The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast

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

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
• The Man (1972)
• Milk & Serial (2024)
• The Nicholas Andrew Podcast/ Episode 1

• Sam’s Letterboxd
• Sam’s Writing on MidwestFilmJournal.com
• Sam’s Review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
• Sam’s Review of Don’t Turn Your Back on Friday Night (2024)
• Sam’s Review of The Crow (2024)
• Sam’s Review of Trap (2024)
• Scene by Scene: The Matrix Series

• 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

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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)

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

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS 

• 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

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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)

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

Related Links

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• ‘Megalopolis’ Trailer’s Fake Critic Quotes Were AI-Generated, Lionsgate Drops Marketing Consultant Responsible For Snafu
• Francis Ford Coppola Didn’t Want ‘Megalopolis’ to Be ‘Some Woke Hollywood Production’ and Says the Cast Includes ‘People Who Were Canceled’
• ‘The Crow’ Original Director Roasts Reboot After It Flopped at the Box Office: ‘I Thought It Was a Cynical Cash Grab. Not Much Cash to Grab It Seems’
• Nick Rogers’ Class of 1994: The Crow

• Mitch’s Letterboxd
• Mitch’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal
• Mitch’s Review of Longlegs
• Mitch’s Review of In a Violent Nature

• Sam’s Letterboxd
• Sam’s Writing on MidwestFilmJournal.com
• Sam’s Review of The Crow (2024)
• Sam’s Review of Trap (2024)
• Scene by Scene: The Matrix Series

• 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

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• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch 
• Obsessive Viewer
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• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
• As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)
• Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet
• Mitch: Blue Yeti USB Mic via Google Meet

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV440

Next Week on the Podcast

OV441 - Afraid (2024) & Slingshot (2024)

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

Related Links

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• ‘The Acolyte’ Is Dead: ‘Star Wars’ Series Won’t Return for Season 2
• 'Homicide: Life on the Street' Available on Peacock 31 Years ... - Variety
• Gravitas Ventures Nabs U.S. and Canadian Rights to Comedy ‘Another Happy Day’

• Brent’s Letterboxd
• Awake in the Dark
• Brent's Review of Alien: Romulus
• Brent's Review of Didi
• Brent's Review of Trap
• Brent's Review of Deadpool & Wolverine

• My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive
• One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024
• Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet

Follow Us on Social Media

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• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch 
• Obsessive Viewer
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
• As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)
• Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV439

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV440 - TBD (2024) & Strange Darling (2024)

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

Related Links

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• ‘Borderlands’ Bombs With $8.8 Million Weekend, A Fourth Place Debut
• D23 2024: Every movie and series announced and shown at this year's fan event, so far

• Odd Trilogies
• Andy’s Letterboxd
• Odd Trilogies Ep 84: The Deadpool Trilogy
• Odd Trilogies Ep 83: Kevin Costner: Director
• Andy's Review of Longlegs

• My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive
• One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024
• Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet

Follow Us on Social Media

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• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch 
• Obsessive Viewer
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
• As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Mic Info

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

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV438

Next Week on the Podcast

OV439 - Alien: Romulus (2024) & TBD

This week, I welcome Sam Watermeier back to the show to review Trap in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Doug Liman’s The Instigators. We also talk about recent news regarding Interstellar’s 10th anniversary, A24’s The Drama casting, and more.

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• News - 08:40

Feature Review

• Thoughts on Shyamalan - 23:58
• Trap (2024) - 39:10
• Spoiler - 1:13:22

Secondary Review

• The Instigators (2024) - 1:51:50

Potpourri

• Sam: Final Girl: Halloween (2024) - 2:04:59
• Sam: The Snowman (2017) - 2:07:40
• Matt: 25th Hour (2002) - 2:10:43

• Closing the Ep - 2:16:34
• Patreon Clip - 2:18:11

Related Links

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ 10th Anniversary Re-Release Moves to December
• Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in Early Negotiations to Star in A24’s ‘The Drama’
• Taylor Swift Cancels Eras Tour Concerts in Vienna After Terrorist Plot Thwarted and Arrests Made
• ‘Instigators’ Star Jack Harlow Admits Acting ‘Is Harder Than I Thought’ After Movie Debut in ‘White Men Can’t Jump’: ‘I’ve Got to Get Better’

• Sam’s Letterboxd
• Sam’s Writing on MidwestFilmJournal.com
• Sam’s Review of Trap (2024)
• Scene by Scene: The Matrix Series
• No Sleep October: The Sixth Sense

• My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive
• One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024
• Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet

Follow Us on Social Media

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• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch 
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• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
• As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Mic Info

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

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV437

Next Week on the Podcast

OV438 - Borderlands (2024) & Cuckoo (2024)

This week, I welcome Joe Shearer back to the show to review Deadpool & Wolverine in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Oddity. We also talk about recent news regarding the future of the MCU, Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, Robert Downey Jr, and more.

