Pass, Pirate, Pay with Ken Franco
Get ready to dive into the latest flicks and shows! Join host Ken Franco and his hilarious co-hosts as they dive deep into the world of film, TV, and beyond. From blockbusters to hidden gems, we're grading it all: Pass, Pirate, or Pay. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and let's get this party started! At the end of each segment a grade is given:
Pass: No need to see this thing at all
Pirate: See it, but don't spend your hard earned money on it
Pay: Go see this and pay for it, you cheap bastard
Pass, Pirate, Pay with Ken Franco
Melania (A Very Special "Better Than Gigli" Episode)
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This week on Pass, Pirate, Pay, Ken and the gang put on their finest oversized sunglasses and step into the marble-floored, gold-trimmed world of the new documentary about Melania Trump. From international model to First Lady to one of the most famously private public figures of the 21st century, the film tries to pull back the curtain on a woman the world has seen everywhere — and somehow never quite known.
But the real question isn’t political… it’s cinematic.
Is this glossy portrait actually compelling? Is it accidentally hilarious? Is it an insightful character study, or just very expensive wallpaper?
And most importantly: is it… Better Than Gigli?
Ken and crew break down the storytelling, the tone, the vibe, and whether this documentary earns your time, your bandwidth, or a hard pass. As always, it all comes down to the verdict: Pass, Pirate, or Pay.
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