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OV431 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & Hit Man (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
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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 - 00:28AMC A-List and Movie Theaters - 04:03News - 24:20   Feature Review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) - 42:50Spoiler - 1:16:42   Secondary Review Hit Man (2024) - 1:33:30   Potpourri More Thoughts on Theaters - 1:49:50   Closing the Ep - 1:56:20Patreon Clip - 1:57:08   Related Links   Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Mike Flanagan Officially Set to Write/Direct All New ‘Exorcist’ Film for Blumhouse Hollywood Nightmare? New Streaming Service Lets Viewers Create Their Own Shows Using AI   Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the Dark Brent's Review of In A Violent Nature Brent's Review of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Brent's Review of I Saw the TV Glow Brent's Review of The Fall Guy   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV431   Next Week on the Podcast OV432 - The Watchers (2024) & Am I OK? (2024)
OV430 - In a Violent Nature (2024) & Babes (2024)
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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 - 00:28News - 07:36   Feature Review In a Violent Nature (2024) - 17:21Spoiler - 57:50Mike Outro - 1:17:30   Secondary Review Babes (2024) - 1:19:57   Closing the Ep - 1:38:34Patreon Clip - 1:39:12   Related Links   Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Josh O’Connor And Cailee Spaeny Join Daniel Craig In ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ OV329 – The Friday the 13th Franchise (1980-2009) 10 Years Without Jason, Can We Now Admit ‘Friday the 13th’ 2009 Was Damn Good? Sex in Movies Has Dropped Sharply, Yet Gotten More Graphic, Study Says   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV430   Next Week on the Podcast OV431 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & Hit Man (2024)
OV429 - I Saw the TV Glow (2024) & The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
May 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 - 00:28News - 10:00 Feature Review I Saw the TV Glow (2024) - 34:06Spoiler - 1:00:05 Secondary Review The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) - 1:33:15 Potpourri Matt: The Greatest Hits (2024) (Hulu) - 1:59:45Sam: Polaroid (2019) (Hulu) - 2:01:34   Closing the Ep - 2:03:35Patreon Clip - 2:05:26   Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Trump Campaign Vows To Sue ‘The Apprentice’ Filmmakers Over Scene Of Ivana Trump Rape By Then-Real Estate Mogul Scarlett Johansson Had To Threaten OpenAI With Legal Action To Get Soundalike Voice Taken Down, Wants “Appropriate Legislation” To Stop Such Deepfakes   Sam’s Letterboxd Sam’s Writing on MidwestFilmJournal.com Sam's Review of I Saw the TV Glow Sam’s Review of Unfrosted Sam’s Review of Challengers Sam’s Review of Sasquatch Sunset   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV429   Next Week on the Podcast OV430 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & In a Violent Nature (2024)
OV428 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) & The Idea of You (2024)
May 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 - 00:28News - 02:45   Feature Review Thoughts on the Reboot Trilogy - 25:39Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) - 39:04Spoiler - 54:41   Secondary Review The Idea of You (2024) - 1:11:39   Potpourri 24: Season 8 - 1:27:50   Closing the Ep - 1:34:15Patreon Clip - 1:35:19   Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Amazon MGM Studios Lands Hot Package ‘The Robots Go Crazy’ From Andy Samberg And Radio Silence ‘Road House’ Sequel Moving Forward At Amazon MGM Studios With Jake Gyllenhaal Set To Return ‘Happy Gilmore’ Sequel Greenlighted At Netflix ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Teaser Released As Prequel Series Gets Fall Premiere On Max Marvel Teases Disney+ Release Dates For ‘Agatha All Along,’ ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ & ‘Ironheart’ Spider-Man ‘Noir’ Starring Nicolas Cage Gets Amazon Series Order Sony Sets Summer 2025 Release Date For Danny Boyle’s ‘28 Years Later’ ‘Shōgun’ Star Hiroyuki Sanada Inks Deal To Return For Season 2 As FX Limited Series Mulls Emmy Switch To Drama Amid Renewal Buzz Andy Serkis To Direct, Star In New ‘Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’ Set For 2026 Release My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible  Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV428   Next Week on the Podcast OV429 - The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) & I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
