We interrupt our regularly scheduled mini-series with a BONUS FEATURE as we return to the Scream franchise for a look at its latest entry, 2022’s SCREAM.

11 years after Scream 4, following the death of Wes Craven and the dissolution of the Weinstein Company, the Scream franchise was looking for a new home and a new life. Enter writers James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick and directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett aka Radio Silence fresh off of 2019’s Ready or Not, a critical darling that gave them the clout necessary to bring Ghostface back to cinemas.

Can the Scream franchise survive without Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson? Did Nick & Scott enjoy their return to Woodsboro? Find out in this deep-dive conversation!

Spoilers begin at 00:33:28.

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After the first film grossed $407 million off a $37 million budget, Summit Entertainment was suddenly very intent on adapting the entire Twilight series. That would mean making big changes to ensure future sequels would release annually. Catherine Hardwicke was out and Chris Weitz was in. The troublesome locations of Oregon were replaced with elaborate sets and soundstages in Vancouver. The filmmakers were still committed to staying faithful to author Stephanie Meyer’s original vision, but that commitment would be tested with the moody, romantic second chapter, 2009’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON.

Nina Kypuros Howard joins the show as Team Franchisography journeys from the beaches of Forks, Washington to the streets of Volterra, Italy.

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When Stephanie Meyer awoke one morning in 2003, she had no idea her dream the night before about a young couple lying together in a meadow would birth a franchise that would shape the world of film and publishing forever.

Franchisography begins its thrilling dive into the Twilight Saga with Catherine Hardwicke’s 2008 blockbuster TWILIGHT. Committed to injecting this teen vampire romance with natural locations and performances, Hardwicke rolled the dice twice by casting two indie weirdos as the romantic leads and shooting on location in cloudy, rainy Oregon. This shoot would be anything but a walk through the meadow.

Twi-hard Dagny McCartney joins Nick and Scott in investigating the origins and secrets of the timeless love story between one stupid lamb and a sick, masochistic lion.

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It’s a Betweenisode!

Join Nick & Scott as they discuss the conclusion of the Wes Anderson mini-series, their rankings, and the announcement of their next mini-series!

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Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson comes to a close with his tenth feature-length film after a seven year absense, 2021’s The French Dispatch.

How does the most stylistically and thematically “Wes Anderson-y” film keep getting topped? We don’t know but he keeps managing to do it and his latest film is no exception. Join Nick and Scott as they marvel at an Anderson anthology film featuring three shorts that have enough depth to be features themselves. No background info this week because the film is too recent, so this is basically an unofficial Bonus Feature episode.

No guests! Just vibes! (and if you celebrate, Happy Christmas!)

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Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with Anderson’s biggest success story, 2014’s The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Both a culmination and arguably a masterwork for Wes Anderson as a filmmaker, his eighth feature was also a massive hit, raking in $172 million at the global box office, and a critical darling, earning over fifty award wins and hundreds of nominations. But does it hold up as the Crème de la crème of Anderson’s entire filmography?

Joining Nick and Scott to talk about matryoshka timelines, intricate baked goods, and fascinating life stories is actress and casting director Chelsi Kern.

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Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues after a five year break with 2012’s Moonrise Kingdom.

After a run of flops, Anderson needed a fresh start, so he turned to his producing partners to find funding for a meticulously crafted romance film about two adolscent runaways. With only a $16mil budget, the film became the first independently financed feature film directed by Wes Anderson, and one of his most successful films to date.

Joining Nick and Scott to talk about young love, island getaways, and wilderness expertice is Animal Crossing aficionado Jodi Wofford.

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Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with a move from sea travel to train travel in 2007’s The Darjeeling Limited.

It all started with a short film starring his friends the Wilson brothers that took Sundance by storm and landing Anderson a development deal at Columbia Pictures for $700 per week, more money than Anderson and co-writer Owen Wilson had ever seen before. But when the feature version of the successful short film fails to live up to the hype (or make any money), what is a fledgling director to do, and how will he continue to make a mark on Hollywood?

Joining Nick and Scott to talk about estranged brothers, literal emotional baggage, and a possible ghost dad is fellow podcaster Chad Oliver.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode features frank discussions about suicide surrounding Francis’ revelation late in the film as well as Owen Wilson’s own attempt on his life in 2007. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ‘1-800-273-TALK (8255)’ or text TALK to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.

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Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with his biggest financial flop, 2004’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

After the success of The Royal Tenenbaums, Touchstone Pictures was ready to give Wes Anderson as much money as he wanted to make anything he wanted and he chose a film about an underwater documentarian on a revenge mission for $50 million dollars.

It did not go well.

Joining Nick and Scott to talk about matching outfits, pirates, and giant cutaway sets is returning guest Billy McCartney.

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Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with his first hit, 2001’s The Royal Tenenbaums.

With a pop culture sensation under his belt, Anderson turned to his idea for a “New York Family Saga” film that would eventually go on to become an awards contender, raising his star higher than ever before. But how does a kid from Austin convince a megastar like Gene Hackman to take scale for the first time in 30 years to star as a character he despised? It’s a story so good, and a film so iconic, of course it lead to a Golden Globe win, and Anderson’s first bonfide hit.

Joining Nick and Scott to talk about absent fathers, fading genius, and conning your family is writer/podcaster John Ingle.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode features frank discussions about suicide surrounding a moment in the film when Luke Wilson’s character Richie Tenenbaum makes an attempt on his life. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ‘1-800-273-TALK (8255)’ or text TALK to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.

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