Franchise Addicts

Franchise Addicts

Welcome to Franchise Addicts, a podcast covering every film in a given franchise. Chris and Luke are two friends and movie fanatics that are determined to find the greatest movie franchises in the history of film.

  1. 28/12/2025

    End of Year Review | Franchise Addicts Look Back on a Year of Movies

    We’re closing out the year by looking back at everything we covered on Franchise Addicts — the franchises, the debates, the surprises, and the episodes that stuck with us. In this end-of-year episode, we revisit the movies and series we spent the most time with, pick our favorite episodes from the catalog, revisit a few moments we still think about, and allow ourselves one rating mulligan — because opinions evolve. This isn’t a rankings episode.It’s a reflection on why these franchises matter, how our perspectives changed, and what it’s like to live with these movies over time. Franchises discussed include:Indiana Jones, Alien, The Godfather, Die Hard, Evil Dead, Batman, Terminator, the Before trilogy, 28 Days Later, and more. Thanks to everyone who listened, commented, argued with us, or quietly followed along this year. What franchise should we never stop talking about? 🎧 Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We’re ending the year by stepping back from individual movies and looking at the bigger picture. In this end-of-year episode of Franchise Addicts, we reflect on the franchises we covered, the episodes that meant the most to us, the conversations that surprised us, and how our opinions evolved over time. Each of us picks our favorite episodes from the catalog, revisits moments that still linger, and exercises one carefully chosen rating mulligan. This isn’t about lists or hot takes — it’s about memory, context, and why certain movies stay with us long after the credits roll. Franchises discussed include Indiana Jones, Alien, The Godfather, Die Hard, Evil Dead, Batman, Terminator, the Before trilogy, and more. Thanks for being part of the conversation this year. 🎧 Spotify / Audio Platform SEO Description

    1 h y 39 min
  2. 13/12/2025

    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

    In this episode of Franchise Addicts, we dive headfirst into one of the most controversial blockbusters of the 21st century: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008). Set in the Cold War era, Crystal Skull sees Indiana Jones pulled into a Soviet conspiracy involving a mysterious crystal skull, ancient civilizations, secret military experiments, and the lost city of Akator. Directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by George Lucas, the film marked Harrison Ford’s return to the iconic role nearly 20 years after The Last Crusade — and instantly split fans down the middle. We break down the entire plot, analyze the alien vs. mythology debate, discuss the infamous “nuke the fridge” scene, the introduction of Mutt Williams, the return of Marion Ravenwood, and whether the movie’s sci-fi turn fundamentally misunderstands what makes Indiana Jones work. We also examine the film’s historical inspirations, cinematography choices, heavy use of CGI, and how Crystal Skull reflects 1950s Atomic Age paranoia and B-movie science fiction. Is Kingdom of the Crystal Skull an underrated adventure weighed down by internet backlash — or a miscalculation that lost the soul of the franchise? Where does it rank among the Indiana Jones films, and how does it compare to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and Dial of Destiny? Whether you love it, hate it, or still argue about aliens, refrigerators, and monkeys, this episode is a full, honest reassessment of Indiana Jones 4 — no nostalgia goggles required. 🎬 Topics include:Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull review, Indiana Jones franchise ranking, Crystal Skull ending explained, aliens in Indiana Jones, Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones, George Lucas Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood return, Mutt Williams character analysis, Dial of Destiny comparison, Crystal Skull controversy.

    1 h y 19 min
  3. 03/12/2025

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    Franchise Addicts dives into Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade — the Spielberg classic that brought Indy back to his roots, reunited him with his father, and delivered one of the most beloved adventure films ever made. In this episode, Luke, Chris, super fan Peter, and returning guest Andres break down the film scene by scene: the prologue, River Phoenix’s intro, the Venice chase, the Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword, the tank sequence, the Grail trials, and everything in between. We cover:  Why Last Crusade works as a course-correction to Temple of Doom  The dynamic between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery (and the improv that shaped it)  Behind-the-scenes stories you haven’t heard on other pods  Spielberg and Lucas’ debates about tone, pacing, and the Grail mythology  Why this might be the funniest (and most emotional) Indy film  Our rankings so far in the franchise If you love Indiana Jones, Spielberg deep dives, or adventure-movie filmmaking, this episode is for you. Watch the full episode, drop your favorite Last Crusade moment in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe — we’re on our road to 100.  Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen on Spotify  Full Video Episodes + Shorts on YouTube Follow Franchise Addicts everywhere: X: @franaddicts Instagram: FranchiseAddictsPodcast TikTok: @franchiseaddicts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQnswLyXMRujJOYCtHuagQ #IndianaJones #LastCrusade

    2 h y 12 min

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Welcome to Franchise Addicts, a podcast covering every film in a given franchise. Chris and Luke are two friends and movie fanatics that are determined to find the greatest movie franchises in the history of film.