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The Franchise Connection

The Franchise Connection

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”The Franchise Connection” is a podcast devoted to finding and reviewing all the franchises cinema has to offer. Join us (Matt Fisher and Matt Sparrock) as we watch and discuss a variety of film franchises, from popular blockbusters to cult favorites and hidden gems. we will also take a break in between film series to watch and review movies that had potential to become a franchise and discuss whether they either deserve to become bigger properties or remain one-and-done movies. Tune in to the ”The Franchise Connection” as we see how and why some Franchises succeed and others stumble with their direction or lose it in the process.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Art
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  • "Star Trek: The Next Generation" Review [TV Series] - Part 2: Favorite Episodes and Q&a
    Feb 13 2026

    In the 24th century, Captain Jean-Luc Picard commands the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, where he and his crew travel the galaxy to visit extraordinary worlds, encounter mysterious alien species, and even cross paths with some familiar faces. Along the way, they will confront countless moral and ethical quandaries and contemplate philosophical concepts such as the human condition and life itself.

    In Part 2 of 2, listen as we discuss our favorite episodes from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and have fun answering various questions about this iconic series.

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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • "Star Trek: The Next Generation" Review [TV Series] - Part 1: Series Overview and Crew Evaluation
    Jan 30 2026

    In the 24th century, Captain Jean-Luc Picard commands the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, where him and his crew travel the galaxy to visit extraordinary worlds, encounter mysterious alien species, and even cross paths with some familiar faces. Along the way, they will confront countless moral and ethical quandaries and contemplate philosophical concepts such as the human condition and life itself.

    In Part 1 of 2, listen as we discuss our overall thoughts on Gene Roddenberry's second live-action "Star Trek" series while evaluating the main cast and our favorite supporting characters.

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    3 hrs and 2 mins
  • "Bright (2017)" Review [Failed Film Franchise]: A Mundane Urban Fantasy
    Jan 16 2026

    In a world where fantasy creatures live alongside humans, LAPD officer Daryl Ward is partnered with the nation's only orc cop, Nick Jakoby. However, Daryl questions Nick's loyalties after an orc attacks him, and Nick doesn't catch the criminal. That all changes when they find an elf named Tikka, a Bright or the only beings who can use magic wands (the most powerful weapons in the world). Soon, Daryl has to put aside his personal feelings to help Nick protect Tikka from those who want her wand, including local street gangs, corrupt cops, and the Inferni, a renegade sect of elves with sinister motivations. If Daryl, Nick, and Tikka can't get this wand to the right individuals, it won't be just them in danger but everyone in the entire world.

    Listen as we discuss how director David Ayer's urban fantasy is less spellbinding and more run-of-the-mill cop drama while Will Smith and Joel Edgerton nicely capture Daryl and Nick's inner struggles.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
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