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Host Derick McDuff, along with a guest, looks at films that are underrated, underappreciated, and even ones that have just slipped under the radar and passed most people by. Look for new episodes every other Monday!
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Introducing Aminutedeus, a podcast that examines the film Amadeus, one episode at a time, fifteen minutes at a time. Each episode will look at a fifteen-minute chunk as host Derick McDuff and a guest break down the Director's Cut of the iconic film.New episodes will release on the fifteenth of the month over the course of 2026, and will be available for just $3 a month on Underrated's Patreon. However, the first episode is available for free here on Underrated for all listeners! Part II is out now for Patrons!Travis Bow of Minute of Thieves and Reel Comic Heroes joins Derick to discuss 00:01-15:00!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 Valentine's Day! Derick and his lovely guest, David Holloway, dive into the romantic drama Comet. Coming in 2014 from Sam Esmail the film remains largely unseen to this day, but is it pretentious or profound?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
Enjoy this bonus episode where Derick and Jaymo, of The Old SwitchARoo, complete their journey through the Silent Hill films with the much anticipated Return to Silent Hill!Released January 23rd, 2026, this psychological-horror film, based on the classic 2001 PS2 title Silent Hill 2, has riled the fanbase, but is it really as bad as people claim? We break down the poster, acting, special effects, plot, and sly easter eggs that only true fans of the series will recognize.CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the often brutal and extreme violence contained in the film, including violence of a sexual nature.Don't forget to subscribe to The Old SwitchAroo to get more retro goodness delivered straight to your feed!Derick & Jaymo Discuss Silent Hill (2006) https://open.spotify.com/episode/00sj4pzDGCGCsJ25geT7xO?si=27bad48cae6a41c0Derick & Jaymo Discuss Silent Hill: Revelation 3D (2012) https://www.patreon.com/posts/silent-hill-3d-122975306
Coming out in one of the greatest movie years of all time, the only collaboration between Martin Scorsese and Nic Cage failed at the box office. Ryan Estrada joins Derick to discuss the film and why, among both star and director, it remains one of their most underseen, but best films, and how it may have sneakily been an adaptation of one of Dickens' most famous works.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
Every other Friday, I co-host another film podcast, The Midnight Film Society, and each year Damian and I rank our favorite films. Enjoy our best of 2025 here as a bonus episode and subscribe to MFS to get more current film discussions, including next week's episode on our most anticipated films of 2026!Listen to MFS on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!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
Damian Sherman, host of The Midnight Film Society, returns for his annual guest spot. This year he brings Derick the trippy animated Chilean film The Wolf House (or La Casa Lobo.) Did this existential indie film deserve a wider audience?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
For the last episode of the year, Emmy nominee Austin Olivia Kendrick returns to discuss Palm Springs! A streaming release from 2020, Derick and Austin question if it ever got its due and discuss how relevant it felt at the time, while also discussing its deep themes and how they got through the worst of lockdown.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
Jaymo from The Old SwitchAroo returns to discuss the much-maligned Christmas flick Fred Claus. Is it really as bad as everyone says it is?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
Matt from The Matt and Mark Movie Show returns to discuss the Joseph Kosinski film that tells the true story of the Granite Mountain Hot Shots. A major box office disappointment, this powerful and harrowing film deserves to be seen.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
Cole Garrison, AKA The Rogue Geek, of The Welcome Party joins Derick to discuss this forgotten millennial classic. Should this film return from the dead for a new generation of filmgoers? The pair dissect the surprisingly prestigious talent both in front of and behind the camera.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
Released smack dab in the middle of the Disney Renaissance, The Hunchback of Notre Dame was overshadowed critically and financially by much of the studio's other output. Senior Character Artist at Naughty Dog, Colleen Larson, discusses; the darker aspects of the film, influences from previous adaptations, and the beautiful animation of the film.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
A remake of the cult 1985 film, Fright Night received decent reviews and a lukewarm box office draw. Jason Stein of Dads from the Crypt and Derick talk about why the film should be given a second chance, the late Anton Yelchin, and the unique Las Vegas horror setting. Happy Halloween!Listen to Derick's episode on Dads From the Crypt now!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
Robert Rodriguez ends the story of El Mariachi with the sprawling and bombastic Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Kurosh Jozavi returns to talk about the film and how it impacted him at an impressionable age. He and Derick also discuss the fascinating career of Rodriguez and the "Mexico" trilogy.Don't forget to check out Pistolero and all the other great songs on The Underrated Movie Podcast Playlist!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 gothic supernatural murder mystery, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Cate Blanchett and Keanu Reeves, has been overlooked for a quarter century. Author of Much Ado About Keanu, Sezin Devi Koehler joins Derick to discuss The Gift, as well as Keanu’s fascinating career path!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
Our LAIKA retrospective comes to a close, discussing the studio's most recent, and likely most underrated, film to date, Missing Link! Jaymo from The Old SwitchAroo returns to talk about the ambitious film that failed to make a mark at the box office.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
Kubo and the Two Strings was an ambitious fantasy epic, and a stop motion film on a scale never before seen. Pop culture educator and friend of the show, JPG returns to discuss the film, including some of the controversial casting choices.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
Our LAIKA retrospective continues as RiRi returns to talk about The Boxtrolls. She discusses how the qirky film has largely been forgotten, and how the film's social themes are even more relevant today than when the film was first released.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
Recorded live from San Diego Comic-Con, Underrated hosted a panel on The Hidden Value of a Director's Cut! Enjoy it here as a bonus episode!The director’s cut is a time-honored tradition in the film industry—where fans can bridge the gap between a studio’s perceived needs and a director’s artistic vision. But why do director’s cuts exist in the first place, and what have these done for studios and fans alike? The host of the Underrated Movie Podcast Derick McDuff is joined by Alix Catherine (public speaker, host, The Welcome Party), Tricia Aurand (award-winning screenwriter, podcast host), Andrew Linde (host, Nothing New: A Remake Podcast), Sarah Jefferson Carter (writer/director, Queendom Come), and Alex Marcus (podcast network director, The Pop Break) to discuss changing fundamental understandings of beloved movies, how a director’s cut can be effective/ineffective, and the most worthwhile director’s cuts in the pop culture space.
Our LAIKA Retrospective moves to the main feed to discuss the studio's sophomore effort ParaNorman. Taylor Bartle of Wild Mouse and The Grave Plot Podcast joins Derick to discuss the supernatural family film.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
We kick off our LAIKA retrospective on Across the 2nd Dimension by discussing their inaugural film Coraline. To break down this 3D masterpiece, Derick is joined by the director of podcasting at The Pop Break, Alex Marcus!Across the 2nd Dimension is a bonus podcast available on Underrated's Patreon for subscribers of at least $3. if you enjoyed this episode, please consider signing up to get acsess to all episodes of Across the 2nd Dimension, released on the 15th of every month as well as plenty of other bonus materials!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
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