The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast

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 00:2801:5213:50 Feature Review Shogun16:2153:27 Potpourri Samurai Cinema Discussion -1:33:56 1:50:191:52:53 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)

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 00:2802:23 -09:54 Feature Review Abigail12:4849:081:06:44 Secondary Review Sasquatch Sunset -1:16:27 1:30:261:31:06 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

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 00:2802:0518:15 Feature Review Civil War -26:3056:551:37:00 Secondary Review 1:39:24Late Night with the Devil -1:41:102:14:00 Potpourri Horror Blindspots2:42:5124 Season 62:48:08 2:53:022:54:50 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)

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 00:2804:07 Feature Review Monkey Man (2024) -23:3945:40 Secondary Review Girls State (2024) -1:08:24 1:27:021:30:17 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)

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 00:2805:24 Feature Review Godzilla x Kong -28:5258:11 Secondary Review Upgraded -1:15:55 1:28:031:29:09 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)

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 00:2803:36 Feature Review Immaculate -12:3441:42 Secondary Review Road House -1:07:45 Potpourri The Addams Family (1991)1:29:53Addams Family Values (1993)1:32:14 1:34:321:36:34 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)

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 00:2802:3504:33 Feature Review Love Lies Bleeding -23:4653:431:16:53 Secondary Review 1:18:52You’ll Never Find Me -1:21:391:52:23 Potpourri Omen (2023)2:11:05Big (1988)2:13:17Remembering Gene Wilder (2024)2:19:06Trojan War (1997)2:23:04Double Down South (2024)2:27:10 2:32:272:34:09 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)

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 00:2803:28 Feature Review Imaginary -23:4050:071:29:04 Secondary Section 1:30:341:32:28 2:22:472:25:44 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)

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 00:2804:46 Feature Review Dune: Part Two -17:301:01:39 Secondary Review Spaceman1:36:46 1:47:251:49:37 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)

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 00:28Dune Part Two07:11 Feature Review Drive-Away Dolls -16:3540:04 Secondary Review Joe Intro - 59:40 Monolith1:06:221:34:35 Potpourri Ordinary Angels1:47:49The Greatest Night in Pop1:52:15Drift1:53:46Lisa Frankenstein1:56:00SubUrbia1:58:23Lover, Stalker, Killer2:01:30 2:03:532:05:13 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 ObsessiveViewer.com/OV417 Next Week on the Podcast OV418 - Dune Part Two (2024) & Spaceman (2024)

This week, I review the new film Madame Web in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. For this week’s secondary review, I share my non-spoiler thoughts on Netflix’s new romcom, Players. For potpourri, I talk up Masaki Kobayashi’s 1962 samurai film, Harakiri. Timestamps 00:2804:38 Feature Review Madame Web -20:3641:49 Secondary Review Players1:07:33 Potpourri Harakiri (1962)1:17:24 1:28:491:30:58 Related Links Marvel’s ‘The Fantastic Four’ Lands Its Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach Christopher Nolan Would ‘Love to Make a Horror Film,’ Looking for a ‘Really Exceptional Idea’ Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Twisters 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/OV416

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 00:2809:36 Extended Potpourri Peacemaker20:36Role Play (2024)26:48Fast X (2023)31:10A Better Tomorrow (1986)37:00A Better Tomorrow II (1987)39:19The Killer (1989)42:23The Flash (2023)43:36Bullet in the Head (1990)51:49Hard Boiled (1992)55:39Is Peak TV Still a Thing?59:55241:31:58 1:44:531:47:38 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

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 00:2808:35 Featured Review Argylle26:2245:37 Secondary Review The Beekeeper1:06:101:13:43 Potpourri The Sniper Franchise 1:25:07Fitting In (2024)1:33:00 1:36:441:38:44 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

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 00:2811:00 Reviews Mean Girls - 24:38 52:02 I.S.S. - 1:08:09 1:24:26 Potpourri ChungkingExpress (1994)1:36:13American Nightmare1:42:12 1:47:431:50:09 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

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 00:2804:11 Reviews Night Swim17:3140:19 Self Reliance55:381:06:24 Potpourri Fargo1:28:28The Wages of Fear 1:35:24 1:46:531:48:51 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

Welcome to The Obsessive Viewer’s 2023 Year in Review episode! It’s our annual episode where Tiny, Mike, and I share our movie viewing stats for the year and our top ten favorite movies lists. Timestamps 00:2807:15 Stats and Stat Tracking 17:5821:5225:56 33:28 42:4845:3849:01 Honorable Mentions and Movies We Missed 55:1759:46 Top Tens of 2023 1:07:342:03:352:58:19The Obsessive Viewer3:17:40 3:20:003:24:45 3:29:233:31:06 Related Links Matt’s 2023 Letterboxd StatsMatt’s 2023 Archive Matt's Top Ten Movies of 2023 and Thoughts on the Year Matt's 2024 List - One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Patreon Special - 2023 Podcast and Writing Stats + Honorable Mentions - Jan 1, 2024 Tiny’s 2023 Letterboxd Stats Mike’s 2023 Letterboxd Stats As Good As It Gets - Linktree Matt’s Top Ten of 2023 Godzilla Minus OneBarbieDream ScenarioThe HoldoversTalk to MeOppenheimerJohn Wick: Chapter 4Poor ThingsThanksgivingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Tiny’s Top Ten of 2023 The HoldoversOppenheimerSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseBarbieGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3NyadExtraction 2MaestroDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among TheivesSly Mike’s Top Ten of 2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseThe HoldoversGodzilla Minus OneAirBarbieThe Iron ClawScream VITalk to MeJohn Wick: Chapter 4Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Follow Us on Social Media My LetterboxdTiny’s LetterboxdMike’s Letterboxd FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreads BlueskyTikTok My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive Our Theme Song on Spotify 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)Mike:Blue Snowball via USB in Google MeetTiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV411

This week, I review Ferrari (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, Mike joins me to review Dan Levy’s Good Grief (now streaming on Netflix). For Potpourri, I share my thoughts on The Infernal Affairs Trilogy. Timestamps 00:2803:10 Reviews Ferrari05:3519:30 Introducing Mike - 30:52 Good Grief36:3756:35 Potpourri The Infernal Affairs Trilogy1:09:30 1:21:521:23:36 Related Links Judd Apatow Says It’s ‘Insulting’ to Put ‘Barbie’ in the Oscar Race for Adapted Screenplay: ‘There Was No Existing Material’ Drew McWeeny Tweet about Barbie As Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media TikTokMy LetterboxdTiny’s LetterboxdMike’s Letterboxd FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreads Bluesky My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive Our Theme Song on Spotify 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)Mike:Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV410

This week, I review Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review with guest Andy Carr (Odd Trilogies Podcast). Then, in our secondary review, we cover Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (now streaming on Netflix). We also discuss the latest Scream VII news, Amazon Prime ad news, and more. Timestamps 00:2803:3013:38 Reviews Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom37:551:10:31 Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire1:33:56 Potpourri Sonic the Hedgehog 32:08:39The Meyerowitz Stories (2017)2:11:31 2:15:252:17:47 Related Links Andy’s Odd Trilogies PodcastAndy’s Letterboxd Andy's 0 Star Letterboxd List Odd Trilogies - Episode 74: A Christmas Story Sequel TrilogyAndy’s Rebel Moon Review My Rebel Moon Review What Realistic Film Dialogue Sounds Like ‘Scream 7’ Director Christopher Landon Says He ‘Formally Exited’ the Movie Weeks AgoThe Wrap Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads on January 29thThe Verge Follow Us on Social Media TikTokMy LetterboxdTiny’s LetterboxdMike's Letterboxd FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreads Bluesky My 2023 Podcast and Writing Archive Our Theme Song on Spotify 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)Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV409

This week, I welcome my friend and IFJA colleague Andy Carr back to the show to help me close out the year with a breakdown of the Indiana Film Journalists Association’s Ten Best Films of 2023. Timestamps 00:2805:50 The IFJA Awards - 18:33 Best Film Finalists - 33:39 Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.34:26Barbie44:50The Holdovers48:58John Wick: Chapter 455:36Killers of the Flower Moon1:03:52May December1:13:28Past Lives1:18:30Robot Dreams1:23:24 Oppenheimer1:28:38Poor Things1:40:16 1:48:591:54:18 Related Links ‘Poor Things’ big winner in 2023 IFJA awardsAndy’s Odd Trilogies Podcast Andy’s Writing on Film YapAndy’s Letterboxd Midwest Film Journal's Hold Onto Your Butts Essay Series Jonathan Majors Fired By Disney/Marvel Studios After Assault Guilty Verdicts; Actor Had Played Kang The Conqueror Follow Us on Social Media TikTokMy LetterboxdTiny’s Letterboxd FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreads Bluesky My 2023 Podcast and Writing Archive Our Theme Song on Spotify 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)Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV408

This week, I review Poor Things (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review with guest Mitch Ringenberg (Midwest Film Journal). Then, in our secondary review, we cover Saltburn (now on Amazon Prime Video). We also discuss the trailer for Alex Garland’s next film, Civil War and more. Timestamps 00:2802:4415:14 Reviews Poor Things32:431:03:45 Saltburn1:26:051:38:50 1:56:442:00:35 Related Links Mitch’s Letterboxd Mitch’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Midwest Film Journal's Hold Onto Your Butts Essay Series André Braugher Cause Of Death Revealed ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Ending With Season 12 as Larry David Says ‘I Bid You Farewell’ America is on the brink in the first trailer for Alex Garland’s Civil War Follow Us on Social Media TikTokMy LetterboxdTiny’s Letterboxd FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreads Bluesky My 2023 Podcast and Writing Archive Our Theme Song on Spotify 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)Mitch:Blue Yeti USB Mic via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV407