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Disenfranchised

Disenfranchpod@gmail.com

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.’

tv & film

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115 - Solomon Kane (2009)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/11/24

“There are many paths to redemption, not all of them peaceful.” Happy Turkey Day, folks! This year, we’re talking about a movie with a pilgrim in it because it’s close enough to fit the theme...? We discuss our love of pulp heroes, the fantastic cast, and we get a solid visit to Stephen’s Christianity Corner! Where to Find Us: @Disenfranchpod on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, and Twitter Stephen: @ChewyWalrus on Hive, Instagram, Letterboxd, Mastodon, and Twitter Brett: @sus_warlock on Instagram

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114 - Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie...

Disenfranchised ·

2022/11/17

"Bow to your masters, dirty criminal scum! Bow to your masters!" We here at Disenfranchised are saddened by the loss of the great Kevin Conroy... almost as saddened as we are theBatman: Mask of the Phantasm had a direct-to-video sequel (making it ineligible for us to cover). Instead, we're forced to take on a movie we'd all but forgotten existed, but one that allows us to chat about Kevin Smith, his View Askew-niverse, and eulogize the late Conroy. Where does this film rank amongst the other

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113 - Blankman (1994)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/11/10

"He's drawing a blank, ma'am." In honor of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever dropping in theaters this weekend, we're chatting about one of the first black superheroes to grace the silver screen! We talk this movie's impressive cast, how well this movie balances its '60s homages with the rampant cynicism of the '90s, and have another go-around about the state of modern fandom! Join our Patreon!

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112 - UHF (1989)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/11/03

"Sometimes, you just hafta take what life gives ya, 'cause life is like a mop and sometimes life gets full of dirt and crud and bugs and hairballs and stuff... you, you, you gotta clean it out. You, you, you gotta put it in here and rinse it off and start all over again and, and sometimes, sometimes life sticks to the floor so bad you know a mop, a mop, it's not good enough, it's not good enough. You, you gotta get down there, like, with a toothbrush, you know, and you gotta, you gotta really scrub

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111 - Idle Hands (1999) w/ Tucker

Disenfranchised ·

2022/10/27

“There is something wrong with my friend. I think he smoked some nutmeg or something.” Welcome, boils & ghouls & non-binary werewolves, to the final episode of “Spooky-Thon III: Return of the Revenge!” This week, our pal Stephen has been messing with things he shouldn’t have been and got sucked into a giant portal. So Brett is joined by birthday boy Tucker to talk about this under-appreciated horror comedy! We discuss the new 2019 commentary track, if the alternate ending was better, and so

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110 - I Am Legend (2007) w/ James McCormick

Disenfranchised ·

2022/10/20

"Light up the darkness." Spooky-thon 2022 keeps on rollin' as we're joined by the last man in New York City - James McCormick from The Cast of Cthulhu to chat about the zombie vampire (or is it vampire zombie?) apocalypse, Will Smith's rise and fall, the impact of this film in a post-pandemic world, and just how likely a sequel to this movie really is! Find James out wandering the lonely streets of NYC or in the following places: Twitter: @wonkakillskids Instagram: @fistfulofmedia Cast of Cthulhu:

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109 - Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) w/ Brian Keiper & Michele...

Disenfranchised ·

2022/10/13

"I think you know what I'm gettin' at, Mr. President. We're gonna kill us a mummy." With Brett's router the victim of an ancient Egyptian curse, Stephen plays host to the cohosts of the Movies for Life podcast - returning guests Brian Keiper and Michele Eggen - to discuss the King of the B-Movie playing the aged King of Rock. We go deep on reliable narrators, practical effects, and the franchise that could have been! Visit our guests on social media! They don't charge for that! Movies for

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108 - Event Horizon (1997)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/10/06

"Hell is only a word. The reality is much, much worse." 'Tis the season for our third annual Spooky-thon and we're kicking things off with an eldritch shriek straight from the Abyss as we tackle one of Brett's all-time favorite horror films... and just in time for a brand new Hellraiser film! And we're asking the tough questions: Does anyone do cosmically horrified better than Sam Neill? Just how indebted to Ridley Scott'sAlien is this movie anyway? What would a sequel to this have even looked

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107 - Dark Shadows (2012)

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2022/09/29

"Here are my terms: Goest thou to hell, and swiftly please, and there may Asmodaeus himself suckle from your diseased teat!" Welcome to the prelude to Spooky-Thon! In honor of the release of Rob Zombie's Munsters film, we're talking about yet another classic horror-adjacent television show turned movie adaptation. We discuss Tim Burton's sordid past, the film's inability to appeal to anyone it intended to, and Brett's Dad gives us so much content! Join our Patreon!

