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Overdue Rentals

Matthew Schuchmanpodcasters.spotify.com
Overdue Rentals is run by Matthew Schuchman and Mike Reyes. We're two entertainment journalists who are looking to talk about the many films that somehow have been forgotten about as time goes by. We want to introduce you to films you may have meant to see, but still are on your list of films you're overdue on seeing.

Episodes

Episode 136- Atom Egoyan on Seven Veils and The Sweet Hereafter

We've always loved Atom Egoyan's films, but after this discussion, he is one of our favorite people! Atom came to discuss his new film, Seven Veils. And while we are talking about The Sweet Hereafter as well as his Overdue Rental, we also get a lot of The West Memphis Three and Devil's Knot in there, too.

Mar 12, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Episode 134- William Baldwin on No Address and Backdraft

We are back with part 2 of our No Address coverage. This week we have William Baldwin, and while we had him in the ODR shop with us, we had to also talk about the one and only, Backdraft!

Feb 27, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Episode 133- Xander Berkeley on No Address and Air Force One

Xander Berkeley is arguably one of the hardest working actors in the industry. He is starring in the new film No Address which hits theaters on February 28th. A film that deals with the subject of homelessness; 50% of all the ticket sales will go to charities that assist people in need. While we had Xander with us to discuss this movie and the continuing issues of those who find themselves with no where to go, we also had to discuss something a little more mind numbing and we found that in the f...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Episode 132- Brandon Norwood on Night of the Hunter

It's always great to go deep diving into films with out good friends and colleagues. This week we are joined by Brandon Norwood of The Film Blerds to discuss one of this all time favorite Overdue Rentals; Night of the Hunter. Note: This discussion was recorded in December of 2024.

Feb 13, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Episode 131- Street Trash '87 and '24 with Matt Manjourides

When the film gods reach back into the mid to late 80s to bring back a film that should have had a long storied franchise, it usually fails. To our surprise though, when the new iteration of Street Trash came to life, it made so many right moves. We have producer Matt Manjourides, who also produces and co-created the return of Joe Bob Briggs with The Last Drive-In to talk about the original and semi-sequel to this twisted tale of the homeless and flesh melting products.

Jan 31, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Episode 130- Lateef the Truthspeaker on Hollywood Shuffle

There is no other way to put it--your about to listen to a fantastic discussion about between us and Lateef the Truthspeaker about music, films, life, and most importantly; 1987's groundbreaking, Hollywood Shuffle. Stop reading and hit play! You will not regret it.

Jan 15, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Episode 129- Running Scared with Jeff Stewart

Our good friend, colleague, film maker, and co-host of The Film Blerds, Jeff Stewart stopped by at the beginning of December to talk film with us Overdue Rental boys. While we talk a little bit about end of the year movies, we are also talking about Jeff's Overdue Rental choice, the 1986 buddy comedy, Running Scared.

Jan 08, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 129

Episode 128-Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on Nickel Boys and Undercover Brother

To close out our coverage of Nickel Boys, we have the wonderful Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor with us. Now, we know there is some serious discussions to have involving Nickel Boys, but that doesn't mean we don't have time to be silly and also talk about the wonderful, Undercover Brother. Don't waste any more time. Get to listening, or else The Man wins!

Jan 02, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Episode 127- Willem Dafoe on Nosferatu and Shadow of the Vampire

Christmas time is here, and you know that means...VAMPIRES! The one and only Willem Dafoe joined us to talk about his role in Robert Eggers adaptation of Nosferatu. This also seemed like the perfect opportunity to discuss one hell of an Overdue Rental with Willem; Shadow of the Vampire. Before Eggers was even out of high school, Dafoe stepped into the shoes of Count Orlock in a film that images is Nosferatu director F.W. Murnau hired an actual vampire to star in his 1922 Dracula ripoff.

Dec 24, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Episode 126- Daveed Diggs on Nickel Boys and Blindspotting

In the continuation of our coverage of the new film, Nickel Boys, we have Daveed Diggs join us to talk his experience working with RaMell Ross and company. We also are talking about his 2018 film, Blindspotting. There is a lot to get into here, so less typing from us so you can go listen to it now.

Dec 18, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Episode 125- RaMell Ross on Nickel Boys and The Defiant Ones

Welcome to episode 1 of or 3 episode special on the new film Nickel Boys. RaMell Ross hits the scene with his first full length feature (non-documentary) with the adaptation of the award winning book of the same name. The film is already getting best picture nods before its official release, including the recent nomination for best drama for the Golden Globes, whilst RaMell was fresh off being award best director by The Gothams and the New York Film Critic's Circle just days before speaking with...

Dec 11, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Episode 124- Marielle Heller on Nightbitch and Can You Ever Forgive Me?

If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night and wondered if you transformed into a dog in the middle of the night and caused havoc around your neighborhood; you're not alone. Though, as Amy Adams experiences in her new film, Nightbitch, the reality of her experiences come from more of a deep place of lost identity compared to just some fun and games. We were thrilled to have the film's director, Marielle Heller, join us to talk about the film as well as her much loved, but still slightly ...

Dec 04, 20241 hrSeason 1Ep. 124

Episode 123- David Gordon Green on Nutcrackers and Your Highness

While David Gordon Green has helmed some big studio pictures and popular TV Shows, he has never turned away from his true indie roots. His new film, Nutcrackers, is a testament to heart and soul film making that jump started his career with George Washington. While we had David with us, we also had to talk to him about his bigger budget fantasy epic, Your Highness, which never struck a chord with a lot of audiences and we are here to change people's minds.

Nov 27, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 123

Episode 122- George Huang on Weekend in Taipei and Swimming With Sharks

You may not see George Huang's name officially credited for as many projects he has his hands in. And while his new film, Weekend in Taipei is a slice of East Asian action pleasure, George's first film was a slice of life about the trials and tribulations of working in Hollywood. Swimming With Sharks is a sharp witted, comically dark tale from the early 90s that spoke volumes about the industry then, but probably echoes heavier today. It was a pleasure talking to George about these two films as ...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Episode 121- Armand Assante on Don Q and Fatal Instinct

There has been a lot of movement in recent years with younger generations getting into classic spoof films. The Zucker, Abrams, Zucker and family classics from Airplane, to The Naked Gun, to Hot Shots! are making waves with new audiences. But one great spoof that was pretty much lambasted by critics on its release still remains under the radar for older and newer spoof fans. The Carl Reiner directed Fatal Instinct starred the one and only Armand Assante, who wasn't really know for comedy at the ...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Episode 120- Adam Elliot on Memoir of a Snail and Mary and Max

It was a sheer pleasure to speak with the man behind today's most effective and honest films of modern times, the stop motion expert, Adam Elliot. Adam's new film, Memoir of a Snail is in theater now, and much like his other full length feature, Mary and Max, it should not be missed.

Oct 31, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Episode 119- Timmy Williams of TWKUK on Knightriders

Heads up! This episode starts and ends with our discussion with Timmy Williams, so don't worry, you didn't miss anything when you didn't hear our normal intro and outro. Having Timmy on as a guest has been germinating for months, as we originally planned to have him join us back in June. But, we finally got things in order and had a wonderful conversation about everything from The Whitest Kids U Know, Music, Life, and of course George Romero's 1981 love letter; Knightriders.

Oct 24, 20242 hr 50 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Episode 118- Alex Wolff on The Line and Pig

Alex Wolff (Nat too) have done amazing work breaking the young Nickelodeon star visage by headlining a slew of great pieces of true art. Alex's new film, The Line, continues that streak. We spoke him about the frat drama as well as his 2021 performance in the much loved, but still underseen, Pig.

