Best Megan Kearns Podcasts (2025)

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'Superman: The Movie' (feat. Deanna Chapman of The Podcast Life) 1:22:08

5d ago1:22:08

1:22:08

A new Franchise Detours mega-series takes flight! Deanna Chapman of The Podcast Life joins us to take a fresh look at 1978’s iconic Superman: The Movie just as James Gunn’s 2025 reboot starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult soars into theaters. We’ll discuss Christopher Reeve’s iconic portrayal of the Man of Steel, how the o…

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Exit 100: The Road So Far 1:10:44

5d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Buckle up — we’re cruising into a major milestone! Four years and 100 episodes later, Franchise Detours is putting the pedal to the metal with a special celebration that takes you on a high-octane journey through the 16 mega-series we’ve covered so far. Past and future guests Lauren Robinson of the Beer’d Al Podcast, Darin Lundberg of NostalgiaCast…

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'Before Midnight' (feat. filmmaker Jackson Smith) 1:45:43

18d ago1:45:43

1:45:43

On this episode of Franchise Detours, we reach the final stop in Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy with 2013’s Before Midnight. Jackson Smith returns to the show to unpack this raw, reflective chapter in the ongoing story of Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy). Set nearly two decades after their first meeting, Before Midnight trades youth…

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‘Before Sunset’ (feat. Dallin Curtis, The Film Fanatic) 1:30:54

1M ago1:30:54

1:30:54

On this Franchise Detours, we continue our stroll through Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy with a stop in Paris and the heartbreaking honesty of 2004’s Before Sunset. Dallin Curtis, The Film Fanatic, joins us to unpack the film’s real-time structure, emotional depth, and themes of missed opportunities and second chances. Nine years after their un…

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‘Before Sunrise’ (feat. Megan Kearns of Spoilerpiece Theatre) 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

On this episode, we’re kicking off a mega-series on the Before trilogy, which quietly redefined what a franchise could be. Megan Kearns of Spoilerpiece Theatre joins us to unpack Richard Linklater’s 1995 romantic drama Before Sunrise, the film that launched one of cinema’s most intimate and epic love stories. Before Sunrise captures a fleeting conn…

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‘Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult’ (feat. The Famous Ashley Grant) 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Franchise Detours wraps up its wild ride through the Naked Gun trilogy as we welcome The Famous Ashley Grant to take on 1994’s Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. As Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) comes out of retirement for one last case, Robert and Ashley break down how this third installment pushes the parody further to deliver a grand finale. To…

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‘The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear’ (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind) 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

The chaos continues on Franchise Detours as Leslie Nielsen’s bumbling Frank Drebin returns for more slapstick mayhem in 1991’s The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind — inaugural member of the Franchise Detours five-timers club — returns to tackle this comedy sequel. But does director David Zucker retain the de…

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'The Naked Gun' (feat. Lauren Robinson of Beer'd Al Podcast) 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Franchise Detours is back on the case with a brand-new mega-series on the hilariously offbeat journey of The Naked Gun trilogy. Of course, we’re starting with the David Zucker-directed 1988 original that turned Leslie Nielsen’s Frank Drebin into a slapstick legend. Lauren Robinson of the Beer’d Al Podcast returns to the show to break down why this …

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KKonnections On Air: Action Action Despite The Distraction with Dr. Stacie NC Grant 21:32

8M ago21:32

21:32

Guest: Dr. Stacie NC Grant Air Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 6:30 PM CST / 7:30 PM EST Summary: In this episode of KKonnections On Air, host Kearn Cherry sits down with Dr. Stacie NC Grant, an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, and influencer. As the 26th International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the CEO of…

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KKonnections On Air: Propel Your Business Forward with Megan Di Martino 15:43

8M ago15:43

15:43

Guest: Megan Di Martino Air Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 6:30 PM CST / 7:30 PM EST Summary: In this episode of KKonnections On Air, host Kearn Cherry welcomes Megan Di Martino, a beauty industry veteran, mentor, and executive coach. Megan has built and scaled two award-winning 7-figure businesses and is known for her expertise in creating and grow…

