The MPU exists to prove people wrong when they say "Sequels are never better than the originals". Join Micah and Jordan McCaw as they analyze and discuss film franchises. Do they hold up, how do the sequels interact with the overarching narrative, is said franchise any good? Sometimes they cover movies they love, sometimes they cover movies they hate! Join us and become a part of the the MPU.
Patreon Unlocked: Trainspotting w/ Case Aiken
Trainspotting (1996) · Sep 13, 2024
The Equalizer 3
The Equalizer 3 (2023) · Sep 6, 2024
The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 2 (2018) · Aug 30, 2024
The Equalizer
The Equalizer (2014) · Aug 23, 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine & a Goodbye to Marvel
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) · Aug 9, 2024
Aparajito
Aparajito (1956) · Jul 26, 2024
Pather Panchali
Pather Panchali (1955) · Jul 19, 2024
Spider-Man 3
Spider-Man 3 (2007) · Jul 5, 2024
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2 (2004) · Jun 28, 2024
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) · Jun 7, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) · May 31, 2024
War for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) · May 24, 2024
There Will Be Blood - 5 Year Anniversary
There Will Be Blood (2007) · May 17, 2024
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes w/ Case Aiken
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) · May 10, 2024
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) · May 3, 2024
Planet of the Apes (2001) w/ Jeremy Eden
Planet of the Apes (2001) · Apr 26, 2024
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) · Apr 19, 2024
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) · Apr 12, 2024
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) · Apr 5, 2024
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) · Mar 29, 2024
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes (1968) · Mar 22, 2024
Lethal Weapon 4 w/ Jeremy & Dan Eden
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) · Mar 15, 2024
Lethal Weapon 3
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) · Mar 8, 2024
Lethal Weapon 2
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) · Mar 1, 2024
Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon (1987) · Feb 23, 2024
The Ring Two
The Ring Two (2005) · Feb 9, 2024
Ocean's Eight
Ocean's Eight (2018) · Jan 26, 2024
Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Thirteen (2007) · Jan 19, 2024
Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Twelve (2004) · Jan 12, 2024
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven (2001) · Jan 5, 2024
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) · Dec 29, 2023
Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle (2023) · Dec 22, 2023
The Flash
The Flash (2023) · Dec 15, 2023
Insidious: The Red Door
Insidious: The Red Door (2023) · Dec 8, 2023
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Marvels
The Marvels (2023) · Nov 24, 2023
Underworld: Blood Wars
Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) · Nov 17, 2023
Underworld: Awakening
Underworld: Awakening (2012) · Nov 10, 2023
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) · Nov 3, 2023
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) - Halloween Special
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) · Oct 31, 2023
Underworld: Evolution
Underworld: Evolution (2006) · Oct 27, 2023
Underworld
Underworld (2003) · Oct 20, 2023
Patreon Unlocked: Incredibles 2
Incredibles 2 (2018) · Oct 13, 2023
Patreon Unlocked: The Incredibles
The Incredibles (2004) · Oct 6, 2023
The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse
The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (1960) · Sep 29, 2023
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) · Sep 22, 2023
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler w/ Michael Combs
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler (1922) · Sep 15, 2023
Blade: Trinity w/ Jeremy & Dan Eden
Blade: Trinity (2004) · Sep 8, 2023
Blade w/ Kutter Callaway
Blade (1998) · Aug 25, 2023
Pitch Perfect 3
Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) · Aug 18, 2023
Pitch Perfect 2
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) · Aug 11, 2023
Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect (2012) · Aug 4, 2023
The Dead Pool
The Dead Pool (1988) · Jul 28, 2023
Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact (1983) · Jul 21, 2023
The Enforcer
The Enforcer (1976) · Jul 14, 2023
Magnum Force w/ Lyle McCaw
Magnum Force (1973) · Jul 7, 2023
Dirty Harry
Dirty Harry (1971) · Jun 30, 2023
The New Mutants
The New Mutants (2020) · Jun 23, 2023
Dark Phoenix
Dark Phoenix (2019) · Jun 16, 2023
Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2 (2018) · Jun 9, 2023
Logan w/ Case Aiken
Logan (2017) · Jun 2, 2023
X-Men: Apocalypse
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) · May 19, 2023
4 Year Anniversary & Game Night
Game Night (2018) · May 17, 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) · May 12, 2023
X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) · Apr 28, 2023
The Wolverine w/ Jack O'Hara
The Wolverine (2013) · Apr 21, 2023
X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class (2011) · Apr 14, 2023
Three Colours: Red
Three Colors: Red (1994) · Apr 7, 2023
John Wick: Chapter 4
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) · Mar 31, 2023
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) · Mar 24, 2023
Scream VI w/ Scott Thomas
Scream VI (2023) · Mar 17, 2023
Three Colours: White
Three Colors: White (1994) · Mar 10, 2023
