Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) | The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Join us on The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning as we look back at each film in the iconic action franchise.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the fifth entry in the series and the first directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. Listen as they share their thoughts on the film, discuss the introduction of Isla Faust and question if Solomon Lane is the franchise’s best villain.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)
Directed by: Christopher McQuarrieScreenplay by: Christopher McQuarrieStory by: Christopher McQuarrie, Drew PearceBased on Mission: Impossible by: Bruce GellerStarring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Alec Baldwin
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The Karate Kid (1984) | The Road to Karate Kid: Legends

Join us on The Road to Karate Kid: Legends as we look back at each film in the beloved martial arts franchise.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the original film: The Karate Kid. Listen as they share their thoughts on the film, discuss the impact it had on their childhoods and praise the Academy Award-nominated performance of Pat Morita.
The Karate Kid (1984)
Directed by: John G. AvildsenWritten by: Robert Mark KamenStarring: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka
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Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) | The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Join us on The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning as we look back at each film in the iconic action franchise.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the fourth entry in the series directed by Brad Bird, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Listen as they share their thoughts on the film, discuss how it sets up the rest of the franchise and marvel at Tom Cruise’s crazy climbing stunt.
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
Directed by:  Brad BirdWritten by: Josh Appelbaum, André NemecBased on Mission: Impossible by: Bruce GellerStarring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Josh Holloway, Anil Kapoor, Léa Seydoux
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Mission: Impossible III (2006) | The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Join us on The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning as we look back at each film in the iconic action franchise.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the third entry in the series directed by J.J. Abrams, Mission: Impossible III. Listen as they share their thoughts on the film, reflect on the introduction of Julia and Benji to the series and ponder if this is Tom Cruise’s best acting performance in the series.
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Directed by: J. J. AbramsWritten by: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, J. J. AbramsBased on Mission: Impossible by: Bruce GellerStarring: Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames, Michelle Monaghan, Billy Crudup, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Keri Russell, Maggie Q, Laurence Fishburne
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Mission: Impossible II (2000) | The Road To Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Join us on The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning as we look back at each film in the iconic action franchise.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the second entry in the series directed by John Woo, Mission: Impossible II. Listen as they share their thoughts on the film, discuss how John Woo’s style clashes with the franchise and talk about how the film depicts Australia.
Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Directed by: John WooScreenplay by: Robert TowneStory by: Ronald D. Moore, Brannon BragaBased on Mission: Impossible by: Bruce GellerStarring: Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandiwe Newton, Richard Roxburgh, John Polson, Brendan Gleeson, Rade Šerbedžija, Ving Rhames
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Mission: Impossible (1996) | The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Join us on The Road to Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning as we look back at each film in the iconic action franchise.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the first entry in the series directed by Brian De Palma, Mission: Impossible. Listen as they share their thoughts on the film, discuss who is the antagonist of the film and remark on all the elements first introduced here that are now staples of the franchise.
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Directed by: Brian De PalmaScreenplay by: David Koepp, Robert TowneStory by: David Koepp, Steven ZaillianBased on Mission: Impossible by: Bruce GellerStarring: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Henry Czerny, Emmanuelle Béart, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames, Kristin Scott Thomas, Vanessa Redgrave
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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) - The Road to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Join us on The Road to Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as we look back at each film in the iconic rom-com series.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the second film in the franchise, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Listen to hear their thoughts on the film, debate if Bridget is justified in her actions and question if the Thailand section of the film is problematic.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
Directed by: Beeban KidronScreenplay by: Andrew Davies, Helen Fielding, Richard Curtis, Adam BrooksBased on Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason by: Helen FieldingStarring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones
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