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106 - The Ice Pirates (1984) w/ J.P. Leck

Disenfranchised ·

2022/09/22

“I hope no one minds but I have no intention of facing this sober." Our good friend and original fan, author, filmmaker, podcaster, and genuinely nice guy J.P. Leck returns once again to blast off into space... only this time with fewer truckers and 100% more ice pirates! We discuss the oddly-stacked cast, how this film doesn’t know what it wants to be, and how this is just a retelling of A New Hope, actually? Check out Leck's Endless Elsewhere over at his website: https://endlesselsewhere.com Join

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105 - Tank Girl (1995) w/ Tucker

Disenfranchised ·

2022/09/15

“It’s been swell. But the swelling has gone down.” This week, we’re going head first into full chaos with our good friend Tucker! We discuss what happened to Lori Petty, the devotion to the source material, and we fully embrace the randomness by going off on even more tangents than usual! Check out more of Tucker's musical stylings on his YouTube page at:https://youtube.com/user/icenine09 Join our Patreon!

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104 - The Goonies (1985)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/09/08

“HEY, YOU GUYS!” Welcome to season three of The Disenfranchised Podcast! We’re kicking this new season off with one of Brett’s forever favorites! We discuss the film’s legacy and whether it needs the requel treatment or a full-on remake, who was the best Goonie, and Brett discusses the sequel this movie actually got...? Join our Patreon!

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103 - The Lord of the Rings (1978)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/09/01

“What a pity that Bilbo didn't kill that vile creature when he had the chance." "Yes, it was pity. Pity and mercy." We’re back and going after fandoms one again because we just can’t help ourselves! This time, in honor of a couple new fantasy shows, we’re talking the one that started it all! We discuss the puzzling minor changes made to the story, the X-rated history of Bakshi, and Brett decides it’s time to admit his dark secret to the world! Join our Patreon!

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102 - The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/08/25

"I don't want to control it. I want to get rid of it." Part two of Hulkamania is here and it's a doozy! This will be our only opportunity to talk about the MCU and we take full advantage! We'll discuss the troubled production and the egos involved, the landscape of super hero films in 2008, and we once again go for the throat of toxic fandom. Join us, true believers! Join our Patreon!

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101 - Hulk (2003)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/08/18

“You know what scares me the most? When it happens, when it comes over me...and I totally lose control, I like it.” It’s smashin’ time! In honor of this week’s release of the new "She-Hulk" series on Disney+, we’re giving you a Hulkamania two-parter! Up first, we're discussing Ang Lee’s vision for the mean green hero. We talk about inspirations for the character, the reassessment this movie has gotten recently, and we finally crown the true patron saint(s?) of the podcast! Join our Patreon!

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100 - The Mummy (2017)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/08/11

"Welcome to a new world of gods and monsters." It's our hundredth episode, so we're tackling one of the most prominent failed franchise starters of the last decade - 2017'sThe Mummy and the Dark Universe, the franchise it failed to spawn! Join us as we chat about Tom Cruise, the projected slate of Dark Universe films, our personal theories on why it all failed, and so much more! Join our Patreon!

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099 - Jetsons: The Movie (1990)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/08/04

"I think I know what that glitch is, Jetson, and I'm looking at him!" Between the recent (or impending) birth of George Jetson and the recent cancelation of the almost-finishedScoob! sequel, it seems like the perfect time to get into a failed franchise starter about America's favorite space age family! We talk about our history with Hanna-Barbera properties, our thoughts on flavored water, and many more tangential thoughts! Join our Patreon!

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098 - Shin Godzilla (2016) w/ Samuel Dumas

Disenfranchised ·

2022/07/28

"Man is more frightening than Gojira." The time has come for us to conclude our 'Big in Japan' theme month and it doesn't get much bigger than 2016'sShin Godzilla! And who better to join us than our friend, filmmaker and former podcast host Samuel Dumas! Together, we dig into this movie's diverse and updated themes, the evolution of Godzilla for a 21st century audience, and have a spirited debate about the Resident Evil franchise of all things! Continue monitoring the evolution of Sam across the

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Unenfranchised 003 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The...

Disenfranchised ·

2022/07/21

"It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end." This week, "life found a way" and we had to take a quick break from our "Big in Japan" month due to some various personal commitments. In the meantime, please enjoy a peek behind the paywall with our Patreon exclusive show Unenfranchised, where we discuss the films that killed off your favorite franchises! Back in February, in honor of the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film, we discussed The Next Generation. Renee Zellweger makes her film

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097 - Ace Attorney (2012)

Disenfranchised ·

2022/07/14

“Our job is to find truth, no matter how painful it may be.” "Big in Japan" month continues and this time we're in the courtroom for what is essentially an extended episode of "Brett's Video Game Corner". We'll discuss director Takashi Miike's style, what it takes to make a good video game adaptation, and how this could potentially be the greatest video game movie of all time?

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