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Overdue Rentals

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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 107- Tami Stronach, The Childlike Empress from The NeverEnding Story on Man & Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps

The day has come! The 40th anniversary of The NeverEnding Story is upon us, but more importantly; Tami Stronach who played The Childlike Empress in the film is back on screen for the first time in 40 years in her new film, Man & Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps. Man & Witch will have a limited run in theaters nationwide between July 28th to July 30th. Click here to get your tickets, now....

Jul 04, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Episode 105- David Hyde Pierce on The Exorcism and Down With Love

There are few actors out there with such a wide range and ability that allows audiences to see them in so many different lights. The good guy, the bad guy, the wing man, the loner, the neurotic, the strong willed...the list would go on forever if I listed all the options. One person with this quality is the great David Hyde Pierce. David appears in the new horror/drama The Exorcism along side Russell Crowe. And what better way to celebrate an exorcism film by following up the conversation with a...

Jun 19, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Episode 104-Stephen Fry on Treasure and Peter's Friends

It was a true honor to speak with the one and only Stephen Fry about his new film, Treasure, as well as the 1992 all-star breakthrough that is Peter's Friends. Stephen is someone who we can safely say everyone on earth is familiar with in one way or another, but he has always held a special place in our hearts; so it was such a thrill to talk about these films and more with him.

Jun 13, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Episode 103- Sean O'Connell on Bruce Willis and Death Becomes Her

As many of you know, both Mike and Matthew work for other outlets apart from Overdue Rentals. Today we are joined by Mike's boss, Managing editor of CinemaBlend, Sean O'Connell. Sean's new book about the career of Bruce Willis is hitting bookshelves on June 11th. While we discuss many of Bruce's work in our chat with Sean, we do focus on the Robert Zemeckis dark comedy, Death Becomes Her. You can pre-order Sean's book (simply titled, Bruce Willis) now. Here is a link for you ...

May 30, 20241 hrSeason 1Ep. 103

Episode 102- Prue Leith on Chocolat and Everything Bake Off/Baking Show

We're just days away from the new season of The Great American Baking Show on Roku. While you will be able to watch the show starting Friday May 24th, you can also check out this week's Overdue Rental, Chocolat. We were honored to be joined by Bake Off/Baking Show judge Prue Leith to discuss the beloved show and both her personal connection and general love for Chocolat.

May 23, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Episode 101- Paul Hollywood on Contact and The Great American Baking Show

While we were pleased to have the one and only Paul Hollywood with us to talk about the upcoming new season of The Great American Baking Show on Roku, we're really covering all of the Bake Off/Baking Show talk before getting into Paul's Overdue Rental choice; 1997's Contact. Don't worry everyone, we spoke with Prue, too. Tune in next week for our talk with her. For now though, enjoy our chat with Paul about Bake Off/Baking Show, Contact, and a few other surprise film mentions. Th...

May 16, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Episode 100 Spectacular!

Welcome one and all to the 100th episode of Overdue Rentals. Join Mike and Matthew as they discuss some of their favorite moments from some of their most beloved films. These are moments, scenes, monologues, music, cinematography, looks that immediately make you think you've just seen the most beautiful experience ever put onto film.

Apr 25, 20242 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Episode 99- Scoot McNairy for Blood for Dust and Monsters

We're on a roll crossing off guests we wanted to have on since we started Overdue Rentals. Today we are talking to the one and only Scoot McNairy about his new slow burn thriller, Blood for Dust. We're also talking about the 2010 breakthrough feature from Gareth Edwards, Monsters. Blood for Dust is available in theaters on on digital this Friday, April 19th.

Apr 17, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Episode 98- Dylan Baker on Laroy, Texas and Delirious

This has been a long time coming for us here at Overdue Rentals. One of our top guests we wanted to speak to has always been Dylan Baker. And one of the top choices we wanted to talk to him about was the 1991 John Candy starring, Delirious. Well, the day has finally come. Dylan joins us to talk about his new film, LaRoy, Texas; which is out in theaters and OnDemand this Friday, April 12th. But as mentioned already, we then get to talk to him about working with John Candy, Raymond Burr, Emma Samm...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Episode 97- David Dastmalchian on Late Night with the Devil and Animals

Though almost everyone in the world knows the man, many people still haven't seen David Dastmalchian in his purest form. Through his collaborations with such pioneers as Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, and James Gunn (to name a few), his face has been plastered into the minds of movie goers everywhere. But there are many sides of Dastmalchian that many still haven't witnessed. So, whether it be in his new film Late Night with the Devil, or through his semi-autobiographical 2014 film...

