What makes a great TV villain? Many believe it is the depths of evil one can go, while others believe it is how shrewdly a character can maneuver within the fabric of society, bending a weaker man’s will to their own. On this week’s show, we debate who is the greatest villain on television over the last ten years, and many of our selections might just surprise you. Could Joffrey rule them all? Is Boyd Crowder just sly enough to eek out a victory? Ben Linus seems like a sure winner. But can you e...
Sep 27, 2017•1 hr 58 min
As the head of the makeup department, Anthony Pepe’s job is to bring all the crazy blood, deformity and loss of limbs to life that you see on television each and every week. Starting out wanting to be an animator for the likes of Walt Disney Animation Studio, on a whim he attended makeup school in Florida and found his passion in the ability to transform the human appearance. NBC's The Blacklist returns to TV September 27th, and we've got a special treat for you! Take a listen as Aaron is joined...
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 37 min
Fall TV is finally here! We all love television, and fall is still the most popular time of year for new shows to release, giving us new obsessions to ponder for several months, as well as more than a few bombs to forget. On this week’s podcast, Kyle Nolan from NoReruns.net joins us to break down this fall’s influx of new and returning shows. Law and Order, Lethal Weapon, Mindhunter, The Punisher, Ghosted, and Young Sheldon are just a few of the many TV shows we profile on this latest extended e...
Sep 20, 2017•2 hr 33 min
We all have those special places in our hearts for things we love. Puppies, beaches, clowns. And then Hollywood comes along and tosses Cujo, Jaws, and Pennywise into the mix, forever ruining these bastions of joy! This week, we discuss when entertainment ruins our happy place. Also on this week’s podcast: Star Wars gets a few more shakeups, Disney drops Netflix, Wonder Woman locks up Patty Jenkins, reviews of The Show, Little Evil, and The Orville, recommendations, and much more. After our norma...
Sep 13, 2017•2 hr 48 min
Summer Movies of 2017 is officially in the bag, so how was it? Many people have complained that this was one of the weaker summers in memory, was it really that bad, or are moviegoers suffering from too much awesome? We debate 2017 at length – where it stood, what was lacking, which franchises were born and which need to be put out to pasture, what caught our eye on television, and even our own favorite summer movie experiences. We then cap it all off with our annual Summer Movie HO Awards! Disc...
Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 23 min
As Game of Thrones sets sail for their final season, we have arrived to wrap up the past as we discuss all of the comings and goings in Westeros during Season 7. On this special episode, we take the major happenings over the past 7 episodes and discuss what we loved or loathed about our favorite heroes and villains in the Seven Kingdoms. Unlike many podcasts, we will not be breaking things down chronologically. Instead, we take on each territory as we inch toward The Great War that has been prop...
Aug 30, 2017•2 hr 30 min
We have all been victims of bad advice from time to time, but movies and television are supposed to be where advice gets it right. They have time, money, and talent to toss out some of the greatest life-changing mantras in history, and we have come to expect greatness. Unfortunately, that’s simply not the way entertainment works. So this week, we are taking a look at the worst advice in the film and television. Perhaps it was a little nugget of insight that was simply misguided, or maybe it was ...
Aug 22, 2017•1 hr 52 min
Back in 2014, Scott had the opportunity to interview the director of a documentary called Video Games: The Movie. Jeremy Snead's latest project has gone quite a bit further with an eight-part documentary series called, Unlocked: The World of Games Revealed. The format for Unlocked offers an original format, following Hollywood celebrities who dive deep into the video game industry. Jeremy agreed to again meet with Scott to chat about games as well as his work on the new series. Listen and Subscr...
Aug 19, 2017•15 min
Two decades ago, one of the greatest years in television and film occurred. Classics like Titanic, Men in Black, Liar Liar, L.A. Confidential and many others graced theaters. Seinfeld, The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, South Park, and Friends took over our television sets. It was a prime time for entertainment. For this special episode, we’re not only going to look back at the year, we are GOING back to 1997. With the magic of technology and time travel, this podcast is being presented to y...
Aug 16, 2017•1 hr 39 min
M.F.A. follows Francesca Eastwood’s Noelle, a shy college art student. Attending a campus party, Noelle is raped by a suitor and her life is irrevocably altered. Finding no solace within the school or her friends, she confronts her attacker with tragic results. Noelle is horrified, yet there is something of a tangible relief in knowing that justice has effectively been served. As she summons an emerging strength within, Noelle follows a new path as an avenger of sorts. A vigilante who can punish...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Television has given us countless hours of drama, intrigue, and a whole lot of wonder. But sometimes, shows either leave us too soon, or they fail to address some of our biggest concerns. This week, we take a look at those plot holes we’ve been left to ponder ourselves, rather than have them wrapped up in a neat little bow. What TV shows still haunt us as we are forced to accept we will never have true closure? These are the greatest unsolved mysteries in television. Also on this week’s podcast:...
Aug 09, 2017•1 hr 48 min
For this special episode, Aaron and Scott sat down with community members and die-hard fans Dustin Baker and Troy Heinritz to discuss the film adaptation of Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower. We take a deep dive into the long-awaited cinematic adaptation starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey, and discuss our thoughts on the film both as casual and devoted fans. Stick around until the end, as Dustin recounts his IGN sponsored trip to the exciting New York premiere of the film! Disc...
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Music gives a movie rhythm. From the beats of a score to hum of the drum, music sets a movie in motion. On this week’s show, we debate the greatest original title songs in film history. These were songs written specifically for their respective film, and sharing their name as well. What is the greatest title song? Ghostbusters, perhaps? How about Beauty and the Beast? Everyone loves Purple Rain. And never count out Against All Odds. There are hundreds of movie title songs, but this week, we will...
Aug 02, 2017•1 hr 59 min
Serena Brooks, an ambitious young actress, signs on as the star of a horror film with a crew of backwoods filmmakers that have worked together for years. When the cast starts disappearing, Serena has to become her character if she wants to survive. Cut Shoot Kill releases on VOD August 8, 2017 Aaron sits down with writer-director Michael Walker to talk about his latest film, and why he wanted to tell this story. Michael also elaborates on the struggles of independent filmmaking, assembling his c...
Aug 02, 2017•19 min
The 2017 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 Justice League and Aquaman, to Stranger Things and Bright, to Ready Player One and The Blade Runner Experience, and finally to Marvel’s The Defenders and Avengers: Infinity War – THIS is the podcast for you! That’s not all, though. We also have reviews of Atomic Blonde, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Girls Trip, and Suk...
Jul 26, 2017•2 hr 40 min
For this special episode, Aaron and Scott sat down with community members Scott and Emily Calgaro to discuss Christopher Nolan's latest film, Dunkirk. A noted history buff, Scott Calgaro elaborates on many of the events in the film as we each discuss our likes and dislikes of the choices Nolan made to bring his vision to the screen. From dog-fighting to capsizing, everything is on deck as dive deep into Dunkirk. Email us your thoughts on the episode, answer our ‘What’s This Movie?’, or suggest a...
Jul 23, 2017•1 hr 1 min
To pay respects to Mr. Romero, we will pay homage to the genre he created, the zombie film. Romero wasn’t the first director to take on the undead in this form, but he was the one who popularized it by setting his horde against the backdrop of societal and systemic issues plaguing us at that time. We discuss the evolution of the zombie craze, its oversaturation, and why it seems to have stuck along far longer than anyone expected. Also on this week’s podcast: Doctor Who gets a gender swap, Aaron...
Jul 19, 2017•1 hr 57 min
War for the Planet of the Apes has arrived! Caesar, relegated to hiding from humans, takes the war to the man responsible for his personal tragedy, The Colonel. As Caesar begins to understand the weight of this war, he also begins to see a path to salvation for them all. For this special episode, we dive into the final film in the Caesar trilogy of the Apes saga. We discuss the themes and plot devices in the film, where the trilogy ends up, and the once again stellar performance of Andy Serkis. ...
Jul 17, 2017•1 hr 7 min
We are deep into the heart of the Summer movie season, and there is no better time than now to dive into those clichés that drive us all nuts. When we discuss clichés on this episode, that’s both good and bad. Sometimes a cliché can be a positive – things we love and cause a visceral reaction of joy. Other times, well, they’re Batman and Robin. Take a listen to our favorites on both side of that fence, and let us know any we missed in the comments. Also this week, we debate if R-rated comedies a...
Jul 12, 2017•2 hr 33 min
The Sabbatical follows James Pittman (James Whittingham), a professor who is forced to produce a photography book on his year off - publish or perish, as they say. With his wife (a charming Bernadette Mullen) busy working on a project of her own and his best friend submerged in family life, he makes fast friends with a carefree artist named Lucy (Laura Abramson). We follow James as he struggles to keep up with a much younger friend, and a mid-life crisis of sorts sets in. The Sabbatical is a qui...
