Overhated

What happens when your nasty little sci-fi horror flick turns into a surprise hit ? You bang out a sequel as quickly as possible, without messing with any of the key components too much. For better or for worse, of course. Fortunately my guest Sean Redlitz (co-writer of a recent Shudder horror film called The Sacrifice Game ) is mostly positive on this kooky sequel, which is nice considering it's...

It was bound to happen eventually; someone chose The Phantom Menace for the Overhated treatment. On this super-sized episode I am joined by actor / writer / director Graham Skipper, whom you'll know if you watch a lot of indie horror films, or if you read good books about the Godzilla films. ( Because he wrote one .) Settle in for some truly nerdy Star Wars conversations,  folks. Plus this episode...

The video game movie is a frequently derided beast indeed. Sometimes even the half-decent ones get lumped in with the bottom of the barrel stuff. And that's just not fair. Big thanks to returning guest Cecil Trachenberg (check out GoodBadFlicks on youtube! ) for picking this one, and double thanks to all listeners, patrons, and supporters. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more epi...

The universe is packed with lambasted comedies that probably don't warrant a second look -- and then there are movies like Cabin Boy . Which do. Join me and podcaster / Survivor expert (and former contestant) Steven Fishbach as we rediscover the joys of a truly weird comedy that dealt with way too much venom back in the day. Big thanks to ( Survivor Know-It-All ) Steven, to all patrons and listene...

By now horror fans have accepted and embraced the opinion that Psycho II (1983) was better than it had any right to be, but what of 1986's Psycho III ? What of that one?!? Well, Jarrod Hornbeck (of the highly enjoyable Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks Podcast ) definitely has some thoughts on that one. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/scottEweinberg . S...

If you would have told me in 2004 that one day I'd be listening to someone praise this movie, I would have dismissed you as a lunatic! But time makes fools of us all, I suppose. Thankfully I have the great author / writer / comedian Owen Egerton aboard, and he really loves this crazy flick. Listen in for why! Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/scottEwei...

The summer of 1987 was an amazing time to be a movie fan. Every Friday there was something fun to watch. And we even got amazing misfires like Masters of the Universe , Who's That Girl , and Jaws: The Revenge , which my old friend and massive movie nerd George Hickman (@popmortem) happens to like, thank you very much. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/...

The great Ryan O'Neal passed away earlier this month, and my guest chose of one of the actor's early-'80s obscurities for the Overhated treatment. Screenwriter (and massive movie nerd) Larry Karaszewski ( Ed Wood, Man on the Moon, Dolemite Is My Name ) joins me to discuss Andrew Bergman's So Fine , which is a sex comedy, a broad farce, and three flavors of satire at once. Thanks for listening to O...

I finally got my old pal Joe "Mayhem" Lynch to sit down for an episode, and of course he chose an underloved 1993 genre classic: Abel Ferrara's Body Snatchers. It may not be as well-regarded as its older siblings (1956 & 1978, to be specific) but Joe and I found a whole lot to love in this adaptation all the same. And be sure to check out Joe's latest top-notch genre concoction: Suitable Flesh ! ...

The late '70s and early '80s were littered with all sorts of truly weird musicals, some of which have stood the test of time (like Grease ), and many of which exist as relics of a truly bizarre era... like The Apple . Join me and filmmaker / podcaster / cinema junkie Julia Marchese as we discuss The Apple, a wide variety of these weird musicals, and the beauty of Stephen King adaptations. This las...

How did a movie with this much talent on both sides of the camera end up losing almost $50 million for its production company? I'm not entirely sure, but there are several good theories. Join me and frequent guest Andrew Carden as he breaks down why he has a lot of affection for this underloved Frank Darabont / Jim Carrey collaboration. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episod...

Audiences seemed mostly disinterested; critics were right on the fence; and the box office was generally unimpressive, all things considered. But who cares about all that stuff? How does Brad Bird's family-friendly sci-fi epic hold up after a particularly long eight years? My guest Rob Hunter (of the excellent Film School Rejects ) offers a strong defense of this scrappily optimistic and undeniabl...

