I've had a premonition! You listen to this podcast and then fall into a Rube Goldberg machine. On this episode, we're looking at the Final Destination franchise, starring the great Tony Todd. We've been on planes, trains, and automobiles, but we have yet to explore a boat tragedy. Join surviving writers, Ian, Sam, and Spencer– and special guest Mike Bedard (/Film, Looper)– as we assess the convoluted rules of death, the 2000-ness of teens in these movies, and the invisible hand of...life? All aboard the final voyage of the worst cruise ever.

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It's the Before Trilogy! In 1994, a couple met on a train in Vienna. In 2003, they re-met and started over together. In 2012, they confronted the problems in their relationship. And in 2210 they are doing it all over again, and again, and again. Join Richard Linklater's ghostwriters, Ian, Sam, Spencer, and returning guest Emi Schaufeld (Rockstar Games), as we ask the questions people have been asking since Bill Clinton's presidency: How do we secure the rights to Ethan Hawke's and Julie Delpy's likenesses? What picturesque European cities are left in a post-apocalyptic wasteland? Is it better to live forever as a robot or a vampire? Only time will tell.

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We're taking care of business and working overtime to craft yet another Brett Ratner masterpiece. Join the three dude bro friends, Ian, Sam, and Jimmy Cork, who are all deeply unhappy in the late stage capitalism workforce and are desperately searching for a way out. Plus, Spencer buzzes in from his graveyard shift at the graveyard to share his thoughts about someone who, for legal reasons, is not Scott Rudin. Will the Kevin Spacey Innocence Project succeed? Will the gang bring down the tyrannical Pinkberry Corporation? Will they outrun the law and the president's goons? Will "The Brutalist" "Fight Club" and "The Hangover" be involved in some way? Tune in to find out. Submit your AI resume to @Sequels2pod

In the words of every sequel ever made, "The world is changing." This sequel, we're visiting our aristocratic friends at Downton Abbey, ahead of the release of their final(?) movie: The Grand Finale. This very special episode is hosted by Sam Purdell, though younger sisters Ian and Spencer are sure to have some resentment. Also joining the family is special guest Billy Frolick, writer of "Downtrodden Abbey" and Paw Patrol: The Movie. Together, they prepare the estate for visitors once again, only this time, it's a bat mitzvah. How will the family deal with the Great Depression, the Hindenburg Disaster, and the return of the Dowager Countess from beyond the grave? How does Beetlejuice fit into all of this? Find out in Downton Abbey: A Jew Era.

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See The Naked Gun, in theaters now. But also listen to the Naked Gun 4 (to the 44th power) right now. Somehow Leslie Neilsen returned; and he does exactly what you think he would do in LA in the mid 90's: exonerate his best friend Nordberg, who has been arrested for several serious crimes. Also, this is a Christmas movie. Also, there's a papal conclave. Merry Chrimesmas, your honor. Amen.

Ka-Chow! We're returning to Pixar and old Lightning McQueen with Cars! Join Ian, Spencer, Jimmy Cork, and special guest Kath Davis, as we give justice to Sally by allowing her to practice law once again, while also giving justice to Mater by sending him to jail. All of your questions about car biology will be answered, whether you like it or not. Who is the evil billionaire car in this story? What car-spiracy will be uncovered by the Radiator Springs gang? How are cars born? Everything is about to change!

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Anne Hathaway is back, with more political power than ever. In this sequel, Queen Mia travels from Genovia back to her home country of America on a dangerous diplomatic mission. Mia must convince the United Nations to broker a deal to prevent Gen-exit. The escalating tensions are not helped by the sexual tension between Mia and her headstrong political adversary. Join Ian, Sam, Spencer, and special guest, Audrey Black (Best Night Ever comedy show)- and not so special guest Jimmy Cork- as we answer the burning questions fans of the books and movies have had for years: will Mia and Michael be together? Will Michael's robot become sentient and kill us all? Will Julie Andrews rap?...Yes

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"In Max Landis' Bright-est day, in Christopher Nolan's Darkest Knight, I wish I may, I wish I might..."

Before the Gunnverse and the Snyderverse, there was the short-lived Campbellverse from 2011-2011. Now, Ryan Reynolds' Hal Jordan is back, armed with willpower and many different business ventures. Join Spencer, Ian, and Jimmy Cork (filling in for Sam Purdell) and return to Oa.

What prop comedy constructs will Hal build? What three villains may or may not be inspired by Justin Baldoni? How will birds be weaponized? How does Robert Smigel fit into all of this? Tune in to find out. Brought to you by Pepsi: For those who think green.

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