Overhated

The podcast where the underrated, the unfairly trashed, and the plain old forgotten movies get a second shot.

Hackers (Episode #196) 08/17/2026

Hackers (Episode #196) It's got its fair share of fans these days, but that was not the case back in 1995. Join me and my excellent first-time guest Simon Underwood as we discuss this kitschy curiosity that somehow stood the test of time. Sort of. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/42459560

Hot to Trot (1988) (Episode #195) 08/10/2026

Hot to Trot (1988) (Episode #195) The fifth and final film in our Dabney Coleman tribute is a wildly silly comedy about a talking horse who gives out good stock tips. Yes, really. Big thanks to this week's returning guest, friend and sponsor Aaron Reynolds, aka the man. He likes this movie! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/42378195

The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) (Episode 194) 08/03/2026

The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) (Episode 194) Our Dabney Coleman tribute continues with a virtually forgotten Tom Hanks spy farce that has one truly impressive ensemble cast. Big thanks to Cecil Trachenberg of Good Bad Flicks for choosing this one. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/42298895

Episode #193: Cloak & Dagger (1984) 07/20/2026

Episode #193: Cloak & Dagger (1984) Yes, I know it's a beloved movie, but it bombed at the box office and it was generally overlooked for ages, so we've decided to include the film in the Dabney Coleman tribute. And by we I mean me and frequent guest, podcast producer, and film critic Erik Childress, who loves this movie a whole lot. (More than The Karate Kid!?) Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/42152755

Episode #192: Short Time (1990) 07/13/2026

Episode #192: Short Time (1990) Our month-long tribute to Dabney Coleman continues, this time with a great little movie about a cop who thinks he's dying (but isn't) and then tries to get killed in the line of duty. Yes, really. And you won't believe the car chase in this movie. Big thanks to the wonderful Brian J. Salisbury of Junkfood Cinema for co-hosting this one. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/42059265

Episode #191: The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) 07/06/2026

Episode #191: The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) For movie #1 of our month-long Dabney Coleman tribute I am joined by film critic Jared McMillan (of freshfiction.tv) to discuss the virtually forgotten movie version of The Beverly Hillbillies. Coming soon in the Dabney Coleman tribute: Short Time, Cloak & Dagger, The Man with One Red Shoe, and more! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/41974790

Episode #190: Point Break (2015) 07/01/2026

Episode #190: Point Break (2015) No. not the super cool original with Keanu and the late., great Swayze; the remake! Yes, my friend (and astute film genius) Vince Mancini actually likes this remake. Listen in for why! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/41853425

Episode #189: Vibes (1988) 06/22/2026

Episode #189: Vibes (1988) Returning guest Laurel Vail is queen of the weird '80s rom-coms. Last year she did an episode on Who's That Girl? and now she's backm to discuss Vibes. Yes, that weird '80s rom-com that stars Jeff Goldblum, Cyndi Lauper, and the legendary Peter Falk. We had a fun chat. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/41723170

Episode #188: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) 06/15/2026

Episode #188: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) Leave it to a guy who co-hosts a podcast called Puppet Masters / Castle Freaks to defend the oft-dismissed second Hellraiser sequel! Big thanks to returning guest Jarrod Hornbeck for choosing a colorful horror flick to dissect. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/41647910

Episode #187: Men at Work (1990) 06/08/2026

Episode #187: Men at Work (1990) The only thing I remember about Men at Work is that critics hated it. That's all I recall! But thankfully, returning guest and podcast producer (and film critic) Jim Laczkowski selected this Estevez Bros. comedy... that's actually kinda fun. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/41572510

Episode #186: The Matrix Resurrections (2021) 06/01/2026

Episode #186: The Matrix Resurrections (2021) The fourth chapter in the Matrix saga gets the Overhated treatment, thanks to writer / director / movie nerd Brian Duffield, the man who gave us Spontaneous, No One Will Save You, and a bunch of other fun genre flicks. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/41493015

Episode #185: Power (1986) 05/25/2026

Episode #185: Power (1986) Richard Gere, Gene Hackman, and Denzel Washington? In a Sidney Lumet film? How could a movie like this be all but forgotten these days? I dig into it with filmmaker Rodney Ascher (back for his third episode) in this lengthy and very nerdy conversation full of digressions and Lumet sidebars. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/41417190

Episode #184: Showgirls (1995) 05/11/2026

Episode #184: Showgirls (1995) It's one of the most savagely derided films of the entire 1990s -- a decade that had no shortage of bad films -- but Showgirls has undergone something of a metamorphosis over the past few decades, despite still being full-bore trashy campy pulp. Join me and my guest, author / podcaster / film critic Kristen Lopez (of The Wrap), as we discuss all sorts of stuff related to the infamous disaster. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/41251500

Episode #183: The Black Cauldron (1985) 04/27/2026

Episode #183: The Black Cauldron (1985) It's Disney animation's most infamous box office failure, and my old friend Brian Salisbury (of Junkfood Cinema infamy) has a whole lot to rant about, and in rather profane fashion I might add. (warning: F bombs!) Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/40947550

Episode #182: Mac and Me (1988) 04/13/2026

Episode #182: Mac and Me (1988) It's one of the most frequently ridiculed movies of all time, but of course I found someone to defend it! That's what this podcast does! Big thanks to my guest Dottie D. (@DottieDinoRAWR) for sparking a lively conversation on this infamous piece of 1980s weirdness. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/40743785

