In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
…
continue reading
Content provided by ObsessiveViewer.com and Obsessive Viewer Podcasts. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by ObsessiveViewer.com and Obsessive Viewer Podcasts or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Similar to The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
In The Filmcast, hardcore geeks David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata debate, pontificate, and delve into the latest films, TV shows, and other entertainment-related items from the past week. Weekly guests include everyday bloggers, webmaster luminaries, film directors, and movie stars from all walks of life. You can reach us at [email protected] and find more podcast episodes at www.thefilmcast.com
…
continue reading
Watch what you want, where you want, when you want on whatever device you please. Take control of your TV, Movies and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
The Empire Film Podcast is the official podcast of Empire, the world's biggest and best movie magazine. We bring you all the latest movie news and nonsense, as well as reviews of the week's new films, an assortment of irreverent, film-related chat and interviews with some of Hollywood's best and brightest. New episodes every Friday. For our famous deep dives into specific movies, subscribe to the Empire Spoiler Special Podcast at https://empire.supportingcast.fm/ Love TV? Subscribe to our si ...
…
continue reading
Otaku Spirit Animecast is a series of podcast episodes that focus on Anime culture. Reviews, News, and tons of discussion. Stuff for all anime fans, from anime fans.
…
continue reading
DumTeeDum is a weekly podcast about The Archers featuring fans of Ambridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
The Bechdel Cast is a podcast about the portrayal of women in movies hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus.
…
continue reading
Are you a fan of Game of Thrones? Never read the books? No problem! Check out this podcast where the host, Liz, discusses about some of the things you missed out from the books! If you're interested in this podcast or the fandom, check out the website (https://www.thewesterosiprimer.com) to find out more! Sign up to the newsletter for the latest updates to the podcast or website. Artwork by Art - https://www.fiverr.com/lordoflogos Music by Cloud Road Music - https://www.cloudroadmusic.com/
…
continue reading
Bald Move Pulp is where you can get your fix of robots, aliens, action space adventures, and everything in between; on television or on the big screen. Pulp was not made for serious drama, if that’s your thing, you might be looking for Bald Move Prestige.
…
continue reading
Join Tom Elliot in the Rondo award winning Twilight Zone Podcast. A journey through Rod Serling’s classic television series. With reviews, interviews and readings from The Twilight Zone… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.
…
continue reading
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
))
OV491 - HIFF2025: Filmmaker Interviews - A Simple Machine (2025) & Disposable Humanity (2025)
Manage episode 514838453 series 3559823
Content provided by ObsessiveViewer.com and Obsessive Viewer Podcasts. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by ObsessiveViewer.com and Obsessive Viewer Podcasts or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
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 Mitchell and co-writer David Mitchell about their documentary, Disposable Humanity.
Timestamps
- Show Start - 00:28
- Thoughts on HIFF34 - 03:18
- HIFF34 Awards - 05:43
- What I Saw at HIFF34 - 09:39
Filmmaker Interviews
- A Simple Machine (2025) - 19:35
- Disposable Humanity (2025) - 45:56
- Closing the Ep - 1:51:19
- Patreon Clip - 1:56:42
Related Links
- A Simple Machine (2025)
- A Simple Machine - Website
- A Simple Machine - Instagram
- Video Version of My A Simple Machine Interview
- Disposable Humanity (2025)
- Disposable Humanity - Website
- Disposable Humanity - Instagram
- Video Version of My Disposable Humanity Interview
- The Tenderness Tour Documentary at HIFF34
- Heartland Film Festival
- The Tenderness Tour Film Facebook Page
- The Tenderness Tour Merch
- The Tenderness Tour Website
- The Tenderness Tour Campaign on Undue Medical Debt
- My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive
- My Film Festival Coverage on Patreon
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: A Simple Machine (2025) - Oct 16, 2025
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: Winter Fantasy (2025) - Oct 15, 2025
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: The Tenderness Tour (2025) - Oct 13, 2025
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: Is This Thing On? (2025) - Oct 12, 2025
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: Rental Family (2025) - Oct 9, 2025
- Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 1-2 - Sept 18, 2025
- Patreon Special - Yojimbo (1961) at the Kan-Kan - Aug 27, 2025
Indianapolis Theaters
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: 1.6.6)
- RØDE Wireless ME into iPad
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV491
Next Week on the Podcast
OV492 - Shelby Oaks (2025) & The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025)
491 episodes
Share
Manage episode 514838453 series 3559823
Content provided by ObsessiveViewer.com and Obsessive Viewer Podcasts. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by ObsessiveViewer.com and Obsessive Viewer Podcasts or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
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 Mitchell and co-writer David Mitchell about their documentary, Disposable Humanity.
Timestamps
- Show Start - 00:28
- Thoughts on HIFF34 - 03:18
- HIFF34 Awards - 05:43
- What I Saw at HIFF34 - 09:39
Filmmaker Interviews
- A Simple Machine (2025) - 19:35
- Disposable Humanity (2025) - 45:56
- Closing the Ep - 1:51:19
- Patreon Clip - 1:56:42
Related Links
- A Simple Machine (2025)
- A Simple Machine - Website
- A Simple Machine - Instagram
- Video Version of My A Simple Machine Interview
- Disposable Humanity (2025)
- Disposable Humanity - Website
- Disposable Humanity - Instagram
- Video Version of My Disposable Humanity Interview
- The Tenderness Tour Documentary at HIFF34
- Heartland Film Festival
- The Tenderness Tour Film Facebook Page
- The Tenderness Tour Merch
- The Tenderness Tour Website
- The Tenderness Tour Campaign on Undue Medical Debt
- My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive
- My Film Festival Coverage on Patreon
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: A Simple Machine (2025) - Oct 16, 2025
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: Winter Fantasy (2025) - Oct 15, 2025
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: The Tenderness Tour (2025) - Oct 13, 2025
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: Is This Thing On? (2025) - Oct 12, 2025
- Immediate Reaction - HIFF34: Rental Family (2025) - Oct 9, 2025
- Book Reaction - The Long Walk by Stephen King - Chapters 1-2 - Sept 18, 2025
- Patreon Special - Yojimbo (1961) at the Kan-Kan - Aug 27, 2025
Indianapolis Theaters
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: 1.6.6)
- RØDE Wireless ME into iPad
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV491
Next Week on the Podcast
OV492 - Shelby Oaks (2025) & The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025)
491 episodes
All episodes
×
Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.
Similar to The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast
In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
…
continue reading
In The Filmcast, hardcore geeks David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata debate, pontificate, and delve into the latest films, TV shows, and other entertainment-related items from the past week. Weekly guests include everyday bloggers, webmaster luminaries, film directors, and movie stars from all walks of life. You can reach us at [email protected] and find more podcast episodes at www.thefilmcast.com
…
continue reading
Watch what you want, where you want, when you want on whatever device you please. Take control of your TV, Movies and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
The Empire Film Podcast is the official podcast of Empire, the world's biggest and best movie magazine. We bring you all the latest movie news and nonsense, as well as reviews of the week's new films, an assortment of irreverent, film-related chat and interviews with some of Hollywood's best and brightest. New episodes every Friday. For our famous deep dives into specific movies, subscribe to the Empire Spoiler Special Podcast at https://empire.supportingcast.fm/ Love TV? Subscribe to our si ...
…
continue reading
Otaku Spirit Animecast is a series of podcast episodes that focus on Anime culture. Reviews, News, and tons of discussion. Stuff for all anime fans, from anime fans.
…
continue reading
DumTeeDum is a weekly podcast about The Archers featuring fans of Ambridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
The Bechdel Cast is a podcast about the portrayal of women in movies hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus.
…
continue reading
Are you a fan of Game of Thrones? Never read the books? No problem! Check out this podcast where the host, Liz, discusses about some of the things you missed out from the books! If you're interested in this podcast or the fandom, check out the website (https://www.thewesterosiprimer.com) to find out more! Sign up to the newsletter for the latest updates to the podcast or website. Artwork by Art - https://www.fiverr.com/lordoflogos Music by Cloud Road Music - https://www.cloudroadmusic.com/
…
continue reading
Bald Move Pulp is where you can get your fix of robots, aliens, action space adventures, and everything in between; on television or on the big screen. Pulp was not made for serious drama, if that’s your thing, you might be looking for Bald Move Prestige.
…
continue reading
Join Tom Elliot in the Rondo award winning Twilight Zone Podcast. A journey through Rod Serling’s classic television series. With reviews, interviews and readings from The Twilight Zone… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.
…
continue reading
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
