The Hollywood Outsider

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we devote an entire episode to debating profanity and swearing in movies or TV. Is it truly necessary? What are our favorite instances of it? When is it too much? Listen now on your favorite podcast app! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter @BuyPopcorn

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hitting theaters and many proclaiming the film caps a "perfect trilogy", we decided to dive into that concept: what constitutes a perfect trilogy? Furthermore, do any already exist? Also this week, the Writer's Guild of America (WGA) strike is in full-effect, our review of May 12's Robert Rodriguez / Ben Affleck team-up Hypnotic, and our spoiler-free review of Guardians before we launch into a full-on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 spoilercast! Be sure to listen to our recent interview with PETA on their stance on where we should be headed with animals in entertainment. Discussed on this episode: (0:00 – 12:05) The Writer's Guild of America Strike Continues On (12:06 – 47:32) From the Outside In: The Art of a Perfect Trilogy (47:33 – 50:29) Review: Hypnotic (50:30 – 1:45:30) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Review and Spoilercast Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter @BuyPopcorn

What summer movies are you most looking forward to? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, 2023 has finally arrived at the greatest point of every cinephile's annual indulgence, the Summer movie season!! This year theaters are hopping again with blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One, Fast X, and The Little Mermaid, and also insightful smaller films like What's Love Got To Do With It, Hypnotic, and Talk To Me. But with so many films coming out at this time, how is any self-respecting fan supposed to know what to see when there are so many options available? We're here to help with our 2023 Summer Movie Preview! We discuss each month in detail; every major release, as well as our picks of the smaller independent titles. May, June, July, and August all receive their fair due as we elaborate and debate on over 40 titles coming to theaters, as well as those independent and streaming gems to look for. Before finally revealing the Listener Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of Summer 2023. Grab a pen and paper or your favorite app, because this is one episode you will want to take notes on. THIS is our 2023 Summer Movie Preview! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 1:31:41) Summer Movie Preview 2023 Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Each month on our Patreon channel, we offer an exclusive episode of Bad Movie Night, where we discuss a film that many love to call ridiculous or simply bad, and we (or at least one of us) genuinely enjoy it. This is a full episode covering The Fast and the Furious series that hopefully entices you to support The Hollywood Outsider on Patreon. So why are there such wildly different opinions about The Fast and the Furious series? Did Paul Walker's untimely departure hurt the series overall? And what happens in Furious Heaven? Has F9 setup the franchise for the insane conclusion that we all deserve? All this and more as we take on The Fast and Furious series! To subscribe or for more info on The Hollywood Outsider visit https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/ Access to ALL Bad Movie Night episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thehollywoodoutsider Twitter: @BuyPopcorn Facebook and Instagram are @thehollywoodoutsider The Hollywood Outsider Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollywoodoutsider Where to find The Hollywood Outsider Hosts on Twitter: Aaron: @AaronSmirks John: @RjohnDraws Amanda: @SinkIntoThis Troy: @TroyHeinritz

On this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss animals in entertainment with none other than PETA, the organization formally known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. A while back we did a segment on a horse that passed away on the set of Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power, reportedly due to cardiac arrest. We made our comments, and riffed on PETA's condemnation of the death. Well PETA heard this segment and reached out to us with an offer: let's have an honest discussion about animals in entertainment with PETA on your podcast. So, Aaron and John sat down with Courtney Penley, PETA's Coordinator of Animals in TV and Film to discuss what it is that PETA wants Hollywood to do and what that means for the entertainment industry as a whole, as well as PETA's activism as a whole. So you might walk into this interview with preconceived notions, maybe you support PETA or perhaps you struggle with how they convey their message. We would only ask that you approach this conversation as a whole with an open mind on all sides of these issue, and then listen as all of our hosts join up on the other side of this to discuss our thoughts on the interview as a whole. Discussed on this episode: (0:00 – 47:09) The PETA Interview with PETA Film & TV Production Coordinator, Courtney Penley (47:10 – 1:41:54) Discussion on PETA, the Interview, and Animals in Entertainment Contact PETA to report any questionable animal issues at 323-210-2233 Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter @BuyPopcorn

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of angels and demons. Why do we love this concept so much? Is it because of religious ideology? Is it simply because we love to be both hopeful and terrified? And what are the best interpretations of these characters in film? Also this week, Netflix DVD coming to an end, Max begins, Star Trek: Section 31 and Galaxy Quest returns, our review of Evil Dead Rise, and another go-round of our game, How Do You Survive? Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 30:32) Streaming with Max, Netflix Ends, Star Trek: Section 31 and Galaxy Quest Returns (30:33 – 47:17) Reviews: Evil Dead Rise | Recommendations (47:18 – 1:17:09) From the Outside In: Angels and Demons (1:17:10 – 1:31:10) How Do You Survive? - Evil Dead Edition Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter @BuyPopcorn

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our Movie Battle Royale returns! If you have never listened before, we take eight finalists from any genre - this time it is the year 1993 - and whittle them down until we come to one absolute winner, crowning that film as the greatest to ever exist in its respective genre! There are some fantastic films to choose from here as well, such as: Jurassic Park, Philadelphia, Army of Darkness, The Firm, The Fugitive, Demolition Man, Tombstone, Nightmare Before Christmas, Mrs. Doubtfire, Hocus Pocus, and so many more. So many gems, but only ONE winner of The Hollywood Outsider Movie Battle Royale! Also this week, we discuss all of the details from the 2023 Star Wars Celebration, plus our review of the juggernaut that is Super Mario Brothers! All of this and much more on the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 28:04) Star Wars Celebration 2023 (28:05 – 34:38) Reviews: Super Mario Brothers (34:39 – 1:45:38) The 1993 Movie Battle Royale Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter @BuyPopcorn

Which Streaming Service is winning the war and which is dead on arrival? Netflix continues to cancel shows, HBO MAX's content future is uncertain, Paramount's app is wonky, and whatever even is a Shudder? With streaming now dominating our living rooms we discuss who is winning the Streaming Wars, and which service is our most and least favorite. Plus some tips and tricks you may not have realized. Also on this episode, Super Mario is here and animated so what other properties should get the animated treatment. Paley Fest LA has a few surprises, including some new Mandalorian info. We review the movie Paint, plus we take questions from you all the fans. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 14:12)Opening and Properties We Want Animated (14:12 – 36:06)Paley Fest LA 2023 and Mandalorian News (36:06 – 44:08)Paint Review and Recent Recomendations (44:08 – 1:16:53)From The Outside In: Streaming Wars (1:16:53 – 1:28:57) Listener Questions? Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Who has does the best building of worlds and mythologies in your eyes? With John Wick: Chapter 4 and Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves hitting theaters, we felt it was a perfect time to dive into what does it take for a film or TV series to excel at world building or creating a mythology? It's become much more prevalent these days as so many studios want their own expanded universes... but who does it the best? Also on this episode, Vertigo gets a remake, Jonathan Majors runs into trouble, PETA takes on Amazon, review of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and we take a bit of time to see which classes WE would be in that particular game, plus a lot more! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:40) Opening | Vertigo Gets A Remake, Jonathan Majors Has An Issue, PETA Takes on Amazon (22:41 – 37:56) Reviews: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves | Recommendations (37:57 – 1:12:35) From the Outside In: World Building and Mythologies (1:12:36 – 1:32:05) Dungeons and Dragons: Which Class Would We Be? Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

The SXSW Film and TV Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. In a typical year, thousands of fans arrive in downtown Austin, TX to partake in a couple of weeks of great music, technology, and film. For this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we take you along for our annual deep dive into SXSW 2023, the heart of the SXSW Film and TV Festival portion, and even further into the films themselves. Over the course of several days, the 2023 SXSW Film and TV Festival screened numerous features, TV premieres, many from first-time filmmakers (consisting of World Premieres, North American Premieres, and US Premieres), shorts, virtual reality exhibits, title design, and other works. These films were selected from thousands of overall submissions, and – while we can't see them all – we have a nice sample to share with you of what came out of this stellar lineup of independent and popular films and television series. Over 25 films are on our docket this year, and we review them all (including Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, John Wick: Chapter 4, and Evil Dead Rise), as well as snippets from panels and a whole lot more! So sit back and relax. You're about to experience the SXSW Film and TV Festival from the comfort of your own home. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Thoughts on the 2023 SXSW Film and TV Festival Reviews of over 25 films and episodic premieres screened at the festival, titles listed below Our personal awards from the film festival Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our monthly Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

What did you think of the 95th Annual Academy Awards? For this special Oscars 2023 wrap-up, Aaron and Amanda are LIVE from SXSW 2023 to discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 95th Annual Academy Awards, including a noticeable lack of professional slapping. The Academy Awards ("Oscars") are the most prestigious awards in filmmaking and showcase some of the greatest talent and work in motion pictures for that running year. The nominees and winners are selected by majority vote from members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Ballots are cast by members from within the industry and, in most categories, represent the corresponding branch (ex.: actors nominate actors). Discussed on this episode Oscars 2023 | The 95th Academy Awards winners, ceremony, and stand-out moments. Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Why do we love awful TV characters? YOU just finished its fourth season, and people still LOOOOOOVE Joe. Why though? He's a horrible person who preys on women and murders fairly consistently. What is it about this awful TV characters that we just cannot stop loving? On the flip side, what about those TV leads that are just bad in general? There's a lot to unpack on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast! Also on this episode, Movie Innuendo returns with a SCREAM edition, thoughts on how many sequels are enough, reviews of Pinball: The Man Who Saved The Game and Chris Rock's Selective Outrage, and much more! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:29) Opening | How Many Sequels Are Enough, The Slap Anniversary (15:30 – 30:59) Reviews: Operation Fortune, Pinball: The Man Who Saved The Game, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (31:00 – 1:09:06) From the Outside In: Awful TV Characters We Love and Bad TV Leads (1:09:07 – 1:13:50) Movie Innuendo: SCREAM Edition Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Why do we love movies where animals are the hunters? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decide pry into the idea of why do we love watching animals and insects attack our fellow humans? With Cocaine Bear clawing up theaters, it's obvious people still love a good man vs. nature film, so why do we love this topic so much? And what, exactly, are we terrified of? Let's discuss! Also on this episode, what is the appeal of boxing films, Hogwarts Legacy is sweeping the movie game market, Disney officially loses control of Reedy Park, plus reviews of Cocaine Bear and 2023's Children of the Corn! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 8:11) Opening (8:12 – 27:00) Boxing Films, Hogwarts Legacy, Disney Loses Reedy Creek (27:01 – 39:57) Reviews: Cocaine Bear, Children of the Corn (39:58 – 1:22:10) From the Outside In: Man vs. Nature and When Animals Attack! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to ask the big question: Is Marvel phasing out? Meaning, are they fading as a brand? Are they pumping out too much quantity, are they losing too much quality, what is going on with Marvel these days? Sure, there are still fans who love each and every thing Marvel does, but you have to admit those numbers are shrinking. So the question is: why? Also on this episode, we discuss Bruce Willis' recent update, our spoiler review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and we respond directly to YOUR questions lifted straight off of Patreon.com! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 9:47) Opening (9:48 – 44:16) From the Outside In: Is Marvel Phasing Out? (44:17 – 1:08:36) Listener Questions from Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider (1:08:37 – 1:21:52) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Spoiler Review Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Why do audiences struggle so much with change to their favorite properties? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decide to dive deep into a hot button topic: why do audiences struggle so much with change? Think about it, we all have it. Something beloved to us: James Bond, Superman, Peter Parker, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars - whatever it is, there is SOME property we feel should always remain just as we remember it. But why? It's time to discuss. And that's not all, as we also whine about bad manners when you're watching TV at home, a Patreon suggested topic on Superman 1 & 2, plus reviews of Devil's Peak, YOU Season 4 Part 1, and Titanic's 25th Anniversary re-release. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 14:13) Opening | TV Manners (14:14 – 22:51) Patreon Topic on Superman 1 and 2 (22:52 – 45:26) Spoiler-Free Reviews: Titanic 25th Anniversary, Devil's Peak, YOU: Season 4 Part 1 (45:27 – 1:29:37) From the Outside In: Why Do Audiences Struggle With Change? Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we want to know why do audiences love an apocalypse so much? The Last of Us, Walking Dead, Station 11, there are so many TV shows and movies that take place in an apocalyptic scenario these days...but why? We discuss this phenomenon and why we are so in love with this concept, as well as how we think we would fare if it all came true. And that's not all, as AMC Theaters has unveiled a new pricing structure that feels guaranteed to piss off moviegoers who just fell back in love with going to theaters again. Plus review of Knock at the Cabin, recommendations, expanded universes, and more! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 30:14) Opening | AMC Theaters Pricing Update and TV Expanded Universes (30:15 – 39:30) Spoiler-Free Review: Knock at the Cabin | Recommendations - Mayfair Witches, That 90s Show, Poker Face (39:31 – 1:01:571) From the Outside In: Why Do We Love An Apocalypse? Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, like Bad Movie Night and the Half-Hour Power Hour, plus other Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

What are your dream film or TV pairings? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss who we would love to see paired up for a film or TV project. Think Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte, Danny Glover and Mel Gibson, Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, etc. Those actors who somehow immediately gel despite never seeming to fit off the page. Who are your dream film or TV pairings? And that's not all, as James Gunn and Peter Safran have unveiled their initial plans for the newly revamped DC Universe, or DCU. John and Aaron break down all of the news, and what it all means. Also on this episode: Our spoiler-free reviews of You People and 80 for Brady, plus a return to our game, How Do You Survive - Cocaine Bear and Knock at the Cabin editions! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 7:50) Opening (7:51 – 46:40) Dream Film or TV Pairings (46:41 – 56:08) Spoiler-Free Reviews: You People and 80 for Brady (56:09 – 1:25:01) James Gunn and Peter Safran unveils the New DC Universe, aka the DCU (1:25:01 – 1:35:40) How Do You Survive - Cocaine Bear and Knock at the Cabin Editions Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

What are your favorite movie theater memories? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are kicking things off with a breakdown and discussion on the 2023 Oscar nominations, from what should win to what was obviously "snubbed" in all of the major categories. Then we segue to a walk down memory lane as we barb back-and-forth on our favorite movie theater memories: those times IN a movie theater that have stayed with us for all of these years. What was your most memorable time at the cinema? Also on this episode: Alec Baldwin is charged in the Rust tragedy, and our spoiler-free reviews of The Last of Us and Night Court! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 40:07) Opening | 2023 Oscar Nominations | Rust Charges (40:08 – 1:13:32) Movie Theater Memories (1:13:33 – 1:27:13) Reviews of The Last of Us and Night Court Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're breaking down everything that's getting us excited in film with our 2023 Movie Preview Extravaganza! We talk about all the big movies coming to theaters and streaming this year with their respective release date and a brief synopsis. Flash, Fast X, Little Mermaid, Wonka, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and so many more. Last year was full of highlights, but 2023 is looking even more exciting. Let's take a walk into the future! Also on this episode: our spoiler-free review of Alice, Darling! Discussed on this episode (5:46 – 1:21:39) The 2023 Movie Preview Extravaganza (1:21:40 – 1:32:11) Review of Alice, Darling Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

What TV Releases Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2023? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're breaking down everything that's getting us excited in television with our 2023 TV Release Extravaganza! We talk about over 30 NEW TV shows coming to television this year with the premiere date, network, and a brief synopsis, AND our favorites returning. Strap on your boots, we're taking a walk into the future! Also on this episode: spoiler-free reviews of M3GAN, The Pale Blue Eye, and Skinamarink! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 5:45) Opening (5:46 – 1:00:43) Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2023 (1:00:44 – 1:27:05) Reviews of M3GAN, The Pale Blue Eye, and Skinamarink Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we are breaking down our 2023 awards for both film and television. If you haven't listened to our HO Awards before, we do ours a bit different, for example our "actor" category covers all genders, we do not separate it. For TV, cable and streaming all count, it just has to have had at least 3 new episodes in 2022. For movies, VOD and streaming all count. If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what your picks are on our social media channels. Each of us will award our winners in each category, and at the end, we'll combine ours with listener picks to determine what was the HO TV series and Movie of the Year! Before we go, we will each leave you with our 2023 HO Teachable Minute. * Be wary of potential mild spoilers for 2022 films and TV series Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:50) Opening | Best TV or Film Experience | Best News Item | Best Line in Film or TV (15:51 – 1:08:25) Television Awards (1:08:26 – 1:59:20) Film Awards (1:59:21 – 2:07:30) Listener Top 10 | HO TV Series, and Movie of the Year | 2023 Teachable Minute Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group TV Award Categories Best Special Effects and/or Stunts on TV Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Best Specific Moment on TV The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed TV series that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. Most Disappointing TV Series Best TV Flashback The Top 10 Movie Award Categories Best Use of a Worn-Out Movie Cliché or Plot Best Physical Effects or Stunts Best Use of CGI in Film Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Best Specific Moment in Film The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed film that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. Most Disappointing Film The Top 10

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's the Best of 2022 as we assemble our most popular topics of 2022 in ONE episode: Controversy, Multiverses, and 80s Movie Soundtracks! First up, we decided it was time to get a bit controversial and weigh in on a few of our unpopular opinions or theories in entertainment news. Is Wes Anderson vastly overrated? Should Star Wars have ended with Return of the Jedi? Is E.T. really an allegory for something deeper, perhaps a love story? All of these and more are discussed and probed as The Hollywood Outsider gets controversial. Then we're taking a journey through the multiverse. Specifically, the concept of multiverses as a storytelling device. While many might think this starts and ends with Marvel's recent slate of films including Spider-Man: No Way Home, in fact, multiverses have been around for decades in various forms. As this backdrop of storytelling explodes in popularity, we take a look at it and discuss if it has a long-term future in modern filmmaking. We conclude with our most popular topic of the year as we decided to look back at the original for inspiration and devote our topic to 80s movie soundtracks! Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Purple Rain, The Blues Brothers, the list goes on and on and on. What was your favorite soundtrack from the 80s era? Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 49:16) Let's Get Controversial (49:17 – 1:13:34) Journey Through the Multiverse (1:13:35 – 2:05:12) 80s Movie Soundtracks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to head back to Pandora and witness the majestic views of the seas as imagined by James Cameron, as he returns to his biggest movie of all-time with Avatar: The Way of Water! Aaron and Troy first break down the story and experience as a spoiler-free review, before diving into the spoilers of Jake and Neytiri's burgeoning family who are now being hunted by a character familiar to all. This is blockbuster filmmaking at its most imaginative, but does the return to Pandora live up to expectations after 13 years away? Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:13) Avatar: The Way of Water Spoiler-Free Review (15:14 – 45:06) Avatar: The Way of Water Spoiler Discussion Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Television has gotten so enormous that is near impossible to stay up-to-date on every TV show airing or streaming today. While we are swimming in the riches of content these days, there are still shows that are simply the BEST at consuming our every waking moment. These are not necessarily the greatest TV shows, but instead bingeable TV shows we are talking about. Your Breaking Bad, The Office, 24, Lost, Game of Thrones, Battlestar Galactica, Stranger Things, and many others are on tap as we discuss what are the most bingeable TV shows of all-time. Also on this week's show, we have spoiler-free reviews of The Apology and Adult Swim Yule Log. As well as discussion on the insanity happening over at Warner Brothers Discover and HBO Max, do the 2023 Golden Globes even matter, and Titanic turns 25 years old. This and more on the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 23:40) Discovery HBO Max Chaos, Golden Globes 2023, Titanic Turns 25 (23:41 – 39:52) Reviews: The Apology, Adult Swim Yule Log | Recommendations (39:53 – 1:36:30) From the Outside In: The Most Bingeable TV Shows Ever Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Every year, we love to celebrate the holiday season with our listeners, and there is no better way to do that than with our annual Holiday Special! It all started 8 years ago with a random idea: we were big fans of holiday specials, yet podcasts seemed to skip over the idea completely. Therefore, we decided we can do whatever we want here at The Hollywood Outsider, so let's create our own tradition and the Annual Holiday Special was born! Every year we rekindle the past while adding a little something new, and assembling some of the best moments from every host - Aaron, John, Amanda, Brian, Scott, and Justin - for the most fantastic holiday special ever! Debating what constitutes a Christmas movie and specials we love, what makes for a great Christmas movie, Christmas cliches we love, plus new segments where we review Violent Night and bring back Recasting the Classics with a look at how we would remake National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! That's not all, oh no. The Christmas spirit kicks into overdrive as we open up and share our personal memories of the holiday season, stories that remind us of Christmas. And no holiday special would be complete without a visit from the big man himself, so get ready for as much St. Nick as legally allowed as Santa Claus drops by the studio to tell us just how naughty or nice we are, all throughout the episode! With a special game from Amanda, Santa in his sleigh, John's obsession with puppets, Scott's first Christmas Poem, and a lot of fun for everyone – This is the one podcast you don't want to miss this holiday season! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

In recent years, directors Rian Johnson and Kenneth Branagh have revived the murder mystery format in a huge way with their respective franchises beginning with Knives Out and Murder on the Orient Express, respectively. We have discussed how much we all love murder mysteries on the podcast, but WHY do we love them so much? What is it about these puzzle games of murder that drive audiences back for repeat viewings, long after they have already deduced who the culprit is? We'll find out this week as our topic is what makes for a great murder mystery? Also on this week's show, we have spoiler-free reviews of Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Adams in Tim Burton's foray into television with Wednesday, plus Rian Johnson's return to the Knives Out franchise with Glass Onion. Furthermore, Quentin Tarantino has been getting a lot of press recently for his comments stating that Marvel actors are not movie stars, but is there truth in his statements? We discuss, and at the end of the podcast, revisit an earlier conversation we had on the end of the movie star era as a whole. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 21:45) Opening | Quentin Tarantino and Marvel Movie Stars (21:46 – 53:13) Reviews: Netflix's Wednesday and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Recommendations (53:14 – 1:15:45) From the Outside In: What Makes A Great Murder Mystery? (1:15:46 – 1:41:29) Is the Movie Star Era Dead? - (From Episode 490) Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

The world is abuzz with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as director Ryan Coogler was faced with a difficult question after beloved star Chadwick Boseman suddenly passed away: recast or move forward? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss recasting film and television characters throughout the years, and when is the right or wrong time to do so. Or is it ever truly ok to recast a beloved character? Also this week, we discover an actor's gem through focusing on several rarely discussed films by some of our favorite actors. After our topic, Troy and Aaron dive into Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! Be forewarned, this is a full-on spoilercast where we discuss all of the details Marvel and director Ryan Coogler decided to go with as they ventured back to Wakanda. Does Letitia Wright carry the film? Is Namor a formidable foe? Should they ultimately have recast King T'Challa? Why the hell isn't the stinger part of the ACTUAL movie?! All of this and more on our Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoilercast. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 06:25) Opening (06:26 - 48:33) From the Outside In: Recasting Film or TV Actors (48:34 – 55:52) Discover an Actor's Gem (55:53 – 1:35:03) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoilercast Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're talking about politics, and if the excessive and combative nature of the political landscape these days is ruining entertainment. Do you feel there is too much political ideology injected in today's entertainment? Do you remember when no one even discussed politics, where it was a taboo subject? Can you separate politics from your entertainment, or are politics ruining entertainment? We discuss it all on this rare episode where we let red and blue into our discussions. Also this week, HBO unceremoniously cancels Westworld (you can listen to the Beyond Westworld podcast here), Netflix with Ads premieres, reviews of Blamed, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Enola Holmes 2, Till, and I Am A Stalker. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 20:49) Opening | Movie & TV News: HBO Cancels Westworld, Netflix with Ads, MoviePass Fraud (20:50 - 36:03) Reviews: Blamed, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Till, I Am A Stalker, Enola Holmes 2 (36:04 – 1:23:44) From the Outside In: Is Politics Ruining Entertainment Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

What movies are you most excited for this holiday season? It's time for our Holiday Movie Preview 2022! Every major theatrical and streaming release for the remainder of the year is on tap as we debate the best and worst of the upcoming season. From Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to Avatar: The Way of Water, and everything in between! Curious what's worth watching this holiday season? Then don't miss this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

As Game of Thrones show runners breathe fire into their first spin-off in House of the Dragon, we're here to discuss all of the comings and goings in the realm during this first season. On this special episode, we take the major happenings over the 20 year period from the show, and discuss what we loved or loathed about our favorite heroes and villains in the Seven Kingdoms. Unlike many podcasts, we will not be breaking things down chronologically. Instead, we take on each primary character and the main plot points as the war for the Iron Throne reigns on. Targaryens, Valeryons, and Hightowers - oh my! The gang is all here, and we're ready to tackle this season in the most cutthroat way possible. Take a listen to our House of the Dragon Reactions Podcast! Discussed on this episode Expectations vs reality, how House of the Dragon compares to Game of Thrones This season, we go through a series of time jumps. What did you think of this progressive shift in not just story but also actors being recast? More than anything, House of the Dragon is a show about multi-generational trauma and dismantling the patriarchy. Are these concepts becoming exhausting for you personally, or are you still satisfied? Each character's overall arc recapped and discussed Best and least favorite moments and characters Wants, needs, and predictions for House of the Dragon season 2 Email us your thoughts on the episode [email protected] or leave us a message at 818-814-6246 Please support The Hollywood Outsider by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, it's time to smell what The Rock is cooking up in the DCEU as Black Adam finally hit theaters, and critics and audiences are split down the middle on The Rock's interpretation of the fabled DC Universe villain. We discuss every aspect of the film, including that magnificent cameo. Also, Zack Parkerson of The Gaming Outsider stops by to discuss The Flash trailer, as he was part of a focus group on the trailer and has enormous insight into what we might see in DC's next franchise wannabe starter starring Ezra Miller. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:13) Opening | The Flash Trailer (15:14 – 45:06) Black Adam Spoiler Review Discussion Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're talking about the perfect antihero, what makes one our favorite, and whether we have too many or too little of these characters in entertainment. Antiheroes seem to be the fan-favorites, so what is it about them that we love or connect to so much? Also this week, we discuss Harrison Ford's entrance into the MCU, Amazon bringing NFL to their streaming platform and their Lord of the Rings hit, and good ole' Martin Scorsese complains again. And if you've seen Halloween Ends, Aaron and Amanda share their SPOILER thoughts on the trilogy's conclusion. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 10:46) Opening | What's on our minds (10:46 – 26:49 Movie & TV News | Recent Recommendations (26:49 – 1:04:12) From the Outside In: The Perfect Anti Hero (1:04:12 - 1:12:35) Closing | What Would Have Happened? (1:12:35 - 1:43:58) Halloween Ends: Spoiler Filled Review Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our Movie Battle Royale returns! If you have never listened before, we take eight finalists from any genre - this time it is horror sequels - and whittle them down until we come to one absolute winner, crowning that film as the greatest to ever exist in its respective genre! There are some fantastic films to choose from here as well, such as: Aliens, Hellraiser 2, Blade 2, Evil Dead 2, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Doctor Sleep, Dawn of the Dead, Army of Darkness, A Quiet Place 2, Scream 4, Friday the 13th: New Blood, and so many more. So many gems, but only ONE winner of The Hollywood Outsider Movie Battle Royale! Also this week, we discuss Marvel's revolving release dates, Hocus Pocus 2 demonizing children, TJ Miller tossing shade at Ryan Reynolds, Blockbuster nostalgia fading, and our spoiler-free review of Amsterdam. All of this and much more on the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:08) Opening | Movie and TV News: Marvel Dates, TJ Miller, Hocus Pocus 2 controversy, Blockbuster (26:03 – 40:21) Reviews: Amsterdam, Luckiest Girl Alive | Recommendations (40:22 – 1:35:06) The Horror Sequel Movie Battle Royale Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter @BuyPopcorn

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to prep for All Hallows' Eve as we take to our own respective graveyards and dig up obscure Halloween movies. Trick r Treat has taken off in recent years, and there are many little unspoken gems like this one to get us all hyped up for the best movie season of the year for horror fans! Take a listen, and rest assured to walk away with at least a few new Halloween gems to watch this season of the witch. Also this week, we discuss physical vs. digital media as it once again joins the conversation, digital rights being sold off of our favorite actors, Deadpool 3, and reviews of Smile and Netflix's Blonde. All of this and much more on the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:08) Opening | Movie and TV News: Physical vs Digital Media, Digital Rights, Deadpool 3 (22:09 – 44:18) Reviews: Smile, Blonde (44:19 – 1:30:37) From the Outside In: Obscure Halloween Movies Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

Want to know what new TV shows to watch this Fall? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time for our Fall TV preview 2022, including our most anticipated new and returning shows on the Fall television schedule. TV has evolved so much, and there are so many options, it becomes overwhelming every year to know what we should be spending our time on. Therefore we rolled up our sleeves, jumped in the water, and pulled out some of the best and worst that television has to offer this season. Andor, Wednesday, Willow, Interview with the Vampire, Quantum Leap, The Midnight Club and so many more shows are discussed and dissected on our annual plunge into the biggest season for television. Also this week: reviews of Don't Worry Darling, Bandit, On the Come Up, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 1:04:09) Opening | Fall TV Preview 2022 (1:04:10 – 1:31:27) Reviews: Don't Worry Darling, Bandit, On the Come Up Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

This is Episode 500 of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, where Aaron Peterson, John Davenport, Amanda Sink, and Troy Heinritz are joined by former hosts Scott Clark and Brian Williams to celebrate 500 episodes of our podcast. Strap in, this is a wild one. Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we dive into the reveals of Disney's own Comic-Con with their D23 Expo. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Pixar, and - of course - a ton of Marvel has been unveiled for all the world to see, and we debate the biggest news that sprung from a weekend of Disney love. Also this episode, our spoiler-free review of Cobra Kai Season 5, and then it's time to discuss one of our favorite filmmakers and personalities: Kevin Smith. With Smith bringing Clerks III to screens nationwide as well as a road tour, it's the end of an era for Smith of sorts. We discuss why people love Smith, as well as his recent work, before diving into our spoiler-free review of Clerks III, the finale to Kevin Smith's own personal trilogy. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 47:14) Opening | Disney's D23 Expo (47:15– 50:14) Cobra Kai: Season 5 (50:15 – 1:37:22) A Discussion on Kevin Smith and Clerks III Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate psychological horror vs gore, the art of the movie trailer, and then finish it off with our TV doctor Battle Royale! First up, we debate which is scarier: psychological horror or gore? When you think of TV or movie scenes that terrify you, what stands out as the most horrifying? Is it a casual conversation by Hannibal to Clarice that raises the hair on the back of your neck, or is a flesh wound more jarring to you as an audience member? It's a dissection of the mind and body this week. Then we discuss the art of the movie trailer. All of us have preferences when it comes to movie trailers, but there's no denying that when they are done right, they sell tickets and create the ultimate hype and intrigue. We discuss what makes them good, bad, and examples of our favorites. Then we conclude as we are celebrate our fictional medical heroes by talking about our favorite TV doctors in one of our most beloved podcast segments: the Battle Royale. Joined by an actual physician, our guest Stan helps us break down which of our 8 finalists deserves to be crowned the greatest television doctor of all-time! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 29:02) Psychological Horror vs Gore (29:03 – 1:20:56) The Art of the Movie Trailer (1:20:57 – 2:14:03) TV Doctor Battle Royale Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss a myriad of topics as our 500th episode was delayed due to unexpected events. MoviePass begins a relaunch, with a plan seemingly lacking on details, Regal Cinemas wrestles with the possibility of filing for Chapter 11, and Summer comes to a close. Then we move to streaming's recent conquest over cable, and answer Patreon listener questions in regards to our favorite movie buddy duos, our favorite movie theater experiences, and the best coaches in entertainment. After these topics, we dive into our spoiler review of the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon! Does it live up to the hype, was it worth the return to Westeros? All of this and much more on the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:43) Opening | Movie and TV News: MoviePass returns, Regal Cinemas struggle, Summer movies come to an end (47:19 – 1:18:35) From the Outside In: Streaming Beats Cable, Movie Duos, Favorite Movie Theater Experiences, Coaches in Entertainment (1:18:36 – 1:55:49) House of the Dragon Spoiler Review Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, The Academy FINALLY apologized for the horrific treatment of Sacheen Littlefeather, Ezra Miller makes his public statement, Walmart and Paramount Global are teaming up to include the Paramount+ streaming service as part of the retailing giant's Walmart+ membership program starting in September, the first Warner Brothers Discovery project has been announced (and just, what?), and our topic of the week: Beasts and Predators in Entertainment. We discuss the ones that worked for us, terrified us, fell short, stories of being traumatized by these creatures, and some of our listeners' thoughts. Also on this episode, our reviews of Spin Me Round (featured at SXSW 2022), Day Shift, and weekly recommendations, all before we tackle our game of the week: How Do You Survive? Beasts and Predators edition. Let's get on with the show! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 28:58) Opening | Movie and TV News: Ezra Miller goes to therapy, Paramount+ teams up with Wal-Mart+, and more. (28:59 – 47:18) Spoiler Free Reviews: Spin Me Round, Day Shift | Recent Recommendations (47:19 – 1:29:22) From the Outside In: Beasts and Predators in Entertainment (1:29:23 – 1:43:08) Closing | How Do You Survive? Don't forget to share your thoughts, feedback, memories, or stories on The Hollywood Outsider, as we approach episode 500 next week! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Variety released a study about the effect franchises have on streaming by studying the search history of users on Roku devices. This led us to ask the question about our preparation for watching a franchise whether to revisit them or to prepare for an upcoming new release. We also discuss the late Nichelle Nichols, Will Smith's Apology message, and the disaster that is currently the state of DC over at Warner Brothers Discovery including cancelling the $90 million Batgirl. Also on this episode, our review of Bodies Bodies Bodies. Aaron and Amanda dive into what could very well be a surprise hit for the end of the summer movie season. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 42:42) Opening | Nichelle Nichols | News (42:42 – 54:59) Bodies Bodies Bodies Review | Recent Recommendations (54:59 – 1:19:53) Topic: Franchises and the effects on streaming (1:19:53 – 1:22:38) Closing | Check out TikTok Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe to The Hollywood Outsider Podcast:

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, the San Diego Comic-Con - long a staple of the best in geek news and fandom - has returned to a live event for the first time in years. Because there was so much excitement, each of our hosts broke their favorite news bites into their own panels which we discuss and ponder, including the sweeping announcements of Marvel's Phase 5 and 6 plans. Also, stopping by from NoReruns.net, Kyle Nolan returns to discuss his live antics on the ground at SDCC 2022, and how the event has changed since the pandemic. Also on this episode, our spoiler review of Jordan Peele's NOPE. Aaron and Troy dive into what Peele's stab at the sci-fi horror genre actually meant, and how differently people are reading that ending. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 20:52) Opening | Troy's Panel: Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Apple TV+, Avatar (20:53 – 39:42) Amanda's Panel: John Wick Chapter 4, BRZRKR, Marvel Animated, Dungeons and Dragons (39:43 – 58:50) Kyle Nolan - NoReruns.net LIVE at SDCC 2022 (58:51 – 1:14:14) John's Panel: Black Adam, Shazam, The Sandman (1:14:15 – 1:46:45) Aaron's Panel: Walking Dead, Marvel Phases 5 and 6 (1:46:46 – 2:10:34) NOPE Spoiler Review Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with NOPE hitting theaters, we wanted to discuss why Hollywood has this obsession with making aliens terrifying? What is the reasoning behind it? Are we all truly that terrified of an alien invasion? That we would be body snatched? We debate this as well as share what kind of movie or TV aliens terrify us or make us smile the most. Also on this episode, our spoiler-free reviews of The Gray Man and Persuasion, discuss Netflix's recent loss of 1 million subscribers, Zack Snyder is under fire again, another round of How Do You Survive, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 39:22) Opening | Movie and TV News: Netflix loses a million subscribers, Zack Snyder gets a hit piece (39:23 – 1:02:15) Reviews: The Gray Man and Persuasion | Recommendations (1:02:16 – 1:28:54) From the Outside In: Why is Hollywood Afraid of Aliens? (1:28:55 – 1:39:27) How Do You Survive - Alien Edition | Closing Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Thor: Love and Thunder blowing up theaters, we decided to take a look at movies or TV that changed their tone. For example, a show like The X-Files regularly altered its tone from comedy to sci-fi to horror with relative ease, while movies rebooted into completely new genres with films like 21 Jump Street and Baywatch. Changing the tone of a property is nothing new, but it does beg the question: is it worth the risk? Also on this episode, our spoiler-free review of Thor: Love and Thunder, discuss the recent #GentleMinions experience, reflect on Summer Box Office, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 29:27) Opening | Movie and TV News: #GentleMinions and Summer Box Office (29:28 – 41:20) Reviews: Thor: Love and Thunder | Recommendations: Murder in Yellowstone City (41:21 – 1:14:52) From the Outside In: Changing the Tone in Movies or TV (1:14:53 – 1:26:01) Movie Manners: Spoilers | Closing Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to dive headfirst into the Upside Down to decipher everything we just witnessed in Stranger Things Season 4 Volumes 1 and 2. Did the kids have a sound plan, or did they wage into battle recklessly? Should they have waited another few days to call on Eleven? Hopper and Joyce are reunited, but what is the deal with this Russia storyline? Did Eddie buy them enough time? All of this and more as we dive into our favorite aspects of both volumes of Season 4 of Stranger Things. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 23:14) Opening | Stranger Things Volume 1 (23:15 – 1:06:10) Stranger Things Volume 2 Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate timeless movies, iconic TV episodes, and debate villain team-ups in a Battle Royale! Our Movie Battle Royale takes on a new form as each host forms a Suicide Squad of their own, 4 villains teaming up to defeat Thanos. Which combination wins the battle? Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park. These are some of the first films you think of when you debate movies that have stood up to the trials of time. On this segment, we are discussing timeless movies. Those films that still hold up decades later, against modern effects and scrutiny. These aren't based on greatness or classic status, these are decided on by their ability to almost look and feel the same to you now as they did when you first saw them. Iconic is typically defined as widely recognized and well-established. Iconic episodes of television though are far and few between, because typically a series can only have one that would be called iconic, and how few episodes of any TV show are actually iconic? On this segment we discuss the very nature of reaching iconic status, as well as what we would define as iconic television episodes. Sure, the usual suspects arrive in the form of Lost or Game of Thrones, but a few surprises await as well during an engaging discussion on a topic most of us know far more about than we realize. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 28:03) Villain Team-Up Battle Royale (28:04 – 1:04:28) Timeless Movies (1:04:29 – 1:48:03) Iconic Television Episodes Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided it was time to get a bit controversial and weigh in on a few of our unpopular opinions or theories in entertainment news. Is Wes Anderson vastly overrated? Should Star Wars have ended with Return of the Jedi? Is E.T. really an allegory for something deeper, perhaps a love story? All of these and more are discussed and probed as The Hollywood Outsider gets controversial. Also on this episode, we review Only Murders in the Building Season 2, debate if Jon Snow getting a sequel series retcons the Game of Thrones series ending, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 19:33) Opening | Movie and TV News: Jon Snow Sequel Series, Guy Ritchie Gets Another Disney Remake with Hercules (19:34 – 31:24) Reviews: Only Murders in the Building Season 2 | Recommendations: Murder in Yellowstone City (31:25 – 1:19:59) From the Outside In: Lets Get Controversial (1:20:00 – 1:29:10) Which is the Better July 4th Movie: Independence Day or Jaws? | Closing | Outtakes Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before we review Jurassic World Dominion, we reflect on a bit of lost history: commercials. Remember those? These little nuggets of cinema used to tell us what to buy and consume, and since streaming has taken over, we barely pay them any attention at all. What were your favorite commercials? Also on this episode, we review The Boys Season 3 and Hustle, discuss if a Joker sequel with Lady Gaga will actually be a musical, Squid Game gets a reality series, and then we dive into the concluding chapter of the Jurassic Park saga with our spoiler review of Jurassic World Dominion! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 18:08) Opening | Movie and TV News: Joker 2 - The Musical, Squid Game - The Challenge (18:09 – 30:25) Reviews: The Boys - Season 3, Hustle | Recommendations (30:26 – 52:01) From the Outside In: Favorite Commercials (52:02 – 1:01:35) How Do You Survive: Jurassic Park Edition (1:01:36 - 1:34:02) Jurassic World Dominion Spoiler Review Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with the recent cancellation of over 40 shows, we are discussing the emotional impact of a series not given a proper ending. Is it even fair to expect studios to deliver an ending to a show no one is watching? Are we, as fans, too entitled when it comes to a canceled series? Also on this episode, we discuss the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial, a freakin' popcorn shortage, Neve Campbell's Scream 6 announcement, and Kyle Nolan from NoReruns.Net joins us to discuss the 2022 ATX Television Festival, which returned LIVE and in-person in Austin, Texas. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:48) Opening | Movie & TV News (15:48 – 34:09) ATX Television Festival with Kyle Nolan, NoReruns.net (34:09 - 41:31) Reviews and Recommendations (41:31 – 1:12:33) From the Outside In: Emotional Impact of a Series Cancelation (1:12:33– 1:20:25) Open Mic Night & Closing Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Top Gun: Maverick taking over movie theaters worldwide, we decided to look back at the original for inspiration and devote our topic for the week to 80s movie soundtracks! Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Purple Rain, The Blues Brothers, the list goes on and on and on. What was your favorite soundtrack from the 80s era? Also on this episode, we dive deep into Top Gun: Maverick with our spoiler review, as well as Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1. What did Tom Cruise and company get right and wrong with their nostalgia laden sequel, and what the hell is happening in the Upside Down? Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 09:24) Opening (09:25 – 1:06:44) From the Outside In: 80s Movie Soundtracks | Recommendations (1:06:45 – 1:39:18) Top Gun: Maverick Spoiler Review (1:39:19 - 2:00:49) Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1 Spoiler Review Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group