OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025) - Guest: Nick Rogers
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
Release Date: 01/23/2025
OV472 - Death of a Unicorn (2025) & The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025)
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, I ride solo to review the new A24 dark comedy Death of a Unicorn in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen. I also discuss recent movie and TV news, Ash (2025), Stella, the Avengers: Doomsday cast, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Screening in Indy - 06:03 News Before the Reviews - 11:47 Feature Review Death of a Unicorn (2025) - 24:40 Spoiler - 48:25 Secondary Review The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025) - 1:06:22 Potpourri Ash (2025) - 1:23:09 Stella - 1:36:10 Review - 1:41:11 Closing...
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OV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new action comedy Novocaine in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Jimmy Warden’s Borderline. I also discuss recent movie and TV news, Yellowjackets, Opus, 2004’s Twisted, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Screening in Indy - 04:30 News Before the Reviews - 10:25 Feature Review Novocaine (2025) - 26:20 Spoiler - 52:14 Secondary Review Borderline (2025) - 1:12:38 Potpourri Yellowjackets (Pilot Episode) - 1:29:10 Opus (2025) - 1:33:54 Twisted (2004) - 1:37:49 Closing the...
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OV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Bong Joon Ho movie Mickey 17 in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the Russo Brothers’ new Netflix movie, The Electric State. We also discuss recent Spider-Man 4 and Ready Or Not casting news, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:11 Screening in Indy - 08:04 News Before the Reviews - 13:00 Feature Review Mickey 17 (2025) - 23:44 Spoiler - 54:34 Secondary Review The Electric State (2025) - 1:24:41 Closing the Ep - 1:48:46 Patreon Clip - 1:49:44...
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OV469 - Last Breath (2025) & Riff Raff (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new survival thriller Last Breath in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the crime comedy Riff Raff. We also discuss the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg and Gene Hackman, more Scream 7 casting news, this year’s Oscar ceremony, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 03:01 News Before the Reviews - 16:32 Feature Review Last Breath (2025) - 43:26 Spoiler - 1:06:15 Secondary Review Riff Raff (2025) - 1:29:19 Potpourri Sam: Spaced and The IT Crowd - 1:51:57 Matt: Paradise on...
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OV468 - The Monkey (2025) & Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to review the Oz Perkins movie The Monkey in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the documentary Grand Theft Hamlet, which is now available on PVOD and on MUBI. We also talk a bit about the passing of George Armitage, Clayface director news, On Cinema at the Cinema, Severance season 2, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Mitch - 02:15 Early 2025 Genre Movies - 03:41 News Before the Reviews - 13:40 Severance Season 2 - 26:32 Feature Review The Monkey (2025) - 36:26 Spoiler - 1:10:25 ...
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OV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & One of Them Days (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on One of Them Days, which is now available on PVOD. We also talk a bit about the passing of character actor Biff Wiff, big James Bond franchise news, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:17 Playing in Indianapolis - 06:57 News Before the Reviews - 09:51 Feature Review Captain America: Brave New World (2025) - 31:10 Spoiler - 58:34 Secondary Review One of Them Days (2025) - 1:46:27 ...
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OV466 - Heart Eyes (2025) & The Gorge (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Sam Watermeier joins me once again to review the new Valentine's Day slasher movie Heart Eyes in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new Scott Derrickson film, The Gorge. We also talk a bit about the Super Bowl trailers and commercials, A24’s Friendship trailer, But I’m a Cheerleader, Home Improvement, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 02:34 Playing in Indianapolis - 08:45 News Before the Reviews - 14:35 Feature Review Heart Eyes (2025) - 35:30 Spoiler - 1:10:09 Secondary Review...
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OV465 - You’re Cordially Invited (2025) & Love Me (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new comedy You’re Cordially Invited in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the sci-fi romance, Love Me. We also talk a bit about Scream 7 casting news, Arlington Road, Them, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 02:30 Playing in Indianapolis - 10:28 Scream 7 Casting News - 12:57 Feature Review You’re Cordially Invited (2025) - 33:19 Spoiler - 59:06 Secondary Review Love Me (2025) - 1:28:54 Potpourri Sam: Them (2006) - 1:45:46 Matt:...
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OV464 - Companion (2025) & Presence (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new thriller Companion in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, Presence. We also talk a bit about the 2025 Oscar nominations, AMC’s Screen Unseen and Scream Unseen screenings, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:43 Playing in Indianapolis - 10:36 Brent’s Standout Theater Experiences - 12:07 Oscar Nominations - 19:58 Feature Review Companion (2025) - 28:46 Spoiler - 59:05 Secondary Review Presence (2025) - 1:28:06...
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OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025) - Guest: Nick Rogers
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
This week, Nick Rogers joins me to review Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man in a feature review and then we chat about Back in Action in a non-spoiler secondary review. We also pay tribute to David Lynch and discuss Grand Theft Hamlet. For Potpourri, Nick talks about some foreign language 2024 movies he’s catching up on and I share my first viewing thoughts on Brian De Palma’s Carlito’s Way. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Nick - 02:20 Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - 06:48 Playing in Indianapolis - 12:51 RIP David Lynch - 15:21 Feature Review Wolf Man (2025) -...
info_outlineThis week, Nick Rogers joins me to review Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man in a feature review and then we chat about Back in Action in a non-spoiler secondary review. We also pay tribute to David Lynch and discuss Grand Theft Hamlet. For Potpourri, Nick talks about some foreign language 2024 movies he’s catching up on and I share my first viewing thoughts on Brian De Palma’s Carlito’s Way.
Timestamps
- Show Start - 00:28
- Introducing Nick - 02:20
- Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - 06:48
- Playing in Indianapolis - 12:51
- RIP David Lynch - 15:21
Feature Review
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Wolf Man (2025) - 29:08
- Spoiler - 53:33
Secondary Review
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Back in Action (2025) - 1:13:35
Potpourri
- Nick: The Prosecutor (2024) & Escape (2024) - 1:37:33
- Nick: The Count of Monte Cristo (2024) - 1:39:06
- Matt: Carlito's Way (1993) - 1:40:40
- Closing the Ep - 1:50:10
- Patreon Clip - 1:52:46
Related Links
- My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive
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- OV463 Companion Ep - The Wolf Man (1941) & The Wolfman (2010) - Jan 19, 2025
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- David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78
- Nick Rogers’ Letterboxd
- Nick’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal
- Nick’s 2024 Year in Review
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- Nick's Review of Grand Theft Hamlet (2025)
- Nick's Review of Hard Truths (2024)
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Next Week on the Podcast
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OV464 - Presence (2025) & (TBD - Either Companion or Heart Eyes, depending on what AMC’s Scream Unseen is this coming Monday)