The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on One of Them Days, which is now available on PVOD. We also talk a bit about the passing of character actor Biff Wiff, big James Bond franchise news, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:1706:5709:51 Feature Review Captain America: Brave New World (2025)31:1058:34 Secondary Review One of Them Days (2025) - 1:46:27 Potpourri Magpie (2024)2:02:48Taking Lives (2004)2:08:06 2:11:312:12:44 Related Links The Waiting Game - Black History Month Screening at Newfields Biff Wiff, ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Actor, Dies James Bond Shocker: Amazon MGM Gains Creative Control of 007 Franchise as Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson Step Back Good News and Bad News, AMC Stubs A-List Members My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchiveImmediate Reaction - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) - Feb 17, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV466 - The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) & Scare Me (2020) - Feb 16-17, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the DarkBrent's Notes on the 2025 OscarsBrent's Review of Companion (2025)Brent's Review of Heart Eyes (2025)Brent's Top 10 Films of 2024 Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV MerchBuy Me A CoffeeObsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - LinktreeStart Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.0)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV467 Next Week on the Podcast OV468 - The Monkey (2025) & Grand Theft Hamlet (2025)

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 00:2802:3408:4514:35 Feature Review Heart Eyes (2025)35:301:10:09 Secondary Review The Gorge (2025) - 1:34:36 Potpourri Home Improvement1:50:15But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)1:58:04 2:04:432:06:58 Related Links The Waiting Game - Black History Month Screening at NewfieldsThe Fantastic Four: First Steps trailerJurassic World Rebirth trailerMission Impossible The Final Reckoning trailerFriendship trailer Paul Giamatti and Radio Silence Team for Biopic on Paranormal Radio Host Art Bell Amy Adams to Star Opposite Javier Bardem in Apple TV+’s Cape Fear My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Companion Episodes CollectionPatreon - Severance Episode Reviews Sam’s LetterboxdSam’s Writing on Midwest Film JournalSam's Review of Heart Eyes (2025)Sam's Review of Companion (2025)Sam's Review of Presence (2025) Sam's Essay on Fallen (1998) Keeping it real: Our recommendations for journalist-focused documentaries Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV MerchBuy Me A CoffeeObsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - LinktreeStart Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV466 Next Week on the Podcast OV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & TBD

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 00:2802:3010:28Scream 712:57 Feature Review You’re Cordially Invited (2025)33:1959:06 Secondary Review Love Me (2025)1:28:54 Potpourri Them (2006)1:45:46Arlington Road (1999)1:49:31 2:03:392:05:33 Related Links Joel McHale Joins ‘Scream 7’ As Sidney Prescott’s Husband MarkEthan Embry Joins Cast Of ‘Scream 7’Scott Foley Joins Cast Of ‘Scream 7’ Matthew Lillard Is Coming Back For ‘Scream 7’ My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV465 - Burning (2018) & Underwater (2020) - Feb 3, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Sam’s LetterboxdSam’s Writing on Midwest Film JournalSam's Review of Companion (2025)Sam's Review of Presence (2025) Sam's Essay on Fallen (1998) Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV MerchBuy Me A CoffeeObsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - LinktreeStart Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV465 Next Week on the Podcast OV466 - Love Hurts (2025) & Heart Eyes (2025)

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 00:2802:4310:3612:0719:58 Feature Review Companion (2025)28:4659:05 Secondary Review Presence (2025)1:28:061:43:43 2:01:432:03:40 Related Links 2025 Oscar Nominations List Why ‘Queer’ and ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Are the Kind of LGBTQ+ Movies That Deserve Awards Attention My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV464 - Erin Brockovich (2000) - Jan 27, 2025 Immediate Reaction - The Brutalist (2024) IMAX Screening - Jan 26, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the DarkBrent’s Review of Presence (2025)Brent’s Review of Wolf Man (2025)Brent’s Review of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (2025)Brent's Top 10 Films of 2024 Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV MerchBuy Me A CoffeeObsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - LinktreeStart Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV464 Next Week on the Podcast OV465 - Love Me (2025) & You’re Cordially Invited (2025)

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 00:2802:20Grand Theft Hamlet (2025)06:4812:5115:21 Feature Review Wolf Man (2025) - 29:08 53:33 Secondary Review Back in Action (2025) - 1:13:35 Potpourri The Prosecutor (2024)Escape (2024) - 1:37:33The Count of Monte Cristo (2024) - 1:39:06Carlito's Way (1993)1:40:40 1:50:101:52:46 Related Links My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Companion Episodes CollectionOV463 Companion Ep - The Wolf Man (1941) & The Wolfman (2010) - Jan 19, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78 Nick Rogers’ LetterboxdNick’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Nick’s 2024 Year in ReviewNick's Review of Back in Action (2025)Nick's Review of Grand Theft Hamlet (2025)Nick's Review of Hard Truths (2024) Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV MerchBuy Me A CoffeeObsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - LinktreeStart Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Follow Us on Social Media Facebook | LetterboxdYouTube | TikTok | InstagramThreads | Bluesky | TwitterTiny’s LetterboxdMike’s Letterboxd Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Nick: Audio Technica AT2005 via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV463 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)

