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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OV479 - How to Train Your Dragon (2025) & Echo Valley (2025) - Guest: Joe Shearer
06/15/2025
OV479 - How to Train Your Dragon (2025) & Echo Valley (2025) - Guest: Joe Shearer
This week, Joe Shearer joins me to review DreamWorks’ live-action remake, How to Train Your Dragon in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new AppleTV+ original movie, Echo Valley. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Joe - 02:15 Screening in Indy - 08:02 News Before the Reviews - 17:51 Feature Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - 33:29 Spoiler - 1:13:55 Exit Joe - 1:41:06 Secondary Review Echo Valley (2025) - 1:46:25 Closing the Ep - 2:03:57 Patreon Clip - 2:05:36 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV480 - Materialists (2025 & Ballerina (2025)
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OV478 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) & Mountainhead (2025) - Guests: Brandon Cruz and Chelsea Cruz
06/08/2025
OV478 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) & Mountainhead (2025) - Guests: Brandon Cruz and Chelsea Cruz
This week, Brandon and Chelsea Cruz from Our Reel Relationships Podcast join me to review the latest Mission: Impossible film, The Final Reckoning in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my non-spoiler thoughts on Jesse Armstrong’s Mountainhead. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brandon and Chelsea - 02:18 Screening in Indy - 19:42 News Before the Reviews - 26:18 Feature Review Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) - 37:15 Spoiler - 1:25:12 Secondary Review Mountainhead (2025) - 2:06:32 Closing the Ep - 2:21:48 Patreon Clip - 2:22:46 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Brandon: Sennheiser AT897 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Chelsea: RØDE Podmic RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV479 - How to Train Your Dragon (2025) & Echo Valley (2025)
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OV477 - Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) & Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) - Guest: Keegan King
05/31/2025
OV477 - Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) & Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) - Guest: Keegan King
This week, Keegan King joins me to review the latest entry in the Final Destination franchise, Final Destination: Bloodlines in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the Netflix horror movie, Fear Street: Prom Queen. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Keegan - 02:29 Screening in Indy - 07:06 News Before the Reviews - 13:39 Feature Review Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) - 16:40 Spoiler - 38:29 Secondary Review Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) - 59:38 Spoiler - 1:12:54 Potpourri Keegan: Looking Forward to - 1:33:05 Matt: The Pitt Season 1 - 1:35:45 Closing the Ep - 1:37:24 Patreon Clip - 1:38:42 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Keegan: Headset Mic in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV478 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) & Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
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OV476 - Friendship (2025) & Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)
05/29/2025
OV476 - Friendship (2025) & Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)
This week, I review the new Tim Robinson/Paul Rudd film from Andrew DeYoung, Friendship in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on The Weeknd’s movie, Hurry Up Tomorrow. I also discuss recent movie news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Screening in Indy - 04:07 News Before the Reviews - 09:40 Feature Review Friendship (2025) - 14:02 Spoiler - 37:08 Secondary Review Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) - 1:12:25 Closing the Ep - 1:36:36 Patreon Clip - 1:37:43 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV477 - Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) & Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) - Guest: Keegan King
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OV475 - Thunderbolts* (2025) & Fight or Flight (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
05/15/2025
OV475 - Thunderbolts* (2025) & Fight or Flight (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the the new MCU film from director Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the new James Madigan movie, Fight or Flight. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:31 Screening in Indy - 07:41 News Before the Reviews - 11:40 Feature Review Thunderbolts* (2025) - 40:28 Spoiler - 1:05:40 Secondary Review Fight or Flight (2025) - 1:35:00 Closing the Ep - 1:58:28 Patreon Clip - 2:00:10 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV476 - Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) & TBD (2025)