Mar 20, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Episode 96-Johnny Flynn on One Life and Stardust (2020)

If you're like us, you probably have seen a clip run across your social media feeds showing the time a TV show surprised and elderly man finding out the rest of the studio audience around him were the now grown children he helped save during the onset of WWII. That man was Nicholas Winton and the new film One Life is about the struggle Winton went through to save close to 1,000 children from being sent to concentration camps. Actor/musician Johnny Flynn plays Winton in his younger years whil...

Mar 14, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Episode 95- Thomas Haden Church on Accidental Texan and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

It's always a treat to have a great conversation with a guest. But our chat with the great Thomas Haden Church takes things to a whole new level. Joining us to discuss his new film, Accidental Texan we had to also speak with Thomas about his work on the overlooked, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight. Little did we know that we would end up talking with the man about a myriad of other films and experiences as well. Enjoy the ride ad catch Accidental Texan in theaters starting this Friday, May...

Mar 06, 20242 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Episode 94-Alex Winter on Destroy All Neighbors and Freaked

Though most people will associate Alex Winter with his performance as Bill S. Preston, Esq. in the Bill & Ted series, he has done so much great work both in front and behind the camera over the years. While Alex dropped in to talk to us about his new film, Destroy All Neighbors, we had to talk to him about his crown jewel; Freaked. Alex is one of the greatest people to chat with and he has so many wonderful things to say, including some uplifting news on a possible official return of Freaked...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Episode 93- The Truman Show with Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

We get deep and insightful with our dear friend and colleague Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi about the 1998 Jim Carrey feature, The Truman Show. Close to 25 years later and this film is just as important as the day it came out. Join us as we talk reality TV, free will, and ancient Greek philosophy. Oh yeah, and Jim Carrey.

Dec 14, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Episode 92- Pleasantville with Bevin

Our good friend Bevin and host of the new Tubi original chat show, Beverages with Bevin, joins us this week to talk about 1998s Pleasantville. Of course, we have many tangential discussions of Barbie and other films along the way. Grab your coloring books and listen along this pleasant chat before and after you check out the newest episode of Beverages with Bevin.

Nov 29, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Episode 91- Rose and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) with Niels Arden Oplev

There are so many personal films out there from many seasoned filmmakers. Danish writer/director Niels Arden Oplev has made a film that is very close to his heart, and invited audiences in to learn and explore some hard to understand subjects. Rose is both touching and heavy, but always light and airy. Definitely check it out the first second you can. But, while we had Niels with us, we also had to talk about his original adaptation of Stieg Larsson's, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. We dis...

Nov 17, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Episode 90- Neil Burger on The Marsh King's Daughter and Limitless

Happy November! Let's kick off the month right with the one and only Neil Burger. His new film, The Marsh King's Daughter is out this Friday, November 3rd. But we are also talking about this week's Overdue Rental, his 2011 sleeper hit, Limitless. The Bradley Cooper/Robert DeNiro thriller was such a smash hit when it hit theaters and though it spawned a TV show of the same name, not enough people are talking about the film nowadays. Let's fix that!

Nov 02, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Episode 89- Five Nights at Freddy's and Lost Souls with Lyn Moncrief

Freddy Fazbear's is finally about finally be open for adoring fans to revel in the live action production of the popular jump scare video game. We are joined by the man who brought the visuals of the robotic over-run child's pizzeria, cinematographer Lyn Moncrief. Lyn chats about everything that went into brining the game to life as well as his Overdue Rental choice, the 2000 Janusz Kamiński helmed, Lost Souls, starring Winona Ryder.

Oct 25, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Episode 88- Repo! The Genetic Opera with Liz Whittemore

Get your microphones and knives ready as this week we are talking about Repo! The Genetic Opera with our good friend and colleague and editor of Reel News Daily , Liz Whittemore. Strap in as this one is a wild time. Both the film and this discussion!

Oct 18, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Episode 87- Aunty Donna's Zachary Ruane on Land of the Dead

Let's kick off the Halloween season a week early! Even though he had just gotten off a plane in the middle of their world tour, Aunty Donna's Zachary Ruane didn't miss a step as he joined us to talk about George A. Romero's return to the zombie genre with 2005's, Land of the Dead. If you're listening to this on or around it's premiere date, you can still get ticket for the 2pm Aunty Donna show at Eventim Apollo in London. And there are still some tickets available for...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Episode 86- I, Robot with special guest, Tom Scott

He rode the world's fastest train, been body slammed by wrestlers, defeated rollercoasters, passed out from the G-Force of a centrifuge, eaten garlic bread that has been to the stratosphere; but today will be the toughest challenge he has faced, yet. YouTube presenter and host of the Lateral Podcast Tom Scott will talk about movies with Matt and Mike. Well, he's talking about a single movie, at least. It was a pleasure to speak with Tom about 2004's loosely adapted, I, Robot. We all ...

Sep 20, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Episode 85- Max Evry on Dune (1984) and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

Dear friend of the podcast and life in general; Max Evry dropped by to discuss his new book A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History. And, to keep things in the Lynchian family tree, we are discussing the Twin Peaks movie, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune. An Oral History will be in stores on Sept. 19th, and you can still pre-order your copy now. And, if you're in NYC stop by Forbidden Planet in Union Square on Saturday the 16...

Sep 07, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Episode 84- Sophia Lillis on The Adults and Gretel & Hansel

Everyone loves a part 2! Right? Welcome back to our discussion about the new film The Adults as this week we have Sophia Lillis joining us to talk about the sibling rivalry between herself, Michael Cera, and Hannah Gross. But this is Overdue Rentals, which means we have another Sophie Lillis film to talk about with her, and this time we have a lovely discussion about Gretel & Hansel for you, dear listener. Family issues all around!

Aug 23, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Episode 83- Michael Cera on The Adults and Youth in Revolt

Please note, this interview was recorded on June 13th, 2023, before the Sag/Aftra strike. This Friday see the release of The Adults, the new film starring Michael Cera, Sophia Lillis, and Hannah Gross as a group of siblings who are forced to come to terms with some of their issues they never got past from their youth. We caught the film this past June when the film was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival. We had the pleasure of talking to both Michal and Sophia about the film. Tune in next week t...

Aug 16, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Episode 82- Kiell Smith-Bynoe on Inside Man and String V Spitta

Where do we even start!? Bank robberies, Children's parties, Tasks, Ghosts, and Denzel--that just scratches the surface of what we are talking about with the one and only, Kiell Smith-Bynoe. From his role as Mike in the original BBC version of Ghosts (the character of Jay is his counterpart in the American version) to his recent stint as a contestant on series 15 of Taskmaster, Kiell shows no signs of slowing down his killer career. He recentley revived his stage show, String V. Spitta while...

Aug 09, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Episode 81- Hoop Dreams and A Compassionate Spy with Steve James

What a perfect storm of consequences. The legendary film maker Steve James is back with a new documentary, A Compassionate Spy. And the timing couldn't be more perfect as its subject was part of that little thing called The Manhattan Project. You know, you might have been inundated with the subject with it being the main focus of a little movie called Barbie...I mean Oppenheimer! We were lucky enough to have some time to talk with Steve about his new documentary as well as his cornerstone re...

Aug 02, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Episode 80- Dane Baptiste on The Crow and Bapsquire

The Edinburgh Fringe Fest is quickly approaching. That means a lot of great new comedy will coming out of the historic festival and stand-up Dane Baptiste is returning with his new show, Bapsquire. Dane is a one of kind performer and we were blessed to have him join us to talk about his comedy as well as his Overdue Rental choice, 1994's, The Crow. Please join us for this wonderful and insightful conversation. And don't forget to pick up your tickets to see Bapsquire at this year's F...

Jul 11, 20232 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Episode 79- Huge Davies on Alita: Battle Angel and The Carpark

Who needs a good laugh? Well, you're lucky as we have comedian Huge Davies joining us for this episode. Huge's 2019 Edinburgh nominated show The Carpark will be available to stream starting June 20th on the 800 Pound Gorilla platform. Huge joined us to talk all about his approach to performing, building his special keyboard presentation system, and of course, his Overdue Rental choice; Alita: Battle Angel. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful conversation....

Jun 15, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 79