In 1996 Tom Cruise could have done whatever he wanted. He was married, had a positive public image, and the Academy was starting to recognize his work by nominating him for acting Oscars. However, seven months before he would try his hand at another shot at an Oscar with Jerry McGuire, he would add another perk to his resume. A perk that he would ride for nearly 30 years. That, of action star.

Being a huge fan of the original TV series, Cruise (and his producing partner Paula Wagner) went to Paramount studios to pitch an idea that would make him a part of the Impossible Mission Force in a feature version of Mission Impossible. A hiring of director Brian DePalma later, Cruise and company were on their way to a franchise that would mark both the positive and negative aspects of its lead star.

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they talk about their overall view of the Mission Impossible franchise, their anticipation for how this podcast series will go. And of course, give their full on reviews of this 1996 original film.

Strap in listeners. We’re in for a two month ride through the adventures of the IMF!