OV427 - Tarot (2024) & Unfrosted (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
May 9 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 - 00:28Introducing Sam - 01:45News - 17:43   Feature Review Tarot (2024) - 30:23Spoiler - 54:28   Secondary Review Unfrosted (2024) - 1:11:42   Closing the Ep - 1:38:15Patreon Clip - 1:42:15   Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Jack O’Connell Joins ‘28 Years Later’ Trilogy From Sony And Danny Boyle Mike Flanagan In Talks To Direct The Exorcist: Deceiver   Sam’s Letterboxd Sam's Writing on MidwestFilmJournal.com Sam's Review of Unfrosted Sam's Review of Challengers Sam's Review of Sasquatch Sunset Sam's Guest Appearance on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV427   Next Week on the Podcast OV428 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) & TBD
OV426 - Shōgun (2024) Miniseries & Samurai Cinema Potpourri - Guest: Andy Carr
May 2 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 - 00:28Introducing Andy - 01:52News - 13:50 Feature Review Shogun - 16:21Spoiler - 53:27 Potpourri Samurai Cinema Discussion - 1:33:56   Closing the Ep - 1:50:19Patreon Clip - 1:52:53   Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESSAndy’s Odd Trilogies PodcastAndy’s Letterboxd Heartland Film’s Indiana Filmmakers Mixer - May 9, 2024 Shōgun’s Creators on That Ambiguous, Audacious Ending - Slate  My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info  Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV426   Next Week on the Podcast OV427 - The Fall Guy (2024) & Unfrosted (2024)
OV425 - Abigail (2024) & Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
Apr 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 - 00:28News - 02:23Mike Intro - 09:54 Feature Review Abigail - 12:48Spoiler - 49:08Mike Outro Potpourri - 1:06:44 Secondary Review Sasquatch Sunset - 1:16:27   Closing the Ep - 1:30:26Patreon Clip - 1:31:06   Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Horror Overkill Dooms ‘Abigail’ as ‘Civil War’ Ekes Out Narrow Second Weekend #1 Dan Stevens' Abigail Character Inspired by Tim Robinson's I Think You Should Leave SketchPopCon Indy 2024 Podcaster Stage Schedule Mike’s Band As Good As it Gets released a new single: Stay (Be Honest)   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV425   Next Week on the Podcast OV426 - Shōgun (2024) Miniseries & Samurai Cinema Potpourri
OV424 - Civil War (2024) & Late Night with the Devil (2024) - Guest: Brandon Peters
Apr 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 - 00:28Introducing Brandon - 02:05PopCon Indy 2024 - 18:15 Feature Review Civil War - 26:30Spoiler - 56:55Brandon Outro - 1:37:00 Secondary Review Mike Intro - 1:39:24Late Night with the Devil - 1:41:10Spoiler - 2:14:00   Potpourri Mike: Horror Blindspots - 2:42:51Matt: 24 Season 6 - 2:48:08   Closing the Ep - 2:53:02Patreon Clip - 2:54:50   Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Brandon’s LetterboxdBrandon’s TwitterThe Brandon Peters Show TBPS - PopCon Indy 2024 Preview with Carl Doninger Brandon's YouTube ChannelPopCon Indy 2024 Brandon's Appearance on The KJ Today Show   ‘Late Night with the Devil’ AI Usage Sparks Debate: Fair or Foul? Mike’s Band As Good As it Gets released a new single: Stay (Be Honest)   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Brandon: Shure SM58 LC via Analog Mixer in Google MeetMike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV424   Next Week on the Podcast OV425 - Abigail (2024) & Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
OV423 - Monkey Man (2024) & Girls State (2024)
Apr 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 - 00:28News - 04:07 Feature Review Monkey Man (2024) - 23:39Spoiler - 45:40 Secondary Review Girls State (2024) - 1:08:24   Closing the Ep - 1:27:02Patreon Clip - 1:30:17   Related Links Monkey Man Review - Video VersionGirls State Review - Video Version Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Kevin Smith Comedy ‘The 4:30 Movie’ Acquired By Saban Films Tim Robinson & Zach Kanin Comedy ‘The Chair Company’ Gets HBO Pilot Order; Adam McKay Producing New ‘Matrix’ Movie in the Works from ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ Director Drew Goddard Joker: Folie à Deux - Official Teaser Trailer My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media   My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV423   Next Week on the Podcast OV424 - Civil War (2024) & Late Night with the Devil (2024)
OV422 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) & Upgraded (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
Apr 4 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 - 00:28News - 05:24   Feature Review Godzilla x Kong - 28:52Spoiler - 58:11   Secondary Review Upgraded - 1:15:55   Closing the Ep - 1:28:03Patreon Clip - 1:29:09   Related Links Godzilla x Kong Review - Video VersionUpgraded Review - Video Version  Alex Garland on Life After ‘Civil War’: ‘I’m Not Planning to Direct Again in the Foreseeable Future’ Amazon Revokes 'Free' Movies After Mistakenly Giving Away Many Digital Films at No Cost  Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the Dark Brent's Review of Immaculate Brent's Review of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV422   Next Week on the Podcast OV423 - Monkey Man (2024) & Girls State (2024)
OV421 - Immaculate (2024) & Road House (2024)
Mar 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 - 00:28News - 03:36   Feature Review Immaculate - 12:34Spoiler - 41:42   Secondary Review Road House - 1:07:45   Potpourri The Addams Family (1991) - 1:29:53Addams Family Values (1993) - 1:32:14   Closing the Ep - 1:34:32Patreon Clip - 1:36:34   Related Links Livestreamed Recording of OV421 on YouTube ‘Late Night with the Devil’ AI Usage Sparks Debate: Fair or Foul? Mike’s Band As Good As it Gets released a new single: Stay (Be Honest)   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV421   Next Week on the Podcast OV422 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) & Upgraded (2024)
OV420 - Love Lies Bleeding (2024) & You'll Never Find Me (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer
Mar 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 - 00:28Pre-review Conversation - 02:35News - 04:33 Feature Review Love Lies Bleeding - 23:46Spoiler - 53:43Brent Outro - 1:16:53 Secondary Review Joe Intro - 1:18:52You’ll Never Find Me - 1:21:39Spoiler - 1:52:23 Potpourri Joe: Omen (2023) - 2:11:05Matt: Big (1988) - 2:13:17Joe: Remembering Gene Wilder (2024) - 2:19:06Matt: Trojan War (1997) - 2:23:04Joe: Double Down South (2024) - 2:27:10  Closing the Ep - 2:32:27Patreon Clip - 2:34:09  Related Links Moviegoer Arrested After Lewd Sexual Behavior During ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Screening in Detroit Mike’s Band As Good As it Gets released a new single: Stay (Be Honest) Neve Campbell Returning for ‘Scream 7’ After Exiting Franchise Over Salary Controversy Black Mirror will be back in 2025 with a sequel to fan-favorite "USS Callister" A24 Is Re-Releasing ‘Ex Machina,’ ‘Hereditary,’ and ‘Uncut Gems’ in IMAX  Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the Dark Awake in the Dark - Ep. #79 - 2024 Oscar Talk with Ben Sears Brent's Notes on the 2024 Oscars Brent's Review of Drive-Away Dolls Brent's Review of Love Lies Bleeding  Joe’s Letterboxd Joe’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast Hold On To Your Butts: Jackie Brown Hold On To Your Butts: Die Hard with a Vengeance Medium Cool Podcast: 115. Celebrating Black Filmmakers Medium Cool Podcast: 116. Cinematic Love Stories  My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google MeetJoe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV420   Next Week on the Podcast OV421 - Immaculate (2024) & Road House (2024)
