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OV452 - Bonus Ep - The Speedway Murders (2024)17 Nov 202401:24:37

In this bonus episode, Tiny and I review the documentary The Speedway Murders, which recounts the murders of four teenage Burger Chef workers on November 17, 1978 in our hometown of Speedway, Indiana.

 

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • Speedway, Indiana - 07:50
  • The Speedway Murders (2024) - 20:57 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:20:57
  • Patreon Clip - 1:22:31

 

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Mic Info

  • Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)

  • Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet

 

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV452

 

Next Week on the Podcast

  • OV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (2024)

 

OV451 - Heretic (2024) & Time Cut (2024)16 Nov 202402:18:05

This week, I’m riding solo to review Heretic in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, I share my thoughts on sci-fi horror Netflix movie, Time Cut in a non-spoiler secondary review. I also share my experience at the Alamo Drafthouse Indy’s media preview event, and share micro reviews of His Three Daughters, Speak No Evil, Slingshot, and Amber Alert.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • Playing in Indianapolis - 06:40
  • Alamo Drafthouse Indy - 09:49
  • News - 29:34

Feature Review

  • Heretic (2024) - 37:28
  • Spoiler - 56:36

Secondary Review

  • Time Cut (2024) - 1:14:30

Potpourri

  • His Three Daughters (2024) - 1:45:04
  • Speak No Evil (2024) - 1:54:51
  • Slingshot (2024) - 2:00:24
  • Amber Alert (2024) - 2:06:50

Closing

  • Closing the Ep - 2:14:18
  • Patreon Clip - 2:16:10

 

Related Links

Indianapolis Theaters

 

 

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Subscribe to the Podcast

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Mic Info

  • Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)

 

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV451

 

Next Week on the Podcast

  • OV452 - Bonus Ep - The Speedway Murders (2024)
  • OV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (2024)
OV442 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) & The 4:30 Movie (2024) - Guest: Sam Watermeier12 Sep 202401:44:47

This week, I welcome Sam Watermeier back to the show to review Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Kevin Smith’s The 4:30 Movie. We also talk about the recent passing of James Earl Jones and share our thoughts on YouTube found footage horror film, Milk & Serial.

 

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • RIP James Earl Jones - 08:39
  • Milk & Serial - 14:45

 

Feature Review

  • Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) - 25:18
  • Spoiler - 51:20

 

Secondary Review

  • The 4:30 Movie (2024) - 1:21:59

 

  • Closing the Ep - 1:41:29
  • Patreon Clip - 1:42:20

 

Related Links

 

 

 

Follow Us on Social Media

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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)
  • Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet

 

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV442

 

Next Week on the Podcast

  • OV443 - The Substance (2024) & Speak No Evil (2024)
OV352 - Malignant (2021) - 30th Heartland Film Festival Announcements and Heartland Horror - Guest: Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal)20 Sep 202101:37:22

In this episode, I welcome my friend and colleague from the Indiana Film Journalists Association, Sam Watermeier to the show to discuss James Wan’s latest film, Malignant in all its crazy glory. We also discuss the upcoming Heartland Film Festival, Sam’s involvement with the Heartland Horror category, and some recent movies he’s seen.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:26
  • Introducing Sam - 02:05
  • Heartland Horror - 09:36
  • 30th Heartland Film Festival - 18:57

Malignant - 31:00

  • Non-Spoiler - 32:40
  • Spoiler - 51:10

Potpourri - 1:25:15

  • Sam: The Eyes of Tammy Faye - 1:26:06
  • Sam: The Card Counter - 1:27:55
  • Matt: The Simpsons & Creepshow - 1:30:40 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:31:25
  • Patreon Clip - 1:33:19
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:34:30

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV352

OV351 - Ebert’s Great Movies Part 10 - 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Solaris (1972), and Dog Day Afternoon (1975) - The Matrix Resurrections Trailer, and RIP Michael K Williams13 Sep 202102:35:30

In this episode, Tiny, Ben, and I continue our journey through Roger Ebert’s Great Movies List. In this installment, we discuss Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Tarkovsky’s Solaris, and Lumet’s Dog Day Afternoon. We also pay tribute to Michael K Williams, discuss the trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, and share our thoughts on the latest Christopher Nolan news.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:33
  • Christopher Nolan’s next movie - 07:47
  • Tribute to Michael K Williams - 13:09
  • The Matrix Resurrections trailer - 27:42

Ebert’s Great Movies Part 10 - 48:05

  • 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - 50:01
  • Solaris (1972) - 1:22:42
  • Dog Day Afternoon (1975) - 1:58:28 
  • Picks for Part 11 - 2:22:46
  • Closing the Ep - 2:27:45
  • Patreon Clip - 2:29:49
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:32:40

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV351

OV350 - CODA (2021) & Candyman (2021) - Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer, Eternals, and MCU Fatigue06 Sep 202102:07:46

In this episode, Mike and I review CODA (currently on AppleTV+) and Candyman (currently in theaters. We also discuss the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer and mounting MCU fatigue!

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer - 12:19

CODA (2021) - 35:37

  • Non-Spoiler - 36:41
  • Spoiler - 1:04:32

Candyman (2021) - 1:16:04 

  • Non-Spoiler - 1:17:18
  • Spoiler - 1:46:12 
  • Closing the Ep - 2:02:22
  • Patreon Clip - 2:04:03
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:04:56

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV350

OV349 - Old (2021) - Mythic Quest and Star Wars: The Clone Wars27 Jul 202101:12:03

In this “parking lot special” episode, Tiny and I review M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film, Old immediately following a theater screening of the film.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • Our Theater Experience - 01:49
  • Quick Potpourri - 07:10

Old (2021) - 08:45

  • Non-Spoiler - 16:09
  • Spoiler - 32:21 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:05:43
  • Patreon Clip - 1:06:27
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:07:43

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV349

OV348 - Loki Season 1 - Werewolves Within, Summer of Soul, Bo Burnham: Inside, Master of None: Moments in Love, and The Tomorrow War22 Jul 202101:51:18

In this episode, Ben, and I review season 1 of Disney+’s Loki. We also discuss Werewolves Within, Summer of Soul, Bo Burnham: Inside, Master of None, and The Tomorrow War.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:33
  • Ben’s Pig Review - 03:55
  • Anthony Bourdain AI Controversy - 07:38

