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THE FRANCHISE SERIES REVIEW
Making a movie involves hundreds of jobs, from key grips to craft services, actors to directors, producers to a marketing team, and don’t even get me started on the writer’s room. Movie magic is a lot less whimsy and wonder and a lot more delegating unforeseen problems to the assistant to the best person for the job. The Franchise isn’t just a series about making a big summer blockbuster but rather a show about making a film that fits perfectly into a run of films ala the current trend of the on-going film franchise universe. The show stars Himesh Patel as Daniel, the first assistant director on set of Maximum Studios’ superhero film, Tecto: Eye of the Storm. The titular character is played by self-conscious former child TV star Adam (Billy Magnussen) who feels no one takes him seriously, especially co-star Peter (Richard E. Grant). Director Eric (Daniel Brühl) has a vision of a man who can control the earth itself but loses the most important person in the world to him. However, the studio head, Pat (Darren Goldstein), could care less about artistic visions and wants to make sure sponsors are satisfied and trending for the film is high. Daniel has to juggle the fragile egos of actors, troublesome set pieces, and out of left field studio notes to get the shoot completed by deadline. Bradly, Dogget, and Kim discuss their history with film franchise viewing and stare into the endless void of misery as the void stares back into them. Have a listen to find out which one of them blinks.
CREATED BY: Jon Brown
STARRING: Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, Daniel Brühl, Justin Edwards, Ruaridh Mollica, Urs Rechn, Alex Gaumond, Katherine Waterston, Nick Kroll
YOUR REVIEWERS
Bradly Martin (Screener Squad, Eye on the Prize, Breakfast Pub)
Bradly Martin was born in the united states and grew up on a healthy diet of sports, films, and books. A rather shy lad who kept to himself, Bradly soon discovered the best way to know a person was to know what people liked. Throughout the years Bradly became a fan of many things and a fanatic of none. From Doctor Dre, to Doctor Strange and the who’s who of Whos. From Playstation to the Dreamcast and Marvel to DC. From LeBron James to James Bond and Lord of the Rings to Lord Palmerston (or Pitt the Elder if you agree with Wade Boggs) and is a huge fan of dad jokes and randomly obscure Simpsons references. Armed with a vast knowledge of comics, films, and pop culture. Bradly traveled the world making friends and sharing takes. As a young man Bradly married the love of his life young and grew older every year with each new child brought into the brood. If trends continue, Scientists predict that .2% of Canada (where Bradly and family reside) will be populated by Bradly’s children by the year 2029. You can hear him leading and listening to his favorite critics on the Screener Squad and Eye on the prize and maybe even provide some comments of his own.
Danny Dogget (Screener Squad)
Hey persons, it’s your favorite canine Dogget! As many of you know, I don’t identify as a critic as much as a classy shock jock. That being said, I do my best to give all of you a well-balanced review filled with my true opinions and hopefully a few laughs. You can occasionally find me on other persons podcast like Mission Impodible (that’ll be 10 dollars Nathan). For the most part, you can find me doing reviews on Oneofus.net.
Kimberly Brown (Highly Suspect Reviews)
Kimberly wants to live in a world filled with blue telephone boxes, speedsters, and ice dragons but through an ironic twist of fate, she’s stuck in this reality where these wondrous things only exist on page or film. Kim’s perpetual desire to consume sci-fi and fantasy media as a teen led her to the study of illustration/design at university to better understand its creation. Currently an Austin transplant, when she’s not wearing her critic hat you can find her pretending to like hiking, fielding questions about her hair or maybe even enjoying a local brew at the nearest dive bar.
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