arguably more plentiful, but the tenth film in the franchise shot new life and appreciation into John Kramer's arm. Is it as good as we remember? Come join Brian and Alec to find out as they revisit one of their favorite recent horror films -- SAW X!

"OH, JARNATHAN!"

Twenty-five years ago, the first attempt at a Dungeons & Dragons movie was released. Unfortunately, not even Jeremy Irons' funny little dragon call could save it. Twenty-three years later, the second attempt was released -- one that succeeded and was lauded for its senses of fun, heart, and love for the game. Unfortunately, it got released right after another big franchise's seemingly-final entry hit theaters -- thus, not attracting as many audiences as it should've. We're here to tell you, we should've had three of these by now. So, come join Brian and Alec as they take a look at one of 2023's most underrated films -- DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES!

"MEMORIES BRING BACK, MEMORIES BRING BACK YOU."

We thought that Kraven was the last Sony Marvel movie we had to watch. We were wrong. Though we may have covered it in an episode of the main show back when it first released, we have yet to tackle the third live action Eddie Brock adventure for this one until now. Is it truly as bad as we remember? Come join Brian and Alec to find out as they bid good riddance to Sony's Marvel universe with VENOM: THE LAST DANCE!

"I'M GOING TO GET SICK."

Long before the days of Blade, X-Men, and Spider-Man, Marvel films were borderline nonexistent. Only a handful got made, and none on the theatrical level of endeavors such as Superman: The Movie or Batman 1989. One such endeavor was the Yugoslavian-produced venture based on Marvel's Star Spangled Man with a Plan. The film has become subject to jest and ridicule over the years, and it's time to kick the dead horse yet again. So, come join Brian, Alec, Trey, and Darby as they take a look at Albert Pyun's CAPTAIN AMERICA!

WHAT'S THE POINT OF BEING ALIVE?

While Joker was one of 2019's most successful films, it was also one of its most divisive. While many clamored for a sequel, others believed this version told its story and needed no further exploration, and anything more would only show how shallow that film was. Turns out, Todd Phillips is in the camp of the latter as he made a whole movie about that very fact. The sequel, ironically, was one of 2024's worst-performing tentpole films, as well as one of the most maligned sequels in recent memory. The reasons for the hatred vary between whether or not you liked the first, and we have a whole lot to say as the camp who didn't. So, come join Brian and Alec as they put themselves through another two hours of suffering with Todd Phillips' JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX!