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The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV481 - Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) & The Old Guard 2 (2025) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis 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 Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:11 Screening in Indy - 12:08 News Before the Reviews - 18:10 Feature Review Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) - 45:19 Spoiler - 1:25:06 Secondary Review Akira Kurosawa: A Retrospective - 1:51:05 The Old Guard 2 (2025) - 1:54:03 ...2025-07-042h 13
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV475 - Thunderbolts* (2025) & Fight or Flight (2025) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis 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 Introducing Brent - 02:31 Screening in Indy - 07:41 News Before the Reviews - 11:40 Feature Review Thunderbolts* (2025) - 40:28 Spoiler - 1:05:40 Secondary Review Fight or Flight (2025) - 1:35:00 Closing the Ep - 1:58:28 Patreon Clip - 2:00:10 ...2025-05-152h 03
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV473 - Freaky Tales (2025) & A Working Man (2025) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis 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, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:34 Screening in Indy - 06:28 News Before the Reviews - 10:20 Feature Review Freaky Tales (2025) - 48:53 Spoiler - 1:10:57 Secondary Review A Wor...2025-04-042h 06
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV471 - Novocaine (2025) & Borderline (2025) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis 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 Reviews - 10:25 Feature Review Novocaine (2025) - 26:20 Spoiler - 52:14 Secondary Review Borderline (2025) - 1:12:38 Potpourri Yellowjackets (Pilot Episode) - 1:29:10 Opus (2025) - 1:33:54 Twisted (2004) - 1:37:49 Closing the Ep - 1:42:55 Patreon Clip - 1:43...2025-03-221h 46
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV470 - Mickey 17 (2025) & The Electric State (2025) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis 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 Brent - 02:11 Screening in Indy - 08:04 News Before the Reviews - 13:00 Feature Review Mickey 17 (2025) - 23:44 Spoiler - 54:34 Secondary Review The Electric State (2025) - 1:24:41 Closing the Ep - 1:48:46 Patreon Clip - 1:49...2025-03-131h 51
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV467 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) & One of Them Days (2025) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis 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 Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:17 Playing in Indianapolis - 06:57 News Before the Reviews - 09:51 Feature Review Captain America: Brave New World (2025) - 31:10 Spoiler - 58:34 Secondary Review 2025-02-212h 14
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV464 - Companion (2025) & Presence (2025) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis 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 - 02:43 Playing in Indianapolis - 10:36 Brent’s Standout Theater Experiences - 12:07 Oscar Nominations - 19:58 Feature Review Companion (2025) - 28:46 Spoiler - 59:05 Secondary Review Presence (2025) - 1:28:06 Spoiler - 1:43:43 Closing the Ep - 2:0...2025-01-302h 06
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV453 - A Real Pain (2024) & Blitz (2024) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show for a feature review of Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I share my thoughts on Steve McQueen’s Blitz. We also talk about Indy’s new Alamo Drafthouse, MadS, From, Oscar News, Red One, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Brent - 02:44 Playing in Indianapolis - 06:14 News - 10:44 Awards Season - 20:29 Feature Review A Real Pain (2024) - 26:06 Spoiler - 51:06 Secondary Review Blitz (2024) - 1:16:59 Potpourri Red One (2024) - 1:34:05 Closing the Ep - 1:41...2024-11-211h 45
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV444 - Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) & V/H/S/Beyond (2024) - Guests: Mitch Ringenberg and Brent LeutholdThis week, I welcome Brent Leuthold and Mitch Ringenberg back to the show to review Joker: Folie à Deux in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, Brent and I review V/H/S/Beyond. We also talk about Heartland Film Festival, Scream VII news and Neon’s purchase of Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Guests - 02:27 Heartland Film Festival - 17:48 News - 28:46 Feature Review Folie à Deux (2024) - 42:15 Spoiler - 1:33:52 Secondary Review V/H/S/Beyond (2024...2024-10-162h 43
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV439 - Alien: Romulus (2024) & Didi (2024) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show to review Alien: Romulus in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we review Sean Wang’s Didi. We also talk about The Acolyte’s cancelation, Homicide: Life on the Street’s streaming home, and news about the digital release of indie comedy, Another Happy Day. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 09:46 Feature Review Alien: Romulus (2024) - 42:05 Spoiler - 1:11:36 Secondary Review Didi (2024) - 1:46:03 Closing the Ep - 2:07:03 Patreon Clip - 2:08:23 Related Links Start Your Podcas...2024-08-222h 10
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV435 - Twisters (2024) & Fly Me to the Moon (2024) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show to review Twisters in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Fly Me to the Moon. We also talk about recent news regarding Severance season 2, Bob Newhart’s passing, a possible 24 movie, Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 05:43 Thoughts on Twister (1996) - 36:57 Feature Review Twisters (2024) - 43:49 Spoiler - 1:15:29 Secondary Review Fly Me to the Moon (2...2024-07-252h 08
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV431 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) & Hit Man (2024) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis week, I welcome Brent Leuthold back to the show to review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga in both a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week’s secondary review, we share our thoughts on Richard Linklater’s Hit Man. We also talk about recent news regarding Mike Flanagan and The Exorcist, more AI concerns, the current state of movie theaters, and more.. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 AMC A-List and Movie Theaters - 04:03 News - 24:20 Feature Review Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) - 42:50 Spoiler - 1:16:42 Secondary...2024-06-062h 00
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV422 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) & Upgraded (2024) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis week, I’m joined by my friend Brent Leuthold for a feature review of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also discuss the latest Alex Garland news and an Amazon Prime Video pricing mistake. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I give a non-spoiler review for the recent Amazon Prime romantic comedy, Upgraded. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 05:24 Feature Review Godzilla x Kong - 28:52 Spoiler - 58:11 Secondary Review Upgraded - 1:15:55 Closing the Ep - 1:28:03 Patreon Clip - 1:2...2024-04-041h 31
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV420 - Love Lies Bleeding (2024) & You'll Never Find Me (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe ShearerThis week, I’m joined by Brent Leuthold for a feature review of Rose Glass’s Love Lies Bleeding in non-spoiler and spoiler sections. We also discuss recent A24 news, Neve Campbell and Scream 7, and more. Then, in this week’s secondary review, I’m joined by Joe Shearer to review the new Shudder film, You’ll Never Find Me. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Pre-review Conversation - 02:35 News - 04:33 Feature Review Love Lies Bleeding - 23:46 Spoiler - 53:43 Brent Outro - 1:16:53 Secondary Review Joe Intro - 1:18:52 You’ll Never Find Me - 1:21:39 Spoiler - 1:52:23 2024-03-212h 36
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV417 - Drive-Away Dolls (2024) & Monolith (2024) - Guests: Brent Leuthold and Joe ShearerThis week, I’m joined by guest Brent Leuthold to review the new Ethan Coen film Drive-Away Dolls in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. And for this week’s secondary review, Joe Shearer joins me for a review of Monolith. For potpourri, Joe and I cover a bunch of rapid fire titles. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Brent’s Thoughts on Dune Part Two - 07:11 Feature Review Drive-Away Dolls - 16:35 Spoiler - 40:04 Secondary Review Joe Intro - 59:40 Monolith - 1:06:22 Spoiler - 1:34:35 Potpourri Joe: Ordinary Angels - 1:47:49 Joe: The Greatest Ni...2024-02-292h 06
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV413 - Mean Girls (2024) & I.S.S. (2024) - Guest: Brent LeutholdThis week, I’m joined by Brent Leuthold (AwakeintheDark.com) to review Mean Girls in a non-spoiler and spoiler review. Then, in our secondary review, we discuss the sci-fi thriller, I.S.S. For Potpourri, I share some brief thoughts about Wong Kar-Wai’s Chungking Express while Brent talks about the new Netflix docuseries, American Nightmare. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 11:00 Reviews Mean Girls - 24:38 Spoiler Review - 52:02 I.S.S. - 1:08:09 Spoiler Review - 1:24:26 Potpourri Matt: Chungking Express (1994) - 1:36:13 Br...2024-02-011h 52
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV405 - Dream Scenario (2023) & It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023) - Guests: Sam Watermeier and Brent LeutholdThis week, I review Dream Scenario (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review with guest Sam Watermeier (Midwest Film Journal) before reviewing It’s a Wonderful Knife (now on Shudder) with guest Brent Leuthold (Awake in the Dark) in our secondary review. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Sam on Killers of the Flower Moon - 03:49 Hold Onto Your Butts MFJ Essay Series - 10:45 Reviews Dream Scenario - 19:56 Non-Spoiler Review - 21:16 Spoiler Review - 48:20 It’s a Wonderful Knife - 1:16:33 Potpourri Brent: Poor Things - 1:57:36 Matt: A Thousand...2023-12-072h 13
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV403 - Thanksgiving (2023) & Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023) - Guest: Brent Leuthold (AwakeintheDark.com)In this week’s episode, I welcome my friend and IFJA colleague Brent Leuthold back to the show to review Thanksgiving (currently in theaters) in a non-spoiler and spoiler review and Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (on Peacock). Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. And visit the Patreon Shop for a la carte exclusive content at ObsessiveViewer.com/Patreon. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 News - 09:04 Reviews Thanksgiving - 18:10 Non-Spoiler Review - 19:10 Spoiler Review - 41:23 Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy M...2023-11-221h 35
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV399 - The Exorcist: Believer (2023) & V/H/S/85 (2023) - Guest: Brent Leuthold (AwakeintheDark.com)In this episode, I welcome my friend Brent Leuthold to the show to review the new horror releases The Exorcist: Believer and V/H/S/85! Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. And visit the Patreon Shop for a la carte exclusive content at ObsessiveViewer.com/Patreon. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Introducing Brent - 01:32 Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour - 05:15 Reviews – 11:42 The Exorcist: Believer – 14:03 Spoiler Review – 52:00 V/H/S/85 - 1:11:33 Closing the Ep – 1:33:04 Related Links My TikTok Account My 2023 Chain Link Viewing Project List My 2023 Podcast and Writing Archive Oppenheimer (2023) The Miracle Club (2023) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Mik...2023-10-121h 38
Awake in the DarkEp. #78 – BarbenheimerI’m joined virtually by friend and IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we take on the Barbenheimer double feature. First we unbox Barbie, and then we unpack Oppenheimer, which are both playing now in theaters everywhere. We also shout out a couple streaming series we've watched recently, including I'm A Virgo (all episodes streaming on Amazon Prime) and Based On A True Story (all episodes streaming on Peacock). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2023-07-251h 37
Awake in the DarkEp. #77 – Fast XI’m joined virtually by friends and IFJA colleagues Mitch and Nick as we buckle up for Fast X, the tenth installment of the Fast & Furious saga. Then we talk over streaming options old and current, including Justified (all seasons streaming on Hulu), Jade (available on Criterion Channel) and Love & Death (season finale premieres Thursday on Max). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2023-05-231h 49
