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One of our most popular podcasts each year is our Movie Release EXTRAVAGANZA! On this year's episode, we break down the most anticipated movie releases of the entire year. And with 2019 in full swing, it's finally time to look ahead at all of the exciting releases still to come in 2019! We kick things off with the most anticipated film releases. Titles such as Star Wars: Episode IX, Toy Story 4, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, IT: Chapter Two, John Wick: Chapter 3, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Irishman, and a whole lot more. All of those titles are just the tip of the iceberg, as we also discuss the Oscars going without a host for the first time in 20 years, Mission: Impossible getting two sequels, and reviews of The Upside and On the Basis of Sex. We're discussing over 30 new movies releasing in 2018 on this episode, so bring a notebook because we're about to help you plan your entire year in entertainment! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 17:45) Opening | Mission: Impossible earns two sequels, Spider-Man: Far From Home's trailer dropped, and Oscar goes without a host for the first time in 30 years (17:46 – 1:03:59) The 2019 Audience Most Anticipated Movie Releases (1:04:00 – 1:21:06) Host Most Anticipated Releases (1:21:07 – 1:34:12) Reviews: The Upside and On the Basis of Sex | Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we revisit 2018 as we present the 2019 HO Awards for the best (and worst) we witnessed in film and television over the past year. From the continued explosion of quality content on TV and streaming services, to the implosion of mediocrity scattered about, to an overload of greatness both at home and in theaters – THESE are the only podcast awards you need to listen to! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 13:36) Opening (13:37 – 56:55) Television Awards (56:56 – 1:30:41) Film Awards (1:30:42 – 1:37:21) Listener Awards | HO TV Series and Movie of the Year | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' 2019 Categories: TV • Biggest TV News Story • Favorite Supporting Character • The Biggest Badass • Favorite Actor • Next MUST-SEE Series • Best Single Moment • Series You Finally Gave Up On • Top 5 TV Shows of 2018 Movies • Biggest News Story • Best Line • Best Specific Moment • Best Use of a Worn Out Cliche or Plot • Best Physical Effect or Stunt • Best Use of CGI • Best Supporting Character • Best Badass • Favorite Actor • The Coherence Award – (little-seen or unheard of film) • Worst Movie • Top 10 Movies of 2018

The year is ending with a bang, as Aquaman, Mary Poppins Returns, and Bumblebee all hit theaters for the holiday season. One, an enormously charismatic hero with the ability to communicate on a deeper level with every living being while simultaneously saving lives. The other two, Aquaman and Bumblebee. On this special episode, we explore each of these three behemoths and their respective plots and details. First up, we trip a light fantastic as we sashay into Mary Poppins Returns! Emily Blunt picks up the umbrella and returns to theaters just in time to put that stoic narcissism and delightful penchant for a song to the test and save the Banks family from certain ruin. Joined by Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Blunt grasps ahold of Mary Poppins and makes it her own, but does it live up to the original? Poppins, music, insanity, and family - we explore a world of imagination as Aaron and Amanda discuss Mary Poppins Returns. Next, Bumblebee. Set in 1987, Hailee Steinfeld stars as Charlie, a young girl who has recently lost her father and her inner light. She's a mechanic like her dad, and she's desperate to repair her father's car when frustration leads her to an old bug. Which happens to be Bumblebee after his unfortunate voice incident. The two become fast friends before having to fend off both an irrational government, and a pair of rowdy Decepticons dead-set on information Bumblebee has on Optimus Prime. Lastly, we dive into DC's latest hero, Aquaman. Born a son to an underwater Queen (Nicole Kidman) and a human, Arthur Curry learns he is destined to rule the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Along the way, he must challenge his brother Orm, and fend off the villainous Manta. For this section, Aaron is joined by John Davenport and Brian Williams to debate Arthur Curry's journey towards his rightful place as King, Jason Momoa's entry into the DC Universe, Amber Heard's hair, Patrick Wilson's flair, and James Wan's direction. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 04:47) Opening | They Shall Not Grow Old (04:48– 35:36) Mary Poppins Returns Spoilercast (35:37 – 50:39) Bumblebee Spoilercast (50:40 – 1:42:36) Aquaman Spoilercast Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

As we take the week off, here are four of our most popular topics on our final Best of 2018 compilation: Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Stories, Pixar Movie Battle Royale, Is Television Getting TOO Serialized, and Let's Puppet Up A Movie. As well as a short collection of outtakes from our January special on former host, Justin Macumber. First up, from Episode 317: Hollywood has been inundated with scandal and sadness for the last long while, therefore on this segment, we're bringing forth the joy! We are going to share some of our favorite stories we've found revolving around Hollywood. Possibly a celebrity doing something for a child, a fascinating story behind a production, or a celebrity's personal triumph. This is about sharing some favorite Hollywood behind-the-scenes stories! Next, we head to Episode 323: When 24 hit the air many years ago, it was an eye-opener in terms of what television could do. For 24 consecutive episodes, this series told one single day's worth of story. Each episode leading directly into the next, leaving little chance to jump into the show mid-season and have any idea what was going on. Flash forward to 2018, and it seems like EVERY show is doing this. Unless you're a slave to CBS, television is dominated by the season-long arc. Some even take it a step further – like Breaking Bad or Walking Dead – and make the entire series one singular story. Has it gotten to be too much, though? Have we finally arrived at the breaking point? Is television getting TOO serialized? Next, we head to Episode 315: In 1995, Pixar released their first feature-length film, the computer animated classic Toy Story. Soon after, A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2 released in quick succession, with titles continuing to drop annually. The studio revolutionized animation for the modern generation, and in 2006 was purchased by the previous dominator in this arena: Disney. Over the past 20-plus years, Pixar has racked up billions in box office receipts, and even more in memories for movie fans. On this segment, our four hosts pick our two favorite Pixar classics, and break down what is the greatest Pixar film in history! Finally, we come to Episode 324: What is the deal with puppets? Are we running out of human actors? Then why do we enjoy puppets so much? On this segment, we discuss the world of puppets, if we prefer the humorous or horrific brand, and most importantly: what movies would instantly improve with the addition of puppets? [divider style="solid" top="20" bottom="20"] Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 35:59) Opening | Episode 317: Favorite Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Stories (36:00 – 57:59) Episode 323: Is Television Getting Too Serialized? (58:00 – 1:52:39) Episode 315: The Pixar Movie Battle Royale (1:52:40 – 2:00:01) The Force Will Be With You, Justin Macumber. Always: Outtakes (2:00:02 – 2:28:06) Episode 324: Let's Puppet Up A Movie Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we discuss how we find new television shows in a climate where there are 500+ scripted shows across all mediums. Also, Netflix and Disney's pissing contest, the UK is taking up for scarred villains, we recast Die Hard with modern actors, and then wrap up the show by saying goodbye to 2018 with our last regular episode of the season. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 28:26)Opening | The UK takes on facially scarred villains, Netflix and Disney come to a head, and more (28:27 – 43:44) Recasting the Classics – Die Hard | Upcoming Releases (43:45 – 1:15:15) From The Outside In Topic: How Do You Find New TV Shows In 2018 (1:15:16 – 1:44:45) Saying Goodbye to 2018 (1:44:36 – 1:49:54) Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Every year, we love to celebrate the holiday season with our listeners, and there is no better way to do that then with our 5th Annual Holiday Special! It all started with a random idea, as Aaron and Scott 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 do a little something different, so this year we are discussing Christmas movie clichés. Not in a negative way though, we are talking about clichés we love to see in our favorite holiday films. That's not all, oh no. We also throw out recent additions to our holiday movie rotations and debate how difficult it is to make a holiday special or movie in today's climate. 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 as Santa Claus drops by the studio to read a few HO listener letters! With a special game from Amanda, a little whimsy from Aaron, Scott's annual Christmas Poem, and a lot of fun for everyone – This is the one podcast you don't want to miss this holiday season! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 49:49)Opening | How difficult is it to make a holiday movie (49:50 – 1:11:40) What's This Movie | Holiday Recommendations | Amanda's HO Game (1:11:41 – 1:23:29) From The Outside In Topic: Christmas Movie Clichés (1:23:30 – 1:49:07) Scott's Annual Christmas Poem | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Football has become the American pastime. A team sport that is equal parts sheer brutality and entertainment. Any given Sunday, the country is enthralled by the NFL and its merry band of outlaws, tossing a leather ball back-and-forth on a field playing a kid's game, and we eat it up. And because of that, we also love a great football movie! But what defines a "football movie"? Does it require rah-rah speeches? Does the actual sport need to be played? Most importantly, what IS the greatest football movie of all-time? Well, strap on your helmet, because we're hitting the gridiron this week and aiming for a touchdown: this is our Football Movie Battle Royale! Also this week: discussion of recent films including Boy Erased, Robin Hood, Astral, The Christmas Chronicles, and the Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Another round of Movie Innuendo, what franchise would we most want to see have another film, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 19:52)Film and TV News: Movie franchises that lose a star and what stalled franchise would we most want to see rejuvenated (19:53 – 44:10) Recommendations | Movie Innuendo (44:11 – 1:49:52) From The Outside In Topic: The Football Movie Battle Royale (1:49:53 – 1:54:19) Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

The Crimes of Grindelwald is a direct sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and a prequel to the beloved Harry Potter franchise. The worlds are vastly interconnected and we begin to see their ties more and more as the Beasts world progresses. In follow up to the last, after being recruited by Albus Dumbledore, we are to follow Newt Scamander, Tina, Jacob, and Company as they fight the battle against Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) – one of the most powerful wizards who seeks to dis-empower muggles (non-magic folk) by using Credence (Ezra Miller)…once we truly understand who he is, that is. On this bonus podcast episode, we discuss what we think of the Wizarding World to this point, our spoiler-free thoughts on The Crimes of Grindelwald, and then we move in to spoiler territory - with a fair warning - to break down the main characters, the weaknesses, and the strengths of this sequel. The Crimes of Grindelwald is vastly splitting the J.K. Rowling fandom world, so listen in to find out why!

Shocking news hit the world this week as Marvel legend Stan Lee was pronounced dead at 95. A hero to the dreamer in all of us, Stan Lee entertained millions around the world with his amazing creations such as Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, and the list goes on and on. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we reflect back on what Stan Lee has meant to us, as well as his legacy. After that emotional journey, we dive into our every single major theatrical release that will be discuss for the remainder of the year, as we whittle through the muck to share what gems away all of us in cinemas this winter season. This is our Holiday Movie Preview 2018! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 27:21) Remembering Stan Lee (27:22 – 1:14:56) Holiday Movie Preview 2018 (1:14:57 – 1:21:27) Recommendations | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

On this bonus episode, we discuss Netflix's recent series, The Haunting of Hill House. Just like the show itself, we bounce through the characters of the Crain family and dissect what it is about this show that captured our attention so greatly. Take a listen! Subscribe to The Hollywood Outsider on your favorite podcast app, or visit the website at TheHollywoodOutsider.com Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

This month marks the 25th anniversary of Mrs. Doubtfire. A movie revolving around a divorced dad who was simply not allowed to see his kids whenever he wanted. So in an effort to spend more quality time with them, he dressed up like a nanny and landed a job inside his ex-wife's house to help raise these kids. In 1993, Robin Williams sold us on this premise as whimsical, charming, even oddly supportive. But in 2018, Mrs. Doubtfire is terrifying! This week, we look at films that featured a plot or subplot that we initially found sweet, but after taking off our nostalgia goggles, we find it quite disturbing. Also this week: reviews of Bohemian Rhapsody and Mail Order Monster, debate if this R-rated comic book genre is getting carried away, discuss how John Carpenter's They Live has endured for 30 years, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 32:04)Film and TV News: Reboots and sequels aplenty, Walking Dead launches a new universe, Birds of Prey takes on an R-rating | They Live Turns 30 (32:05 – 49:39) Reviews: Bohemian Rhapsody and Mail Order Monster | Upcoming Releases (49:40 – 1:22:22) From The Outside In Topic: Nostalgic Movie Plots That Are More Disturbing With Age (1:22:23 – 1:32:55) Recommendations | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Television is stuffed with content these days, and the quality supports the excess. But what happens when we as an audience become hooked on a series, and it continues even after the quality and ratings drops? What happens when our favorite TV shows go on too long? This week we dive into this very real problem of fandom: when to leave your favorite shows. With TV series staples like Walking Dead and The Simpsons seeming to live forever, at what point is it time for us to cut and run? Also this week: reviews of Curvature and Mid90s, social media is dictating the future of TV, Pirates of the Caribbean reboots without Johnny Depp, a new game, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 43:54)Film and TV News: Pirates of the Caribbean reboots without Depp, what celebrities owe us, social media's impact on TV | You Can Do It (43:55 – 1:01:11) Reviews: Curvature and Mid90s | Upcoming Releases (1:01:12 – 1:38:17) From The Outside In Topic: When TV Shows Go On Too Long (1:38:18 – 1:44:42) Recommendations | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting https://www.patreon.com/thehollywoodoutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Halloween is a special time of year, especially for fans of entertainment. As long as we have it, film and television has supplied audiences with an endless array of boogeymen and women to terrify us into that Halloween spirit. This year, we devote an entire episode to the festivities. From what we love about the holiday – including tricks, treats, and costumes – to a review of the 2018 version of Halloween to our own Must-See Halloween movie lists, this episode has a little something for everyone this year. And you won't want to miss our own personal plans for escaping various killers in the night! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 31:36)Halloween – What is it about the holiday that we love? Tricks, treats, and costumes. (31:37 – 46:00) Halloween (2018) Review (46:01 – 1:22:43) From The Outside In Topic: Halloween Favorites in Film and TV (1:22:44 – 1:38:40) How Do You Survive | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

On this exclusive interview, we sit down with Jim Cummings, the writer-director-star of Thunder Road. Jim's new film follows a police officer who has just lost his mother, and is now forced to come to grips with her legacy, his role in law enforcement, and his own relationship with his daughter. Jim discusses a myriad of topics, including the genesis of Thunder Road, shooting an extended scene uncut, marketing and releasing his own film, and even landing Bruce Springsteen's approval. It's an exciting interview with a rising talent you won't want to miss!

Three decades ago, an absolutely rad year in entertainment took hold. Classics like Die Hard, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Rain Man, and Scrooged hit theaters. The Cosby Show, Cheers, Roseanne, and Murder, She Wrote took over our television sets. It was a prime time for entertainment. Much has changed since then, but what is even more interesting is how much remains the same. For this special episode, we're not only going to look back at the year - complete with sponsor breaks and Breaking News segments - we are going BACK to 1988! With the magic of technology and time travel, this podcast is being presented to you directly from our HO Time Capsule vault. This IS 1988! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 28:00)Film and TV Discussion: Wrestling takes hold, Die Hard redefines action films, Roseanne dominates the airwaves, Shark Week is introduced, and video stores surge. (28:02 – 33:07) What's This Movie | The Top Movies and TV Shows of 1988 | In Memoriam (32:58 – 1:03:24) From The Outside In Topic: Best and Worst of Film and TV in 1988 (1:03:25 – 1:12:28) Soundtrack Sing-a-long | Closing Listen to our previous Time Capsule episodes for 1987 and 1997. Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting https://www.patreon.com/thehollywoodoutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Villains. Cinema is stocked to the brink with great villains, as well as mediocre and even ridiculous ones. Some of these are so iconic, we spend countless hours contemplating further adventures with these foes, perhaps even plotting them against heroes in other universes. On this episode, with Venom conquering the box office, we decided to look at other villains that could benefit from a solo film or franchise. Surely there are more than just Eddie Brock's alter ego? Also this week: James Gunn to write Suicide Squad 2, Chris Evans retires as Captain America, Dresden Files and Chronicles of Narnia come to TV, and much more. Then we close out our episode with our Venom spoilercast, as we take a look at all aspects of the latest Marvel offering in the Spider-Man universe. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 29:35)Film and TV Discussion: James Gunn is moving to DC, Chris Evans hangs up his shield, The Dresden Files and Chronicles of Narnia come to TV, aren't fun films considered good? | Movie Innuendo - Villains (29:36 – 39:44) Review of Thunder Road | Upcoming Releases: Bad Times at the El Royale, First Man, Goosebumps 2, Apostle (39:44 – 1:12:55) From The Outside In Topic: Villains That Deserve Their Own Franchise (1:12:56 – 1:18:00) Recommendations and Closing (1:18:01 – 1:59:20) Venom Spoilercast Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Over the past several months, we've talked a lot about we've talked a lot about FOX's Lethal Weapon replacing Clayne Crawford's Riggs with Seann William Scott's Cole. They aren't the exact same character, but in this instance they might as well be, as both occupy the position of co-lead in a buddy-cop relationship. So, in the spirit of replacing original actors, we thought it was a great time to discuss if maybe, sometimes, it's actually not so bad after all. Cinema's history books are riddled with cases where an actor needed to be recast for one reason or another. Whether it's due to temperament, personal issues, or sheer lack of talent, it just becomes necessary at times. Even the most famous film series have taken their stabs at it (most notably James Bond and Dumbledore), and occasionally TV series will just need to swap actors out between seasons. On this episode, we debate if these situations could actually improve the properties, as well as our picks for the best and worst examples of recasting. Also this week: Netflix wants you to choose your own endings, you could see a PG-13 Deadpool, reviews of A Star Is Born and Hell Fest, Halle Berry's career, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 31:54)Film and TV Discussion: Netflix introduces choose-your-own-endings to Black Mirror, X-Men: Dark Phoenix is moved to Summer and a PG-13 Deadpool could take a slot at Christmas, a listener asks about blatant product placement | Where Did They Go Wrong – Halle Berry (31:55 – 51:27) Reviews of A Star Is Born and Hell Fest | Upcoming Releases: A Star Is Born, Venom, Malevolent (51:28 – 1:31:34) Should Hollywood Ever Recast An Original Actor? (1:31:25 – 1:37:00) Recommendations and Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

On this exclusive interview, Aaron sits down with Roxanne Avent, CEO of Hidden Empire Film Group. So far this year, she's produced Traffik with Paula Patton, The Intruder with Dennis Quaid, Meagan Good and Michael Ealy, Meet the Blacks 2 with Mike Epps, and is currently in the midst of shooting Fatale starring 2 time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, as well as several TV projects, including The Thrill with Snoop Dogg. We discuss how Roxanne came into the business, building HEFG's diverse brand, the state of modern-day Hollywood amidst the #MeToo movement, and where she hopes to take things next.

Serial killers have terrorized film since its inception. The idea of an unknown stranger, hiding in the dark, plotting an innocent character's demise – it's one of the most terrifying concepts in cinema. Yet, at the same time, audiences are fascinated with this despicable hunters of humans. For our latest Movie Battle Royale, we take 8 of the most sadistic serial killers on film, and determine whom is the most horrific of all-time! Hannibal Lecter, John Doe, Billy and Stu, Martin Vanger, and even Norman Bates are all in the mix. Take a listen, and see if you agree with our choice for the greatest serial killer in film. Also this week: Mel Gibson takes on a Wild Bunch, Birds of Prey gets a release date, Kate McKinnon stretches her wings, we debate Life Itself, and much more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:21)Film and TV Discussion: Mel Gibson to remake Wild Bunch, Kate McKinnon goes dramatic, Birds of Prey takes flight | I Can't Believe We Thought This Was Cool – Revenge of the Nerds (22:22 – 33:26) Review of Life Itself | Upcoming Releases: Hold the Dark, Hell Fest, Night School, and Smallfoot (33:27 – 1:24:03) From The Outside In: Movie Battle Royale – Most Horrific Serial Killers (1:24:04 – 1:33:31) Recommendations and Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Fall TV is rapidly approaching and to get YOU ready for it, we break down what's new, what's coming back, and what just needs to go away. On this episode, we discuss our Fall TV preview, Veronica Mars confirmed for a revival, CBS CEO Les Moonves departs after harassment allegations, and are iTunes digital movie purchases really yours to keep? Also this week: Spoiler-free reviews of Predator and A Simple Favor, Upcoming Releases for the week of 9/21, and our monthly movie giveaway Patreon winner! Who doesn't want to win a copy of Avengers: Infinity War or Deadpool 2? Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 18:42)Film and TV Discussion: iTunes digital movie purchases disappearing, CBS CEO Les Moonves out after harassment claims – is Hollywood finally changing?, and Veronica Mars is making a comeback! | (18:43 – 1:30:11) From The Outside In: Fall TV Preview – Most anticipated new shows, Most anticipated returning shows, Shows we loved but are desperately ready to see end, Predictions, and Listener picks (1:30:12 – 1:49:39) Spoiler- free reviews of Predator and A Simple Favor | Upcoming Releases: Fahrenheit 11/9, Life Itself, A House With a Clock In Its Walls, I Think We're Alone Now, Beyond the Sky, and Private Life (1:49:40 – 2:03:01) Recommendations and Closing Thoughts Purchase David McGrath's 'Who Is Waldo Wiggins?' HERE Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night and a monthly movie giveaway, -by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

As we take the week off, here are four of our most popular topics from earlier this year (Too Much TV, Marvel, Gender Swapping, and Unsung Franchises), as well as quick recap of Peppermint, Searching, Ozark Season 2 and Jack Ryan. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 33:29) Opening | Episode 308: Too Much TV (33:30 – 1:36:50) Episode 310: Building Marvel (1:36:51 – 2:01:42) Episode 312: Trailers and Gender Swapping in Film (2:01:43 – 2:21:54) Episode 313: Franchises That Never Happened Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Take Two stars Rachel Bilson as Sam Swift, a disgraced actress who is struggling to rebuild her career. Researching a role, she shadows private detective Eddie Valetik (Eddie Cibrian) and eventually finds out that her history as a TV cop might prove beneficial at solving actual crimes. Therefore, in the spirit of The Thin Man and Moonlighting, these two team up to solve crimes every week on ABC. For our exclusive interview, creators Andrew W. Marlowe and Terri Edda Miller join us to discuss their history in Hollywood, including their initial start in the industry. From there, the conversation shifts to their time on their hit series Castle, the current climate of television storytelling, how they came to create Take Two, and why they love doing shows like this. You will not want to miss this enchanting, candid conversation with two stalwart talents, Andrew W. Marlowe and Terri Edda Miller . Take Two airs Thursday nights at 10PM EST/9PM CST on ABC.

The summer movies of 2018 is in the bag, so how was it? Many people have complained that this season has been overrun by sequels and franchise films, was it really that bad, or are moviegoers suffering from too much awesome? We debate the summer of 2018 at length – where it stood, what was lacking, which franchises were born, the biggest news stories in entertainment, what caught our eye on television, and even our own favorite summer movie experiences. Avengers: Infinity War, Crazy Rich Asians, Deadpool 2, The Meg, Mission: Impossible -Fallout, Ocean's 8, and much more are discussed as we cap the entire episode off with our annual Summer Movie HO Awards! Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Where does this summer end up, overall or vs last year What was lacking? Best and worst summer movie experiences Which franchise was born this summer Biggest news story in entertainment Summer TV standouts HO Award Categories Most Memorable Scene of the Summer The Head-Slam-Against-A-Wall Scene (worst or most nonsensical) Best Action Sequence Best Use of CGI The Darwin Award | Most Idiotic or Annoying Character Best Supporting Character Biggest Badass Mr. Summer: Most Engaging Actor of the Summer Ms. Summer: Most Engaging Actress of the Summer Most Disappointing Film Worst Summer Film Top 5 Summer Movies Listener Top 10

What is the deal with puppets? Are we running out of human actors? Then why do we enjoy puppets so much? On this episode, we discuss the world of puppets, if we prefer the humorous or horrific brand, and most importantly: what movies would instantly improve with the addition of puppets? Also this week: YouTube pulls The Nun ad for being too terrifying, summer movie clichés, reviews of Mile 22 and Netflix's To All The Boys I've Loved Before, Movie Innuendo, and more. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 24:28)Film and TV Discussion: YouTube pulls The Nun ad, summer movie clichés | Movie Innuendo: The Muppets (24:29 – 40:54) Reviews of Mile 22 and To All The Boys I've Loved Before | Upcoming Releases: The Happytime Murders, A.X.L., Summer of 84, Operation Finale, Kin (40:55 – 1:06:56) From The Outside In: Let's Puppet Up A Movie! (1:06:57 – 1:09:15) Recommendations and Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

When 24 hit the air many years ago, it was an eye-opener in terms of what television could do. For 24 consecutive episodes, this series told one single day's worth of story. Each episode leading directly into the next, leaving little chance to jump into the show mid-season and have any idea what was going on. It was a novelty, and it was fantastic to watch unfold. Flash forward to 2018, and it seems like EVERY show is doing this. Unless you're a slave to CBS, television is dominated by the season-long arc. Some even take it a step further – like Breaking Bad or Walking Dead – and make the entire series one singular story. Has it gotten to be too much, though? Have we finally arrived at the breaking point? This week, our topic is simple: Is television getting TOO serialized? Also this week: The Oscars add a category for Popular Achievement in Film, a Chicago cemetery has a movie night, Blade turns 20, reviews of The Meg and Crazy Rich Asians, and more. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 37:02)Film and TV Discussion: The Academy Awards introduces an Oscar for Popular Film, a cemetery offers a movie night | Blade at 20 (37:03 – 53:02) Reviews of Crazy Rich Asians and The Meg | Upcoming Releases: Mile 22, Alpha, To All The Boys I've Loved Before, and The Motive (53:02 – 1:19:12) From The Outside In: Is Television Getting TOO Serialized? (1:19:13 – 1:26:47) Recommendations and Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Blindspotting, which is in theaters now, follows the friends of Collin and Miles. Collin has only three days to go on his probation, and all he has to do is stay out of trouble. Unfortunately, his best friend Miles is a beacon for it. As Collin and Miles work together as movers, an event causes Collin to miss his mandatory curfew, and puts their friendship to an ultimate test. Blindspotting was written by Daveed Diggs and Rafel Casal, who star as Collin and Miles, respectively, and the film skillfully highlights numerous factors within friendships, race and income disparity, all set against the backdrop of Oakland. And Michael Yezerski was given the task of meshing it all through an eclectic score covering several genres and styles. For our exclusive interview, we discuss how Michael came into composing scores for film and TV, what it was like working on this film, and what he hopes to achieve next. Blindspotting is now playing in theaters nationwide

SHARK!!! We've all been there, taking a dip in the ocean, relaxing. Then, something brushes our leg, a slithery something. We cannot see below the murky surface, but panic sets in our face, while hundreds of cinematic memories wash over us. Reflections to all of the victims of the greatest natural predator known to man: sharks. On this episode, we dive into the deep, discussing what it is about these demons with doll's eyes that keeps us coming back to the theater for their horrific attacks. Why do we both love and fear the sheer terror that are sharks? Also this week: Patrick Stewart revisits Star Trek and Picard, MoviePass makes more changes, we debate if Slender Man is wrong to profit off of, reviews of Christopher Robin, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Like Father, and much more. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 27:38)Film and TV Discussion: HBO signs up Time Traveler's Wife, Patrick Stewart revisits Star Trek, and the State of MoviePass | Slender Man – Is it Wrong? (27:38 – 53:25) Reviews of Like Father, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Christopher Robin | Upcoming Releases: Dog Days, The Meg, BlacKkKlansman, Slender Man, Insatiable (53:26 – 1:34:40) From The Outside In: SHARKS! Why we love and fear cinema's greatest predator (1:34:41 – 1:42:13) Recommendations and Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

With Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Ethan Hunt yet again prevails over a mission that makes no logical sense, yet thrills us all. And that is our springboard for this week's topic: Impossibly Impossible Missions. Movies often require a suspension of disbelief, and often times, films with a mission at hand – i.e., a plan that benefits the greater good – require you to physically remove your brain from its holster in order to continue. This week, we're looking at several missions that we believe could never have resulted in success in reality. Also this week: 24 reboots again, Star Wars welcomes back its Princess, Hardwick returns, reviews of Netflix's Extinction, Castle Rock, a debate on the star power of Tom Cruise, and much more. Join in on the conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 36:01)Film and TV Discussion: 24 develops a prequel series, Chris Hardwick returns to TV, Carrie Fisher will return for Star Wars: Episode IX and more | Tom Cruise: A Second Take (36:02 – 1:06:43) Reviews of Castle Rock, Extinction, and Mission: Impossible - Fallout | Upcoming Releases: The Darkest Minds, Christopher Robin, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Night Comes On, On Chesil Beach, Like Father (1:06:44 – 1:41:07) From The Outside In: Impossibly Impossible Missions (1:41:08 – 1:51:22) Recommendations and Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

The 2018 San Diego Comic-Con has come to a close, and that means it is time to dive into the biggest news and trailers released at this year's convention. From DC's Shazam and Aquaman, to Walking Dead and Doctor Who, to Fantastic Beasts 2 and the Jack Ryan Experience, and so much more – THIS is the podcast for you! That's not all, though. We also have reviews of The Equalizer 2, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, and Unfriended: Dark Web. As well as discussing new theatrical and VOD releases, including Mission Impossible: Fallout. You can find all of the discussed trailers here. And be sure to vote for us at the Podcast Awards! Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 37:18)Amanda's Panel: Fantastic Beasts 2, Rugrats, Legacies, Doctor Who, Godzilla: King of the Monsters (37:19 – 58:48) Scott's Panel: Mega-Man, DC Streaming Service, Titans, The Clone Wars, Glass, Nightflyers (58:49 – 1:36:33) Aaron's Panel: Walking Dead, The Passage, Lego Movie 2, Alita: Battle Angel, DC Films – Aquaman, Wonder Woman 2, Shazam (1:36:34 – 2:03:23) Kyle Nolan – Boots on the Ground Report | net (2:03:24 – 2:36:56) James Gunn fired from Guardians 3, Buffy Rebooted | Reviews: The Equalizer 2, Unfriended: Dark Web, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again | New Releases: Mission Impossible: Fallout, Teen Titans: GO! To The Movies, The Row, Kings, Extinction (2:36:57 – 2:42:48) Recommendations and Closing | Outtakes Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including 2 EXCLUSIVE BONUS EPISODES each month. Sign up at com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

A vigilante is any person who takes the law into their own hands to avenge a crime. When you mention the word, a few names immediately pop into mind: Batman, The Bride, Paul Kersey, The Equalizer. Film vaults are stock full of men and women who have been wronged for one reason or another, and chose to journey outside of the law to avenge those wrongs. Yet in the scheme of things, the facts are simple: these people are criminals. This week, we discuss what it is about vigilantes that excite audiences around the world. Why do we love what these people do? Is it right to applaud mass murderers? Are vigilantes fundamentally justified? It's an interesting topic about a group of people we often applaud, without really considering what it is we're applauding. Also this week: Our reviews of Skyscraper and Netflix's How It Ends, new releases including The Equalizer 2, Unfriended: Dark Web, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, and more; news including Joss Whedon returning to TV via HBO, Zombieland 2 is a go, and much more. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 40:42)Film and TV Discussion: Franchise news abounds as Zombieland 2 is a go, Robocop makes a comeback with a Blomkamp, Downton Abbey returns, Joss Whedon returns to TV with The Nevers, The Dark Knight turns 10 and much more | Movie Innuendo - Die Hard (40:43 – 57:08) Reviews of Skyscraper and How It Ends | Upcoming Releases: The Equalizer 2, Mamma Mia 2, Unfriended: Dark Web, Broken Star, and Father of the Year (57:09 – 1:32:29) From The Outside In: Vigilantes in Film and TV – Are They Justified (1:32:30 – 1:45:27) Recommendations and Closing Vote for The Hollywood Outsider in the categories of People's Choice and TV/Film at com Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

The corridors of film and television are filled with choices made for a character that seem either odd or possibly even bold. Who would have thought Heath Ledger's reptilian approach to the Joker would work? Can you believe Disney approved a drunken buffoon as their lead pirate? This week, we explore some of the weirdest or most intriguing character choices in film and television. Those ones that stood out to us as notable. Also this week: Our reviews of Won't You Be My Neighbor and Netflix's The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter, upcoming releases including Hotel Transylvania 3 and Skyscraper, Alien is going to be a TV series now, Idris Elba joins Hobbs and Shaw, and much more. To cap off our show, we take a large look at the world's smallest superhero in our Ant-Man and the Wasp Spoilercast! We discuss our thoughts on the original film, it we ever wanted a sequel, where this latest took us, who stood out, the cast, the jokes, and if we want anymore adventures in this franchise. Has Marvel done it again? Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 28:16)Film and TV Discussion: Too many movies are becoming TV shows, when is it too far to track down a celebrity, Idris Elba joins Hobbs and Shaw | Let's See Where This Goes (28:17 – 47:19) Reviews of The Legend of a Whitetail Deer Hunter and Won't You Be My Neighbor? | Upcoming Releases: Skyscraper, Hotel Transylvania 3, Siberia, The Devil's Doorway (47:20 – 1:24:28) From The Outside In: Weird or Intriguing Character Choices (1:24:29– 1:30:45) Recommendations (1:30:46– 2:14:58) Ant-Man and the Wasp Spoilercast Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

As we take the week off, here are three of our most popular topics from earlier this year, as well as our review of The First Purge AND major Top Gun 2 news. Also, visit PodcastAwards.com and vote for The HO in People's Choice and TV/Film! First up, from Episode 301, it's the most emotional relationships on television. We discuss some of those relationships in TV that either broke or healed our aching hearts. Perhaps they filled our cups with joy, or maybe their angst flowed over into our own realities. It's an intriguing conversation and there is no better time to discuss it. Next, we head to Episode 299 where we debated the best way to defeat an iconic movie hero! The villains rarely win, which means heroes are far more difficult to bring down. Therefore, on this episode we put ourselves firmly in the shoes of supervillains and megalomaniacs everywhere and determine exactly how we would bring down iconic movie heroes such as Iron Man, Batman, Harry Potter, James Bond, and even Luke Skywalker! Finally, we come to Episode 306 and when it's time for the hero to walk away. Think about it, does it make a hero less heroic if they reach a point where it's just too much for them? Were there moments in a movie or TV show where a hero going forward seemed to be the absolutely wrong choice? Our topic this episode revolves around this very concept of when is it OK for a hero to walk away? Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 24:40) Vote for HO at PodcastAwards.com | Episode 301: The Most Emotional Relationships on Television (24:41 – 1:04:21) Review of The First Purge | Episode 299: How To Defeat an Iconic Movie Hero (1:04:22 – 1:32:15) Episode 306: When Is It Time For The Hero To Walk Away | Closing Vote for The Hollywood Outsider in the categories of People's Choice and TV/Film at the Podcast Awards! Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Dark River stars Ruth Wilson as Alice, a woman who departed her family ranch in North Yorkshire many years ago. After earning a living as a contracted sheep-shearer, Alice returns home 15 years later upon hearing of the death of her father, Richard (Sean Bean). Her intention is not to mourn, but to claim the family land from her brother Joe (Mark Stanley). Refuting her assertion on the grounds that she abandoned her rights by leaving, Joe and Alice begin a tale of siblings separated by trauma and abuse, while delving into the psychological scars that are left, for everyone involved. Following her acclaimed project, The Sheltered Giant, director Clio Barnard stops by to discuss her latest. Dark River is a dour tale of a family plagued by the sins of their father, containing stellar performances from leads Ruth Wilson and Mark Stanley, which are enhanced by Barnard's atmospheric direction. Each landscape and background emerges as a deeper character in this sorrowful immersion into familial bonds and tragedy. For our exclusive interview, Clio Barnard discusses how Dark River came to be, assembling her top-notch cast of actors, and how her canvas is as much of a character as Alice is. This is one film and interview you won't want to miss! Dark River releases to theaters June 29, 2018.

Hollywood has been inundated with scandal and sadness for the last long while, therefore this episode, we're bringing forth the joy! We are going to share some of our favorite stories we've found revolving around Hollywood. Possibly a celebrity doing something for a child, a fascinating story behind a production, or a celebrity's personal triumph. This is about sharing some favorite Hollywood behind-the-scenes stories! Also this week: Our review of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, MoviePass vs. AMC, July 4th classic films, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl turns 15, a special HO announcement, and much more. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 43:04) Film and TV Discussion: July 4th classics, MoviePass vs. AMC, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl 15th Anniversary (43:05 – 1:02:23) Review of Jurassic World | Upcoming Releases: Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Uncle Drew, Mohawk, Legacy of the Whitetail Deer Hunter (1:02:24 – 1:35:23) From The Outside In: Favorite Behind the Scenes Stories (1:35:24– 1:45:42) Recommendations | Announcement | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

If you remember back in the 80s and 90s, television began the trend of discussing "True Crime" events through dramatizations on shows like Unsolved Mysteries or as docuseries such as Cops. There have always been shows devoted to investigative reporting, yet it seems as though this was the moment when the genre of "True Crime" truly began to percolate. The genre continued to explode, arriving at our current moment with juggernaut docuseries such as Making a Murderer and Evil Genius, and also scripted true crime shows revolving around the O.J. case and Versace. As both a writer and podcaster in the world of True Crime, Kevin Flynn of …These Are Their Stories and Crime Writers On drops by to discuss the explosion of "True Crime" over the last few years. Also this week: reviews of Tag, Killing Eve and Flint Town; Doctor Sleep and Dolemite casting updates; S-Town launches into film; new releases, and much more. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 20:30)Film and TV Discussion: Wesley Snipes and Eddie Murphy team up, Ewan McGregor lands Doctor Sleep, S-Town launches a film, George Lucas shares his trilogy plans, and more (20:31 – 38:38) Reviews of Tag, Killing Eve, and Flint Town | Upcoming Releases: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Catcher Was A Spy, Gemini (38:39 – 1:24:26) From The Outside In: True Crime (1:24:27 – 1:31:59) Recommendations and Closing You find more about Kevin Flynn and his podcasts Crime Writers On and …These Are Their Stories Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

In 1995, Pixar released their first feature-length film, the computer animated classic Toy Story. Soon after, A Bug's Life and Toy Story 2 released in quick succession, with titles continuing to drop annually. The studio revolutionized animation for the modern generation, and in 2006 was purchased by the previous dominator in this arena: Disney. Over the past 20-plus years, Pixar has racked up billions in box office receipts, and even more in memories for movie fans. This week, four of pick our two favorite Pixar classics, and break down what is the greatest Pixar film in history! Also this week: DC loses Geoff Johns, Anthony Bourdain and the legacy of food in entertainment, Matthew Vaughn reboots Kick-Ass, reviews of Hereditary and Ocean's Eight, and much more. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 36:15)Film and TV Discussion: Anthony Bourdain and the legacy of food in entertainment, Matthew Vaughn builds a Kingsman Universe, Geoff Johns leaves DC, and more (36:16 – 53:40) Reviews of Ocean's Eight, Hereditary, Sense8 Finale | Upcoming Releases: Superfly, Tag, The Incredibles 2, Inheritance, The Yellow Birds (53:41 – 1:52:07) From The Outside In: Pixar Movie Battle Royale (1:52:08 – 2:01:03) Recommendations and Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Yellow Birds stars Alden Ehrenreich and Tye Sheridan as Brandon Bartle and Daniel Murphy, two young men whose bond is strengthened by their tour overseas in Iraq. But as often happens in war, tragedy strikes, and we then watch as Bartle leads us to the pieces of a looming mystery as to what exactly happened overseas. The film also stars Jennifer Anniston and Toni Collette. For this interview, Aaron sits down with director Alexandre Moors to discuss getting his film made, how he ended up with such a stellar cast full of actors from such recent films as Han Solo, Ready Player One and Hereditary, and why this story was an important one to tell. The Yellow Birds arrives in select theaters and on demand on June 15th, 2018

Who doesn't love a heist?! Over the course of entertainment, one thing has been universally proven to be an absolute certainty: people wanna steal stuff! Ok, we know we shouldn't, and most of respect the law and our personal freedom enough to never try. But movies and television afford us the opportunity to live vicariously through these outlaws as they proceed to get rich fast and easy. This week, we dive into heist movies and why we love them. We also discuss why it is no one seems to feel too bad for the person actually being robbed, and conclude our thoughts by discussing the best and worst heists in film history. Also this week: the fallout from Roseanne, Netflix is getting greedy, Top Gun 2 and Legally Blonde 3 gain traction, Jurassic Park turns 25, Walking Dead loses Rick Grimes, upcoming releases, and much more. Join in on the conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 29:25)Film and TV Discussion: Top Gun 2, Legally Blonde 3, Netflix wants a shorter VOD window, Roseanne is cancelled, and Walking Dead loses its cast. (29:26 – 58:30) Jurassic Park turns 25; Upcoming Releases: Ocean's 8, Hereditary, Hotel Artemis, Sense 8: The Series Finale, The Staircase | Movies on the Caribbean Express 2019 (58:31 – 1:33:16) From The Outside In: Who Doesn't Love A Heist Movie? (1:33:17 – 1:46:30) Recommendations and Closing | Outtakes Find out more on the cruise discussed at this link Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link! Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsider/id1013174753?mt=8 Google App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehollywoodoutsider.android.thehollywoodoutsider iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-outsider/id454075057 Stitcher: http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/17997/episodes RSS Podcast Feed: http://thehollywoodoutsider.libsyn.com/rss TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-Hollywood-Outsider-p638432/

Hunting ISIS follows a group of veteran and civilian volunteers who smuggle themselves into Syria and Iraq to fight against ISIS alongside local militias. Through the eyes of American fighters embedded with the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, and medics supporting a coalition of local forces in Iraq, Hunting ISIS follows these men as they begin the difficult push to retake ISIS' capital cities. New episodes air Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern on the History Channel. What is most interesting about Hunting ISIS is these brave men are not doing it for pay, they're doing it because they believe in the cause. Each and every day, they wake up to face the possibility of death or imprisonment, and they continue forward. Not only does the series showcase the mission of these men, it also directs audiences to additional information about the conflict, and what it means for the world at large. For this exclusive interview, host Aaron Peterson sits down with director, Sebastiano Tomada and Deirio Films producer Christopher Leggett to discuss developing and filming Hunting ISIS, where the threat of war loomed over every frame. This is one interview you won't want to miss!

Have you ever been so excited for a film, you can just about taste the franchise potential? Maybe you left the theater giddier than you expected, or heard word on the internet that there would definitely be more of the world you fell in love with…only to never have it materialize? Our topic this week is Franchises That Never Happened. Shawn Fuller from Horribly Awkward joins us to discuss those films that seemed destined for sequels or continuations of some sort, only to fail to live up to expectations in some matter, and therefore a franchise was dead before it ever had a chance to live. Later on in the show, we dive into everything Deadpool 2! What we loved, what we shook our heads at, and what we want to see next from the Merc with the Mouth. If you're a Deadpool fan, you won't want to miss this. Also this week: Zombieland 2 is on the horizon, TV networks keep crushing our dreams, upcoming releases, and much more. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 35:13)Film and TV Discussion: Zombieland 2 is coming in 2019, TV networks keep crushing our dreams, and Show Dogs is pissing off moms (35:14 – 43:10) Upcoming Releases: Beauty Mark, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Adrift, Action Point, Upgrade, Mary Shelley (43:11 – 1:10:38) From the Outside In: Franchises That Never Happened (1:10:39 – 1:55:33) Deadpool 2 Reactions and Spoilercast | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Find Shawn Iams Fuller at the Horribly Awkward Podcast Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link! Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsider/id1013174753?mt=8 Google App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehollywoodoutsider.android.thehollywoodoutsider iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-outsider/id454075057 Stitcher: http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/17997/episodes RSS Podcast Feed: http://thehollywoodoutsider.libsyn.com/rss TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-Hollywood-Outsider-p638432/

Dystopian Relating to or denoting an imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one. On this week's podcast, we discuss how we would survive in a dystopian universe. What would your plan be? Are there any films that present this scenario in a completely plausible way? We also take a look at this genre in detail, as in: why do so many people enjoy films about the collapse of society as we know it? Also this week: Lego movie possibilities, gender flipping in remakes, a round of Movie Innuendo that will turn you Inside Out, new releases including Deadpool 2, and much more. Join in as Aaron and John take the week off while Amanda Sink, Angela Wallock, can Courtney Davenport take over The HO on this latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 55:40) Film and TV Discussion: Movie trailers with false advertising, gender flipping in remakes, LEGO possibilities, and more } You Just Don't Get It (55:41 – 1:10:29) Movie Innuendo | What's This Movie | Upcoming Releases: Book Club, Deadpool 2, Show Dogs, Cargo (1:10:30 – 2:04:37) From the Outside In: Surviving In A Dystopian Universe (2:04:38 – 2:18:00) Recommendations | Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

Mother's Day and Father's Day are both here, so what better time to discuss the evolution of television families? We all remember watching various families on our favorite TV shows, but why did we connect with some over others? What was it about this obviously fictional yet familial bond that, often times, felt more real than our own? This week, we discuss how our beloved TV families have evolved over the years, from safe sitcom messages of the moment, to modern-day issues where it seems every family has a criminal mastermind behind it. Also this week: Movie trailers and their lies, why do we still care about box office records, reviews of Tully and Anon, and much more. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 24:19)Film and TV Discussion: Bill Cosby is kicked out of the Academy, movie trailers keep lying to us, and why are box office records still a thing (24:20 – 41:10) Spoiler-free reviews of Tully and Anon | Upcoming Releases: Breaking In, Life of the Party, Dark Crimes, The Escape, and Revenge (41:11 – 1:20:16) From the Outside In: The Evolution of the Television Family (1:20:17 – 1:37:42) Let's See Where This Goes | Recommendations | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Find Troy Heinritz on Beyond Westworld, The Blacklist Exposed, or Packers Fan Podcast Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link! Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsider/id1013174753?mt=8 Google App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehollywoodoutsider.android.thehollywoodoutsider iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-outsider/id454075057 Stitcher: http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/17997/episodes RSS Podcast Feed: http://thehollywoodoutsider.libsyn.com/rss TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-Hollywood-Outsider-p638432/

With the largest opening in history, everyone is talking about Avengers: Infinity War. So we thought, as we celebrate 10 years in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, let's go back to the beginning and look at how we got here. This week, we discuss all of the films BEFORE Infinity War. We begin with Iron Man, and how Marvel gambled on a risky talent by the name of Robert Downey, Jr. While he is beloved worldwide for his portrayal of Tony Stark, as well as many other projects, he was very much an actor studios were leery of. By staking the entirety of their future on him, they hedged what turned out to be one of the greatest bets in cinematic history. From here we move on to discuss everything else Marvel has attempted to do in the past 10 years. From their struggles – recasting Bruce Banner and War Machine – to their insane successes (what's a Guardian of the Galaxy again?), we tackle it all on this extra-Marvelous episode that any film fan won't want to miss. AFTER this discussion, we take off the Spoiler Gauntlet and jump into Avengers: Infinity War! What we loved, what we loathed, favorite moments, personal experiences, and especially: what we thought of that ending! There is a lot to talk about this week, so take a listen. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 1:07:27)Building A Marvel Cinematic Universe (1:07:28 – 1:12:01) Avengers: Infinity War (Spoiler-Free) (1:12:02 – 2:15:27) Avengers: Infinity War Spoilercast Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a bonus monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!

2018 has finally arrived at the greatest point of every cinemaphile's annual indulgence, the Summer Movie Season! 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 latest episode: the 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 50 titles coming out this summer. We also reveal the Listener Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of Summer 2018. Also on this week's show: The Blacklist's Amir Arison stops by to discuss his film 20 Weeks, which has just released to VOD, and why he felt it was such an important film to make. Grab a pen and paper, because this is one episode you will want to take notes on. THIS is our 2018 Summer Movie Preview! Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 30:19)Opening | May Releases | Say It Like It Is (30:20 – 48:13) June Releases (48:14 – 1:13:09) July Releases | What's This Movie (1:13:10 – 1:37:29) August Releases (1:37:30 – 1:49:31) 20 Weeks Discussion with Actor Amir Arison (1:49:32 – 2:01:26) Recommendations | Closing Email episode reactions to [email protected] Listen to Amanda Sink on Smirk available at com Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link! Summer Releases May 4/27 Avengers: Infinity War 5/04 Overboard, Tully 5/11 Breaking In, Life of the Party 5/18 Book Club, Deadpool 2, Show Dogs 5/25 Solo: A Star Wars Story June 6/01 Action Point, Adrift 6/08 Hereditary, Ocean's 8 6/15 The Incredibles 2, Superfly, Tag 6/22 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Under the Silver Lake 6/29 Sicario 2: Day of the Soldado, Uncle Drew, The Hustle July 7/04 The First Purge 7/06 Ant-Man and the Wasp, Sorry to Bother You 7/13 Hotel Transylvania 3, Skyscraper 7/20 The Equalizer 2, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again 7/27 Mission Impossible: Fallout, Teen Titans GO! To The Movies August 8/03 Mile 22, Disney's Christopher Robin, The Darkest Minds, The Spy Who Dumped Me 8/10 The Meg, BlacKkKlansmen, Dog Days 8/17 Alpha, Crazy Rich Asians, The Happytime Murders, Captive State 8/24 Replicas, Slender Man 8/31 Kin

This year, theaters are being treated to a monkey tearing down a skyscraper, an underwater hero who looks like a grunge rocker, and even Jason Statham quipping at a 70 foot Megalodon shark. In short, these films have plots that are insane. On this podcast, we discuss the very concept of absurdity – can ANY plot work with the right cast and crew? Is it easier to accept a giant gorilla or robot trashing downtown Chicago if you have The Rock or Shia LaBeouf on hand? How crazy is TOO crazy? Also this week: Summer movie going habits, when do we quit TV shows we love, are TV revivals going too far, reviews of Traffik and Rampage, upcoming releases, and much more. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 35:02)Film and TV Discussion: Summer movie going habits, when do we quit shows we love, are we reviving too many TV shows | Let's See Where This Goes (35:03 – 49:44) Spoiler-free reviews of Traffik and Rampage | Upcoming Releases: Deep Blue Sea 2, I Feel Pretty, Traffik, Super Troopers 2, and The Strange Ones (49:45 – 1:33:00) From the Outside In: Can Any Crazy Plot Work With The Right Cast And Crew? (1:33:01 – 1:52:29) Recommendations | Closing | Thoughts on Harry Anderson's Passing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Listen to our exclusive interview with director Deon Taylor on his new film, Traffik Find Chad Kapper on his website com Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link! Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsider/id1013174753?mt=8 Google App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehollywoodoutsider.android.thehollywoodoutsider iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-outsider/id454075057 Stitcher: http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/17997/episodes RSS Podcast Feed: http://thehollywoodoutsider.libsyn.com/rss TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-Hollywood-Outsider-p638432/

