Movies you might've missed! Nique and Roost re-vist and re-examine movies you might've missed and declare if it's an underrated favorite or a flop. They apply their movie fandom and acumen to movies that are at least 10 years old and debate their hits or hard misses.
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Rooster and Nique analyze the 1995 thriller *Copycat*, exploring its proto-feminist leads and themes of mediocre white men with god complexes, revealing why it remains relevant today.
4 May 2025
Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang
This week, we dive into the chaotic, stylish, and weirdly ahead-of-its-time 2005 black comedy Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Rooster and Nique break down the film’s strange mix of neo-noir tropes, sharp dialogue, and morally questionable characters—all while paying homage to Val Kilmer’s scene-stealing turn as Gay Perry. We unpack Robert Downey Jr.’s pre-Iron Man charm, the tangled murder mystery that somehow keeps unfolding, and how this movie helped usher in the era of the “shitty hero.”
Is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang a misunderstood gem or a great bad movie that almost works? We talk about the film’s influence on movies like The Nice Guys, Burn After Reading, and The Other Guys, its surprisingly progressive takes on queerness and gender roles, and why sometimes the lesson is… closure is overrated. Plus, we rank it on the Underrated Favorites scale and give our best pairing picks if you’re planning a double feature.
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6 Apr 2025
Rock-A-Doodle
Join Nique and Rooster as they crow their appreciation for the overlooked animated gem, "Rock-A-Doodle"! In this episode, the hosts break down the whimsical yet dark adventures of Chanticleer, a singing rooster convinced he's responsible for the sunrise, whose fall from grace sends the barnyard into chaos. They explore the film's vibrant animation, surprisingly deep themes of Hollywood exploitation, and hidden commentary on rural America. Plus, they debate character favorites (and frustrations—sorry, Edmund), highlight feminist icon Peepers, and reveal why critics missed the true heart of this psychedelic animated classic.
Grab your popcorn, settle in, and find out why "Rock-A-Doodle" deserves another sunrise. Follow Underrated Favorites on social media to join the conversation and never miss an episode!
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
24,816
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
4.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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Quality
18
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
31
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