Every Damn Frame

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Every Damn Frame is the deep-dive film podcast where three entertainment industry veterans watch every single entry of a cinematic franchise—in order, frame-by-frame—to answer one core question: What actually transforms a series of movies into a multi-billion-dollar Hollywood franchise? Hosted by Liz Shannon Miller (Senior Entertainment Editor at Consequence), Asa Tait (producer and animation executive), and Jesse Vigil (game designer and USC professor), Every Damn Frame combines insider business analysis, production realities, and deep-cut filmmaking trivia with the unhinged joy of watching iconic film series unfold from start to finish. From box office gambles and studio politics to cult classics, bizarre sequels, and forgotten spin-offs, we dissect the financial, creative, and cultural DNA of cinema’s biggest intellectual properties. Whether we’re analyzing award-winning masterpieces or laughing our way through straight-to-video sequels, we look past the shiny PR sizzle reels to find the gritty truth behind Hollywood’s biggest IPs. Watch along with us, frame by frame. Subscribe now to dissect the business, the lore, and the making-of chaos behind your favorite movie franchises. New episodes drop on Tuesdays!

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil Retribution" (2012)

    We're back! Our podcast software tried to kill us but luckily we injected it with a special parasite that lets it drive motorcycles and still upload podcasts! This week our hosts discuss 2012's Resident Evil Retribution written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring lots of old friends who might have to die to pay the gamer tax on the new friends. Franchise talk gets super interesting as we hurtle towards The Final Chapter and we encounter our first "intended to be shot back-to-back with the next installment" - a mainstay of the franchise ecosystem. Plus: Proof that Alice can wear normal clothes! And a totally useless post-credits sequence. Other Topics This Week: Channeling Derek ZoolanderLove-Inhibiting SleevesA Shortage of Action Boys with Swoopy Hair3D maps of Brutal MurdersAdapting a Video Game by Adapting the Experience of Playing a Video GameNew Business Models and Industrial Espionage for the Umbrella CorporationMeanwhile, the graveyard sweater has been holding a Superlative since Episode One, will anything topple it as Alice's Worst Outfit? And are our hosts even sure it's a sweater?    Show Notes: Kind of nutso that we utterly failed to make the connection that Li Bingbing is the lead actress in The Meg. With her actual human voice.  Also MASSIVE SHOUTOUT this week to Acon Digital Restoration Suite which played a huge role in rescuing the audio sabotaged by Riversi- I mean, the Red Queen.

    Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil Retribution" (2012)
  2. Aug 4

    Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil Apocalypse" (2004)

    We're are now definitely residents of the evil (even if we don’t know what that means.) Join as as we discuss every damn frame of 2004’s Resident Evil Apocalypse, directed by Alexander Witt and written by Milla Jovovich’s now-boyfriend Paul W. S. Anderson. Your Raccoon Squad of Liz, Jesse, and Asa can finally dig into the art and business of franchises because there are now two installments, but the biggest cliffhanger of the episode can only be answered if Snoop Dogg or a close associate cares to get in touch and reveal it!   Topic of Great Import This Episode The Gamer TaxHow to Recognize a Movie ScientistBisexual AwakeningsGo-To Women’s Fashion BrandsWhen to Start Feeding People to Your Zombie RelativeMore Lessons in how to pronounce “Jovovich”  SHOW NOTES Carlos Oliviera looks like this in the Capcom game. Somehow 2 out of 3 of us got the hang of pronouncing “Jovovich” but Ms. Jovovich, we are truly sorry, we ALL seem to have fallen into the very stupid trap of now somehow mispronouncing “Milla.”   We’re @everydamnframe on instagram and Bluesky! Share your Resident Evil Apocalypse thoughts with us!   SUPERLATIVES ( as of Resident Evil) - What will stay? What will take something’s slot?   Alice’s Best Outfit - Red Dress Alice’s Worst Outfit - Graveyard Sweater Best Sidekick - Kaplan Best Action Sequence - Laser Murder Hallway Most Ridiculous Moment - Jump Kicking A Zombie Dog Best Thing from the Game - Raccoon City Best Thing the Movies Made Up (that’s not Alice) - The Red QueenOur Favorite Monster - Licker Best Music - Slipknot Most Out of Left Field Thing So Far: James Purfoy’s “The Conversation”Thread We Most Want to See Resolved: Where Did Alice Come From Best Cliffhanger: Paper Dress Shotgun  Who Was Living Life to the Fullest - Rain Ocampo

    Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil Apocalypse" (2004)

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Every Damn Frame is the deep-dive film podcast where three entertainment industry veterans watch every single entry of a cinematic franchise—in order, frame-by-frame—to answer one core question: What actually transforms a series of movies into a multi-billion-dollar Hollywood franchise? Hosted by Liz Shannon Miller (Senior Entertainment Editor at Consequence), Asa Tait (producer and animation executive), and Jesse Vigil (game designer and USC professor), Every Damn Frame combines insider business analysis, production realities, and deep-cut filmmaking trivia with the unhinged joy of watching iconic film series unfold from start to finish. From box office gambles and studio politics to cult classics, bizarre sequels, and forgotten spin-offs, we dissect the financial, creative, and cultural DNA of cinema’s biggest intellectual properties. Whether we’re analyzing award-winning masterpieces or laughing our way through straight-to-video sequels, we look past the shiny PR sizzle reels to find the gritty truth behind Hollywood’s biggest IPs. Watch along with us, frame by frame. Subscribe now to dissect the business, the lore, and the making-of chaos behind your favorite movie franchises. New episodes drop on Tuesdays!