Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies.
Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do we like it that much?! What’s wrong with all of us!!?!
Between the low budgets, questionable acting, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film. New episodes every month(at least). Snacks encouraged.
Maybe Twilight Was Deeper Than We Thought??! 🧛🦇✨ A Bonus Jonas Episode
Another week, another BONUS EPISODE!! And this time we have a lot to say....primarily just about Twilight because it's fall and stuff. Enjoy another elongated round of our media news segment matched with continual reference to early 2010's emo pop music. At the end of the day in this episode - we are normalizing being OVER IT. Let's just get over things, be over things, things things things!👑 Topics covered:A Tiktok Twilight analysis that might have actually ate???Is fantasy as a genre too watered down???The possibility of a Barbie sequelWho should play the next James BondOur best Waluigi impressions9/11 and Robert Pattinson make their biweekly appearance, as tradition demands
30 Sept 2026
Practical Magic(1998) Review 🧙♀️We Come To This Place...For Magic As Nicole Kidman Would Say✨
We cater in October with magic of the practical variety and SISTERHOOD as bond through witchcraft practices as if our ancestors were from Massachusetts(and I can confirm at least one of us shockingly does?!). Why are we crying so much at a movie that came out the same time we came out of the womb?
Join us as we revisit Practical Magic - just in time for the sequel! A movie where 'Sandra Bullock brings a warm witchy romantic tale'. And you won't BELIEVE what happens next...unless you've seen the movie already, then girl just join us for the hang. GO ALONG WITH IT!!We want to thank viewers like YOU for supporting local artists ;)
*What is Midnight Rentals?*Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies.Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do WE like them that much?! What's wrong with all of us!!?!Between the questionable plots, questionable decisions, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film.New episodes every month (at least). Snacks encouraged. Murder weapons discouraged.
23 Sept 2026
We’re Tired of This, Grandpa | Hot Takes, Differing Aesthetics & More ✖️ A Bonus Jonas Episode
This week brings us another BONUS EPISODE!! Coming in hot — literally, because we recorded this while filming Clue.If you’ve enjoyed our usual media news segment, then you already know we love a good ramble… and boy howdy, are we good at that. This time, we’re talking about everything, nothing, and forming some very strong opinions along the way.At the end of the day, we are tired of this, Grandpa. And yes, we know: THAT’S TOO DAMN BAD.👑 Topics covered:RIP Dolly and Tim!Putting therapy tools to WORKAre Stranger Things seasons 3 and 4 unnecessary?Directors not doing their jobs and relying too heavily on unscripted/improv moments?9/11 and Robert Pattinson make their biweekly appearance, as tradition demands🎥 What is Midnight Rentals?Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies.Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do we like them so much?! What’s wrong with all of us?!Between low budgets, questionable acting, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the movie.New episodes every month. At least.Snacks encouraged.
10 Sept 2026
Clue (1985) Review 🔪It Was Tim Curry, 🏠In the Mansion, 🎥 With the Entire Movie
This September eve brings many a gag, gasp, and giggle as we retrace our steps through the halls of Hill House and ask the important questions: WHO did it? WHERE? With WHAT? And most importantly… why is everyone in this movie serving so hard???This episode is brought to you in honor of Tim Curry and Dolly Parton. Icons. Divas. Artists. People who understood that subtlety is OPTIONAL.Join us as we revisit *Clue* a movie with approximately 47 murders, 900 doors, one deeply suspicious dinner party, and enough running through hallways to qualify as cardio.A murder mystery? Technically.A farce? Absolutely.We want to thank viewers like YOU for supporting local artists ;) 🎭🔪🎥 **What is Midnight Rentals?**Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies.Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do WE like them that much?! What's wrong with all of us!!?!Between the questionable plots, questionable decisions, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film.New episodes every month (at least). Snacks encouraged. Murder weapons discouraged.
2 Sept 2026
Our Hottest Takes About The New X-Men Casting 🦸⚡✖️ A Bonus Jonas Episode
As promised - did discuss the new X-Men cast for way too long and are here to deliver on a BONUS EPISODE this week!!! If you love our usual media news segment, you will eat this up. Join us as we review some announcements from D23(a DISNEY convention, I know...), talk about some of our picks for other characters in the new franchise, and fangirl a little too much over Adam Driver. An episode made for the PEOPLE!
26 Aug 2026
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) Review 📚❤️ What CAN'T Heath Ledger Do???
This episode's just to good to be true - can't take our eyes off of...every actor in this movie jfc. This week we are traveling back in time to the years that we were born in but thru the lens of high schoolers rather than babies this time. Join us as we watch Julia Stiles dancing to Biggie within this high school romcom that is secretly a phenomenal Shakespeare adaption. A film made for everyone! Girls, gays, theys, and ESPECIALLY dudebros too! A love letter to the 2000s inexplicably set in MODERN times this time. Help us conclude Heath Ledger August in styyyyle baby 😎
12 Aug 2026
A Knight's Tale (2001) Review 🏇🏻 Can a Man Chance His Stars?
