Fanchise Fatigue

FF: 074: Ocean’s Twelve

Brandon and Zach are joined by The Nerd Party's Mike Schindler and Lance Laster to discuss the 2004 sequel to Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve! They talk breaking the fourth wall, breaking the ceiling, favorite characters, and how this film ties into Robert Altman's The Player.OCEAN'S 11 ASSEMBLE COUNT2FRANCHISE OCEAN'S 11 ASSEMBLE COUNT6RATINGSBrandon: 4/5Zach: 3/5Mike: 5/5Lance: 4.5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: YESZach: NOMike: NOLance: NOCheck out Mike on his other podcasts!Nerd Party News: https://www.thenerdparty.com/newsFilm Damage: https://www.filmdamagepod.com/Trek Film Society: https://talkfilmsociety.com/podcasts/category/Trek+Film+SocietyCheck out Lance on his other podcasts!Nerd Party News: https://www.thenerdparty.com/newsAlways Hold On To Arrow: https://www.ufp.earth/always-hold-on-to-arrow/United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperBill SmithSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaCasey PettittChristopher LutzTom ElliotGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesFit RogersTom Van ScotterVanessa VaughanJim StoffelChris TribuzioThad HaitAnn MarieJoe MignoneYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 073: Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

Brandon and Zach are joined by The Nerd Party's Mike Schindler and Lance Laster to discuss the 2001 remake of Ocean's Eleven. After our hot take review of the original, do we get away scot-free with our analysis of the Steven Soderbergh directed version? We're all in with this one, all reds!OCEAN'S 11 ASSEMBLE COUNT2FRANCHISE OCEAN'S 11 ASSEMBLE COUNT4RATINGSBrandon: 4/5Zach: 4.5/5Mike: 4/5Lance: 5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: YESZach: NOMike: NOLance: NOCheck out Mike on his other podcasts!Nerd Party News: https://www.thenerdparty.com/newsFilm Damage: https://www.filmdamagepod.com/Trek Film Society: https://talkfilmsociety.com/podcasts/category/Trek+Film+SocietyCheck out Lance on his other podcasts!Nerd Party News: https://www.thenerdparty.com/newsAlways Hold On To Arrow: https://www.ufp.earth/always-hold-on-to-arrow/United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperPluto’s OrbitSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaTom ElliotChristopher LutzCasey PettittGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesFit RogersVanessa VaughanChris TribuzioTom Van ScotterThad HaitJim StoffelAnn MarieJoe MignoneYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 072: Ocean’s 11 (1960)

Brandon and Zach plan to rob the Podcast Casino with a whole bunch of their friends! On the journey, they sing a few songs and discuss why drunk women show up out of nowhere. Tune in as we begin our coverage of the Ocean's series of films beginning with 1960's Ocean's 11! Ain't that a kick in the head!OCEAN'S 11 ASSEMBLE COUNT2RATINGSBrandon: 2/5Zach: 2/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: YESZach: YESUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperPluto’s OrbitSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaTom ElliotChristopher LutzCasey PettittGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesFit RogersVanessa VaughanChris TribuzioTom Van ScotterThad HaitJim StoffelAnn MarieJoe MignoneYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 071: The Thing Recap

Brandon and Zach recap their coverage of The Thing series. They rank the films, review their ratings, choose their favorite Thing transformation, discuss their favorite characters, and talk about what direction they would like to see the franchise to take in the future.United Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperPluto’s OrbitSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaTom ElliotChristopher LutzCasey PettittGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesFit RogersVanessa VaughanChris TribuzioTom Van ScotterThad HaitJim StoffelAnn MarieJoe MignoneYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 070: The Thing (2011)