Loki: Season 1 - 15:55

  • Non-Spoiler - 29:07
  • Spoiler - 47:39

Potpourri - 1:11:23

  • Matt: Werewolves Within - 1:11:47
  • Ben: Summer of Soul - 1:16:15
  • Matt: Bo Burnham: Inside - 1:21:34
  • Ben: Master of None: Moments in Love - 1:30:41
  • Matt: The Tomorrow War - 1:36:36 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:45:40
  • Patreon Clip - 1:46:23
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:48:26 

Related Links 

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV348

OV347 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 9 - Star Wars (1977), Do the Right Thing (1989), and Spirited Away (2001)14 Jul 202102:17:31

In this episode, Tiny, Ben, and I continue our review series of the movies listed on Roger Ebert’s Great Movies list of essays. In this installment, we discuss Star Wars, Do the Right Thing, and Spirited Away.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:45
  • Ben’s Writing - 05:42
  • Upcoming Happy Madison Productions - 15:10
  • Emmy Nominations - 20:37

Ebert’s Great Movies - 24:39

  • Star Wars (1977) - 26:11
  • Do the Right Thing (1989)
    • Non-Spoiler - 1:07:28
    • Spoiler - 1:27:19
  • Spirited Away (2001) - 1:42:40 
  • Picks for Part 10 - 2:06:22
  • Closing the Ep - 2:11:36
  • Patreon Clip - 2:12:23
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:14:37

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV347

OV346 - Black Widow (2021) - Fear Street Part One: 1994, and F9: The Fast Saga08 Jul 202101:20:28

In this episode, Tiny and I review Black Widow. We also talk about some Patreon and general website stuff, F9: The Fast Saga, and Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:34
  • Matt’s Recent Reviews - 05:13

Black Widow - 08:50

  • Non-Spoiler - 17:03
  • Spoiler - 41:07 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:15:08
  • Patreon Clip - 1:16:06
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:17:16

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV346

OV345 - A Quiet Place Part II (2021) & Cruella (2021) - Indy Film Fest 2021, Inspector Ike, All Alone in April, The Catch, and Ben’s First Press Screening28 May 202101:55:07

In this episode, Ben and I review A Quiet Place Part II and Cruella. We also talk about Ben’s first press screening experience and our thoughts on this year’s Indy Film Fest.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:35
  • Ben’s First Press Screening - 06:15

A Quiet Place Part II - 19:55

  • Non-Spoiler - 24:52
  • Spoiler - 39:32

Cruella - 56:50

  • Non-Spoiler - 1:03:30
  • Spoiler - 1:16:28

Indy Film Fest 2021 - 1:29:45

  • Closing the Ep - 1:46:00
  • Patreon Clip - 1:51:10
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:52:14

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV345

OV344 - Extended Potpourri - Mike's Kickstarter, Nomadland, Nobody, Together Together, Venom 2 Trailer, Spiral: From the Book of Saw, The Conjuring 314 May 202101:45:22

In this episode, Mike and I catch up and share stories about returning to the theater post vaccine, as well as our thoughts on Nomadland, and Together Together. We also discuss trailers for Spiral: From the Book of Saw, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:35
  • Mike’s Kickstarter - 12:34

Extended Potpourri - 30:12

  • Back to the Movie Theater - 31:08
  • Fatherhood and Movies - 37:57
  • Mike’s Son’s First Theater Experience - 44:11
  • Mike’s Kids and ET - 49:58
  • White Men Podcasting - 54:10
  • Trailer: Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021) - 1:05:18
  • Trailer: The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) - 1:16:35
  • Together Together (2021) - 1:18:46
  • Nomadland (2020) and the Oscars - 1:23:17
  • Trailer: Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) - 1:36:53 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:39:00
  • Patreon Clip - 1:41:11
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:42:25

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV344

OV343 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 8 - The Circus (1928), The Searchers (1956), and Paths of Glory (1957) - The Last Dance, Small Axe, and Indy Film Fest 2021: Welcome to Monterey (2021), and Comedy Shorts Block06 May 202102:19:13

In this episode, Ben, Tiny, and I continue our series reviewing the films from Roger Ebert’s Great Movies list. In this edition, we cover Charlie Chaplin’s The Circus, John Ford’s The Searchers, and Stanley Kubrick’s Paths of Glory.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:43
  • Oscars - 04:00
  • Marvel Phase 4 Announcements - 13:33

Roger Ebert’s Great Movies - 18:25

  • The Circus (1928) - 22:30
  • The Searchers (1956) - 50:29
  • Paths of Glory (1957) - 1:23:56 
  • Selections for Part 9 - 1:50:16

Potpourri - 1:54:40

  • Tiny: The Last Dance - 1:55:01
  • Ben: Small Axe - 2:04:27
  • Matt: Indy Film Fest: Welcome to Monterey - 2:08:52
  • Ben: Indy Film Fest: Humor Shorts Block (David) - 2:12:30 
  • Closing the Ep - 2:13:46
  • Patreon Clip - 2:15:29
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:16:22

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV343

OV441 - Rebel Ridge (2024) & The Deliverance (2024)05 Sep 202401:46:16

This week, Tiny returns to the show to review Rebel Ridge in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we review Lee Daniels’ new horror film, The Deliverance. We also catch up on Tiny’s new life as a father and his changing viewing habits.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • Catching Up - 03:05

Feature Review

  • Rebel Ridge (2024) - 23:34
  • Spoiler - 51:07

Secondary Review

  • The Deliverance (2024) - 1:14:07
  • Spoiler - 1:31:00 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:41:52
  • Patreon Clip - 1:43:52

 

Related Links

 

Follow Us on Social Media

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Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny’s Letterboxd

 

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Mic Info

  • Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)
  • Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet

 

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV441

 

Next Week on the Podcast

  • OV442 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) & The 4:30 Movie (2024)
OV342 - Bonus Ep - Mortal Kombat (2021)25 Apr 202100:32:43

In this “parking lot special” bonus episode, Tiny and I record our immediate thoughts on the new Mortal Kombat movie moments after seeing it together in the theater after a stretch of 491 days of not seeing a movie in the theater together.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:41
  • Back to the Movie Theater - 01:39

Mortal Kombat (2021) - 05:00

  • Our History with Mortal Kombat - 05:58
  • Non-Spoiler - 10:28
  • Spoiler - 15:57 
  • Closing the Ep - 26:20
  • Patreon Clip - 27:25
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 29:52

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV342

OV341 - Q: Into the Storm (2021) - Shang-Chi Trailer, Voyagers, Infinite Train, Invincible, Promising Young Woman, and Matt Returns to the Theater21 Apr 202102:04:12

In this episode, Tiny, Ben, and I review Q: Into the Storm. We also discuss the new Shang-Chi trailer, my return to the movie theater, and round out the episode with a potpourri section in which we talk about Voyagers, Promising Young Woman, Infinite Train, and Invincible.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:35
  • Politics in Science Fiction - 05:00
  • Shang-Chi Trailer - 09:28
  • Black Widow News - 13:12
  • Matt Returns to the Movie Theater - 19:30
  • Indy Film Fest 2021 - 26:25

Q: Into the Storm

  • Non-Spoiler Review - 29:44
  • Spoiler Review - 1:07:57

Potpourri

  • Matt: Voyagers (2021) - 1:34:10
  • Tiny: Promising Young Woman (2020) - 1:42:55
  • Ben: Infinite Train - 1:51:04
  • Ben: Invincible - 1:55:30 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:59:18
  • Patreon Clip - 2:00:19
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:01:20

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV341

OV340 - Godzilla vs Kong (2021) & Shiva Baby (2021) - The Father (2020), The Little Things (2021), and Superstore07 Apr 202102:02:53

In this episode, Tiny, Ben, and I review Shiva Baby and Godzilla vs Kong. We also discuss the big Knives Out sequel news and round out the episode with a potpourri section in which we talk about The Father, The Little Things, and Superstore.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:35
  • Knives Out sequel news - 05:05 
  • Shiva Baby (Non-Spoiler) - 14:46

Godzilla vs Kong

  • Exclusive Interview - 39:34
  • Non-Spoiler Review - 48:45
  • Spoiler Review - 1:20:45

Potpourri

  • Ben: The Father (2020) - 1:41:32
  • Tiny: The Little Things (2021) - 1:47:07
  • Matt: Superstore - 1:53:06 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:57:20
  • Patreon Clip - 1:59:09
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:00:00 

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV340

OV339 - Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)29 Mar 202101:52:50

In this episode, Fekkes and I discuss the highly anticipated and controversial Snyder Cut of Justice League.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • On Fandom - 06:54

Zack Snyder’s Justice League

  • DCEU Overview - 19:34
  • Non-Spoiler - 31:35
  • Spoiler - 1:02:45 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:46:30
  • Patreon Clip - 1:48:40
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:49:58

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV339

OV338 - Oscars 2021 Nominee Rundown23 Mar 202102:13:44

In this episode, Ben and I discuss this year’s Academy Award nominees. We also celebrate Ben’s recent acceptance into the IFJA.

Timestamps 

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • Ben and the IFJA - 01:23
  • Thoughts on the Oscars and Awards Season - 11:05

Academy Award Nominees

  • Overall Thoughts on Nominees - 15:45
  • Expectations for the Ceremony - 20:07
  • Nominee Rundown - 22:18
  • Best Picture Nominees - 2:02:00 
  • Closing the Ep - 2:08:15
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:10:52

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV338

OV337 - The Last Blockbuster (2020) + South Park Pandemic & Vaccination Specials - Allen & Farrow, The Great North, The Mandalorian, Snyder Cut Reviews, and WandaVision16 Mar 202101:22:41

In this episode, Fekkes and I review the new documentary The Last Blockbuster and discuss the two South Park specials.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:29
  • Welcome Back, Fekkes - 01:00
  • Snyder Cut & MCU - 06:11

Reviews

  • South Park Specials - 17:48
  • The Last Blockbuster (2020) - 31:38
  • Gina Carano & The Mandalorian - 1:06:27 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:17:41
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:19:49

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV337

OV336 - WandaVision - Guest: Dustin Mattingly of As Good As It Gets12 Mar 202101:34:33

In this episode, Mike and I welcome Mike’s band mate, and creative life partner, Dustin Mattingly onto the show to discuss the new MCU show on Disney+, WandaVision.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 116 - OV B-Roll - “Sitcoms We Want to Live In” - Mike Gets Vaccinated, Girl Meets World, Taxi, and Afterlife TV - Mar 11, 2021

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:32
  • Introducing Dustin - 01:00
  • Catching up - 06:56
  • As Good As it Gets info - 12:47

WandaVision - 16:39

  • Non-Spoiler Review - 17:37
  • Spoiler Review - 47:18
  • Future MCU on D+ - 1:15:38 

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV336

OV335 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 7 - Ikiru (1952) and Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) - Lisey's Story on AppleTV+, Malcolm & Marie (2021), The Outsider, and Grown Ups 2 (2013)26 Feb 202101:47:18

In this episode, Ben and I continue our series reviewing the films from Roger Ebert’s Great Movies list. In this edition, we cover Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru, and Agnes Varda’s Cléo from 5 to 7.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 113 - OV B-Roll - “Ben v Fireworks” - The Twilight Zone, Oscar Nominee Predictions, and Streaming Service Hypothetical - Feb 23, 2021

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:43
  • News - 02:47

Ebert’s Great Movies - 09:35

  • Ikiru (1952) - 11:39
  • Spoiler Review - 41:02
  • Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962) - 50:15 
  • Selections for Part 8 - 1:22:13

Potpourri - 1:28:24

  • Ben: Malcolm & Marie (2021) - 1:28:54
  • Matt: A Whole Lot of Nothing - 1:34:40 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:40:15
  • Stinger: "Ben v Fireworks" - 1:43:32
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:44:27

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Ben’s Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV335

OV334 - 2021 Golden Globe Nominees + Interview with The Swerve filmmaker Dean Kapsalis12 Feb 202101:42:55

OV334 - 2021 Golden Globe Nominees + Interview with The Swerve filmmaker Dean Kapsalis

In this episode, Ben and I share our thoughts on the 2021 Golden Globe nominations and chat with Dean Kapsalis, whose cerebral character-driven psychological thriller The Swerve is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 109 - OV B-Roll - “Teasing Out the Taffy” - Top 5 Favorite Songs, Motion City Soundtrack, Blink 182, The Wallflowers, Band of Horses, Barenaked Ladies, Eagle-Eye Cherry, and Fastball - Jan 28, 2021

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:31 
  • 2021 Golden Globe Nominees - 02:42
  • Dean Kapsalis Interview - 54:39 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Ben’s Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV334

OV333 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 6 - Yojimbo (1961) and Le Samourai (1967) - Tenet (2020), Dazed and Confused (1993), Alex Garland's Men, and Master of None Season 3 Announced31 Jan 202101:53:04

In this episode, Ben and I continue our journey through Roger Ebert’s Great Movies list with reviews of Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo (1961) and Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le Samourai (1967). We also discuss Tenet, Dazed and Confused, the latest news regarding Master of None season 3, and more.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 108 - OV B-Roll - “Julanuary 19th” - Last Movie of the Trump Administration, Pet Sematary and The Dead Zone, Books About Filmmakers - Jan 19, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:31
  • Matt Gets a Gift - 05:10
  • News - 10:44

Roger Ebert’s Great Movies - 17:27

  • Yojimbo (1961) - 19:05
    • Spoiler Review - 46:10
  • Le Samourai (1967) - 52:30
    • Spoiler Review - 1:09:17
  • Selections for Part 7 - 1:21:03

Potpourri - 1:24:38

  • Matt: Dazed and Confused (1993) - 1:25:04
  • Ben: Tenet (2020) - 1:31:11 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:47:08
  • Stinger: "Julanuary 19th" - 1:48:20
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:50:13

Matt’s Recent Reviews 

Ben’s Recent Reviews 

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV333

OV440 - The Crow (2024) & Blink Twice (2024) - Guests: Mitch Ringenberg and Sam Watermeier29 Aug 202402:06:48

This week, I welcome Sam Watermeier and Mitch Ringenberg back to the show to review The Crow (2024) in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut Blink Twice. We also talk about recent movies we’ve seen, the latest AI controversy surrounding Megalopolis, and more.

 

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • News - 10:25

 

Feature Review

  • The Crow (2024) - 35:48
  • Spoiler - 1:13:31

 

Secondary Review

  • Blink Twice (2024) - 1:39:20
  • Spoiler - 1:50:43

 

  • Closing the Ep - 2:03:00
  • Patreon Clip - 2:04:01

 

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OV441 - Afraid (2024) & Slingshot (2024)

OV332 - 2020 Year in Review – Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats25 Jan 202103:09:35

OV332 - 2020 Year in Review – Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats

2020 is finally over and we’re here with The Obsessive Viewer’s 2020 Year in Review episode! It’s our annual episode where Tiny, Mike, and myself share our movie viewing stats for the year and our top ten favorite movies lists. So join us as we bid adieu to the shit storm that was 2020 and hope for a better 2021.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 107 - OV B-Roll - “Wedgie Having, Candy-Free Nose Pickers” - VR Troopers, NYE 2020, New Line Etiquette, and Our Life Narrators - Jan 21, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:45
  • Fuck 2020 - 01:49

Stats and Stat Tracking

  • Thoughts on Our Years - 06:34
  • Mike’s Patreon and Video Podcast - 18:41
  • Mike’s 2020 Stats - 22:58
  • Tiny’s 2020 Stats - 30:11
  • Matt’s 2020 Stats - 34:39

Honorable Mentions and Movies We Missed

  • Movies We Missed - 57:20
  • Honorable Mentions - 1:03:05

Top Tens of 2020

Robert Fekkes’ Top Movies of 2020 - 1:07:23

  • Numbers Ten to Six - 1:08:15

Kyrsten Lyster’s Top Movies of 2020 - 1:59:50

  • Numbers Five to Two - 2:00:29

Ben Sears’ Top Ten Movies of 2020 - 2:36:26

  • Our Number Ones - 2:37:22

The Obsessive Viewer 2020 Movie of the Year - 2:48:54

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OV331 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 5 - JFK (1991) & Mulholland Drive (2001) - Elliot Page, Warner Bros Movies on HBOMax05 Dec 202002:19:48

OV331 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 5 - JFK (1991) & Mulholland Drive (2001) - Elliot Page, Warner Bros Movies on HBOMax

 

In this episode, Ben and I continue our journey through Roger Ebert’s Great Movies list with reviews of Oliver Stone’s JFK (1991) and David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive (2001). We also discuss the recent Elliot Page news and the surprising news regarding Warner Bros and HBOMax.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 102 - OV B-Roll - “Mister Sir” - Marathons, Movies We’d Screen in Theaters, Tepid Tenet Expectations, Private Screenings - Dec 3, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:30
  • News - 07:01
  • COVID Check-In - 25:00

Roger Ebert’s Great Movies - 33:40

  • JFK (1991) - 35:49
  • Mulholland Drive (2001) - 1:24:27
    • Spoiler Review - 1:47:58

Selections for Part 6 - 2:06:50

  • Closing the Ep - 2:11:46
  • Stinger: "Mister Sir" - 2:15:47
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:16:58

Matt’s Recent Reviews

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV331

OV330 - Love and Monsters (2020) - Songbird trailer, I Think You Should Leave, Aunty Donna, The Return of LOSTPoint18 Nov 202001:52:13

OV330 - Love and Monsters (2020) - Songbird trailer, I Think You Should Leave, Aunty Donna, The Return of LOSTPoint

In this episode, Kyrsten and I review the new monster-pocalypse Dylan O’Brien film, Love and Monsters! We also catch up on some things we’ve been watching, discuss the potential tastelessness of the upcoming COVID-themed thriller, Songbird, and finally return to our LOSTPoint series where we watch episodes of LOST and the Canadian police show Flashpoint

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 099 - OV B-Roll - “Matt’s Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate Buffet and Kitty Emporium” - Trump’s Ghost Campaign, Restaurants in 2020, Hard Candy, and True Crime Podcasts - Nov 15, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:39
  • Checking in and Catching up - 02:24
  • Songbird (2020) trailer and News - 07:30
  • I Think You Should Leave/Aunty Donna - 18:30

Love and Monsters (2020) - 26:15

  • Non-Spoiler - 27:33
  • Spoiler - 44:45

LOSTPoint - 1:07:50

  • Flashpoint (S02E03-05 - Haunting the Barn - Business as Usual) - 1:09:10
  • Flashpoint S02E06 - The Fortress - 1:16:26
  • LOST (S01E12-14 - Whatever the Case May Be - Special) - 1:22:04
  • LOST S02E15 - Homecoming - 1:32:29 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV330

OV329 - The Friday the 13th Franchise (1980-2009)13 Nov 202002:39:27

OV329 - The Friday the 13th Franchise (1980-2009)

 

In honor of Mike’s birthday coinciding with Friday the 13th, he and I cracked open the new Scream Factory Friday the 13th blu-ray collection and shared our thoughts on the franchise title by title.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 098 - OV B-Roll - “The Erosion of Truth” - Liberal Patreon Tiers, Mike’s Band’s Patreon, The Haunting of Bly Manor - Nov 9, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:32
  • As Good As It Gets Patreon - 04:29

Friday the 13th Franchise - 07:46

  • Friday the 13th (1980) - 46:00
  • Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) - 1:02:06
  • Friday the 13th Part III (1982) - 1:15:56
  • Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) - 1:26:17
  • Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) - 1:34:07
  • Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) - 1:44:41
  • Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) - 1:51:16
  • Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) - 1:58:16
  • Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) - 2:03:02
  • Jason X (2002) - 2:10:32
  • Freddy vs Jason (2003) - 2:16:54
  • Friday the 13th (2009) - 2:24:14
  • What Next? - 2:27:52 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Ben’s Recent Reviews

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV329

OV328 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 4: Rear Window (1954) & Vertigo (1958) - Heartland Film Fest Hitchcock Night, Awards Season 2020, Picture Character, Sophie Jones, and The Outside Story11 Nov 202001:33:29

OV328 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 4: Rear Window (1954) & Vertigo (1958) - Heartland Film Fest Hitchcock Night, Awards Season 2020, Picture Character, Sophie Jones, and The Outside Story

In this episode, Ben and I continue our journey through Roger Ebert’s Great Movies list with a special Heartland Film Festival edition of our review series. We discuss two Hitchcock films on the list that were part of Heartland’s lineup of special drive-in screenings. First, we review 1954’s Rear Window and then follow it with 1958’s Vertigo.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 096 - OV B-Roll - “Carving Out Time to B Positive” - Criterion Shopping, Patreon Restructuring, Time (2020), B Positive, TV Homes - Nov 10, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:32
  • HIFF2020 - 01:50
  • Awards Season 2020 - 09:30

Roger Ebert’s Great Movies - 22:06

  • Hitchcock Night at HIFF2020 - 23:27
  • Rear Window (1954) - 30:40
  • Vertigo (1958) - 58:20

Rebecca and Selections for Part 5 - 1:21:08

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Ben’s Recent Reviews

Related Links 

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV328

OV327 - HIFF2020: 76 Days (2020), In Case of Emergency (2020), Belly of the Beast (2020), and When My Time Comes (2020)02 Nov 202001:17:53

OV327 - HIFF2020: 76 Days (2020), In Case of Emergency (2020), Belly of the Beast (2020), and When My Time Comes (2020)

Recorded October 15, 2020: In this episode, Tiny and I review some of the stuff we watched at the 29th Annual Heartland Film Festival! We covered the documentaries 76 Days, In Case of Emergency, Belly of the Beast, and When My Time Comes. We also touch on The Comey Rule, All In: The Fight for Democracy and more.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 095 - OV B-Roll - “I Real Good Kitty” - Friday the 13th, Kyle Rittenhouse, Gun Rights, Trick ‘r Treat, Halloween(x3), Apostle, and Drive in Movies - Oct 15, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:47
  • Housekeeping - 02:00
  • Recommendations - 08:00 

HIFF2020 - 16:48

  • 76 Days (2020) - 21:28
  • In Case of Emergency (2020) - 46:42
  • Belly of the Beast (2020) - 51:11
  • When My Time Comes (2020) - 1:08:44 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV327

OV326 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 3: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) & 8 1/2 (1963) - Heartland Film Festival 2020 Preview, and Extended Patreon Clip (Feels Good Man & Possessor)04 Oct 202001:33:30

OV326 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 3: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) & 8 1/2 (1963) - Heartland Film Festival 2020 Preview, and Extended Patreon Clip (Feels Good Man & Possessor)

Recorded September 22, 2020: In the latest installment of our Ebert’s Great Movies Review Series, our newly promoted recurring co-host Ben Sears joins me to discuss the classic horror/German Expressionist film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (2020) and the Frederico Fellini film 8 ½ (1963) from Ebert’s “Great Movies” list. We also chat about the upcoming Heartland Film Festival,

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 092 - OV B-Roll - “Whole Foods Hot Chocolate and Oatmilk” - Class Action Park (2020), Possessor (2020), HIFF2020 Screenings, Ted Lasso, and Hoops - Sept 22, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:29
  • Ben’s Promotion - 01:33
  • Heartland Film Festival 2020 - 03:08 

Roger Ebert’s Great Movies - 26:55

  • The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) - 29:10
  • 8 1/2 (1963) - 45:30 
  • Selections for Part 4 (or Part 5?) - 1:13:34 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Ben's Recent Reviews

Related Links

 

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV326

OV325 - The Social Dilemma (2020) & The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) - RIP Chadwick Boseman, The Batman, Dune, The Great Hack, The Social Network21 Sep 202002:08:46

OV325 - The Social Dilemma (2020) & The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) - RIP Chadwick Boseman, The Batman, Dune, The Great Hack, The Social Network

In this episode, Tiny and I review the newly released documentary The Social Dilemma and McG’s sequel The Babysitter: Killer Queen. We also discuss Chadwick Boseman’s tragic passing and his legacy, COVID-19 check-ins, The Batman and Dune trailers and more.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 091 - OV B-Roll - “Contactless Delivery” - Da 5 Bloods, The Boys Season 2, Sorkin - Sept 16, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:30
  • COVID Check In - 02:22
  • Chadwick Boseman - 09:59
  • Trailers - 23:38 

Reviews - 54:20

  • The Social Dilemma (2020) - 54:34
  • The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020) - 1:43:11 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV325

OV324 - Desert One (2020) & #Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump (2020) - AMC Has Reopened, Will We See Tenet?, The Stand CBS All-Access Release Date01 Sep 202001:35:46

OV324 - Desert One (2020) & Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump (2020) - AMC Has Reopened, Will We See Tenet?, The Stand CBS All-Access Release Date

In this episode, Tiny and I review the newly released documentaries Desert One and Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump. We also discuss AMC Theaters’ reopening, Tenet’s upcoming release, and The Stand CBS All-Access release date announcement. Note: This episode was recorded before news broke of Chadwick Boseman’s tragic passing. We will cover it in the next episode.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 090 - OV B-Roll - “A Croc of Bullshit” - Pitchstorm Card Game, Buy Our Masks, Tiny Buys a New Car, Vote Biden, Black Lives Matter, Save the USA, Training Like We Fight - Aug 26, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:29
  • COVID Check In - 02:47
  • News - 05:22 

Reviews - 25:50

Desert One (2020) - 26:05

  • Non-Spoiler - 26:40
  • Spoilers - 49:52 

Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump (2020) - 1:03:20

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links 

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV324

OV323 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 2: Tokyo Story (1953) & Network (1976) - Indy Film Fest 2020 Preview, Ben's Happy Valley Essays, and Yes God Yes - Guest: Ben Sears19 Aug 202001:47:20

OV323 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 2: Tokyo Story (1953) & Network (1976) - Indy Film Fest 2020 Preview, Ben's Happy Valley Essays, and Yes God Yes - Guest: Ben Sears

In the latest installment of our Ebert’s Great Movies Review Series, our contributor and friend Ben Sears joins me to discuss the Yasujirō Ozu masterpiece Tokyo Story (1953) and Sidney Lumet’s prescient satire Network (1976) from Ebert’s “Great Movies” list. We also chat about Indy Film Fest, currently underway virtually, Ben’s thoughts on Yes, God, Yes and more.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 088 - OV B-Roll - “A Lot of WAP Going On” - Dirty Harry, Project Power, Boys State, Scorsese Film Fest, and Skyline Chili - Aug 12, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:26
  • A Gift for Ben - 02:02
  • Matt’s Top 25 - 04:47
  • Ben’s “Happy Valley” Essays - 08:30
  • Indy Film Fest 2020 - 17:46 

Roger Ebert’s Great Movies - 24:12

Tokyo Story (1953) - 27:48

  • Non-Spoiler - 34:08
  • Spoilers - 56:01 

Network (1976) - 1:05:13

  • Non-Spoiler - 1:09:25
  • Spoilers - 1:28:58 
  • Selections for Part 3 - 1:34:00 
  • Yes, God, Yes (2020) - 1:39:05
  • Closing the Ep - 1:41:44
  • Stinger: "A Lot of WAP Going On" - 1:43:44
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:44:28

 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV323

OV439 - Alien: Romulus (2024) & Didi (2024) - Guest: Brent Leuthold22 Aug 202402:10:35

This week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show to review Alien: Romulus in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we review Sean Wang’s Didi. We also talk about The Acolyte’s cancelation, Homicide: Life on the Street’s streaming home, and news about the digital release of indie comedy, Another Happy Day.

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • News - 09:46

Feature Review

  • Alien: Romulus (2024) - 42:05
  • Spoiler - 1:11:36

Secondary Review

  • Didi (2024) - 1:46:03 
  • Closing the Ep - 2:07:03
  • Patreon Clip - 2:08:23

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Next Week on the Podcast

  • OV440 - TBD (2024) & Strange Darling (2024)
OV322 - Palm Springs (2020) & The Old Guard (2020) - Fekkes' COVID Experience, Mulan and the Rise of PVOD, The Green Mile, and Bowfinger09 Aug 202001:47:52

OV322 - Palm Springs (2020) & The Old Guard (2020) - Fekkes' COVID Experience, Mulan and the Rise of PVOD, The Green Mile, and Bowfinger

This week, Fekkes makes his return to the podcast for a review of Palm Springs and The Old Guard. We also discuss Fekkes’ experience having COVID-19, Disney’s decision regarding Mulan and the future of cinemas and round out the episode with some Potpourri.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 087 - OV B-Roll - “#FekkesStrong” - Movies in 2020, The New Mutants, Joker Theory, IMAX, and Drive-Ins - Aug 6, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:30
  • Fekkes’ Return - 01:18
  • Fekkes’ COVID Experience - 03:40
  • Mulan and the Future of PVOD - 21:16 

Palm Springs - 42:23

  • Non-Spoiler - 43:27
  • Spoiler - 54:40 

The Old Guard - 1:09:18

Potpourri - 1:28:20

  • Fekkes: Pirates of the Caribbean 5 (2017) - 1:28:40
  • Fekkes: The Green Mile (1999) - 1:31:40
  • Matt: Bowfinger (1999) - 1:35:12
  • Matt: Clueless (1995) - 1:37:47 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:40:04
  • Stinger: #FekkesStrong - 1:43:43
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:45:00

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV322

OV321 - Extended Potpourri - Midway, The Gentlemen, The War of the Worlds, The Vast of Night, Inside Out, Popstar, and Alfred Hitchcock31 Jul 202001:24:23

OV321 - Extended Potpourri - Midway, The Gentlemen, The War of the Worlds, The Vast of Night, Inside Out, Popstar, and Alfred Hitchcock

This week, Tiny returns to The Obsessive Viewer for an extended potpourri wherein we discuss several movies (as well as book tangents) and touch on some entertainment news that has popped up recently.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 086 - OV B-Roll - “All the Things He Can’t Afford” - The Twilight Zone, They Came Together, Alexander Hamilton - July 29, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • Catching Up with Tiny - 01:16
  • JK Rowling & Ray Park - 11:39 

Extended Potpourri - 19:19

  • Tiny: The Gentlemen (2020) - 20:17
  • Matt: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) - 27:35
  • Tiny: Midway (2019) - 33:11
  • Matt: Strangers on a Train (1951) - 42:09
  • Matt: North by Northwest (1959) - 47:19
  • Tiny: The Vast of Night (2020) - 56:40
  • Matt: The War of the Worlds (1953) - 1:07:05
  • Tiny: Inside Out (2015) - 1:12:14 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV321

OV320 - Relic (2020) & The Rental (2020) - Mike's Post-Surgery Viewing, Friday the 13th Blu-Ray Announcement, and Horror Conventions in a Pandemic22 Jul 202001:55:51

OV320 - Relic (2020) & The Rental (2020) - Mike's Post-Surgery Viewing, Friday the 13th Blu-Ray Announcement, and Horror Conventions in a Pandemic

This week, Mike joins me to review IFC Midnight’s new releases Relic and The Rental. We also chat about Mike’s recovery from nose surgery, the newly announced Scream Factory Friday the 13th Blu-ray collection, and the ill-advised Days of the Dead convention.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 085 - OV B-Roll - “The Other Other C Word” - Internet Arguments, Spanish Love Songs, Ignorance, Complicity, and Aliens - July 15, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:30
  • Mike’s Nose Surgery - 01:11
  • What’s a Meet-Cute? - 10:50
  • Friday the 13th Blu-ray - 14:30
  • Days of the Dead Indy - 27:10 

Relic - 31:00

  • Non-Spoiler - 40:15
  • Spoiler - 50:45

The Rental - 1:08:11

  • Non-Spoiler - 1:10:36
  • Spoiler - 1:24:01 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV320

OV319 - Roger Ebert's Great Movies Part 1: Duck Soup (1933) & After Hours (1985) - The Painter and the Thief, 13 Reasons Why, and Sunshine - Guest: Ben Sears17 Jul 202001:47:15

OV319 - Roger Ebert's Great Movies Part 1: Duck Soup (1933) & After Hours (1985) - The Painter and the Thief, 13 Reasons Why, and Sunshine - Guest: Ben Sears

 

In our inaugural Ebert’s Great Movies Review Series episode, our contributor and friend Ben Sears joins me to discuss the Marx Brothers’ Duck Soup (1933) and Martin Scorsese’s After Hours (1985) from Ebert’s “Great Movies” list. For Potpourri, we discuss the documentary The Painter and the Thief and the first handful of episodes from 13 Reasons Why’s final season.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 084 - OV B-Roll - “Money Movers and Channel Selectors” - A Pizza Cameo, School vs Prison, 365 Days of Tom Hanks, Weird School Movies, and Saved by the Bell - July 13, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:27
  • Ben’s Reviews - 04:28
  • IndyShorts Festival - 09:10
  • Sunshine (2007) - 14:25
  • 2020 in Movies So Far - 23:07

Roger Ebert’s Great Movies - 35:08

  • Duck Soup (1933) - 40:48
  • After Hours (1985) - 1:01:33 
  • Selections for Part 2 - 1:23:46

Potpourri - 1:25:38

  • Ben: The Painter and the Thief (2020) - 1:30:00
  • Matt: 13 Reasons Why: Season 4 - 1:34:58 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV319

OV318 - The Vast of Night & The King of Staten Island - Da 5 Bloods, The Wrong Missy, and AMC Theaters' Reopening Plans - Guest: Ben Sears21 Jun 202001:55:12

OV318 - The Vast of Night & The King of Staten Island - Da 5 Bloods, The Wrong Missy, and AMC Theaters' Reopening Plans - Guest: Ben Sears

This week, our contributor and friend Ben joins me to review the retro sci-fi film, The Vast of Night and the new Judd Apatow film The King of Staten Island. We also talk about drive-in movies and AMC’s plans to reopen. For Potpourri, we discuss the Netflix films Da 5 Bloods and The Wrong Missy.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 074 - OV B-Roll - “Matt & Ben’s Three-Way” - Streaming Downloads, HBOMax Offerings, Another Movie and Meal Hypothetical - June 18, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:27
  • AMC Reopening Plans - 05:25
  • Drive-In Movie Theaters - 16:27
  • IMAX Indy Reopening - 22:06 

Reviews - 34:20

  • The Vast of Night (2020) - 34:55
  • Non-Spoiler - 35:40
  • Spoiler - 50:16 
  • The King of Staten Island (2020) - 59:06
  • Non-Spoiler - 1:00:00
  • Spoiler - 1:16:12

Potpourri - 1:36:29

  • Matt: The Wrong Missy (2020) - 1:36:56
  • Ben: Da 5 Bloods (2020) - 1:42:46 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV318

OV317 - Becky (2020) & Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street - Schitt's Creek, Kim's Convenience, and Scott Pilgrim12 Jun 202001:46:33

OV317 - Becky & Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street - Schitt's Creek, Kim's Convenience, and Scott Pilgrim

This week, Mike joins me to review the new thriller on VOD, Becky and the Shudder exclusive documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 070 - OV B-Roll - “Goopy Lovefest” - Behind the Podcast Curtains, Dream Me-Time Double Features, That 70's Show, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist - June 11, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:33
  • COVID-19 Update - 02:02
  • The Future of Moviegoing - 11:17 

Reviews - 18:57

  • Scream, Queen! (2020) - 19:09
  • Matt’s Philosophy on Podcasting - 44:39 
  • Becky (2020) - 47:19
  • Non-Spoiler - 48:13
  • Spoiler - 1:09:29 
  • Lightning Potpourri - 1:27:03 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV317

OV316 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 74 (Netflix Spotlight) - The Lovebirds and Community Seasons 2-501 Jun 202001:40:34

OV316 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 74 (Netflix Spotlight) - The Lovebirds and Community Seasons 2-5

In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Kyrsten joins me to talk about Community Seasons 2-5 and for a feature review of The Lovebirds, both are currently available to stream on Netflix.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 068 - OV B-Roll - “Front Ponytails” - Avatar: The Last Airbender, Encino Man Meets Captain Planet, Space Force, and Tenet - May 29, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:30
  • State of the World - 02:42 

cOVid-19 Film Festival - 07:10

  • Community Seasons 2-5 - 13:30 
  • The Lovebirds (2020) - 1:10:49
  • Non-Spoiler - 1:12:52
  • Spoiler - 1:22:23 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

Related Links

Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV316

OV315 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 39 (cOVid Potpourri) - Middleditch & Schwartz, Mike Birbiglia's The New One, John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch, Community, and Richard Jewell01 May 202001:34:28

OV315 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 39 (cOVid Potpourri) - Middleditch & Schwartz, Mike Birbiglia's The New One, John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch, Community, and Richard Jewell

In the midst of a global pandemic and stay at home orders all over the country, I am coping by watching movies and podcasting about them as if they were part of a Film Festival. In this episode, Kyrsten joins me as we review 2019’s Richard Jewell and the brilliant Middleditch & Schwartz improv specials on Netflix. We then chat about a bunch of other comedy streaming selections.

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:58
  • Catching Up - 06:14 

cOVid-19 Film Festival - 15:10

cOVid Potpourri

  • Richard Jewell (2019) - 16:36
  • Middleditch & Schwartz - 33:05
  • I Think You Should Leave - 43:30
  • Mike Birbiglia’s The New One - 45:25
  • John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch - 49:06
  • Community - 52:44 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:20:20
  • Outtakes - 1:29:20
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:31:23

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OV314 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Days 20-38 (Sci-Fi Showcase) - The Adjustment Bureau, Next, Minority Report, 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Code 8, Vivarium, The X-Files, and Devs (Guest: Ben Sears)27 Apr 202001:54:19

OV314 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Days 20-38 (Sci-Fi Showcase) - The Adjustment Bureau, Next, Minority Report, 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Code 8, Vivarium, The X-Files, and Devs (Guest: Ben Sears)

In the midst of a global pandemic and stay at home orders all over the country, I am coping by watching movies and podcasting about them as if they were part of a Film Festival. Here is my coverage of cOVid-19 Film Festival Days 20-38: Sci-fi Showcase (April 6-24, 2020). For the spotlight review, frequent guest ad contributor Ben calls in to talk about Alex Garland’s Devs with me in a non-spoiler and spoiler review.

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:26
  • News & Stats - 02:19
  • Non-Virus News - 12:12 

cOVid-19 Film Festival - 23:18

Sci-Fi Spotlight

  • The X-Files Season 1 - 24:08
  • Minority Report (2002) - 29:19
  • Next (2007) - 33:58
  • The Adjustment Bureau (2011) - 37:22
  • 28 Days Later (2003) - 39:53
  • Sunshine (2007) - 44:05
  • Code 8 (2019) - 48:36
  • Vivarium (2020) - 51:50 

Spotlight Screening: Devs - 56:42

  • Non-Spoiler - 1:06:12
  • Spoiler - 1:20:45 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:48:55
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:51:26 

 

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV314

OV313 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 16 (Netflix Spotlight) - Unicorn Store, The Little Hours, Search Party, and Tiger King10 Apr 202001:16:46

OV313 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 16 (Netflix Spotlight) - Unicorn Store, The Little Hours, Search Party, and Tiger King

In the midst of a global pandemic and stay at home orders all over the country, I am coping by watching movies and podcasting about them as if they were part of a Film Festival. Here is my coverage of cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 16: Netflix Spotlight (April 2, 2020). For the spotlight review, Tiny calls in to talk about Tiger King with me in a spoiler review.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive Vlog: COVID-19: Vlog 2 - TV Shows in Quarantine & I Can't Grow a Beard - March 30, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:24
  • News - 03:21 

cOVid-19 Film Festival - 09:45

Netflix Spotlight - 10:04

  • Search Party (2014) - 10:44
  • The Little Hours (2017) - 18:17
  • Unicorn Store (2017) - 25:16

Spotlight Screening: Tiger King - 35:11

  • Closing the Ep - 1:10:57
  • Stinger: COVID-19: Vlog 2 - 1:12:52
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:13:54

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV313

OV438 - Borderlands (2024) & Cuckoo (2024) - Guest: Andy Carr15 Aug 202402:09:12

This week, I welcome Andy Carr back to the show to review Borderlands in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we review Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo. We also talk about Seven Samurai 4k restoration screenings and recent announcements from this year’s D23 Expo including Toy Story 5, Incredibles 3, Dream Productions, Win or Lose, Monster Jam, and more.

 

Timestamps

  • Show Start - 00:28
  • News - 12:54

 

Feature Review

  • Thoughts on Borderlands Video Games - 34:17
  • Borderlands (2024) - 39:23
  • Spoiler - 1:04:24

 

Secondary Review

  • Cuckoo (2024) - 1:24:56

 

Potpourri

  • Andy: John Woo Movies - 1:47:06
  • Matt: Seven Samurai 4k Restoration - 1:49:11 
  • Closing the Ep - 2:04:26
  • Patreon Clip - 2:06:40

 

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OV439 - Alien: Romulus (2024) & TBD

OV312 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 6 (Mike’s Picks) - The Head Hunter, Little Monsters, Horror Noire, and Freaks03 Apr 202001:13:58

OV312 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Day 6 (Mike’s Picks) - The Head Hunter, Little Monsters, Horror Noire, and Freaks

In the midst of a global pandemic and stay at home orders all over the country, I am coping by watching movies and podcasting about them as if they were part of a Film Festival. Here is my coverage of cOVid-19 Film Festival day 6: Programmed by Mike White. For the spotlight review, Mike calls in to talk about Freaks with me in a mostly non-spoiler review.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive Vlog: COVID-19: Vlog 2 - TV Shows in Quarantine & I Can't Grow a Beard - March 30, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:26
  • COVID-19 - 01:52
  • News - 05:03 

cOVid-19 Film Festival - 10:39

Mike’s Picks - 10:50

  • The Head Hunter (2018) - 12:08
  • Little Monsters (2019) - 17:51
  • Horror Noire (2019) - 26:46 
  • Mike’s COVID-19 Experience - 33:19
  • Spotlight Screening: Freaks (2018) - 48:29 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:07:56
  • Stinger: COVID-19: Vlog 2 - 1:10:04
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:11:07

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV312

OV311 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Days 4 & 5 (Amazon Prime Weekend) - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Never Surrender, Thunder Road, and HBO's Watchmen25 Mar 202002:02:16

OV311 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Days 4 & 5 (Amazon Prime Weekend) - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Never Surrender, Thunder Road, and HBO's Watchmen

COVID-19 is sweeping the nation. So, naturally, I am coping by watching movies and podcasting about them as if they were part of a Film Festival. Here is my coverage of day 4 & 5: Amazon Prime Weekend. For the spotlight review, Tiny calls in to talk about HBO’s Watchmen with me in a non-spoiler and spoiler section.

This week’s stinger is an outtake from our recording.

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:27
  • COVID-19 - 01:36
  • News - 07:49 

cOVid-19 Film Festival - 16:55

  • Amazon Prime Weekend - 18:49 
  • Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019) - 19:57
  • Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019) - 31:35
  • Thunder Road (2018) - 40:50 
  • Tiny’s COVID-19 Experience - 47:53
  • Tiny’s COVID-19 Viewings - 1:00:28 
  • Spotlight Screening: HBO’s Watchmen (2019) - 1:06:19
  • Graphic Novel and Movie Talk - 1:07:22
  • Non-Spoiler Review - 1:13:49
  • Spoiler Review - 1:24:02 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:53:00
  • Stinger: Outtake - 1:55:37
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:59:25 

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV311

OV310 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Opening Night and Day 1 - Crawl, The Year of Spectacular Men, Outbreak, The Edge of Seventeen, and Contagion20 Mar 202001:16:06

OV310 - cOVid-19 Film Festival Opening Night and Day 1 - Crawl, The Year of Spectacular Men, Outbreak, The Edge of Seventeen, and Contagion

COVID-19 is sweeping the nation. So, naturally, I am coping by watching movies and podcasting about them as if they were part of a Film Festival Here is day 1.

This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive Vlog: COVID-19 Vlog 1 - Crawl (2019) & Theaters Close - March 17, 2020

Timestamps

  • Show Start – 00:27
  • COVID-19 - 02:45 

cOVid-19 Film Festival - 14:00

  • Opening Night: Crawl (2019) - 14:44 

Day One - 26:19 

  • The Year of Spectacular Men (2018) - 28:08
  • Outbreak (1995) - 39:03
  • The Edge of Seventeen (2016) - 48:29 
  • Spotlight Screening: Contagion (2011) - 58:15 
  • Closing the Ep - 1:09:40
  • Stinger: "COVID-19 Vlog 1" - 1:12:40
  • Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:13:15

Matt’s Recent Reviews

Contributor Ben Sears’ Recent Reviews

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Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV310

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