Best Obsessive Viewer Podcasts (2025)

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OV492 - Shelby Oaks (2025) & Frankenstein (2025) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer 2:30:59

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This week, Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer join me to review the new Chris Stuckmann movie, Shelby Oaks in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, Brent and I talk about Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. We also discuss screenings around Indianapolis, movie trivia nights, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent…

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13.20 - Unfinished Business 56:35

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Gabriel is living his Kill Bill revenge story and needs help from Sam and Dean to get there. We discuss how great it is to have two Richard Speight Jrs, the Fruit Strip Gum zebra, and how much we missed Jack. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV491 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interviews - A Simple Machine (2025) & Disposable Humanity (2025) 1:59:23

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In this special episode, I share my experience at this year's Heartland Film Festival (HIFF34) before playing two filmmaker interviews I conducted. In the first interview, I chat with director/editor/writer Mark Hoffman and producer Alyssa Roehrenbeck about their film A Simple Machine. Then, I talk with director/cinematographer/writer Cameron Mitch…

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13.19 - Funeralia 1:10:39

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Rowena is killing people before the natural order says they are supposed to, and Billie wants the Winchesters to stop her. We discuss the returning characters, how Jess prefers Billie as death, and who we're shipping because of this episode. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV490 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interview - The Tenderness Tour (2025) Director Andie Redwine & Star Richard Propes 2:09:32

19d ago2:09:32

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In this special episode, I'm joined in two interviews by director Andie Redwine and star Richard Propes to discuss their documentary The Tenderness Tour, which premiered at this year's Heartland Film Festival. We discuss the process of creating the film, documenting Richard's activism, the experience bringing the film to HIFF, the decades long hist…

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OV489 - The Smashing Machine (2025) & The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier 2:08:03

26d ago2:08:03

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This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new Benny Safdie movie, The Smashing Machine in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we talk about Renny Harlin's, The Strangers: Chapter 2. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, Heartland Film Festival, Robert Redford, Heat 2, and more. Time…

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13.18 - Bring 'em Back Alive 1:07:17

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Dean and Ketch try to save the Apocalypse World's version of Charlie while Sam and Cas try to help Gabriel. We discuss how we feel about this new Charlie, how rifts work, and how Mick is still better than Ketch. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV488 - One Battle After Another (2025) & V/H/S/Halloween (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 2:15:54

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Paul Thomas Anderson movie, One Battle After Another in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we talk about the new Shudder original, V/H/S Halloween. We also discuss recent movie and TV news and screenings around Indianapolis. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent…

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13.17 - The Thing 1:05:09

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Sam and Dean go explore a Men of Letters chapter house to find the Seal of Solomon and find a monster that wants to eat everyone. Meanwhile, Ketch realizes Asmodeus is really bad and decides to save Gabriel. We talk about the wasted opportunities, a perfect popping sound, and why Dean must have mocked Sam for his kale. Patreon Bluesky Instagram Tum…

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OV487 - Weapons (2025) & War of the Worlds (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier 2:34:18

2M ago2:34:18

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This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new Zach Cregger movie, Weapons in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I talk about the new "ScreenLife" movie, War of the Worlds. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, Batman, Batman Returns, The Shield and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:…

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13.16 - Scoobynatural 1:08:15

2M ago1:08:15

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A TV is possessed by a spirit, and it pulls Sam, Dean, and Cas into an episode of Scooby-Doo. It's finally time! Martha rejoins us for the episode Jess has been waiting for! We discuss all the things we love about this episode, a mascot costume Martha didn't have to wear, and how much HD TVs weigh. Patreon Bluesky Instagram Tumblr…

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13.15 - A Most Holy Man 56:01

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Sam and Dean seek out the blood of a most holy man and end up dealing up crossing paths with a mob family. We discuss how Cas on a plane should have been an episode, Sam's princess hair, and what did and didn't work for us in this goofy episode. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV486 - The Naked Gun (2025) & Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) 1:36:12

3M ago1:36:12

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Recorded August 7, 2025: This week, Tiny and I review The Naked Gun in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I talk about Happy Gilmore 2. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Screening in Indy - 08:13 News Before the Reviews - 12:00 Feature Review Th…

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13.14 - Good Intentions 52:45

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While looking for a way to escape the Apocalypse World, Jack and Mary find help in that world's Bobby, but he does not take kind to the fact that Jack is an angel. On main Earth, Sam, Dean, and Cas have to deal with Donatello after he's become corrupted by the demon tablet. We discuss how Apocalypse World Zachariah doesn't seem like Zachariah, what…

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OV485 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) & Together (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 1:50:23

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new MCU movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I talk about the Alison Brie/Dave Franco horror movie Together. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing B…

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13.13 - Devil's Bargain 1:13:12

3M ago1:13:12

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Lucifer teams up with an angel to restore his grace while Sam, Dean, and Cas have to deal with Ketch. We discuss the waste of a perfectly good cake, the benefits of going to an angel instead of a hospital, and the returning character that made Jess freak out. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV484 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) & Oh, Hi! (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier 2:06:07

