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In THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR, Johnny Ma's third feature film, an overbearing Korean mother's meddling leads to both foibles and feels. filmobsessive.com?p=297517
January 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
In THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR, Johnny Ma's third feature film, an overbearing Korean mother's meddling leads to both foibles and feels. filmobsessive.com?p=297517
In THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR, Johnny Ma's third feature film, an overbearing Korean mother's meddling leads to both foibles and feels. filmobsessive.com?p=297517
January 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
In THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR, Johnny Ma's third feature film, an overbearing Korean mother's meddling leads to both foibles and feels. filmobsessive.com?p=297517
Casting director Rebecca Dealy talks finding and manufacturing chemistry in casting the teen boys for THE PLAGUE. filmobsessive.com?p=297526
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Casting director Rebecca Dealy talks finding and manufacturing chemistry in casting the teen boys for THE PLAGUE. filmobsessive.com?p=297526
Film Obsessive's Don Shanahan challenges the movie industry with some annual New Year's Resolutions for the coming year. buff.ly/Dsh0FWx
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Film Obsessive's Don Shanahan challenges the movie industry with some annual New Year's Resolutions for the coming year. buff.ly/Dsh0FWx
Film Obsessive breaks down the domestic box office in 2025 and what it all means for the film industry moving forward. buff.ly/TOCHIOr
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Film Obsessive breaks down the domestic box office in 2025 and what it all means for the film industry moving forward. buff.ly/TOCHIOr
Close out 2025 with more of the Film Obsessive staff's picks for their favorite films of 2025 including SORRY, BABY, TRAIN DREAMS, and more! buff.ly/GgCs7Fw
December 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Close out 2025 with more of the Film Obsessive staff's picks for their favorite films of 2025 including SORRY, BABY, TRAIN DREAMS, and more! buff.ly/GgCs7Fw
Close out 2025 with the Film Obsessive staff's picks for the favorite films of 2025 including FRANKENSTEIN, HEDDA, and more! buff.ly/MX84ihn
December 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Close out 2025 with the Film Obsessive staff's picks for the favorite films of 2025 including FRANKENSTEIN, HEDDA, and more! buff.ly/MX84ihn
WE BURY THE DEAD turns its clichéd premise into a gripping emotional drama full of engaging horror and disquieting visuals. buff.ly/3a9axBR
December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
WE BURY THE DEAD turns its clichéd premise into a gripping emotional drama full of engaging horror and disquieting visuals. buff.ly/3a9axBR
The Internet Film Critic Society has named the winners of the 18th annual film awards, led by The Life of Chuck for Best Drama. buff.ly/QFAgQf1
December 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Internet Film Critic Society has named the winners of the 18th annual film awards, led by The Life of Chuck for Best Drama. buff.ly/QFAgQf1
STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN has long been counted as the best film of the franchise and our resident podcast chats on why. filmobsessive.com?p=297369
December 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN has long been counted as the best film of the franchise and our resident podcast chats on why. filmobsessive.com?p=297369
Mr. Wonderful is a cliched movie unworthy of the late Michael Madsen's excellent portrayal of a weary history professor looking for meaning. buff.ly/qoQjJfh
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Mr. Wonderful is a cliched movie unworthy of the late Michael Madsen's excellent portrayal of a weary history professor looking for meaning. buff.ly/qoQjJfh
Emily Browning stars in ONE MORE SHOT a fun and nostalgic New Year’s Eve time-loop comedy that will not leave you with next morning regrets. buff.ly/NWSmyL6
December 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Emily Browning stars in ONE MORE SHOT a fun and nostalgic New Year’s Eve time-loop comedy that will not leave you with next morning regrets. buff.ly/NWSmyL6
SEVEN BEAUTIES is a 1975 absurdist look at the horrors of World War II that used heightened reality to risk sharp accusations about survival. filmobsessive.com?p=297188
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