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV393 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) + BlackBerry (2023) - Guests: Brent Leuthold (Awake In The Dark) and Joe Shearer (Midwest Film Journal)In this episode, I welcome my friends Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer back to the show to review the new films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and BlackBerry! Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Introducing the Guests – 03:17 Reviews – 19:38 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – 20:37 Spoiler Review – 1:13:40 BlackBerry – 1:57:44 Closing the Ep – 2:27:17 Related Links My 2023 Chain Link Viewing Project List My 2023 Podcast and Writing Archive Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Free Time (2023) In A Good Way (2023) The Smell of Money (2023) Project Home (2023): 3D Printing the Future (2023) Not Just a Picky Eater (2023) Mike’s Band: As Good As It Gets Our Theme...2023-05-112h 31
Awake in the DarkBeau Is AfraidI’m joined again by my IFJA colleauge Ben as we wrap our brains around the long strange trip that is Beau Is Afraid, the latest from Ari Aster playing in theaters now. Then we discuss other things we've been watching, including 20th Indy Film Fest selection In A Good Way (now available to rent here) and 30 Rock (all 7 seasons streamable on Peacock). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2023-04-251h 34
Awake in the DarkDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesI’m joined by my friend Matt as we roll a 20-sided die of fun talking about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the new fantasy adventure opening in theaters this Friday. Then we branch off into the world of streaming, discussing network classics from Survivor (every season streaming on Paramount+) to Parks and Recreation (all 7 seasons streaming on Peacock). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2023-03-311h 12
Awake in the DarkEp. #74 – 2023 Oscar TalkI'm joined by my IFJA colleague Ben Sears as we talk over this year's Academy Awards, going over the nominations in all of the 23 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from last year's films. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Notes on the 2023 Oscars Every 2023 Oscar Nomiee Ranked 2023-02-281h 53
Awake in the DarkEp. #73 - Hit The RoadOn a very special episode, I’m joined by Breakfast All Day co-hosts and LAFCA members Alonso Duralde and Christy Lemire as we discuss Hit The Road, a family road dramedy now available to rent or stream on Showtime. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-11-1517 min
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV385 - Halloween Ends (2022) & V/H/S/99 (2022) - Guests: Brent Leuthold (AwakeInTheDark.com) and Joe Shearer (Medium Cool Podcast and Midwest Film Journal Contributor)In this episode, I welcome my friends Brent Leuthold and Joe Shearer back to the show to review the new "spooktacular Shocktober" releases Halloween Ends and V/H/S/99! Become a patron for exclusive audio content at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Introducing the Guests - 01:57 Recent Trailers - 12:05 Reviews - 19:08 Halloween Ends - 19:44 Spoiler - 1:18:02 V/H/S/99 - 1:54:50 Spoiler - 1:55:54 Closing the Ep – 2:22:53 Related Links My 2022 Podcast and Writing Archive 'V/H/S/85’ – Franchise Rewinds Back to the 1980s! - Bloody Disgusting Mike’s Band: As Good As It Gets Our Theme Song on Spotify Joe Shearer’s Letterboxd Heartland 2022...2022-10-262h 28
Awake in the DarkEp. #72 – Black AdamI’m joined by my friend and returning champion Jared as we upend the hierarchy with Black Adam, the new addition to DC's Extended Universe. Then we talk over some shows we've been watching recently, like House of the Dragon, whose entire first season is streaming on HBO Max, and The Patient, which is available in its entirety on Hulu. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-10-261h 16
Awake in the DarkEp. #71 – PreyI’m joined by my friend Zach as we talk probably for too long about Prey, the new Predator prequel now available to watch on Hulu. Then we talk over some other things we've been streaming, like the FX teen dramedy Reservation Dogs (also on Hulu) and Official Competition, a showbiz comedy now available to rent and playing at Cinema Center starting this weekend. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-08-122h 04
Awake in the DarkEp. #70 – NopeI’m joined by my friend and IFJA colleague Ben as we peel back the layers of Nope, the latest film from writer/director Jordan Peele. Then we talk over some titles we've been streaming, including the new action movie The Gray Man (playing on Netflix) and docu-comedy series The Rehearsal, whose first two episodes are now streaming on HBO Max. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-07-261h 38
Awake in the DarkEp. #69 – Thor: Love and ThunderI’m joined by my friends Jon and Stephanie as we hammer on about Thor: Love and Thunder, the newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe now playing only in theaters. Then we discuss other things we've been watching at home, including the latest MCU series Ms. Marvel, whose first season will be streaming in its entirety on Wednesday, and the Adam Sandler-starring Netflix sports movie Hustle. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-07-111h 16
The Obsessive Viewer - Movie Review PodcastOV373 - The Black Phone (2022) & Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) - Guests: Andy Carr (Odd Trilogies Podcast) & Brent Leuthold (Awake In the Dark)In this episode, I welcome my friends Andy Carr (Odd Trilogies Podcast) and Brent Leuthold (AwakeInTheDark.com) back to the show to review Scott Derrickson's The Black Phone and Cooper Raiff's Cha Cha Real Smooth. Timestamps Show Start – 00:28 Introducing Andy and Brent - 01:24 Featured Reviews - 05:45 The Black Phone (2022) Non-Spoiler - 07:40 Spoiler - 45:08 Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) Non-Spoiler - 1:10:54 Spoiler - 1:24:10 Closing the Ep – 1:49:26 Related Links My 2022 Podcast and Writing Archive Mike's Band: As Good As It Gets Our Theme Song on Spotify Odd Trilogies Podcast Episode 48 - The Jurassic Park Trilogy Episode 47 - Nic Cage: Action Hero Episode 46 - Modern-Day...2022-06-251h 56
