Tyler and Konnery are joined by Reverend Mother Tawny Tran and Lisan Al'Gaib Kim Labick to deconstruct the latest installment in the epic Dune franchise, "Dune: Part Two"! Together they discuss the multi-layered politics of the Dune universe, the absolutely stacked cast (Christopher Walken hello!), Tawny's lifelong experience as a Dune "bookworm", the best format in which to see the film, and so much more on this Shai'Hulud-riding, nuke-launching episode of The Friendchise Podcast! 

What's New:
Kon: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PS5)
Kim: non stop 2000s Euro Pop, "The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney 
Tawny: The Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson , Poor Things (Hulu)
Tyler: The Wizard of Oz (Max)

Check out Tawny and Kim's show "Dumb Friends and Dragons" 
https://www.youtube.com/@DumbFriendsandDragons/videos

& Kim's podcast "Movie Theater Butter"!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-theater-butter/id1531752587

Ep. 203: Dune: Part Two (w/ Tawny Tran and Kim Labick)

Tyler and Konnery are joined by Godzilla aficionado Cameron Takeda to discuss the latest installment in the Legendary kaiju series, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire"! Together they discuss Kong's journey to kinghood, the knock out, drag out wrestling monster matches, how the new antagonists compare to old kaiju foes, voluptuous moths and so much more on this monster-dental-work episode of The Friendchise Podcast! 

What's New:
Kon: The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix)
Tyler: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy (Spotify Audiobook), Dragon Ball Super (Hulu)
Cameron: Boiling Point (1990) (Kanopy), Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett

Ep. 204: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (w/ Cameron Takeda)

Tyler and Konnery and joined by AD and Mad Max fanatic Michael Dris to praise the second and definitive installment in the franchise, "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior"! Together they discuss wasteland nicknames, franchise-defining features, Mad Max merchandising opportunities, behind the scenes info and so much more on this crossbow-firing episode of The Friendchise Podcast!

What's New:
Tyler: Stone (1974) (Tubi), The Bikeriders (In Theaters)
Konnery: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (PS5)
Dris: "Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road" by Kyle Buchanan (Libby), "The Friedken Connection: A Memoir" by William Friedken (Libby), Columbo (Peacock), L'Argent (Criterion Channel, Max)

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Robert Bresson 1983 Cannes Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Gb5aoGfhfv3C8Hhn&v=9Jzujl9dWHo&feature=youtu.be

Ep. 212: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (w/ Michael Dris)

Episode #178 – Beverly Hills Cop Franchise (1984-2024)

Join us in this exciting episode of the Movie Pals Podcast as we dive into the iconic Beverly Hills Cop franchise, spanning from its debut in 1984 to the latest installment in 2024.

0:00 - Intro
00:34 - Intro to Beverly Hills Cop Franchise
05:30 - Review of “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984)
29:52 - Review of “Beverly Hills Cop II” (1987)
51:50 - Review of “Beverly Hills Cop III” (1994)
1:11:51 - Review of “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” (2024)
1:34:05 - Closing Thoughts on Beverly Hills Franchise
1:35:49 - Outro: 

Tune in for a fun and comprehensive look at one of Hollywood's beloved action-comedy series!

Podcast #178 - Beverly Hills Cop Franchise (1984 - 2024)

It's showtime as Tyler and Konnery are joined by secret producer Lily Denering Young and Halloween double-feature queen Nina McLaughlin to tackle the doubleheader that is "Beetlejuice and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Together they discuss Tim Burton's decades-long career and powerful presence in their lives, how absolutely hilarious the cast is together, why the original is a chaotic classic and what makes the new one so fun despite plenty of strange choices, remember to keep it real and so much more on this mall-goth episode of The Friendchise Podcast!

What's New:
Lily: The Perfect Couple (Netflix), America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Netflix)
Tyler: Frankenstein (1931) (Peacock)
Konnery: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (Audible)
Nina: Your Honor (Netflix)

Ep. 223: Beetlejuice / Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (w/ Nina McLaughlin and Lily Denering Young)

Da boys are BACK! Tyler and Konnery return in full franchise motion to explain their absence and announce new additions to the pod as they are joined by Lily Denering Young and Karyn Krupsaw to describe their Top 5 Media Lists of 2024 AND find time to have as full a conversation as anyone's ever had on the second installment of Gary Marshall's holiday trilogy "New Year's Eve" (2011)! All this and so much more on this joyful return to The Friendchise Podcast!

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Top 5 Media 2024:
Tyler:
5) The Beekeeper (Prime Video)
4) Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobson
3) Dune: Part Two (Max)
2) I Saw The TV Glow (Max)
1) Shogun (Hulu)

Konnery:
5) The Penguin (Max)
4) Wicked (In Theaters)
3) The Wild Robot (In Theaters)
2) Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (PS5)
1) The Stormlight Archive: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson (Audible)

Karyn:
5) St. Denis Medical (Peacock)
4) Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)
3) Hell or High Rollers Podcast
2) Saturday Night (In Theaters)
1) Emilia Pérez (Netflix)

Lily: 
5) Uglies (Netflix)
4)Civil War (Max)
3)Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) / Mr. Ballen Podcast
2)Trap (Max)
1)Dune: Part Two (Max)
BONUS: Unbridled Podcast

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WE'RE BACK! A Friendchise Story: Top 5 Media 2024 (w/ Lily Denering Young and Karyn Krupsaw)

Tyler and Konnery set off on their maiden voyage of Failed Franchise Friday aboard a wheeled London as they cover the 2018 Peter Jackson-championed Mortal Engines! Together they discuss important thoughts on Shrike, the visual splendor of cities on wheels, whether this would have worked better as a tv series or at all, discuss the novel and so much more on this Inkie-filled episode of The Friendchise Podcast!
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Failed Franchise Friday #1!: Mortal Engines

Tyler and Konnery are joined by horror head Taylor Agajanian on an eerie road trip to a small Texan farmhouse (no not that one) to discuss The first installment in Ti West's recent trilogy, "X"! Together they discuss the movie's horror homages, the perfection that is Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide", Kid Cudi's budding acting career, how old people do be f***ing, and so much more on this 70s porno episode of The Friendchise Podcast!

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What's New!
Kon: Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson (Audible)
Tyler: Psycho (Blu Ray), Spontaneous Combustion (Tubi)
Taylor: Baldur’s Gate 3 (PS5), The Substance (Mubi), The Vourdalak (Rental), Interview With a Vampire TV Series (AMC+)

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Pasadena Humane
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Ep. 229: X (w/ Taylor Agajanian)

Tyler and Konnery don their clown makeup and microphones to cover the Batman parody and trans coming of age film, "The People's Joker"! Together as cis men they discuss the power and poignancy of Vera's autobiographical story through the lens of the Joker, how hilarious, loving, and vicious of a satire it is of both Batman and the comedy improv scene, appreciate the film's direction, performances and amalgamation of effects despite its low budget, and so much more on this anti-comedically well-intentioned episode of The Friendchise Podcast! 

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What’s New: 
Tyler: Vanilla Sky (Paramount Plus), Nostferatu (In Theaters)
Kon: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PS5), We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

Ep. 230: The People's Joker

Tyler and Konnery are joined by riverboat guide Brennan Klein on his first non-horror episode to discuss the newest installment of the becoated bear franchise, "Paddington in Peru"! Together they set out for El Dorado as they discuss Olivia Colman's terrific facial expressions, worry about Aunt Lucy's whereabouts, are extremely affected by recastings and the absence of director Paul King, and so much more on this Podcast For Retired Bears episode of The Friendchise Podcast!

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What's New:
Kon: Hidalgo (Hulu)
Tyler: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Netflix)
Brennan: Beverly Hills 90210 (Paramount Plus)

Ep. 235: Paddington in Peru (w/ Brennan Klein)

🍿🎥 Unleashing the Magic of Movies! 🎬✨

Welcome to The Movie Pals Podcast, where the cinematic journey comes alive! Join your hosts, James, Marco, Nabil and Mikey, as we explore the mesmerizing world of films, from timeless classics to the latest releases.

Dive into our passionate movie discussions and thought-provoking reviews that capture the essence of each cinematic gem. As fellow film enthusiasts, we're committed to sharing our love for storytelling and the art of moviemaking.

So, grab your favorite snacks, tune in, and experience the magic of the big screen with us! Don't forget to like, listen, share, and subscribe to be a part of our movie-loving community. 

Lights, camera, podcast!

A show about movie franchises and friendship. Join Tyler and Konnery as they explore all the best and worst franchises Hollywood and the world at large has to offer with some of their best buddies by their side!

New tracks tagged #moviefranchise