The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review Podcast

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review Lance Oppenheim's Primetime in a feature review. Then we review the new Zach Cregger movie, Resident Evil in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Indianapolis movie events and recent movie and TV news, and more.
 
Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Introducing Sam - 01:47
Indianapolis Film Events - 06:48
News Before the Reviews - 11:06
Feature Review
Primetime (2026) - 17:14
Spoiler - 46:25
Secondary Review
Resident Evil (2026) - 1:31:38
Closing the Ep - 1:53:18
 
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Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's Elizabeth Holmes Doc 'You Can See Everything' Detonates the Oscar Race
 
Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd
Sam's Letterboxd
Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal
 
My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
The Gotham Project on Patreon
Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon BB006 – Brief Encounter (1945) & The Apartment (1960) – Jul 27, 2026
BB007 – Thief (1981) & Collateral (2004) – Aug 8, 2026
BB008 – Miller's Crossing (1990) & No Country for Old Men (2007) – Aug 16, 2026

Indianapolis Theaters
Alamo Drafthouse Indy
Kan-Kan 
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Keystone Art 
Flix Brewhouse
Ways to Support Us
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Obsessive Viewer
Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology
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Mic Info
Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.7.3)
Sam: Samson Q2U in Riverside
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV516
 
Next Week on the Podcast
OV517 - Digger (2026) & Verity (2026) Next episode reviews subject to (and probably will) change

This week, Brent Leuthold and Keegan King join me to review Coyote vs. Acme in a feature review. Then we review the new Adam Wingard movie, Onslaught in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Indianapolis movie events and recent movie and TV news, and more.
Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Introducing Brent and Keegan - 02:21
Indianapolis Film Events - 07:43
News Before the Reviews - 11:40
Feature Review
Coyote vs Acme (2026) - 19:20
Spoiler - 1:01:18
Secondary Review
Onslaught (2026) - 1:17:32
Movie Theater Talk Tangent - 1:48:28
Closing the Ep - 2:02:53
Related Links
Follow Withdrawal's Roadshow Tour
Follow Withdrawal on Instagram
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's Elizabeth Holmes Doc 'You Can See Everything' Detonates the Oscar Race
 
Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd
Brent's Letterboxd
Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark
Keegan's Letterboxd
My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
The Gotham Project on Patreon
Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon BB006 – Brief Encounter (1945) & The Apartment (1960) – Jul 27, 2026
BB007 – Thief (1981) & Collateral (2004) – Aug 8, 2026
BB008 – Miller's Crossing (1990) & No Country for Old Men (2007) – Aug 16, 2026

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
My Criterion Amazon Wish List
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)
Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside
Keegan: Headset Mic in Riverside
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV515
Next Week on the Podcast
OV516 - Resident Evil (2026) & TBA Next episode reviews subject to (and probably will) change

In this special interview episode, I chat with filmmaker Aaron Strand whose debut feature, Withdrawal is playing at the Kan-Kan on September 16th at 7:30pm with a live Q&A to follow. We discuss Aaron's journey toward making Withdrawal, filming it in his hometown, touring it around North America, the NonDē film movement, and more! You can follow the film's tour at WITHDRAWALFILM.COM. 
Video Version on YouTube

Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Introducing Aaron - 01:45
Related Links
'WITHDRAWAL' + Q&A WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR AARON STRAND
Withdrawal Film
Follow Withdrawal on Instagram
NonDē Film Movement
 
My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
The Gotham Project on Patreon
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

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
My Criterion Amazon Wish List
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)

Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV514
Next Week on the Podcast
OV515 - Coyote vs. Acme (2026) & Onslaught (2026) Next episode reviews subject to (and probably will) change

This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new Jane Schoenbrun film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma in a feature review. Then I review the Casper Kelly horror movie, Buddy in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Indianapolis movie events and recent news of the passing of Friday the 13th screenwriter Victor Miller, actor Tim Curry, and all-around icon Dolly Parton.
Timestamps
Show Start - 00:28
Introducing Sam - 03:40
Indianapolis Film Events - 04:28
News Before the Reviews - 14:45
Feature Review
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) - 22:23
Spoiler - 1:00:41
Exit Sam - 1:22:40
Secondary Review
Buddy (2026) - 1:34:52
Closing the Ep - 1:49:43
 
Related Links
'WITHDRAWAL' + Q&A WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR AARON STRAND
Victor Miller, 'Friday the 13th' Screenwriter, Dies at 86
Tim Curry Dies: 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' Actor Was 80
Dolly Parton Dies: Iconic "Jolene" Singer-Songwriter, '9 To 5' Star & 11-Time Grammy Winner Was 80
 
Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd
Sam's Letterboxd
Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal
 
My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
The Gotham Project on Patreon
Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon BB006 - Brief Encounter (1945) & The Apartment (1960) - Jul 27, 2026
BB007 - Thief (1981) & Collateral (2004) - Aug 8, 2026
BB008 - Miller's Crossing (1990) & No Country for Old Men (2007) - Aug 16, 2026

Immediate Reaction - The Last House (2026) - Aug 11, 2026
 
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
My Criterion Amazon Wish List
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)
Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside
 
Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV513
 
Next Week on the Podcast
OV514 - Interview with filmmaker Aaron Strand (Withdrawal) Next episode reviews subject to (and probably will) change

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
 
Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd
Brent's Letterboxd
Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark
Andy's Letterboxd
Andy's Work at Odd Trilogies
 
My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive
The Gotham Project on Patreon
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

 
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
My Criterion Amazon Wish List
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)
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