Franchisography

Dueling Genre Productions
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Franchisography

It’s Franchisography! The weekly podcast that digs deep into the entire filmographies of Hollywood’s biggest film franchises.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR (2016)

    After Anarchy proved that the concept had legs, writer/director James DeMonaco wanted to push the franchise to its limits by exploring how the potential end to the Purge would affect society after more that 20 years of the annual event, and using it for an allegorical commentary on the very real political landscape that was building up at the time. But when THE PURGE: ELECTION  YEAR was released in the midst of the 2016 presidential election campaign, DeMonaco had no idea that his would actually be prognosticating on the very real events of the 2020 election and beyond... Join Nick and Scott as they discuss the eerie similarities to the real world and this sequel's tonal struggle between grounded political action thriller and campy dystopian horror film. Become a Premier Tier PATREON supporter to hear our “Franchise Potential” companion podcast, plus bonus podcasts each week including Dueling Genre Tonight hosted by Nick! Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Bennett & Mark Ybarra

    1h 38m

  2. NOV 1

    THE PURGE: ANARCHY (2014)

    While The Purge had been immensely successful, financially, the response to the film was disappointing. Audiences felt the premise had been wasted by staying inside a suburban home, turning a great idea into a generic home invasion thriller. With the sequel, producer Jason Blum and writer/director James DeMonaco wanted to give the people what they wanted, settling on a budget 3x that of its predecessor and shooting on-location in downtown Los Angeles in order to show what it was like to be out on the streets during Purge night. Opening in the summer of 2014, the sequel had a slightly muted opening weekend box office, but as word of mouth spread that this was the movie that people wanted from the concept, THE PURGE: ANARCHY ended up taking home a bigger box office total than the original film. Join Nick and Scott as they marvel over just how much of a level-up the second film is from the first movie, from concept to character to themes and more, making both hosts wonder... is this the biggest step up in FRANCHISOGRAPHY history? Become a Premier Tier PATREON supporter to hear our “Franchise Potential” companion podcast, plus bonus podcasts each week including Dueling Genre Tonight hosted by Nick! Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Bennett & Mark Ybarra

    1h 36m

  3. OCT 25

    THE PURGE (2013)

    This is not a test, this is FRANCHISOGRAPHY announcing the commencement of a new mini-series sanctioned by the founding fathers of the podcast. Screenwriter James DeMonaco found himself disturbed by an offhanded comment made by his wife about how great it would be to have one free murder a year after a road rage incident with a drunk driver in Brooklyn. From there, DeMonaco pitched the concept to Jason Blum who saw the potential for it as a new Blumhouse franchise and greenlit the film immediately. A year later, THE PURGE was released in theaters. Join Nick and Scott as they discuss the fascinating socio-political thought experiments found within the margins of this otherwise unexceptional home invasion thriller that leaves one host describing the film as "like putting a V8 engine inside of a Pinto." Become a Premier Tier PATREON supporter to hear our “Franchise Potential” companion podcast, plus bonus podcasts each week including Dueling Genre Tonight hosted by Nick! Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Bennett & Mark Ybarra

    1h 43m

  4. OCT 18

    BETWEENISODE 19

    It’s a Betweenisode! Join Nick & Scott as they rank the Underworld franchise, discuss how an Underworld reboot/remake should be handled (including cast ideas), and announce our next mini-series! Next week: A new franchise begins! FRANCHISE POTENTIAL: I, Frankenstein (2014) episode now available on PATREON! Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Bennett & Mark Ybarra

    59 min

  5. OCT 11

    UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS (2017)

    Kate Beckinsale’s beloved leather-clad killer is lost and on the run in a new future. When an old ally tries to bring Selene in from the cold, she finds herself in a new web of coven intrigue. Who can she trust? What secrets of this eternal war between Lycan and vampire remain? The most unexpected FRANCHISOGRAPHY season draws to a conclusion as Selene the Death Dealer makes one last ride in 2017’s UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS. Can this scrappy franchise stick the landing or did Nick and Scott just waste five weeks of their lives? Become a Premier Tier PATREON supporter to hear our “Franchise Potential” companion podcast, plus bonus podcasts each week including Dueling Genre Tonight hosted by Nick! Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Bennett & Mark Ybarra

    1h 15m

  6. OCT 4

    UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING (2012)

    Underworld goes back… to the future with its fourth and most financially successful chapter. Kate Beckinsale returns as Selene as she awakens to a new world and a new war. Humans have hunted Lycans and vampires to the brink of extinction and a new hero must rise. But the biggest surprise in this dark future still waits, as Selene meets a mysterious girl with an explosive connection to the brooding Death Dealer. This is 2012’s UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING Nick and Scott are riding high with this series after last week’s Rise of the Lycans. Will this fourth movie continue the trend? Find out on an all-new FRANCHISOGRAPHY Become a Premier Tier PATREON supporter to hear our “Franchise Potential” companion podcast, plus bonus podcasts each week including Dueling Genre Tonight hosted by Nick! Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Bennett & Mark Ybarra

    1h 15m

  7. SEP 27

    UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS (2009)

    The Underworld franchise changed direction with its third installment, traveling back to the origins of the Vampire Lycan war. Here we meet again Michael Sheen’s Lucian and Bill Nighy’s Viktor, and learn of the tragic events that led them to become bitter enemies in the centuries that follow. Attend the dark tale of UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS (2009) Will a new director, new lead actress and entirely new time period lead the series to new heights for Nick and Scott? Find out on an outrageously entertaining FRANCHISOGRAPHY! Become a Premier Tier PATREON supporter to hear our “Franchise Potential” companion podcast, plus bonus podcasts each week including Dueling Genre Tonight hosted by Nick! Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Bennett & Mark Ybarra

    1h 9m

  8. SEP 20

    UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION (2006)

    Even before the release of the first Underworld movie, director Len Weisman knew the original script had far too much story for just one film, so it was cut in half to fit two movies. Once the first Underworld proved to be a surprise success, the second half of Selene the Death Dealer’s quest for the truth behind the war between vampires and Lycans was quickly put before film cameras, resulting in the quintessential January movie, 2006’s UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION. Nick and Scott are in unknown waters on this FRANCHISOGRAPHY as they weather the twists and turns of this franchise for the very first time! Become a Premier Tier PATREON supporter to hear our “Franchise Potential” companion podcast, plus bonus podcasts each week including Dueling Genre Tonight hosted by Nick! Join the Dueling Genre Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rngwTkz8yw Patreon Associate Producer: Matt Bennett & Mark Ybarra

    1h 11m
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It’s Franchisography! The weekly podcast that digs deep into the entire filmographies of Hollywood’s biggest film franchises.

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  • Creator
    Dueling Genre Productions
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2021
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