Underrated

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...

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 Ti...

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.tik...

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/@underratedmoviepo...

"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 only time working with Danial Day Lewis, there are a number of incredible performances. The film addresses...

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....

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...

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

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

Derick is joined by David Holloway to discuss Dunan Jones' directorial debut. While the film did well at festivals its limited release has kept it under the radar for years. For more info head to ⁠⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com

Damian of the Can I Say Something Podcast returns as a guest host to discuss what might be Tim Burton's last great film. A story about fathers and the stories we tell, the film failed to catch hold of; audiences, critics, and even the academy. For more info head to ⁠underratedmoviepodcast.com and check out Damian everywhere!

We wrap up our Unsung Series by taking a look at these YA adaptations. A chapter of Underrated wraps up on this special episode!

We continue our miniseries on film franchises with the original Japanese "Death Note" live action films! We discuss anime/manga adaptations and the trend of splitting a film into two parts.

We're kicking off a new miniseries looking at underrated film franchises, and first up are the Shanghai films! We discuss the dying action comedy subgenre and the importance of writers. Follow ⁠Undercast Company⁠, email us at ⁠undercastcompany@gmail.com⁠, or support us on ⁠Patreon⁠! And don't forget to check out our short review show ⁠MicroDose⁠.

Thank you to our Producer Level Patron Chelsea for selecting today's episode! Although Tarantino is one of the most celebrated directors of all time, this film isn't held in the same echelon as many of his others. We take a look at why and discuss our favorite Tarantino films! Follow  ⁠Undercast Company⁠ , email us at  ⁠undercastcompany@gmail.com⁠ , or support us on  ⁠Patreon⁠ ! And don't forget t...

Indy 4 is easily one of the most reviled films on the internet but does it deserve it's reputation? The Undercast crew takes a look back at the film and discusses the weight of expectation created by nostalgia. Follow  Undercast Company , email us at  undercastcompany@gmail.com , or support us on  Patreon ! And don't forget to check out our short review show MicroDose .

Marcel from the Reel Chums podcast joins the Undercast crew bringing his underrated pick. The vision of a dystopian future wore it's heart on it's sleeve but audiences weren't won over. Does it deserve another chance? Follow  Undercast Company , email us at  undercastcompany@gmail.com , join our  Discord , or support us on  Patreon !

The Undercast crew dives into Gaspar Noé's existential meditation of life, death, and drugs, which naturally bombed at the box office. The crew discusses the "death of the author" and their favorite experimental films. *Near the end of the episode Derick mistakenly identifies Michel Gondry as the writer of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "I'm Thinking of Ending Things," it is actually...

This 2010 horror comedy from Eli Craig has went widely unnoticed upon release. However horror fans have embraced it's ability to flip grnre conventions and tropes. Follow  Undercast Company , email us at  undercastcompany@gmail.com , join our  Discord , or support us on  Patreon !

Reign of Fire failed with critics and audiences upon release but it’s unique premise merits a film reevaluation. Follow ⁠Undercast Company⁠, email us at ⁠undercastcompany@gmail.com⁠, join our ⁠Discord⁠, or support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!

We're joined by Pete and Ethan of the Films & Stuff podcast to break down their underrated pick, The Game! Sandwiched between two of his most popular films, this may be David Fincher's most overlooked film. Follow  Undercast Company , email us at  undercastcompany@gmail.com , join our  Discord , or support us on  Patreon !

It's time once again for our annual so-bad-it's-good April Fool's special! This year we're talking about the infamous video game movie sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. So get over here and give it a listen! Follow  Undercast Company , email us at  undercastcompany@gmail.com , join our  Discord , or support us on  Patreon !

Matt K from CinemaJaw brings this absurdist comedy to the Undercast crew. Bashed by critics and ignored by audiences, are people coming to this once forgotten flick? Be sure to check out Matt on  CinemaJaw!  Follow  Undercast Company , email us at  undercastcompany@gmail.com , join our  Discord , or support us on  Patreon !

Tricia Aurand returns to the show to discuss Pierce Brosnan's sophomore outing in Tomorrow Never Dies! We discuss the why the film is overlooked in the Bond canon, Brosnan's run, and the franchise as a whole. Be sure to check out Tricia on Beyond the Screenplay ! Follow Undercast Company , email us at  undercastcompany@gmail.com , join our Discord , or support us on Patreon !