Episode #181: Cats (2019) 03/30/2026

Episode #181: Cats (2019) Every once in a while we get a movie that virtually everyone enjoys trashing. And of course there are always a few sincere defenders, like my old friend, filmmaker, and frequent Overhated guest Laurel Vail! (aka @laurelvail) Big thanks to LV for forcing me to finally sit down with this insane film, plus we got a really fun conversation out of the whole deal. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/40604730

Episode #180: The Out-of-Towners (1999) 03/16/2026

Episode #180: The Out-of-Towners (1999) It seemed like a perfect pitch: Steve Martin covering similar ground to his hit Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and pair him up with the hilarious Goldie Hawn, with whom Martin struck some gold in Housesitter a few years earlier. So what happened? We talk to regular guest Andrew Carden (@awardsconnect) for some answers. Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/40365910

Episode #179: Superman Returns (2006) 03/02/2026

Episode #179: Superman Returns (2006) "The Superman movie that time forgot" is today's topic of discussion. Big thanks to screenwriter / Superman junkie Adam Mallinger (@BittrScrptReadr) for recommending this one. We ramble for over an hour! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/40289330

Episode #178: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) 02/16/2026

Episode #178: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) How did I find someone to defend one of the most detested musicals of all time? Listen in to find out! My thanks to author / film writer / Beatle fanatic Sarah Jae Leiber for choosing such an insane movie to talk about. (I challenge you to watch this movie before listening to the episode.) Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/40044540

Episode #177: Chappie (2015) 02/02/2026

Episode #177: Chappie (2015) Sometimes this podcast is like therapy for me. Big thanks to old-school wise-ass film nerd Vince Mancini (of The Frotcast) for choosing one of my least favorite films of the last 15 years. And I mean that! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/39969325

Episode #176: Pandorum (2009) 01/19/2026

Episode #176: Pandorum (2009) It's not easy being a sci-fi horror film. Even when you pull off something cool, people will always call you an Alien retread. But Pandorum writer/director Christian Alvart is here to set the record straight on all sorts of things, from how the movie got made to how it got dumped into theaters in rather unceremonious fashion. My thanks to Christian for this great episode, and my thanks to all patrons and listeners! And ! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/39698400

Episode #175: Popeye (1980) 01/05/2026

Episode #175: Popeye (1980) One of the movie overhated movies of all time... at first. But history has been kind to this weird little movie. Join me and Dan McCoy (of The Flop House podcast!) as we discuss how much we adore this oddly lovable musical adaptation of an immortal comic strip hero. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/39600890

Episode #174: The Wizard (1989) 12/22/2025

Episode #174: The Wizard (1989) Yes, it's basically a feature-length Nintendo commercial. That's never been a secret. But perhaps there's some actual artistry and humanity to be found in there too? Well, filmmaker Joe Russo sure seems to think so. (Not the Marvel director Joe Russo; the horror geek !) Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/39424220

Episode #173: The Postman (1997) 12/08/2025

Episode #173: The Postman (1997) This is a super-sized episode, so I'll keep the description brief: this is a highly overhated movie. Big thanks to Vyce Victus (of the podcast) for choosing this one. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/39321700

Episode #172: Far and Away (1992) 11/24/2025

Episode #172: Far and Away (1992) For a movie that got a whole lot of press back in the day, Ron Howard's Far and Away seems to be virtually forgotten these days, despite featuring two of the biggest movie stars ever born. Big thanks to returning guest Stone Gasman for covering this one! Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/39138220

Episode #171: Clifford (1994) 11/10/2025

Episode #171: Clifford (1994) A comedic spin on "evil kid" thrillers? Sounds fun to me! Oh what's that? The evil kid is played by a 40-year-old Martin Short? Plus Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, and Dabney Coleman in one of the most widely derided comedies of the entire 1990s? Sign me up. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/38980210

Episode #170: Wise Guys (1986) 10/27/2025

Episode #170: Wise Guys (1986) The prolific and controversial Bran De Palma was dealing with a few flops back in the mid-'80s, so he switched gears from dark thrillers to dark comedy, and the result was the loud, raucous Wise Guys. Longtime film critic Peter Sobczynski is on hand to defend this forgotten farce, and to remind us that at least a few influential folks went on record with a thumbs up on the flick. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/38794400

Episode #169: The Quick and the Dead (1995) 10/13/2025

Episode #169: The Quick and the Dead (1995) Already I can hear the cries: "how the HELL is this awesome movie even remotely 'hated'?!?" Well, let's look at how it was received when it first hit theaters! Big thanks to returning guest and film critic extraordinaire Sara M. Fetters Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/38565750

Episode #168: Staying Alive (1983) 09/29/2025

Episode #168: Staying Alive (1983) There was a time when lots of people really wanted a sequel to Saturday Night Fever (1977). And then they got one. And most of them were unhappy with the result. Like, a lot of people. But not my old pal (and veteran film critic) Todd Gilchrist! Big thanks to Todd for picking an essential "bad" movie, which I can now scratch off the list, and also for a great chat. Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/38395200

Episode #167: The Two Jakes (1990) 09/15/2025

Episode #167: The Two Jakes (1990) Gather 'round and I'll tell you the story of the Chinatown sequel that time forgot. Well, me and my guest, Ken Borsuk, a high-end film aficionado and longtime supporter of Overhated! Thank you, Ken, and thank you, patrons! And too! Thanks for listening to Overhated! There are 100+ more episodes at . Subscribe to hear them all now! Check out the list of episodes here: . Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: , , etc. Overhated is now proudly sponsored by those , the award-winning comic strip by Aaron Reynolds. /episode/index/show/837030be-de9b-4ecf-beff-65feade0d363/id/38227760

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