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 00:2804:2827:00 Stats and Stat Tracking 39:2650:201:01:55 Honorable Mentions and Movies We Missed 1:24:341:29:30 Top Tens of 2024 1:40:322:05:252:37:143:04:113:30:25 Mike’s Number One3:43:48Tiny’s Number One3:51:56Matt’s Number One4:00:35 The Obsessive Viewer Movie Of the Year 2024 - 4:08:13 4:11:484:14:45 4:17:394:18:44 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESSMatt’s 2024 Letterboxd StatsTiny’s 2024 Letterboxd StatsMike’s 2024 Letterboxd StatsAs Good As It Gets – Linktree Matt's 2024 Podcast and Writing ArchiveMatt’s Top Ten Movies of 2024 and Thoughts on the YearPatreon Special – 2024 Podcast and Writing Stats + Honorable Mentions – Jan 8, 2025Patreon - 011 - December 2024 - Monthly Viewings and Stats - Jan 10, 2025 Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google MeetTiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV462 Next Week on the Podcast OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025)

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 00:2802:1409:21 Feature Review Better Man (2024)13:3731:28 Secondary Review September 5 (2024)44:15 Potpourri Life After Fighting (2024)1:07:10Unforgiven (1992)1:10:41 1:17:501:23:23 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Nick Rogers’ LetterboxdNick’s Class of SeriesNick’s Writing on Midwest Film JournalNick's Review of Dirty AngelsNick's Review of Carry-OnNick's Review of Flow Midwest Film Journal A Murder of Crowes (Russell Crowe) The Marvelous Ms. Meryl (Meryl Streep)Gimme Toro (Guillermo del Toro)Denzelmber (Denzel Washington) Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Nick: Audio Technica AT2005 via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV461 Next Week on the Podcast OV462 – 2024 Year in Review – Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats

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 00:2803:0209:4714:00 Feature Review Nosferatu (2024)20:2551:28 Secondary Review Babygirl (2024)1:19:21 Potpourri Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)1:28:42Grand Prix (1966)1:35:34Happiness (1998)1:44:21Jailbreak: Love on the Run (2024)1:47:57 1:56:321:58:14 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Andy’s LetterboxdOdd TrilogiesCinema Komorebi: Grand Prix (1966) – Part 1Cinema Komorebi: Grand Prix (1966) – Part 2Odd Trilogies - Ep 94: The Rise of Eggers Odd Trilogies - Ep 93: The Harold & Kumar TrilogyOdd Trilogies - Ep 92: The Venom Trilogy (with Evan Dossey) Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive ContentOfficial OV Merch Obsessive ViewerObsessive Viewer Presents: AnthologyObsessive Viewer Presents: Tower JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV460 Next Week on the Podcast OV461 - Better Man (2024) & September 5 (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers

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 Indiana Film Journalists Association’s Ten Best Films of 2024. Timestamps 00:2802:4208:0918:35 Best Film Finalists - 28:50 Civil War29:15Conclave37:06A Different Man45:43I Saw the TV Glow53:511:01:16Mars Express1:02:16Nolan’s Odyssey1:08:20Nickel Boys1:13:07A Real Pain1:19:50Sing Sing1:25:20 The Brutalist1:29:48The Substance1:35:15 1:43:361:47:241:51:28 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Revealed: Next Film Is ‘Mythic Action Epic’ Shot With New Imax Technology Andy’s LetterboxdOdd TrilogiesCinema Komorebi: Grand Prix (1966) – Part 1Odd Trilogies - Episode 91: Kurosawa’s Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) Joe’s LetterboxdJoe’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal The Marvelous Ms. Meryl: The River Wild (1994)Denzelmber: Ricochet Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google MeetJoe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV459 Next Week on the Podcast OV460 - Nosferatu (2024) & Babygirl (2024)

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 00:2804:0508:50 Feature Review Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)17:1536:05 Secondary Review 53:47Juror #2 (2024)1:00:331:28:50 1:53:381:55:08 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Support Allie’s Fight Against LeukemiaOdd Trilogies - Episode 91: Kurosawa’s Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) ‘The Substance’ dominates Indiana critic awardsThe Waiting Game – Watch Digitally Sam’s LetterboxdSam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Essay on Fallen (1998) Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google MeetSam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV458 Next Week on the Podcast OV459 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2024

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 00:2802:1306:3921:22 Feature Review A Complete Unknown (2024)37:181:03:301:17:15 Secondary Review 28 Years Later1:18:11Y2K (2024)1:23:00 1:36:531:38:58 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Support Allie’s Fight Against Leukemia Nominations Announced for the 2024 Indiana Film Journalists Association AwardsThe Waiting Game - Watch Digitally As ‘Kraven’ Hunts for Audience, Sony’s Marvel Universe Takes Final Bow for Now Mitch’s LetterboxdMitch’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Mitch’s Essay on Man on Fire Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Mitch: Blue Yeti USB Mic via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV457 Next Week on the Podcast OV458 - Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) & Juror #2 (2024)

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 Indiana Film Journalists Association’s year-end awards. Timestamps 00:2801:3703:57 FYC Potpourri Saturday Night10:50The People’s Joker15:09The Apprentice26:10A Different Man36:42Skincare47:07I Like Movies52:56Wicked Little Letters1:06:24The Brutalist1:13:191:26:50Heretic1:32:05 1:38:441:41:49 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Support Allie’s Fight Against Leukemia Nominations Announced for the 2024 Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards Joe’s LetterboxdJoe’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV456 Next Time on the Podcast OV457 - A Complete Unknown (2024) & Y2K (2024)

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 00:2803:2504:57 Feature Review Wicked: Part 1 (2024)14:5444:20 Secondary Review 55:11The Order (2024)1:01:39 1:44:021:45:21 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Support Allie’s Fight Against LeukemiaOdd Trilogies - Episode 91: Kurosawa’s Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) HBO Circling Paapa Essiedu For Severus Snape Role In ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show Jorma Taccone To Direct Searchlight Comedy ‘DNA’ Starring Ben Schwartz & Sam Rockwell Sam’s LetterboxdSam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV455 Next Week on the Podcast OV456 - Bonus Ep - FYC PotpourriOV457 - Y2K (2024) & A Complete Unknown (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 00:2805:5006:33 Feature Review Gladiator II (2024)22:3553:13 Secondary Review Moana 2 (2024)1:12:21 Potpourri Deja Vu (2006)1:33:39The Ten (2007)1:42:18 1:52:451:53:48 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Support Allie’s Fight Against LeukemiaOdd Trilogies - Episode 91: Kurosawa’s Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) Dwayne Johnson Says Sing in the Movie Theater If ‘You’ve Gone to a Musical and You’re Into It’: ‘Sing! You’ve Paid Your Hard Earned Money for a Ticket’ Anne Hathaway To Star In Adaptation Of Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’ For Amazon MGM Studios And Michael Showalter The Gladiator II Line That Broke My Brain Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse IndyObsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewKan-Kan Living Room TheatersA Very WICKED Drag Brunch Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV454 Next Week on the Podcast OV455 - Bonus Ep - FYC PotpourriOV456 - Wicked (2024) & The Order (2024)

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 00:2802:4406:1410:4420:29 Feature Review A Real Pain (2024)26:0651:06 Secondary Review Blitz (2024)1:16:59 Potpourri Red One (2024)1:34:05 1:41:171:42:46 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Conan O’Brien Set To Host 97th Oscars Brent’s Letterboxd Awake in the Dark Brent's Review of A Real Pain (2024) Brent's Review of Heretic (2024) Brent's Review of Here (2024) Patreon: 190 - OV B-Roll - “Blitzkrieg Bummer” - Juror #2, The Speedway Murders, Breakfast All Day, Social Media Influencers, Letterboxd Blurbs - Nov 20, 2024 Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Alamo Drafthouse: WIN FREE MOVIES FOR A YEAR Obsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis Preview Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters A Very WICKED Drag Brunch Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Heartland Film Indy Film Fest 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 Content Official OV Merch Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive 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 Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV453 Next Week on the Podcast OV454 - Gladiator II (2024) & The Piano Lesson (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 00:2807:50The Speedway Murders (2024)20:57 1:20:571:22:31 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS The Burger Chef Murders Wikipedia Page The Speedway Murders IMDb Page Demolition begins for Speedway Burger Chef restaurant, site of 1978 murders 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 Content Official OV Merch Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive 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 in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV452 Next Week on the Podcast OV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (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 00:2806:40Alamo Drafthouse Indy09:4929:34 Feature Review Heretic (2024)37:2856:36 Secondary Review Time Cut (2024)1:14:30 Potpourri His Three Daughters (2024)1:45:04Speak No Evil (2024)1:54:51Slingshot (2024)2:00:24Amber Alert (2024)2:06:50 Closing 2:14:182:16:10 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESSThe Waiting Game - November 21st Free Screening InfoOdd Trilogies’ Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis PreviewMy Guest Appearance on Odd Trilogies: Episode 91 - Kurosawa's Shakespeare Trilogy ‘Mass Effect’ TV Series in the Works at Amazon From ‘Fast & Furious 9’ Writer Tony Todd Dies: ‘Candyman’ Star Whose Hundreds Of Credits Include ‘Final Destination’ Films & ‘Platoon’ Was 69Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Trailer Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Alamo Drafthouse: WIN FREE MOVIES FOR A YEARKan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix BrewhouseHistoric Artcraft TheatreHeartland FilmIndy Film Fest 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 JunkiesAs Good As It Gets - Linktree Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV451 Next Week on the Podcast OV452 - Bonus Ep - The Speedway Murders (2024)OV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (2024)

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 00:2802:5719:16 Review It Ends with Us31:351:03:15 1:26:301:35:07 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS The Year of Underrated Stephen King Kim C’s Twitter Kim C’s Instagram UnderratedSK on Facebook Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Alamo Drafthouse: WIN FREE MOVIES FOR A YEAR Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Historic Artcraft Theatre Heartland Film Indy Film Fest 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 Content Official OV Merch Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4) Kim: RØDE Podmic USB via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV450 Next Week on the Podcast OV451 - Anora (2024) & Heretic (2024) OV452 - Bonus Ep - The Speedway Murders (2024)

This week, returning guest Sam Watermeier joins me for a feature review of the new Robert Zemeckis movie, Here in a non-spoiler and spoiler section. In this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new romantic drama, We Live in Time. We also share some thoughts on some movie news, run down what’s playing this week in Indianapolis theaters, and share micro reviews of The Substance, AfrAId, and Oddity. Timestamps 00:2809:5623:10 Feature Review Here27:551:01:06 Secondary Review We Live in Time1:27:17 Potpourri The Substance (2024)1:45:49Oddity (2024)1:50:22AfrAId (2024)1:52:40 1:59:272:01:06 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS New ‘Godzilla’ Movie From ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director Greenlit by Toho Tom Holland Says Christopher Nolan Movie Offer Was the ‘Phone Call of a Lifetime’ and ‘Reminiscent of Spider-Man 10 Years Ago’: ‘I’m Super Proud’ Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Alamo Drafthouse: WIN FREE MOVIES FOR A YEAR Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Historic Artcraft Theatre Heartland Film Indy Film Fest Sam’s Letterboxd Sam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Review of Here Sam’s Review of Saturday Night Sam’s Review of Smile 2 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 Content Official OV Merch Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive 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/OV449 Next Week on the Podcast OV450 - Bonus Ep - It Ends With Us OV451 - Anora (2024) & Heretic (2024)

This week, I’m riding solo to review Smile 2 in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Before sharing my thoughts on romance-horror-comedy, Your Monster in a non-spoiler secondary review. I also share some thoughts on some movie news, run down what’s playing this week in Indianapolis theaters, and share micro reviews of Another Happy Day, My Old Ass, and Wolfs. Timestamps 00:2806:0010:15 Feature Review Smile 215:5546:17Spoiler51:42 Secondary Review Your Monster1:15:27 Potpourri Another Happy Day (2024)1:42:44My Old Ass (2024)1:46:41Wolfs (2024)1:52:35 1:58:182:00:00 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Shudder Officially Announces ‘V/H/S/8’ for 2025 Release! Martin Lawrence And Sony Reunite On ‘Blue Streak’ Sequel Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Alamo Drafthouse: WIN FREE MOVIES FOR A YEAR Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Historic Artcraft Theatre Heartland Film Indy Film Fest Screeners Wanted! Cereal Cinema Presents: Anastasia Friends of the Podcast Midwest Film Journal No Sleep October: The Silent Night, Deadly Night Franchise - Nick Rogers No Sleep October: The Wishmaster Franchise - Mitch Ringenberg Gimme Toro: Nightmare Alley - Nick Rogers Gimme Toro: Pappy McPoyle - Evan Dossey Gimme Toro: Blade II - Sam Watermeier Gimme Toro: The Devil's Backbone - Brent Leuthold Odd Trilogies The Odd Wolf Man Trilogy Terrifier 3 - written review by Andy Look Back - written review by Logan Awake in the Dark Smile 2 Woma n of the Hour Joker: Folie à Deux 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 Content Official OV Merch Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive 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/OV448 Next Week on the Podcast OV449 - Here (2024) & We Live in Time (2024) OV450 - Bonus Ep - It Ends With Us