Traffik follows Brea (Paula Patton), a journalist recently sidelined due to a distinct lack of immersion into her reporting. The timing could not be better when her boyfriend, John (Omar Epps), whisks her away for a lush romantic hideaway, tucked in the solace of the wilderness. Happenstance meets tragic timing as Brea and John cross paths with a young woman seemingly pleading for help, and a conspicuous biker gang looking for trouble. After an intense encounter at a local gas station, the couple arrive at the picturesque retreat where a weekend of indulging awaits. An ill-timed visit from mutual friends (Laz Alonso and Roselyn Sanchez) proceeds a horrific development: Brea has found the desperate woman's phone in her bag. As fate would have it, she has just arrived demanding the phone back. And she is not alone. Traffik sets the board as any number of thrillers, as our heroes find themselves trapped in an isolated locale with a group of sadistic outlaws bent on their demise. What sets the film apart, are the very intense stakes at play for our characters amid the backdrop of sex trafficking. As tensions escalate, a tragic everyday truth emerges from beneath the fiction, and Traffik take an enthralling, yet decidedly pointed look at this modern true horror. Traffik is pulse-pounding entertainment with an underlying message. And to elaborate on that message, as well as the film itself, is writer and director Deon Taylor. Responsible for the hit, Meet the Blacks, as well as its soon-to-be-released sequel, and the upcoming Dennis Quaid thriller, Motivated Seller, Taylor has been a filmmaker on the rise for several years. With Traffik, he veers into a complicated field of thriller meets education as our characters confront a very existential threat in today's world: sex trafficking. Enjoy our exclusive interview with writer and director Deon Taylor as he discusses his new film, Traffik, releasing nationwide on April 20, 2018.

40 years ago, television options were vastly different. Three channels, or maybe thirteen depending on where you great up, and not much else. If the President had a speech, your TV night was shot. As time rolled on, our entertainment options continued to gain traction, each decade taking another turn into more content. Once Netflix introduced streaming as a primary option, our choices exploded. By the time 2018 is over, there will have been around 500 scripted television shows on the air. Between network TV, cable, premium, and now streaming, have we finally arrived at the place where we simply have TOO MUCH television? Also this week: Westworld trolls its audience, The Rock opens up about his beef with Vin Diesel and we discuss how these dramatic tiffs influence us, Rogue One reshoots explained, reviews of A Quiet Place and Blockers, and much more. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 27:28)Film and TV Discussion: Westworld trolls the audience, The Rock vs. Vin Diesel and how celebrity beefs affect us, Star Wars and other reshoots affecting our fandom | Significant Anniversary: Indecent Proposal (27:29 – 56:47) Spoiler-free reviews of A Quiet Place and Blockers | Upcoming Releases: Rampage, Borg vs. McEnroe, Truth or Dare, 10x10, and 20 Weeks (56:48 – 1:29:53) From the Outside In: Do We Have TOO MUCH Television? (1:29:54 – 1:36:03) Recommendations | Closing | Outtakes Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Find Kacey on Twitter @hey_kace or her website com Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link! Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsider/id1013174753?mt=8 Google App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehollywoodoutsider.android.thehollywoodoutsider iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-outsider/id454075057 Stitcher: http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/17997/episodes RSS Podcast Feed: http://thehollywoodoutsider.libsyn.com/rss TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-Hollywood-Outsider-p638432/

Very few directors have shaped pop culture, but even fewer could argue against Steven Spielberg as leading that field. From his early days in the 70s, Spielberg has gifted us with so many timeless classics, it has become increasingly difficult to determine which one, of so many wonderful films, is truly THE BEST. Well, this week, we're going to decide! Eight Spielberg films will enter the ring, each with their own case for the greatest. Could it be Jurassic Park, E.T., Saving Private Ryan, Jaws, or maybe even Raiders of the Lost Ark? After much debate, a final winner will emerge. This winner will be crowned The Greatest of All-Time! THIS is the Steven Spielberg Movie Battle Royale! Also on this week's show, we stay with the Spielberg theme by taking a look at his legacy, the variety in his filmography, and what he meant to us directly. We also dive into Ready Player One with our thoughts on his latest film, as well as offer a special announcement by show's end. You won't want to miss this magical episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 31:09)Opening | Steven Spielberg and his legacy in film, Dramatic Spielberg vs Magic Spielberg, Spielberg's effect on us | Movie Innuendo (31:10 – 1:32:00) The Steven Spielberg Movie Battle Royale (1:32:01 – 2:04:52) Ready Player One Reactions (2:04:53 – 2:15:20) Recommendations and Announcement | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a bonus monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link! Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsider/id1013174753?mt=8 Google App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehollywoodoutsider.android.thehollywoodoutsider iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-outsider/id454075057 Stitcher: http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/17997/episodes RSS Podcast Feed: http://thehollywoodoutsider.libsyn.com/rss TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-Hollywood-Outsider-p638432/

With two festivals in three weeks, we have watched a LOT of movies recently. So much that something dawned on us: in all of these journeys of the human spirit, why does the hero never walk away? Think about it, does it make a hero less heroic if they reach a point where it's just too much for them? Were there moments in a movie or TV show where a hero going forward seemed to be the absolutely wrong choice? Our topic this episode revolves around this very concept of when is it OK for a hero to walk away? Also this week: Lord of the Rings TV is going to be very expensive, Steven Spielberg doesn't believe Netflix should be eligible for Oscars, reviews of Pacific Rim: Uprising and Unsane, upcoming releases, and another wrong of You Just Don't Get It. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 24:25)Film and TV Discussion: Is a Lord of the Rings TV series really worth 500 million dollars, does it matter if Deadpool 2 test screenings are great, and Steven Spielberg causes an uproar over his comment that Netflix should not qualify for Oscars (24:26 – 46:14) You Just Don't Get It | Spoiler-free reviews of Pacific Rim: Uprising and Unsane | Upcoming Releases: Ready Player One, Acrimony, God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness, Outside In, and Beast of Burden | What's This Movie (46:15 – 1:13:01) From the Outside In: When is it time for the hero to walk away? (1:13:02 – 1:22:56) Recommendations | Closing Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected] Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password 'buypopcorn' Do your shopping via our Amazon Link! Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsider/id1013174753?mt=8 Google App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehollywoodoutsider.android.thehollywoodoutsider iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-outsider/id454075057 Stitcher: http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/17997/episodes RSS Podcast Feed: http://thehollywoodoutsider.libsyn.com/rss TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-Hollywood-Outsider-p638432/

The South by Southwest Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Every 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 5th annual deep dive into the heart of the film festival portion, and even further into the films themselves. Over the course of nine days, the 2018 SXSW Film Festival screened 136 features, consisting of 89 World Premieres, 13 North American Premieres, and 6 US Premieres, with 49 first-time filmmakers. 98 shorts and 20 music videos will screen as part of 12 curated shorts programs. These 250+ films were selected from 8,183 overall submissions, consisting of approximately 2,476 features and 4,433 shorts. 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 films. 25 films are on our docket this year, and we review them all...with more than a few surprises. So sit back and relax. You're about to experience South by Southwest from the comfort of your own chair. Find full details on the films discussed at http://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/sxsw-2018-films-south-by-southwest/