Jul 11, 2017•17 min
Game of Thrones has concluded Season 6 on HBO, and we are here yet again to break down this season in all of its glory. The story is hurtling towards an end game as numerous pieces are all now in play, so what did we ultimately think of how the board was set this past season? The night is dark and full of spoilers on this special bonus episode of The Hollywood Outsider, as our 4 hosts discuss Season 6 of George R. R. Martin’s adaptation as a whole. What worked brilliantly, what didn’t, as well a...
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr 58 min
12 Feet Deep follows Bree and Jonna – sisters with a complicated past – as they meet up at a local indoor pool. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the cover is closed with the sisters inside, trapped until the pool opens again the following morning. Forced to contend with the elements, as well as a custodian with a grudge, the sisters fight together in order to survive a brutal night of possible tragedy. As Bree and Jonna, Nora-Jane Noone and Alexandra Park carry the weight of this story while nav...
Jul 03, 2017•36 min
Summer is the time of love, and nothing says love like an overprice celebration of romance. So, this week, we take a stab at Cupid with a look at the greatest weddings in the history of either television or film. Not only do discuss the best, we take a look also at the worst love has ever offered our fictional lovebirds. Also this week, we discuss the shocking Star Wars news of Han Solo replacing directors, Accountant gets a sequel, Andy Serkis deserves an Oscar, and even another installment of ...
Jun 28, 2017•1 hr 57 min
In Beauty Mark , Angie is a woman marked by the cruel twists of life. A single mother with a limited education and a long history of bad decisions, Angie struggles to find the right path for her son. Adding to this dilemma is her live-in mother, a boorish woman with her own track record of irresponsibility. Upon learning that their home is being condemned, Angie sets off on a desperate mission to find a suitable place to live before her family is cast out into the street. When every corner leads...
Jun 24, 2017•27 min
Ripped tells the story of two best friends, stoners, who stumble across some of the best kush available on the market. Actually, it’s not “available”, so much as earned. The hook for this particular brand of cannabis is that the CIA somehow harvested it out of somewhere in Area 51. That’s right, this is some top-secret alien weed. As Harris and Reeves pass out in 1986, they awake 30 years later in the aged forms of Russell Peters and Faizon Love. Life has moved on, and the two friends are forced...
Jun 23, 2017•20 min
Grab the helmets and strap on the armor, it’s time for our latest Movie Battle Royale! This round, we’re looking at historical period pieces. What’s that mean? Well, it means different things to every voice, but we’re looking at it as any film involving historical events or people. Our combatants vary from Amadeus to Dances with Wolves to Tombstone to unsinkable Titanic. With several more vying for the title, which film will be crowned the greatest period piece in the known HO universe? Listen i...
Jun 21, 2017•2 hr 10 min
Miles tells the story of a young man named Miles who is looking for a way out of his small town. His original plans for a college bound escape are thwarted when his dad suddenly passes away, and Miles and his mother learn that his father had squandered his college fund on a fling. Desperate for a scholarship, Miles signs up for the only sport he’s any good at, volleyball. Of course, with a school that only has a girls volleyball team, this means Miles will need to buck the system and play anyway...
Jun 19, 2017•22 min
Random Tropical Paradise, which is now available on Digital HD, stars Bryan Greenburg and Brooks Wheelan as Harry and Bowie, best friends who find themselves destined for a vacation after Harry finds his bride cheating on him…on their wedding day. They set off on a Bromie-Moon and use the reservations at a tropical paradise to loosen up and have a little fun. Along the way, they meet up with drug dealers, criminal heavyweights, and of course, beautiful ladies. For our exclusive interview, we dis...
Jun 19, 2017•25 min
Fathers on television are often the stern provider who always lends an ear, right before he smacks your reality with a hard and fast life lesson. Throughout the history of the medium, we could always count on our TV dads to guide us through any and every scenario that might arise, good and bad. For this episode, we discuss not just what makes a great TV dad, no we dig a little deeper. Instead we look at what father-child relationships affected us the most. Some of the choices may surprise you, a...
Jun 13, 2017•2 hr 7 min
Shimmer Lake twists the conventional wisdom of storytelling on its ear by allowing the events of a small-town crime to unfold in reverse order. Working from Friday back to Tuesday, director Oren Uziel constructs a story of despair as a local Sheriff, Zeke Sikes (Benjamin Walker), works to bring to justice three criminals who robbed the local bank. Learning that one of them may just be his brother Andy (Rainn Wilson), Zeke sets off on a trail of lies and murder. With a host of suspects, twists, a...
Jun 11, 2017•20 min
