Best Madden Franchise Podcasts (2024)

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Ghostbusters 2 (1989): Why Does This Sequel Get So Much Hate?! 1:00:14

3h ago1:00:14

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Ben & Rob sit on a throne of blood and discuss ‘Ghostbusters 2’, the hotly anticipated and much maligned sequel to the classic original that everyone loves to hate but can’t pinpoint why. Released in 1989, ‘Ghostbusters 2’ made Columbia Pictures over two hundred million dollars richer but was still considered a flop, despite bringing back the full …

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Modern Times (1936): How Can A Film This Old Be This Maddeningly Relevant?! 1:00:51

5d ago1:00:51

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Ben & Rob rage against the machines for the second episode of their Charlie Chaplin series with the incomparable ‘Modern Times’. Released to critical and commercial acclaim in 1936, this was Chaplin’s first ‘talkie’ whilst also arguably the very last movie of the silent era. Confused yet? Well hold onto your bowler hat; this rabbit hole only gets d…

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Ghostbusters (1984): We Kick Off Our Full Franchise Coverage With Ben's All Time Favourite Film?! 59:01

12d ago59:01

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Ben & Rob cross the streams for ‘Ghostbusters’, kicking off their series covering every Ghostbustin’ movie ever! Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis and Ernie Hudson and directed by Ivan Reitman, this 1984 film was not only a smash hit critically and commercially but has been loved and revered since then,…

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The Kid (1921): Our First Look At Cinema's First Superstar, First Child Star and First Dramedy! 57:26

16d ago57:26

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Ben & Rob shut their mouths and open their eyes to silent movies, with the first movie in their three part series on Charlie Chaplin, his films and his legacy. 1921’s ‘The Kid’ was a film of hundreds of movie firsts - the first ever film to mix comedy and drama, starring the first ever child star and featuring Chaplin’s first wife; what better plac…

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Poor Things (2023): Emma Stone Appears In The Nude, Causes a Feud and Marries A Dude 1:08:47

23d ago1:08:47

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Ben & Rob pick at the stitches holding ‘Poor Things’ together as they finish their coverage of the 2024 Oscars season with the film Ben has been DYING to cover since we began. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and many more, ‘Poor Things’ collected FOUR Academy Awards this year despite strong competiti…

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Reacting To EVERY TEAM'S Free Agency Move So Far! (March 14th) 2:25:15

1M ago2:25:15

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The Fully Inflated Football Podcast Episode #278 Reacting to EVERY Free Agent move from the first 3 days of NFL Free Agency Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy to support the show AND get EXCLUSIVE access to submit questions to the Mailbag for the show! (Submit questions via DM’s). Use Promocode: "TFG" On Underdog Fantasy For Up To …

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Is the NFL turning into a Madden 24 Franchise? 10:15

1M ago10:15

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Here are my thoughts on the NFL's 2024 Free Agency period that has just begun. A LOT has happened and I unpack the details of major deals while discussing the limited time NFL Running backs have in the league. This is a major concept that had to be explained and I refer to my previous episode recorded about the NFL Running backs needing to get paid…

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The Holdovers (2023): Finding Incredible Warmth In A Desperately Cold World 1:06:01

1M ago1:06:01

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Ben & Rob stay in school with ‘The Holdovers’, the Alexander Payne coming-of-age drama that’s nominated for no less than FIVE Academy Awards! Starring Paul Giamatti, DaVine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa in his debut role, ‘The Holdovers’ tells the tale of a curmudgeonly teacher having to stay in school over the Christmas break; to babysit students…

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One Ideal Free Agent Signing For EVERY NFL Team 1:22:52

1M ago1:22:52

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The Fully Inflated Football Podcast Episode #277 I give one ideal Free Agen Signing to ALL 32 teams in the #NFL … with some fun bonus signings as well Use Promocode: "TFG" On Underdog Fantasy For Up To A $100 Match On Your First Deposit! https://bit.ly/3vbmeUG CHANNEL LINK FOR VIDEO PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutjo-8KHvvXE4KrSYaJvng…

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Exploring AI - Opportunities, Risks and Threats 22:30