3M ago2:06:07

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This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new slasher legacy sequel/reboot, I Know What You Did Last Summer in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I talk about the new dark comedy Oh, Hi! We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Sam -…

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OV483 - Superman (2025) & M3GAN 2.0 (2025) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg 2:17:27

4M ago2:17:27

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This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to review the new James Gunn movie, Superman in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I talk about M3GAN 2.0. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Mitch - 02:25 Screening in Indy - 14:15 News Before the…

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13.12 - Various & Sundry Villains 1:14:05

4M ago1:14:05

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Sam and Dean have to deal with two young witches who are getting help from a not dead Rowena. We discuss Jess's favorite new character (who doesn't last), Steve Yockey's writing, and more of our spin-off ideas. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV482 - Elio (2025) & A Minecraft Movie (2025) - Guest: Keegan King 2:09:29

4M ago2:09:29

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This week, Keegan King joins me to review the new Disney/Pixar movie, Elio in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we talk about A Minecraft Movie. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Keegan - 02:11 Screening in Indy - 04:43 News Before …

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OV481 - Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) & The Old Guard 2 (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 2:13:39

4M ago2:13:39

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the latest installment in the Jurassic Park/World franchise, Jurassic World: Rebirth in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I talk about the new Netflix sequel, The Old Guard 2. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Sta…

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13.11 - Breakdown 1:12:04

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Donna is back and needs Sam and Dean's help with a case that isn't their normal thing. Until it is! We discuss our favorite insults, what we couldn't talk about for a year, and a better way for these FBI agent to provide his services. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV480 - 28 Years Later (2025) & F1: The Movie (2025) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg 2:21:39

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This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to review Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's sequel, 28 Years Later in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we talk about the new Joseph Kosinski film, F1: The Movie. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing M…

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13.10 - Wayward Sisters 1:57:37

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Sam and Dean are trapped in the bad place and Kaia is the only one who knows where they are. When she decides to trust Claire, it's up to them plus Jody, Donna, Alex, and Patience to bring them home. Riley rejoins us along with Betts to discuss the almost spinoff they and the fandom made possible. And with them are none other than Kim Rhodes and Br…

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OV479 - How to Train Your Dragon (2025) & Echo Valley (2025) - Guest: Joe Shearer 2:07:30

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This week, Joe Shearer joins me to review DreamWorks' live-action remake, How to Train Your Dragon in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new AppleTV+ original movie, Echo Valley. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Intro…

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096 - Movie - The Life of Chuck (2025) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) 1:44:46

5M ago1:44:46

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In this episode, Tiny and I welcome Kim C from The Year of Underrated Stephen King to the show for a full review of Mike Flanagan's new film The Life of Chuck, adapted from Stephen King's novella of the same name from the If It Bleeds collection. Timestamps Show Start - 00:40 Introducing Kim - 02:45 King News and Check-ins - 09:39 Review The Life o…

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OV478 - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) & Mountainhead (2025) - Guests: Brandon Cruz and Chelsea Cruz 2:24:37

5M ago2:24:37

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This week, Brandon and Chelsea Cruz from Our Reel Relationships Podcast join me to review the latest Mission: Impossible film, The Final Reckoning in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my non-spoiler thoughts on Jesse Armstrong's Mountainhead. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis,…

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13.09 - The Bad Place 1:02:55

5M ago1:02:55

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Sam and Dean finally have a lead on Jack, and he has a lead on finding Mary Winchester with the help of Kaia, a dreamwalker who only ever dreams about one other, more terrifying world. We discuss Jess's donut calendar, Jack's theme music, and how terrible the therapist leading the group is. Patreon Bluesky Instagram Tumblr…

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OV477 - Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) & Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) - Guest: Keegan King 1:41:03

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This week, Keegan King joins me to review the latest entry in the Final Destination franchise, Final Destination: Bloodlines in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we discuss the Netflix horror movie, Fear Street: Prom Queen. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show …

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OV476 - Friendship (2025) & Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) 1:40:42

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This week, I review the new Tim Robinson/Paul Rudd film from Andrew DeYoung, Friendship in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on The Weeknd's movie, Hurry Up Tomorrow. I also discuss recent movie news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Screening in Indy - 04:07 News …

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13.08 - The Scorpion and the Frog 1:02:22

6M ago1:02:22

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Hey if it's going to be a monster of the week at least it's a freaking heist! We discuss Powerpuff Girls shirts, how Jared and Misha are going to be on The Boys, and how this team needed Garth. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV475 - Thunderbolts* (2025) & Fight or Flight (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 2:03:17

6M ago2:03:17

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the the new MCU film from director Jake Schreier, Thunderbolts* in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we discuss the new James Madigan movie, Fight or Flight. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introdu…

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13.07 - War of the Worlds 1:05:35

