Every Damn Frame is the deep-dive film podcast where three entertainment industry veterans watch every single entry of a cinematic franchise—in order, frame-by-frame—to answer one core question: What actually transforms a series of movies into a multi-billion-dollar Hollywood franchise?
Hosted by Liz Shannon Miller (Senior Entertainment Editor at Consequence), Asa Tait (producer and animation executive), and Jesse Vigil (game designer and USC professor), Every Damn Frame combines insider business analysis, production realities, and deep-cut filmmaking trivia with the unhinged joy of watching iconic film series unfold from start to finish.
From box office gambles and studio politics to cult classics, bizarre sequels, and forgotten spin-offs, we dissect the financial, creative, and cultural DNA of cinema’s biggest intellectual properties. Whether we’re analyzing award-winning masterpieces or laughing our way through straight-to-video sequels, we look past the shiny PR sizzle reels to find the gritty truth behind Hollywood’s biggest IPs.
Watch along with us, frame by frame. Subscribe now to dissect the business, the lore, and the making-of chaos behind your favorite movie franchises. New episodes drop on Tuesdays!
Every Damn Frame of Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" (2026)
We're so close to being finished watching every damn frame of Resident Evil! We just have to do this last little relatively simple job and OH DAMMIT OUCH don't be an LJ, Bryan! As we dig into director Zach Cregger's just-released reboot, you're getting our very new and honest reactions, but you're also getting:
Stories about doing an escape room with Zach Cregger!
More great facts about Constantin films!
Uncomfortable similarities to one of our real human children!
The true scream of one of our hosts!
MAXINE
Another great pitch for a sequel from the creator of LEON
Thoughtful Franchise Talk, the final round of superlatives, and our surprising Definitive Ranking of the Resident Evil films!
Plus: tune into the end of the episode to learn which franchise we're watching Every Damn Frame of next (after a brief hiatus.)
15 Sept 2026
Every Damn Frame of Capcom's CGI Resident Evil Movies
This week: we ride motorcycle, we shoot gun, we make bad joke, we fire rocket launcher - all in our own personal way. After saying we weren't gonna do it, our hosts have in fact seen ALL FOUR computer-generated "canon" Resident Evil movies and for once, listening to this episode will take less time than watching the films yourself! Amazing! You know who else is amazing? Leon S. Kennedy. Listen as our hosts admit they finally "get it" and jump fully onboard the Leon train. Plus: how many of what we've determined to be Resident Evil's signature themes will we see in the films? Will there be computer maps? Zombie dogs? A convoy? Will anyone live life to the fullest? Will any out of left field moment surpass the greatest so far? Hint: MAYBE. YEAH. Wait until you "meet Sarah."
Other surprising revelations:
The "Imzadi" of the Resident Evil paperback universe
Everyone needs to keep better tabs on their brothers
Being friends with the President
Throwing china at a different President
Surprising beauty effects of the boob scarab
It's the penultimamte episode of Series One - the new film is almost here, and we have now seen every damn frame that exists until September 18.
8 Sept 2026
Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City" (2021)
Itchy Tasty. Why did Leon take this job? Why did WE take this job? Is there something in the water, or is watching every damn frame of Johannes Roberts' Welcome to Raccoon City slowly driving us insane? We stopped off at Blockbuster on the way to Planet Hollywood to buy a used DVD of this first attempt at a live action reboot to see what a Resident Evil movie is like without every gamer's least favorite character Alice, and it's a wild ride.
Topics for Yelling About in Police Stations
Being a "Wife Guy" means always playing the villain
Studio Requests to Include Time Travel
Brother Hunts
The moment Jesse is finally onboard with the reboot
Return of the Mack (TRAIN,) Return of TRAIN
The fine art of the deranged needle drop
Resident Evil is now a period piece
We also discuss our thoughts and fears about the upcoming 2026 reboot and what any of this means for the future of a franchise that quite literally dies but doesn't stay dead.
SHOW NOTES
Liz really wants you to see this Legends of Tomorrow "Return of the Mack" clip. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCwvCaEcIzs)
1 Sept 2026
Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" (2016)
Hop in the ThunderTank and get ready for OUR Retaliation Mode, because it's time to discuss 2016's Resident Evil: The Final Chapter written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Milla Jovovich and their daughter as the Red Queen. We discuss the fine art of gaslighting your way through a "previously on" and various little girls with scientist dads and get very excited about the prospect of an all new CONVOY. Meanwhile, we FINALLY get an overview of the Umbrella Corporation's business plan. It's the Final Chapter, but will our beloved filmmaker stick the landing with a $40m budget?
