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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

The Franchise Addicts are joined by special guest Zach to talk through 1977s Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Check him out on all his platforms: https://open.substack.com/pub/zachonarthouse [https://open.substack.com/pub/zachonarthouse] Tik Tok: zachonarthouse Letterboxd: Zsmith33 The podcast episode covers the movie 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' and delves into the themes of wonder and obsession. The discussion explores the initial impressions of the movie, the first encounters with UFOs, and the character of Roy Neary and his journey into obsession. The themes of wonder and obsession are central to the narrative and are explored in depth throughout the conversation. The conversation delves into the themes of family dynamics, visual storytelling, and Spielberg's personal connection to the film. It explores the impact of family dynamics on the characters, the use of visual motifs and storytelling techniques, and the personal elements that Spielberg incorporated into the film. The conversation delves into Spielberg's visual mastery, favorite scenes and performances, the obsession with alien encounters, casting and character dynamics, consulting with UFO experts, interdimensionality, and concludes with ratings and final thoughts. Takeaways * Wonder and obsession are central themes in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. * The movie captures the emotional response of people who have had drastic encounters with UFOs. Family dynamics * Visual storytelling * Spielberg's personal connection to the film Spielberg's mastery of cinematography and visual storytelling * The emotional vulnerability and esoteric nature of Close Encounters Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Close Encounters * 28:21 The Wonder and Obsession of Roy Neary * 35:00 Visual Storytelling * 42:14 The Climactic Finale * 59:45 Visual Mastery of Close Encounters * 01:11:35 Consulting with UFO Experts * 01:16:41 Rating and Final Thoughts

Predator Badlands & Predator Franchise Rankings

The conversation covers the disnification of the Predator franchise, the use of practical effects and CGI, the reception and audience response to the film, and a humorous discussion about the Disneyfication of horror franchises. The conversation delves into the portrayal of characters in movies, highlighting the impact of video games on character development and the influence of video game dynamics on movie characters. It also explores the significance of character performances and the challenges of portraying dual roles within a single movie. The conversation methodically reviewed and ranked the Predator movie franchise, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each film. The themes of the franchise were explored, including the evolution of the Predator character and the impact of corporate influence on the franchise. The conversation covers the creation of a new franchise, specifically an Alien Invasion franchise, and discusses the challenges and excitement of building a movie franchise. It also delves into the exploration of various movie franchises and the anticipation of upcoming movies. Takeaways * Franchise Disnification * PG-13 Success Character portrayal in movies * Influence of video games on movie characters Franchise Ranking * Predator Movies * Franchise Themes Franchise Creation * Alien Invasion * Movie Franchises Chapters * 00:00 Predator Badlands: Disnification * 14:01 Disneyfication of Horror Franchises * 22:46 Character Portrayal in Movies * 40:50 Influence of Video Games on Movie Characters * 53:57 Franchise Ranking * 01:03:00 Next Franchise Reveal

Prey + Killer of Killers — The Franchise Finally Gets It Right

Luke, Chris, and Peter cover the two best Predator films since the original. Prey takes the hunt back to 1719 with a Comanche warrior who earned the franchise its best reviews in 35 years. Killer of Killers sends Vikings, samurai, and WWII pilots against the Yautja in an animated anthology that builds the first Predator cinematic universe. After weeks of suffering through sequels, the franchise finally delivers. Also: Michael Biehn joins the Predator kill club, Naru's dog is a 4,500-year-old breed, and the post-credits scene changes everything.Live at 8:15pm CT.🎙️ Part of the PodNation Media Network. Available on Roku.SUBSCRIBE for weekly franchise deep-dives, film analysis, and video essays.📍 Find us everywhere:Spotify: Franchise AddictsApple Podcasts: Franchise AddictsYouTube: @FranchiseAddictsLinktree: linktr.ee/podnationpods#Predator #Prey #KillerOfKillers #AmberMidthunder #DanTrachtenberg #FranchiseAddicts #MoviePodcast #FilmTwitter #PodernFamily #PodcastHQ #PodNationMedia🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6700067129982976

The Predator Trifecta — Three Sequels, No Schwarzenegger | Franchise Addicts

Luke, Chris, and Peter attempt to survive three Predator sequels in one night. Predator 2 moves the hunt to 1990s LA with Danny Glover and Gary Busey. Predators drops Adrien Brody on an alien planet and asks you to believe he's an action star. The Predator brings back Shane Black, the guy who wrote bad jokes in the original, to direct an entire movie that somehow makes even less sense than his jokes did. Three movies. No Arnold. One episode. Pray for us. Live at 8:15pm CT. 🎙️ Part of the PodNation Media Network. Available on Roku. SUBSCRIBE for weekly franchise deep-dives, film analysis, and video essays. 📍 Find us everywhere:Spotify: Franchise AddictsApple Podcasts: Franchise AddictsYouTube: @FranchiseAddictsLinktree: linktr.ee/podnationpods #Predator #Predator2 #Predators #ThePredator #DannyGlover #AdrienBrody #ShaneBlack #FranchiseAddicts #MoviePodcast #FilmTwitter #PodernFamily #PodcastHQ #PodNationMedia

Franchise Addicts: Predator (1987) - If it bleeds, we can kill it.

In this live-stream recording, the Franchise Addicts crew—Luke, Chris, and the team—trek deep into the jungle to hunt down the 1987 masterpiece that defined a generation of sci-fi horror: Predator.Join the Hunt:Who was your favorite member of Dutch's team? And honestly—if you were in the jungle, would you have "gotten to the choppa" in time? Let us know in the comments!Subscribe to Franchise Addicts for more deep dives into the films that shaped our obsession with cinema.#Predator #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #FranchiseAddicts #80sMovies #SciFiHorror #MoviePodcast #GetToTheChoppa #StanWinston #ActionMovies #MovieReview #ClassicCinema