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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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86:01

057 - The Frighteners (1996) w/ Enola Lugosi

Disenfranchised ·

2021/10/07

"Ah, the ol' express train to Hell! No lines, no waiting." Welcome, boils and ghouls, to Spooky-thon 2021! This year, we're celebrating diversity in the horror community and who better to kick it off than our good and gory friend, Enola Lugosi! Listen in as we gather around the campfire discussing our love of Jeffrey Combs, our shock that John Astin is still alive, and Michael J. Fox's inability to remember which movie he's filming. You can find Enola at these haunted locations: Twitter:

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056 - On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

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2021/09/30

"There's always something formal about the point of gun." In honor of the newest Daniel Craig Bond film releasing next week, we've decided to cover the one and only Bond not to continue his mission! We'll discuss the potential reasons this one didn't succeed, which kind of spy film we each think is superior, and pine over what could have been in "Peregrine Carruthers: Secret Agent."

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84:08

055 - Encino Man (1992)

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2021/09/23

"All you ever cared about is nugs, chillin', and grindage!" Hold on to your butts, folks, because this episode gets pretty weird! We pay tribute to the great Brendan Fraser as we talk about his career and resurgence. We also discuss how deeply embedded in the '90s this movie is, how we let Pauly Shore become a cinematic phenomenon, and Brett does his best to not get himself or the entire podcast cancelled.

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69:46

054 - Æon Flux (2005)

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2021/09/16

"We're meant to die -- that's what makes anything about us matter." This week, we're talking another poorly-made adaptation of a beloved cult classic media property! We love those! We'll discuss director Karyn Kusama's career, the terribly misguided studio meddling, and how much of a teen rebel Brett was!

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053 - Dick Tracy (1990)

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2021/09/09

"You don't know if you want to hit me or kiss me. I get a lot of that." Welcome, one and all, to season two of Disenfranchised! We're kicking things off with a movie Stephen has been dying to talk about and, boy, does he ever talk about it! We'll discuss the careers of the principal cast, the long and storied history of both Dick Tracy and this film's production, then round it all out with a look at the various Dick Tracy video games in Brett's Video Game Corner. Links: Beatty's thinly-veiled

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86:20

052 - World War Z (2013)

Disenfranchised ·

2021/09/02

"This isn't the end, not even close." Welcome, friends, to our Season One finale! We're going to celebrate by discussing a film Brett's been itching to talk about because that man loves his zombies and the book this movie is based on! We'll spend a good long while on the genre, the lore, and undead running speeds. Then, stick around as we talk about the troubled production history and how much you should really go listen to the World War Z audio book.

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81:52

051 - Nightbreed (1990)

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2021/08/26

"What is below, stays below. That is the law!" In honor of Clive Barker's return to cinema this week with the Candymanremake (yes, we know he didn't direct it - calm down!), we're going to talk about one of his most notorious films! We'll discuss the troubled production history and various cuts of this movie, Stephen schools us on the religious iconography present in the film, and Brett has a lot of questions about the lore.

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83:30

050 - National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) w/...

Disenfranchised ·

2021/08/19

"Nice weather? You think we're having 'nice' weather? I guess you didn't lose the only one that meant anything in your life. I guess you don't feel burned out by the human misery and despair perpetrated by the criminal vermin that infest every pore of this decaying city, forcing you to guzzle cheap wine and cheaper whiskey to dull the pain that shatters your heart, rips at your soul, and keeps your days forever gray... What flavor of ICEE you got today?" It's our 50th episode and we're celebrating

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81:33

049 - Friday the 13th (2009) w/ Mike Snoonian

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2021/08/12

"Jason. My special, special boy. They must be punished, Jason. For what they did to you. For what they did to me." A joyous Friday the 13th to all of you wonderful campers out there! This year, we celebrate with our good friend Mike Snoonian of The Pod and the Pendulum & PsychoAnalysis podcasts by discussing one of the many early 2000 remakes of a classic slasher franchise. We'll talk about our favorite Jason actors, why this movie unfortunately loses more and more every re-watch, and debate

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048 - The Losers (2010)

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2021/08/05

"There's only one way this can end... you die very badly." With the release ofThe Suicide Squad this week, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about a slightly different film based on a DC comic about a rogue group of dangerous people on a suicide mission in South America! We'll discuss our love of Idris Elba, the unfair reception this movie received when it was released, and Stephen gives us a quick history of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" in popular culture!