Three Colours: Blue
Three Colors: Blue (1993) · Mar 3, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) · Feb 24, 2023
X-Men Origins: Wolverine w/ Kateri Warnick
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) · Feb 17, 2023
X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) · Feb 10, 2023
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) · Jan 20, 2023
For a Few Dollars More
For a Few Dollars More (1965) · Jan 13, 2023
A Fistful of Dollars
A Fistful of Dollars (1964) · Jan 6, 2023
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish w/ Rebekah McCaw
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) · Dec 30, 2022
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) · Dec 23, 2022
Freddy vs. Jason w/ Jeremy & Dan Eden
Freddy vs. Jason (2003) · Dec 16, 2022
Wes Craven's New Nightmare w/ Mike Natale & Tom Lorenzo
Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) · Dec 9, 2022
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) · Dec 2, 2022
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) · Nov 25, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) · Nov 18, 2022
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master w/ Pat Stango & Clayton Gumbert
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) · Nov 11, 2022
A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) · Nov 4, 2022
Halloween Special The Snowman *Watch Along*
The Snowman (2017) · Oct 31, 2022
Black Adam
Black Adam (2022) · Oct 28, 2022
A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge w/ Trevin & Alyssia Alger
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) · Oct 21, 2022
A Nightmare On Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) · Oct 14, 2022
The Kid Who Would Be King w/ Shane O'Hara & Jack O'Hara
The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) · Oct 7, 2022
Back to the Future Part III w/ Jeremy & Dan Eden
Back to the Future Part III (1990) · Sep 30, 2022
Back to the Future Part II w/ Max Miller
Back to the Future Part II (1989) · Sep 23, 2022
The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) · Sep 2, 2022
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) · Aug 26, 2022
The Last Jedi w/ Michael Combs
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) · Aug 19, 2022
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) · Aug 12, 2022
The Force Awakens w/ Kutter Callaway
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) · Aug 5, 2022
Ong-Bak 3
Ong Bak 3 (2010) · Jul 29, 2022
Ong Bak 2: The Beginning
Ong Bak 2 (2008) · Jul 22, 2022
Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) · Jul 15, 2022
Lightyear
Lightyear (2022) · Jul 8, 2022
Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior w/ Mike Hanford
Ong-Bak (2003) · Jul 1, 2022
Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) · Jun 24, 2022
Jurassic World: Dominion
Jurassic World Dominion (2022) · Jun 17, 2022
Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) · Jun 10, 2022
The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) · Jun 3, 2022
Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi (1983) · May 27, 2022
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back (1980) · May 20, 2022
3 Year Anniversary & Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) · May 17, 2022
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) · May 13, 2022
Star Wars
Star Wars (1977) · May 6, 2022
Patreon Unlocked: Space Jam: A New Legacy
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) · Apr 29, 2022
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) · Apr 22, 2022
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw w/ Shane O'Hara
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) · Apr 8, 2022
The Fate of the Furious
The Fate of the Furious (2017) · Apr 1, 2022
Furious 7 w/ Brayden Morales
Furious 7 (2015) · Mar 25, 2022
Fast & Furious 6
Fast & Furious 6 (2013) · Mar 18, 2022
Fast Five w/ Seth Decker
Fast Five (2011) · Mar 11, 2022
Fast & Furious
Fast & Furious (2009) · Mar 4, 2022
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift w/ Rachel Quirky Schenk
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) · Feb 25, 2022
2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) · Feb 18, 2022
The Fast & the Furious w/ Olivia Corin
The Fast and the Furious (2001) · Feb 11, 2022
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum w/ Shane O'Hara
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) · Feb 4, 2022
John Wick: Chapter 2 w/ Evan Kunze
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) · Jan 28, 2022
Scream (2022)
Scream (2022) · Jan 21, 2022
John Wick w/ Matt Storm aka Stormageddon
John Wick (2014) · Jan 14, 2022
The Matrix Resurrections
The Matrix Resurrections (2021) · Jan 7, 2022
The Matrix Revolutions
The Matrix Revolutions (2003) · Dec 31, 2021
Spider-Man: No Way Home w/ Dan Eden
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) · Dec 24, 2021
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) · Dec 17, 2021
The Matrix
The Matrix (1999) · Dec 10, 2021
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) · Dec 3, 2021
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) · Nov 26, 2021
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) · Nov 19, 2021
Scream 4 w/ Mike Natale & Tom Lorenzo
Scream 4 (2011) · Nov 5, 2021
Halloween Special Chaos Walking
Chaos Walking (2021) · Oct 31, 2021
Fear Street: Part Three - 1666
Fear Street: 1666 (2021) · Oct 8, 2021
Fear Street: Part One - 1994
Fear Street: 1994 (2021) · Sep 24, 2021
The Godfather: Part III
The Godfather Part III (1990) · Sep 17, 2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) · Sep 10, 2021
