Obsessive Viewer Podcasts
500 episodes listed below
PRESS PLAY
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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Matt Hurt turns new-release reactions into scene-level arguments about craft, performance, tone, and whether a film's choices hold together.
Matt Hurt treats new releases as arguments worth working through, usually pairing two films and bringing guests into a conversation that moves from immediate reaction toward close analysis.
A dinosaur sequel gets credit for its T. rex; your suspicion about its split plot gets heard too.
Press play if you want
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A humane film conversation that treats compassion as part of the craft.
The Obsessive Viewer special episode keeps its focus on a story shaped by medical debt and the strain of handling hard material with care. Richard gets room to speak, and the conversation stays with the people involved instead of rushing past them.
A conversational horror discussion that is strongest when it moves from effects talk into the messier debate around the show.
This Obsessive Viewer episode treats It: Welcome to Derry as a lively, movie-literate discussion that stays strongest when it gets specific about the show's look, its effects work, and the uneasy line between something feeling built and something feeling truly scary.
A loose movie-chat episode that works best on town lore and class tension.
An easygoing, movie literate hangout, this episode gives most of its time to I Know What You Did Last Summer. The best stretch comes when the discussion stays close to the coastal-road accident, the Reaper's Curb lore, and the way Southport's history changes the story.
A calm franchise check-in that sees the film's strengths clearly, even with the split storyline in view.
The episode takes a calm, movie-savvy route and stays watchable without overselling the film. Its best point is simple: it gets that the early franchise had an Amblin feel, and that the dinosaurs still need to be the draw.
A loose, conversational review that sharpens around the Jimmy and Kelson meeting and the Old Nick misunderstanding.
The Obsessive Viewer episode covers Johannes Roberts' Primate and spends much of its time on the Jimmy and Kelson dynamic, the Old Nick misunderstanding, and how performance and writing keep the tension building.
A loose, thoughtful horror conversation that gets strongest when it digs into what makes Weapons land.
Matt Hurt and guest Sam Watermeier spend the episode sorting out why Weapons works. The best stretch comes when they connect the film's horror to community failure, randomness, and the plain ugliness of Gladys the witch.
A relaxed review that lands best on tone, stakes, and DiCaprio's performance.
The episode settles into a conversational review that gives One Battle After Another room to breathe. It keeps its attention on both comedy and tension, and Leonardo DiCaprio's performance is treated as the thread that holds those pieces together without letting the film lose…
A loose, thoughtful double-review that gives the remake conversation room to breathe.
The Obsessive Viewer spends much of its time on the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, using the remake as a way into what changes when a familiar story is asked to stand on its own after the animated version.
Mike Muncer and a different guest dissect two horror films per episode, by subgenre.
AI will effectively split entertainment into two tiers: work by real people versus robot-generated content.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Brent Luthold review the new Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, discussing its themes, cast, and place in the franchise.
Host Matt Hurt presents a special Heartland Film Festival wrap-up episode featuring interviews with the filmmakers behind A Simple Machine and Disposable Humanity.
Host Matt Hurt interviews Andy Redwine, director of the documentary 'The Tenderness Tour,' about the film featuring activist Richard Probst, who wheels across Indiana to raise awareness and funds for medical debt relief.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Brent Luthold review Paul Thomas Anderson's new film One Battle After Another, praising it as a masterpiece with standout performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn.
Obsessive Viewer podcast episode 499 featuring host Matt Hurt and film critic Mitch Ringenberg reviewing the HBO series 'It: Welcome to Derry' Season 1 (which aired Oct 26–Dec 14, 2025).
The Obsessive Viewer opens with its usual loose, conversational setup before moving into the main discussion and then a second review with guest Sam Watermeyer.
The Obsessive Viewer episode OV495 covers Wicked for Good (2025) and Good Boy (2025), with Matt Hurt and Tiny opening on local Indianapolis screenings before moving into the feature review.
Matt Hurt and Tiny review The Naked Gun (2025) and mention Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), with Matt calling the show a weekly podcast that covers two releases plus a Potpourri segment.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Joe Shearer review the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, debating its necessity and praising its handling of disability representation.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Sam Watermeyer review the horror film 'Weapons,' praising its character-driven storytelling and Stephen King influences, while also discussing local screenings and movie news.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Brent Luthold review Jurassic World: Rebirth, with Brent giving it a harsh critique while Matt finds it entertaining.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Brent Luthold review the MCU film Thunderbolts, praising its character-driven approach and handling of mental health themes, while critiquing its marketing gimmicks.
Matt Hurt closes 2025 with an IFJA top-films episode featuring Andy Carr and first-time IFJA voter Logan Sowash, both from Odd Trilogies.
This episode pairs a review of a recent sequel with a second recent-title discussion, and a guest joins in as well.
Matt Hurt reviews Friendship, the 2025 A24 feature directed by Andrew D.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Keegan King review two new horror films: Final Destination: Bloodlines and Fear Street: Prom Queen.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Sam Watermeyer review the new Predator films, 'Badlands' and 'Killer of Killers', discussing their fresh takes on the franchise, family themes, and Dan Trachtenberg's direction.
Host Matt Hurt and guests Brent Luthold and Joe Shearer review Chris Stuckman's directorial debut Shelby Oaks, critiquing its weak script, poor pacing, and lack of character development.
The Obsessive Viewer reviews 2025 horror/thriller releases 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' and 'Oh Hi' with guest Sam Watermeier.
Host Matt Hurt and guest Keegan King review Yorgos Lanthimos's 2025 horror film Bugonia, discussing its themes of conspiracy theories, echo chambers, and eat-the-rich satire.
Matt Hurt is joined by a guest to talk through two recent releases.
Host Matt Hurt introduces the podcast, which reviews new movie releases, and discusses upcoming Patreon content including Severance season two and the film Warfare.
Host Matt Hurt introduces the podcast, which reviews new movie releases and includes a free-for-all segment called Potpourri, and promotes Patreon content including reactions to recent films and episode-by-episode reviews of Severance season two.
Host Matt Hurt introduces the podcast, which reviews two new or recent movie releases each week, and promotes Patreon content including reactions to the Academy Awards and reviews of Severance, Mickey 17, and Novocaine.
Host Matt Hurt introduces the podcast, discusses Patreon content including Severance season 2 reviews and companion reviews of Wolfman films, and sets up the episode's movie reviews.
A weekly podcast reviewing one or two new movie releases each episode, with occasional free-form segments.
A bonus episode of The Obsessive Viewer podcast discussing the documentary docudrama The Speedway Murders with co-host Tiny.
A bonus episode of a weekly movie review podcast where the host discusses his Patreon content covering awards season documentaries.
Host Matt Hurt interviews filmmaker Michael Hussain about his documentary The Waiting Game, which covers ABA players' fight for compensation from the NBA.
Host Matt Hurt interviews writer/director Kirsten Faux about her film Off the Record, which premiered at the Heartland Film Festival.
A weekly podcast reviewing new movie releases with occasional free-for-all segments and Patreon promotions.