This is a brand new podcast where we discuss the films that we feel are; underrated, underappreciated, and even ones that have just slipped under the radar and passed most people by. The show is a collaboration of friends and podcasters comprised of; Alan and Fred Torres, Ariel and Sergio Ortiz, and…
Mikey Neumann of FilmJoy returns to the show to discuss this New Zealand coming-of-age tale. This week's episode examines international cinema, the rise of DVDs, and, of course, the strong emotional core of the film.Make sure to check out Movies with Mikey!For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Perfectly combining medieval fantasy and 80s cheesiness, Richard Donner's 1985 film features tragic romance, revenge, swordfight, and of course, magic. Featuring command performances from Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Matthew Broderick the film was a box office dud, but forty years on, should it get another chance?Sarah Jefferson Carter, writer and director of the new show Queendom Come, joins Derick to discuss this magical movie.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Taylor D. Adams of The Film Nuts Podcast finishes our unintentional 90s Disney trilogy with a film from the Disney Renaissance! But while other films from the studio at the time are held up as masterpieces, this one underperformed and has been a bit overlooked. Does it deserve to be hoisted up to the Mount Olympus of other Disney classics?For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Travis Bow of the Minute of Thieves podcast arrives to talk about this forgotten 90s film. Loosely inspired by a true story Iron Will tells the story of a dogsled race and the sheer determination to win that took the reins. While this type of film was once Disney's bread and butter, Derick and Travis ask if it has fallen by the wayside forever.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Author Savannah Villescas joins Derick to talk about this Pixar flick that was overshadowed by the studio's other legendary early output. Despite it not being as culturally relevant as some of Pixar's other fare it helped revolutionize a generation. Follow Savy and stay tuned for her upcoming book, The Beast's Bargain! For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Happy April Fool's! To celebrate, we look at one of the most incredible, unique, and ridiculous viewing experiences in recent memory. Kusrosh Jozavi joins me to discuss Twisters, but specifically in 4DX! The film feels tailor-made for the format, feeling like a two-hour long theme park ride!Check out Kurosh's game reviews and listen to Savepoint Stories now!
What happened to the mid-budget films of yesteryear, and how did the constraints of those budgets breed even more creativity in a creative-driven media? Derick McDuff (the host of the Underrated Movie Podcast) alongside Alix Catherine (host, The Welcome Party), Andrew Linde (host, Nothing New: A Remake Podcast), Tricia Aurand (award-winning screenwriter; podcast host), Law Sharma (actor, entertainment journalist), and JPG (pop culture educator, consultant; InterMyth) address topics like the best mid-budgets films, speculate about which years the industry pivoted, and discuss the importance of low-budget and mid-budget filmmaking.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
This week we dive into one of the most literate films we've ever covered, The Pagemaster! Booktoker MyStacheofBooks joins Derick to discuss a film that, while missing the mark with critics and audiences, helped inspire his lifelong love of reading.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Austin Olivia Kendrick returns to discuss tick, tick... BOOM! and how, despite some early awards attention, the film dropped off the radar. Austin and Derick discuss how studios are afraid to promote their musicals as musicals, Netflix's release strategy, and the crime of Andrew Garfield being denied an Oscar for his performance as Johnathan Larson.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Alix Catherine joins Derick to talk about the film chronicling the misadventures of the 90s biggest girl band. Critics at the time dismissed it for being dumb, but is this one actually more clever than given credit for?For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_gCheck out Fight For Your Right Revisited: https://youtu.be/evA-R9OS-Vo?si=ah0ymTHAY6nPtdaS
Mitch Narito ofThe Good Placejoins Derick to discuss this 2003 film from Peter Berg. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in a film for the first time is this buddy adventure film that underwhelmed at the time. But has over two decades of bargain bin shopping and FX showing increased it's presence?For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Returning to live action for the first time in twelve years, Robert Zemeckis' Flight won acclaim for its plot and acting but quickly faded from the public memory. Thomas Craig, podcaster and plane crash survivor, returns to discuss the film! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Before you watch the latest reboot of the classic monster movie take a look back at 2010's The Wolfman! Maligned in it's day and all but forgotten on it's 15th anniversary Damian from The Midnight Film Society joins Derick on Underrated to talk about this gothic horror! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Every other Monday I co-host another film podcast, The Midnight Film Society, and this week we looked back at 2024. Damian and I count down our top 10 films from last year. Listen to MFS on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Following the story of country musician Loretta Lynn, Coal Miner's Daughter is much more than your average music biopic. John DeLio, author of the recently released "Not Even Nominated," joins Derick to discuss the film which earned Sissy Spacek an Oscar, but for which Tommy Lee Jones was not even nominated. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! This year for our annual Christmas special Jason Kleeberg returns to discuss the holiday slasher P2. What made the film fail, how has it aged, and why do we love the tradition of watching our favorites every year as we celebrate the season? Be sure to check out Jason on Force Five! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
8-Bit Cinema concludes with a discussion of Neill Blomkamp's adaptation of the popular racing simulator! Matt from the Matt and Mark Movie Show returns to discuss how the film tells the real life story of a gamer turned pro racer.We talk about how video game films have changed and gown over the years, getting us to where we are today with films like this.For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_
For out 150th episode what else could we cover but Mewtwo Strikes Back? Our 8-Bit Cinema serise continues as we discuss a film that was torn apart by western critics upon release. Kurosh Jozavi returns to talk about how this became one of the first video game adaptations to make bank at the box office. We also talk about how it bridged the gap between the successful video game adaptations on the small screen and their less renowned big screen counterparts. Check out Kurosh on the KJP Show or read his writing on Temple of Geek! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
8-Bit Cinema continues with Takashi Miike's Ace Attorney! A faithful adaptation of the video game franchise, the film was unfortunately never released in the US and remains largely unknown. Twitch streamer RiRiYells joins Derick to talk about the courtroom drama/comedy and why adapting a visual novel made for a unique adaptation! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
We kick off our 8-Bit Cinema mini-series on video game adaptations with Silent Hill, which also happens to be our Halloween special! Jaymo from The Old Switch-a-roo returns to discuss this film which, despite being dismissed by critics at the time, was a pivotal step for video game adaptations. CONTENT WARNING: This episodes discusses the often brutal and extreme violence contained in the film, including violence of a sexual nature inflicted upon a minor. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
The prequel/sequel to one of the best action films of all time, Furiosa was DOA at the box office. Despite only being released a few months ago the film deserves more love than it received. Is it a contender for one of the years best movies? For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Based on the the post-apocalyptic steampunk YA novel of same name the writing team from The Lord of the Rings reunited for Oscar winning effects artist Christian Rivers' directorial debut. However things did not go as planned as the film crashed at the box office and was chewed up by critics. Derick, along with Mike G from the Masters of the Nerdiverse Podcast defend the film and ask it its due to be reappraised. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
After languishing in developmental hell for years Guy Ritchie brought this stylish 60's spy thriller, based on the TV show to the big screen. Unfortunately, despite Ritchie's signature style and a great performance from Henry Cavill the film flopped hard at the box office. Zo Richardson from Back Look Cinema joins Derick to discuss what worked about the film and why it ultimately failed to connect with audiences. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
The pseudo-sequel to beloved classic The Wizard of Oz, the one and only film directed by the great Walter Murch is pure 80s nightmare fuel and quite possibly the weirdest studio film ever made. Stand-up comedian Kelly Farmer joins Derick to talk about this film which bombed at the box office but found a second life on VHS. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Coming from comedic juggernauts The Lonely Island and Judd Apatow, Popstar came at a time when the popularity of comedic films was waning. The film, despite featuring an astounding number of cameos and great original songs made less than half it's budget. Jaymo from https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-old-switch-a-roo-gaming-retro-w-mike-and-jaymo/id1702798095 joins Derick to discuss why this one failed to connect with audiences and why it deserves a second look! For more info head to https://linktr.ee/underratedmoviepodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_gw And don't forget to check out https://letterboxd.com/popstar22/ on Letterboxd!
