Franchise Detours

We finally really did it. After spending the past several episodes with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Franchise Detours sticks to the world of anthropomorphic animals and prosthetic make-up for its longest mega-series yet: Planet of the Apes. On this episode, Thomas Greene of Perpetual Cinema joins the show to discuss the 1968 film that started it all. We'll discuss how the movie marks a turning point for science fiction, its iconic twist ending, and how it ultimately emerged into an unlikely franchise. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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2014's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seemingly kicked off a whole new era of movies starring the title heroes. But after its solid box office performance, the sequel -- 2016's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows -- still struggled to keep that momentum going. Clare from W-Rated joins this final installment of our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mega-series. We'll discuss what is (at least, for the moment) the final TMNT movie, why its reputation is perhaps a bit too harsh, where we wanted a third film would have gone, and what we want going forward. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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Kevin the Critic joins Franchise Detours to talk about the 2014 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' reboot from producer Michael Bay. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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As we continue our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mega-series, our very own Kai Yaniz makes her Franchise Detours debut as we discuss the oft-forgotten 2007 animated film TMNT. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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As we approach the halfway point of our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mega-series, we bid a final farewell to the live-action turtles. Following the defeat of the Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, the filmmakers had a big decision to make with regard to the story of the third film. Their answer? Send the turtles to feudal Japan! On this episode, Philip Boone of the Ultimate Gilmore Girls Movie Night podcast joins Franchise Detours to talk all about 1993's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. We'll discuss the movie's long-rumored subtitle, those downgraded turtle costumes, and all those pop culture references. In the end though, is the third TMNT film worth a revisit? Let's discuss! Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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Despite the success of the animated series, no one expected 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to be such a blockbuster. So naturally, it didn't take long for a sequel to start inching toward production. And less than a year later, the turtles were back on the big screen with another adventure. Jeff Johnson and Kevin Smith from Suns and Shadows-Cast join our TMNT mega-series to talk 1991's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. We'll discuss how the sequel toned down the violence, why it introduced Tokka and Rahzar, and if it is the most 1990s movie ever made. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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Kids growing up in the late 1980s/early 1990s had almost no choice but to love Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From their love of martial arts to their passion for pizza, those heroes on a half-shell were a legitimate cultural touchstone, thanks to their animated series and, yes, the 1990 motion picture that brought the turtles to the big screen for the first time. In this episode, we kick off a whole new mega-series as we skateboard through the turtles' cinematic history, beginning with a chat all about that very first movie. We'll discuss where director Steve Barron's original vision could've taken the movie, how it splits the difference between the Mirage comics and the animated show, and why it still holds up so damn well. So pick up a slice, sharpen your sai, and prepare to stomp out the Foot as we geek out about 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Cowabunga indeed. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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After two adventures as Axel Foley, Eddie Murphy had sworn off the possibility of Beverly Hills Cop 3. The actor reportedly felt there was nowhere else to go with that character. And yet, here we are talking about the third and final installment in our Beverly Hills Cop mega-series. But was Murphy right when he initially refused to come back for a third movie? Sandro and Zach from Oldie But a Goodie join the show to dig into how this third entry stacks up with Beverly Hills Cop and Beverly Hills Cop 2. We'll discuss the movie's balance of comedy and action, Murphy's much-maligned performance, and whether Beverly Hills Cop 3 lives up to the infamous reputation it's earned over the years. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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After 1984's Beverly Hills Cop solidified Eddie Murphy's superstar status, a sequel seemed inevitable. And although Beverly Hills Cop 2 perhaps lacks the cultural significance of its predecessor, it does bring a ton of fun additions to the franchise, particularly as director Tony Scott's follow-up to the previous year's highest-grossing movie, none other than Top Gun. On this episode, Lauren Knight of That Movie Is Fine joins the show to discuss how Beverly Hills Cop 2 doubles down on Murphy's specific comedic sensibility. We also weigh in on what this franchise would have looked like had original choice Sylvester Stallone taken the role and how Beverly Hills Cop 2 plays like Murphy's take on James Bond. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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It's impossible to imagine a world without Eddie Murphy. Throughout his career, he evolved from stand-up comic to Saturday Night Live breakout and finally, an Academy Award-nominated A-list movie star. And though Murphy had appeared in a few previous films, his ascension to the comedy star hall of fame didn't truly kick into gear until 1984's Beverly Hills Cop. On this episode, Phoenix Clouden of Film Code joins us to discuss how director Martin Brest's action-comedy redefined the genre for the modern age, how it serves as an unlikely launchpad for Murphy's own stardom, and -- of course -- the iconic theme song. So cue up your Harold Faltermeyer (or Crazy Frog, if you prefer) as we start our Beverly Hills Cop mega-series! Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram

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