The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
A weekly podcast reviewing one or two new release titles every episode with an occasional free-for-all segment at the end we call Potpourri. Proudly presented by ObsessiveViewer.com. A full archive of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast (as well as written reviews) can be found at ObsessiveViewer.com.
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OV435 - Twisters (2024) & Fly Me to the Moon (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
07/25/2024
OV435 - Twisters (2024) & Fly Me to the Moon (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
This week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show to review Twisters in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Fly Me to the Moon. We also talk about recent news regarding Severance season 2, Bob Newhart’s passing, a possible 24 movie, Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 05:43 Thoughts on Twister (1996) - 36:57 Feature Review Twisters (2024) - 43:49 Spoiler - 1:15:29 Secondary Review Fly Me to the Moon (2024) - 1:45:07 Closing the Ep - 2:03:38 Patreon Clip - 2:06:33 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV436 - Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) & TBD
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OV434 - Longlegs (2024) & MaXXXine (2024) - Guests: Mitch Ringenberg and Sam Watermeier
07/18/2024
OV434 - Longlegs (2024) & MaXXXine (2024) - Guests: Mitch Ringenberg and Sam Watermeier
This week, I welcome Sam Watermeier and Mitch Ringenberg back to the show to review Longlegs in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Ti West’s MaXXXine. We also talk about recent movies we’ve seen, the end of an AMC A-List/Fandango loophole, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 10:26 Feature Review Longlegs (2024) - 20:36 Spoiler - 57:48 Secondary Review MaXXXine (2024) - 1:18:34 Spoiler - 1:39:45 Potpourri Sam: The Stranger (2024) - 1:54:44 Mitch: Don’t Let the Riverbeast Get You (2012) - 1:57:29 Matt: Copycat (1995) - 2:01:17 Closing the Ep - 2:04:19 Patreon Clip - 2:06:37 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Mitch: Internal Computer Mic Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV435 - Twisters (2024)
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OV433 - Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) & MoviePass, MovieCrash (2024)
06/29/2024
OV433 - Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) & MoviePass, MovieCrash (2024)
This week, after a delay, I’m reviewing Bad Boys: Ride or Die in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the Max documentary, MoviePass, MovieCrash. I also talk about MGM+’s The Institute announcement, season 8 of 24, Blue Streak, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 04:05 Feature Review Bad Boys Franchise Overview - 13:03 Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) - 26:12 Spoiler - 43:38 Secondary Review MoviePass, MovieCrash (2024) - 59:54 Potpourri 24: Season 8 - 1:23:50 Blue Streak (1999) - 1:35:38 Closing the Ep - 1:37:57 Patreon Clip - 1:39:27 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV434 - Inside Out 2 (2024) & Am I OK? (2024)
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OV432 - The Watchers (2024) & Tuesday (2024)
06/13/2024
OV432 - The Watchers (2024) & Tuesday (2024)
This week, I ride solo to review Ishana Shyamalan’s The Watchers in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new A24 film, Tuesday. I also talk about recent news regarding Rebel Moon’s director’s cuts, The Office sequel series, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 03:56 Feature Review The Watchers (2024) - 19:54 Spoiler - 41:30 Secondary Review Tuesday (2024) - 56:43 Potpourri The Blue Angels (2024) - 1:15:55 How I Met Your Mother - 1:21:05 Closing the Ep - 1:29:19 Patreon Clip - 1:30:21 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV433 - Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) & MoviePass, MovieCrash (2024)
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OV431 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & Hit Man (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
06/06/2024
OV431 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & Hit Man (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
This week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show to review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Richard Linklater’s Hit Man. We also talk about recent news regarding Mike Flanagan and The Exorcist, more AI concerns, the current state of movie theaters, and more.. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 AMC A-List and Movie Theaters - 04:03 News - 24:20 Feature Review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) - 42:50 Spoiler - 1:16:42 Secondary Review Hit Man (2024) - 1:33:30 Potpourri More Thoughts on Theaters - 1:49:50 Closing the Ep - 1:56:20 Patreon Clip - 1:57:08 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV432 - The Watchers (2024) & Am I OK? (2024)
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OV430 - In a Violent Nature (2024) & Babes (2024)
05/30/2024
OV430 - In a Violent Nature (2024) & Babes (2024)
This week, Mike and I review In a Violent Nature in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Pamela Adlon’s Babes. We also talk about recent news regarding Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 07:36 Feature Review In a Violent Nature (2024) - 17:21 Spoiler - 57:50 Mike Outro - 1:17:30 Secondary Review Babes (2024) - 1:19:57 Closing the Ep - 1:38:34 Patreon Clip - 1:39:12 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV431 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & Hit Man (2024)
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OV429 - I Saw the TV Glow (2024) & The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
05/23/2024
OV429 - I Saw the TV Glow (2024) & The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
This week, I welcome Sam Watermeier back to the show to review I Saw the TV Glow in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Renny Harlin’s The Strangers: Chapter 1. We also talk about recent news regarding the Trump movie The Apprentice and the Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI/ChatGPT feud. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 10:00 Feature Review I Saw the TV Glow (2024) - 34:06 Spoiler - 1:00:05 Secondary Review The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) - 1:33:15 Potpourri Matt: The Greatest Hits (2024) (Hulu) - 1:59:45 Sam: Polaroid (2019) (Hulu) - 2:01:34 Closing the Ep - 2:03:35 Patreon Clip - 2:05:26 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV430 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & In a Violent Nature (2024)
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OV428 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) & The Idea of You (2024)
05/16/2024
OV428 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) & The Idea of You (2024)
This week, I review Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Michael Showalter’s The Idea of You, currently on Amazon Prime Video. I also talk about recent news regarding 28 Years Later, Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Spider-Man Noir, Shogun season 2, Dune: Prophecy, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 02:45 Feature Review Thoughts on the Reboot Trilogy - 25:39 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) - 39:04 Spoiler - 54:41 Secondary Review The Idea of You (2024) - 1:11:39 Potpourri 24: Season 8 - 1:27:50 Closing the Ep - 1:34:15 Patreon Clip - 1:35:19 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV429 - The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) & I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
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OV427 - Tarot (2024) & Unfrosted (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
05/09/2024
OV427 - Tarot (2024) & Unfrosted (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
This week, I’m joined by my friend Sam Watermeier from Midwest Film Journal for a feature review of new horror film Tarot in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted, currently on Netflix. We also talk about recent news regarding 28 Years Later, The Exorcist: Deceiver, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 01:45 News - 17:43 Feature Review Tarot (2024) - 30:23 Spoiler - 54:28 Secondary Review Unfrosted (2024) - 1:11:42 Closing the Ep - 1:38:15 Patreon Clip - 1:42:15 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV428 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) & TBD
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OV426 - Shōgun (2024) Miniseries & Samurai Cinema Potpourri - Guest: Andy Carr
05/02/2024
OV426 - Shōgun (2024) Miniseries & Samurai Cinema Potpourri - Guest: Andy Carr
This week, I’m joined by my friend Andy Carr from Odd Trilogies Podcast for a feature review of FX’s Shōgun in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also talk about a selection of samurai films Andy has watched recently alongside Shōgun. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Andy - 01:52 News - 13:50 Feature Review Shogun - 16:21 Spoiler - 53:27 Potpourri Samurai Cinema Discussion - 1:33:56 Closing the Ep - 1:50:19 Patreon Clip - 1:52:53 Related Links - May 9, 2024 - Slate Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV427 - The Fall Guy (2024) & Unfrosted (2024)
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OV425 - Abigail (2024) & Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
04/25/2024
OV425 - Abigail (2024) & Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