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Joe on The Speedway Murders - 12:54
• News - 30:53

Feature Review

• Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) - 54:50
• Spoiler - 1:29:11

Secondary Review

• Oddity (2024) - 2:09:47

• Closing the Ep - 2:39:50
• Patreon Clip - 2:43:12

Related Links

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• Robert Downey Jr. Sets Marvel Return as Doctor Doom in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

• Joe’s Letterboxd
• Joe’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal
• Joe's Review of The River Wild (1994)
• Joe's Review of The Speedway Murders
• Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast

• My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive
• One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024
• Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet

Follow Us on Social Media

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Subscribe to the Podcast

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• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch 
• Obsessive Viewer
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
• As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)
• Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV436

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV437 - Trap (2024) & The Instigators (2024)

This week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show to review Twisters in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Fly Me to the Moon. We also talk about recent news regarding Severance season 2, Bob Newhart’s passing, a possible 24 movie, Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth, and more.

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• News - 05:43
• Thoughts on Twister (1996) - 36:57

Feature Review

• Twisters (2024) - 43:49
• Spoiler - 1:15:29

Secondary Review

• Fly Me to the Moon (2024) - 1:45:07

• Closing the Ep - 2:03:38
• Patreon Clip - 2:06:33

Related Links

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• ’24’ Film in Early Development at 20th Century, Produced By Brian Grazer
• Bob Newhart, Comedy Icon, Dies at 94
• Russo Brothers Make Big Return To Marvel As They Eye Upcoming ‘Avengers’ Sequels
• FX’s ‘Alien’ Series Wraps Filming, Showrunner Noah Hawley Promises “Something Special”
• ‘Severance’ Season 2 Teaser Unveils 2025 Release Date and Gwendoline Christie’s Mysterious New Character

• Brent’s Letterboxd
• Awake in the Dark
• Brent's Review of Twisters
• Brent's Review of Longlegs
• Brent's Review of Fly Me to the Moon

• My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive
• One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024
• Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet

Follow Us on Social Media

My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X

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

Subscribe to the Podcast

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• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch 
• Obsessive Viewer
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
• As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)
• Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Google Meet

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV435

Next Week on the Podcast

OV436 - Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) & TBD

This week, I welcome Sam Watermeier and Mitch Ringenberg back to the show to review Longlegs in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Ti West’s MaXXXine. We also talk about recent movies we’ve seen, the end of an AMC A-List/Fandango loophole, and more.

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• News - 10:26

Feature Review

• Longlegs (2024) - 20:36
• Spoiler - 57:48

Secondary Review

• MaXXXine (2024) - 1:18:34
• Spoiler - 1:39:45

Potpourri

• Sam: The Stranger (2024) - 1:54:44
• Mitch: Don’t Let the Riverbeast Get You (2012) - 1:57:29
• Matt: Copycat (1995) - 2:01:17

• Closing the Ep - 2:04:19
• Patreon Clip - 2:06:37

Related Links

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• Seven Samurai - 4K Restoration at the Kan-Kan

• Mitch’s Letterboxd
• Mitch’s Writing on Midwest Film Journal
• Mitch's Review of Longlegs
• Mitch's Review of In a Violent Nature

• Sam’s Letterboxd
• Sam’s Writing on MidwestFilmJournal.com
• Sam's Review of MaXXXine
• Sam's Review of Daddio

• My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive
• One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024
• Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet

Follow Us on Social Media

My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X

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

Subscribe to the Podcast

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• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch 
• Obsessive Viewer
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
• As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.4)
• Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet
• Mitch: Internal Computer Mic

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV434

Next Week on the Podcast

OV435 - Twisters (2024)

This week, after a delay, I’m reviewing Bad Boys: Ride or Die in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on the Max documentary, MoviePass, MovieCrash. I also talk about MGM+’s The Institute announcement, season 8 of 24, Blue Streak, and more.

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• News - 04:05

Feature Review

• Bad Boys Franchise Overview - 13:03
• Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) - 26:12
• Spoiler - 43:38

Secondary Review

• MoviePass, MovieCrash (2024) - 59:54

Potpourri

• 24: Season 8 - 1:23:50
• Blue Streak (1999) - 1:35:38

• Closing the Ep - 1:37:57
• Patreon Clip - 1:39:27

Related Links

• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS
• ‘The Institute’: Ben Barnes & Mary-Louise Parker To Star In Series Ordered By MGM+ Based On Stephen King’s Novel

• My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive
• One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024
• Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet

Follow Us on Social Media

My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X

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

Subscribe to the Podcast

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible

• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch 
• Obsessive Viewer
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
• As Good As It Gets - Linktree

Mic Info

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

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV433

Next Week on the Podcast

OV434 - Inside Out 2 (2024) & Am I OK? (2024)