Once Upon a Franchise

A weekly podcast where film critics Manuel São Bento and Ren Vieira revisit every installment of major movie franchises. From iconic blockbusters to hidden gems, each episode dives deep into one title, blending critical insight with passionate, friendly banter. Join us on a cinematic journey through the franchises that shaped pop culture - one film (or show) at a time.

Once Upon a Franchise is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  MCU Episode 23 - Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

  Aug 29, 20261h 25m

  Peter Parker trades New York for a European class trip in Spider-Man: Far From Home — and finds Elementals, a mysterious hero named Mysterio, and the crushing weight of Tony Stark's legacy waiting for him instead. Manel and Ren dig into Jake Gyllenhaal's all-in performance, two of the best action sequences the wall-crawler has ever had, while also discussing the haphazard city-hopping and a Stark throughline that finally makes the “Iron Man Jr.” critique stick.

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  MCU Episode 22 - Avengers: Endgame (2019)

  Aug 7, 20261h 58m

  Manuel and Ren assemble for the culmination of a decade-long cinematic journey to unpack the massive spectacle that is Avengers: Endgame. They break down how Anthony and Joe Russo’s film balances the heartbreaking aftermath of Infinity War with an emotionally charged time-heist that honors eleven years of storytelling. From the tragic, beautifully earned character arcs of Iron Man and Captain America to the thematic weight of grief, sacrifice, and legacy, they analyze how Earth's Mightiest Heroes stick the landing in a deeply satisfying conclusion to the Infinity Saga.

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  MCU Episode 21 - Captain Marvel (2019)

  Jul 27, 202654 min

  Did Captain Marvel stick the landing, or did it get lost in the 90s nostalgia? Manuel São Bento and Ren Vieira unpack Carol Danvers' origin story while discussing the film's thematic core, character arcs, and its overall place within the Infinity Saga.

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  MCU Episode 20 - Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

  Jul 3, 202650 min

  Manel and Ren shrink down to dissect Marvel’s attempt at a superhero palate cleanser, Ant-Man and the Wasp . They break down whether this low-stakes adventure successfully provides a lighthearted breath of fresh air after the emotional devastation of Avengers: Infinity War , or if it ultimately settles for a formulaic, non-urgent narrative structure that functions more like an inconsequential filler episode.

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  MCU Episode 19 - Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

  Jun 27, 20261h 46m

  Manel and Ren embark on a historic cosmic journey to dissect the massive cultural phenomenon that is Avengers: Infinity War (2018). They break down how Anthony and Joe Russo masterfully execute an unprecedented ensemble balancing act, turning a sprawling superhero crossover into an intense, planet-hopping war film where the antagonist takes center stage.

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