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OV474 - Warfare (2025) & The Luckiest Man in America (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new war film from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, Warfare in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the new Samir Oliveros movie, The Luckiest Man in America. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more.

Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Sam - 02:37

Screening in Indy - 14:55

News Before the Reviews - 23:47

Feature Review

Warfare (2025) - 40:20

Spoiler - 1:18:20

Secondary Review

The Luckiest Man in America (2025) - 1:46:11

  Closing the Ep - 2:04:01

Patreon Clip - 2:05:58

  Related Links

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, 2025

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Sam’s Letterboxd

Sam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal

Deep Downey: U.S. Marshals

Sam’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 Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

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  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

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OV475 - The Amateur (2025) or Drop (2025) & Hell of a Summer (2025)

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OV473 - Freaky Tales (2025) & A Working Man (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new anthology crime comedy from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, Freaky Tales in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the action movie A Working Man. We also discuss recent movie and TV news out of CinemaCon, Val Kilmer’s passing, screenings around Indianapolis, and more.

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Brent - 02:34

Screening in Indy - 06:28

News Before the Reviews - 10:20

Feature Review

Freaky Tales (2025) - 48:53

Spoiler - 1:10:57

Secondary Review

A Working Man (2025) - 1:35:31

Closing the Ep - 2:03:14

Patreon Clip - 2:04:25

  Related Links

Heartland Film Cinemania - April 11, 2025

Indy 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, 2025

Immediate Reaction - Opus (2025) - Mar 13, 2025

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Brent’s Letterboxd

Awake in the Dark

Brent’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 Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS

  Follow Us on Social Media

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  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)

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OV472 - Death of a Unicorn (2025) & The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025)

This week, I ride solo to review the new A24 dark comedy Death of a Unicorn in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen. I also discuss recent movie and TV news, Ash (2025), Stella, the Avengers: Doomsday cast, and more.

Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Screening in Indy - 06:03

News Before the Reviews - 11:47

Feature Review

Death of a Unicorn (2025) - 24:40

Spoiler - 48:25

Secondary Review

The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025) - 1:06:22

Potpourri

Ash (2025) - 1:23:09

Stella - 1:36:10

Review - 1:41:11

  Closing the Ep - 1:44:24

Patreon Clip - 1:45:21

  Related Links

Heartland Film Cinemania - April 11, 2025

Indy 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, 2025

Immediate Reaction - Opus (2025) - Mar 13, 2025

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Indianapolis Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start 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)

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OV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new action comedy Novocaine in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Jimmy Warden’s Borderline. I also discuss recent movie and TV news, Yellowjackets, Opus, 2004’s Twisted, and more.

Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Screening in Indy - 04:30

News Before the Reviews - 10:25

Feature Review

Novocaine (2025) - 26:20

Spoiler - 52:14

Secondary Review

Borderline (2025) - 1:12:38

Potpourri

Yellowjackets (Pilot Episode) - 1:29:10

Opus (2025) - 1:33:54

Twisted (2004) - 1:37:49

  Closing the Ep - 1:42:55

Patreon Clip - 1:43:48

  Related Links

‘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 Archive

Immediate Reaction - Novocaine (2025) - Mar 10, 2025

Immediate Reaction - Opus (2025) - Mar 13, 2025

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Brent’s Letterboxd

Awake in the Dark

Brent'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 Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start 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)

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OV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Bong Joon Ho movie Mickey 17 in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the Russo Brothers’ new Netflix movie, The Electric State. We also discuss recent Spider-Man 4 and Ready Or Not casting news, and more.

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Brent - 02:11

Screening in Indy - 08:04

News Before the Reviews - 13:00

Feature Review

Mickey 17 (2025) - 23:44

Spoiler - 54:34

Secondary Review

The Electric State (2025) - 1:24:41 

Closing the Ep - 1:48:46

Patreon Clip - 1:49:44

  Related Links

‘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’ Sequel

Odd Trilogies - Ep 97 - Frankenheimer’s Paranoia Trilogy (with Matt Hurt)

  My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive

Immediate Reaction - Mickey 17 (2025) - Mar 9-10, 2025

Immediate Reaction - Novocaine (2025) - Mar 10, 2025

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Brent’s Letterboxd

Awake in the Dark

Brent'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 Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start 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/OV470

  Next Week on the Podcast

OV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025)

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OV469 - Last Breath (2025) & Riff Raff (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new survival thriller Last Breath in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the crime comedy Riff Raff. We also discuss the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg and Gene Hackman, more Scream 7 casting news, this year’s Oscar ceremony, and more.