Oct 17, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Episode 117- Guy Maddin, Evan and Galen Johnson on Rumours and The Green Fog

We implore everyone to go see Rumours this weekend as it releases on Oct. 11th. It is Matthew's top film of the year at the moment. We were more than lucky to have the writing and directing team of Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson join us to talk about this brilliant satirical satire as well as their 2017 experimental venture into loosely recreating Hitchcock's Vertigo with, The Green Fog.

Oct 10, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Episode 116- Daniel Kraus on Pay the Piper and Archenemy

We're late this week, we know! We apologize, things are a little crazy right now, but we didn't want to let you all down. This week we have New York Times best selling author Daniel Kraus with us to talk about his new book, Pay the Piper. This is Daniel's second co-authored project with the one and only George Romero as Daniel has finished two manuscripts George started before his passing. Along with some talk about Pay the Piper and finishing the works of a legend like Romero, we are also talki...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Episode 115- James Madio on The Featherweight and Hero

The name Willie Pep might not spark a memory for many of you, but if you are a boxing fan and you don't know Willie, the you need to check out The Featherweight. The new film starring James Madio as Pep is starting its run in cinemas and you shouldn't miss it. While we had Madio with us to talk about the film, we also had to talk about his role in 1992's Hero. And of course, we had to see if that story about Dustin Hoffman plucking him from the set of Hook to play his son in Hero is ...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Episode 114- Alex Saks on It Ends With Us and Thoroughbreds

It Ends With Us is taking the box office by storm. We were lucky enough to have the film's producer, Alex Saks join us to talk about the process of getting such a film off the ground. We also took time to talk about one of her first gigs as a producer on the criminally underseen, Thoroughbreds.

Aug 16, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 114

Episode 113- Jean Reno on My Penguin Friend and Ronin

It's once again an tremendous honor to be joined by someone as special as the one and only, Jean Reno. Jean's new film, My Penguin Friend, is out this Friday, August 9th. While it was a pleasure to discuss this adaptation of the hit true story that took social media by storm, this also gave us the chance to talk to Jean about a classic Overdue Rental; 1998's, Ronin.

Aug 07, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 113

Episode 112-Osgood Perkins on Longlegs and The Blackcoat's Daughter

We're finally wrapping up our interviews for the long awaited Longlegs with writer/director, Osgood Perkins. Oz is here to not only talk about his smash hit, Longlegs, but also his first production (which was his second released film), The Blackcoat's Daughter. Strap in for darkness and grief with some light moments in between!

Aug 01, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Episode 111-Lee Tamahori on The Convert and Once Were Warriors

Legendary film maker Lee Tamahori's new film The Convert is already out and in theaters and OnDemand for all to enjoy. We couldn't pass up the chance to talk to Lee about the film and his groundbreaking feature, Once Were Warriors. This might be a more overall serious episode of Overdue Rentals, but it is a highly important and thoughtful one.

Jul 20, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Episode 110-Alicia Witt on Longlegs and Cecil B. Demented

Longlegs week continues! This time we have the absolute lovely Alicia Witt with us to discuss her time and process on the smash indie hit, Longlegs. But, we're also discussing her role as Cherish in John Waters oft missed, Cecil B. Demented.

Jul 17, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Episode 109-Guy Pearce on The Convert and L.A. Confidential

I'm still amazed that we have come to the point that maybe one of the greatest films of all time, is an Overdue Rental. This Friday, July 12th sees the release of Guy Pearce's new film, The Convert in theaters and On Demand. And while Guy was with us to talk about his new film with famed director Lee Tamahori, we had the opportunity to discuss both the legend that is L.A. Confidential, and the missing sequel we almost got.

Jul 12, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Episode 108- Blair Underwood on Longlegs and Just Cause

You all better have your viewing schedule packed to the brim this week as there are two films you have to make sure you see. The highly anticipated Longlegs is hitting theaters on July 12th. In the first of three interviews we have coming for you from the film, we have the one and only Blair Underwood joining us. Blair talks to us all about joining such a one of a kind film and his role in the 1995 thriller, Just Cause, which stars Blair along side Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne, Ed Harris, an...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 108