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OV474 - Warfare (2025) & The Luckiest Man in America (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
04/10/2025
OV474 - Warfare (2025) & The Luckiest Man in America (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new war film from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, Warfare in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the new Samir Oliveros movie, The Luckiest Man in America. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 02:37 Screening in Indy - 14:55 News Before the Reviews - 23:47 Feature Review Warfare (2025) - 40:20 Spoiler - 1:18:20 Secondary Review The Luckiest Man in America (2025) - 1:46:11 Closing the Ep - 2:04:01 Patreon Clip - 2:05:58 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV475 - The Amateur (2025) or Drop (2025) & Hell of a Summer (2025)
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OV473 - Freaky Tales (2025) & A Working Man (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
04/04/2025
OV473 - Freaky Tales (2025) & A Working Man (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new anthology crime comedy from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, Freaky Tales in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the action movie A Working Man. We also discuss recent movie and TV news out of CinemaCon, Val Kilmer’s passing, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:34 Screening in Indy - 06:28 News Before the Reviews - 10:20 Feature Review Freaky Tales (2025) - 48:53 Spoiler - 1:10:57 Secondary Review A Working Man (2025) - 1:35:31 Closing the Ep - 2:03:14 Patreon Clip - 2:04:25 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV474 - Warfare (2025) & The Luckiest Man in America (2025)
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OV472 - Death of a Unicorn (2025) & The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025)
03/31/2025
OV472 - Death of a Unicorn (2025) & The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025)
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 the Ep - 1:44:24 Patreon Clip - 1:45:21 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV473 - A Working Man (2025) & Freaky Tales (2025)
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OV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
03/22/2025
OV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
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 Ep - 1:42:55 Patreon Clip - 1:43:48 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.0) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV472 - The Alto Knights (2025) & Ash (2025)
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OV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
03/13/2025
OV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
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 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.0) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025)
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OV469 - Last Breath (2025) & Riff Raff (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
03/06/2025
OV469 - Last Breath (2025) & Riff Raff (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
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 Hulu - 1:56:04 Closing the Ep - 2:00:26 Patreon Clip - 2:02:47 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.0) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025)
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OV468 - The Monkey (2025) & Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg
02/27/2025
OV468 - The Monkey (2025) & Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg
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 Secondary Review Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - 1:33:08 Potpourri Mitch: The Punisher (1989) - 2:02:05 Mitch: Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell (1995) - 2:07:02 Matt: On Cinema at the Cinema - 2:08:35 Closing the Ep - 2:17:22 Patreon Clip - 2:18:49 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.0) Mitch: Blue Yeti USB Mic via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV469 - Last Breath (2025) & Riff Raff (2025)
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OV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & One of Them Days (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
02/21/2025
OV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & One of Them Days (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
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 Potpourri Brent: Magpie (2024) - 2:02:48 Matt: Taking Lives (2004) - 2:08:06 Closing the Ep - 2:11:31 Patreon Clip - 2:12:44 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.0) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV468 - The Monkey (2025) & Grand Theft Hamlet (2025)
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OV466 - Heart Eyes (2025) & The Gorge (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
02/13/2025
OV466 - Heart Eyes (2025) & The Gorge (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
