Alien Cubed

The Matrix Reloaded (2003) it’s time for the sequels that James was so sure did not exist, this time we dive into Neo dreaming of electric squids, we meet lots of new forgettable characters and then spend 2 hours trying to find a guy who works at Timpsons. enjoy! 

THE MATRIX (1999) We are back, and starting off 2024 with a green tint.  Do The Franchise are finally doing the Matrix franchise and will talk all things green and sci fi, robot squids, kung fu in leather and, according to Jake’s Mum, Keanu Reeves turning into an alien. 

We are back for Halloween and starting a new chapter of Do The Franchise!  this week we will be discussing our favourite spooky pics for Halloween night and revisiting a cult classic. 

Alien Covenant (2017) This is the long awaited prequel sequel remake thing that is Alien Covenant, working title "Prometheus II"  We discuss all things alien and sci fi, how many Fassbenders is too many, and whether or not Ridley Scott is trying to build a shared universe out of all his movies. 

Prometheus (2012)  This time, we are reviewing an absolute classic, we discuss what makes a true prequel, poor choices by ignorant scientists, and the Prometheus school of running away from falling spaceships! 

The Christmas special is here,  this time we put to bed an argument on what defines a Christmas film, we discuss how many movies have other Christmas movies within them, and James shares his disappoint with modern franchises!  Merry Christmas Everyone

Alien: Resurrection (1997)  Do not watch this movie!  listen to this podcast, it’s much shorter We discuss how resurrecting a franchise isn’t always good for the franchise, comparisons to Jaws the Revenge and we are sure that Apple wishes they had patented Breath ID.  Enjoy! 

This Halloween we have decided to take a different route, rules are simple enough...  1 horror/thriller that has won a major award.  1 horror/thriller that is underrated and never won any awards (but probably should have)   let us know your choices in the comments!  Enjoy. 

Alien 3 (1992) in this sequel, no one can hear you yawn, because the soundtrack is really loud. This time we discuss the darker tones, literally. The director who never wants to talk about his film ever again, and comparing the theatrical cut v the assembly cut. 

(Aliens 1986) We are back with Aliens, the long awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s masterpiece. We discuss the significant “dollar value”, The crazy perfectionist  James Cameron, and quotes quotes, quotes, this movie is SO quotable… “Game Over Man! Game Over!”