OV332 - 2020 Year in Review – Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
Release Date: 01/25/2021
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I ride solo for a feature review of Michael Mohan’s Immaculate in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. I also share my thoughts on the Late Night with the Devil AI controversy and the new trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I give a non-spoiler review for Doug Liman’s Road House remake. Finally, for potpourri, I share my thoughts on The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993). Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 03:36 Feature Review Immaculate - 12:34 Spoiler - 41:42 Secondary...
info_outline OV420 - Love Lies Bleeding (2024) & You'll Never Find Me (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe ShearerThe Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I’m joined by Brent Leuthold for a feature review of Rose Glass’s Love Lies Bleeding in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also discuss recent A24 news, Neve Campbell and Scream 7, and more. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I’m joined by Joe Shearer to review the new Shudder film, You’ll Never Find Me. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Pre-review Conversation - 02:35 News - 04:33 Feature Review Love Lies Bleeding - 23:46 Spoiler - 53:43 Brent Outro - 1:16:53 Secondary Review Joe Intro - 1:18:52 You’ll Never Find Me - 1:21:39 Spoiler - 1:52:23 ...
info_outline OV419 - Imaginary (2024) & Oscars 2024 Potpourri - Guests: Sam Watermeier and Joe ShearerThe Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I am joined by Sam Watermeier for a feature review of Blumhouse’s Imaginary in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. And in lieu of a secondary review this week, I am joined by Joe Shearer to discuss the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Pre-review Conversation - 03:28 Feature Review Imaginary - 23:40 Spoiler - 50:07 Sam Outro - 1:29:04 Secondary Section Joe Intro - 1:30:34 Oscars Conversation - 1:32:28 Closing the Ep - 2:22:47 Patreon Clip - 2:25:44 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media |...
info_outline OV418 - Dune: Part Two (2024) & Spaceman (2024)The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Tiny and I review the highly anticipated Dune: Part Two in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. And for this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the Adam Sandler sci-fi drama Spaceman, currently on Netflix. In lieu of a potpourri section, Tiny and I talk a bit about Shōgun on FX/Hulu, my 24 rewatch, Aquaman 2, and the Zatoichi Criterion box set. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Pre-review Conversation - 04:46 Feature Review Dune: Part Two - 17:30 Spoiler - 1:01:39 Secondary Review Spaceman - 1:36:46 Closing the Ep - 1:47:25 Patreon...
info_outline OV417 - Drive-Away Dolls (2024) & Monolith (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe ShearerThe Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I’m joined by guest Brent Leuthold to review the new Ethan Coen film Drive-Away Dolls in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. And for this week’s secondary review, Joe Shearer joins me for a review of Monolith. For potpourri, Joe and I cover a bunch of rapid fire titles. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Brent’s Thoughts on Dune Part Two - 07:11 Feature Review Drive-Away Dolls - 16:35 Spoiler - 40:04 Secondary Review Joe Intro - 59:40 Monolith - 1:06:22 Spoiler - 1:34:35 Potpourri Joe: Ordinary Angels - 1:47:49 Joe: The Greatest Night in Pop -...
info_outline OV416 - Madame Web (2024) & Players (2024)The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I review the new film Madame Web in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. For this week’s secondary review, I share my non-spoiler thoughts on Netflix’s new romcom, Players. For potpourri, I talk up Masaki Kobayashi’s 1962 samurai film, Harakiri. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 04:38 Feature Review Madame Web - 20:36 Spoiler - 41:49 Secondary Review Players - 1:07:33 Potpourri Harakiri (1962) - 1:17:24 Closing the Ep - 1:28:49 Patreon Clip - 1:30:58 Related Links ...
info_outline OV415 - Extended Potpourri - Role Play (2024), Fast X (2023), John Woo, Peacemaker, 24, and the Death of Peak TVThe Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Tiny and I discuss some recent news before we dive into an Extended Potpourri in which we discuss Role Play (2024), Fast X (2023), the Hong Kong work of John Woo, and whether or not the age of Peak TV is dead. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 09:36 Extended Potpourri Tiny: Peacemaker Season 1 - 20:36 Matt: Role Play (2024) - 26:48 Tiny: Fast X (2023) - 31:10 Matt: A Better Tomorrow (1986) - 37:00 Matt: A Better Tomorrow II (1987) - 39:19 Matt: The Killer (1989) - 42:23 Tiny: The Flash (2023) - 43:36 Matt: Bullet in the Head...