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 The Gorge (2025) - 1:34:36 Potpourri Sam: Home Improvement - 1:50:15 Matt: But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) - 1:58:04 Closing the Ep - 2:04:43 Patreon Clip - 2:06:58 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & TBD
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OV465 - You’re Cordially Invited (2025) & Love Me (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
02/06/2025
OV465 - You’re Cordially Invited (2025) & Love Me (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
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: Arlington Road (1999) - 1:49:31 Closing the Ep - 2:03:39 Patreon Clip - 2:05:33 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV466 - Love Hurts (2025) & Heart Eyes (2025)
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OV464 - Companion (2025) & Presence (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
01/30/2025
OV464 - Companion (2025) & Presence (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
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 Spoiler - 1:43:43 Closing the Ep - 2:01:43 Patreon Clip - 2:03:40 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV465 - Love Me (2025) & You’re Cordially Invited (2025)
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OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025) - Guest: Nick Rogers
01/23/2025
OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025) - Guest: Nick Rogers
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) - 29:08 Spoiler - 53:33 Secondary Review 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 Ways to Support Us Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | Indianapolis Theaters Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Nick: Audio Technica AT2005 via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV464 - Presence (2025) & (TBD - Either Companion or Heart Eyes, depending on what AMC’s Scream Unseen is this coming Monday)
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OV462 - 2024 Year in Review - Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
01/16/2025
OV462 - 2024 Year in Review - Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
Welcome to The Obsessive Viewer’s 2024 Year in Review episode! Mike and Tiny join me for our 12th year sharing our movie viewing stats for the year and our top ten favorite movies lists. We also share movie accomplishments, notable TV we watched in 2024, 2025 movies we’re looking forward to, movie watching goals for 2025, honorable mentions, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Thoughts on Our Years - 04:28 Notable TV Watched in 2024 - 27:00 Stats and Stat Tracking Our 2024 Viewing Stats - 39:26 Memorable Theater Experiences - 50:20 Our 2024 Letterboxd Stats - 1:01:55 Honorable Mentions and Movies We Missed Movies We Missed - 1:24:34 Honorable Mentions - 1:29:30 Top Tens of 2024 Our Numbers Ten and Nine - 1:40:32 Our Numbers Eight and Seven - 2:05:25 Our Numbers Six and Five - 2:37:14 Our Numbers Four and Three - 3:04:11 Our Number Twos - 3:30:25 Mike’s Number One - 3:43:48 Tiny’s Number One - 3:51:56 Matt’s Number One - 4:00:35 The Obsessive Viewer Movie Of the Year 2024 - 4:08:13 2025 Movies We’re Looking Forward To - 4:11:48 2025 Viewing Goals - 4:14:45 Closing the Ep - 4:17:39 Patreon Clip - 4:18:44 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025)
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OV461 - Better Man (2024) & September 5 (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
01/09/2025
OV461 - Better Man (2024) & September 5 (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
This week, Nick Rogers joins me to review the Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man in a feature review and then we chat about September 5 in a non-spoiler secondary review. For Potpourri, Nick talks about Vulture’s Stunt Awards, Rebel Ridge, and Life After Fighting. I then share my thoughts on my first time watching Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Nick - 02:14 Playing in Indianapolis - 09:21 Feature Review Better Man (2024) - 13:37 Spoiler - 31:28 Secondary Review September 5 (2024) - 44:15 Potpourri Nick: Life After Fighting (2024) - 1:07:10 Matt: Unforgiven (1992) - 1:10:41 Closing the Ep - 1:17:50 Patreon Clip - 1:23:23 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Nick: Audio Technica AT2005 via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV462 – 2024 Year in Review – Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
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OV460 - Nosferatu (2024) & Babygirl (2024) - Guest: Andy Carr
01/02/2025
OV460 - Nosferatu (2024) & Babygirl (2024) - Guest: Andy Carr
