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Where's The Damn Sequel?!
by Luwd Media
A podcast about movies that were disenfranchised. From expensive flops to burnout brands, Lucien and a rotation of guests discuss the Hollywood movies - both famous and forgotten - that never achieved the fullest of their franchise potential.
Episodes
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Boy Party - Now Available (Trailer)
Welcome to Boy Party, the podcast that tackles cinema's most legendary team-ups, where two massive movie stars share the screen and battle it out for top billing... and the fatter paycheck. Join the creators of Adam & Ben (New & Selected), as we delve into the juicy details of dueling star...
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Artemis Fowl
Where's The Damn Sequel?! is back, live from COVID lockdown, and ready to discuss the year's most baffling, awful and hopeless franchise starter: Disney's big-budget Irish fairy fantasy Artemis Fowl, directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by... Robert DeNiro?? We break down the film's…
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Top 10 Films of the Decade w/Shane Kelly
Lucien and Shane sit down to reveal their respective lists of the best films of 2010-2019. From stories of childish wonder to spectacular blockbusters and sunny romances, it's a varied list that reflects the last ten years beyond the world of cinema.
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Muppets Most Wanted - 50th Episode w/Shane Kelly
It's the 50th episode of Where's The Damn Sequel?! and what better way to celebrate two years of great movie podcasting than by discussing perhaps our signature film, the source of our theme song: James Bobin's Muppets Most Wanted! Shane Kelly returns for this landmark edition of the podcast.
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In Time w/Eoghan
Would that this podcast were a time podcast! Lucien is joined by longtime podcast collaborator Eoghan Dobey to discuss Andrew NIccol's 2011 sci-fi thriller In Time, featuring time heists, time pirates and time banks. Would In Time make a better TV series? Why was the marketing so vague about the...
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Doctor Strange w/Mick Barrett
Lucien and returning guest Mick Barrett enter the Sanctum Sanctorum for the podcast's first MCU episode! Why is Doctor Strange one of the only Marvel movies Lu cares about? What can we expect from the Multiverse of Madness? Plus discussion of Marvel Studios' entire Phase 4 announcement and the…
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The Cat in the Hat
You're not just wrong, you're stupid. And you're ugly, just like your mum. In a special bumper-sized episode, Lucien is joined by Rob and Brendan to discuss the most unhinged and unique family comedy of the century: Mike Meyers in The Cat in the Hat: a film so twisted it caused Dr Seuss' widow to...
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Hobbs and Shaw w/Shane Kelly and Gemma Robocop
Hobbs... AND Shaw? In this economy?? In a special emergency episode (a nice way of saying "sorry for the poor audio"), Lucien is joined by Shane and Gemma for instant reaction to David Leitch's Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw. From Dwayne Johnson's Samoan self-mythologising to the film's...
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Mad Max: Fury Road
So shiny, so chrome! Lucien is joined by Immortan Joe to talk George Miller's petrol-fuelled dystopian epic Mad Max: Fury Road starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. Why did Warner Bros fund such an audacious project, and - in lieu of this movie's Best Picture nomination - what future potential...
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
If Walter White can own two copies, we definitely deserve a sequel. Cian returns to talk 2007's touching fantasy starring Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman and Jason Bateman. We dig into the bizarre decision to cast Hoffman in an expensive family movie, conceive of a genuinely brilliant sequel...
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Click
Lucien and Brendan grab a universal remote and jump into Adam Sandler's 2006 high concept comedy Click, co-starring Christopher Walken(!), David Hasselhoff(!!) and... Dolores O'Riordan(!!!). What crazy antics could ensue in a Click sequel, and are there any comedy stars left in Hollywood who…
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The Mummy + Dark Universe w/Shane Kelly
This week, Lucien and Shane are discussing the first movie in one of Hollywood's greatest crossover franchises. Yes, it's Universal's monster mash Dark Universe, which began in 2017 with The Mummy starring Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe and... uh... never continued. What great DU movies have we…
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Inception (Part 2) w/Shane Kelly
We're doing a dream heist. We're back by popular demand. Come on everybody, strike up the band! Shane Kelly returns for Part 2 of our mega-sized Inception episode, where we dig into potential plot and casting for an Inception sequel and play the Box Office Game for July 2010.
