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Disenfranchised

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Join Stephen Foxworthy, Brett Wright, and Tucker as they dive into the specifics of those ’Franchises of One’ - films that were meant to kick off major film franchises... but ultimately failed to do so! Together they examine the people, properties, and potential of each ’failed franchise starter’ with wit and humor without ’punching down.’

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150 - The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

Disenfranchised ·

2023/09/07

"Father Perez said you turned your back on the Church."“On the Church? Yes. On God? Never.”When a new entry in the ever-popular Conjuring franchise makes its way into theaters, you dust off the bastard stepchild of the franchise for a little bit of a deep dive! That’s right, we’re going deep on the Weeping Woman herself and everything that comes with her! Join us as Brett takes us to school on all the lore of this movie and we discuss why we think this film is actually part of the Conjuring

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149 - Detention (2012) w/ J.P. Leck

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2023/08/31

"Read a book! It’s called post-irony!"It is foretold that when a month has five Thursdays, an errant Tucker will appear and claim a podcast episode as his own… and this week is that week! That’s right, friends - it’s another Tucker Takeover episode and this time we’re joined by longtime friend of the show, five-time main feed appearer, and general jack-of-all-trades, J.P. Leck to talk about Joseph Kahn’s cinematic follow-up to his previously covered Torque! We’re talking about this movie’s

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148 - The Green Hornet (2011)

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2023/08/24

"It’s not dying that you need to be afraid of. It’s never having lived in the first place."We’re finishing off the 2011 green-themed hero miniseries within the accidental comic book/superhero theme month by taking a look at the Michel Gondry-Seth Rogen take on the original rich guy-turned-vigilante radio character! Join Stephen and Tucker as they talk about the character’s origins, the oeuvre of Gondry, the long development of this property, the nightmare that was this film’s production, and so much

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147 - Green Lantern (2011)

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2023/08/17

"Let those who worship evil’s might, beware my power - Green Lantern’s light!"The great philosopher of our time Kermit the Frog once said, “It’s not that easy being green,” and, in our experience, it’s not that easy watching it either! This week, in honor of the first “new hero” of James Gunn’s new DCU making his way to theaters in Blue Beetle, we’re talking about another third-tier sci-fi hero that was intended to kickstart a massive cinematic universe all the way back in 2011! Join us as Brett,

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146 - Mystery Men (1999)

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2023/08/10

"We're not your classic superheroes. We're not the favorites. We're the other guys."Fire up your frakulators and lower your blame throwers, because this week, Stephen and Tucker are taking on one of their favorite cult classics with an incredible and diverse cast, amazing production design, and more quotable lines than you can shake a skull-encased bowling ball at! Join us as we discuss this movie's insanely stacked cast, our long, deep, and abiding love for this film, the advent of CGI, and pay our

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145 - TMNT (2007)

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2023/08/03

"So it's like Hailey's Comet… only monsters come out!"Cowabunga, dudes! With Mutant Mayhem dropping in theaters this week, we're going back to 2007 to talk about the last time an animated Ninja Turtles hit the silver screen! How do we feel about this IP? Is this a sequel or a spinoff? What's the name of the guy who voiced Krang again? The answers to all these questions and more await you in this latest episode!We make it a point to avoid the sewers, but you can find us on the following platforms:

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144 - The Haunted Mansion (2003)

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2023/07/27

"I see dead people…"This week, with a new Haunted Mansion film dropping in theaters, we're taking the first attempt to turn the theme park ride into its own franchise, complete with talk about Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Tilly, and the wildly inconsistent lore surrounding the ride!Bring your death certificates to the following platforms: @Disenfranchpod on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, Threads, YouTube, and (for now) Twitter Email us your thoughts or requests to disenfranchpod@gmail.com Rate and

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143 - Bratz (2007)

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2023/07/20

"These *are* the jokes, people!"This week, in honor of Barbie and Oppenheimer hitting theaters simultaneously, we're focusing on a movie that bombed about a line of dolls! Join Tucker and Stephen as they discuss Jon Voight, director Sean McNamara, and exactly who this movie could possibly be for!Check out our bratitude on the following platforms: @Disenfranchpod on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, Threads, YouTube, and (for now) Twitter Email us your thoughts or requests to

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REWIND 005 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

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2023/07/13

"There's no hurry, you see. We have all the time in the world."Life, uh, found a way again and, with a new Mission: Impossiblemovie dropping in theaters, we're rewinding back at the time we tackled the original action-spy franchise, most importantly the changing of the guard that resulted in the only one-and-done Bond in the history of the franchise. Listen to us dig into one of Stephen's favorite Bond films from back when No Time to Diewas first rolling into theaters!You don't have to go all the

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142 - LA Confidential (1997)

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2023/07/06

"It'll look like justice. That's what the man got."This week we're taking a trip to the 1940's by way of 1997 with an Oscar winning look at some Noir goodness.We discuss the amazing cast (except that one guy we won't name), how much of a formative and beloved film this is for Tucker, and we somehow find a way to get a Sam Raimi tangent in there.Investigate the clues and track down your suspects at our hideouts below: @Disenfranchpod on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, YouTube, and (for now) Twitter

