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The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new war film from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, Warfare in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we discuss the new Samir Oliveros movie, The Luckiest Man in America. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 02:37 Screening in Indy - 14:55 News Before the Reviews - 23:47 Feature Review Warfare (2025) - 40:20 Spoiler - 1:18:20 Secondary Review The Luckiest Man in America (2025) - 1:46:11 Closing the Ep - 2:04:01 Patreon Clip - 2:05:58 Related Links Indy Film Fest Jenna Ortega On Why She Dropped Out Of ‘Scream 7' After Melissa Barrera's Exit: “It Was All Kind Of Falling Apart” Fox Gives Huge Four-Season Pickups to ‘The Simpsons,' ‘Family Guy' and ‘Bob's Burgers' My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Immediate Reaction - Drop (2025) - Apr 7, 2025 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025 Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Deep Downey: U.S. Marshals Sam's Review of Warfare (2025) Sam's Review of Eric LaRue (2025) Sam's Review of The Luckiest Man in America (2025) Sam's Review of The Penguin Lessons (2025) 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: 1.5.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV474 Next Week on the Podcast OV475 - The Amateur (2025) or Drop (2025) & Hell of a Summer (2025)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new survival thriller Last Breath in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we discuss the crime comedy Riff Raff. We also discuss the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg and Gene Hackman, more Scream 7 casting news, this year's Oscar ceremony, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 03:01 News Before the Reviews - 16:32 Feature Review Last Breath (2025) - 43:26 Spoiler - 1:06:15 Secondary Review Riff Raff (2025) - 1:29:19 Potpourri Sam: Spaced and The IT Crowd - 1:51:57 Matt: Paradise on Hulu - 1:56:04 Closing the Ep - 2:00:26 Patreon Clip - 2:02:47 Related Links Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl' and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Actor, Dies at 39 Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in Santa Fe Home; Oscar-Winning Star of ‘French Connection' and ‘Unforgiven' Was 95 David Arquette Returning As Deputy Dewey Riley In ‘Scream 7' OV137 – HeartlandFF 2015: Part II – Rest of the Fest with James Sadwith, Alex Wolff, Stefania Owen, Kurt Nettleton, Michael Klein, Michael Covino and more! Odd Trilogies - Ep 97 - Frankenheimer's Paranoia Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Immediate Reaction - 97th Academy Awards - Mar 2, 2025 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV467 - Akeelah and the Bee (2011) & The Girl is in Trouble (2015) - Feb 26-Mar 1, 2025 Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Review of Heart Eyes (2025) Sam's Review of Companion (2025) Sam's Review of Presence (2025) Quill Magazine: 210 journalism movies, ranked 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: 1.5.0) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV469 Next Week on the Podcast OV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, Sam Watermeier joins me once again to review the new Valentine's Day slasher movie Heart Eyes in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new Scott Derrickson film, The Gorge. We also talk a bit about the Super Bowl trailers and commercials, A24's Friendship trailer, But I'm a Cheerleader, Home Improvement, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 02:34 Playing in Indianapolis - 08:45 News Before the Reviews - 14:35 Feature Review Heart Eyes (2025) - 35:30 Spoiler - 1:10:09 Secondary Review The Gorge (2025) - 1:34:36 Potpourri Sam: Home Improvement - 1:50:15 Matt: But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) - 1:58:04 Closing the Ep - 2:04:43 Patreon Clip - 2:06:58 Related Links The Waiting Game - Black History Month Screening at Newfields The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer Jurassic World Rebirth trailer Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning trailer Friendship trailer Paul Giamatti and Radio Silence Team for Biopic on Paranormal Radio Host Art Bell Amy Adams to Star Opposite Javier Bardem in Apple TV+'s Cape Fear My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Review of Heart Eyes (2025) Sam's Review of Companion (2025) Sam's Review of Presence (2025) Sam's Essay on Fallen (1998) Keeping it real: Our recommendations for journalist-focused documentaries 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: 1.4.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV466 Next Week on the Podcast OV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & TBD
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new comedy You're Cordially Invited in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the sci-fi romance, Love Me. We also talk a bit about Scream 7 casting news, Arlington Road, Them, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 02:30 Playing in Indianapolis - 10:28 Scream 7 Casting News - 12:57 Feature Review You're Cordially Invited (2025) - 33:19 Spoiler - 59:06 Secondary Review Love Me (2025) - 1:28:54 Potpourri Sam: Them (2006) - 1:45:46 Matt: Arlington Road (1999) - 1:49:31 Closing the Ep - 2:03:39 Patreon Clip - 2:05:33 Related Links Joel McHale Joins ‘Scream 7' As Sidney Prescott's Husband Mark Ethan Embry Joins Cast Of ‘Scream 7' Scott Foley Joins Cast Of ‘Scream 7' Matthew Lillard Is Coming Back For ‘Scream 7' My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV465 - Burning (2018) & Underwater (2020) - Feb 3, 2025 Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Review of Companion (2025) Sam's Review of Presence (2025) Sam's Essay on Fallen (1998) 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: 1.4.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV465 Next Week on the Podcast OV466 - Love Hurts (2025) & Heart Eyes (2025)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, Tiny and I review Barry Jenkins' new film, Mufasa: The Lion King in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week's secondary review, I'm joined by Sam Watermeier for a review of Clint Eastwood's Juror #2. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Lola's First Movie - 04:05 News - 08:50 Feature Review Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) - 17:15 Spoiler - 36:05 Secondary Review Introducing Sam - 53:47 Juror #2 (2024) - 1:00:33 Spoiler - 1:28:50 Closing the Ep - 1:53:38 Patreon Clip - 1:55:08 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Support Allie's Fight Against Leukemia Odd Trilogies - Episode 91: Kurosawa's Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) ‘The Substance' dominates Indiana critic awards The Waiting Game – Watch Digitally Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Essay on Fallen (1998) Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Obsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis Preview Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 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 Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV458 Next Week on the Podcast OV459 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2024
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, I finally review Wicked: Part 1. Then, in this week's secondary review, I'm joined by Sam Watermeier for a review of The Order. I also talk about news regarding Harry Potter casting, movie news, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Playing in Indianapolis - 03:25 News - 04:57 Feature Review Wicked: Part 1 (2024) - 14:54 Spoiler - 44:20 Secondary Review Introducing Sam - 55:11 The Order (2024) - 1:01:39 Closing the Ep - 1:44:02 Patreon Clip - 1:45:21 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Support Allie's Fight Against Leukemia Odd Trilogies - Episode 91: Kurosawa's Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) HBO Circling Paapa Essiedu For Severus Snape Role In ‘Harry Potter' TV Show Jorma Taccone To Direct Searchlight Comedy ‘DNA' Starring Ben Schwartz & Sam Rockwell Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Obsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis Preview Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse 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 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 Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV455 Next Week on the Podcast OV456 - Bonus Ep - FYC Potpourri OV457 - Y2K (2024) & A Complete Unknown (2024)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, returning guest Sam Watermeier joins me for a feature review of the new Robert Zemeckis movie, Here in a non-spoiler and spoiler section. In this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new romantic drama, We Live in Time. We also share some thoughts on some movie news, run down what's playing this week in Indianapolis theaters, and share micro reviews of The Substance, AfrAId, and Oddity. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Playing in Indianapolis - 09:56 News - 23:10 Feature Review Here - 27:55 Spoiler - 1:01:06 Secondary Review We Live in Time - 1:27:17 Potpourri Matt: The Substance (2024) - 1:45:49 Sam: Oddity (2024) - 1:50:22 Matt: AfrAId (2024) - 1:52:40 Closing the Ep - 1:59:27 Patreon Clip - 2:01:06 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS New ‘Godzilla' Movie From ‘Godzilla Minus One' Director Greenlit by Toho Tom Holland Says Christopher Nolan Movie Offer Was the ‘Phone Call of a Lifetime' and ‘Reminiscent of Spider-Man 10 Years Ago': ‘I'm Super Proud' Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Alamo Drafthouse: WIN FREE MOVIES FOR A YEAR Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Flix Brewhouse Historic Artcraft Theatre Heartland Film Indy Film Fest Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Review of Here Sam's Review of Saturday Night Sam's Review of Smile 2 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) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV449 Next Week on the Podcast OV450 - Bonus Ep - It Ends With Us OV451 - Anora (2024) & Heretic (2024)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, I'm joined by guests Sam Watermeier and Joe Shearer to review Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, Woman of the Hour in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. And for this week's secondary review, Sam and I review Jason Reitman's Saturday Night in a non-spoiler review. We also discuss news about Marvel Studios' release calendar, Mike Flanagan adapting Carrie for Amazon, and what's playing in theaters this week in Indianapolis. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Now Playing in Indianapolis - 09:13 News - 15:54 Feature Review Woman of the Hour - 34:02 Spoiler - 1:08:48 Secondary Review Saturday Night - 1:37:50 Closing the Ep - 2:04:04 Patreon Clip - 2:06:03 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Marvel's ‘Blade' Removed From Release Calendar ‘Carrie' TV Series From Mike Flanagan in the Works at Amazon Alamo Drafthouse: WIN FREE MOVIES FOR A YEAR Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan Living Room Theaters Keystone Art Historic Artcraft Theatre Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Review of Saturday Night Sam's Review of Smile 2 Sam's Review of A Different Man Sam's Review of Blade 2 Joe's Letterboxd Joe's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Joe's Review of Woman of the Hour Joe's Review of Falling Stars Joe's Review of Alien Romulus 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) Sam: Internal Computer Mic via Google Meet Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV445 Next Week on the Podcast OV446 - HIFF2024: Filmmaker Interview - Off the Record (2024) Writer/Director Kirsten Foe OV447 - HIFF2024: Filmmaker Interview - The Waiting Game (2024) Director Michael Husain OV448 - Your Monster (2024) & Smile 2 (2024)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion 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 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) 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)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
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 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) 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)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
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 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) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV437 Next Week on the Podcast OV438 - Borderlands (2024) & Cuckoo (2024)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
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 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) 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)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, I welcome Sam Watermeier back to the show to review I Saw the TV Glow in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week's secondary review, we share our thoughts on Renny Harlin's The Strangers: Chapter 1. We also talk about recent news regarding the Trump movie The Apprentice and the Scarlett Johansson's OpenAI/ChatGPT feud. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 10:00 Feature Review I Saw the TV Glow (2024) - 34:06 Spoiler - 1:00:05 Secondary Review The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) - 1:33:15 Potpourri Matt: The Greatest Hits (2024) (Hulu) - 1:59:45 Sam: Polaroid (2019) (Hulu) - 2:01:34 Closing the Ep - 2:03:35 Patreon Clip - 2:05:26 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Trump Campaign Vows To Sue ‘The Apprentice' Filmmakers Over Scene Of Ivana Trump Rape By Then-Real Estate Mogul Scarlett Johansson Had To Threaten OpenAI With Legal Action To Get Soundalike Voice Taken Down, Wants “Appropriate Legislation” To Stop Such Deepfakes Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on MidwestFilmJournal.com Sam's Review of I Saw the TV Glow Sam's Review of Unfrosted Sam's Review of Challengers Sam's Review of Sasquatch Sunset 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) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV429 Next Week on the Podcast OV430 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & In a Violent Nature (2024)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, I'm joined by my friend Sam Watermeier from Midwest Film Journal for a feature review of new horror film Tarot in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted, currently on Netflix. We also talk about recent news regarding 28 Years Later, The Exorcist: Deceiver, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam - 01:45 News - 17:43 Feature Review Tarot (2024) - 30:23 Spoiler - 54:28 Secondary Review Unfrosted (2024) - 1:11:42 Closing the Ep - 1:38:15 Patreon Clip - 1:42:15 Related Links Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Jack O'Connell Joins ‘28 Years Later' Trilogy From Sony And Danny Boyle Mike Flanagan In Talks To Direct The Exorcist: Deceiver Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on MidwestFilmJournal.com Sam's Review of Unfrosted Sam's Review of Challengers Sam's Review of Sasquatch Sunset Sam's Guest Appearance on 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 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) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV427 Next Week on the Podcast OV428 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) & TBD
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, I am joined by Sam Watermeier for a feature review of Blumhouse's Imaginary in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. And in lieu of a secondary review this week, I am joined by Joe Shearer to discuss the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Pre-review Conversation - 03:28 Feature Review Imaginary - 23:40 Spoiler - 50:07 Sam Outro - 1:29:04 Secondary Section Joe Intro - 1:30:34 Oscars Conversation - 1:32:28 Closing the Ep - 2:22:47 Patreon Clip - 2:25:44 Related Links Oscars 2024: Full List of Winners Brent's Imaginary Review Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Review of Night Swim Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Joe's Letterboxd Joe's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast Hold On To Your Butts: Jackie Brown Hold On To Your Butts: Die Hard with a Vengeance Medium Cool Podcast: 115. Celebrating Black Filmmakers Medium Cool Podcast: 116. Cinematic Love Stories 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) Sam: Samson Q2U USB via Google Meet Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV419 Next Week on the Podcast OV420 - Love Lies Bleeding & Ricky Stanicky (2024)
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, I am joined by Sam Watermeier (of MidwestFilmJournal.com) to review Night Swim (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss Jake Johnson's Self Reliance (now streaming on Hulu). For Potpourri, Sam talks about seeing Fargo on 35mm at the Historic Artcraft Theatre while I share my thoughts on The Wages of Fear. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 04:11 Reviews Night Swim - 17:31 Spoiler Review - 40:19 Self Reliance - 55:38 Spoiler Review - 1:06:24 Potpourri Sam: Fargo on 35mm - 1:28:28 Matt: The Wages of Fear - 1:35:24 Closing the Ep - 1:46:53 Patreon Clip - 1:48:51 Related Links ‘28 Days Later' Sequel in the Works: Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Reteam to Launch New Trilogy With ‘28 Years Later' - Variety David Gordon Green Exits ‘Exorcist' Sequel as Universal, Blumhouse Search for New Director - Variety Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Review of Night Swim Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal As Good As It Gets - Linktree Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd Tiny's Letterboxd Mike's Letterboxd Facebook Twitter/X Instagram Threads Bluesky TikTok YouTube My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive 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 Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.3 BETA) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV412
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
This week, I review Dream Scenario (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review with guest Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal) before reviewing It's a Wonderful Knife (now on Shudder) with guest Brent Leuthold (Awake in the Dark) in our secondary review. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Sam on Killers of the Flower Moon - 03:49 Hold Onto Your Butts MFJ Essay Series - 10:45 Reviews Dream Scenario - 19:56 Non-Spoiler Review - 21:16 Spoiler Review - 48:20 It's a Wonderful Knife - 1:16:33 Potpourri Brent: Poor Things - 1:57:36 Matt: A Thousand and One - 2:07:02 Closing the Ep - 2:09:59 Patreon Clip - 2:12:09 Related Links Sam's Work on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Dream Scenario Review Brent's Work on Awake in the Dark Brent's Dream Scenario Review Follow Us on Social Media TikTok My Letterboxd Tiny's Letterboxd Facebook Twitter/X Instagram Threads Bluesky My 2023 Podcast and Writing Archive Our Theme Song on Spotify Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.3.2 BETA) Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV405