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KKonnections On Air: Know When to Pivot, Always Bet on You, & Trust Your Talent with Lisa Nichols 25:43

9M ago25:43

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Episode Title: KKonnections On Air: Know When to Pivot, Always Bet on You, & Trust Your Talent with Lisa Nichols Guest: Lisa Nichols Air Date: Thursday, October 26th, 6:30 PM CST / 7:30 PM EST Summary: In this powerful episode of KKonnections On Air, host Kearn Cherry welcomes the legendary Lisa Nichols. Known as one of the world’s most-requested m…

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'Elvira: Mistress of the Dark' / 'Elvira's Haunted Hills' (feat. Kai Yaniz) 1:32:32

9M ago1:32:32

1:32:32

Few characters capture the essence of camp and horror quite like Elvira. With her signature style and irreverent humor, Cassandra Peterson's sultry and sarcastic creation has reigned supreme as a perennial fan favorite. This beloved pop culture phenomenon even headlined two movies. As spooky season winds down, Kai Yaniz joins Franchise Detours to d…

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KKonnections On Air: The Secret to Building Your Brand & Business Simultaneously with Chris Salem 21:02

9M ago21:02

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Episode Title: KKonnections On Air: The Secret to Building Your Brand & Business Simultaneously with Chris Salem Guest: Chris Salem Air Date: Thursday, October 24th, 6:30 PM CST / 7:30 PM EST Summary: In this episode of KKonnections On Air, host Kearn Cherry welcomes Chris Salem, an expert in business transformation and personal growth. Chris share…

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'Creed III' (feat. film critic Kevin the Critic) 1:26:32

9M ago1:26:32

1:26:32

It all ends here. After nearly five decades and nine films, the world of Rocky Balboa — and, by extension, Adonis Creed — comes to a close. Of course, there's still more in the works from these beloved fighters. But until we learn more about Creed IV's development or whatever Amazon has in store for Rocky fans, this marks the final round of our Roc…

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KKonnections On Air: Turn Media into Money with Avis Jones-DeWeever 21:19

9M ago21:19

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Summary: In this episode of KKonnections On Air, host Kearn Cherry welcomes the brilliant Avis Jones-DeWeever, a media strategist, speaker, and business expert. Avis shares her expertise on how to leverage media to grow your brand and, more importantly, turn media into money. From building your visibility to capitalizing on the power of media, Avis…

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'Creed II' (feat. Jason of Binge Movies) 1:49:11

9M ago1:49:11

1:49:11

Congratulations! You've successfully relaunched the Rocky series for a whole new generation, perfectly encapsulating what made the franchise great while updating it for a modern sensibility. So, now what? Where is a sequel to a legacy sequel to go next? That's the task ahead for Creed II. With Steven Caple Jr. stepping in for Ryan Coogler as direct…

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KKonnections On Air: Lisa Lieberman-Wang - 7 Secrets to Building Your Business in Today's Economy 24:07

9M ago24:07

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In this episode of KKonnections On Air, host Kearn Cherry welcomes Lisa Lieberman-Wang, a business expert, speaker, and author who has empowered countless entrepreneurs to take their businesses to new heights. Lisa dives into her "7 Secrets to Building Your Business in Today’s Economy," sharing actionable strategies for thriving in a rapidly changi…

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'Creed' (feat. The Lady-Wan of Screen Run) 1:03:05

9M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

After Rocky Balboa restored the franchise to its former glory — winning back fans and critics who were left cold after Rocky V — it really had seemed like this time the world had seen the last of Sylvester Stallone's iconic character. But that was before director Ryan Coogler got involved. Coogler is now best known for the cultural phenomenon that …

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'Rocky Balboa' (feat. film critic Phoenix Clouden) 1:09:59

10M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

While the story started by Rocky had seemingly come to a close, Sylvester Stallone's dissatisfaction with the fifth film — and perhaps the declining state of his own career — led him to consider bringing his signature character back for just one more fight. And thus, he returned to write, direct and star in Rocky Balboa, released 30 years after the…

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KKonnections On Air: Building Powerful Networks and Living with Purpose featuring Dr. George C. Fraser 47:46