SEVEN BEAUTIES is a 1975 absurdist look at the horrors of World War II that used heightened reality to risk sharp accusations about survival. filmobsessive.com?p=297188
For its 20th anniversary, Film Obsessive looks back at THE FAMILY STONE to see how the film explores family and the holidays. buff.ly/VrW1qub
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For its 20th anniversary, Film Obsessive looks back at THE FAMILY STONE to see how the film explores family and the holidays. buff.ly/VrW1qub
NO OTHER CHOICE, Park Chan-wook's latest, film shows the moral perils and absurdity of a man's quest to eliminate his competition for a managerial position. buff.ly/9lqiAHa
December 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
NO OTHER CHOICE, Park Chan-wook's latest, film shows the moral perils and absurdity of a man's quest to eliminate his competition for a managerial position. buff.ly/9lqiAHa
Writer/director Charlie Polinger talks returning to memories of his own adolescence in his directorial debut, THE PLAGUE. buff.ly/ObW0EDj
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Writer/director Charlie Polinger talks returning to memories of his own adolescence in his directorial debut, THE PLAGUE. buff.ly/ObW0EDj
Shortcomings and Paris, 13th District represent two different approach to adaptation, inspired by the work of artist Adrian Tomine. buff.ly/IG3Ptvj
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Shortcomings and Paris, 13th District represent two different approach to adaptation, inspired by the work of artist Adrian Tomine. buff.ly/IG3Ptvj
Anaconda is a meta-reboot of a '97 cult classic that does the bare minimum to squeeze together an amusing horror comedy worth streaming once. buff.ly/cht8LUJ
![[L-R] Thandiwe Newton, Jack Black, and Paul Rudd in ANACONDA. © 2025 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. Claire, Doug, and Griff sit in the jungle recovering from a gruesome moment.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:k42yeqojbvh2zcfkg6fuwmhe/bafkreidnicccdnkjszfpxdfeic73bxq4jxufvyt7hj2dornt4g54xmeekm@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Anaconda is a meta-reboot of a '97 cult classic that does the bare minimum to squeeze together an amusing horror comedy worth streaming once. buff.ly/cht8LUJ
Matthew Percefull reflects on the life and legacy of Rob Reiner, whose films consistently demonstrated a keen sense of empathy. buff.ly/qASYjgT
December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Matthew Percefull reflects on the life and legacy of Rob Reiner, whose films consistently demonstrated a keen sense of empathy. buff.ly/qASYjgT
TRUE GRIT shows the command in writing, directing, and editing demonstrated by the Coen brothers as an addition to the western genre. buff.ly/KM181Ek
December 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
TRUE GRIT shows the command in writing, directing, and editing demonstrated by the Coen brothers as an addition to the western genre. buff.ly/KM181Ek
THE HOUSEMAID demonstrates clever pacing and timing for an erotic thriller that twists its dramatic irony very well. filmobsessive.com?p=297323
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
THE HOUSEMAID demonstrates clever pacing and timing for an erotic thriller that twists its dramatic irony very well. filmobsessive.com?p=297323
Aaron Eckhart and Jesse V. Johnson sit down with Film Obsessive to talk about THIEVES HIGHWAY, their new survival thriller. buff.ly/vvpICBB
December 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Aaron Eckhart and Jesse V. Johnson sit down with Film Obsessive to talk about THIEVES HIGHWAY, their new survival thriller. buff.ly/vvpICBB
Charlie Polinger's THE PLAGUE unapologetically tackles the demonic insecurity of young boys with stomach-turning accuracy. buff.ly/6SB2GyT
December 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Charlie Polinger's THE PLAGUE unapologetically tackles the demonic insecurity of young boys with stomach-turning accuracy. buff.ly/6SB2GyT
Make-up designer Siân Richards sat down with Film Obsessive to talk reimagining the vampire genre alongside Ryan Coogler in SINNERS. buff.ly/w6bQAMM
December 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Make-up designer Siân Richards sat down with Film Obsessive to talk reimagining the vampire genre alongside Ryan Coogler in SINNERS. buff.ly/w6bQAMM
Kleber Mendonca Filho’s THE SECRET AGENT is a multi-layered drama of crime and corruption punctuated with flourishes of surrealism. buff.ly/AjeVNKb
December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Kleber Mendonca Filho’s THE SECRET AGENT is a multi-layered drama of crime and corruption punctuated with flourishes of surrealism. buff.ly/AjeVNKb