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141 - The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) w/ High On Cartoons

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2023/06/29

"It's called guilt, Theodore..."This week, we're finishing out our '80s Animation Extravaganza with a crossover! It's also Pride Month, so we invited our good friends Hope Lichtner and Bex Sto from the High On Cartoons podcast to talk about a seminal film from Bex's childhood that has... not exactly aged well! We get into the myriad reasons why this film doesn't hold up, the reason why it still somehow manages to look so good, and take more tangents and detours than you can shake a diamond-stuffed

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140 - G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987)

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2023/06/22

“When I'm through, scuzzbucket, they're gonna scrape you off the walls with a squeegee!”The Movies that Marketed to Us month rolls on and this week we’re taking a deep dive into a real American hero who is always there. For freedom, for their country, and for your hard-earned allowance money.The boys discuss their pleasant surprise at a coherent plot that’s only 50% explosions, the behind-the-scenes marketing decisions that led to changes and distribution of the film, and Tucker screams “COBRA!” a

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139 - My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)

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2023/06/15

“I told you I don't care if you lie, just not to me!”Welcome back to “movies made to sell more toys” month! This time, Tucker, and Stephen dive into the magical world of ponies! Long before they were a pop culture phenomenon enjoyed by a mostly male audience, they were a pop culture phenomenon enjoyed by a mostly female audience!We get into what distinguishes this film from The Transformers: The Movie, the career of Sylvester Stallone, and more tangents than you can shake a stick at! So join us,

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138 - The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

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2023/06/08

“Destiny! You cannot destroy…my…destiny!”Welcome everyone to a month that will definitely be more than meets the eye! Follow us as we discuss films that were based on toy lines made primarily to help sell more of those toy lines!This week, we’re going to back to where this trend really kicked off and solidified itself as a successful marketing tactic. Where robots were in disguise and then subsequently killed off to make way for bigger and better robots in disguise. We discuss our surprising lack of

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137 - The Transporter Refueled (2015)

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2023/06/01

"That was the old days. Now we hold grudges and get revenge."When is a sequel not a sequel? When it's a reboot, bay-bee!This week, in honor of the late, great Ray Stevenson, we're talking his performance as the James Bond-esque father figure in the misbegotten reboot of the popular Transporter franchise! How did we get here? Where are we going? Is this thing in any way memorable? Don't worry - Stephen and Tucker are on the case!Chase down our online presence on the following platforms:

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136 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

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2023/05/25

"Workers of Earth! I bring good tidings of peanuts!"Don't panic! This week, we're celebrating Towel Day by covering the movie that reminds up to always know where our towel is! Join Stephen and Tucker as they stick out their thumbs and discuss the highs, lows and al points in between of this big-budget attempt at a sci-fi comedy franchise! @Disenfranchpod on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, YouTube, and (for now) Twitter Email us your thoughts or requests to disenfranchpod@gmail.com Rate and

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135 - Torque (2004)

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2023/05/18

Vroom vroom, everybody! In honor of Fast X dropping in theaters this weekend, we're taking on the 2004 homage/parody of the franchise! Check out all the high-octane fun as we talk Dane Cook, the films of director Joseph Kahn, and the narrative arc of the Fast & Furious franchise!Rev your engines and race on over to the following social platforms and give us a follow: @Disenfranchpod on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, YouTube, and (for now) Twitter Email us your thoughts or requests to

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134 - Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

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2023/05/11

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And when the going gets tough --"-- "The tough make lemonade!"Jerkin! Listen to Disenfranchised! You’re not cool unless you’re listening to Disenfranchised talk about this movie that was ahead of it’s time!We discuss the film’s extreme satirical tone that flew over people’s heads, our love for every single member of this cast (yes, even Tara Reid), and how could we not gush about that soundtrack!You can find more subliminal messages at our socials below!

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133 - Howard the Duck (1986)

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2023/05/04

"No one laughs at a master of Quack Fu!"Trapped in a world we never made! What better way to ease back into new episodes than by celebrating both the release of a new Guardians of the Galaxy films AND Star Wars Day (May the 4th... be with you) than by talking about the first EVER theatrically-released Marvel film which just HAPPENS to be produced by Star Wars creator George Lucas?? This week, we get into the history, cast, and legacy of 1986's Howard the Duck! Join us, won't you?Our social media is

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REWIND 004 - The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across...

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2023/04/27

"Don't be mean! We don't have to be mean 'cuz, remember, no matter where you go, there you are."For over two years, Disenfranchised was a two-man operation until, back in January, we invited a third into the fold! As we finish up our Spring Break Rewind, we look back to the first time the three current hosts got together on mic, beginning the journey that would lead to Tucker entering as host! We're talking about Peter Weller, this film's famous cult status, and speculating wildly on what that

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