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The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
Obsessive Viewer Podcasts
Join hosts Matt, Tiny, and Mike as they talk about their love of movies and television. Each episode covers a specific topic (be it genre, trope, movie or show) and then ends with a "Potpourri" section where the hosts discuss what they've been watching lately or are looking forward to watching in the future. Past topics include Nickelodeon in the 90s, Notable Movie Theater Experiences, TV One Season Wonders, TV Dads, War Movies, Car Movies, and Teen Coming of Age Movies. The hosts also do oc ...
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OV389 - Knock at the Cabin (2023) & You People (2023) - The Big Racket (1976) and Stone Cold (1991) - Guest: Nick Rogers (Midwest Film Journal)
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In this episode, I welcome my friend Nick Rogers (from MidwestFilmJournal.com) onto the show to review M. Night Shyamalan's new film, Knock at the Cabin and the new Netflix comedy, You People. For potpourri, Nick shares his thoughts on 1976's The Big Racket while I unveil my Chain Link Viewing Project and share my thoughts on 1991's Stone Cold. Bec…
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OV388 - 2022 Year in Review – Best Movies of the Year and Viewing Stats
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Happy New Year and welcome to The Obsessive Viewer’s 2022 Year in Review episode! It’s our annual episode where Tiny, Mike, and I share our movie viewing stats for the year and our top ten favorite movies lists. So join us as we reflect on another year in our TENTH Year in Review episode! Become a patron at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer to support th…
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OV387 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2022 - Guest: Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal)
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In this episode, I welcome my friend Sam Watermeier back to the show to help me close out the year with a breakdown of the Indiana Film Journalists Association top films of 2022. We also go over Sam's personal top ten list. Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Introducing the Gues…
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OV386 - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) & Smile (2022) - Guests: Andy Carr (Odd Trilogies Podcast & Film Yap) and Mitch Ringenberg (Midwest Film Journal)
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In this episode, I welcome my friends Andy Carr and Mitch Ringenberg back to the show to review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Smile! Then, in a Potpourri segment, Andy and I briefly talk about The Menu and Bones and All. Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Introducing the…
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OV385 - Halloween Ends (2022) & V/H/S/99 (2022) - Guests: Brent Leuthold (AwakeInTheDark.com) and Joe Shearer (Medium Cool Podcast and Midwest Film Journal Contributor)
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In this episode, I welcome my friends Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer back to the show to review the new "spooktacular Shocktober" releases Halloween Ends and V/H/S/99! Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Introducing the Guests - 01:57 Recent Trailers - 12:05 Reviews - 19:08 Hallo…
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OV384 - HIFF2022: What We Do Next, Waiting for the Light to Change, Because We're Family, The Wind and the Reckoning, The Moon & Back, and more
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In this episode, Ben and I share our thoughts on some of the films playing at this year's Heartland Film Festival both virtually and in-person in Indianapolis October 6th-16th. For more information on Heartland Film Festival, visit HeartlandFilm.org. Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start –…
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OV383 - Dark - Season 1, Episodes 1-2: "Secrets" & "Lies" (Patreon Reviews)
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In this special episode, I am releasing the first 2 episodes of my Patreon-Exclusive episode reviews of Netflix's Dark here on the main feed. To hear my thoughts on the rest of the series, you’ll need to sign up to our Patreon at the $2 or higher levels at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Dark, Episode 1 - Secrets - 09:30 …
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OV382 - Clerks III (2022) & Blonde (2022) - Guests: Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal) and Joe Shearer (Medium Cool Podcast and Midwest Film Journal Contributor)
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In this episode, I welcome my friends Sam Watermeier and Joe Shearer back to the show to review the new releases Clerks III and Blonde. Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Clerks III (2022) – 03:15 Spoiler Review – 39:06 Blonde (2022) – 1:08:10 Spoiler Review – 1:22:26 Closing th…
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OV381 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 15 - M (1931), The Color Purple (1985), and Magnolia (1999)
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In this episode, we continue our journey through Roger Ebert’s “Great Movies” list with reviews of M, The Color Purple, and Magnolia! We also discuss Robert Zemekis, Pinocchio, and the recent passing of Jean-Luc Godard. Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Robert Zemekis and Pinoc…
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OV380 - Extended Potpourri - The Terminal List, House of the Dragon, Downton Abbey, The Rehearsal, Uncharted, Glorious, Severance, and Not Okay
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In this episode, Tiny and I go back and forth in an Extended Potpourri episode where we share our thoughts on The Rehearsal, Uncharted, Glorious, House of the Dragon, and more. Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Extended Potpourri - 02:20 Tiny: The Terminal List Season 1 - 03:46…
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OV379 - Fall (2022) & Day Shift (2022)
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In this episode, Ben and I review the new acrophobic thriller, Fall (currently in theaters) and round out the episode with a review of J.J. Perry's Day Shift (available on Netflix). Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Spielberg Talk - 04:25 Reviews - 14:17 Fall (2022) - 14:50 Non…
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OV378 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 14 - The Red Shoes (1948), The Godfather Part II (1974), and Dark City (1998)
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In this episode, we continue our journey through Roger Ebert’s “Great Movies” list with reviews of The Red Shoes, The Godfather Part II, and Dark City! We also discuss the recent news regarding changes at Warner Bros and HBOMax. Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Batgirl and HBO…
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OV377 - Vengeance (2022) & Prey (2022) - Guests: Andy Carr (Odd Trilogies Podcast) & Joe Shearer (Medium Cool Podcast and Midwest Film Journal)
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In this episode, I am joined by my friends and IFJA colleagues Andy Carr and Joe Shearer to review B.J. Novak's film, Vengeance ( currently in theaters) and round out the episode with a review of Dan Trachtenberg's Prey (Hulu). Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Reviews - 08:02 …
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OV376 - Nope (2022) & Don't Make Me Go (2022)
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In this episode Tiny and I review Jordan Peele's latest, Nope (in theaters) and round out the episode with a review of Hannah Marks' Don't Make Me Go (Amazon Prime). Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 with RØDEcaster Pro (DeEsser enabled) and Klark Teknik Mic Booster CM-2 Tin…
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OV375 - Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) & Hustle (2022)
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In this episode Tiny, Ben, and I review Thor: Love and Thunder and the new Happy Madison Netflix movie, Hustle. Become a patron for exclusive content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Mic Info: ElectroVoice RE20 with RØDEcaster Pro and Klark Teknik Mic Booster CM-2 Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Reviews - 11:37 Thor: Love and Thunder - 12:58 Spoiler R…
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OV374 - Stranger Things 4, Vol. 1 (Patreon Reviews)
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In this special episode, I am releasing all of my Patreon-Exclusive episode reviews of Stranger Things 4, Vol. 1 on the main feed. Listen to me share the highs and lows of the seven episodes that were released on May 27 in preparation for Vol. 2, which releases on July 1st. To hear my thoughts on Vol. 2, you'll need to sign up to our Patreon at the…
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OV373 - The Black Phone (2022) & Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) - Guests: Andy Carr (Odd Trilogies Podcast) & Brent Leuthold (Awake In the Dark)
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In this episode, I welcome my friends Andy Carr (Odd Trilogies Podcast) and Brent Leuthold (AwakeInTheDark.com) back to the show to review Scott Derrickson's The Black Phone and Cooper Raiff's Cha Cha Real Smooth. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Introducing Andy and Brent - 01:24 Featured Reviews - 05:45 The Black Phone (2022) Non-Spoiler - 07:40 Spo…
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OV372 - The Northman (2022) & Jurassic World: Dominion (2022) - Happiness (1998), and Lightyear (2022) - Guest: Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal)
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In this episode, I welcome my friend Sam Watermeier from Midwest Film Journal back to the show to review Robert Eggers' The Northman and Colin Trevorrow's Jurassic World Dominion. We also discuss one of Sam's favorite films, Todd Solondz's 1998 film, Happiness and I give a brief review of Pixar's latest, Lightyear. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Int…
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OV371 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 13 - Dr. Strangelove (1964), Persona (1966), and The Godfather (1972)
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In this episode, we continue our journey through Roger Ebert's "Great Movies" list with reviews of Dr. Strangelove, Persona, and The Godfather! Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Joker Sequel News - 02:32 Ebert's Great Movies - 09:30 Dr. Strangelove (1964) - 11:50 Persona (1966) - 38:53 The Godfather (1972) - 1:18:45 Our Picks for Part 14 - 1:54:58 Clos…
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OV370 - Top Gun: Maverick (2022) & Watcher (2022) - Guest: Brent Leuthold (AwakeInTheDark.com)
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In this episode, I welcome my friend Brent from AwakeInTheDark.com onto the show to review Top Gun: Maverick and the new Shudder thriller, Watcher. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Introducing Brent - 01:37 Top Gun: Maverick - 09:30 Non-Spoiler - 13:46 Spoiler - 34:30 Watcher - 1:10:02 Non-Spoiler - 1:11:20 Spoiler - 1:21:07 Closing the Ep – 1:34:37 R…
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OV369 - Men (2022) & Our Father (2022) - Avatar: The Way of Water trailer, Ozark, and Better Call Saul
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In this episode, Tiny, Ben, and I discuss the trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water and review the latest Alex Garland film, Men. We also discuss the new Netflix documentary, Our Father. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 David Cronenberg and Other Topics - 03:18 Avatar: The Way of Water trailer - 14:13 Men - 29:14 Non-Spoiler - 30:28 Spoiler - 49:55 Our…
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OV368 - Extended Potpourri - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Euphoria, Language Lessons, The Gilded Age, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and The Adam Project
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In this extended potpourri episode, Tiny and I discuss a handful of recent movies and shows we've watched. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Non-Movie Banter - 02:34 Extended Potpourri - 09:35 Matt: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) - 10:52 Tiny: Euphoria - 23:19 Matt: Language Lessons (2021) - 47:20 Tiny: The Gilded Age - 55:03 Matt: …
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OV367 - Everything Everywhere All At Once - X, Summer Movie Preview, and OV's New Theme Song
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In this episode, Mike and I review the new film Everything Everywhere All At Once and discuss the upcoming summer movie season and premiere our brand new theme song, A Little Mad Sometimes (Theme from The Obsessive Viewer Podcast) by Mike's band, As Good As It Gets! Timestamps Show Start – 00:41 All About the New Theme Song - 02:07 Summer Movie Pre…
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OV366 - Ebert's Great Movies Part 12 - Rebel Without a Cause (1955), The Conversation (1974), and My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
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In this episode, Tiny, Ben, and I continue our journey through Roger Ebert’s Great Movies List. In this installment, we discuss Rebel Without a Cause, The Conversation, and My Neighbor Totoro. Timestamps Show Start – 00:37 Housekeeping/Feedback - 02:20 Ebert’s Great Movies – 14:08 Rebel Without a Cause (1955) – 16:08 The Conversation (1974) – 43:40…
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OV365 - The Batman (2022) - Guest: Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal)
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In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Sam Watermeier from Midwest Film Journal to review Matt Reeves' The Batman in a non-spoiler and spoiler discussion! Timestamps Show Start - 00:30 Introducing Sam - 02:02 The Batman History with Batman - 16:42 The Batman (2022) Non-Spoiler - 28:10 The Batman (2022) Spoiler - 57:05 Closing the Ep – 1:58:54 Pre…