Our topic this week: When is it time to admit our favorite films don’t hold up, and we are just blinded by nostalgia? SO many of our favorite films are having pinnacle anniversaries, but are they really as good as we remember them? Or are we all just wearing rose-colored glasses? We discuss this, as well as some of our favorites that both do and do not stand the test of time. Stay after the normal episode as discuss The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 and the series as a whole, now that it has w...
Dec 03, 2015•2 hr 9 min
Our topic this week revolves around dead or tired film franchises. Creed is hitting theaters, and it takes the son of a major character, as well as Rocky himself, and reinvigorates a franchise. If we could reinvent one, using any secondary or unseen character we wanted, how would we do it? Stay after the normal episode as we take a moment to give our thanks. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider ...
Nov 19, 2015•2 hr 4 min
Aaron sits down with the director of the new horror-comedy, The Funhouse Massacre, Andy Palmer. They discuss the making of the film, practical vs. digital effects, hiring veterans like Jere Burns and Robert Englund, and much more. Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: 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.thehollywoodou...
Nov 18, 2015•23 min
This week we look at our most anticipated upcoming films from the holiday season. Yes, there is more coming out besides Star Wars and The Hateful Eight, so we discuss what other films we’re excited for. Also, with The Hunger Games coming to an end, we discuss why this series has been such a huge success and if they should continue the series in another form. Stay after the normal episode for our Spectre reaction discussion. So join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The H...
Nov 12, 2015•2 hr 6 min
Aaron sits down with Kilo Two Bravo director, Paul Katis. They discuss the making of the film, the harrowing story behind it, and what it is like to craft a film based on such a tragically true story. Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: 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.thehollywoodout...
Nov 11, 2015•22 min
With Spectre hitting theaters, we decided to take a look at James Bond and other spy films. Why do we love these movies about government superheroes so much? Is it the charm? Is it the gadgets? The license to do whatever you want whenever you want? We discuss this, as well as determine who our favorite all-time spies are. So 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 – 38:0...
Nov 05, 2015•1 hr 48 min
We tackle our listener questions this week as we hit a trifecta of topics! First up - What books do we still wish would desperately be turned into films? Every book you can imagine has been adapted, yet there are always a few we're still waiting on. Next up - Comedy pairings. There are so many pairings in film and television, actors grouped together in order to make us laugh hysterically...in theory. So, who are the BEST comedy pairings? We tackle this enormous topic, and also offer our picks fo...
Oct 29, 2015•2 hr
Our topic this week: The HO Guide To Surviving Horror Movies We’re just as sick of characters doing stupid things in horror movies as you are, so we decided to compile a list of all of the Do’s and Don’t’s of horror flicks. For every DON’T do that we scream at the screen, we’re offering the correct solution of what to DO! It’s time movie characters learned the errors of their ways, and we’re here to teach them! Of course we have news, reviews, and even more – So join in on our conversation and l...
Oct 22, 2015•1 hr 43 min
Listen as we interview actor Kevin Sizemore about his new film, Woodlawn, life as an actor, faith based films, and much more. A very insightful interview with a talented and generous actor. Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: 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 iTune...
Oct 21, 2015•29 min
Our topic this week: Back to the Future and Movies – 30 Years Later. October symbolizes the ‘future’ in Marty McFly’s timeline (specifically October 21st), so we decided to reflect back on that classic film, why the Back to the Future series has endured for so long, and even reminisce on where we thought we would all be in 2015. 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 –...
Oct 15, 2015•1 hr 53 min
Our topic this week: Ghost Movies – Why do we love them? Supernatural films are everywhere, and people just love them. From Paranormal Activity, to The Ring, to The Conjuring, to Poltergeist – Audiences love movies centered around ghosts…but why? We discuss the obsession with ghostly films and why we continue to pay to see the same stories over and over. We also discuss do we actually believe in the supernatural ghouls, or do we think it is all make believe? Join in on our conversation and liste...
Oct 08, 2015•2 hr 19 min
For this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie Podcast, we discuss two completely different listener topics: First up – What are some of our favorite badly translated movie titles? When American films travel abroad, they are often retitled, and sometimes those titles are just a wee bit different than you would think. We discuss some of the most hysterical that we’ve found. Next up is digital vs. physical media. Many people feel very strongly about this topic, one way or the other. There are th...
Oct 01, 2015•1 hr 53 min
The Walking Dead Season 6 is about to begin, so now it is time for our annual recap of our favorite events and moments from this past season. From Terminus, to the Church, to the Hospital, and all the way to Alexandria: This special episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast has it covered! Listen now as Brian leads Aaron and Scott down those lonely Georgia roads to potential salvation. Here is a list of what we also discuss on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Rick's e...
Sep 30, 2015•1 hr 46 min
John Depew is unlike many filmmakers, as he was already an accomplished businessman when he decided to finally follow his dream and become an actor. After years of successful and award-winning work – including 2 EMACT awards for his theater work – John decided to go all-in and open his own production company, Wild Beagle Productions , as well he began directing his own films. With Lazarus Rising , John Depew throws his talents behind an action-thriller revolving around a team of assassins. Liste...
Sep 30, 2015•24 min
Our topic for this week: What are our worst movie theater experiences? Loud kids? Inappropriate language? Streakers? We take the topic head on as we reflect back on what has disrupted our movie-going experiences the most, as well as some of our listener's thoughts. We also discuss this weekend's releases, review Black Mass and Maze Runner: Scorch Trials, the latest movie and TV news, and we end this show with our exclusive interview with Count Dracula. Yes, you read that right. Join in on our co...
Sep 24, 2015•1 hr 51 min
Universal's "The Mummy" is a property that has been around for decades. Long before Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz awoke him, Boris Karloff played the slow walking stalker with a love grudge. Now the time has come to remake this classic movie monster yet again, but how in the world should it be done? Join us for this episode as we take The Mummy head-on! Do we continue the rollicking adventure that was the 1999 Mummy, or do go more horror, like the classic 1932 version? Join Aaron, Brian, and A...
Sep 22, 2015•57 min
Our topic for this week: Fall Television – What are we most looking forward to? With summer films firmly in the rear view mirror, it is time to look at the upcoming TV series season where most networks finally debut their expected hits. New shows, returning favorites, and even which show we would most like to see canceled – 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 – 25:5...
Sep 15, 2015•2 hr
The time has come! Our 4th Annual Summer Movie HO Awards have arrived! Where did the summer end up for us overall, as well as versus last year? What was lacking? What did we learn? After we ponder these topics, it’s time for the awards! Now, you know we cannot do our awards like everyone else, that’s just not how we do things. So get ready for what REALLY mattered this summer: Most memorable scene, best action scene, best thrill, The Darwin Award for most idiotic character, biggest badass, best ...
Sep 01, 2015•1 hr 46 min
Our topic for this week: Zorro is getting a reboot, but instead of the old west, it will be set in post-apocalyptic times. Taking that concept and expanding it, which characters would we like to see rebooted in a different time and/or setting, and how would we do 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 – 30:30) Movie and TV News: Regal Cinemas has begun bag searches...
Aug 25, 2015•1 hr 44 min
This is it! An episode four years in the making - Episode 200 of The Hollywood Outsider Movie & TV Podcast! Aaron, Brian, Justin and Scott all gather for a fun trip down memory lane as we discuss listener questions, voice mails, and much more on this special (and extended) episode of The HO! Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: How movie-going has changed and our favorite experiences Movies we've changed our minds about over the years, both good and bad W...
Aug 18, 2015•2 hr 53 min
Aaron interviews Sinister 2 director Ciaran Foy on shooting those kill films, the test screening process, why they chose this story direction for the sequel, and what does horror mean to him. A very intriguing interview with a director on the rise. If you're a fan of Sinister, horror, or simply the directing process - This is an interview for you. Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every Tuesday of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us...
Aug 16, 2015•18 min
Our topic for this week: Villains with sympathetic motives. When is a villain, not really a villain? Perhaps he was forced into this life of crime against his will, or in the course of pursuing a noble endeavor? We discuss this topic as well who are favorite relatable villains are. 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 – 43:42) Movie and TV News: FOX announced Prison ...
Aug 11, 2015•2 hr 10 min
Listen to our engaging interview with Saw director Darren Lynn Bousman on getting his start in filmmaking, his work on the Saw franchise, turning failures around in Hollywood, and his latest attempt to reinvigorate movie-going with Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival. An intriguing and in-depth interview with a talented artist. Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every Tuesday of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsid...
Aug 07, 2015•52 min
Our topic for this week: Television shows that were canceled too soon. Which of the numerous TV shows that left us are the ones that still haunting us long after we should have moved on? We discuss that, as well as which TV shows that are still on the air, SHOULD be canceled. Stick around as after our normal episode, we are going to discuss Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation in detail, especially Tom Cruise and his gorgeous mane of hair. A very fun and entertaining episode of The HO! Listen now an...
Aug 04, 2015•2 hr 7 min
Our topic for this week: What are the best British movies? That’s right – we’re discussing the Brits and their contributions to film this week, as one of our listeners requested we nail down what, exactly, are the cream of the crop. 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 – 34:12) Movie and TV News: Jurassic World 2, The Rock is making a Baywatch movie, studios are goin...
Jul 28, 2015•1 hr 56 min
Our topic for this week: What film or television technology, that you never believed a possibility, has become a reality? Also, what technologies did you believe would become a reality only to still have us waiting? An interesting discussion on a listener suggested topic. After our normal show, listen as we discuss Marvel’s Ant-Man and Phase 2 in detail. What did we really think? Where is Phase 3 going? Are we all still on board? Join in on our discussion and listen to the latest episode of The ...
Jul 21, 2015•1 hr 54 min
Our topic for this week: Good movies with bad casts, and bad movies with good casts. Does the cast make the movie? Does the movie make the cast? An interesting discussion on a listener suggested topic. We also look at some of the reveals and excitement from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con – The largest convention for popular entertainment in the world. Star Wars, Evil Dead, Batman v Superman, pilot screenings (Supergirl, Lucifer, Minority Report among others)…and so much more! Join in on our dis...
Jul 14, 2015•2 hr 22 min
Our topic for this week: Is Political Correctness ruining entertainment? We tackle a topic on many minds these days: Is PC-minded thinking affecting entertainment? Are we as a society getting too offended? Join in on our discussion and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. After our normal show, Kevin Bachelder joins us for a reaction cast on the latest trip to Skynet, Terminator Genisys! Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 23:14) M...
Jul 07, 2015•1 hr 56 min
"Remake This Movie RIGHT!" is a bi-weekly podcast where we take a classic film that is actively being remade by Hollywood studio execs, and craft our own version of how a modern retelling should go. Does the story need updating? Should characters or motives be tweaked? Do we need more muppets? We take all factors into account, concoct our film, and then offer a Final Pitch to you in movie trailer form. By the end of each episode, we will Remake This Movie RIGHT! Subscribe iTunes: https://itunes....
Jun 30, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Our topic for this week is Directors. Specifically, who are the most overrated and underrated directors working today? Those that are appreciated, why do we appreciate them? Is it framing? Style? Those that are overrated, why don’t they work for us? Join in on our discussion and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 24:46) Movie and TV News: Pitch Perfect and Maleficent are getting sequels , Matth...
Jun 23, 2015•1 hr 50 min
