Disenfranchised

"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's  The 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...

"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-finished  Scoob! 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,...

"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's  Shin 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...

"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...

“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?

"Spirals... this town is contaminated with spirals!"   Welcome, everyone, to yet another theme month! This time, we're taking a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun for "Big in Japan" month and we're kicking it off with returning guest Mandie Gossage! We'll discuss why this is Mandie's all-time favorite film, how the movie holds up to the original work, and how ashamed we are that Stephen has n...

"I'm just gonna sit here alone, get nostalgic, and drink till I pass out."   This week we're closing out our Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Month of June by taking a look at Jim Henson's legacy! Up-and-coming Youtube personality, friendly neighborhood filmmaker, and Stephen's former student Katy Doyle joins us to talk Henson Alternative, Melissa McCarthy, and wa...

"Remember, if you experience any unpleasantness, please let me know. I would hate to miss it."   Our tribute month to the incomparable Jim Henson continues and we're finally talking about an honest-to-goodness Muppet film! And there's no better person to talk about it with than our good friend from the Ephesiology Podcast, Andrew Johnson! We'll discuss the messages about finding a family, Ste...

"You remind me of the babe..." Our Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Jim Henson theme month rolls on as we welcome back our friend Landon DeCrastos to discuss 1986's Labyrinth , Henson's final directorial feature and reclaimed cult classic! Join us as we talk about childhood fears, the infamous door riddle, Henson's latter day endeavors, and David Bowie's eggplant!&nbsp...

"Can you tell me  how to get to Sesame Street?" This week, we're joined by our buddy Brian Keiper from the Movies for Life podcast, Bloody Disgusting, and Manor Vellum to talk about Stephen & Brett's 'Bert and Ernie energy,' the evolution of life on Sesame Street, and the way this movie effectively balances the heart of Sesame Street with the chaos of The Muppets.  Follow That Brian...

"The Great Conjunction is the end of the world! Or the beginning..."   This week, Brett is out attempting to piece back together a shattered crystal, so Stephen is kicking off the Most Sensational, Inspirational, Celebrational, Muppetational Jim Henson Month with a chaotic BANG   as he's joined by the hosts of the High on Cartoons podcast, Hope Lichtner and Bex Stough! Together, they tal...

"You don't have to be selfish just because that's how I wrote you! You're more than that! You said so yourself!" This week, we wrap up our accidental 'Fictional Lands' theme month and pay homage to the 'patron saint' of Disenfranchised, Mr. Paul Bettany, in honor of his birthday tomorrow! We also chat about Brendan Fraser and the Brendannaissance, YA literary-to-screen adaptations, and the strengt...

"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." There's apparently a new  Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers movie dropping this weekend, so we invited along our friend Michele Eggen from the Movies for Life podcast to discuss  our multiverse of madness, 1988's  Who Framed Roger Rabbit ! How different is this movie from its source novel? What did they have in mind for the sequel? Who would Stephe...

"I do not aim with my hand. He who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father."   This week, in honor of the latest adaptation of  Firestarter dropping in theaters this weekend, we're talking to sisters and Stephen King readers Mandie and Mollie Gossage about all things King! From his reputation as an author incapable of ending a story, to his Dark Tower novel series, to the...

"I know I'm not the wizard you expected, but I might be the wizard you need."   There's no place like home, there's no place like... this episode where we discuss the great Sam Raimi in preparation for his MCU debut this weekend! We talk the MCU, Raimi's filmography and career, and whatever the heck is going on with the acting in this film!   Join our Patreon! 

"I've been doing this for 50 years! How do you think I learned how to ram my fist into someone's stomach and to break their goddamn spine?"   Well, gentles and ladymen, we've come to the conclusion of "All About Arnold April" and our career retrospective on the iconic Austrian action hero! This week, we discuss Arnie's post-political movie career, the ups and mostly downs of the Terminator fr...

"What can I say? I'm a spy."   "All About Arnold April" rolls on as we discuss his last big blockbuster action movie before hitting the political circuit! We discuss Arnold's relationship with James Cameron as well as James Cameron's career. We also talk Jamie Lee Curtis' filmography, how 9/11 killed all the sequel hopes this movie had, and how much we both dislike Tom Arnold's ad libbing. Sp...

"If God were a villain... he'd be me."   "All About Arnold April" continues as we talk about one of Brett's all-time favorite childhood films! We discuss Arnold's career path to soften his image, how insanely stacked this cast is, and Brett has more than one existential crisis.   Join our Patreon! 

"No man may have me, unless he's beaten me in a fair fight."   Welcome, one and all, to "All About Arnold April"! This month, we're celebrating the Austrian powerhouse himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, by discussing his unfortunately failed attempts at kicking off franchises. So, to kick things off, we're talking about a film that the man himself personally considers one of the worst of his car...

"No man can stand against it alone. Something is out there... waiting."   This week, in honor of Marvel's latest attempt at a horror-adjacent superhero film, Morbius , we're talking about their first and most-forgotten attempt. We discuss which "Thing" came first -- 'Swamp' or 'Man,' the complete departure from the source material, and Brett fan casts his version of an early 2000's Midnight S...

"We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all."   School is back in session, listeners, and this week we're appropriately joined by one of Stephen's high school buddies, Andrew Johnson of the Ephesiology Podcast! We discuss the timelessness of this story, the careers of all these great actors, and which character we related to the most when we were teens. We a...

"This is what happens when you take its gold. You have to make amends. Until the debt has been repaid."   Happy St. Patrick's Day, dear listeners! This week, we're going to celebrate the holiday by discussing the gritty reboot to end all gritty reboots! We talk about the inconsistent lore, the completely unlikable characters, and we pitch some "out of this world" ideas for a sequel!   Jo...

"This isn't happening, Dale. We're not here. It's just a bad dream!"   This week, we're joined by our good friend James McCormick of the Cast of Cthulhu podcast to talk about one of his favorite films! We'll discuss our shared love of Brian Blessed, the incredible Queen soundtrack, and Stephen does a spot-on Dino De Laurentis impression.  Does Brett's voice hold out despite his illness?...

"Cats come when they feel like it. Not when they're told."   In honor of The Batman hitting theaters this week, we're going to talk about this disastrous spinoff of the Bat-franchise! We take this opportunity to also discuss our histories with "The World's Greatest Detective" and digging into how doomed this movie seemed to be from the start. We talk about the development hell, "The Oscar Cur...

"'The world is a fine place and worth fighting for.' I agree with the second part."   Welcome to our 77th episode, everyone! We can't think of anyone better to help us celebrate such an august occasion than critic/writer/cosplayer/semi-pro podcast guest, Jessica Scott! Together, we put forward our favorite Brad Pitt performances, rank this movies most disturbing kills, and discuss how disturb...