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047 - The Country Bears (2002)

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2021/07/29

"I may be chubby, but I'm quick." This week we're going to celebrate the opening of Disney's Jungle Cruise by talking about an earlier attempt to adapt a beloved theme park staple: The Country Bear Jamboree! Stephen gives us an in-depth history of the Jamboree itself, we discuss our mutual love of both Christopher Walken and Stephen Tobolowski, and Brett has a lot of questions about how this bear-centric universe operates! Listen to Kevin Perjurer's interview with Terri Hardin in the Defunctland

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046 - Masters of the Universe (1987)

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2021/07/22

"Men who crave power look back over the mistakes of their lives, pile them all together, and call it 'destiny.'" By the power of Greyskull, we have arrived to talk about this movie, based on a cartoon, based on a toy. We'll discuss the interesting history of Cannon Films, the careers of Dolph Lundgren and Courteney Cox, and we both lose some nerd cred by revealing just how much we really cared about He-Man.

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045 - Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)

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2021/07/15

"You see, if the Train of Death doesn't kill him, then those crates of TNT will. Not to mention the two ton anvil hanging over his head, and—Oh, look. There's the Pendulum of Doom! What's the Pendulum of Doom doing here?! I did not order the Pendulum of Doom! It's overkill! Get rid of it!" Sufferin' Succotash! In honor of Space Jam and its "New Legacy" releasing this week we're going to talk about the other live-action hybrid Looney Tunes film! We'll discuss the Brendan Frasier of it all, Stephen

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044 - Elektra (2005)

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2021/07/08

"Don't worry, death's not that bad..." In honor of the release of Marvel's Black Widow, this week we're going to discuss Marvel's first foray into a female-led superhero franchise! We'll discuss Jennifer Garner's obvious reluctance to do this movie, its complete disregard of the source material, and our slow, Lovecraftian descent into madness as we realize just how bad this film is!

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043 - Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) w/ J.P....

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2021/07/01

"If vengeance is all you seek, you will never be able to save mankind. Fight this war with me, not for one man but for the whole world... Mr. President." This week, we celebrate America's Birthday with our first ever returning guest: author and creator of The Endless Elsewhere Podcast, Mr. J.P. Leck! We'll discuss how historically accurate this movie actually is, book versus movie adaptations, and Stephen finds some interesting tangents to dive into. You can find Joseph and his work at the links

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042 - The Last Witch Hunter (2015)

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2021/06/24

"People shouldn't root around in their past. Some things are best left forgotten." In honor of Mr. Diesel's new Fast & Furious film release, this week we're going to talk about his attempt at bringing his Dungeons & Dragons character to the big screen! We'll discuss the disaster of a script, the career of Mr. Diesel himself, and Brett's complete heartbreak over how good this movie could have been.

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041 - Napoleon Dynamite (2004) w/ Sean Rose

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2021/06/17

"Is that what you're trying to do? Ruin my life and make me look like a freakin' idiot?!" On this episode, we get together with musical artist and long-time friend Sean Rose to truly embrace the awkwardness. We discuss the cultural phenomena this movie was, the warm hug of nostalgia this movie produces for Brett and Sean, and Stephen tries his best to find a deeper meaning buried within it all. You can find Sean and all his music below! Instagram: @s.ro.ep3s Sean Rose on Spotify:

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80:32

040 - Maverick (1994)

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2021/06/10

"Well, now, I bring all sorts of plusses to the table. I hardly ever bluff and I never ever cheat." This week we shuffle up and deal while we talk about this classic 90's western. We'll discuss Brett's surprising nostalgia for this film, fall deep down the Academy Awards rabbit hole once again, and spend an unhealthy amount of time dissecting that final round of the poker tournament.

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039 - Dead Silence (2007) w/ Cat Scully

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2021/06/03

"If you go looking for answers, you just might find them." This week, we're exploring family curses with author and illustrator, Cat Scully! We discuss our appreciation for James Wan and Leigh Whannell, how much this film influenced Cat's writing, and how much we're ready for #HotWerewolfSummer! You can find all of Cat's work at the links below: Website: catherinescully.com Twitter: @CatMScully (https://twitter.com/catmscully) Instagram: @CatMScully (https://www.instagram.com/catmscully/) And make

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038 - Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

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2021/05/27

"Holmes, remember what I always taught you: control your emotions or they will be your downfall." We're on the case this week with another ramble filled discussion about a film that had a lot going for it! We'll discuss the Sherlock Holmes character and his numerous pop culture portrayals, Barry Levinson and his incredible run, and go on more tangents than you can shake a meerschaum pipe at! The game is afoot, indeed!

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