Franchise Detours

Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, mainstream comedies were dominated by just one man: Judd Apatow. As a writer, director, and/or producer, Apatow was behind many of the biggest hits of the era, including classics such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Superbad, Bridesmaids, The Big Sick, and -- as we've previously discussed -- The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Now Kai Yaniz returns to discuss 2007's Knocked Up and its "sort-of sequel," 2012's This Is 40. Apatow wrote and directed both movies, which have a lot to say about parenthood, relationships, and how time affects them. We'll discuss whether these movies still hold up, weigh in on Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd's performances, and reveal our personal connection to them. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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After nine films and three different incarnations, our Planet of the Apes mega-series ends here. We went in-depth on the original five-film series, dug up the oft-maligned Tim Burton "reimagining," and now we conclude our discussions on the recent reboot trilogy starring Andy Serkis as Caesar. David Rosen of Piecing It Together joins us to discuss 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes. We'll cover how director Matt Reeves elevates the trilogy to mythic heights, whether this is a satisfying follow-up to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and what we hope to see in 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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Prior to its release, no one quite knew what to make of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. But after it became one of 2011's biggest surprise hits, it was clear just how much life was left in the decades-old sci-fi franchise. With its sequel, returning star Andy Serkis and director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield, Let Me In) raised the emotional stakes and spectacle even higher. Jason from Binge Movies makes his long-awaited Franchise Detours debut to dig into 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. We'll discuss what Reeves -- who, most recently, put his stamp on The Batman -- brings to the franchise, Serkis' stunning (and awards-worthy) lead performance as Caesar, and why Dawn doesn't receive the credit it deserves. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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A full decade after director Tim Burton's "reimagining" of Planet of the Apes, the franchise seemed pretty much done. Hollywood turned its attention to other movie series, but after both Batman and Bond successfully relaunched by taking its iconic worlds back to basics, Fox ultimately took the same approach with one of its most successful brands of the past. Film critic Nguyên Lê -- who previously joined us to talk 2005's Batman Begins -- returns to help us break down 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. We'll discuss the film's reception as one of that year's biggest surprise hits, how star Andy Serkis' motion-capture performance redefined the series, and how the film sets up a brand-new take on Planet of the Apes. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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After the disappointment of Battle for the Planet of the Apes, the franchise limped on in the form of two short-lived television series. First came 1974's live-action Planet of the Apes TV series, followed the next year by the animated project Return to the Planet of the Apes. Neither caught on with fans, and despite a long development, a new film didn't arrive until 2001. Lauren Knight of That Movie Is Fine joins the show to discuss director Tim Burton's "reimagining" of Planet of the Apes. We'll discuss the movie's poor reputation despite box office success, the performances by the likes of Mark Wahlberg and Tim Roth, and of course, that mystifying twist ending. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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Evil Dead was only the second mega-series Franchise Detours covered. So it's only right that, with writer-director Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise now in theaters, we take a franchise u-turn back to that series. After a full decade of rest from the big screen, what are those pesky Deadites up to this time? Rob briefly interrupts the ongoing Planet of the Apes mega-series to touch base with the latest Evil Dead film. He'll discuss his spoiler-filled thoughts on the movie, speculate what it could set up for the future of Evil Dead, and share some feedback from friends of the show regarding Evil Dead Rise. Piecing It Together’s EVIL DEAD RISE live show:
https://www.piecingpod.com/2023/03/30/live-show-april-21st-in-las-vegas-nv/ Matt Donato’s IGN review of EVIL DEAD RISE:
https://www.ign.com/articles/evil-dead-rise-review Sara Michelle Fetters’ MovieFreak review of EVIL DEAD RISE:
http://moviefreak.com/evil-dead-rise-2023-movie-review/ Ryan Luis Rodriguez’s Letterboxd review of EVIL DEAD RISE:
https://letterboxd.com/onetrackmind/film/evil-dead-rise/ Suns and Shadows non-spoiler review for EVIL DEAD RISE: https://youtu.be/0oyhT7oHnlk Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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Conquest for the Planet of the Apes sees Caesar (Roddy McDowall) lead an ape revolution that seemingly sews up the fate of humanity. So where could a sequel possibly take the story after the climactic turn of the previous film? As we continue our journey through the nine-film Planet of the Apes franchise, Battle for the Planet of the Apes gives us our answer. Actor, author, and playwright John Weagly joins the show to help us break down this finale to the original five-movie run of Planet of the Apes. We'll discuss whether Battle is a fitting finale to Caesar's story, how successful the movie is at keeping things fresh with a tighter budget, and McDowall's indelible contribution to the Planet of the Apes franchise. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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Escape from the Planet of the Apes set the franchise off on a brand-new course. And the sequel -- released just over a year after its predecessor -- follows the ape Caesar (Roddy McDowall, as a new character) as he plays a pivotal role in humanity's downfall in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind joins the show to discuss this 1972 edition of the long-running Planet of the Apes franchise. We'll discuss McDowall's ability to transform into an entirely new ape character, the movie's more on-the-nose than ever social commentary, and whether this film should have ended this initial era of Planet of the Apes. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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No spoilers, but Beneath the Planet of the Apes seemed to negate the chances of a third Planet of the Apes film. And yet, the box office receipts sent a very different message to studio executives. And so Escape from the Planet of the Apes hit theaters in 1971, taking the series in a radical new direction. Film critic Sara Michelle Fetters joins the show to break down how Escape from the Planet of the Apes reinvents the franchise midway through. We'll discuss Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter's lead performances, the movie's not-so-subtle social commentary, and of course, that wild final sequence. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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1968's Planet of the Apes was a watershed moment for science fiction cinema and, in hindsight, franchise filmmaking. But what lies beneath? That's the focus of this episode, as we take a look at the first of many sequels to attempt to on the original Planet of the Apes film. Jeremiah Stewart of Let's Talk helps us dig into 1970's Beneath the Planet of the Apes. We'll discuss how the film deals with Charlton Heston's limited screen time, its deliberate efforts to sideline the apes themselves, and that jaw-dropping ending that seemingly leaves no room for a follow-up. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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