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The conversation delves into the state of major franchises. Star Wars, once a colossal cultural juggernaut, is described as now being a “cringy relic,” with references to Disney’s stewardship since the sequels and how the franchise has cratered in relevance and quality. Jurassic Park, meanwhile, is likened to a “brain-dead Hulk”—succeeding commercially despite increasingly stupid plots and CGI overload. The hosts lament the franchise’s transformation into a spectacle-driven cash cow that disregards story integrity.