Underrated was lucky enough to host a panel at San Diego Comic-Con! Alongside Underrated's host Derick McDuff, panelists included past and future guests; JPG, Austin Olivia Kendrick, Kurosh Jozavi, and Thomas Craig, with Alix Catherine moderating! Enjoy the panel in it's entirety here! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Special thanks to Jaymo for photography, Damian Sherman for video, and Austin for sound assistance.
Fresh off their panel at Comic-Con JPG joins Derick to discuss the 90s pulp film The Phantom! As the purple clad hero Billy Zane failed to impress movie-goers and critics at the time, but has this one achieved cult classic status? Make sure to check out JPG on The Welcome Party and with InerMyth! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Phil Iscove, host of Podcast Like It's... and the co-creator of FOX's Sleepy Hollow, joins Derick to break down this 2015 gothic romance from Guillermo del Toro. They discuss why the film went under the radar and how it was mismarketed. Mia Wasikowska's career, the theater industry, del Toro's pivot to Netflix, and even a few ghost stories are discussed! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Serving as a feature length music video and companion piece to Daft Punk's second album, Discovery, Interstella 5555 tells a tale about a band of aliens abducted for nefarious ends! Toei animation and the legendary Leiji Matsumoto helped the band realize this spacefaring epic. Brad LaBaron, host of the Album Concept Hour, joins Derick to discuss the part concpet album, part animated masterpiece. Check out Flyover State Park and Derick's episode on Discovery.
We wrap up Extended Edition by looking at Ridley Scott's director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven! Kurosh Jozavi returns to the show to discuss this epic and the differences between the theatrical and directors cuts. We wrap up by talking about the availability of these cuts and their rise to prominence. Check out the KJP show for more from Kurosh! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Extended Edition continues with Micheal Mann's Blackhat! A colossal failure, both critically and financially, over the years Mann retooled the film, creating a new cut of the film that improves it significantly by adding and reordering scenes. Daniel Rubio of Reel Chums joins Derick to discuss the film, comparing and contrasting both versions of the film. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
We continue the our mini-series Extended Edition by looking at the Assembly Cut of Alien³. After a complicated pre-production and an even more troubled production plagued by studio interference David Fincher disowned his first film. However the Assembly Cut, complied years later brought to light a version closer to his original vision that served as a powerful conclusion to the original Alien trilogy. Perry Constantine, host of Superhero Cinephiles and Japan on Film makes his first appearance on the show! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
We kick off our mini-series Extended Edition! Over the next two months we'll be looking at alternative cuts of films, beginning with the Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep. Former host and horror hound Alan Torres returns to talk about Mike Flanagan's full vision. The sequel to The Shining, coming decades later, the film crashed and burned at the box office. But with nearly thirty minutes of added footage is there a version of this film that succeeds where the theatrical edition failed? For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Beloved by some, and utterly unknown to others, this 1984 cult classic is an indie in the truest sense, made cheap and dirty. Matt K from CinemaJaw returns to break down this Troma staple. We discuss how it's aged poorly, how it hasn't, and low budget genre films acting as a launchpad for burgeoning filmmakers. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Happy April Fools! For our annual so-bad-it's-good episode Matt from The Matt and Mark Movie Show joins me to talk "Moonfall." The last gasp of a dead genre from the 90s and 00s, and one of the most expensive independent films ever it crashed hard at the box office. Inherently flawed, and seemingly written by an AI, there is still a lot to treasure in this bizarre conspiracy thriller. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Alex Marcus of The Pop Break and Derick discuss the final film in John Carney's spiritual trilogy. Music, young love, and brothers are discussed as is the fact Sing Street somehow didn't get a best song Oscar nomination. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Austin Olivia Kendrick returns to the show to discuss this send up of music biopics! With equal parts heart and humor the film is both a love letter and a parody of America's most famous musicians and the mythologies we have built around them. Make sure to follow Austin on TikTok for more great film insights! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Filled with stylish directional flourishes, a talented ensemble cast and powerful themes Bad Times at the El Royale flopped upon release. Mike Lund from The Old Switch-a-roo joins Derick to discuss the overlooked film from Drew Goddard. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
For Valentines Day Derick is joined by real life couple and co-hosts of Not Couple Goals, Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy. They discuss the 2010 Tom Cruise Cameron Diaz rom/com/action/thriller Knight and Day! Check out Not Couple Goals on the Pop Break Today Feed! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Richard Kelly's sophomore effort which got booed upon its initial showing at the Cannes Film Festival, Southland Tales is a film that got a lot of hate. However certain corners of film criticism and the internet have praised it as a hidden masterpiece. So who's right about this dystopian sci-fi comedy? Pat Mayo brings Derick this truly absurd and divisive film. Check out Pat on his show, The Pat Mayo Experience, a part of the Mayo Media Network! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Underrated finally takes a long overdue look a work from Ralph Bakshi! Kyle Bridgett, artist, podcaster, and expert in all things R. Crumb brings the film to Derick. A somewhat contentions collaboration between Bakshi and Crumb gave way to the paradoxical at times adult animated film. While popular upon release in the 1970s the film is becoming harder to track down today, Does it deserve a modern reappraisal?