Brandon and Zach discuss the 2011 prequel (?) remake (?) of The Thing called...wait for it ...The Thing! They talk the practical effects bengi replaced by CGI in post-production, how and if it works as an effective prequel to John Carpenter's film, and much more!THING TRANSFORMATION COUNT7FRANCHISE THING TRANSFORMATION COUNT14RATINGSBrandon: 3/5Zach: 2.5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: YESUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperPluto’s OrbitSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanJim McMahonVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaTom ElliotChristopher LutzCasey PettittGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfAlexander GatesFit RogersVanessa VaughanChris TribuzioTom Van ScotterThad HaitJim StoffelAnn MarieJoe MignoneYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 069: Rob McCallum Interview

In this very special episode Brandon and Zach interview Rob McCallum, the storyboard artist for 2011's The Thing. They talk's Rob's career in the industry, his work on Star Trek: Discovery, and of course his fandom for The Thing!United Federation Of Podcasts is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperPluto’s OrbitSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiKevin ParlagrecoMahendran RadhakrishnanVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaTom ElliotJim McMahonChristopher LutzGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfCasey PettittAlexander GatesC. Roger McCubbinsChris TribuzioThad HaitVanessa VaughanAnn MarieJim StoffelJoe MignoneYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 068: The Thing (1982)

Brandon and Zach discuss John Carpenter's 1982 remake of The Thing, one of Brandon's all-time favorite films. They talk comparisons to the original, the spectacular special effects, Jeff Bridg---Kurt Russell, who became a Thing and when, the ambiguous ending, and much more!THING TRANSFORMATION COUNT6FRANCHISE THING TRANSFORMATION COUNT7RATINGSBrandon: 5/5Zach: 5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: NOUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast! Tim CooperPluto’s OrbitSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiKevin ParlagrecoMahendran RadhakrishnanVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaTom ElliotJim McMahonChristopher LutzGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfCasey PettittAlexander GatesC. Roger McCubbinsChris TribuzioThad HaitVanessa VaughanAnn MarieJim StoffelJoe MignoneYou can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 067: The Thing from Another World

Brandon and Zach brave the cold to discuss a film that inspired the careers of many of Hollywood's most influential directors. So grab a nice bowl of carrots, radishes, and dip, and enjoy our discussion on 1951's The Thing from Another World! And keep watching the skies!THING TRANSFORMATION COUNT1RATINGSBrandon: 3/5Zach: 3.5/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: YESZach: YESUnited Federation Of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast!  Pluto’s OrbitTim CooperKevin ParlagrecoSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiTom ElliotMahendran RadhakrishnanVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfChristopher LutzAlexander GatesChris TribuzioThad HaitC. Roger McCubbinsJim McMahonAnn MarieVanessa Vaughan You can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 066: Planet of the Apes Recap

Brandon and Zach recap the Planet of the Apes series by trying to guess each other's rankings, choosing their favorite film, favorite ape, favorite human, and discussing where they would like the series to go in the future.United Federation Of Podcasts is brought to you by listeners like you. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast!  Pluto’s OrbitTim CooperKevin ParlagrecoSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiTom ElliotMahendran RadhakrishnanVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaGreg MolumbyKevin ScharfChristopher LutzAlexander GatesChris TribuzioThad HaitC. Roger McCubbinsJim McMahonAnn MarieVanessa Vaughan You can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

FF: 065: War for the Planet of the Apes

Brandon and Zach are joined by Nic Anastassiou to discuss the third film in the "Caesar Trilogy," War for the Planet of the Apes. They talk more connections and callbacks to the original films, Woody Harrelson as the villain, comparisons to The Dark Knight Rises, ending the trilogy and much more!LAWIGIVER COUNT0FRANCHISE LAWGIVER COUNT9RATINGSBrandon: 5/5Zach: 4.5/5Nic: 4.75/5IS THIS FRANCHISE FATIGUED?Brandon: NOZach: NONic: NOUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help produce the podcast!Tim CooperPluto’s OrbitKevin ParlagrecoSimon De LucaChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiMahendran RadhakrishnanTom ElliotVera BibleJustin OserVictor GamboaGreg MolumbyChristopher LutzJim McMahonKevin ScharfAlexander GatesChris TribuzioC. Roger McCubbinsThad HaitAnn MarieYou can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth