The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast

In this episode, Fekkes and I catch up and review Spider-Man: No Way Home . I was originally going to double up and pair this with a review of The Matrix Resurrections , but we went long enough to make this it's own standalone episode!   Timestamps Show Start - 00:30 Welcome back, Fekkes - 02:15 The Northman Trailer - 12:43   Spider-Man Retrospective - 14:49 Spider-Man: No Way Home (Non-Spoiler) -...

In this episode, Tiny and I discuss the IFJA nominations and the news of a Villeneuve adaptation of Rendezvous with Rama before diving into some Extended Potpourri! We then round out the episode with special post-screening recordings discussing West Side Story and Nightmare Alley .   Timestamps Show Start - 00:30 IFJA Nominations - 03:53 Denis Villeneuve News - 10:47 Extended Potpourri  - 17:30 Ti...

In this episode, Ben and I discuss several 2021 releases we have watched in preparation for the IFJA end of year awards voting.   Timestamps Show Start - 00:31 Ben's New Website - 02:18 FYC Potpourri  - 12:41 Matt: Being the Ricardos - 12:51 Ben: The Card Counter - 21:40 Matt: Spencer - 30:14 Ben: House of Gucci - 39:19 Matt: No Man of God - 47:43 Ben: The Lost Daughter - 53:24 Matt: The Eyes of T...

In this episode, Mike and I catch up and chat about our Shocktober horror movie viewings for this year.   Timestamps Show Start - 00:55 Mike's Expectations for Dune - 05:05 Scream Trailer - 14:30 Shocktober 2021  - 27:20 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:25:58 Related Links Scream (2022) Trailer Recent Patreon Content   $1 Tier 148 - TJ B-Roll - "Poor Little Laptop Angel: A MacBook Story" - The Continuity of...

In this episode, Tiny, Ben, and I review Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated adaptation of Dune . We also discuss the tragedy that occurred on the set of Rust , and the announcement of Dune: Part Two .   Timestamps Show Start - 00:33 News - 12:02 Dune  - 42:56 Non-Spoiler - 45:07 Spoiler - 1:40:56   Closing the Ep - 2:23:24 Patreon Stinger - 2:25:10 Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:26:30 Related Links Mat...

In this episode, Ben and I review Ridley Scott's The Last Duel and Fran Kranz's directorial debut, Mass . We also discuss Halloween Kills , this year's Heartland Film Festival and more.   Timestamps Show Start - 00:30 The Last Duel  - 15:48 Non-Spoiler - 17:24 Spoiler - 37:48 Mass - 50:39   Potpourri - 1:19:15 HIFF2021: The French Dispatch - 1:19:30 HIFF2021: King Richard - 1:26:40 HIFF2021: The P...

In this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C from The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast onto the show to chat about the magic of Mike Flanagan and his latest limited series, Midnight Mass .   Timestamps Show Start - 00:34 Midnight Mass  - 18:06 Non-Spoiler - 20:30 Spoiler - 1:05:56   Closing the Ep - 1:36:16 Patreon Stinger - 1:38:59 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:40:44 Related Links The Year of Under...

In this episode, Ben and I review Clint Eastwood's latest film, Cry Macho and the feature film adaptation of the Tony Award winning musical, Dear Evan Hansen . We also briefly discuss the Emmys, a busy October at the movies, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:30 Emmys - 06:42 Upcoming Movies - 18:49 Cry Macho Non-Spoiler - 31:11 Spoiler - 51:31   Dear Evan Hansen Non-Spoiler - 1:06:31 Spoiler -...

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 Heartlan...

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 - 00:3...

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 - 2:02:2...

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 Matt's Review: Fe...

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...

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...

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 The Living Room Theater Indy...

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 Closi...

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...

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 (1...

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...

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 Re...

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 R...

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 Ben's Review of The Snyder Cut Ezra Miller Appears to Choke...

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 th...

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 Buy an Obsessiv...

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 D...