To cap off a great year in film my friend, and the host of The Midnight Film Society, Damian, and I each counted down our 10 favorite movies of 2023! Every other week (on alternating Mondays with Underrated) Damian and I get together to discuss new films! If you enjoy what you hear give MFS a follow and hear more of what we have to say about movies in 2024!
A new era begins for the Underrated Movie Podcast! Damian returns to discuss the much reviled ending of the original Spider-Man trilogy. Has toxic internet culture ruined the film's reputation, and does the Editor's Cut salvage it? We discuss how it stacks up against other Spider-Man films and ask what the best final film in a trilogy was. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Merry Christmas! Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast joins Derick to discuss this Christmas zombie musical. This Christmas Special discusses how this film and others can utilize and recontextualize classic Christmas iconography and what we love about Christmas movies. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
After a successful festival circuit in 2019 "Sound of Metal" became a casualty of theater closures in 2020. Thomas Craig of the Joy Schtick and Challenge Accepted podcasts joins Derick to discuss the film which holds a special meaning to both. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Alan Torres returns for the first time as a guest co-host! We discuss the genre crossing multi-layered epic "Cloud Atlas." From the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer, the film is unquestionably one of the most ambitious ever made. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
"Killers of the Flower Moon" isn't the first time that Martin Scorsese has tackled a historical epic. Derick and guest co-host Kurosh Jozavi discuss a film that received more mixed marks from critics than usual. Marking Scorsese's first in a long collaboration with Leonardo di Caprio, and his second and final time working with Danial Day Lewis, there are a number of incredible performances. The film addresses issues of legacy, revenge, and the formative years of America, and we ask, does it deserve a reassessment? Follow Kurosh at KujoPrime everywhere! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Happy Halloween! Matt from The Matt and Mark Movie Show who brings Derick this under the radar film from 1976. Featuring a star studded cast the Matt and Derick discuss how the tropes first seen in this film came to define the haunted house sub-genre of horror! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
I've just launched a new podcast exclusively for patrons of the Underrated Podcast's Patreon! However as a thank you for all of my listeners I've made the first episode available to everyone! To hear more along with a ton of other perks head to pateron.com/underratedmoviepodcast, or listen directly on Spotify. Any contribution helps me keep the lights on while I record and is greatly appreciated! Welcome to Underdogs! Each month I cover a sports related film. For the first episode I covered the baseball film Moneyball and was joined by Craig from the Hooks & Runs podcast! Theme music by Joseph McDade.
This week Jason Kleeberg of the Force Five podcast joins Derick to discuss this modern take on a found footage film. After a brief festival circuit the film went straight to streaming on Shudder, but those without the dedicated horror platform may have missed the film! For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcast Patreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_gw
Scott Derrickson's 2012 supernatural horror film developed a reputation as a cult classic among horror fans. Derick brings his friend Marion along to discuss the film and how it served as a blueprint for low budget high box office horror to come. For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast.com
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