Ep 176 | The Oscar Bait and Switch

February 11, 20151h 59mExplicit

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Show Notes

'Oscar Bait' is a term that has come up on the show numerous times, but what does that REALLY mean? On this episode of The HO, we discuss this term, what it means to us. and does it even exist? We also look at the ceremony itself and what could help bring the show into the present for younger viewers, as well as some notable failed Oscar Bait.

Here is a list of what we also discuss on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast:

Our topic this week: What is 'Oscar Bait' and what are some of the worst examples of it
Upcoming releases: The Duff, McFarland U.S.A., and Hot Tub Time Machine 2
Trailers for Straight Outta Compton and Poltergeist
Spoiler-free reviews of Seventh Son, Better Call Saul, and Jupiter Ascending
The latest in Movie and TV News including: Spider-Man finally gets some time with Marvel...is that a good thing?, sequels aplenty, what's next for The Hunger Games series, and more.
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