This week, Mike joins me for a feature review of Abigail in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also talk about early 2000s teen sex comedies and more. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share some brief non-spoiler thoughts about Sasquatch Sunset. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 02:23 Mike Intro - 09:54 Feature Review Abigail - 12:48 Spoiler - 49:08 Mike Outro Potpourri - 1:06:44 Secondary Review Sasquatch Sunset - 1:16:27 Closing the Ep - 1:30:26 Patreon Clip - 1:31:06 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV426 - Shōgun (2024) Miniseries & Samurai Cinema Potpourri
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OV424 - Civil War (2024) & Late Night with the Devil (2024) - Guest: Brandon Peters
04/18/2024
OV424 - Civil War (2024) & Late Night with the Devil (2024) - Guest: Brandon Peters
This week, I’m joined by guest Brandon Peters for a feature review of Civil War in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also talk about podcasting, PopCon Indy, movie theater experiences, and more. Then, in this week’s secondary review, Mike joins me for a review of controversial new horror film, Late Night with the Devil. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brandon - 02:05 PopCon Indy 2024 - 18:15 Feature Review Civil War - 26:30 Spoiler - 56:55 Brandon Outro - 1:37:00 Secondary Review Mike Intro - 1:39:24 Late Night with the Devil - 1:41:10 Spoiler - 2:14:00 Potpourri Mike: Horror Blindspots - 2:42:51 Matt: 24 Season 6 - 2:48:08 Closing the Ep - 2:53:02 Patreon Clip - 2:54:50 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Brandon: Shure SM58 LC via Analog Mixer in Google Meet Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV425 - Abigail (2024) & Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
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OV423 - Monkey Man (2024) & Girls State (2024)
04/11/2024
OV423 - Monkey Man (2024) & Girls State (2024)
This week, I give a solo featured review of Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man in both a non-spoiler and spoiler section. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I give a non-spoiler review for the new documentary, Girls State on AppleTV+. I also share some thoughts on the new Joker: Folie à Deux trailer, Kevin Smith’s upcoming movie, the new Drew Goddard Matrix news, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 04:07 Feature Review Monkey Man (2024) - 23:39 Spoiler - 45:40 Secondary Review Girls State (2024) - 1:08:24 Closing the Ep - 1:27:02 Patreon Clip - 1:30:17 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV424 - Civil War (2024) & Late Night with the Devil (2024)
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OV422 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) & Upgraded (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
04/04/2024
OV422 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) & Upgraded (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
This week, I’m joined by my friend Brent Leuthold for a feature review of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also discuss the latest Alex Garland news and an Amazon Prime Video pricing mistake. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I give a non-spoiler review for the recent Amazon Prime romantic comedy, Upgraded. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 05:24 Feature Review Godzilla x Kong - 28:52 Spoiler - 58:11 Secondary Review Upgraded - 1:15:55 Closing the Ep - 1:28:03 Patreon Clip - 1:29:09 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV423 - Monkey Man (2024) & Girls State (2024)
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OV421 - Immaculate (2024) & Road House (2024)
03/28/2024
OV421 - Immaculate (2024) & Road House (2024)
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 Review Road House - 1:07:45 Potpourri The Addams Family (1991) - 1:29:53 Addams Family Values (1993) - 1:32:14 Closing the Ep - 1:34:32 Patreon Clip - 1:36:34 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV422 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) & Upgraded (2024)
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OV420 - Love Lies Bleeding (2024) & You'll Never Find Me (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer
03/21/2024
OV420 - Love Lies Bleeding (2024) & You'll Never Find Me (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer
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 Potpourri Joe: Omen (2023) - 2:11:05 Matt: Big (1988) - 2:13:17 Joe: Remembering Gene Wilder (2024) - 2:19:06 Matt: Trojan War (1997) - 2:23:04 Joe: Double Down South (2024) - 2:27:10 Closing the Ep - 2:32:27 Patreon Clip - 2:34:09 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV421 - Immaculate (2024) & Road House (2024)
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OV419 - Imaginary (2024) & Oscars 2024 Potpourri - Guests: Sam Watermeier and Joe Shearer
03/14/2024
OV419 - Imaginary (2024) & Oscars 2024 Potpourri - Guests: Sam Watermeier and Joe Shearer
