Jack Reacher is a retired military investigator who simply wants to now live his life however he sees fit. But after a murder is pinned on him and things somehow get even more personal, Reacher sets off for justice by using the little details that matter to find those responsible and – if possible – burn them all to the ground. He’s a man who never bluffs, never quits, and he never backs down. On this episode, REACHER star Alan Ritchson sits down with Aaron from The Hollywood Outsider to discuss...
Feb 01, 2022•34 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to discuss the future of movies and television. So much has changed over the past few years, from how we consume content to what kind of content we consume. But what does that mean for the future of film and TV, where do we go from here? Holograms? 4DX screenings? More streaming channels, less cable? It's a lengthy discussion on a myriad of ideas in entertainment. What do YOU think is the future? Also this week: our spoiler-free review...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 32 min
What Films and TV Shows Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2022? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're breaking down everything that's getting us excited in both film and television with our 2022 Movie and TV Release Extravaganza! The past couple of years have abused our hearts with postponements galore, but now we actually have difficulty narrowing down our list. We talk about all the NEW content in film and television with the premiere date, network, and a brief synopsis, AN...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 51 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we are breaking down our award winners for both film and television. If you haven’t listened to our HO Awards before, we do ours a bit different, for example our "actor" category covers all genders, we do not separate it. For TV, cable and streaming all count, it just has to have had a new season in 2021. For movies, VOD and streaming all count. If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what your picks are on social media. Ea...
Jan 12, 2022•2 hr 11 min
Cobra Kai is back at the dojo kicking off season 4 following the union at the end of the last season. Immediately, Daniel and Johnny struggle with molding their distinct fighting styles with each other, causing a ripple effect that runs through the season. John Kreese rebuilds Cobra Kai in his own image, bringing in his old war buddy, Terry Silver, to help mentor the students. Elsewhere, Danny's kids, Sam and Anthony, are dangerously teetering on becoming bullies themselves, Robby utilizes all o...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Introducing The Hollywood Outsider Presents: Bad Movie Night, where hosts past and present from The Hollywood Outsider podcast unite monthly to discuss a film that critics or audiences have deemed a "bad" movie to give them another look. There's no such thing as a bad movie, just movies that aren't good enough for you! Subscribe to RSS: https://hobadmovienight.libsyn.com/rss Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-outsider-presents-bad-movie-night/id1600986727 Spotify...
Jan 02, 2022•3 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss every single aspect - spoilers and all - of the biggest movie of the entire year, Spider-Man: No Way Home ! Tom Holland returns for the conclusion of his trilogy which began with Spider-Man: Homecoming as director Jon Watts pulls out all of the stops. Peter Parker's choices, returning villains, navigating potential franchise missteps, the strange choices of Doctor Strange, stellar surprise casting, and enough heart-filled Marvel nosta...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 32 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're discussing the 20th anniversary of the beloved cinematic nerd achievement Lord of the Rings, the beginning of one of the ballsiest choices Hollywood has ever made: filming a fantasy trilogy, all at once, when fantasy like this was not popular at all. And make no mistake, you can thank this series for Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time, Witcher , and numerous other fantasy shows getting greenlit. It showed there was an audience for it as long a...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 48 min
What's your favorite scary movie? For millions, it's Wes Craven's SCREAM! Take a listen to this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast as we discuss the 25th anniversary of this classic, and our thoughts on the upcoming 2022 film. On December 20, 1996, director Wes Craven re-invented the slasher-horror genre with this funny, clever and scary film that spawned a legacy of its own. After a series of mysterious deaths, an offbeat group of scary movie fans become the target of a masked ki...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Every year, we love to celebrate the holiday season with our listeners, and there is no better way to do that than with our annual Holiday Special! It all started with a random idea, we were big fans of holiday specials, yet podcasts seemed to skip over the idea completely. Therefore, we decided we can do whatever we want here at The Hollywood Outsider, so let’s create our own tradition and the Annual Holiday Special was born! Every year we do a little something different, so this year we’re cel...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 51 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, each HOst brings a topic to the table for discussion. Disney Animation vs Pixar, which genres of film we're drawn to depending on our mood, "journalism" in entertainment these days, and each of our all-time favorite actors. Also this week: we discuss the science behind Thanos' infamous snap, Spider-Man trilogy confirmation with Tom Holland; spoiler-free reviews of Silent Night, 8-Bit Christmas, House of Gucci, and Agnes; upcoming releases and re...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 51 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss the concept of fan service. HBO Max is bringing back Mel and Danny for Lethal Weapon 5 , rebooting Under Siege , Ghostbusters: Afterlife basically echoes the plot of the first one, Blade Runner and Aliens are both coming back with new TV series, Spider-Man: No Way Home is bringing back characters from other franchises, and Star Wars has been steeped in serving fans for the past decade. So when is it TOO MUCH fan service, and when do t...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Twenty years later and it feels like there couldn't have possibly been a time when Harry Potter didn't exist. The books, the core films, the spin-offs, the actors, the score, the endless consumerism - there is hardly anything the Potter-verse hasn't touched in some way or another. More than anything, though, the impact on the lives of children and adults alike. The youths who read the books and could fantasize about receiving their own letter; the children who were the same age as the characters...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss the concept of movie stingers, those post-credits scenes so many Marvel films love to throw at us these days. A stinger is typically short clip that appears after all or some of the closing credits have rolled and sometimes a movie has seemingly ended. But is this trend getting a bit tired? Or has it become a movie necessity? Also, AfterCredits.com is a great tool for determining which films have stingers attached, per Troy's recommen...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 51 min
Every holiday season, we discuss those family-filled, festive films and what we like or loathe about them. Not all can be as perfect as Die Hard , after all. And every year, Hollywood doesn’t listen. But what if we held the power? The power to make you believe in the magic of Christmas (or a non-denominational winter holiday)? It’s time to put up or shut up, because on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are each going to build our own perfect holiday movie! And yes, these stories...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 42 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Dune and the concept of cliffhangers in film. Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is truly only half of the story as the film builds right up to an understated cliffhanger, therefore the majority of this film is setting up the characters and the story for what’s to come. Villeneuve has a plethora of talent to pluck from, as there is not an actor present not bringing their A-game to the occasionally confounding vernacular inherent to this world. Visually stu...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Happy, Happy Halloween, Halloween, Halloween... Welcome tooooooooo The Hollywood Outsider Halloween special! On this episode, we've assembled some of our favorite discussions on horror films and anything related to Halloween! First we discuss when movies have forced us to face our personal fears, then dive into a bit of history on 1978's Halloween with a segment from our interview with the original Michael Myers, Tony Moran. What a perfect segue to our spoiler-free review of October's favorite b...
