‘The Franchise’ Review: HBO’s Superhero Movie Satire Quickly Runs Out of Fresh Things to Mock
Himesh Patel leads the comedy produced by Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes, set behind the scenes of a big-budget comic book adaptation.
Roush Review: Satirizing the Sausage-Making of a Superhero ‘Franchise’
From producer-writers of 'Veep' and 'Succession,' HBO's 'The Franchise' spoofs the anxieties and chaos on the set of a big-budget superhero fantasy
‘The Franchise’ review: What’s the opposite of satire? HBO’s comedy skewering the movie business attempts to find out
Hollywood loves a navel-gazing satire about the movie business. Audiences do too, when given a good reason, from the upbeat mockery of 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain,” to the excoriation of a studio executive in 1992’s “The Player,
‘The Franchise’ Review: HBO’s High-Flying Superhero Satire
Which is a stealth joke within “Tecto,” and “The Franchise,” and a mischievous stroke of satire that transcends an already absorbing storyline. Mr. Anderson is the Journal’s TV critic.
‘The Franchise' Review: Sam Mendes' HBO Comedy Is an Unrelenting Evisceration of Cinematic Universes
British satire of Hollywood's top export goes behind-the-scenes of a fictional movie franchise to berate the artistic and moral bankruptcies driving modern blockbusters.
The Franchise Star Compares His MCU Experience To HBOs Chaotic Superhero Movie Satire
EXCLUSIVE: DanielBrhl addresses the differences between HBO's satirical comedy series The Franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
James Bond director Sam Mendes casts doubt on a 007 return
Sam Mendes doesn’t think he will be returning to the James Bond franchise. The 59-year-old director helmed 2012’s ‘Skyfall’ ...
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Skyfall & Spectre Director Sam Mendes Addresses Potential Return to 007 Franchise
Mendes took over the 007 franchise back in 2012 with the critical and financial hit Skyfall, which was a much-needed boost ...
How Sam Mendes and Jez Butterworth Brought a New and Improved Version of “The Hills of California” to Broadway
The playwright Jez Butterworth recently had perhaps the most eventful recording session in the history of “Stagecraft,” ...
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Sam Mendes on Returning to James Bond: “Never Say Never”
Sam Mendes reflects on his time with the spy franchise and how it reflects his newest project, HBO's 'The Franchise.' ...
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THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Brings Sam Mendes & Jez Butterworth Back To Broadway
One of the most dynamic theatrical duos of the modern era, director Sam Mendes and playwright Jez Butterworth, return to ...
‘The Hills of California’ Review: Sam Mendes and Jez Butterworth Deliver a Dream of a Broadway Drama
Writer Jez Butterworth and Mendes have streamlined the work, making it more efficient and richly rewarding, anchored by Laura ...
When mom dies and the truth spills out
Jez Butterworth’s new play, “The Hills of California,” tells a familiar story of showbiz ambitions and sibling rivalries.
How to watch The Franchise online from anywhere – stream Sam Mendes' superhero satire
Legendary satirist Armando Iannucci turns his eye toward the Hollywood superhero franchise machine in his latest comedy, The ...
‘The Franchise’ Trailer: Richard E. Grant Mocks Marvel Method Acting in ‘Veep’ Creator’s Latest Workplace Comedy
The 'Veep' creator's latest workplace comedy 'The Franchise' stars Aya Cash, Himesh Patel, Richard E. Grant, and Billy ...