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Being a film critic is not that hard, but writing a script for a quality sequel is a real challenge. Join our hosts as they discuss cinema’s most beloved and hated franchises, analyzing each installment from a screenwriting perspective, before finally pitching their own original ideas as to how they would structure a new sequel based upon the lessons learned over the course of dissecting an entire franchise. Too many movie podcasts is not a good thing... but too many movie sequels doesn’t have to be!

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