The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast

This week, Andy Carr and Brent Leuthold join me to review the new MCU film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day in a feature review. Then we review the AppleTV pickleball comedy, The Dink in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Indianapolis movie events and recent news involving Paramount+'s Clueless limited series, Spider-Man's record breaking opening weekend, Wonder Man's cancellation, and more.
Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Introducing Andy and Brent - 03:11
Indianapolis Film Events - 12:54
News Before the Reviews - 22:36
Feature Review
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) - 39:33
Spoiler - 1:30:34
Secondary Review
The Dink (2026) - 2:09:26
Closing the Ep - 2:25:29
Related Links
'Clueless' Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered As Limited Series By Paramount+
'Wonder Man' Not Returning for Season 2 at Disney+
'Avengers: Endgame' Directors Congratulate 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' for Breaking Their Opening Weekend Record: 'The Gauntlet Has Been Passed'
Christine Taylor Reflects on 'Very Difficult' Separation from Ben Stiller and How They Found Their 'Way Back' to One Another
Midwest Film Journal: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review by Evan Dossey
 
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Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon BB004 - Targets (1968) & Tower (2016) - Jul 12, 2026
BB005 - On the Waterfront (1954) & Sorcerer (1977) - Jul 18, 2026
BB006 - Brief Encounter (1945) & The Apartment (1960) - Jul 27, 2026

 
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Mic Info
Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.7.3)
Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside
Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV512
Next Week on the Podcast
OV513 - One Night Only (2026) & The Last House (2026)

Next episode reviews subject to (and probably will) change

This week, Tiny and I review the new Christopher Nolan epic, The Odyssey in a feature review. Then, in lieu of a secondary review, I share my full Lawrence of Arabia review from my Backhalf Blindspots project on Patreon. We also discuss recent news, Indianapolis movie events, and Barnes & Noble's 50% off Criterion sale.
Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Catching up with Tiny - 03:58
Indianapolis Film Events - 09:23
News Before the Reviews - 15:47
Feature Review
The Odyssey (2026) - 38:53
Spoiler - 1:15:50
Patreon Review
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) - 1:50:07
Closing the Ep - 2:26:05
Related Links
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to Skip Social Media Influencer Screenings
Barnes & Noble Criterion Sale
Netflix Among Parties in Early Talks to Buy Letterboxd: Report
Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' Star, Dies at 78
Christopher Nolan Dedicates 'The Odyssey' to Late Imax Pioneer David Keighley
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My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
The Gotham Project on Patreon
Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon
Backhalf Blindspots 001 - Cool Hand Luke (1967) & Remember the Daze (2008) - Jul 2, 2026
Backhalf Blindspots 002 - Lawrence of Arabia (1962) & Once Upon a Time in China (1991) - Jul 5, 2026
Backhalf Blindspots 003 - Boyz n the Hood (1991) & Menace II Society (1993) - Jul 12, 2026
Patreon Companion Episodes Collection
Indianapolis Theaters
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Kan-Kan 
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Ways to Support Us
Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content
My Criterion Amazon Wish List
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Buy Me A Coffee
Obsessive Viewer
Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies
As Good As It Gets - Linktree
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Mic Info
Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.7.3)
Tiny: RØDE Podmic USB
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV511
Next Week on the Podcast
OV512 - Motor City (2026) & The Dink (2026)

This week, Joe Shearer joins me to review the new DCU film, Supergirl in a feature review. Then we review the Netflix romcom, Voicemails for Isabelle in this week's secondary review. We also discuss recent news, Indianapolis movie events, and Barnes & Noble's 50% off Criterion sale.
Video Version on YouTube

Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Introducing Joe - 03:33
Indianapolis Film Events - 14:29
News: No Influencer Odyssey Screenings - 23:22
News: Criterion Sale - 35:35
Feature Review
Supergirl (2026) - 45:09
Spoiler - 1:11:45
Secondary Review
Voicemails for Isabelle (2026) - 1:40:17
Spoiler - 1:52:44
Closing the Ep - 2:34:41
Related Links
The Complete Kubrick | The Criterion Collection
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to Skip Social Media Influencer Screenings
Barnes & Noble Criterion Sale
Odd Trilogies Podcast 
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Joe's Letterboxd
Joe's Writing on Midwest Film Journal 
My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
The Gotham Project on Patreon
Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon
Backhalf Blindspots 001 - Cool Hand Luke (1967) & Remember the Daze (2008) - Jul 2, 2026
Immediate Reaction - Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026) - Jun 30, 2026
Immediate Reaction - Over Your Dead Body (2026) - Jun 30, 2026
Patreon Companion Episodes Collection
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
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: 1.7.3)
Joe: Toner USB Mic in Riverside 
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV510 
Next Week on the Podcast
OV511 - TBD - Maybe Widow's Bay

This week, Brent Leuthold joins me to review the Pixar film, Toy Story 5 in a feature review. Then we review the Hulu comedy, Never Change! in this week's secondary review. We also discuss recent news, Indianapolis movie events, AI dumbassery, and more.
Video Version on YouTube

Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Introducing Brent - 02:40
Indianapolis Film Events - 10:04
Backhalf Blindspots on Patreon - 11:40
News: Criterion's Stanley Kubrick Box Set - 23:40
News: A24 and AI - 38:34
Feature Review
Toy Story 5 (2026) - 1:05:45
Spoiler - 1:39:51
Secondary Review
Never Change! (2026) - 2:01:17
Closing the Ep - 2:25:20
Related Links
The Complete Kubrick | The Criterion Collection
Google Invests $75 Million in A24 to Develop AI-Powered Filmmaking Tools
Short Bites Podcast - 018 - Kim C. on The Last Rung on the Ladder (Plus Jason's Top Ten Sad Stephen King Short Works)
 
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The Gotham Project on Patreon
Immediate Reaction - Scary Movie (2026) - Jun 18, 2026
Immediate Reaction - Power Ballad (2026) - Jun 13, 2026
Patreon Companion Episodes Collection
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
 
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Mic Info
Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.7.3)
Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV509
Next Week on the Podcast
OV510 - Supergirl (2026) & Voicemails for Isabelle (2026)

This week, Tiny and I review the new Steven Spielberg sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day in a feature review. Then I review the new Netflix romcom, Office Romance in this week's secondary review. We also discuss The Social Reckoning trailer, 24 Jump Street news, upcoming Indianapolis movie events, and more.
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Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Catching up with Tiny - 03:17
Indianapolis Film Events - 17:08
News Before the Reviews - 23:51
Feature Review
Disclosure Day (2026) - 34:28
Spoiler - 1:01:55
Secondary Review
Exit Tiny - 1:25:16
Office Romance (2026) - 1:26:03
Related Links
The Social Reckoning - Official Teaser Trailer
'24 Jump Street' in the Works With Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube in Talks to Return
Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Movies 'Constantly Turned Me Down' and 'If They Asked Me Now' to Direct the Answer Would Be: 'You Can't Afford Me'
Make Some Noise - Rock Star Shouldn't Have Brought This Fan On Stage
 
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My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
The Long Walk Book Reactions on Patreon
The Gotham Project on Patreon
Immediate Reaction - Power Ballad (2026) - Jun 13, 2026
Book Reaction - Nemesis Games (The Expanse 5) by James S.A. Corey - Part 1 (Prologue-Chapter 8) - Mar 2, 2026
Patreon Companion Episodes Collection
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: 1.7.3)
Tiny: RØDE Podmic USB in Riverside
 
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV508
 
Next Week on the Podcast
OV509 - Toy Story 5 (2026) & TBD