1M ago22:30

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What's the difference between AI and an algorithm? How can AI accentuate and accelerate your productivity? What are the risks - and more concerning, what threats does AI pose? From email writing to book publishing to job risks and scams - we cover it all. Here's a link to the AI generated version of me (Phil) that we briefly played during the episo…

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Interview with Austin Leake, Director of Player Personnel at Army Football! 17:02

1M ago17:02

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What an inspirational message sent by Austin Leake who is the Director of Player Personnel at Army Football. He discussed some of the sacrifices he made to becoming a college coach which was his dream. He joined Mark Twain High School before joining Henderson State University (Division 2 football program) as a Tight Ends coach. Now he's living the …

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The Zone Of Interest (2023): The Most Brutally Difficult Film Of Our Oscars Season & Perhaps Ever 56:52

1M ago56:52

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Ben & Rob cannot cover 'The Zone Of Interest'. Jonathon Glazer's latest film is uncompromisingly bleak, with even its slim glimmers of light only better illuminating our own guilt and complicity in society's continued evils. Starring Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller, Glazer paints a cruelly slow picture of the commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Hös…

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NFL Combine Players With The Most to Win or Lose, Reactions To NFLPA Team Report Cards, Mailbag! 1:55:48

2M ago1:55:48

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The Fully Inflated Football Podcast Episode #276 We’ve got a full show this lovely leap year day! I discuss the players I’m most excited to see how they perform at the NFL Combine, then get into the interesting results from the NFLPA Team Report Cards, then dive into a big’ol bag of mail from my Patrons! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/thatfranc…

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American Fiction (2023): Hilarious Comedy & Cutting Commentary Worthy Of An Oscar? 57:20

2M ago57:20

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Ben & Rob get cancelled for ‘American Fiction’; the utterly hilarious 2024 Best Picture nominee that has every white person second guessing if they’ve been the wrong kind of ally to minorities! With an all star cast that features Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K Brown, Issa Rae, Erika Alexander and Lesie Uggams, ‘American Fiction’ challenges the culture …

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5 NEW Features We Need for MLB the Show 24 Franchise 30:32

2M ago30:32

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I cannot reasonably tell you the last time MLB the Show Franchise received a new, game changing feature in Franchise mode in it's 19 year history. Now call me skeptical, pessimistic if you want to but I call it realistic. March to October while a brilliant name MLB the Show starting this year needs a massive upgrade with at least ONE of these NEW f…

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Past Lives (2023): Delicately Heartwarming Tale Of Missed Chances & Torn Identities 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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Ben & Rob reconnect with each other over ‘Past Lives’, Celine Song’s directorial debut starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro. It’s distributor A24 are better known for their independent horror movies, but this foray into romance has been cleaning up at awards shows all over the planet as well as making a tidy profit for them. ‘Past Lives’ tel…

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My Take On EVERY Head Coach & Coordinator Hire From This Cycle 1:25:25

2M ago1:25:25

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The Fully Inflated Football Podcast Episode #275 I give my reactions to every single head coach and coordinator hire around the NFL from this coach carousel cycle. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy to support the show AND get EXCLUSIVE access to submit questions to the Mailbag for the show! (Submit questions via DM’s). Use Promoco…

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Adam Pritchett On Self Empowerment - An Italian Entrepreneurial Journey 23:11

2M ago23:11

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Actor and voice talent Adam Pritchett is a gifted creative, one I've had the pleasure of working with to bring my novel The Conduit to life as an audiobook. He found job security in the Italian education system, but when a friend and mentor helped him open himself to new opportunities, he achieved success, freedom and self-sufficiency. Join us for …

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Saltburn (2023): Bathtub Lust, Envious Obsession and and the Most Divisive Film Of The Year 56:29

2M ago56:29

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Ben & Rob slurp up ‘Saltburn’, the social media sensation directed by Emerald Fennell of ‘Promising Young Woman’ fame. Starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E Grant, Alison Oliver and Archie Madekwe the film surfed a wave of buzz driven by it’s casts multiple prior hits (Banshees of Inisherin, Gran Turismo and Euphoria to nam…

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Dragged Across Concrete (2018): The Movie Mel Gibson Accidentally Spent Decades Preparing For?! 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

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Ben & Rob finish their trilogy of contemporary grindhouse with S Craig Zahler’s final movie ‘Dragged Across Concrete’. Starring famously disgraced racist Mel Gibson alongside Vince Vaughn as two suspended cops stealing money from a heist that’s not yet happened. Universally ignored upon it’s release by both festivals and wider audiences, ‘Dragged A…

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MLB the Show 12 Did Franchise Finances Better than 23 19:26

2M ago19:26

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In MLB the Show 22 we finally received an update to understand our financial earnings in a simpler way going from a weekly projection system to knowing for sure how much money has been made by our team over the course of a season. MLB the Show 12 did finances in a much better manner by showing us a simple balance sheet where we see where our effort…

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NFL Draft Risers & Fallers From The 2024 Senior Bowl 1:44:10

2M ago1:44:10

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Breaking down all of the performances from the 2024 #SeniorBowl as well as who helped or hurt their draft stock this week.By Marcus Whitman

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Unpacking the Championship week of the NFL! EP #134 10:15

3M ago10:15

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Here is an episode where I unpack the Championship week of the NFL playoffs! This week was action-packed and surprised many people including myself. I hope you all enjoy this episode and know that the Bet it, Bank it Super Bowl picks episode will be up around this time next week. The date is TBD but will keep you all posted! --- Send in a voice mes…

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The Avengers (2012): Marvel's Masterplan Finally Comes Together 1:00:15

3M ago1:00:15

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Ben & Rob suit up to take on ‘The Avengers’, not only Marvel’s final film of Phase One but our last in this year's coverage of the franchise! Representing the final move in Marvel’s master-plan to monopolise the movies; the final piece of a jigsaw started when they bet the entire Avengers IP in exchange for a £500m loan from Merril Lynch. Bringing …

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Divisional Round Review & Conference Championship Preview (Hot Routez w/ Matthew Coller) 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

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Today Matthew & I go over what we saw in the NFL Divisional Round Playoffs, and look ahead towards the Conference Championship games between the Ravens & Chiefs and the Lions & 49ers! "Hot Routez" Podcast With Matthew Coller. Taking on 5 heavy hitting #NFL subjects every Tuesday LIVE at 6PM ET! #Podcast #Analysis Matthew covers the Vikings for Purp…

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Brawl In Cell Block 99 (2017): The Very Best Film You Never Saw 50:09

3M ago50:09

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Ben & Rob drop the soap of “Brawl In Cell Block 99” as they cover every S Craig Zahler movie ever made! Released in 2017, you’d be forgiven for having never heard of this story of vengeance, courage and ultraviolence. Despite masterful directing, brilliant writing and Vince Vaughn turning in the best performance of his entire career, this film neve…

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Wild Card Round Recap & Divisional Round Preview 1:21:37

3M ago1:21:37

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"Hot Routez" Podcast With Matthew Coller. Taking on 5 heavy hitting #NFL subjects every Tuesday LIVE at 6PM ET! #Podcast #Analysis Matthew covers the Vikings for Purple Insider on Substack and the Purple Insider podcast and does the Hot Routez podcast covering the entire NFL four times per week, so if you like this, go find the PI channel on YouTub…

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Captain America (2011): The Worst Avenger Or The Worthiest Heart In Marvel? 1:04:13

3M ago1:04:13

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Ben & Rob inject 2011’s ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’, directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evan, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Tommy Lee Jones and Sebastian Stan. The final Phase One film before Marvel unveiled their long-hyped debut Avengers movie, ‘The First Avenger’ sees human wetwipe Steve Rogers getting bigger and stronger but no…

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Bet it, Bank it NFL Playoffs episode! 55:05

3M ago55:05

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I'm extremely excited to announce that the NFL playoff brackets and predictions are here! There are some outrageous takes on this episode and some make more sense than others. I hope you all enjoy and as usual, we will be back for maybe the Divisional Round predictions, but most definitely for the Super Bowl. Stay tuned for more content. --- Send i…

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Best Landing Spots For Head Coaches & Previewing the NFL Playoffs (With Matthew Coller) 1:21:50

3M ago1:21:50

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The Fully Inflated Football Podcast Episode #271 We dive into my reactions from EVERY Game from #NFL Week 17! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy to support the show AND get EXCLUSIVE access to submit questions to the Mailbag for the show! (Submit questions via DM’s). Use Promocode: "TFG" On Underdog Fantasy For Up To A $100 Match O…

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What just happened? 6:59

3M ago6:59

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Here's a reaction to how the Bills just stole the AFC East Division and how Tyreek Hill as well as Matthew Stafford are playing their former teams in their former team's cities! Just incredible stuff! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-sher/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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Bone Tomahawk (2015): Are Westerns Cancelled?! 1:01:48

3M ago1:01:48

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Ben & Rob saddle up and gallop for Exploitationville with 2015’s ‘Bone Tomahawk’, directed by S. Craig Zahler and starring Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins and Lili Simmons. When bloodthirsty cannibals kidnap a cowboy’s wife, it’s up to the Sheriff to get the boys together and stage a rescue mission. In their way stands hundreds of mil…

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Former NFL Scout, Russell Lande joins the show! 30:11

3M ago30:11

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I had the great pleasure of hosting Russell Lande who was a former NFL Scout. He worked closely with the Cleveland Browns and made NFL draft boards that were bought by many people. In addition, he gives great insight to people like myself looking to become sports agents. He also is starting his job with the Sports Management Worldwide program as an…

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Reviewing Every Game From NFL Week 17! 1:53:46

3M ago1:53:46

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The Fully Inflated Football Podcast Episode #270 We dive into my reactions from EVERY Game from #NFL Week 17! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy to support the show AND get EXCLUSIVE access to submit questions to the Mailbag for the show! (Submit questions via DM’s). Use Promocode: "TFG" On Underdog Fantasy For Up To A $100 Match O…

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The Road to the National Championship 9:48

4M ago9:48

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Here are my predictions about who will win this year's National Championship. I hope you all enjoy and have a happy and healthy New Year! Good luck to all four teams today and let's watch some football! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson-sher/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Thor (2011): A Rainbow Bridge Too Far Or Shakespeare On Steroids? 49:49

4M ago49:49

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Ben & Rob take a swing at 2011’s ‘Thor’; Marvel’s Kenneth Branagh directed fourth instalment in the cinematic universe that redefined the box-office. Introducing the third and arguably strongest Avenger, ‘Thor’ finds Asgard’s buffest boy banished for boisterous behaviour whilst his smarter, more attractive brother ends up man of the house. With Chr…

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'If You Were The Last' (2023): Full Review and Interview with Director Kristian Mercado!!! 1:19:13

4M ago1:19:13

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Ben & Rob debate the many merits of ‘If You Were The Last’, the debut feature film of director Kristian Mercado, who joins us to talk about everything from Anthony Mackie’s shed-beard to the challenge of making movies in the era of the franchise. ‘If You Were The Last’ stars Anthony Mackie and Zoe Chao as two stranded astronauts facing no hope of e…

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What Each NFL Team Desperately Needs For Christmas (+MAILBAG!) 1:54:36

4M ago1:54:36

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The Fully Inflated Football Podcast Episode #269 I give one, much needed gift to each #NFL team for Christmas! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy to support the show AND get EXCLUSIVE access to submit questions to the Mailbag for the show! (Submit questions via DM’s). CHANNEL LINK FOR VIDEO PODCASTS: https://www.youtube.com/channel…

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Are Sports Games Respected by Other Gamers & Critics? 17:49

4M ago17:49

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2023 was a great year in gaming, so many highly acclaimed games from Life of P to Baldur's Gate 3 to High-Fi Rush, and we should have a great 2024 in store for us as well. But when most think of great games why do sports games rarely, it ever get mentioned? Do gaming reviewers not take the time out to understand these games or do they just play for…

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Iron Man 2 (2010): Did Jon Favreau Nail It AGAIN?! 1:00:17

4M ago1:00:17

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Ben & Rob get the War Machine turning as they review Marvel’s 2010 blockbuster sequel ‘Iron Man 2’, starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson. Famous for being the film that made Jon Favreau leave the MCU and never come back, ‘Iron Man 2’ sees a dying Tony Stark tr…

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