Awake in the DarkEp. #68 – LightyearI’m joined by my in-laws Deb and Dennie Doud as we blast off into Lightyear, the latest Pixar offering now playing only in theaters. Then we talk over some other streaming options like Operation Mincemeat, a 2022 World War II movie now on Netflix, and The Staircase, which is available to watch in its entirety on HBO Max. We also heap more praise atop Severance, whose first season is available to watch now on Apple TV+. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-06-231h 02
Awake in the DarkEp. #67 – Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of MadnessI’m joined by my friend Kate as we get strange with Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness, the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then we discuss some series we've been consuming recently, including Kim's Convenience, which is streaming in its entirety on Netflix, and Severance, whose first season is available to watch now on Apple TV+. I also do a Ja Rule impression that critics are already calling "unfortunate". Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-05-101h 22
Awake in the DarkEverything Everywhere All At OnceI’m joined by my friend Bart as we tax poetic about Everything Everywhere All At Once, the new sci-fi comedy from A24. Then we talk over things we've been watching, including the YouTube channel Are Sounds Electrik? and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, a 10-episode series on HBO Max. We also do some impromptu Nine Days karaoke. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-04-181h 23
Awake in the Dark2022 Oscar TalkI'm joined by my IFJA colleague Ben as we talk over this year's Academy Awards, including the numerous controversies surrounding the ceremony. Then we'll go over the nominations in each of the 23 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from 2021.2022-03-221h 40
Awake in the DarkThe BatmanI’m joined by my friend Matt as we come forth from the shadows to talk The Batman, the new superhero noir starring Robert Pattinson. Then we talk over some series we've watched recently, including Reacher and The Legend of Vox Machina, both streaming on Amazon Prime. I also lose my brain talking about Inventing Anna, streaming in its entirety on Netflix. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2022-03-031h 13
Awake in the DarkTop 10 of 2021I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year that was 2021 and run down each of our 10 favorite films from last year. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Aubree's Top 10: CODA (Apple TV+) Nobody (rent/buy) Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix) Spider-Man: No Way Home (theaters) No Time To Die (rent/buy) Pig (Hulu/rent/buy) Dune (rent/buy) The Night House (rent/buy) Belfast (rent) Malignant (rent/buy) Brent's Top 10: Pig (Hulu/rent/buy) CODA (Apple TV+) Dune (rent/buy) Licorice Pizza (in theaters) The Humans (Showtime) C'mon C'mon (rent) Judas and the Black Messiah (H...2022-01-051h 39Awake in the DarkSpider-Man: No Way Home/2021 IFJA AwardsI’m joined by my friends and IFJA colleagues Nick and Andy via Zoom as we spin some thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home, the latest MCU spectacle now playing only in theaters. Also check out Andy's written review of the movie. Then we discuss the recently announced 2021 Indiana Film Journalists Association awards; the full list of winner and runners-up can be found here. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-12-211h 15Awake in the DarkThe Beatles: Get BackI’m joined by my friend Ryan as we look for a blast from the past in The Beatles: Get Back, a music documentary series available to stream exclusively on Disney+. We also touch on Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), a music documentary film which is streamable on Hulu. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-12-051h 37Awake in the DarkDuneI’m joined by my friend Paul as we spice up our lives with Dune, the new sci-fi epic from Denis Villeneuve. Then we talk over some series we've been streaming, including Maid (entire miniseries available on Netflix) and What We Do In The Shadows (all three seasons on Hulu and FX). We also dunk on Marvel movies and Free Guy a lil bit. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-10-271h 36Awake in the DarkNo Time To DieI’m joined by my friend Logan as we find some time to scrutinize No Time To Die, the latest in the long-standing James Bond film franchise. Then we talk over some new series that we've been streaming, including Only Murders In The Building, the comedic whodunnit series available on Hulu, and Midnight Mass, a horror miniseries available on Netflix. We also mention a video essay which makes the argument that The Rock is a secret James Bond movie. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-10-091h 23Awake in the DarkMalignantI’m joined again by my lovely wife Aubree as we carve out some time for Malignant, the new over-the-top horror film from director James Wan. Then we recap some Sydney Sweeney-starring streaming selections, including The Voyeurs (streaming on Amazon Prime) and The White Lotus (entire season streaming on HBO Max). I also get briefly bummed about Pixies canceling their fall tour. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-09-161h 10Awake in the DarkCODAI’m joined by my friend Taylor as we rave about CODA, a new feel-good family dramedy now streaming on Apple TV+. Then we dive into a garbage heap of trashy reality television (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Love Is Blind, Too Hot to Handle) before talking about an actual show: Kevin Can F**k Himself, whose first season is available to watch wherever you watch AMC. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-08-1653 minAwake in the DarkThe Green KnightI’m joined by my friend Nick as we get medieval on your heinies to discuss The Green Knight, the new Arthurian tale from A24 and writer/director David Lowery. Then we share other things we've been listening to and watching, including the Radiolab project The Vanishing of Harry Pace and the Apple TV+ comedy musical series Schmigadoon! (first four episodes currently streaming, final two in the coming weeks). Nick also plugs his excellent short story series podcast Written and Read By. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-08-031h 03Awake in the DarkA Quiet Place Part III’m joined by my friend Bailey as we dive back into movie theaters to talk A Quiet Place Part II, the new horror movie from writer/director John Krasinski. Then we share some content to stream at home, including murder mystery miniseries Mare of Easttown (streaming in its entirety on HBO Max) and the new comedy special Bo Burnham: Inside (streaming on Netflix). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-06-011h 18Awake in the DarkGodzilla Vs. KongI'm joined via Zoom (an Awake In The Dark first!) by my friend, IFJA colleague and all-around Godzilla/Kong guru Evan for Godzilla vs. Kong, the fourth feature in Legendary's MonsterVerse that's now playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Then we go over a couple additional streaming options, including the still-developing MCU series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+ and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, now available to rent digitally. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-04-091h 02Awake in the DarkTop 10 of 2020I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year that was 2020 and run down each of our 10 favorite films from last year. Find us on Facebook, Twitterand Letterboxd. Aubree's Top 10: The Kid Detective(available to rent) Nocturne(Amazon Prime) I'm Your Woman(Amazon Prime) The Devil All the Time(Netflix) Palm Springs(Hulu) Sound of Metal(Amazon Prime) News of the World(available to rent) On the Rocks(Apple TV+) Enola Holmes(Netflix) Emma(HBO Max) Brent's Top 10: Soul(Disney+) The Assistant(available to rent) Palm Springs(Hulu) The Nest(available to rent) Lovers Rock(Amazon P...2021-03-021h 07Awake in the DarkSoulI’m joined for the first time by my parents Julie and Keith Leuthold as we break down Soul, the latest animated marvel from Pixar that's currently streaming on Disney+. Then we go over some belated holiday streaming options, including The Christmas Chronicles 1 and 2 (both available on Netflix) and The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show (streaming on Amazon Prime). I also make a pitch for The Flight Attendant, the comedy-drama thriller series whose entire first season is up on HBO Max. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2021-01-041h 19Awake in the DarkManksgiving FeastI’m joined yet again by my hunker-down honey Aubree as we give Manks to a cornucopia of new streaming content. Seated at our table this year is Mank, (the new Netflix biopic from David Fincher), The Queen's Gambit (the hit limited series streaming now on Netflix), Run (the thriller now available on Hulu), How To With John Wilson (the comedy docuseries whose full season is now on HBO Max) and Happiest Season (a romantic holiday movie streaming on Hulu). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-12-161h 04Awake in the DarkQuaranstream III: Happy HallostreamI’m joined again by my wife Aubree as we get into the Halloween spirit and discuss some spooky streaming options for your fall viewing pleasure. We talk over the Hulu movie Books of Blood, the Amazon Prime film series Welcome to the Blumhouse, Adam Sandler's new Netflix "movie" Hubie Halloween, the Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor and the Hulu anthology series Monsterland. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-10-291h 06Awake in the DarkPossessorI’m joined by my friend Logan as we infiltrate each others minds to discuss Possessor, the new sci-fi horror movie from Brandon Cronenberg. Then we go over a couple shows that we've both been watching on Hulu, including the FX series Legion and PEN15, whose second season debuted last month. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-10-061h 11Awake in the DarkTenetI’m joined by my friend Matt as we collectively unspool our brains over Tenet, the new Christopher Nolan actioneer now playing in theaters. Then we talk over some streaming options like Lovecraft Country, whose ongoing first season is available on HBO, and Feels Good Man, which is now available to rent digitally. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-09-071h 12Awake in the DarkMoney PlaneI’m joined by my friend Zach as we take off and dissect Money Plane, the so-bad-it's-good heist movie now available to rent. Then we talk over other shows we've been streaming like Schitt's Creek, whose first five seasons are streaming on Netflix and I'll Be Gone in the Dark, the new docuseries streaming in its entirety on HBO. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-08-121h 31Awake in the DarkPalm SpringsI’m joined by my friend Taylor as we chill out and enjoy Palm Springs, the new romantic comedy now available on Hulu. Then we discuss other streaming options, including the filmed version of the smash Broadway hit Hamilton, now streaming on Disney+ and the Netflix series The Politician, whose first two seasons are available now. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-07-1551 minAwake in the DarkIrresistibleI’m joined by my friend Nick as we get back to movies and discuss Irresistible, a new political satire from writer/director Jon Stewart. Then we talk over other releases we've been streaming through quarantine, including the new Dave Chappelle special 8:46 on Netflix's YouTube channel. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-06-261h 09Awake in the DarkQuaranstream II: Electric StreamalooI’m joined again by my wife Aubree as we continue to brave the COVID madness and talk through more shows that we've been streaming during our extended time at home. Points of discussion include The Last Dance (streaming in full on ESPN), the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive special (streaming on Netflix), The Great (streaming in full on Hulu), Run (streaming in full on HBO) and Defending Jacob (7 episodes currently streaming on Apple TV+; finale to air on 5/29). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-05-2859 minAwake in the DarkQuaranstreamI’m joined by my wife Aubree as we hunker down and talk through the shows that we've been streaming during the coronavirus stay-at-home order. We talk Tiger King, 100 Humans and the third season of Ozark, which are all available on Netflix. We also discuss the third season of The Sinner, which is streaming on USA and the fifth season of Better Call Saul, which is still running on AMC. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-04-231h 07Awake in the DarkThe Invisible ManI’m joined by my wife Aubree as we quarantine and chill with The Invisible Man, the new horror movie that is now available to rent on demand. Then we recap the thriller series Servant, whose entire first season is available to stream on Apple TV+. We also talk about the coronavirus pandemic and the effect that it could have on the film industry and movie theaters moving forward. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-03-261h 09Awake in the DarkOnwardI’m joined by my friend Miles as we pack up the van and discuss Onward, the new family comedy from Pixar. Then we discuss other shows we’ve been streaming, including the new Amazon Prime series Hunters and the Stephen King-based miniseries The Outsider, whose entire first season is now streaming on HBO. We also inevitably talked about Coronavirus and its effect on pretty much everything. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-03-121h 02Awake in the DarkThe Call of the WildI’m joined by my friend Bart as we journey into The Call of the Wild, the new family adventure movie from recent Disney acquisition 20th Century Studios. Then we discuss other shows we’ve been watching, including The Mandalorian on Disney+ and the acclaimed docuseries The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, which is streaming on HBO. We also talk about Siskel & Ebert and their legacy on film criticism. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-02-2457 minAwake in the DarkBirds of PreyI'm joined by my friend Jared as we sharpen our claws for Birds of Prey, the latest superhero movie in DC's Extended Universe. Then we discuss other shows we've been watching, including the new CBS All Access series Star Trek: Picard and the bizarre espionage comedy-drama Patriot, which can be streamed in its entirety on Amazon Prime. We also do a debrief the Oscars and recap Parasite's historic night. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2020-02-141h 00Awake in the DarkTop 10 of 2019/Oscar Talk I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year 2019 in film and run down each of our 10 favorites from last year. Then we'll go over the major Oscar nominations with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from 2019. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Aubree's Top 10: Little Women Ready or Not Knives Out The Perfection Eli Ford v Ferrari A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Joker Glass Us Brent's Top 10: Marriage Story The Farewell Booksmart Little Women The Lighthouse Apollo 11 Parasite Ford v Ferrari K...2020-01-272h 09Awake in the DarkIt Chapter TwoI'm joined again by my wife Aubree as we float some ideas about It Chapter Two, the horror sequel to 2017's It. Then we hide and speak about Ready Or Not and then discuss the USA show The Sinner, whose first two seasons are now available on Netflix. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2019-09-111h 05Awake in the DarkScary Stories To Tell In The DarkI'm joined again by my wife Aubree as we recount Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, the new horror film by André Øvredal. Then we talk through the second season of Big Little Lies, now streaming in its entirety on HBO. Cicadas also guest star throughout the whole episode because it's a summer evening in Indiana. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2019-08-131h 10Awake in the DarkOnce Upon A Time In HollywoodI'm joined by my friend Megan as we go back in time to discuss Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, the new Quentin Tarantino film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. Then we discuss other things we've watched recently, including the third season of Stranger Things, now streaming on Netflix. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of Tarantino films 2019-07-301h 07Awake in the DarkMidsommarI'm joined again by my friend Logan as we bask in the horrible rays of Midsommar, writer/director Ari Aster's follow-up to last year's Hereditary. Then we discuss other items we've watched recently, with a brief chat on Spider-Man: Far From Home and the hilarious sketch show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, now streaming on Netflix. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of A24 films 2019-07-161h 10Awake in the DarkToy Story 4I'm joined again by my friend Kate as we wax nostalgic Toy Story 4, the latest sequel from animation juggernaut Pixar. Then we talk over some things we've been watching at home, including the Netflix miniseries Tales of the City and the HBO series Barry, which recently concluded its second season. We also share some brief thoughts on the fifth season of Black Mirror. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of Pixar films 2019-06-251h 04Awake in the DarkUnder the Silver LakeI'm joined again by my friend Bart as we untangle the myriad mysteries of Under the Silver Lake, the new detective story that's available to rent now. Then we discuss some streaming options, including the new HBO documentary What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali and the YouTube videos from storm chaser Pecos Hank. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of A24 films 2019-05-301h 13Awake in the DarkBooksmartI'm joined again by my friend Taylor as we do an advance review of Booksmart, the hilarious new comedy by Olivia Wilde. Then we talk about the new Netflix series Dead To Me and I try desperately to talk about Game Of Thrones season 8 without spoiling it (and then definitely spoil it in detail). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2019-05-231h 09Awake in the DarkAvengers: EndgameI'm joined again by my friends Matt and Nick as we do our best to talk through the gigantic Avengers: Endgame, the latest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then we discuss a couple Netflix series, including Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and The Umbrella Academy. I also give one final plea for Missing Link, the newest (and hopefully not last) movie from Laika Studios. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2019-04-281h 19Awake in the DarkShazam!I'm joined by my friend Jared as we say the magic word on Shazam!, the latest superhero movie in DC's Extended Universe. Then we discuss other items we've been watching, including Netflix's Love, Death & Robots and the excellent crime thriller The Standoff at Sparrow Creek, which is currently available to rent on demand. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2019-04-091h 01Awake in the DarkUsI'm joined by my friend Bailey as we go over Us, the latest horror movie from Get Out director Jordan Peele. Then we talk over some streaming titles, including the new Netflix animated series Love, Death & Robots and the Comedy Central series Nathan For You, which is available in its entirety on Hulu. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2019-03-261h 00Awake in the DarkCaptain MarvelI'm joined by my friend James as we go higher, further, faster to discuss Captain Marvel, the latest Marvel movie starring Brie Larson. Then we talk over some recent TV options, including the Netflix reality series Losers and the HBO series True Detective, which just concluded its third season. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of the Marvel Cinematic Universe 2019-03-121h 03Awake in the Dark2019 Oscar TalkI'm joined by my wife Aubree as we talk over this year's Academy Awards, including the numerous controversies surrounding the ceremony. Then we'll go over the nominations in each of the 24 categories with predictions, our personal picks and some overlooked options from 2018. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Notes on the 2019 Oscars 2019-02-191h 02Awake in the DarkVelvet BuzzsawI'm joined by my friend Miles as we cut through the artsy horrors of Velvet Buzzsaw, the new Netflix movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Then we touch on streaming favorite The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (available on Amazon Prime) and a couple new animated films in theaters: The Lego Movie 2 (out now) and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (opening February 22). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2019-02-121h 04Awake in the DarkTop 10 of 2018I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year 2018 in film and run down each of our 10 favorites from last year. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Aubree's Top 10: Hereditary Marrowbone A Quiet Place Eighth Grade Searching A Star Is Born Mission: Impossible – Fallout Unsane The Polka King A Simple Favor Brent's Top 10: The Favourite Widows The Death of Stalin First Man Eighth Grade Leave No Trace Support the Girls First Reformed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Hereditary Brent's Top 25 Films of 2018 2019-01-151h 26Awake in the DarkThe FavouriteI'm back in the studio with my brother Eric and my sister-in-law Jessi to talk through The Favourite, the new historical drama/comedy from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos. We also talk about endings and narrative ambiguity as it applies to the movie industry as a whole. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2019-01-011h 02Awake in the DarkRomaWe're on the road again as I'm joined by my fellow Indiana Film Journalists Association members Nick, Evan and Sam to talk over Roma, the new Netflix film by Alfonso Cuarón. We also go over the results of the 2018 IFJA Awards, including the surprise Best Picture win for The Hate U Give. There's even some love for the upcoming Aquaman upon the release of its new theme song. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-12-1736 minAwake in the DarkCreed IIIt's our first mobile podcast as I'm joined by my friends Joe and Casey to step into the ring to discuss Creed II, the new boxing movie starring Michael B. Jordan. Then we talk about other shows we've been watching, including Jack Ryan (first season streaming on Amazon Prime) and FX's Fargo (all three seasons available on Hulu). I also try and fail miserably to correctly pronounce Mahershala Ali's name several times. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-12-041h 09Awake in the DarkWidowsI'm joined by my friend Charlie as we break out the getaway car to discuss Widows, the new heist film from 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen. Then we talk about other items we've been watching, including the new Coen Brothers film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, which is now streaming on Netflix. We also have a chat about why I should watch X-Files and why Star Trek is like college football. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-11-211h 12Awake in the DarkThe GrinchI'm joined by my wife Aubree once again as we go green to discuss The Grinch, the latest update on the Dr. Seuss tale from Illumination. Then we'll catch up with the Oscar-contending musical A Star Is Born, the directorial debut from Bradley Cooper. We'll also touch on new Netflix titles from October, including the second season of Making a Murderer. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-11-131h 12Awake in the DarkThe Sisters BrothersI’m joined by my friend Jon as we saddle up on our horses to discuss The Sisters Brothers, the new Western from French director Jacques Audiard. Then we discuss a couple excellent series to stream on Netflix, including the new 3rd season of Daredevil and the new horror series The Haunting of Hill House. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-10-301h 02Awake in the DarkFirst ManI'm joined by my friend Stephanie as we blast out of orbit to discuss First Man, the new Neil Armstrong biopic from Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle. Then we discuss new options available to watch at home, including the new Netflix reality series Dancing Queen and the excellent family drama Leave No Trace, which is now available to rent. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-10-151h 01Awake in the Dark4th Quarter RundownOn this solo episode, I run down some of the most notable releases coming out the next few months: Sept 21 (Limited) - The Sisters Brothers Sept 28 (Limited) - The Old Man & The Gun Oct 5 - A Star is Born Oct 5 - Venom Oct 12 - First Man Oct 12 - Bad Times at the El Royale Oct 19 - Halloween Oct 19 (Limited) - Mid90s Nov 2 - Bohemian Rhapsody Nov 2 - Suspiria Nov 2 - The Other Side of the Wind Nov 9 - The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story Nov 9 - Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Nov 9...2018-10-0233 minAwake in the DarkThe PredatorI'm joined by my friend Zach as we trek deep into the rainforest to parse through The Predator, the latest in the sci-fi action saga. Then we discuss some worthwhile streaming options, including the first two seasons of Letterkenny (now on Hulu) and the second season of Ozark (now on Netflix). We may even do our own rendition of the Schwarzenegger-Weathers handshake. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-09-181h 13Awake in the DarkSearchingI'm joined by my friend Jessica as we dive deep into the Internets to discuss Searching, the new techno-thriller starring John Cho. Then we go over items we've been streaming recently, including the very good thriller Marrowbone (now available on Hulu) and the upcoming 20th (!) season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. We're gonna have to get used to that. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-09-041h 00Awake in the DarkEighth GradeIt's a full house as I'm joined by my friend Brittany (along with her husband Andrew, my wife Aubree and of course, Ebert the Corgi) to discuss Eighth Grade, the directorial debut of stand-up comedian Bo Burnham. Then we go over some other titles we've been watching, including TV Land's series Younger and the parenthood dramedy Tully. It's gonna be lit. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of A24 films 2018-08-1458 minAwake in the DarkMission: Impossible – FalloutI'm joined by my friend Andrew as we choose to accept to review Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the newest film in the Tom Cruise-starring action franchise. Then we discuss some other recent offerings as well, including the new Hulu series Castle Rock, the surprisingly effective comedy Blockers and the generally dismal Ready Player One. I also somehow mix-up Brian's Winter with Brian's Song, so there's that. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-07-3159 minAwake in the DarkSorry to Bother YouI'm joined by my friend Paul as we break down the wild and sometimes wonderful Sorry to Bother You, the first film from rapper Boots Riley. Then we get to other films we've digested recently, including the new Sicario sequel Sicario: Day of the Soldado and the Fred Rogers documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? (tissues are highly recommended for the latter). Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-07-171h 08Awake in the DarkIncredibles 2On the tenth episode of Awake in the Dark, I'm joined by my incredible in-laws Deb and Dennie Doud as we discuss Incredibles 2, the new animated film from Pixar. Then we discuss some other things we've been watching, including Netflix's Flint Town, The Death of Stalin, and The Endless. As Dennie says, "any movie is better than no movie!" Brent's ranking of Pixar films 2018-07-011h 06Awake in the DarkHereditaryI'm joined by my friend Logan as we pass down some of our thoughts on Hereditary, the new horror film from indie distributor A24. Then we talk through the Alien franchise, specifically the prequel Alien: Covenant, and I give a sorta recommendation for Thoroughbreds, the feature debut from writer/director Cory Finley. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of A24 films 2018-06-121h 05Awake in the DarkSolo: A Star Wars StoryThe Star Wars spin-offs continue as my friend Kate and I discuss the latest entry Solo: A Star Wars Story, which delves into the background of everyone's favorite scruffy-looking nerf herder: Han Solo. We then discuss the daunting task of catching up on Arrested Development in time for the brand new 5th season and also recap the unhinged silliness of the new comedy Game Night. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of Star Wars films 2018-05-301h 05Awake in the DarkIsle of DogsWe brought the whole family together, including my wife Aubree and our dog Ebert, as we talk over Isle of Dogs, the new stop-motion animated film from Wes Anderson. Then, we go over some of our streaming favorites these days, including the harrowing new season of The Handmaid's Tale and the re-mixed fourth season (and upcoming fifth season) of Arrested Development. Of course, neither of these are a match for the guilty pleasure that is Catfish: The TV Show. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-05-151h 00Awake in the DarkAvengers: Infinity War2 guests are better than 1 as my friends Matt and Nick join me to discuss Avengers: Infinity War, the super-sized superhero film that serves as the climax of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We also give shout-outs to the final season of the Netflix series Love and to the upcoming second season of the HBO series Westworld. I also refer to the Paddington films as "charming" no fewer than 4 times. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Brent's ranking of MCU films 2018-04-301h 09Awake in the DarkA Quiet PlaceThis week on Awake in the Dark, I'm joined by my friend Bailey Suits as we break our silence on the new supernatural thriller A Quiet Place, starring (and directed by) John Krasinski and his real-life wife Emily Blunt. We then recap our latest binge sessions with the Netflix series Grace and Frankie and the Amazon Prime series Sneaky Pete, whose 2nd season was just released last month. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-04-1059 minAwake in the DarkAnnihilationThis week on Awake in the Dark, I'm joined by my friend Bart Good as we enter The Shimmer and attempt to break down Annihilation, the new sci-fi horror mind-bender from writer/director Alex Garland. Then we sing the praises of unhinged Nicolas Cage in his newest film Mom and Dad and Brigsby Bear takes a well-deserved victory lap. Our entire conversation could generally be described as Kafkaesque. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-03-251h 03Awake in the DarkA Wrinkle in TimeOn the third episode of Awake in the Dark, I'm joined by my friend Taylor as we unravel time and space to discuss A Wrinkle in Time, the latest Disney film based on the children's novel by Madeleine L'Engle. We'll also discuss a couple notable Netflix series, including The Crown and the new docuseries Flint Town. Then we do a brief Oscar recap and give the Academy some advice for next year's telecast. There's even a Mars Needs Moms reference for good measure. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-03-111h 00
Awake in the DarkBlack PantherOn this slightly delayed second episode, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Jared Kalish as we delve into Black Panther, the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We'll also discuss some of the latest offerings from Netflix, including A Futile and Stupid Gesture, The Open House, and the new TV series Altered Carbon. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd.2018-02-2859 min
Awake in the DarkTop 10 of 2017/Oscar TalkOn the inaugural episode of the Awake in the Dark podcast, I'm joined by my wife Aubree as we discuss the year 2017 in film. We'll run down each of our 10 favorites from last year and then go in-depth with the recently-announced Oscar nominations. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Letterboxd. Aubree's Top 10: Get Out Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Free Fire Logan Lucky Baby Driver Blade Runner 2049 I, Tonya The Shape of Water The Blackcoat's Daughter Ingrid Goes West Brent's Top 10: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Phantom Thread Get Out The Big Sick Blade Runner 2049 Logan Lucky Brigsby B...2018-02-051h 42