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
In this episode, I welcome my friend Sam Watermeier back to the show to review the latest Scream film, Scream VI and the new Hulu original film, Boston Strangler. We also briefly discuss the Oscars. Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 News - 11:25 Reviews Scream VI Non-Spoiler - 27:12 Spoiler - 57:46 Boston Strangler Non-Spoiler - 1:49:35 Related Links My 2023 Chain Link Viewing Project List My 2023 Podcast and Writing Archive My Review of Scream VI My Review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Mike's Band: As Good As It Gets Our Theme Song on Spotify Sam Watermeier's Letterboxd The Lost King Ew, David!: Existenz Boston Strangler Cocaine Bear Sam's Appearance on Medium Cool Podcast New “Boston Strangler” and nine more films added to Quill's Journalism Movies list Sam Watermeier's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Help Support the Podcast Official OV Merch Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 RØDEcaster Pro II Firmware: 1.1.4 - (Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled), Recorded in the Living Room Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV391
For episode 110, Austin brings in Sam Watermeier to discuss Brandon Cronenberg's, Infinity Pool (2023) and M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin (2023). But first, Austin talks briefly about watching You People (2023) and Pamela: A Love Story (2023), both on Netflix. All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro & Quick Thoughts on You People (2023) and Pamela: A Love Story (2023)6:40 - Infinity Pool (2023)42:00 - Knock at the Door (2023)1:35:45 - OutroPlease subscribe to Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Also, follow us on social media to get updates on all of the exciting things we have coming up!Facebook: www.Facebook.com/mediumcoolpodInstagram: MediumCoolPodTwitter: @MediumCoolPod / Host's Twitter: @AustinGliddenLetterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/AustinGliddenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCloDyC7c094vxCxUDlc0-XQEmail: MediumCoolPod@gmail.com
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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 Guest - 01:39 Sam's Favorites of 2022 - 16:29 Sam's Top Movie of 2022: The Whale - 28:55 The IFJA Top Ten - 40:48 TÁR - 43:32 After Yang - 51:28 Patreon Potpourri - 014 - "Sci-Fi Duos" - Dual (2022) & After Yang (2022) - Jul 6, 2022 Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery - 1:11:15 007 - November 2022 - Monthly First Viewings and Stats - Dec 3, 2022 The Banshees of Inisherin - 1:16:02 Decision to Leave - 1:26:21 Patreon Potpourri - 017 - "2022 Movies" - Decision to Leave, Good Night Oppy, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and Bodies Bodies Bodies - Nov 5, 2022 Women Talking - 1:37:45 007 - November 2022 - Monthly First Viewings and Stats - Dec 3, 2022 Marcel the Shell with Shoes On - 1:41:13 Top Gun: Maverick - 1:45:42 Runner-Up: RRR - 1:53:57 Winner: Everything Everywhere All At Once - 1:58:09 2023 Movies We're Looking Forward to - 2:05:32 Closing the Ep - 2:12:52 Related Links My 2022 Podcast and Writing Archive My Review of Avatar: The Way of Water My Review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever My Review of Windfall My Review of Clerks III Mike's Band: As Good As It Gets Our Theme Song on Spotify Sam Watermeier's Letterboxd Sam Watermeier's Writing on Midwest Film Journal The Whale The Fabelmans A Christmas Story Christmas TÁR Help Support the Podcast Official OV Merch Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 - RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.0.9 BETA) - Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled Sam: Samson Q2U via Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV387
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
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 the Ep – 1:38:54 Related Links My 2022 Podcast and Writing Archive My Review of Fall (2022) – Aug 16 My Review of Glorious (2022) – Aug 16 My Review of Clerks III (2022) – Sept 8 Mike's Band: As Good As It Gets Our Theme Song on Spotify The Movie State Joe Shearer's Letterboxd Joe's Review of Lightyear (2022) Joe's Review of Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022) Joe's Review of Margaux (2022) Joe's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast Sam Watermeier's Letterboxd Sam's Review of The Bad Guys (2022) Sam's Review of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) Sam's Essay on A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Help Support the Podcast Official OV Merch: Our TeePublic Store Obsessive Viewer – The homepage for all the things we do. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology – Matt's solo podcast exploring science fiction anthology storytelling in television's first golden age starting with The Twilight Zone. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies – Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics. Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20, RØDEcaster Pro II, (Processing: DeEsser, High Pass Filter, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled) - Recorded in the Living Room Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via USB in Google Meet Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV382
For our 92nd episode, Austin welcomes back friend-of-the-show Sam "The Movie Man" Watermeier to discuss two classics by Stanley Kubrick, seeing as how it was recently Kubrick's birthday. So this posthumous celebration of birth focuses on 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and The Shining (1980). All that and more on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Intro4:15 - 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)49:30 - The Shining (1980)1:41:45 - Outro You can find Sam Watermeier's work at Midwest Film Journal. He is also a member of the Indiana Film Journalist Association. Please subscribe to Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Also, follow us on social media to get updates on all of the exciting things we have coming up!Facebook: www.Facebook.com/mediumcoolpodInstagram: MediumCoolPodTwitter: @MediumCoolPod / Host's Twitter: @AustinGliddenLetterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/AustinGliddenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCloDyC7c094vxCxUDlc0-XQEmail: MediumCoolPod@gmail.com
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
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 Introducing Sam - 01:04 Featured Reviews - 10:40 The Northman - 11:13 Jurassic Franchise - 26:24 Jurassic World Dominion Non-Spoiler - 36:16 Spoiler - 53:28 Potpourri - 1:18:39 Happiness (1998) - 1:19:00 Lightyear (2022) - 1:37:31 Closing the Ep – 1:43:10 Related Links My 2022 Podcast and Writing Archive Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Batman Forever Infinite Storm Sonic the Hedgehog 2 The Bad Guys Mike's Band: As Good As It Gets Our Theme Song on Spotify The Movie State- Ben's Website Help Support the Podcast Official OV Merch: Our TeePublic Store Obsessive Viewer – The homepage for all the things we do. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology – Matt's solo podcast exploring science fiction anthology storytelling in television's first golden age starting with The Twilight Zone. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies – Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics. Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV372
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
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-Recorded Outro – 2:01:42 Related Links Midwest Film Journal MFJ's "Bats on the Brain" Essay Series Sam's Reviews on MFJ Sam's Letterboxd Account Sam's Scream (2022) Review Sam's Sundown (2022) Review Sam's Jackass Forever (2022) Review My 2022 Podcast and Writing Archive My Review of The Batman (2022) My Review of Marry Me (2022) My Review of Uncharted (2022) My Throne of Blood Essay on Ben's The Movie State My Sanshiro Sugata Essay on Ben's The Movie State Recent Patreon Content $1 Tier 152 - OV B-Roll - "Music of Our Youth" - Condiments on Hot Dogs, Jack's Mannequin, High School Dating, and High School Society - Nov 3, 2021 153 - OV B-Roll - "Erotic Almond" - Belfast, Matt's COVID Anniversary, Spider-Man Tickets, Don't Look Up, and Nightmare Alley - Dec 6, 2021 154 - OV B-Roll - "Tiny Time" - End of 2021, Small Engine Repair, Christmas Shopping, and Some Time Off - Dec 15, 2021 155 - OV B-Roll - "The Alpha Strain" - The Return of Fekkes, Malignant, The Secrets of Dumbledore, Fekkes' Prospective Top Ten, and Halloween Kills - Dec 20, 2021 Immediate Reaction - The Cursed (2022) & Dog (2022) Non-Spoiler - Feb 23, 2022 $2 Tier Book Reaction - Night Shift by Stephen King - Stories 1-4 - Jerusalem's Lot, Graveyard Shift, Night Surf, and I Am the Doorway - Aug 28, 2021 Book Reaction - Night Shift by Stephen King - Stories 5-8 - The Mangler, The Boogeyman, Gray Matter, and Battleground - Sept 1-5, 2021 Book Reaction - Night Shift by Stephen King - Stories 9-12 - Trucks, Sometimes They Come Back, Strawberry Spring, and The Ledge - Sept 6, 2021 Book Reaction - Night Shift by Stephen King - Stories 13-16 - The Lawnmower Man, Quitters Inc., I Know What You Need, and Children of the Corn - Sept 12, 2021 Book Reaction - Night Shift by Stephen King - Stories 17-20 - The Last Rung on the Ladder, The Man Who Loved Flowers, One for the Road, and The Woman in the Room - Sept 21-29, 2021 Book Reaction - The Green Mile (The Complete Serial Novel) by Stephen King - Oct 24, 2021-Feb 1, 2022 $5 Tier Patreon Potpourri - 010 - "Scream Imitators" - I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998), Urban Legend (1998), and Valentine (2001) - Feb 4, 2022 Immediate Reaction - Death on the Nile (2022) Non-Spoiler - Feb 7, 2022 Immediate Reaction - Uncharted (2022) Non-Spoiler - Feb 17, 2022 Immediate Reaction - Strawberry Mansion (2022), No Exit (2022), and The Godfather (1972) Non-Spoiler - Feb 26, 2022 Immediate Reaction - Studio 666 (2022) Non-Spoiler - Feb 27, 2022 Help Support the Podcast Official OV Merch: Our TeePublic Store Obsessive Viewer – The homepage for all the things we do. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology – Matt's solo podcast exploring science fiction anthology storytelling in television's first golden age starting with The Twilight Zone. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies – Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics. Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV365
It's another solo Greg ep with more short, solo eps to come in the future. Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal) comes on to discuss his love of Batman and his excitement for the new film. See if you can pinpoint the exact moment Greg realized he forgot Robert Pattinson's name. Midwest Film Journal - https://midwestfilmjournal.com/author/samwatermeier/
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
In this episode, I welcome my friend Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal) back to the show to review The Matrix Resurrections! I also share the podcast's and my writing stats for 2021 and countdown my Honorable Mentions. Timestamps Show Start - 00:30 The Matrix History with the Franchise - 09:46 The Matrix Resurrections Non-Spoiler - 23:30 The Matrix Resurrections Spoiler - 38:18 2021 Podcast Stats and Honorable Mentions 2021 Podcast Stats - 1:21:08 2021 Writing Stats - 1:25:01 Recurring Cohosts Top Tens - 1:27:02 2021 Patreon Stats - 1:30:02 Honorable Mention: The Last Duel - 1:43:29 Honorable Mention: West Side Story - 1:57:15 Honorable Mention: The Harder They Fall - 2:10:27 Honorable Mention: Luca - 2:24:46 Related Links Sam's Film Writing Sam's Scream (2022) Review Sam's "The Sixth Sense" Essay Ben's Top Ten Films of 2021 My 2021 Archive My Scream 2 Essay My Review of The Matrix Resurrections Recent Patreon Content $1 Tier 152 - OV B-Roll - "Music of Our Youth" - Condiments on Hot Dogs, Jack's Mannequin, High School Dating, and High School Society - Nov 3, 2021 153 - OV B-Roll - "Erotic Almond" - Belfast, Matt's COVID Anniversary, Spider-Man Tickets, Don't Look Up, and Nightmare Alley - Dec 6, 2021 154 - OV B-Roll - "Tiny Time" - End of 2021, Small Engine Repair, Christmas Shopping, and Some Time Off - Dec 15, 2021 155 - OV B-Roll - "The Alpha Strain" - The Return of Fekkes, Malignant, The Secrets of Dumbledore, Fekkes' Prospective Top Ten, and Halloween Kills - Dec 20, 2021 $2 Tier TV Reaction - Foundation - S01E07: Mysteries and Martyrs - Sept 19, 2021 TV Reaction - Foundation - S01E08: The Missing Piece - Nov 19, 2021 TV Reaction - Chapelwaite - S01E08: Hold the Night - Nov 29, 2021 TV Reaction - Foundation S01E09: The First Crisis - Nov 29, 2021 $5 Tier Commentary - The Matrix (1999) - Dec 13, 2021 Patreon Potpourri - 006 - Nightmare Alley, Summer of Soul, The Harder They Fall, and Cyrano - Dec 10, 2021 Patreon Potpourri - 007 - Luca, Licorice Pizza, The Tragedy of Macbeth, and The Lost Daughter - Dec 14, 2021 Patreon Potpourri - 008 - C'mon C'mon, Passing, The Power of the Dog, and Ninjababy - Dec 19, 2021 Help Support the Podcast Official OV Merch: Our TeePublic Store Obsessive Viewer – The homepage for all the things we do. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology – Matt's solo podcast exploring science fiction anthology storytelling in television's first golden age starting with The Twilight Zone. Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies – Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics. Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV362
For our 65th episode, Austin invites Sam "The Movie Man" Watermeier back to the show to discuss The Matrix Resurrections. Sam likes it. Austin doesn't. It's a debate! But before that, Austin and Sam celebrate the late Peter Bogdanovich's life by discussing his 1973 classic, Paper Moon. Bogdanovich died on January 6th and he will be missed. All that and more here on Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast. Enjoy!0:00 - Introduction6:35 - Celebrating Peter Bogdanovich: Paper Moon (1973)54:05 - DEBATE: The Matrix Resurrections (2021)1:51:40 - OutroPlease subscribe to Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Also, follow us on social media to get updates on all of the exciting things we have coming up!Facebook: www.Facebook.com/mediumcoolpodInstagram: MediumCoolPodTwitter: @MediumCoolPod / Host's Twitter: @AustinGliddenLetterboxd: www.letterboxd.com/AustinGliddenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCloDyC7c094vxCxUDlc0-XQEmail: MediumCoolPod@gmail.com
The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
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 Heartland International Film Festival - 30th Anniversary Midwest Film Journal Sam's Reviews on MFJ Sam's The Card Counter Review Sam's The Eyes of Tammy Faye Review Matt's Review: John and the Hole (2021) Matt's Review: The Night House (2021) Matt's Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Ben's Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Ben's Review: Anne at 13,000 Ft. (2021) Ben's Review: Mogul Mowgli (2021) Ben's Happy Valley Essays - Midwest Film Journal Ben's Di$ney Essays - Midwest Film Journal Help Support the Podcast Archive: Ben Sears Archive: Matt Hurt Official OV Merch: Our TeePublic Store Obsessive Viewer - The homepage for all the things we do. Facebook - @ObsessiveViewer - @ObsessiveTiny - @IAmMikeWhite - @nerdster330 - @burger_lurker Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology - Matt's solo podcast exploring science fiction anthology storytelling in television's first golden age starting with The Twilight Zone. Apple Podcasts - Google Podcasts - Stitcher - Twitter Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies - Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics. Apple Podcasts - Google Podcasts - Stitcher - Twitter Loudlike “Mistakes We Must Make” EP on iTunes - Our theme song is “An Eclipse of Events.” Grab Loudlike's EP and hear the full version of our theme. Patreon: As Good As It Gets– Mike's band's patreon inspired by the old Fan Club Memberships from the 80s and 90s. Episode Homepage: http://www.obsessiveviewer.com/OV352
For our 16th episode, Austin is joined by our old pal Joe Shearer, co-owner of The Film Yap. We're also joined by a new friend of the show, Matthew Socey. Matthew is WFYI's film guru and he has a show called Film Soceyology which features criticism and commentary on recently released movies, as well as DVD releases and general film chatter. It’s great! Anyways, today's episode will cover their #6-10! Also, we hear voicemails from Midwest Film Journal critic Sam Watermeier and F! This Movie podcast regular, JB! Enjoy!0:00 - Introduction6:30 - #6-10 / Top 10 Films of 20202:15:30 - OutroCheck out Matthew Socey's show Film Soceyology! Click the title and give it a listen!Also, check out JB on F! This Movie. They certainly have independent and unique views. It's worth a listen.Please subscribe to Medium Cool: A Movie Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Also, follow us on social media to get updates on all of the exciting things we have coming up!Facebook: www.Facebook.com/mediumcoolpodInstagram: MediumCoolPodTwitter: @MediumCoolPod / Host's Twitter: @AustinGliddenEmail: MediumCoolPod@gmail.comCheck out our partner's site: www.thefilmyap.com
Show correspondent Makenna Mays interviews Georgeanna Wade of Young Actors Theatre while Matthew Socey has an epic chat with fellow critic Sam Watermeier.
Show correspondent Makenna Mays interviews Georgeanna Wade of Young Actors Theatre while Matthew Socey has an epic chat with fellow critic Sam Watermeier.
Adam & Larry review the best films of 2017. This week's guests are Mitch Ringenberg and Sam Watermeier, both film reviewers at MidwestFilmJournal.com
Matthew Socey speaks with fellow film critic Sam Watermeier about SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING, BABY DRIVER and films you watch when your loved ones are gone.
Matthew Socey speaks with fellow film critic Sam Watermeier about SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING, BABY DRIVER and films you watch when your loved ones are gone.
Matthew Socey and The Film Yap's Sam Watermeier discuss the new Alien film, The Lovers, Norman and the Jeremiah Tower documentary. Sam chats about the Kevin Costner film The Postman, plus the gents discuss the films of Powers Boothe.
Matthew Socey and Sam Watermeier discuss LOGAN, GET OUT and the films of Bill Paxton.
Matthew Socey and Sam Watermeier discuss LOGAN, GET OUT and the films of Bill Paxton.
Matthew Socey and fellow critic Sam Watermeier discuss THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE and other recent releases.
Matthew Socey and fellow critic Sam Watermeier discuss THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE and other recent releases.
Sam Watermeier fills in for Matthew Socey. To borrow a quote from Elmore Leonard, it's still a real show and it's terrific.
Film critic Sam Watermeier fills in for Matthew Socey today. All that plus Matthew recently spoke with Sammy Terry.
Matthew Socey reviews TOMORROWLAND and discusses LAMBERT AND STAMP with Sam Watermeier. Plus the triumphant return of the segment WHAT IS COBY WATCHING?