10M ago47:46

47:46

In the debut episode of KKonnections On Air, host Kearn Cherry sits down with networking expert and visionary leader, Dr. George C. Fraser. Known as "Black America’s #1 Networker," Dr. Fraser brings his powerful insights on living a life of purpose, building strong connections, and achieving success at any stage of life. In this episode, Dr. Fraser…

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'Rocky V' (feat. Pete of Middle Class Film Class) 1:08:14

10M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

With Rocky IV taking the franchise to new commercial heights, the film represented, in some ways, the biggest victory yet for both writer/director/star Sylvester Stallone and his fictional counterpart. However, that success — which saw the scale of the franchise expand to international levels — might have set unfair expectations for the future. Ent…

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'Rocky IV' (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind) 1:13:49

10M ago1:13:49

1:13:49

If Rocky III marks the promise of how the franchise could grow beyond the championship belt, then the next film arguably shows its limitations. With star Sylvester Stallone again serving as writer and director, Rocky IV sees the iconic cinematic hero facing his most devastating blow yet, sending him all the way to Russia to represent his country on…

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'Rocky III' (feat. writer Jeannette Miller) 1:25:26

10M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Rocky (and, by extension, Rocky II) tells one of the greatest underdog stories in cinema history. But with audiences clamoring for more of "The Italian Stallion," how could writer/director/star Sylvester Stallone build upon Rocky Balboa's story after he has achieved the ultimate goal of claiming the heavyweight championship? The answer lies in the …

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'Rocky II' (feat. Darin Lundberg of NostalgiaCast) 1:02:33

11M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Even decades after its release, 1976's Rocky stands as the ultimate cinematic underdog story. But following its critical acclaim, box office performance, and awards wins, it's only natural that everything involved — including star and screenwriter Sylvester Stallone — would explore what happened next in the lives of Rocky, Adrian, Paulie, Mickey, a…

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'Rocky' (feat. Lauren Knight of That Movie Is Fine) 1:07:51

11M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Long before Franchise Detours began, the Rocky/Creed series was well on our radar. Following the Crooked Table Podcast's (now Close Watch) monthly coverage of the Star Wars and Harry Potter films, "The Italian Stallion" was eyed as the next long-running, beloved series to take the spotlight. Alas, plans changed, and we didn't enter the ring until n…

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'Deadpool & Wolverine' (feat. Chauncey Telese of LA Podfidential) 1:06:55

11M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Six years and one major studio acquisition later, Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool finally joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But after Deadpool seemingly shattered the superhero movie formula and Deadpool 2 doubled-down on the scale of the Merc with the Mouth's particular corner of the universe, where could "Deadpool 3" go to keep upping the ante? In a …

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'Deadpool 2' (feat. Matthew Anderson of The Lone Screenplay Nominee Podcast) 1:18:59

12M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

Despite its crass humor and ultraviolence, 2016's Deadpool professed itself to be a self-described "love story." Likewise, its even more over-the-top sequel fancies itself a "family film." With a budget roughly twice that of its predecessor, Ryan Reynolds' second turn in the iconic red suit was a similar box office hit, expanding the first film's t…

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'Deadpool' (feat. Jeff Johnson and Kev Smith of Suns and Shadows) 1:07:38

12M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Deadpool. That sounds like a f**king franchise. Right? After the character's big-screen debut (kinda) in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, it sure didn't seem that way. Ryan Reynolds' take on Marvel Comics' fourth wall-breaking quasi-superhero Wade Wilson aka Deadpool seemed like it had its one shot. Then some leaked footage later, the Merc with the…

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'Freddy vs. Jason' (feat. Clare Brunton of W-Rated) 1:06:30

1y ago1:06:30

1:06:30

After eight films (including the meta-horror of Wes Craven's New Nightmare) and nearly 20 decades, Robert Englund wore the razor glove for the final time. But in keeping with the history of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy Krueger's curtain call wasn't what anyone expected it would be. Clare Brunton of W-Rated helps us close down this mega-series …

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'Wes Craven's New Nightmare' (feat. film professor/author Ryan L. Terry) 1:29:26

1y ago1:29:26

1:29:26

Given its title, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare seemingly plunged the final nail into the coffin of Robert Englund's infamous horror villain. And yet, it was ultimately Wes Craven — writer-director of the original A Nightmare on Elm Street — who gave Freddy Krueger a new lease on life. Film professor and author Ryan L. Terry joins Franchise Det…

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'Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare' (feat. Kev Smith of Suns and Shadows-Cast) 1:00:24

1y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In hindsight, it makes sense the diminishing returns of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child might signal Freddy Krueger should quit while he was (at least relatively) ahead. So two years later, longtime creative collaborator Rachel Talalay took the director's chair for the "final" entry. Kev Smith of Suns and Shadows-Cast joins us to discu…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child' (feat. David Rosen of Piecing It Together) 51:01

1y ago51:01

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master introduced fans to a brand-new final girl in Lisa Wilcox's Alice Johnson. So all its sequel had to do is build on that character and her story to keep that momentum going. But does A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child deliver a winner? David Rosen of Piecing It Together joins us to discuss how t…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master' (feat. Kevin the Critic) 1:07:34

1y ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Thanks to A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Freddy Krueger became as popular as ever. The Springwood Slasher was suddenly a household name, leading to an increased focus on his macabre sense of humor. The result is the entry often known as the "MTV Nightmare." Kevin the Critic returns to the show to discuss director Renny Harlin's A Nigh…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' (feat. podcaster Deanna Chapman) 1:04:01

1y ago1:04:01

1:04:01

After the mixed reception to A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, the franchise turned to series creator Wes Craven and original star Heather Langenkamp. As our eight-part Freddy-led mega-series continues, we arrive at 1987's fan-favorite A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Podcaster Deanna Chapman joins us to discuss how directo…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge' (feat. Brandon Stanwyck of Fearsome Queer) 56:53

1y ago56:53

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How do you follow a classic like A Nightmare on Elm Street? That was the task director Jack Sholder and star Mark Patton faced with A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Released less than a year later, the sequel dared to do something darker and very different, with wildly mixed results. Brandon Stanwyck of Fearsome Queer helps us break d…

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'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (1984) (feat. screenwriter/actor Bri Azmoudeh) 1:10:37

1y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Chucky made some friends. Ash got groovy with Deadites. Now it's time for Freddy Krueger to slash his way into the spotlight, as we kick off Franchise Detours' first horror mega-series since 2021 with an in-depth chat about writer/director Wes Craven's 1984 classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. In keeping with tradition, screenwriter/actor Bri Azmoude…

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'The World's End' (feat. Robert Stewart of Stew World Order) 1:06:01

1y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

As we raise our glasses to the final installment of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, Franchise Detours dives into the bittersweet, otherworldly journey of 2013's The World’s End. The film ends the series with a poignant commentary on friendship, nostalgia, and the inescapable march of time. Robert Stewart of Stew World Order joins the show to d…

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'Hot Fuzz' (feat. Lauren Robinson of the Beer'd Al Podcast) 1:02:54

1y ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Continuing our genre-blending trek through the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, we’re locking and loading for a deep dive into the explosive Hot Fuzz. Armed with sharp wit and a barrage of bullets, this entry takes aim at action movie conventions with a dash of murder mystery thrown in. Joining us is Lauren Robinson of the Beer’d Al Podcast. We’ll …

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'Shaun of the Dead' (feat. Clare Brunton of W-Rated) 1:11:24

1y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Just as the zombie genre returned to life, Shaun of the Dead emerged as a cult classic that redefined the landscape of horror-comedy. As we dissect the intricacies of the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy in our latest mega-series, we delve into the film that set the tone for Edgar Wright's signature work. Clare Brunton of W-Rated joins us to shed li…

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'The New Mutants' (feat. Jackson Smith of Nightfall Entertainment) 1:40:24

1+ y ago1:40:24

1:40:24

Just when you thought Dark Phoenix put an underwhelming bow on the Fox era of X-Men movies, The New Mutants comes along to further complicate the franchise's legacy. In this BONUS episode to our mega-series following the X-Men movie franchise, we'll go in-depth on the oft-forgotten 2020 film. On paper, The New Mutants should have been an easy win. …

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'Dark Phoenix' (feat. Darin Lundberg of NostalgiaCast) 1:54:12

1+ y ago1:54:12

1:54:12

Our X-Men mega-series comes to a close (or does it?) with 2019's Dark Phoenix, as the franchise takes a second stab at one of the comics' most iconic storylines. With X-Men: The Last Stand far behind him, can first-time director Simon Kinberg (who cowrote that 2006 movie) right past wrongs? Darin Lundberg of NostalgiaCast joins us to unravel the my…

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'Logan' (feat. film critic Catherine Gonzales) 1:31:58

1+ y ago1:31:58

1:31:58

The claws are out and the adamantium is gleaming as we dive into the final chapter in the Wolverine trilogy. Hugh Jackman's iconic portrayal of the mutant hero faced a bumpy road in his solo films. But was 2017's Logan, featuring returning The Wolverine director James Mangold, worth the wait? Fans wondered if they'd ever see the character's true po…

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'X-Men: Apocalypse' (feat. Clare Brunton of W-Rated) 1:38:17

1+ y ago1:38:17

1:38:17

After exploring time travel and creating a shared universe with X-Men: Days of Future Past, where could the sequel go next? Why, the gods, of course! For better or worse, 2016's X-Men: Apocalypse pits the Marvel mutants against their most formidable enemy yet: a big, blue Oscar Isaac. In this episode, Clare Brunton of W-Rated helps us uncover the t…

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'X-Men: Days of Future Past' (feat. film critic Rosa Parra) 1:25:19

2y ago1:25:19

1:25:19

After The Avengers, superhero cinema has never been the same. Suddenly, everything needed to be interconnected, featuring tons of characters and an increasingly complicated timeline. Naturally, the X-Men series retroactively created its own shared universe of sorts with X-Men: Days of Future Past. Fourteen years after the first film, director Bryan…

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'The Wolverine' (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of One Track Mind) 1:19:22

2y ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Hugh Jackman's Wolverine has always been a fan favorite. But X-Men Origins: Wolverine called into question whether the mutant hero would get the opportunity to carry more than a single solo film. Thankfully, Jackman's desire to take Logan to Japan paid off in the form of 2013's The Wolverine. Adapting one of the character's most popular storylines,…

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'X-Men: First Class' (feat. Kevin the Critic) 1:43:09

2y ago1:43:09

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine was meant to slash open a whole new avenue for the X-Men movie franchise. Yet, despite its commercial performance, the tepid reception ultimately led the series to take another approach: going back to basics with a fresh start on the whole mutant saga. In hindsight, it might seem like 2011's X-Men: First Class was always me…

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'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' (feat. Jose Lopez Jr.) 1:26:53

2y ago1:26:53

1:26:53

Despite the less-than-enthusiastic response from fans and critics, 2006's trilogy-ending X-Men: The Last Stand did at least offer fans something of a sense of closure (that final shot and post-credits scene notwithstanding). But it also outperformed its two predecessors at the box office. So it didn't take long for Fox to begin exploring ways to ex…

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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' REVIEW 19:22

2y ago19:22

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We interrupt your regularly scheduled mutant superhero mega-series already in progress for, well, another mutant superhero mega-series. It's time to dip back into the sewers for a return to the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Seven years have passed since the latest franchise revival fizzled out with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the …

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'X-Men: The Last Stand' (feat. Jeremiah Stewart of Let's Talk) 1:22:27

2y ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Our X-Men mega-series continues, spanning 10 films and nearly 20 years. Following the success of X2: X-Men United, the franchise takes its first major shift. Director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour) steps in to helm 2006's polarizing X-Men: The Last Stand. But is it a satisfying finale to the original trilogy of mutant adventures? Or is the film the X-Men…

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'X2: X-Men United' (feat. Phoenix Clouden of the Film Code Podcast) 1:21:04

2y ago1:21:04

1:21:04

Welcome back, fellow mutant enthusiasts! As we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the X-Men film franchise, we continue our journey through the groundbreaking series that revolutionized the superhero genre. In this episode, we dive deep into the sequel that took everything we loved about the first film and elevated it to new heights: 2003's X2: X-Me…

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