The Month in Movies: February 2014
Total Viewings: 13 First Viewings: 5 Theater Viewings: 2 Money Spent on Movies/TV: $86.13 Click here for a chronological list of the movies I watched in February.
TV Review: House of Cards – Season 2, Episode 3 – “Chapter 16″
“There are two types of vice presidents. Door mats and matadors. Which one do you think I intend to be?” Chapter 16
TV Review: Bates Motel – 203 – “Caleb”
Television has long had a tradition of “water cooler moments.” They’re scenes or whole episodes where some big game changer happens and the audience is left in such a state of awe, they immediately discuss it at the water cooler at work the next day. Even though DVR and Netflix, not to mention Internet communities and social media, have significantly […]
The Obsessive Viewer Podcast – Ep 43 – Guilty Pleasure Movies featuring Mike’s Brother
Here’s the latest episode of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast, for your listening pleasure. This episode is a little unique in that we actually recorded it last month. We had some extra time to record and decided to bank an episode. Now we’re finally releasing the ep! This episode is also special since it features Mike’s brother (or dog?) Kevin! It […]
TV Review: Bates Motel – 202 – “Shadow of a Doubt”
I’m ashamed that it’s taken me 12 episodes of this series to realize the significance of the Bates’ basement and it’s connection to Psycho. I feel like I should get points for noticing (and appreciating) the nod to Hitchcock in this episode’s title, though. That should count for something. Right? Before I get on with my review, make sure you […]
The Obsessive Viewer Podcast – Ep 42 – Sketch Comedy and New Media with Hoi Polloi Entertainment
Click here to subscribe! Here’s the latest episode of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast. We had a chat with our friends from Hoi Polloi Entertainment (Follow them on Twitter @HoiPolloiVids) about comedy, their process and the what’s ahead for their troupe. Check out the episode and watch some of their videos below! As always, check out PodcastLand.com for a very comprehensive collection of podcasts you […]
TV Review: Bates Motel – 201 – “Gone But Not Forgotten”
You can find all of my Bates Motel reviews here. Welcome back to White Pine Bay and the mercurial world that surrounds the eventually infamous Bates Motel. Before I get started on my review, you can click here to check out my reviews from last season of A&E’s Psycho “pre-imagining” series. When we last left teenage Norman Bates, he had […]
The Obsessive Viewer Podcast – Ep 41 – Extended Potpourri – Oscar Results, True Detective, HIMYM and E.T.
Here’s the latest episode of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast. We decided to do an extended potpourri episode since we haven’t done a proper potpourri in what seems like a while. We recorded for 2 hours but I got it edited down to an hour and a half. Don’t worry, though, I’ve saved all the stuff for a later podcast so you’ll hear […]
Mike’s Trailer Spotlight: Transformer’s Age of Extinction
Release Date: June 27, 2014 Director: Michael Bay Written By: Ehren Kruger Transformers: Age of Extinction stars Mark Wahlberg, Jack Reynor, Nicola Peltz, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Sophia Myles, Li Bingbing and T.J. Miller. “Guys, where did all the (Bumble)bees go?” What is there really to say about the new Transformers: Age of Extinction trailer?
TV Review: House of Cards – Season 2 – Episode 2 – “Chapter 15”
“One heartbeat away from the Presidency and not a single vote cast in my name. Democracy is so overrated.” Chapter 15 I’m back with my second review of House of Cards season 2. In the second episode of the Netflix series’ sophomore season, Frank dips his feet in the presidential arena of power plays and deceit as he’s officially sworn […]
Movie Review: The Lego Movie (2014)
Emmet Brickowoski (Chris Pratt) is an ordinary man struggling to find acceptance and friendship in his normal, everyday life. However, when he stumbles upon a relic that leads mysterious parties to believe he is “the special” one prophesized to save the universe, his life becomes anything but normal. Led by Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) and a group of “master builders” under […]
Mike Remembers: Harold Ramis
This one stings. I texted a friend Tuesday about the death of comedy legend Harold Ramis, his response struck a chord: “One day all the greats will be gone, bums me out,” he said, and I couldn’t agree more. Harold Ramis really was one of the greats. Personally, I revered Ramis. So much of his work has spots on my […]
The Obsessive Viewer Podcast – Ep 40 – 86th Academy Awards Nominee Showcase
Coming at you a little early in the week, here’s the latest episode of The Obsessive Viewer Podcast! This is a very special episode of the show as we broke down the Oscar nominees with the help of friends from 7 other podcasts! Timestamps and links can of course be found below and in the show notes/lyrics page of the […]
Mike’s Trailer Spotlight: Guardians of the Galaxy
Release Date: August 1, 2014 Director: James Gunn Written By: James Gunn (screenplay), Nicole Perlman, James Gunn, (story), Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (comic book) I love the new trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy, and according to Yahoo’s The Wrap, so does the rest of the internet: “After debuting Tuesday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the footage for the upcoming outer space adventure attracted 88,000 […]
TV Review: House of Cards – Season 2, Episode 1 – “Chapter 14”
Last year, in celebration of Netflix’s high-profile jump into original programming, I wrote a review of the first season of House of Cards. I loved it. It quickly became one of my favorite shows on television; a statement I find humorous considering it isn’t on conventional television. As such, I have been very eagerly awaiting the February 14th premiere of […]
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