info_outline OV414 - Argylle (2024) & The Beekeeper (2024) - Guest: Nick RogersThe Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I’m joined by Nick Rogers () to review Argylle in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss David Ayer’s The Beekeeper. For Potpourri, Nick shares his thoughts on the long running Sniper franchise while I share my thoughts on the new coming of age film, Fitting In. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 08:35 Featured Review Argylle - 26:22 Spoiler Review - 45:37 Secondary Review The Beekeeper - 1:06:10 Spoiler Review - 1:13:43 Potpourri Nick: The Sniper Franchise - 1:25:07 Matt: Fitting In (2024) - 1:33:00 ...
info_outline OV413 - Mean Girls (2024) & I.S.S. (2024) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThe Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I’m joined by Brent Leuthold () to review Mean Girls in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss the sci-fi thriller, I.S.S. For Potpourri, I share some brief thoughts about Wong Kar-Wai’s Chungking Express while Brent talks about the new Netflix docuseries, American Nightmare. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 11:00 Reviews Mean Girls - 24:38 Spoiler Review - 52:02 I.S.S. - 1:08:09 Spoiler Review - 1:24:26 Potpourri Matt: Chungking Express (1994) - 1:36:13 Brent: American...
info_outline OV412 - Night Swim (2024) & Self Reliance (2024) - Guest: Sam WatermeierThe Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I am joined by Sam Watermeier (of ) to review Night Swim (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss Jake Johnson’s Self Reliance (now streaming on Hulu). For Potpourri, Sam talks about seeing Fargo on 35mm at the while I share my thoughts on The Wages of Fear. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 04:11 Reviews Night Swim - 17:31 Spoiler Review - 40:19 Self Reliance - 55:38 Spoiler Review - 1:06:24 Potpourri Sam: Fargo on 35mm - 1:28:28 Matt: The Wages of Fear - 1:35:24 ...
info_outlineOV332 - 2020 Year in Review – Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
2020 is finally over and we’re here with The Obsessive Viewer’s 2020 Year in Review episode! It’s our annual episode where Tiny, Mike, and myself share our movie viewing stats for the year and our top ten favorite movies lists. So join us as we bid adieu to the shit storm that was 2020 and hope for a better 2021.
This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 107 - OV B-Roll - “Wedgie Having, Candy-Free Nose Pickers” - VR Troopers, NYE 2020, New Line Etiquette, and Our Life Narrators - Jan 21, 2020
Timestamps
- Show Start - 00:45
- Fuck 2020 - 01:49
Stats and Stat Tracking
- Thoughts on Our Years - 06:34
- Mike’s Patreon and Video Podcast - 18:41
- Mike’s 2020 Stats - 22:58
- Tiny’s 2020 Stats - 30:11
- Matt’s 2020 Stats - 34:39
Honorable Mentions and Movies We Missed
- Movies We Missed - 57:20
- Honorable Mentions - 1:03:05
Top Tens of 2020
Robert Fekkes’ Top Movies of 2020 - 1:07:23
- Numbers Ten to Six - 1:08:15
Kyrsten Lyster’s Top Movies of 2020 - 1:59:50
- Numbers Five to Two - 2:00:29
Ben Sears’ Top Ten Movies of 2020 - 2:36:26
- Our Number Ones - 2:37:22
The Obsessive Viewer 2020 Movie of the Year - 2:48:54
- Closing the Ep - 2:49:55
- Film Journalism and Podcast Stats in 2020 - 2:53:35
- Stinger: "Wedgie Having, Candy-Free Nose Pickers" - 3:05:27
- Pre-Recorded Outro - 3:06:44
Related Links
- OV034 –2013 Year in Review, Top Movies and Viewing Stats
- OV089 – 2014 in ReviewPart I – Viewing Stats and Worst Movies
- OV090 – 2014 in ReviewPart II – Best Movies of 2014
- OV148 – 2015 in Review– Best and Worst Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
- OV199 – 2016 Year in Review– Best and Worst Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
- OV231 – 2017 Year in Review– Best and Worst Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
- OV266 – 2018 Year in Review– Best and Worst Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
- OV306 – 2019 Year in Review – Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
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