Happy New Year! This week, I’m joined by Andy Carr to review Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Halina Reijn’s Babygirl. We also discuss Grand Prix (1966), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), Happiness (1998), and Jailbreak: Love on the Run (2024) in this week’s Potpourri section. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Andy - 03:02 Playing in Indianapolis - 09:47 Goals for 2025 - 14:00 Feature Review Nosferatu (2024) - 20:25 Spoiler - 51:28 Secondary Review Babygirl (2024) - 1:19:21 Potpourri Andy: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) - 1:28:42 Matt: Grand Prix (1966) - 1:35:34 Andy: Happiness (1998) - 1:44:21 Matt: Jailbreak: Love on the Run (2024) - 1:47:57 Closing the Ep - 1:56:32 Patreon Clip - 1:58:14 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV461 - Better Man (2024) & September 5 (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
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OV459 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2024 - Guests: Andy Carr and Joe Shearer
12/26/2024
OV459 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2024 - Guests: Andy Carr and Joe Shearer
This week, I welcome my friends and IFJA colleagues Andy Carr and Joe Shearer back to the show to help me close out the year with a breakdown of the ’s Ten Best Films of 2024. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing the Guests - 02:42 Spotlight on Our Work in 2024 - 08:09 Movies We’d Add to the List - 18:35 Best Film Finalists - 28:50 Civil War - 29:15 Conclave - 37:06 A Different Man - 45:43 I Saw the TV Glow - 53:51 Exit Joe - 1:01:16 Mars Express - 1:02:16 News Break: Nolan’s Odyssey - 1:08:20 Nickel Boys - 1:13:07 A Real Pain - 1:19:50 Sing Sing - 1:25:20 Runner-Up: The Brutalist - 1:29:48 Winner: The Substance - 1:35:15 IFJA Thoughts - 1:43:36 Closing the Ep - 1:47:24 Patreon Clip - 1:51:28 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV460 - Nosferatu (2024) & Babygirl (2024)
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OV458 - Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) & Juror #2 (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
12/19/2024
OV458 - Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) & Juror #2 (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
This week, Tiny and I review Barry Jenkins’ new film, Mufasa: The Lion King in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I’m joined by Sam Watermeier for a review of Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Lola’s First Movie - 04:05 News - 08:50 Feature Review Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) - 17:15 Spoiler - 36:05 Secondary Review Introducing Sam - 53:47 Juror #2 (2024) - 1:00:33 Spoiler - 1:28:50 Closing the Ep - 1:53:38 Patreon Clip - 1:55:08 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV459 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2024
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OV457 - A Complete Unknown (2024) & Y2K (2024) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg
12/15/2024
OV457 - A Complete Unknown (2024) & Y2K (2024) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg
This week, I’m joined by Mitch Ringenberg to review the new James Mangold movie, A Complete Unknown. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Kyle Mooney’s Y2K. We also discuss news regarding the death of Sony’s Spider-Man universe, the trailer for 28 Years Later, the IFJA Award nominations, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Mitch - 02:13 News Before the Reviews - 06:39 IFJA Nominees - 21:22 Feature Review A Complete Unknown (2024) - 37:18 Spoiler - 1:03:30 Exit Mitch Ringenberg - 1:17:15 Secondary Review 28 Years Later trailer - 1:18:11 Y2K (2024) - 1:23:00 Closing the Ep - 1:36:53 Patreon Clip - 1:38:58 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Mitch: Blue Yeti USB Mic via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV458 - Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) & Juror #2 (2024)
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OV456 - Bonus Ep - FYC Potpourri 2024 - Guest: Joe Shearer
12/11/2024
OV456 - Bonus Ep - FYC Potpourri 2024 - Guest: Joe Shearer
In this special bonus episode, I welcome Joe Shearer back to the show to talk about the movies he and I have been watching in preparation for the ’s year-end awards. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Joe - 01:37 About the IFJA - 03:57 FYC Potpourri Joe: Saturday Night - 10:50 Matt: The People’s Joker - 15:09 Joe: The Apprentice - 26:10 Matt: A Different Man - 36:42 Joe: Skincare - 47:07 Matt: I Like Movies - 52:56 Joe: Wicked Little Letters - 1:06:24 Matt: The Brutalist - 1:13:19 Some Thoughts on the Year - 1:26:50 Joe: Heretic - 1:32:05 Closing the Ep - 1:38:44 Patreon Clip - 1:41:49 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Time on the Podcast OV457 - A Complete Unknown (2024) & Y2K (2024)
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OV455 - Wicked: Part 1 (2024) & The Order (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
12/05/2024
OV455 - Wicked: Part 1 (2024) & The Order (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
