The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast

This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to review Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s sequel, 28 Years Later in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we talk about the new Joseph Kosinski film, F1: The Movie. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:1512:0214:56 Feature Review 28 Years Later (2025)27:441:05:27 Secondary Review F1: The Movie (2025) - 1:51:45 2:17:042:19:09 Related Links The Waiting Game is screening in Indianapolis July 10 at 7p at the beautiful Kan-Kan Theater!Tower Junkies - 096 - Movie - The Life of Chuck (2025) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) Jon Bernthal to play the Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day The Alpha Zombie Speaks: '28 Years Later' Star Chi Lewis-Parry on Samson’s Huge Prosthetic, Ripping Out Spines and His Scary Injury on the Train That Terrifying Chant in ’28 Years Later’: Danny Boyle Explains How a 110-Year-Old Recording Came to Define the Film ’28 Years Later’ Filmmakers Break Down That Controversial Surprise Ending Mitch’s LetterboxdMitch’s Writing on Midwest Film JournalMitch's Review of The Penguin's 4K Release My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025Immediate Reaction - The Life of Chuck (2025) - May 29, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews 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 | TwitterInstagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4)Mitch: Blue Yeti USB Mic via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV480 Next Week on the Podcast OV481 - Elio (2025 & A Minecraft Movie (2025)

This week, Joe Shearer joins me to review DreamWorks’ live-action remake, How to Train Your Dragon in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new AppleTV+ original movie, Echo Valley. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:1508:0217:51 Feature Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025)33:291:13:551:41:06 Secondary Review Echo Valley (2025) - 1:46:25 2:03:572:05:36 Related Links Tower Junkies - 096 - Movie - The Life of Chuck (2025) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) Mia Goth Joins Ryan Gosling In ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ ‘Mass Effect’: Doug Jung Joins Amazon’s Series Adaptation Of Video Game As Showrunner Joe’s LetterboxdJoe’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Joe's Review of How to Train Your Dragon (2025)Joe's Review of Fight or Flight (2025)Joe's Review of The Surfer (2025) My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025Immediate Reaction - The Life of Chuck (2025) - May 29, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews 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 | TwitterInstagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4)Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV479 Next Week on the Podcast OV480 - Materialists (2025 & Ballerina (2025)

This week, Brandon and Chelsea Cruz from Our Reel Relationships Podcast join me to review the latest Mission: Impossible film, The Final Reckoning in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my non-spoiler thoughts on Jesse Armstrong’s Mountainhead. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:1819:4226:18 Feature Review Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)37:151:25:12 Secondary Review Mountainhead (2025) - 2:06:32 2:21:482:22:46 Related Links Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ Actor Who Voiced John Redcorn, Dies in Shooting at 59 Statement from Tristan Kern de Gonzales, Husband of Jonathan Joss Ridley Scott Says ‘I’ve Done Enough’ With ‘Alien,’ Thought ‘F— That’s the End of the Franchise’ After Bad Sequels: This Series ‘Should Be as Important’ as ‘Star Wars’ My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025Immediate Reaction - The Life of Chuck (2025) - May 29, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Our Reel Relationships Podcast Apathetic EnthusiasmInterdimensional RSS Submitted for Your Approval 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 | TwitterInstagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4)Brandon: Sennheiser AT897 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4)Chelsea: RØDE Podmic RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV478 Next Week on the Podcast OV479 - How to Train Your Dragon (2025) & Echo Valley (2025)

This week, Keegan King joins me to review the latest entry in the Final Destination franchise, Final Destination: Bloodlines in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the Netflix horror movie, Fear Street: Prom Queen. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:2907:0613:39 Feature Review Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)16:4038:29 Secondary Review Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)59:381:12:54 Potpourri 1:33:05The Pitt Season 11:35:45 1:37:241:38:42 Related Links ‘Avengers’ Delayed: Marvel Pushes ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’ to December 2026 and 2027 My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025Immediate Reaction - The Life of Chuck (2025) - May 29, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews 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 | TwitterInstagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4)Keegan: Headset Mic in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV477 Next Week on the Podcast OV478 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) & Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)

This week, I review the new Tim Robinson/Paul Rudd film from Andrew DeYoung, Friendship in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on The Weeknd’s movie, Hurry Up Tomorrow. I also discuss recent movie news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps 00:2804:0709:40 Feature Review Friendship (2025)14:0237:08 Secondary Review Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) - 1:12:25 1:36:361:37:43 Related Links Tomato Paste: My Excommunication from Rotten Tomatoes Max Changing back to HBOMax this summer My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchivePatreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews 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 | TwitterInstagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV476 Next Week on the Podcast OV477 - Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) & Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) - Guest: Keegan King

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the the new MCU film from director Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the new James Madigan movie, Fight or Flight. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:3107:4111:40 Feature Review Thunderbolts* (2025)40:281:05:40 Secondary Review Fight or Flight (2025) - 1:35:00 1:58:282:00:10 Related Links ‘Alien: Earth’, ‘The Bear’ Season 4 & ‘The Lowdown’ Get Premiere Dates At FX, Hulu & Hulu On Disney+ ‘Creed’ Universe TV Series ‘Delphi’ Ordered By Amazon With Michael B. Jordan Executive Producing Peacock’s ‘The Office’ Followup Series ‘The Paper’ Sets Premiere My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Immediate Reaction - Drop (2025) - Apr 7, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Brent's Review of Fight or Flight (2025)Brent's Review of Thunderbolts*Brent's Review of Sinners (2025)Brent's Review of Drop (2025) 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 | TwitterInstagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok |Tiny’s Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV475 Next Week on the Podcast OV476 - Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) & TBD (2025)

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new war film from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, Warfare in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the new Samir Oliveros movie, The Luckiest Man in America. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:3714:5523:47 Feature Review Warfare (2025)40:201:18:20 Secondary Review The Luckiest Man in America (2025) - 1:46:11 2:04:012:05:58 Related Links Indy Film Fest Jenna Ortega On Why She Dropped Out Of ‘Scream 7’ After Melissa Barrera’s Exit: “It Was All Kind Of Falling Apart” Fox Gives Huge Four-Season Pickups to ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Immediate Reaction - Drop (2025) - Apr 7, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Sam’s LetterboxdSam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal Deep Downey: U.S. MarshalsSam’s Review of Warfare (2025)Sam’s Review of Eric LaRue (2025) Sam’s Review of The Luckiest Man in America (2025)Sam’s Review of The Penguin Lessons (2025) 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: 1.5.4)Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV474 Next Week on the Podcast OV475 - The Amateur (2025) or Drop (2025) & Hell of a Summer (2025)

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new anthology crime comedy from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, Freaky Tales in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the action movie A Working Man. We also discuss recent movie and TV news out of CinemaCon, Val Kilmer’s passing, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:3406:2810:20 Feature Review Freaky Tales (2025)48:531:10:57 Secondary Review A Working Man (2025) - 1:35:31 2:03:142:04:25 Related Links Heartland Film Cinemania - April 11, 2025Indy Film Fest Warner Bros Completes Worldwide Sale Of ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopics Set Release: All Four Movies to Open in April 2028 ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Sets 2027 Release Date, Reveals First Look at CinemaCon Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man 4’ Gets Official Title, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ Ahead of Summer Filming Keanu Reeves Set for ‘John Wick 5’ as Franchise Expands With Animated Prequel Film, Donnie Yen-Directed Caine Spinoff Val Kilmer, Star of ‘Batman Forever,’ ‘Tombstone,’ Dies at 65 My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Immediate Reaction - Warfare (2025) - Mar 26, 2025Immediate Reaction - Opus (2025) - Mar 13, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the DarkBrent’s Review of Death of a Unicorn (2025)Brent’s Review of Snow White (2025)Brent’s Review of Black Bag (2025) 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: 1.5.4)Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV473 Next Week on the Podcast OV474 - Warfare (2025) & The Luckiest Man in America (2025)

This week, I ride solo to review the new A24 dark comedy Death of a Unicorn in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen. I also discuss recent movie and TV news, Ash (2025), Stella, the Avengers: Doomsday cast, and more. Timestamps 00:2806:0311:47 Feature Review Death of a Unicorn (2025)24:4048:25 Secondary Review The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025)1:06:22 Potpourri Ash (2025)1:23:09Stella1:36:10Review1:41:11 1:44:241:45:21 Related Links Heartland Film Cinemania - April 11, 2025Indy Film Fest Linda Cardellini Officially to Star as Pamela Voorhees in “Crystal Lake” Series from A24 Quiver Distribution Buys Music Drama ‘Off the Record’Off the Record Trailer Marvel Announcing ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Vanessa Kirby and More My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Immediate Reaction - Warfare (2025) - Mar 26, 2025Immediate Reaction - Opus (2025) - Mar 13, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews 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: 1.5.4) Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV472 Next Week on the Podcast OV473 - A Working Man (2025) & Freaky Tales (2025)

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new action comedy Novocaine in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Jimmy Warden’s Borderline. I also discuss recent movie and TV news, Yellowjackets, Opus, 2004’s Twisted, and more. Timestamps 00:2804:3010:25 Feature Review Novocaine (2025)26:2052:14 Secondary Review Borderline (2025) - 1:12:38 Potpourri Yellowjackets1:29:10Opus (2025)1:33:54Twisted (2004)1:37:49 1:42:551:43:48 Related Links ‘Coco 2’ In Works For 2029, Disney CEO Bob Iger Reveals ‘Severance’ Renewed For Season 3 At Apple ‘Black Mirror’ Unveils Season 7 Trailer, Pics, Launch Date & More Cast Including Return Of Will Poulter Darren Aronofsky Circling To Direct Netflix’s ‘Cujo’ Film Adaptation ‘Prison Break’ To Reunite ‘Mayans M.C.’ Stars Clayton Cardenas & JR Bourne With Elgin James; Myles Bullock & Georgie Flores Also Board My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchiveImmediate Reaction - Novocaine (2025) - Mar 10, 2025Immediate Reaction - Opus (2025) - Mar 13, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the DarkBrent's Review of Black Bag (2025)Brent's Review of Mickey 17 (2025)Brent's Review of My Dead Friend Zoe (2025) 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/OV471 Next Week on the Podcast OV472 - The Alto Knights (2025) & Ash (2025)

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Bong Joon Ho movie Mickey 17 in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the Russo Brothers’ new Netflix movie, The Electric State. We also discuss recent Spider-Man 4 and Ready Or Not casting news, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:1108:0413:00 Feature Review Mickey 17 (2025)23:4454:34 Secondary Review The Electric State (2025) - 1:24:41 1:48:461:49:44 Related Links ‘Stranger Things’ Star Sadie Sink Joins Tom Holland In Next ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Kathryn Newton Reteaming With Radio Silence For Searchlight’s ‘Ready Or Not’ SequelOdd Trilogies - Ep 97 - Frankenheimer’s Paranoia Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Immediate Reaction - Mickey 17 (2025) - Mar 9-10, 2025Immediate Reaction - Novocaine (2025) - Mar 10, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Brent’s LetterboxdAwake in the DarkBrent's Review of Mickey 17 (2025)Brent's Review of My Dead Friend Zoe (2025)Brent's Review of The Monkey (2025) 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 | TwitterInstagram | 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/OV470 Next Week on the Podcast OV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025)

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new survival thriller Last Breath in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the crime comedy Riff Raff. We also discuss the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg and Gene Hackman, more Scream 7 casting news, this year’s Oscar ceremony, and more. Timestamps 00:2803:0116:32 Feature Review Last Breath (2025)43:261:06:15 Secondary Review Riff Raff (2025) - 1:29:19 Potpourri SpacedThe IT Crowd1:51:57Paradise1:56:04 2:00:262:02:47 Related Links Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actor, Dies at 39 Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in Santa Fe Home; Oscar-Winning Star of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Unforgiven’ Was 95 David Arquette Returning As Deputy Dewey Riley In ‘Scream 7’OV137 – HeartlandFF 2015: Part II – Rest of the Fest with James Sadwith, Alex Wolff, Stefania Owen, Kurt Nettleton, Michael Klein, Michael Covino and more!Odd Trilogies - Ep 97 - Frankenheimer’s Paranoia Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) My 2025 Podcast and Writing ArchiveImmediate Reaction - 97th Academy Awards - Mar 2, 2025Patreon Companion Episodes CollectionCompanion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025Patreon - 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) Quill Magazine: 210 journalism movies, ranked 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)Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV469 Next Week on the Podcast OV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025)

This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to review the Oz Perkins movie The Monkey in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the documentary Grand Theft Hamlet, which is now available on PVOD and on MUBI. We also talk a bit about the passing of George Armitage, Clayface director news, On Cinema at the Cinema, Severance season 2, and more. Timestamps 00:2802:1503:4113:40Severance26:32 Feature Review The Monkey (2025)36:261:10:25 Secondary Review Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - 1:33:08 Potpourri The Punisher (1989)2:02:05Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell (1995)2:07:02On Cinema at the Cinema2:08:35 2:17:222:18:49 Related Links George Armitage Dies: ‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ & ‘Miami Blues’ Director Was 82 James Watkins Lands ‘Clayface’ Directing Gig 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 Mitch’s LetterboxdMitch’s Writing on Midwest Film JournalMitch's Review of 'Salem's Lot (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)Mitch: Blue Yeti USB Mic via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV468 Next Week on the Podcast OV469 - Last Breath (2025) & Riff Raff (2025)

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