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Lots of bad guys, lots of storylines, and a new Kevin! We discuss why Lucifer seems so weak, the side effects of living in the apocalypse, and the power of a beard. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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095 - Short Story/Novella - The Jaunt (Skeleton Crew) & The Dreamers (You Like It Darker) - Guest: Eric Vespe (The Kingcast) 1:54:40

6M ago1:54:40

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In this episode, I welcome Eric Vespe from The Kingcast to the show for reviews of two of Stephen King's short fiction offerings: The Jaunt (Skeleton Crew) and The Dreamers (You Like It Darker)! We also talk about all things King, The Dark Tower, podcasting, The Stand, The Life of Chuck, and a ton of other things. Timestamps Show Start - 00:40 Intr…

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13.06 - Tombstone 59:02

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Cas is back and Dean is so happy he wants to dress up as a cowboy. Yes, really. We discuss what it's like to visit the actual Dodge City, Cas and Jack's first meeting, and Val Kilmer. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV474 - Warfare (2025) & The Luckiest Man in America (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier 2:08:23

7M ago2:08:23

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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 - 00:2…

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13.05 - Advanced Thanatology 42:20

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Sam and Dean take on a monster of the week that ends up having a major impact on their world when they learn that Billie is the new Death. We discuss how Jess didn't react to Billie, Grand Junction, Colorado, and bad door designs. Oh, and we freak out at Cas's return! Patreon Bluesky Instagram Tumblr…

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OV473 - Freaky Tales (2025) & A Working Man (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 2:06:39

7M ago2:06:39

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new anthology crime comedy from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, Freaky Tales in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the action movie A Working Man. We also discuss recent movie and TV news out of CinemaCon, Val Kilmer's passing, screenings around Indianapolis…

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OV472 - Death of a Unicorn (2025) & The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025) 1:48:06

7M ago1:48:06

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This week, I ride solo to review the new A24 dark comedy Death of a Unicorn in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen. I also discuss recent movie and TV news, Ash (2025), Stella, the Avengers: Doomsday cast, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Screening in Indy - 06…

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13.04 - The Big Empty 1:13:14

8M ago1:13:14

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People are being killed by loved ones already dead. When the guys rule out vengeful spirits they never think that it's a shapeshifter even thought it's definitely a shapeshifter. We invent a new word, discuss the first awkward Jack wave, and question if this therapy is actually healthy. Patreon Bluesky Instagram Tumblr…

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OV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 1:46:26

8M ago1:46:26

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new action comedy Novocaine in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on Jimmy Warden's Borderline. I also discuss recent movie and TV news, Yellowjackets, Opus, 2004's Twisted, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Screening in Indy - 04:30 News Before the …

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OV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 1:51:44

8M ago1:51:44

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new Bong Joon Ho movie Mickey 17 in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the Russo Brothers' new Netflix movie, The Electric State. We also discuss recent Spider-Man 4 and Ready Or Not casting news, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Bren…

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13.03 - Patience 55:30

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Missouri Moseley is back, needs help, and we get a major setup for the spinoff we still wish happened. We discuss how we can multitask, how we would panic if we were stabbed, and wonder what it's like to be in the void. Patreon Bluesky Instagram TumblrBy Matt, PG, & Jess

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OV469 - Last Breath (2025) & Riff Raff (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier 2:05:08

8M ago2:05:08

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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 - 00:2…

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OV468 - The Monkey (2025) & Grand Theft Hamlet (2025) - Guest: Mitch Ringenberg 2:22:27

8M ago2:22:27

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This week, Mitch Ringenberg joins me to review the Oz Perkins movie The Monkey in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we discuss the documentary Grand Theft Hamlet, which is now available on PVOD and on MUBI. We also talk a bit about the passing of George Armitage, Clayface director news, On Cinema at the Cinema, Severance s…

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OV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & One of Them Days (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 2:14:49

9M ago2:14:49

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new MCU movie Captain America: Brave New World in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on One of Them Days, which is now available on PVOD. We also talk a bit about the passing of character actor Biff Wiff, big James Bond franchise news, and more. Timestamps…

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OV466 - Heart Eyes (2025) & The Gorge (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier 2:09:04

9M ago2:09:04

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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, Ho…

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OV465 - You're Cordially Invited (2025) & Love Me (2025) - Guest: Sam Watermeier 2:08:06

9M ago2:08:06

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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 India…

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OV464 - Companion (2025) & Presence (2025) - Guest: Brent Leuthold 2:06:01

9M ago2:06:01

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This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the new thriller Companion in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, we discuss Steven Soderbergh's latest film, Presence. We also talk a bit about the 2025 Oscar nominations, AMC's Screen Unseen and Scream Unseen screenings, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent …

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OV463 - Wolf Man (2025) & Back in Action (2025) - Guest: Nick Rogers 1:55:14

10M ago1:55:14

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This week, Nick Rogers joins me to review Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man in a feature review and then we chat about Back in Action in a non-spoiler secondary review. We also pay tribute to David Lynch and discuss Grand Theft Hamlet. For Potpourri, Nick talks about some foreign language 2024 movies he's catching up on and I share my first viewing thought…