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The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast

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Heartland Film Festival
Film Criticism
Indiana Film Journalists Association
Stephen King
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Horror Films
Weapons
One Battle After Another
Nostalgia
Film Reviews
Moviepass
The Tenderness Tour
Medical Debt
Midwest Film Journal
Off the Record
Renny Harlin
Reentry
Borderlands
Nosferatu
Robbie Williams

A weekly podcast reviewing one or two new release titles every episode with an occasional free-for-all segment at the end we call Potpourri. Proudly presented by ObsessiveViewer.com. A full archive of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast (as well as written reviews) can be found at ObsessiveViewer.com.

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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 new... more

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.

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Feature Revie... more

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'Ha... more

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... more

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Logan Sowash
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Episode: OV498 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2025 - Guests: Andy Carr and Logan Sowash
Joe Shearer
Film critic and writer
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Episode: OV497 - The Long Walk (2025) & The Plague (2025) - Guest: Joe Shearer
Cameron S. Mitchell
Director and writer of Disposable Humanity.
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Episode: OV491 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interviews - A Simple Machine (2025) & Disposable Humanity (2025)
Mark Hoffman
Director and writer of A Simple Machine.
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Episode: OV491 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interviews - A Simple Machine (2025) & Disposable Humanity (2025)
Alyssa Roehrenbeck
Producer of A Simple Machine.
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Episode: OV491 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interviews - A Simple Machine (2025) & Disposable Humanity (2025)
David T. Mitchell
Co-writer and featured player in Disposable Humanity.
Disposable Humanity
Episode: OV491 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interviews - A Simple Machine (2025) & Disposable Humanity (2025)
Richard Propes
Founder and publisher of The Independent Critic, film journalist and activist focused on social issues.
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Episode: OV490 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interview - The Tenderness Tour (2025) Director Andie Redwine & Star Richard Propes
Andie Redwine
Director of The Tenderness Tour and a podcast host.
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Episode: OV490 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interview - The Tenderness Tour (2025) Director Andie Redwine & Star Richard Propes
Brandon Cruz
Podcaster and co-host of Our Real Relationships
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Episode: OV478 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) & Mountainhead (2025) - Guests: Brandon Cruz and Chelsea Cruz

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Matt Hurt
Host of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast; regular reviewer and discussion host with a focus on film and TV analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • another political podcast

    can’t help but constantly bring up politics & take the fun out of the show. unsubscribes after a couple weeks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DrHectorMolina
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast! Can’t wait til they bring back summer of Sandler

    Great podcast! Can’t wait til they bring back summer of Sandler!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tae Bo Bow Tie
    United States5 years ago
  • A great podcast for movies and TV! My favorite episodes are the Year in Reviews.

    Audible
    5
    Anthony W. Ramion
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    A great podcast for movies and TV! My favorite episodes are the Year in Reviews.

    Audible
    5
    Anthony W. Ramion
    United States5 years ago
  • Fantastic!!

    Absolutely love this podcast,and what’s best is there is almost 300 episodes for me to get through 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aaronj83_
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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#21
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Apple Podcasts
#103
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Apple Podcasts
#150
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OV504 - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) & Undertone (2026) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
Q: What stood out about Undertone as a film about podcasters and sound design?
The film is praised for authentic podcasting sound design and intimate microphone proximity cues, though the story and direction ultimately underdeliver compared to its impressive audio work.
OV504 - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) & Undertone (2026) - Guest: Brent Leuthold
Q: Brent, in non-spoilers, what were your expectations going into Ready or Not 2? How did you feel about the original, and what did you think of this one?
Brent reflects that the first film was a fresh, high-energy blend of horror and dark comedy; the sequel isn't as ambitious but is enjoyable and solidly crafted, especially in its cast and world-building, though it may not surpass the original.
OV493 - Bugonia (2025) & Black Phone 2 (2025) - Guest: Keegan King
Q: What did you think about the performances overall?
The performances by Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons were praised, showcasing a compelling dynamic between the two leads.
OV461 - Better Man (2024) & September 5 (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
Q: What did you think about the portrayal of journalism in 'September 5'?
It depicts the chaos and pressure on journalists in a crisis effectively, though it might have benefitted from a deeper exploration of the contemporary implications.
OV461 - Better Man (2024) & September 5 (2024) - Guest: Nick Rogers
Q: How do you feel about 'Better Man' in non-spoilers?
I think that the monkey conceit plays into Robbie Williams's cabaret-like career and presents his neuroses in an intriguing way.

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