This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new cozy murder mystery, The Sheep Detectives in a feature review. Then we review the Damian McCarthy horror film, Hokum in this week's secondary review. We also discuss recent news and Indianapolis movie events.

• Support David Mitchell's Liver Transplant on Gofundme

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing Brent - 02:05
• News and Film Events - 10:09

Feature Review

• The Sheep Detectives (2026) - 23:55
• Spoiler - 58:38

Secondary Review

• Hokum (2026) - 1:28:15
• Closing the Ep - 1:49:29
• Patreon Clip - 1:52:01

Related Links

• Support David Mitchell's Liver Transplant on Gofundme
• OV491 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interviews - A Simple Machine (2025) & Disposable Humanity (2025)
• The Year of Underrated Stephen King: 167. The Dead Zone with Matt Hurt!
• Pop Culture Jeopardy! Season 2 Teaser

• Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd
• Brent's Letterboxd
• Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark

• My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• The Gotham Project on Patreon
• Immediate Reaction - Exit 8 (2026) - Apr 22, 2026
• Immediate Reaction - Real Genius (1985) - May 7, 2026
• Book Reaction - Nemesis Games (The Expanse 5) by James S.A. Corey - Part 1 (Prologue-Chapter 8) - Mar 2, 2026
• Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

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
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• 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: 1.7.3)
• Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside FM

• Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV505

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV506 - Obsession (2026) & The Drama (2026)

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Radio Silence film, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come in a feature review. Then we review the new A24 horror film, Undertone in this week's secondary review. We also discuss the Oscars, Val Kilmer AI news, Stephen Colbert's Lord of the Rings project, and more.

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing Brent - 02:11
• News Before the Reviews - 17:56

Feature Review

• Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) - 59:00

• Spoiler - 1:34:14

Secondary Review

• Undertone (2026) - 1:51:54

• Closing the Ep - 2:13:45
• Patreon Clip - 2:15:57

Related Links

• Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' wins best picture while 'Sinners' makes history
• Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI to Star in 'As Deep as the Grave' Movie
• New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie From Stephen Colbert and His Son in Development at Warner Bros.

• Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd
• Brent's Letterboxd
• Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark

• My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• The Gotham Project on Patreon
• Patreon Special - Mike Flanagan Remaking The Mist for Warner Bros. - Feb 10, 2026
• Immediate Reaction - Mercy (2026) - Feb 10, 2026
• Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Indianapolis Theaters

• Alamo Drafthouse Indy
• Kan-Kan
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• 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
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• 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: 1.7.3)
• Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside FM

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV504

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV505 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) & Forbidden Fruits (2026)

This week, I've got two feature reviews as Joe Shearer joins me to review the new Lord and Miller film, Project Hail Mary. Then Sam Watermeier joins me for a review of Kevin Williamson's Scream 7.

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28

Feature Review 1

• Introducing Joe - 05:22
• Project Hail Mary (2026) - 18:40
• Spoiler - 57:25

Feature Review 2

• Introducing Sam - 1:36:23
• Scream 7 (2026) - 1:41:26
• Spoiler - 2:32:00

• Closing the Ep - 3:18:49
• Patreon Clip - 3:19:35

Related Links

• Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd
• Joe's Letterboxd
• Joe's Writing on Midwest Film Journal
• Sam's Letterboxd
• Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal

• My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• The Gotham Project on Patreon
• Immediate Reaction - Scream 7 (2026) - Feb 26, 2026
• TV Reaction - Fallout S01E01: The End - Feb 20, 2026
• TV Reaction - Fallout S01E02: The Target - Feb 21, 2026
• TV Reaction - Fallout S01E03: The Head - Feb 22, 2026
• Book Reaction - The Mercy of Gods (The Captive's War 1) by James S.A. Corey - Part 3: Puzzles (Chapters 13-19) - Feb 23, 2026
• Book Reaction - The Mercy of Gods (The Captive's War 1) by James S.A. Corey - Part 4: Turnabout (Chapters 20-25) - Feb 24, 2026
• Book Reaction - The Mercy of Gods (The Captive's War 1) by James S.A. Corey - Part 5: Fissure (Chapters 26-31) - Feb 25, 2026
• Book Reaction - The Mercy of Gods (The Captive's War 1) by James S.A. Corey - Part 6: Small Battles in the Great War (Chapters 32-36) - Feb 28, 2026
• Book Reaction - Livesuit (A Captive's War Novella) by James S.A. Corey - Mar 1, 2026

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
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• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS

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Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.6.8)
• Joe: Tonor USB Microphone in Riverside
• Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV503

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV504 - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) & undertone (2026)

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Gore Verbinski film, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die in a feature review, then we review Sam Raimi's Send Help in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Super Bowl advertising, Catherine O'Hara, James Van Der Beek, and Bud Cort's passing, and more.

Watch the Video Version of the Episode Here

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing Brent - 01:56
• Screening in Indy - 18:11
• News Before the Reviews - 21:55

Feature Review

• Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) - 38:39
• Spoiler - 1:09:24

Secondary Review

• Send Help (2026) - 01:29:20
• Spoiler - 02:00:00

• Closing the Ep - 02:20:50
• Patreon Clip - 02:23:01

Related Links

• Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' Star, Dies at 71
• James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' Star, Dies at 48
• Bud Cort, 'Harold and Maude' Star, Dies at 77

• Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd
• Brent's Letterboxd
• Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark

• My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• The Gotham Project on Patreon
• Patreon Special - Mike Flanagan Remaking The Mist for Warner Bros. - Feb 10, 2026
• Immediate Reaction - Mercy (2026) - Feb 10, 2026
• Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

Indianapolis Theaters

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• 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
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• As Good As It Gets - Linktree
• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS

Follow Us on Social Media

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• Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd

Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.6.8)
• Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside FM

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV502

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV503 - Wuthering Heights (2026) & The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026)

This week, Keegan King joins me for a feature review of Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Then, Sam Watermeier joins me for a secondary review of Johannes Roberts' Primate. We also discuss recent viewings, 2025 movie wrap ups, Letterboxd, and more.

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing Keegan - 01:40
• IFJA on Letterboxd - 05:25

Feature Review

• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) - 11:00
• Spoiler - 40:29
• Exit Keegan - 1:21:56

Secondary Review

• Introducing Sam/2025 Talk - 1:24:47
• Primate (2026) - 1:34:24
• Spoiler - 2:00:45

• Closing the Ep - 2:18:40
• Patreon Clip - 2:21:29

Related Links

• Follow the IFJA's Letterboxd

• Keegan's Letterboxd
• Sam's Letterboxd
• Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal

• My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Gotham Project on Patreon
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• IT: Welcome to Derry Episode Reactions on Patreon

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
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• 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: 1.6.8)
• Keegan: Amazon USB Mic in Riverside FM
• Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside.FM

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV501

Next Time on the Podcast

• OV502 - Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) & Send Help (2026) - Guest: Brent Leuthold

Welcome to The Obsessive Viewer's 2025 Year in Review episode! Mike and Tiny join me for our 13th 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 2025, 2026 movies we're looking forward to, movie watching goals for 2026, honorable mentions, and more.

Video Versions of This Episode

• 2025 Year in Review: Part 1 - Stats & Honorable Mentions - Obsessive Viewer - Ep 500 [Video Podcast]
• 2025 Year in Review: Part 2 - Best Movies of the Year - Obsessive Viewer - Ep 500 [Video Podcast]

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing Tiny and Mike - 02:34
• Thoughts on Our Years - 06:50
• 2025 Goals/Accomplishments - 15:14
• Notable TV Watched in 2025 - 30:30
• The Obsessive Viewer TV Show of the Year 2025 - 41:53

Stats and Stat Tracking

• Our 2025 Viewing Stats - 42:32
• Standouts & Movies We Missed - 1:11:46
• Honorable Mentions - 1:26:03

Top Tens of 2025

• Our Numbers Ten and Nine - 1:36:36
• Our Numbers Eight and Seven - 1:59:50
• Our Numbers Six and Five - 2:30:12
• Our Numbers Four and Three - 2:58:56
• Our Number Twos - 3:28:55

• Mike's Number One - 3:45:55
• Tiny's Number One - 3:52:18
• Matt's Number One - 3:57:01

• The Obsessive Viewer Movie Of the Year 2025 - 4:03:05

• 2026 Movies We're Looking Forward To - 4:05:41
• 2026 Viewing Goals - 4:08:17

• Closing the Ep - 4:09:39
• Patreon Clip - 4:12:12

Related Links

• Matt's 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive
• Matt's 2025 Letterboxd Stats
• Tiny's 2025 Letterboxd Stats
• Mike's 2025 Letterboxd Stats
• Mike White: The No-Hit Wonder - Mike's Substack
• As Good As It Gets – Linktree
• Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS

Podcast Episodes Featuring Reviews of Movies on Our Top Ten Lists

• OV464 – Companion (2025) & Presence (2025) – Guest: Brent Leuthold – Jan 30
• OV470 – Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025) – Guest: Brent Leuthold – Mar 13
• OV476 – Friendship (2025) & Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) – May 28
• Tower Junkies – 096 – Movie – The Life of Chuck (2025) – Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) – Jun 12
• OV480 – 28 Years Later (2025) & F1: The Movie (2025) – Guest: Mitch Ringenberg – Jun 26
• OV483 – Superman (2025) & M3GAN 2.0 (2025) – Guest: Mitch Ringenberg – Jul 17
• OV486 – The Naked Gun (2025) & Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) – Aug 20
• OV487 – Weapons (2025) & War of the Worlds (2025) – Guest: Sam Watermeier – Sept 14
• OV488 – One Battle After Another (2025) & V/H/S/Halloween (2025) – Guest: Brent Leuthold – Oct 2
• OV490 – HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interview – The Tenderness Tour (2025) Director Andie Redwine & Star Richard Propes – Oct 16
• OV491 – HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interviews – A Simple Machine (2025) & Disposable Humanity (2025) – Oct 21
• OV496 – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) & Eternity (2025) – Guest: Brent Leuthold – Dec 12
• OV497 – The Long Walk (2025) & The Plague (2025) – Guest: Joe Shearer – Dec 30
• OV498 – IFJA Ten Best Films of 2025 – Guests: Andy Carr and Logan Sowash – Dec 31

Mike's Top Ten List

1. Eternity
2. Sinners
3. Marty Supreme
4. The Long Walk
5. The Life of Chuck
6. Superman
7. The Ugly Stepsister
8. Weapons
9. Companion
10. Friendship

Tiny's Top Ten List

1. Eddington
2. Wake Up Dead Man
3. Superman
4. The Life of Chuck
5. Mickey 17
6. Weapons
7. One Battle After Another
8. 28 Years Later
9. Sinners
10. The Naked Gun

Matt's Top Ten List

1. The Life of Chuck
2. 28 Years Later
3. Superman
4. Marty Supreme
5. Sinners
6. One Battle After Another
7. Weapons
8. Friendship
9. The Plague
10. Bob Trevino Likes It

Indianapolis Theaters

• Alamo Drafthouse Indy
• Kan-Kan
• Living Room Theaters
• Keystone Art
• Flix Brewhouse

• Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
• Official OV Merch
• Obsessive Viewer
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• Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies

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Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.6.8)
• Mike: Blue Snowball via USB in Riverside.FM
• Tiny: Podmic USB via USB in Riverside.FM

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV500

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV501 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) & Primate (2026)

This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to kick off 2026 with a review of the first season of IT: Welcome to Derry. We also discuss some things Mitch has watched recently including the worst biopic he's seen and more.

Watch the Video Version of the Episode Here

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28

• Introducing Mitch - 03:15

• Screening in Indy - 23:56

Feature Review

• IT: Welcome to Derry (Season 1) - 24:59
• Spoiler - 58:36

• Closing the Ep - 2:03:16
• Patreon Clip - 2:05:33

Related Links

• 'It: Welcome to Derry' Hits 5.8 Million Viewers and 'I Love L.A.' Reaches 1 Million, Two Series Highs for HBO

• Mitch's Letterboxd
• Mitch's Writing on Midwest Film Journal
• My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• IT: Welcome to Derry Episode Reactions on Patreon
• Patreon Potpourri - 035 - "Awards Season 2025" - Splitsville (2025), Bob Trevino Likes It (2025), If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025), and The Perfect Neighbor (2025) - Nov 17-Dec 24, 2025
• Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

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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• Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd

Mic Info

• Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.6.8)
• Mitch: Blue Yeti in Riverside FM

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV499

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV500 - 2025 Year in Review - Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats

In this final episode of 2025, I welcome my friends and IFJA colleagues Andy Carr and Logan Sowash from Odd Trilogies to the show to help me close out the year with a breakdown of the Indiana Film Journalists Association's Ten Best Films of 2025.

Watch the Video Version of the Episode Here

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing the Guests - 02:30
• IFJA Thoughts - 08:38

Best Film Finalists

• Bob Trevino Likes It - 15:12
• Hamnet - 23:00
• The Life of Chuck - 32:25
• Marty Supreme - 43:36
• No Other Choice - 56:26
• Train Dreams - 1:06:15
• Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery - 1:16:17
• Weapons - 1:21:30

• Runner-Up: One Battle After Another - 1:28:37
• Winner: Sinners - 1:32:38

• Movies We Would Have Wanted in the List - 1:41:10
• Closing the Ep - 1:45:10
• Patreon Clip - 1:48:07

Related Links

• 'Sinners' tops list of Indiana Film Journalists Association awards
• Nominations announced for 2025 Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards

• Andy's Letterboxd
• Logan's Letterboxd
• Odd Trilogies
• Odd Trilogies - 116: The Silent Night, Deadly Night Trilogy
• Odd Trilogies - 115: Robert Zemeckis' CGI Trilogy
• Odd Trilogies - 114: The Odd Oz Trilogy
• Logan's Review of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
• Andy's Essay on "The Willem Dafoe Drip Check"

• My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• IT: Welcome to Derry Episode Reactions on Patreon
• Patreon Potpourri - 035 - "Awards Season 2025" - Splitsville (2025), Bob Trevino Likes It (2025), If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025), and The Perfect Neighbor (2025) - Nov 17-Dec 24, 2025
• Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

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
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• 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: 1.6.8)
• Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside FM
• Logan: Blue Yeti in Riverside FM

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV498

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV499 - IT: Welcome to Derry (Season 1)

This week, Joe Shearer joins me to review Francis Lawrence's Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we share our thoughts on Charlie Polinger's The Plague. Joe and I also discuss movie events around Indianapolis, and pay tribute to Rob Reiner and James Ransone.

Watch the Video Version of this Episode Here

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing Joe - 02:28
• Remembering Rob Reiner - 17:47
• Remembering James Ransone - 28:51

Feature Review

• The Long Walk (2025) - 33:00
• Spoiler - 1:03:05

Secondary Review

• The Plague (2025) - 1:22:55

• Closing the Ep - 1:43:47
• Patreon Clip - 1:46:47

Related Links

• Rob Reiner, 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'The Princess Bride' and 'Stand by Me' Director and 'All in the Family' Actor, Dies at 78 in Apparent Homicide
• James Ransone, 'The Wire' and 'It: Chapter Two' Actor, Dies at 46

• Joe's Letterboxd
• Joe's Writing on Midwest Film Journal
• Joe's 2010 Rob Reiner Interview for "Flipped" at Heartland
• Joe's 2017 Rob Reiner Interview for "LBJ" at Heartland
• Joe's Review of The Plague
• Joe's Review of Five Nights at Freddy's 2
• Joe's Glengarry Glen Ross Essay
• Joe's The Firm Essay

• My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive
• The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
• IT: Welcome to Derry Episode Reactions on Patreon
• Patreon Potpourri - 035 - "Awards Season 2025" - Splitsville (2025), Bob Trevino Likes It (2025), If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025), and The Perfect Neighbor (2025) - Nov 17-Dec 24, 2025
• Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

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: 1.6.8)
• Joe: Tonor USB Microphone in Riverside FM

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV497

Next Time on the Podcast

• OV498 - IFJA Top Ten Films of 2025

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Rian Johnson movie, Wake Up Dead Man in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we share our thoughts on Eternity. Brent and I also discuss screenings around Indianapolis, movie news, and more.

Watch the Video Version of this Episode Here

Timestamps

• Show Start - 00:28
• Introducing Brent - 02:28
• Screening in Indy - 09:35
• News Before the Reviews - 17:14

Feature Review

• Wake Up Dead Man (2025) - 41:18
• Spoiler - 1:28:53

Secondary Review

• Eternity (2025) - 1:53:52

• Closing the Ep - 2:18:11
• Patreon Clip - 2:21:06

Related Links

• Nominations Announced for the 2025 Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards
• Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for WBD 'to finish what we started,' CEO Ellison tells CNBC

• Brent's Letterboxd
• Awake in the Dark
• Brent's Review of Wake Up Dead Man
• Brent's Review of Eternity
• Brent's Review of 100 Nights of Hero
• Brent's Essay on The Truman Show for MFJ

• My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive
• TV Reaction - It: Welcome to Derry S01E01: The Pilot - Nov 9, 2025
• Video Reaction - It: Welcome to Derry S01E01: The Pilot - Nov 9, 2025
• Immediate Reaction - Frankenstein (2025) - Oct 15, 2025
• Immediate Reaction - The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) - Oct 24, 2025
• Immediate Reaction - A House of Dynamite (2025) - Oct 15, 2025
• Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 8-10 - Oct 4, 2025
• Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 11-13 - Nov 1, 2025
• Patreon Companion Episodes Collection

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: 1.6.8)
• Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside FM

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV496

Next Week on the Podcast

• OV497 - It: Welcome to Derry (Season 1)