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Sam - 03:01

News Before the Reviews - 16:32

Feature Review

Last Breath (2025) - 43:26

Spoiler - 1:06:15

Secondary Review

Riff Raff (2025) - 1:29:19

Potpourri

Sam: Spaced and The IT Crowd - 1:51:57

Matt: Paradise on Hulu - 1:56:04

  Closing the Ep - 2:00:26

Patreon Clip - 2:02:47

  Related Links

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 Archive

Immediate Reaction - 97th Academy Awards - Mar 2, 2025

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Sam’s Letterboxd

Sam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal

Sam’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 Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start 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)

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OV468 - The Monkey (2025) & Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg

This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to review the Oz Perkins movie The Monkey in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss the documentary Grand Theft Hamlet, which is now available on PVOD and on MUBI. We also talk a bit about the passing of George Armitage, Clayface director news, On Cinema at the Cinema, Severance season 2, and more.

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Mitch - 02:15

Early 2025 Genre Movies - 03:41

News Before the Reviews - 13:40

Severance Season 2 - 26:32

  Feature Review

The Monkey (2025) - 36:26

Spoiler - 1:10:25

  Secondary Review

Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - 1:33:08

  Potpourri

Mitch: The Punisher (1989) - 2:02:05

Mitch: Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell (1995) - 2:07:02

Matt: On Cinema at the Cinema - 2:08:35

  Closing the Ep - 2:17:22

Patreon Clip - 2:18:49

  Related Links

George Armitage Dies: ‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ & ‘Miami Blues’ Director Was 82

James Watkins Lands ‘Clayface’ Directing Gig

  My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive

Immediate Reaction - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) - Feb 17, 2025

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV466 - The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) & Scare Me (2020) - Feb 16-17, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Mitch’s Letterboxd

Mitch’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal

Mitch's Review of 'Salem's Lot (2024)

  Indianapolis Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start 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)

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OV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & One of Them Days (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on One of Them Days, which is now available on PVOD. We also talk a bit about the passing of character actor Biff Wiff, big James Bond franchise news, and more.

Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Brent - 02:17

Playing in Indianapolis - 06:57

News Before the Reviews - 09:51

Feature Review

Captain America: Brave New World (2025) - 31:10

Spoiler - 58:34

Secondary Review

One of Them Days (2025) - 1:46:27

Potpourri

Brent: Magpie (2024) - 2:02:48

Matt: Taking Lives (2004) - 2:08:06 

Closing the Ep - 2:11:31

Patreon Clip - 2:12:44

  Related Links

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 Archive

Immediate Reaction - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) - Feb 17, 2025

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV466 - The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) & Scare Me (2020) - Feb 16-17, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews 

Brent’s Letterboxd

Awake in the Dark

Brent's Notes on the 2025 Oscars

Brent's Review of Companion (2025)

Brent's Review of Heart Eyes (2025)

Brent's Top 10 Films of 2024 

Indianapolis Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse 

Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start 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)

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OV466 - Heart Eyes (2025) & The Gorge (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me once again to review the new Valentine's Day slasher movie Heart Eyes in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new Scott Derrickson film, The Gorge. We also talk a bit about the Super Bowl trailers and commercials, A24’s Friendship trailer, But I’m a Cheerleader, Home Improvement, and more.

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Sam - 02:34

Playing in Indianapolis - 08:45

News Before the Reviews - 14:35

  Feature Review

Heart Eyes (2025) - 35:30

Spoiler - 1:10:09

  Secondary Review

The Gorge (2025) - 1:34:36

  Potpourri

Sam: Home Improvement - 1:50:15

Matt: But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) - 1:58:04

  Closing the Ep - 2:04:43

Patreon Clip - 2:06:58

  Related Links

The Waiting Game - Black History Month Screening at Newfields

The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer

Jurassic World Rebirth trailer

Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning trailer

Friendship 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 Archive

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Sam’s Letterboxd

Sam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal

Sam'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 Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start 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

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OV465 - You’re Cordially Invited (2025) & Love Me (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new comedy You’re Cordially Invited in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the sci-fi romance, Love Me. We also talk a bit about Scream 7 casting news, Arlington Road, Them, and more.

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Sam - 02:30

Playing in Indianapolis - 10:28

Scream 7 Casting News - 12:57

  Feature Review

You’re Cordially Invited (2025) - 33:19

Spoiler - 59:06

  Secondary Review

Love Me (2025) - 1:28:54

  Potpourri

Sam: Them (2006) - 1:45:46

Matt: Arlington Road (1999) - 1:49:31

  Closing the Ep - 2:03:39

Patreon Clip - 2:05:33

  Related Links

Joel McHale Joins ‘Scream 7’ As Sidney Prescott’s Husband Mark

Ethan 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 Archive

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV465 - Burning (2018) & Underwater (2020) - Feb 3, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Sam’s Letterboxd

Sam’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal

Sam's Review of Companion (2025)

Sam's Review of Presence (2025)

Sam's Essay on Fallen (1998)

  Indianapolis Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Indy

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  Ways to Support Us

Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

Official OV Merch

Buy Me A Coffee

Obsessive Viewer

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology

Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Start 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)

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OV464 - Companion (2025) & Presence (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new thriller Companion in a feature review and then, in this week’s secondary review, we discuss Steven Soderbergh’s latest film, Presence. We also talk a bit about the 2025 Oscar nominations, AMC’s Screen Unseen and Scream Unseen screenings, and more.

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Brent - 02:43

Playing in Indianapolis - 10:36

Brent’s Standout Theater Experiences - 12:07

Oscar Nominations - 19:58

  Feature Review

Companion (2025) - 28:46

Spoiler - 59:05

  Secondary Review

Presence (2025) - 1:28:06

Spoiler - 1:43:43

  Closing the Ep - 2:01:43

Patreon Clip - 2:03:40

  Related Links

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 Archive

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Companion Ep - OV464 - Erin Brockovich (2000) - Jan 27, 2025

Immediate Reaction - The Brutalist (2024) IMAX Screening - Jan 26, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

  Brent’s Letterboxd

Awake in the Dark

Brent’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

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OV465 - Love Me (2025) & You’re Cordially Invited (2025)

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OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025) - Guest: Nick Rogers

This week, Nick Rogers joins me to review Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man in a feature review and then we chat about Back in Action in a non-spoiler secondary review. We also pay tribute to David Lynch and discuss Grand Theft Hamlet. For Potpourri, Nick talks about some foreign language 2024 movies he’s catching up on and I share my first viewing thoughts on Brian De Palma’s Carlito’s Way.

  Timestamps

  Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Nick - 02:20

Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - 06:48

Playing in Indianapolis - 12:51

RIP David Lynch - 15:21

  Feature Review

Wolf Man (2025) - 29:08

Spoiler - 53:33

  Secondary Review

Back in Action (2025) - 1:13:35

  Potpourri

Nick: The Prosecutor (2024) & Escape (2024) - 1:37:33

Nick: The Count of Monte Cristo (2024) - 1:39:06

Matt: Carlito's Way (1993) - 1:40:40

  Closing the Ep - 1:50:10

Patreon Clip - 1:52:46

  Related Links

My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive

Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

OV463 Companion Ep - The Wolf Man (1941) & The Wolfman (2010) - Jan 19, 2025

Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews

David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78

  Nick Rogers’ Letterboxd

Nick’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal

Nick’s 2024 Year in Review

Nick'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 Content

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  Follow Us on Social Media

Facebook | Letterboxd

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Tiny’s Letterboxd

Mike’s Letterboxd

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Alamo Drafthouse Indy

Kan-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)

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OV462 - 2024 Year in Review - Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats

Welcome to The Obsessive Viewer’s 2024 Year in Review episode! Mike and Tiny join me for our 12th year sharing our movie viewing stats for the year and our top ten favorite movies lists. We also share movie accomplishments, notable TV we watched in 2024, 2025 movies we’re looking forward to, movie watching goals for 2025, honorable mentions, and more.

Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Thoughts on Our Years - 04:28

Notable TV Watched in 2024 - 27:00 

Stats and Stat Tracking

Our 2024 Viewing Stats - 39:26

Memorable Theater Experiences - 50:20

Our 2024 Letterboxd Stats - 1:01:55

Honorable Mentions and Movies We Missed

Movies We Missed - 1:24:34

Honorable Mentions - 1:29:30 

Top Tens of 2024

Our Numbers Ten and Nine - 1:40:32

Our Numbers Eight and Seven - 2:05:25

Our Numbers Six and Five - 2:37:14

Our Numbers Four and Three - 3:04:11

Our Number Twos - 3:30:25 

Mike’s Number One - 3:43:48

Tiny’s Number One - 3:51:56

Matt’s Number One - 4:00:35 

The Obsessive Viewer Movie Of the Year 2024 - 4:08:13 

2025 Movies We’re Looking Forward To - 4:11:48

2025 Viewing Goals - 4:14:45 

Closing the Ep - 4:17:39

Patreon Clip - 4:18:44 

Related Links

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Matt’s 2024 Letterboxd Stats

Tiny’s 2024 Letterboxd Stats

Mike’s 2024 Letterboxd Stats

As Good As It Gets – Linktree 

Matt's 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive

Matt’s Top Ten Movies of 2024 and Thoughts on the Year

Patreon Special – 2024 Podcast and Writing Stats + Honorable Mentions – Jan 8, 2025