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Inception (Part 1) w/Shane Kelly
Shane Kelly returns from limbo for a special two-part episode discussing Christopher Nolan's 2010 masterpiece Inception. In this first part, Shane and Lucien break down the original film and its various interpretations. Tune in for Part 2 where we dig into potential sequels and play the Box…
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Step Brothers
Boats N Hoes! Lucien is joined by Brendan to discuss Adam McKay's beloved Will Ferrell/John C. Reilly farce comedy. We analyse the film's unique rewatch appeal, the decade-long rumours of a sequel, McKay's development as a 'serious filmmaker' and remember just what a phenomenal period the Summer…
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Men, Women and Children
Men, women AND children? In this economy?? Hannah is back to discuss 2014's internet-panic ensemble drama starring Adam Sandler, Ansel Elgort, Timothée Chalamet and Dean "Sex GIFs" Norris. We cover the various sexual issues explored by the film, the proceeding careers of its young cast, and…
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Sally joins Lucien to dissect the most recent big-screen Narnia adventure: 2010's scarcely-remembered Voyage of the Dawn Treader. They discuss the Christian overtones of Aslan, a Narnia-themed scandal in Lucien's primary school, casting suggestions for Puddleglum The Marshwiggle and whether...
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The Polar Express w/Hannah Friedel
Christmas comes early to the podcast! Hannah Friedel returns to dive into Robert Zemeckis' holiday favourite. Is this Tom Hanks' best performance? How does the film tackle class and poverty in modern America? And is Zemeckis' 2009 A Christmas Carol effectively his version of a Polar Express sequel?
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Get Smart w/Michael McAndrew
Bring out the cone of silence, cause Lucien and returning guest Michael McAndrew are discussing the 2008 Get Smart movie starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway! Plus: Bernie Sanders shares his thoughts on Detective Pikachu, and we play a fabulous 2008 edition of the Box Office Game.
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The Spiderwick Chronicles
Lucien is joined by friend and colleague Sally Dobie to talk 2008's Mark Waters-directed adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles, starring Freddie Highmore as twin brothers in a masterful Winklevossian performance. How does the film diverge from the books? Why can't Freddie do an American accent...
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Shrek Forever After
We've covered many DreamWorks animated classics on the podcast, but never their most iconic brand... this week we're diving into the inferior fourth Shrek movie with returning guest Hannah. What makes Rumpelstilskin such a compelling antagonist? Can Shrek ever recover from this existential crisis...
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Over The Hedge
Lucien is joined by California Queen Hannah to discuss 2006's charming animated comedy Over The Hedge. Is this Bruce Willis's last great performance? What sort of animal could Christoph Waltz voice in the (damn) sequel? And is it enjoyable (or indeed possible) to have sex with a box turtle?
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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D
On April Fools Day, Lucien is joined by Cian and James to discuss Robert Rodriguez's classic multi-dimensional kids adventure Sharkboy and Lavagirl: its early starring role for Taylor Lautner, use of 3-D and George Lopez's online dating life. Bring your red and blue glasses, it's gonna be a wild...
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The Boss Baby
What if a baby.... was a boss?! That's the question posed by DreamWorks' 2017 animated masterpiece The Boss Baby, starring Alec Baldwin, a favourite of Lucien's which Rob returns to help him discuss on this episode. What can we expect from The Boss Baby 2? What's Lucien's take on the Netflix...
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Scooby-Doo
Lucien and and first-time guest Rob head to Spooky Island to discuss the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo movie, from its brilliant ensemble to the direct-to-DVD prequel that starred Hayley Kiyoko as Velma.
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The Oscars 2019
Where's The Damn Sequel is back with a hot new look for 2019! In a special episode to kick off the year, Lucien is joined by Cian and Amy to discuss our predictions and personal picks for the 91st Academy Awards: how are there two great actors called Jim Cummings, and What About WIDOWS Tho??
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The Magic Roundabout
Where's the damn sequel to the godawful 2005 CGI reboot of the beloved British cartoon, a film with three different titles and dub-jobs, and some of cinema's spookiest skeletons? Cian returns for a brief episode on The Magic Roundabout.
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Twilight 10th Anniversary Special
Lucien and guests discuss the Twilight franchise, a pivotal game-changer for teen blockbusters that began in November 2008. How did the Twilight franchise run out of steam, how do the movies hold up a decade on, and is there potential for more film content adapted from Stephenie Meyer's vampire...
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Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Where's the damn sequel to Joe Dante's totally bonkers, Brendan Fraser-starring cartoon caper; at once a meta-commentary on Warner Brothers itself, a James Bond homage and an effort to capitalise on the success of Space Jam?! Cian returns to dive into the madness of Looney Tunes: Back in Action.
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Tomorrowland
Where's the damn sequel to Brad Bird & Damon Lindelof's 2015 mega-budget sci-fi; one of the most fabulous failures in recent Hollywood memory; a film that sees George Clooney in a romantic relationship with a young robot girl and Britt Robertson show the world how wonderful she is, even in the…
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout w/Shane Kelly
Straight after attending an opening night screening, Lucien and Shane sit down to freak out over the astonishing masterpiece that is Chris McQuarrie's Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Prepare to hear two boys get very, very excited about a very silly film.
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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Lucien and returning guest Gemma discuss the totally inessential new sequel to 2008's hit ABBA musical from its kick-ass Cher performance to bizarre Godfather Part II-esque manipulation of time and character. And what of a Mamma Mia 3? Contains spoilers.
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Incredibles 2 w/Shane Kelly
On a special episode, Shane Kelly joins Lucien to discuss (friend of the show) Brad Bird's long-awaited animated sequel. Did Incredibles 2 fulfil our crazy expectations, and what could Bird bring to a third Incredibles adventure? Contains some spoilers.
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Jumper
Lucien is joined by Cian to discuss the disenfranchisement of Doug Liman's 2008 proto-superhero thriller JUMPER starring Hayden Christensen in his only post-Star Wars blockbuster role. Where, we ask, is the sequel to JUMPER?!
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Shark Tale w/Shane Kelly
Where's the damn sequel to Dreamworks Animation's 2004 Goodfellas parody/Will Smith reggae rhapsody that ruined the song "Car Wash" for a whole generation?! With a vintage VHS tape in hand, Lucien and guest Shane Kelly discuss the legacy of Shark Tale.
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The Simpsons Movie
Where's the damn sequel to the big-screen spin-off of the biggest TV show in history?! Lucien and special guest Eimear discuss Spider-Pig, Springfield Under The Dome and several potential premises for The Simpsons Movie 2.
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Shia LaBeouf Retrospective
On a special episode of Where's The Damn Sequel?!, Lucien and special guest Gemma discuss the various false-start franchises of Mr. Shia LaBeouf, from HOLES and THE EVEN STEVENS MOVIE to his roles in INDIANA JONES and NYMPHOMANIAC.
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High School Musical 3
Where's the damn sequel to the threequel to the defining teen movie of the 2000s?! Michael and Lucien discuss how Troy, Gabriella and friends could return for a potential High School Musical 4.
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Megamind
Where's the damn sequel to DreamWorks Animation's brilliant 2010 supervillain comedy, starring Will Ferrell and David Cross: a classic overshadowed by the success of Despicable Me?! Lucien and Michael discuss Megamind (from the director of The Boss Baby).
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Enchanted
Where's the damn sequel to the beloved 2007 Disney musical starring Amy Adams in her greatest role?! (hint: it's currently in the late stages of development). Lucien and Michael discuss the classic that spawned no less than 3 Oscar-nominated songs!
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Eragon
Where's the damn sequel to the close-to-unwatchable 2006 dragon fantasy, starring a scene-stealing John Malkovich and Also Some Other Actors Who Are Less Interesting. Lucien, Michael and Jordyn discuss the enigma of Eragon.
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Stardust
Where's the damn sequel to Matthew Vaughn's spellbinding 2007 adaptation of the Neil Gaiman fantasy, starring Robert DeNiro as a gay pirate? Michael and Jordyn join Lucien to ponder why a Stardust sequel was never made.
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets w/Shane Kelly
Where's the damn sequel to the endlessly-rewatchable alt-history adventures, starring Nicolas Cage at his very best? Shane Kelly joins Lucien to ponder why a third movie was never made, and if it still could be.
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A podcast about movies that were disenfranchised. From expensive flops to burnout brands, Lucien and a rotation of guests discuss the Hollywood movies - both famous and forgotten - that never achieved the fullest of their franchise potential.
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