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
Edgar Wright's tale of murder and nostalgia failed at the box office despite being one of the sleekest and most impressive looking films in years. Andrew Linde of Nothing New joins Derick to take a deep dive into why this film's message missed some viewers and how it became a neon nightmare 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
Based on the comic strips and subsequent film serials of the 1930s, the 1980 adaptation was seen as too weird, too cheesy, too campy, and too colorful by many at the time. Over the years, however, those same elements, along with its incredible soundtrack by Queen, have turned it from frequently mocked misfire to cult classic.John Champion of Roddneberry Entertainment joins Derick to discuss the film, its fandom, and its long journey into the cult canon.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
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