Franchise Fatigue

This week we discuss the unlikely sequel, Blade Runner 2049 with the help of guest Quentin Irey.

A film that takes the themes, ideas and visuals of the original to new heights.

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This week we start a new series with the seminal Sci-Fi classic, Blade Runner.

A film's who's legacy and influence on Cinema is almost impossible to quantify. Yet despite its legendary status, it has received a somewhat mixed reception with audiences both at the time of its release and to this day.

There is even a bit a disagreement between Gabe and James on this episode about just how successful it is in telling its story and executing its enormous ambitions.

This week we discuss the much-delayed final chapter in the Maze Runner Trilogy .

The most ambitious film in the series, and in some ways the most flawed, The Death Cure still manages to deliver a thrilling and emotionally satisfying finale for this above-average YA franchise.

This week we have a brief discussion on the 2nd film in the Maze Runner Trilogy, The Scorch Trials.

A much more ambitious film than The Maze Runner, this chapter continues to impress with its great cast and fantastic direction from Wes Ball.

Our full Underrated episode on The Scorch Trials...

https://underratedpodcast.com/2017/05/01/episode-33-the-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-review/

Before we finish up the Maze Runner Trilogy with The Death Cure next week, we go back to the film that started it all back in 2014.

In this minisode we revisit the Maze Runner and have a quick discussion on this well-made and highly entertaining YA offering.

Our Underrated Episode on this film...

https://underratedpodcast.com/2017/04/10/episode-30-the-maze-runner-review/

This week we finish up our journey into Narnia with a massive disappointment. A desperate bid to regain the whimsy, magic, and most importantly, the massive box office revenue of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Voyage of the Dawn Treader feels like a cobbled together mess.

Not a terrible movie, but one without much of an identity.

This week we are joined by Brian Carnell(AKA Glumpuddle) from Narniaweb and The Talking Beasts Podcast to discuss the 2nd chapter in the Narnia series.

A darker, more ambitious chapter, Prince Caspian provides much fodder for discussion on adaptation, storytelling and filmmaking.

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This week we are swept up in a fantastical adventure in the magical world of Narnia!

The Lion, The Witch, and Wardrobe is a childhood favorite for both hosts, so nostalgia abounds in our discussion of this excellent family film.

This week we complete our exploration of the Mission Impossible series with the 6th film, Fallout.

And to help us with our discussion of Christopher McQuarrie's 2nd chapter in the series, we are joined by our friend DJ Nichols.

Fallout is an incredible movie filled with some of the greatest action sequences ever filmed. But it also has a great story and some of the best character drama in the entire franchise.

Another great installment.

This week we praise Christopher McQuarrie's first entry into the Mission Impossible series.

McQuarrie took all the best elements from previous chapters and combined them into a film that exemplifies everything great about this franchise.