OV419 - Imaginary (2024) & Oscars 2024 Potpourri - Guests: Sam Watermeier and Joe Shearer
Mar 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 - 00:28Pre-review Conversation - 03:28 Feature Review Imaginary - 23:40Spoiler - 50:07Sam Outro - 1:29:04 Secondary Section Joe Intro - 1:30:34Oscars Conversation - 1:32:28   Closing the Ep - 2:22:47Patreon Clip - 2:25:44 Related Links Oscars 2024: Full List of Winners Brent's Imaginary Review Sam’s Letterboxd Sam’s Review of Night Swim Sam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Joe’s Letterboxd Joe’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast Hold On To Your Butts: Jackie Brown Hold On To Your Butts: Die Hard with a Vengeance Medium Cool Podcast: 115. Celebrating Black Filmmakers Medium Cool Podcast: 116. Cinematic Love Stories My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Sam: Samson Q2U USB via Google MeetJoe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV419   Next Week on the Podcast  OV420 - Love Lies Bleeding & Ricky Stanicky (2024)
OV418 - Dune: Part Two (2024) & Spaceman (2024)
Mar 7 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 - 00:28Pre-review Conversation - 04:46 Feature Review Dune: Part Two - 17:30Spoiler - 1:01:39 Secondary Review Spaceman - 1:36:46  Closing the Ep - 1:47:25Patreon Clip - 1:49:37   Related Links Denis Villeneuve Knows How the Fremen Get Off the Sandworms in ‘Dune 2’: ‘I Found a Way…I Can’t Wait to Put That on Screen’ Denis Villeneuve Teases Possible Dune: Part Three Based On Dune Messiah: ‘There Are Words On Paper’  My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet  Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible    Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Tiny: Samson Q2U USB via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV418   Next Week on the Podcast OV419 - Imaginary (2024) & You'll Never Find Me (2024)
OV417 - Drive-Away Dolls (2024) & Monolith (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer
Feb 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 - 00:28Brent’s Thoughts on Dune Part Two - 07:11 Feature Review Drive-Away Dolls - 16:35Spoiler - 40:04 Secondary Review Joe Intro - 59:40 Monolith - 1:06:22Spoiler - 1:34:35 Potpourri Joe: Ordinary Angels - 1:47:49Joe: The Greatest Night in Pop - 1:52:15Joe: Drift - 1:53:46Matt: Lisa Frankenstein - 1:56:00Matt: SubUrbia - 1:58:23Joe: Lover, Stalker, Killer - 2:01:30   Closing the Ep - 2:03:53Patreon Clip - 2:05:13   Related Links Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the Dark Awake in the Dark - Ep. #79 - 2024 Oscar Talk with Ben Sears Brent's Notes on the 2024 Oscars Brent's Review of Drive-Away Dolls Brent's Review of Madame Web Brent's Review of Lisa Frankenstein Brent's Review of Argylle   Joe’s Letterboxd Joe’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast Joe's Review of The Seeding Hold On To Your Butts: Jackie Brown Hold On To Your Butts: Die Hard with a Vengeance Medium Cool Podcast: 114. Movies on the 4s (Part One) Medium Cool Podcast: 115. Celebrating Black Filmmakers Medium Cool Podcast: 116. Cinematic Love Stories   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd   Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google MeetJoe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV417   Next Week on the Podcast OV418 - Dune Part Two (2024) & Spaceman (2024)
OV415 - Extended Potpourri - Role Play (2024), Fast X (2023), John Woo, Peacemaker, 24, and the Death of Peak TV
Feb 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 - 00:28News - 09:36 Extended Potpourri  Tiny: Peacemaker Season 1 - 20:36Matt: Role Play (2024) - 26:48Tiny: Fast X (2023) - 31:10Matt: A Better Tomorrow (1986) - 37:00Matt: A Better Tomorrow II (1987) - 39:19Matt: The Killer (1989) - 42:23Tiny: The Flash (2023) - 43:36Matt: Bullet in the Head (1990) - 51:49Matt: Hard Boiled (1992) - 55:39Tiny: Is Peak TV Still a Thing? - 59:55Matt: 24 Season 2 - 1:31:58   Closing the Ep - 1:44:53Patreon Clip - 1:47:38 Related Links Carl Weathers Dies: ‘Rocky’ & ‘Predator’ Star Who Appeared In ‘Happy Gilmore’, ‘The Mandalorian’ & More Was 76 Dave Franco and Alison Brie to Star in Co-Dependency Horror Film ‘Together’ A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) Trailer Gone in 60 Minutes - Midwest Film Journal   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd    Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB over Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV415
OV414 - Argylle (2024) & The Beekeeper (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
Feb 8 2024
OV414 - Argylle (2024) & The Beekeeper (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
This week, I’m joined by Nick Rogers (Midwest Film Journal) 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 - 00:28News - 08:35 Featured Review Argylle - 26:22Spoiler Review - 45:37 Secondary Review The Beekeeper - 1:06:10Spoiler Review - 1:13:43 Potpourri Nick: The Sniper Franchise - 1:25:07Matt: Fitting In (2024) - 1:33:00   Closing the Ep - 1:36:44Patreon Clip - 1:38:44 Related Links Oscar Nominations 2024: ‘Oppenheimer’ Dominates With 13 Nods, ‘Poor Things’ Follows With 11 Netflix 2024 Movie Slate: Titles From Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Seinfeld & Woody Woodpecker; ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ Sets Release Date Brad Pitt Circling Role in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’ As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Nick's Letterboxd Nick's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Fighter (2024) Class of 1994: Body Snatchers The Beekeeper (2024) Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd YouTube FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreads BlueskyTikTok  My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible  Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)Nick: Webcam Mic Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV414
OV413 - Mean Girls (2024) & I.S.S. (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
Feb 1 2024
OV413 - Mean Girls (2024) & I.S.S. (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
This week, I’m joined by Brent Leuthold (AwakeintheDark.com) 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 - 00:28News - 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) - 1:36:13Brent: American Nightmare - 1:42:12   Closing the Ep - 1:47:43Patreon Clip - 1:50:09   Related Links  Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin Sundance Comedy-Drama ‘A Real Pain’ Sells to Searchlight for $10 Million Netflix Buys Sundance Thriller ‘It’s What’s Inside’ in Huge $17 Million Sale   Brent's LetterboxdAwake in the DarkBrent's Review of I.S.S. Brent's Review of Mean Girls (2024) Brent's Review of The Beekeeper Brent's Top Ten Films of 2023 As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd YouTube FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreads BlueskyTikTok   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV413
OV412 - Night Swim (2024) & Self Reliance (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
Jan 25 2024
OV412 - Night Swim (2024) & Self Reliance (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier
This week, I am joined by Sam Watermeier (of MidwestFilmJournal.com) 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 Historic Artcraft Theatre while I share my thoughts on The Wages of Fear. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28News - 04:11 Reviews Night Swim - 17:31Spoiler Review - 40:19   Self Reliance - 55:38Spoiler Review - 1:06:24 Potpourri Sam: Fargo on 35mm - 1:28:28Matt: The Wages of Fear - 1:35:24   Closing the Ep - 1:46:53Patreon Clip - 1:48:51   Related Links ‘28 Days Later’ Sequel in the Works: Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Reteam to Launch New Trilogy With ‘28 Years Later’ - Variety David Gordon Green Exits ‘Exorcist’ Sequel as Universal, Blumhouse Search for New Director - Variety Sam’s Letterboxd Sam’s Review of Night Swim Sam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal As Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My LetterboxdTiny’s LetterboxdMike’s Letterboxd FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreads BlueskyTikTok YouTube   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA)Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV412