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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA 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.
Recent episodes include "MCU Episode 29 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)" (16 October 2026, 110 minutes), "MCU Episode 28 - Avengers: Endgame Encore" (9 October 2026, 69 minutes), and "MCU Episode 27 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)" (30 September 2026, 112 minutes).
Once Upon a Franchise publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 74 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for Once Upon a Franchise is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Once Upon a Franchise requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Once Upon a Franchise's contact route on record: verified email.
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This week, Manel and Ren fall into the dark side of the multiverse with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . Sam Raimi brings gothic horror, relentless creativity, and a lot of blood to the MCU, with Elizabeth...
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Seven years later, Marvel is asking us to take our seats again with Avengers: Endgame Encore. The 2019 blockbuster returned to cinemas, featuring four new teasers for Avengers: Doomsday . In this special episode, Manel...
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Peter Parker's identity is exposed, Doctor Strange's spell goes wrong, and the multiverse comes knocking. Manel and Ren rewatch Spider-Man: No Way Home and ask whether it's the smartest use of fan service in the MCU...
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Seven thousand years of secrets, one impossible family, and the birth of a god that could end the world. This week, Manel and Ren dive into Chloé Zhao’s Eternals , Marvel’s most visually ambitious and structurally...
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This week, Manel and Ren head from a San Francisco valet stand to a hidden mythical village to break down Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings — Marvel’s first Asian-led blockbuster and, quite possibly, one of its...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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<p>Manel and Ren journey to the hidden kingdom of Wakanda to discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Black Panther (2018). They break down why Ryan Coogler’s film remains a pivotal cornerstone of the MCU, balancing...
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<p>In this episode, Manel and Ren dive into the neon-soaked, synth-driven "personality transplant" that is Thor: Ragnarok. They break down how director Taika Waititi stripped away the God of Thunder’s Shakespearean...
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<p>Pack your bags for Queens because this week Manel and Ren are suiting up for the wall-crawler’s definitive solo debut in the MCU: Spider-Man: Homecoming! They're diving deep into why Tom Holland’s awkward, hopeful...
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<p>Join Manel and Ren as they explore the heart and the "hiccups" of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. From the sophisticated thematic layering of the Gamora-Nebula fallout to the divisive MCU’s "humor problem", they’re...
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<p>Join Manel and Ren as they open their minds to discuss Doctor Strange (2016), the MCU’s mind-bending foray into the mystical arts. They dive into Stephen Strange’s journey from arrogance to enlightenment, Benedict...
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<p>Join Manel and Ren as they pick their sides to discuss Captain America: Civil War (2016), the high-stakes political thriller that fractured the Avengers. They explore the dense themes of accountability and vengeance...
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<p>Join Manel and Ren as they shrink down to discuss Ant-Man (2015), the MCU’s refreshing palette cleanser. They dive into its unique heist-movie structure, the passing of the mantle from Hank Pym to Scott Lang, and...
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<p>Join Manel and Ren as they tackle Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), debating whether it’s a misunderstood deconstruction of heroism or a victim of its own ambition. They dive into Tony Stark’s god complex, the...
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<p>Join Manel and Ren as they analyze Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), discussing why James Gunn's film represents the peak of MCU humor and visual originality. They focus on the powerful central theme of redemption...
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<p>Manel and Ren tackle the MCU's landmark political thriller, Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). As they dissect the fall of S.H.I.E.L.D., they debate the film's biggest strengths (the phenomenal hand-to-hand...
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