This week, I finally review Wicked: Part 1. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I’m joined by Sam Watermeier for a review of The Order. I also talk about news regarding Harry Potter casting, movie news, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Playing in Indianapolis - 03:25 News - 04:57 Feature Review Wicked: Part 1 (2024) - 14:54 Spoiler - 44:20 Secondary Review Introducing Sam - 55:11 The Order (2024) - 1:01:39 Closing the Ep - 1:44:02 Patreon Clip - 1:45:21 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV456 - Bonus Ep - FYC Potpourri OV457 - Y2K (2024) & A Complete Unknown (2024)
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OV454 - Gladiator II (2024) & Moana 2 (2024)
11/29/2024
OV454 - Gladiator II (2024) & Moana 2 (2024)
This week, I review Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Moana 2. I also talk about Deja Vu (2006), The Ten (2007), news regarding Michael Showalter’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Verity, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Playing in Indianapolis - 05:50 News - 06:33 Feature Review Gladiator II (2024) - 22:35 Spoiler - 53:13 Secondary Review Moana 2 (2024) - 1:12:21 Potpourri Deja Vu (2006) - 1:33:39 The Ten (2007) - 1:42:18 Closing the Ep - 1:52:45 Patreon Clip - 1:53:48 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV455 - Bonus Ep - FYC Potpourri OV456 - Wicked (2024) & The Order (2024)
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OV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
11/21/2024
OV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
This week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show for a feature review of Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Steve McQueen’s Blitz. We also talk about Indy’s new Alamo Drafthouse, MadS, From, Oscar News, Red One, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:44 Playing in Indianapolis - 06:14 News - 10:44 Awards Season - 20:29 Feature Review A Real Pain (2024) - 26:06 Spoiler - 51:06 Secondary Review Blitz (2024) - 1:16:59 Potpourri Red One (2024) - 1:34:05 Closing the Ep - 1:41:17 Patreon Clip - 1:42:46 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | 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 OV454 - Gladiator II (2024) & The Piano Lesson (2024)
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OV452 - Bonus Ep - The Speedway Murders (2024)
11/17/2024
OV452 - Bonus Ep - The Speedway Murders (2024)
In this bonus episode, Tiny and I review the documentary The Speedway Murders, which recounts the murders of four teenage Burger Chef workers on November 17, 1978 in our hometown of Speedway, Indiana. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Speedway, Indiana - 07:50 The Speedway Murders (2024) - 20:57 Closing the Ep - 1:20:57 Patreon Clip - 1:22:31 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 via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (2024)
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OV451 - Heretic (2024) & Time Cut (2024)
11/16/2024
OV451 - Heretic (2024) & Time Cut (2024)
This week, I’m riding solo to review Heretic in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, I share my thoughts on sci-fi horror Netflix movie, Time Cut in a non-spoiler secondary review. I also share my experience at the Alamo Drafthouse Indy’s media preview event, and share micro reviews of His Three Daughters, Speak No Evil, Slingshot, and Amber Alert. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Playing in Indianapolis - 06:40 Alamo Drafthouse Indy - 09:49 News - 29:34 Feature Review Heretic (2024) - 37:28 Spoiler - 56:36 Secondary Review Time Cut (2024) - 1:14:30 Potpourri His Three Daughters (2024) - 1:45:04 Speak No Evil (2024) - 1:54:51 Slingshot (2024) - 2:00:24 Amber Alert (2024) - 2:06:50 Closing Closing the Ep - 2:14:18 Patreon Clip - 2:16:10 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters 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 OV452 - Bonus Ep - The Speedway Murders (2024) OV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (2024)
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OV450 - Bonus Ep - It Ends with Us (2024) - Guest: Kim C
11/11/2024
OV450 - Bonus Ep - It Ends with Us (2024) - Guest: Kim C
In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by my friend Kim C from The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast to review It Ends with Us in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. We also chat about movies from this year we’ve enjoyed and the multiple controversies surrounding the marketing of It Ends with Us. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Kim - 02:57 2024 Movies - 19:16 Review It Ends with Us - 31:35 Spoiler - 1:03:15 Closing the Ep - 1:26:30 Patreon Clip - 1:35:07 Related Links Indianapolis Theaters Follow Us on Social Media | | | | | | | Subscribe to the Podcast | | Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Kim: RØDE Podmic USB via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: Next Week on the Podcast OV451 - Anora (2024) & Heretic (2024) OV452 - Bonus Ep - The Speedway Murders (2024)
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