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 | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Sam: Samson Q2U USB via Google Meet Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV420 - Love Lies Bleeding & Ricky Stanicky (2024)
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OV418 - Dune: Part Two (2024) & Spaceman (2024)
03/07/2024
OV418 - Dune: Part Two (2024) & Spaceman (2024)
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 Clip - 1:49:37 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Tiny: Samson Q2U USB via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV419 - Imaginary (2024) & You'll Never Find Me (2024)
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OV417 - Drive-Away Dolls (2024) & Monolith (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer
02/29/2024
OV417 - Drive-Away Dolls (2024) & Monolith (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer
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 - 1:52:15 Joe: Drift - 1:53:46 Matt: Lisa Frankenstein - 1:56:00 Matt: SubUrbia - 1:58:23 Joe: Lover, Stalker, Killer - 2:01:30 Closing the Ep - 2:03:53 Patreon Clip - 2:05:13 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV418 - Dune Part Two (2024) & Spaceman (2024)
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OV416 - Madame Web (2024) & Players (2024)
02/22/2024
OV416 - Madame Web (2024) & Players (2024)
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 Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Episode Homepage:
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OV415 - Extended Potpourri - Role Play (2024), Fast X (2023), John Woo, Peacemaker, 24, and the Death of Peak TV
02/15/2024
OV415 - Extended Potpourri - Role Play (2024), Fast X (2023), John Woo, Peacemaker, 24, and the Death of Peak TV
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 (1990) - 51:49 Matt: Hard Boiled (1992) - 55:39 Tiny: Is Peak TV Still a Thing? - 59:55 Matt: 24 Season 2 - 1:31:58 Closing the Ep - 1:44:53 Patreon Clip - 1:47:38 Related Links - Midwest Film Journal Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB over Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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OV414 - Argylle (2024) & The Beekeeper (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
02/08/2024
OV414 - Argylle (2024) & The Beekeeper (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
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 Closing the Ep - 1:36:44 Patreon Clip - 1:38:44 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Nick: Webcam Mic Episode Homepage:
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OV413 - Mean Girls (2024) & I.S.S. (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
02/01/2024
OV413 - Mean Girls (2024) & I.S.S. (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
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 Nightmare - 1:42:12 Closing the Ep - 1:47:43 Patreon Clip - 1:50:09 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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OV412 - Night Swim (2024) & Self Reliance (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
01/25/2024
OV412 - Night Swim (2024) & Self Reliance (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
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 Closing the Ep - 1:46:53 Patreon Clip - 1:48:51 Related Links - Variety - Variety Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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OV411 - 2023 Year in Review - Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
01/18/2024
OV411 - 2023 Year in Review - Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
Welcome to The Obsessive Viewer’s 2023 Year in Review episode! It’s our annual episode where Tiny, Mike, and I share our movie viewing stats for the year and our top ten favorite movies lists. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Thoughts on Our Years - 07:15 Stats and Stat Tracking Mike’s 2023 Viewing Stats - 17:58 Tiny’s 2023 Viewing Stats - 21:52 Matt’s 2023 Viewing Stats - 25:56 Memorable Theater Experiences - 33:28 Mike’s 2023 Letterboxd Stats - 42:48 Tiny’s 2023 Letterboxd Stats - 45:38 Matt’s 2023 Letterboxd Stats - 49:01 Honorable Mentions and Movies We Missed Movies We Missed - 55:17 Honorable Mentions - 59:46 Top Tens of 2023 Numbers Ten to Six - 1:07:34 Numbers Five to Two - 2:03:35 Our Number Ones - 2:58:19 The Obsessive Viewer Movie Of the Year 2023 - 3:17:40 2024 Movies We’re Looking Forward To - 3:20:00 2024 Viewing Goals - 3:24:45 Closing the Ep - 3:29:23 Patreon Clip - 3:31:06 Related Links Matt’s Top Ten of 2023 Godzilla Minus One Barbie Dream Scenario The Holdovers Talk to Me Oppenheimer John Wick: Chapter 4 Poor Things Thanksgiving Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Tiny’s Top Ten of 2023 The Holdovers Oppenheimer Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Barbie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Nyad Extraction 2 Maestro Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Theives Sly Mike’s Top Ten of 2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse The Holdovers Godzilla Minus One Air Barbie The Iron Claw Scream VI Talk to Me John Wick: Chapter 4 Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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OV410 - Ferrari (2023) & Good Grief (2024)
