Franchise Fred Archives

Franchise Fred Review: Alice Through the Looking Glass – A Glassterpiece

Disney has had a hot streak. Zootopia, Jungle Book and Civil War all winners. Alice Through the Looking Glass may end up overshadowed by them, but it's still great. I’m surprised Lewis Carroll didn't write m... Read More...

Franchise Fred Review – X-Men: Apocalypse

I seem to like all the X-Men movies that the fans hate. Maybe if I had a longstanding attachment to the specific characters, I would have the same issues. But as a casual fan of superhero movies, I liked The La... Read More...

Franchise Fred Blu-Ray Review: Deadpool

The record breaking biggest R-rated superhero movie of all time is now available to own on Blu-ray, and it is worth it. First of all, the movie looks great in HD. You can see all he detail in the Deadpool face ... Read More...

Franchise Fred Blu-ray Review: Ip Man 3

When Ip Man 3 came out in January, I got to interview Donnie Yen and Mike Tyson. I didn’t have time to write my review before I left for Sundance, so now I get to review the Blu-ray. The third in Yen’s saga of ... Read More...

Franchise Fred Blu-ray Review: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Collector’s Edition

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is sort of the sequel you get when you give the director of the grindhouse original some resources, but not really because it’s still Cannon Films. Even with Cannon, it’s clearly m... Read More...

Franchise Fred Blu-ray Review: Creed Is Why I’m Franchise Fred

Creed is why I’m Franchise Fred, because time adds layers to stories. What was a plot device for Rocky IV now paved the way for the story of a son’s struggle for identity, forgiveness and allows him to make an ... Read More...

Franchise Fred Blu-ray Review: The Toxic Avenger Collection

The Toxic Avenger was an essential franchise for Franchise Fred growing up. I remember when I discovered there was not only Toxic Avenger II, but Toxic Avenger III on VHS. Then when I first became a journalist,... Read More...

Franchise Fred Interview: Greg LaSalle on Colossus in Deadpool

The X-Men movies had actor Daniel Cudmore play Colossus. Cudmore is a big, imposing figure, but when you see Colossus in the Deadpool movie, it’s a whole new Colossus. Now larger than human, this Colossus was c... Read More...

SPECTRE Blu-ray Review: Franchise Fred Approves!

Bond (Daniel Craig) following Marco Sciarra through the Dia de los Muertos procession in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures/EON Productions’ action adventure SPECTRE. Tolsa Square, Mexico City. ... Read More...

Franchise Fred Interview: Donnie Yen And Mike Tyson On Ip Man 3

I have been waiting for Ip Man 3 for a long time. Ip Man is a great character for Donnie Yen to play because he is gracious and modest, yet the world’s greatest fighter when pushed. Ip Man told the story of how... Read More...

'TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES' Sequel Movie Title Revealed?

Exclusive Interview: Fred Armisen On The LEGO Ninjago Movie

Exclusive Interview: The LEGO Ninjago Movie Director Charlie Bean

Stranger Things, Dream Warriors And More Pose For Year of Fear

Long Beach Comic Con: COSPLAY

A JOKER Origin Movie Without Jared Leto Announced

THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD Movie Passes & Prize Pack Giveaway

Firewatch Will Take 5 Hours to Beat?!

The NEED FOR SPEED PAYBACK Trailer is Here!

“Injustice 2” Launch Trailer

LEGO® MARVEL SUPER HEROES 2 Available November 14th!

DLC Characters Revealed for Injustice 2

Nintendo to ruin Christmas again with the Mini Super Nintendo!

MIRROR’S EDGE CATALYST Closed Beta Impressions & Review.

Here it is: Your San Diego Comic Con 2014 Friday Schedule!

The Best Costumes (Cosplay) From WonderCon 2017

Spotlight on Cosplayer Sarah Storm

STAR WARS CELEBRATION! Follow Us On Instagram!

Closer Look At STAR WARS VII Empire And Kylo Ren Lightsaber

STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2015 Pic Dump!

The Force Awakens ‘Sith’ Lightsaber Replicated For Cosplay!

New Members Join the Hero Team In 'Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 2'

Jackie Chan Announces New Jackie Chan Adventures Cartoons

Exclusive Interview: The LEGO Ninjago Movie Producers Chris McKay and Dan Lin