The Godfather: Part II
The Godfather Part II (1974) · Sep 3, 2021
The Godfather
The Godfather (1972) · Aug 27, 2021
The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad (2021) · Aug 20, 2021
Wonder Woman 1984
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) · Aug 13, 2021
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Black Widow
Black Widow (2021) · Jul 16, 2021
Justice League
Justice League (2017) · Jul 9, 2021
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman (2017) · Jul 2, 2021
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice w/ Jeremy Eden
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) · Jun 18, 2021
Man of Steel w/ Brayden Morales & Logan Poindexter
Man of Steel (2013) · Jun 11, 2021
Before Midnight
Before Midnight (2013) · Jun 4, 2021
Before Sunset
Before Sunset (2004) · May 28, 2021
Before Sunrise
Before Sunrise (1995) · May 21, 2021
2 Year Anniversary & the Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure?
The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure (1994) · May 17, 2021
The Dark Knight Rises w/ Pat Stango & Clayton Gumbert
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) · May 14, 2021
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight (2008) · May 7, 2021
Batman Begins
Batman Begins (2005) · Apr 30, 2021
Unbreakable
Unbreakable (2000) · Apr 9, 2021
Batman & Robin w/ Rachel Quirky Schenk
Batman & Robin (1997) · Apr 2, 2021
Batman Forever
Batman Forever (1995) · Mar 26, 2021
Batman Returns
Batman Returns (1992) · Mar 19, 2021
Batman w/ Kevin & Will Hines
Batman (1989) · Mar 12, 2021
Hannibal Rising
Hannibal Rising (2007) · Mar 5, 2021
Red Dragon
Red Dragon (2002) · Feb 26, 2021
Hannibal w/ Marco Trentini
Hannibal (2001) · Feb 19, 2021
The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) · Feb 12, 2021
Manhunter
Manhunter (1986) · Feb 5, 2021
Patreon Unlocked: Monsters University w/ Jason Wells
Monsters University (2013) · Jan 29, 2021
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) · Jan 22, 2021
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) · Jan 15, 2021
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) · Jan 8, 2021
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) · Jan 1, 2021
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl w/ Sara Faith
Terminator: Dark Fate
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) · Dec 18, 2020
Terminator: Genisys
Terminator Genisys (2015) · Dec 11, 2020
Terminator: Salvation
Terminator Salvation (2009) · Dec 4, 2020
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) · Nov 27, 2020
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) · Nov 20, 2020
The Terminator
The Terminator (1984) · Nov 13, 2020
Insidious: The Last Key
Insidious: The Last Key (2018) · Nov 6, 2020
Insidious: Chapter 3
Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) · Oct 30, 2020
Insidious: Chapter 2 w/ Seth Decker
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) · Oct 23, 2020
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) · Oct 9, 2020
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018) · Oct 2, 2020
Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster w/ Amy Johnston
Ip Man 2 (2010) · Sep 18, 2020
The World's End
The World's End (2013) · Sep 4, 2020
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead (2004) · Aug 21, 2020
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) · Aug 14, 2020
Jurassic World w/ Olivia Corin
Jurassic World (2015) · Aug 7, 2020
Jurassic Park III w/ Jeremy & Dan Eden
Jurassic Park III (2001) · Jul 31, 2020
The Lost World: Jurassic Park w/ Nick Turner & Lyra Smith
Jurassic Park (1993) · Jul 24, 2020
Jurassic Park w/ Kyle Woolard
Jurassic Park (1993) · Jul 17, 2020
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) · Jul 10, 2020
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) · Jul 3, 2020
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) · Jun 26, 2020
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King w/ Rebekah McCaw
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) · Jun 19, 2020
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) · Jun 12, 2020
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring w/ Grayson Phelps
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) · Jun 5, 2020
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) · May 29, 2020
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) · May 22, 2020
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) · May 15, 2020
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games (2012) · May 8, 2020
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 w/ Chloe Lindgren
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012) · May 1, 2020
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 w/ Lauren Panter
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) · Apr 24, 2020
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) · Apr 17, 2020
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) · Apr 10, 2020
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) · Mar 20, 2020
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) · Mar 13, 2020
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) · Mar 6, 2020
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) · Feb 28, 2020
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) · Feb 21, 2020
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) · Feb 14, 2020
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) · Feb 7, 2020
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) · Jan 31, 2020
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) · Jan 24, 2020
Toy Story w/ Daniel Grissom
Toy Story (1995) · Dec 27, 2019
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) · Dec 20, 2019
Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame (2019) · Dec 13, 2019
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel (2019) · Dec 6, 2019
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) · Nov 29, 2019
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) · Nov 22, 2019
Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok (2017) · Nov 8, 2019
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) · Nov 1, 2019
Halloween Special Fantastic Four (2015)
Fantastic Four (2015) · Oct 31, 2019
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) · Oct 25, 2019
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange (2016) · Oct 18, 2019
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War (2016) · Oct 11, 2019
Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After (2010) · Sep 27, 2019
Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third (2007) · Sep 20, 2019
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) · Aug 23, 2019
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) · Aug 23, 2019
Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) · Aug 15, 2019
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) · Aug 9, 2019
Thor: The Dark World
Thor: The Dark World (2013) · Aug 2, 2019
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) · Jul 20, 2019
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) · Jul 11, 2019
Marvel's The Avengers
The Avengers (2012) · Jun 21, 2019
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) · Jun 14, 2019
The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk (2008) · May 24, 2019