Patreon - 011 - December 2024 - Monthly Viewings and Stats - Jan 10, 2025 

Indianapolis Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Indy

Obsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis Preview

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Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content

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  Mic Info

Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4)

Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Google Meet

Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet

  Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV462

  Next Week on the Podcast

OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025)

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OV461 - Better Man (2024) & September 5 (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers

This week, Nick Rogers joins me to review the Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man in a feature review and then we chat about September 5 in a non-spoiler secondary review. For Potpourri, Nick talks about Vulture’s Stunt Awards, Rebel Ridge, and Life After Fighting. I then share my thoughts on my first time watching Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven.  

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Nick - 02:14

Playing in Indianapolis - 09:21

Feature Review 

Better Man (2024) - 13:37

Spoiler - 31:28 

Secondary Review 

September 5 (2024) - 44:15

Potpourri

Nick: Life After Fighting (2024) - 1:07:10

Matt: Unforgiven (1992) - 1:10:41

Closing the Ep - 1:17:50

Patreon Clip - 1:23:23

  Related Links

  Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS

Nick Rogers’ Letterboxd

Nick’s Class of Series

Nick’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal

Nick's Review of Dirty Angels

Nick's Review of Carry-On

Nick'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 Indy

Obsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis Preview

Kan-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 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: 1.4.4)

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 

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OV460 - Nosferatu (2024) & Babygirl (2024) - Guest: Andy Carr

Happy New Year! This week, I’m joined by Andy Carr to review Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Halina Reijn’s Babygirl. We also discuss Grand Prix (1966), Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), Happiness (1998), and Jailbreak: Love on the Run (2024) in this week’s Potpourri section.

  Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing Andy - 03:02

Playing in Indianapolis - 09:47

Goals for 2025 - 14:00

Feature Review

Nosferatu (2024) - 20:25

Spoiler - 51:28

Secondary Review

Babygirl (2024) - 1:19:21

Potpourri

Andy: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) - 1:28:42

Matt: Grand Prix (1966) - 1:35:34

Andy: Happiness (1998) - 1:44:21

Matt: Jailbreak: Love on the Run (2024) - 1:47:57

  Closing the Ep - 1:56:32

Patreon Clip - 1:58:14

  Related Links

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  Andy’s Letterboxd

Odd Trilogies

Cinema Komorebi: Grand Prix (1966) – Part 1

Cinema Komorebi: Grand Prix (1966) – Part 2

Odd Trilogies - Ep 94: The Rise of Eggers 

Odd Trilogies - Ep 93: The Harold & Kumar Trilogy

Odd Trilogies - Ep 92: The Venom Trilogy (with Evan Dossey) 

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Alamo Drafthouse Indy

Obsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis Preview

Kan-Kan 

Living Room Theaters

Keystone Art 

Flix Brewhouse

  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: 1.4.4)

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

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OV459 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2024 - Guests: Andy Carr and Joe Shearer

This week, I welcome my friends and IFJA colleagues Andy Carr and Joe Shearer back to the show to help me close out the year with a breakdown of the Indiana Film Journalists Association’s Ten Best Films of 2024.

Timestamps

Show Start - 00:28

Introducing the Guests - 02:42

Spotlight on Our Work in 2024 - 08:09

Movies We’d Add to the List - 18:35

Best Film Finalists - 28:50

Civil War - 29:15

Conclave - 37:06

A Different Man - 45:43

I Saw the TV Glow - 53:51

Exit Joe - 1:01:16

Mars Express - 1:02:16

News Break: Nolan’s Odyssey - 1:08:20

Nickel Boys - 1:13:07

A Real Pain - 1:19:50

Sing Sing - 1:25:20

Runner-Up: The Brutalist - 1:29:48

Winner: The Substance - 1:35:15

  IFJA Thoughts - 1:43:36

Closing the Ep - 1:47:24

Patreon Clip - 1:51:28

  Related Links

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Revealed: Next Film Is ‘Mythic Action Epic’ Shot With New Imax Technology

  Andy’s Letterboxd

Odd Trilogies

Cinema Komorebi: Grand Prix (1966) – Part 1

Odd Trilogies - Episode 91: Kurosawa’s Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt)

  Joe’s Letterboxd

Joe’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal

The Marvelous Ms. Meryl: The River Wild (1994)

Denzelmber: Ricochet

  Indianapolis Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Indy

Obsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis Preview

Kan-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 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: 1.4.4)

Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet

Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet

  Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV459

  Next Week on the Podcast

OV460 - Nosferatu (2024) & Babygirl (2024)

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