HUZZAH! This week we are chancing our stars headfirst into A Knight's Tale (2001) — and honestly??? Some of us (cough cough AUTUMN!) were not prepared for how GOOD this movie is. A near perfect script (-1 for lack of jesters) top to bottom, a succinct story, heart, passion, courage, warm feelings and humor. A male fantasy high that somehow doesn't exclude anyone at the table. A love letter to the 2000s inexplicably set in medieval times. Heath Ledger said let them eat cake and somehow HE ate (get it??? like he ate that up) 🏇✨👑 Topics covered:Hot takes on the Elvis and the Priscilla movies (we got there eventually)Why this script is genuinely close to perfectThe casting, the heart, the humor and the chaosHow a medieval movie became the most 2000s thing ever madeWhy this is a male fantasy film that actually works for everyoneHeath Ledger (obviously) ( and Celeste maybe can't stop talking about Paul Bettany)🎥 What is Midnight Rentals?Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies. Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do we like it that much?! What's wrong with all of us!!?! Between the low budgets, questionable acting, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film. New episodes every month (at least). Snacks encouraged.
29 Jul 2026
The Odyssey (2026) Does anyone make it home on time?
This week we dive headfirst into the mystical, magical, tragical and dramatical world of Odysseus. Christopher Nolan's take on Homer's epic — a success? a flop? let us tell you. Beautiful actors, a non-linear timeline, time jumps, greek mythos, how will we stay on track?? spoiler: we don't...but we REALLY tried. 👁️⚡👻 Topics covered:The good, the bad and the beautiful casting choicesGreek mythology deep cuts (and shallow ones)What worked, what didn't, and what sent us completely off topicWhether this lives up to the Nolan legacy or dies trying📼 You can watch The Odyssey in theaters now if you want to watch along. We aren't affiliated, we just like to provide that resource 😉Intro Music: [ • [No Copyright Music] retro city pop music ... ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsgDXTEui-s)🎥What is Midnight Rentals?: Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies. Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do we like it that much?! What’s wrong with all of us!!?! Between the low budgets, questionable acting, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film. New episodes every month(at least). Snacks encouraged.
15 Jul 2026
Supergirl (2026) Review🍿Do Comic Adaptions Hold Up Anymore?
BUCKLE UP! We went to a drive in and we watched the newest DC addition to their cinematic universe - Supergirl(2026). And boy did we have a lot of thoughts about it and a lot of thoughts about a LOT of other things too. Did this deliver as a follow-up to Superman? Is it a good comic adaption? Is it a good movie even????? Stay tuned to find out..?
💿Links:
Connor Storrie Article: https://deadline.com/2026/07/heated-rivalrys-connor-storrie-emmy-nomination-snl-1236976659/
Moana Article: https://deadline.com/2026/07/moana-review-live-action-remake-1236976802/
Intro Music: • [No Copyright Music] retro city pop music ... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsgDXTEui-s)
🎥What is Midnight Rentals?:Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies.Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do we like it that much?! What’s wrong with all of us!!?!Between the low budgets, questionable acting, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film. New episodes every other week(...at least). Snacks encouraged.
1 Jul 2026
Masters of the Universe (2026) Review 🍿 Does the Iconic Blonde Bob Still Hit in the Modern Era?? | Midnight Rentals
We are so back and deep diving into Masters of the Universe (2026) in light of the newest reiteration hitting theaters this past month. Does a story about a man named after a pronoun still work in this economy? What do we know about abs and a blonde bob? Is sword culture here to stay????? Stay tuned to find out..?
💿Links:
- Alan Cumming Article: https://deadline.com/2026/06/alan-cumming-traitors-gothic-queer-aesthetic-cannes-lions-1236966106/
- The Social Reckoning Article: https://deadline.com/2026/06/the-social-reckoning-trailer-aaron-sorkin-facebook-1236952527/
- Intro Music: https://youtu.be/zsgDXTEui-s?si=-e8bbEL37myj6WRe
🎥What is Midnight Rentals?:
Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies.
Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do we like it that much?! What’s wrong with all of us!!?!
Between the low budgets, questionable acting, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film. New episodes every month(at least). Snacks encouraged.
17 Jun 2026
Scary Movie (2000) Review 🍿 Does It Hold Up After All of These Years?? | Midnight Rentals
Here in our pilot episode, we deep dive into Scary Movie (2000) in light of the newest reiteration hitting theaters this June. Did the comedy hold up after all these years or did we spend an hour and a half of our lives cringing? Will we get severely off topic? Is Anna Faris an absolute queen? Is this movie a problem or a solution??? Stay tuned to find out..?
👻 Topics covered:
The best jokes and funniest scenes
How Scary Movie spoofed horror classics
Favorite characters and performances
What aged well (and what definitely didn't)
The movie's impact on comedy and parody films
Whether you're a longtime fan or watching it for the first time, this episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of hot takes.
📼You can watch Scary Movie on Paramount+ or purchase to but on Amazon at this time if you want to watch along. We aren't affiliated, we just don't want to leave you hanging😉
💿Links:
- John Rambo Article: https://deadline.com/2026/05/john-rambo-release-date-1236929505/
- Spiderman Article: https://deadline.com/2026/05/tom-holland-future-spider-man-robert-downey-jr-1236929396/
- Intro Music: https://youtu.be/zsgDXTEui-s?si=-e8bbEL37myj6WRe
🎥What is Midnight Rentals?:
Two best friends. Minimal research. Absolutely insane movies.
Join Autumn and Celeste as they dive headfirst into the glorious dumpster fire of cinema and pop culture. Why do people like these things so much? Why do we like it that much?! What’s wrong with all of us!!?!
Between the low budgets, questionable acting, and plots that defy all logic, they somehow find time to spill on pop culture, overshare about their lives, and debate things that have absolutely nothing to do with the film. New episodes every month(at least). Snacks encouraged.
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