01/11/2024
OV410 - Ferrari (2023) & Good Grief (2024)
This week, I review Ferrari (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, Mike joins me to review Dan Levy’s Good Grief (now streaming on Netflix). For Potpourri, I share my thoughts on The Infernal Affairs Trilogy. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 03:10 Reviews Ferrari - 05:35 Spoiler Review - 19:30 Introducing Mike - 30:52 Good Grief - 36:37 Spoiler Review - 56:35 Potpourri The Infernal Affairs Trilogy - 1:09:30 Closing the Ep - 1:21:52 Patreon Clip - 1:23:36 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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OV409 - Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) & Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) - Guest: Andy Carr
01/04/2024
OV409 - Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) & Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023) - Guest: Andy Carr
This week, I review Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review with guest Andy Carr (). Then, in our secondary review, we cover Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (now streaming on Netflix). We also discuss the latest Scream VII news, Amazon Prime ad news, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Andy - 03:30 News - 13:38 Reviews Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - 37:55 Spoiler Review - 1:10:31 Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire - 1:33:56 Potpourri Andy: Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - 2:08:39 Matt: The Meyerowitz Stories (2017) - 2:11:31 Closing the Ep - 2:15:25 Patreon Clip - 2:17:47 Related Links - The Wrap - The Verge Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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OV408 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2023 - Guest: Andy Carr
12/21/2023
OV408 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2023 - Guest: Andy Carr
This week, I welcome my friend and IFJA colleague Andy Carr back to the show to help me close out the year with a breakdown of the ’s Ten Best Films of 2023. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 05:50 The IFJA Awards - 18:33 Best Film Finalists - 33:39 Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. - 34:26 Barbie - 44:50 The Holdovers - 48:58 John Wick: Chapter 4 - 55:36 Killers of the Flower Moon - 1:03:52 May December - 1:13:28 Past Lives - 1:18:30 Robot Dreams - 1:23:24 Runner-Up: Oppenheimer - 1:28:38 Winner: Poor Things - 1:40:16 Closing the Ep - 1:48:59 Patreon Clip - 1:54:18 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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OV407 - Poor Things (2023) & Saltburn (2023) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg
12/21/2023
OV407 - Poor Things (2023) & Saltburn (2023) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg
This week, I review Poor Things (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review with guest Mitch Ringenberg (Midwest Film Journal). Then, in our secondary review, we cover Saltburn (now on Amazon Prime Video). We also discuss the trailer for Alex Garland’s next film, Civil War and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Mitch and End of Year Chat - 02:44 News - 15:14 Reviews Poor Things - 32:43 Spoiler Review - 1:03:45 Saltburn - 1:26:05 Spoiler Review - 1:38:50 Closing the Ep - 1:56:44 Patreon Clip - 2:00:35 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Mitch: Blue Yeti USB Mic via Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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OV406 - Leave the World Behind (2023) & Silent Night (2023) - Guests: Andy Carr and Joe Shearer
12/14/2023
OV406 - Leave the World Behind (2023) & Silent Night (2023) - Guests: Andy Carr and Joe Shearer
This week, I review Leave the World Behind (currently on Netflix) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review with guests Andy Carr (Odd Trilogies Podcast) and Joe Shearer (Midwest Film Journal contributor). In our secondary review, we review Silent Night (now on Netflix) and we also discuss the 2023 IFJA Award Nominees. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 The 2023 IFJA Award Nominations - 12:54 Reviews Leave the World Behind - 41:01 Non-Spoiler Review - 42:12 Spoiler Review - 1:13:59 Silent Night - 1:45:59 Closing the Ep - 2:11:12 Patreon Clip - 2:16:16 Related Links Follow Us on Social Media Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage:
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