Former film critic turned sassy wise-ass Eric D. Snider joins me once again, this time to discuss a darkly colorful movie best described as Act I of Superman combined with most of Damien: Omen II . Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/scottEweinberg . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here:  bit.ly/3WZiLFk . Subscribe wherever...

I'm joined by Overhated Bond expert Brian J. Salisbury to discuss an 007 adventure that may rank among the franchise's most underappreciated chapter. Great conversation if you ask me. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/scottEweinberg . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here:  bit.ly/3WZiLFk . Subscribe wherever you get your...

"I hate Daredevil so much." -- Ben Affleck But you know who doesn't hate Daredevil? Cecil Trachenburg of the fantastic Good Bad Flicks YouTube channel. that's who(m). Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/scottEweinberg . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here:  bit.ly/3WZiLFk . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:  Apple...

For decades there was a "pirate movie curse" that doomed every movie that dared to dip its toe into that particular pool. (That curse was ultimately broken by Captain Jack Sparrow, of course.) And the poster child for that pirate movie curse has got to be Renny Harlin's 1995 financial disaster Cutthroat Island . But fortunately we have frequent guest Fred Topel on hand to offer a firm defense of a...

Once credited as the most expensive movie ever made, Rambo III is now mainly remembered for some uncomfortable political history, but does it hold up as just an enjoyably straightforward action flick? Well, author / humorist / "Effin' Birds" creator Aaron Reynolds is here to plead the film's case.   Note: there are some mild audio glitches in the second half of the episode. I duly apologize for th...

You could probably write a book on the insane headaches that took place on the Exorcist franchise between 2003 and 2005, or you could just listen to this episode of Overhated! Big thanks to reliable ol' Brian Salisbury, of Junkfood Cinema , for picking a film that's not only seasonal (it's October) and topical (Exorcist Part 6 just hit theaters), but also actually deserves a second look.   Thanks...

Few movies of the 1990s have been discussed, debated, and rediscovered as much as Alien 3 has. So now it's time for Overhated to take a swing! We cover everything from that infuriating prologue to the rotten way David Fincher was treated by Fox executives, and by "we" I mean me and the co-hosts of a very fun podcast called  Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks : Jarrod Hornbeck & Steve Guntli! Thanks fo...

The hook is great: Dr. Watson is the actual brains behind all the mystery-solving, whereas Holmes is actually a drunken idiot hired to keep the media distracted. And boy do Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley have fun bickering and bantering their way through this unjustly forgotten farce. Big thanks to the illustrious wordsmith C. Robert Cargill for joining me on this one. Thanks for listening to Over...

Very few filmmakers have been able to deliver a "quality streak" of movies like John Carpenter did throughout the 1970s and '80s. Some of the movies made money, some did not; but all of them seem to hold a special place in the hearts of countless movie nerds. (Check the episode for evidence of this epic streak.) But then John Carpenter signed on to make a movie with Chevy Chase, and this movie was...

When you're not only adapting but also modernizing the great Charles Dickens (and in only your second feature!) you're bound to go through some headaches. Seems like the great Alfonso Cuaron dealt with all sorts of headaches on Great Expectations , an overhated film chosen by the illustrious and frequent guest Courtney Howard! Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  pat...

Let's face it; it's hard to make an "alien attack!" movie that won't eventually find a few loyal fans out there. It's just a fun sub-genre! Big thanks to first-time guest @BrianJRoan for a great discussion. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/scottEweinberg . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here:  bit.ly/3WZiLFk . Subscribe...

If you need further evidence that every movie ever released into theaters has at least a handful of sincere fans, here's an episode on the second Poltergeist sequel. Big thanks to returning guest and podcast producer Jim Laczkowski for this amusing episode! Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/scottEweinberg . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the...

I said it an entire trilogy ago: JP3 is the second best Jurassic Park movie -- and I still believe that to be true. Big thanks to Spielberg guru Erik Childress for joining me for this one. Lots of potential factors to consider here! Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at  patreon.com/scottEweinberg . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: ...