Other Good Bits:
Jesse finally gets his motorcycle
Someone's Betrayal Kink Saves the Day
The inherent feminism in letting your gal pal deliver the coup de grace
Inexplicable drawers full of heads
Some good merch brainstorming
A surprising graveyard TWIST
Plus, we do a final accounting for Superlatives across the entire Alice Saga but wait wait wait there's still more Resident Evil to come!
Show Notes:
BUY LIZ'S BOOK! How to Build a Robot (Boyfriend) is available now (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFKPGFJ5)
This is Jesse's favorite of the acoustic guitar covers of the Resident Evil theme (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZUvtcskHY)
25 Aug 2026
Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil Retribution" (2012)
We're back! Our podcast software tried to kill us but luckily we injected it with a special parasite that lets it drive motorcycles and still upload podcasts! This week our hosts discuss 2012's Resident Evil Retribution written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring lots of old friends who might have to die to pay the gamer tax on the new friends. Franchise talk gets super interesting as we hurtle towards The Final Chapter and we encounter our first "intended to be shot back-to-back with the next installment" - a mainstay of the franchise ecosystem. Plus: Proof that Alice can wear normal clothes! And a totally useless post-credits sequence.
Other Topics This Week:
Channeling Derek Zoolander
Love-Inhibiting Sleeves
A Shortage of Action Boys with Swoopy Hair
3D maps of Brutal Murders
Adapting a Video Game by Adapting the Experience of Playing a Video Game
New Business Models and Industrial Espionage for the Umbrella Corporation
Meanwhile, the graveyard sweater has been holding a Superlative since Episode One, will anything topple it as Alice's Worst Outfit? And are our hosts even sure it's a sweater?
Show Notes:
Kind of nutso that we utterly failed to make the connection that Li Bingbing is the lead actress in The Meg. With her actual human voice.
Also MASSIVE SHOUTOUT this week to Acon Digital Restoration Suite (https://acondigital.com/products/restoration-suite?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24034950658&gbraid=0AAAAA-gKlO__1SOxEjLcjr6muL7NgHMzo&gclid=Cj0KCQjw16_UBhCqARIsAIdOaXzJg3J5s5cotrCKC6u-1QmTLLoUy5aORmDsgXZbFVI0sTBkjy9vV4kaAj7UEALw_wcB) which played a huge role in rescuing the audio sabotaged by Riversi- I mean, the Red Queen.
18 Aug 2026
Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil Afterlife" (2010)
SURPRISE SUNGLASSES ATTACK! It’s The Resident Evil Afterlife episode. We are so back! And so is Paul W.S. Anderson in the director’s chair. Milla Jovovich is also back. And back. And back as we go so far beyond doublin’ up the hotties. But who else is back (apart from Liz, Asa, and Jesse?) Join us as we discuss 2010’s fourth installment in the Resident Evil franchise and discover how you create the fourth installment of a trilogy that’s definitely going to have a Part Five.
Topics of Note:
Liz’s true feelings about heels
Phones (and axes) for you
Working in the Boob Scarab Division
Faculty Coffee Bars suitable for the Umbrella Corporation
The meaning of “no sleeves”
Hollywood Producer Solutions to Zombie Escape Plans
Resident Evil Vs. Marvel dream fights
Star Power, Bitches
PLUS: Who in Superlatives is Living Their Best (After)Life?
SHOW NOTES
Jesse once again can’t seem to get the name of the Jefferson Airplane song correct. But he CAN pronounce Jovovich!
Wesker in Marvel Vs. Capcom (https://youtu.be/MWf8vDpXozI?si=WjE0EY0ej294aYbB)
The Wesker vs. Chris Redfield fight complete with Sunglasses Attack (https://youtu.be/n0Ky9NpB0hQ?si=fKNR269-7omU0ERP)
Please subscribe to Liz's Stream On newsletter! She’s doing god’s work! (https://consequence.net/streamon/)
11 Aug 2026
Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil Extinction" (2007)
We're joining the convoy this week. Whose convoy? You know whose convoy! Accept no substitutes! Join us as we discuss every damn frame of Russel Mulchay's 2007 film Resident Evil Extinction, written by Milla Jovovich's now-husband Paul W.S. Anderson. We use the power of our minds not to manipulate firestorms but instead go deep on the concept of a trilogy versus a series, as well as the business of filmmaking in the early 00's and the business plans of the Umbrella Corporation.
Notable topics:
Great around-the-horn ensemble introductions
Jesse's love for K-Mart
Chekov's crow
Why women deserve convoys
Resident Evil as a feminist masterpiece
Pillow talk in the Anderson/Jovovich household
PLUS: The Debut of Fashion Corner with Liz and the Boys
SHOW NOTES
Some notes on Wolf Cuts (https://www.johnfrieda.com/en-uk/blog/hairstyles/wolf-cuts/)
Jesse is quite chagrined at the number of times he maligns Jefferson Airplane in both this and the next episode. The song is of course called "White Rabbit" and not "Go Ask Alice" and the Resident Evil Extinction cover is by Collide (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX9-A-GX9X0)
Oh! And you should subscribe to Liz's Stream On newsletter! (https://consequence.net/streamon/)
4 Aug 2026
Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil Apocalypse" (2004)
We're are now definitely residents of the evil (even if we don’t know what that means.) Join as as we discuss every damn frame of 2004’s Resident Evil Apocalypse, directed by Alexander Witt and written by Milla Jovovich’s now-boyfriend Paul W. S. Anderson. Your Raccoon Squad of Liz, Jesse, and Asa can finally dig into the art and business of franchises because there are now two installments, but the biggest cliffhanger of the episode can only be answered if Snoop Dogg or a close associate cares to get in touch and reveal it!
Topic of Great Import This Episode
The Gamer Tax
How to Recognize a Movie Scientist
Bisexual Awakenings
Go-To Women’s Fashion Brands
When to Start Feeding People to Your Zombie Relative
More Lessons in how to pronounce “Jovovich”
SHOW NOTES
Carlos Oliviera looks like this in the Capcom game. (https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/p__/images/2/2b/CarlosRE3.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20170225094707&path-prefix=protagonist)
Somehow 2 out of 3 of us got the hang of pronouncing “Jovovich” but Ms. Jovovich, we are truly sorry, we ALL seem to have fallen into the very stupid trap of now somehow mispronouncing “Milla.”
We’re @everydamnframe on instagram and Bluesky! Share your Resident Evil Apocalypse thoughts with us!
SUPERLATIVES ( as of Resident Evil) - What will stay? What will take something’s slot?
Alice’s Best Outfit - Red Dress
Alice’s Worst Outfit - Graveyard Sweater
Best Sidekick - Kaplan
Best Action Sequence - Laser Murder Hallway
Most Ridiculous Moment - Jump Kicking A Zombie Dog
Best Thing from the Game - Raccoon City
Best Thing the Movies Made Up (that’s not Alice) - The Red Queen
Our Favorite Monster - Licker
Best Music - Slipknot
Most Out of Left Field Thing So Far: James Purfoy’s “The Conversation”
Thread We Most Want to See Resolved: Where Did Alice Come From
Best Cliffhanger: Paper Dress Shotgun
Who Was Living Life to the Fullest - Rain Ocampo
27 Jul 2026
Every Damn Frame of "Resident Evil"
We're all going to die down here! Our show kicks off with every damn frame of Appropriately Hot director Paul W. S. Anderson’s Resident Evil - join us as we discover the Raccoon Police, what puts the T in T-Virus, and how to pronounce “Milla Jovovich.” (Milla, we are so, so sorry.)
Topics of great import this episode:
3D computer-generated maps
When to save your wife
Names of white men
Great moments in commentary tracks
The Resident Evil -> Hallmark Christmas movie pipleline
Our first round of Superlatives, including our award: "Who Was Living Life to the Fullest?"
Other Show Notes
We’re @everydamnframe on Instagram and @everydamnframe.bsky.social - come say hello!
Link to Cut/Slide video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o059P5FHw-4)
Link to the George Romero Resident Evil 2 Commercial (https://youtu.be/PcDjo_uKeF4?si=Gcxk9my1JUPkqi6R)
Oh, and it appears Capcom named it Raccoon City on purpose to make it sound "more American." Ford Prefect approves.
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