Oct 20, 2021•2 hr 4 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have devoted our entire show to one man: Bond, James Bond. From Dr. No through No Time To Die, we debate who of the original James Bonds has worn the tux the best. Sean Connery or Daniel Craig are easy favorites, but what about Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, and Timothy Dalton? Where is their love? And don't forget about David Niven. We discuss each iteration of this classic character in detail, as well as our appreciation for w...
Oct 13, 2021•2 hr 2 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're discussing actors who have played multiple roles in the same property. Whether it be twins or just multiple parts ala Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy or Tom Hardy, actors playing dual roles in films has been a Hollywood staple for decades. We discuss our best examples of an actor playing multiple parts that worked fantastically, and the worst examples of it, where it painfully did not work. Also this week: we discuss the revival of movie theatre...
Oct 06, 2021•2 hr 2 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're discussing some of the weird casting choices to come out of Hollywood - the good and the bad - like a 30 year old playing teenager Evan Hansen, Tom Cruise playing the 6' 5" Jack Reacher, Gary Oldman playing a dwarf in Tiptoes, or Miles Teller playing pretty much anyone. Weird is a relative term, and we debate these odd choices, for better and worse. Also this week: we dissect the daunting lawsuit from Marvel to its creators as a means of r...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 57 min
What did you think of the 73rd Annual Emmy Awards? For this special Emmys 2021 wrap-up, Aaron and Amanda discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 73rd Annual Emmy Awards. The Emmy Awards recognize excellence within various areas of television and emerging media. They are administered by three sister organizations , which focus on various sectors of television and broadband programming: Television Academy (primetime) National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (daytime, sports, new...
Sep 20, 2021•51 min
Want to know what new TV shows to watch this Fall? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it’s time for our Fall TV preview 2021, including our most anticipated new and returning shows on the Fall television schedule. TV has evolved so much, and there are so many options, it becomes overwhelming every year to know what we should be spending our time on. Therefore we rolled up our sleeves, jumped in the water, and pulled out some of the best – and worst – that television has to offer ...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 44 min
What were your favorite moments in entertainment from this past summer? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are presenting our 2021 Summer Entertainment Awards and each category is for EITHER movies or TV. It’s our pick for the BEST in entertainment for the categories from May 1st through Labor Day weekend. The winners can be from any tv series (regardless of season) or movie, but had to be a new movie or aired that new episode between those dates. Also on this episode, we disc...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 44 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we talk exclusively about the Fantasia International Film Festival . What the festival is, how it works, and especially, what movies we saw that you should keep an eye out for. The Fantasia International Film Festival is one of the largest international film festivals dedicated to genre films and is celebrating its 25th year in 2021. The festival is located in Montreal, Canada, and in a mostly digital format for movie-lovers and critics from Aug...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min
What unlikeable TV characters do you ultimately find quite loveable? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, the world has become enamored with Ted Lasso's Roy Kent and this has inspired us to discuss unlikeable TV characters which grew to become quite loveable. Perhaps it's only in your eyes or maybe the writing or performance evolved into a character with a deeper understanding. Also on this episode, we discuss our most anticipated movies coming this Fall, Stand By Me turns 35 and w...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 43 min
The Comeback Kids! On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss our favorite actors or directors who, at some point, were thought to have no career but came back to reprise their fame. We’ll also mention ones that we WISH would get their comeback. Also on this episode, our news roundup includes LuLaRich docuseries about the LuLaRoe pyramid scheme, Hotel Transylvania 4 is skipping theaters and going straight to Amazon Prime Video globally after $100 million deal with Sony, and Fi...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 463
What villains would you team up for a battle royale to defeat Thanos? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our latest Movie Battle Royale takes on a new form as each host forms a Suicide Squad of their own, 4 villains teaming up to defeat Thanos. Which combination wins the battle? Listen in to find out. Also on this episode, our news roundup includes AMC and Warner Bros. agreeing to shorten the theatrical window, theaters considering mandating vaccinations for entrance, and 14 Sout...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 55 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider , we reunite all six past and present living podcast hosts - Aaron Peterson, Scott Clark, Brian Williams, John Davenport, Amanda Sink, Troy Heinritz, while honoring our long lost friend and former HOst, Justin Macumber - to celebrate 10 years of this insane podcast. Unlike previous reunion episodes, we are not going to sit around and reminisce. This year, we’re just going to have some fun, look back at the decade as a whole, and enjoy the journey. To eve...
Aug 04, 2021•2 hr 19 min
On this condensed episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we review Jungle Cruise, The Green Knight, and Stillwater, as well as discuss the filmmakers of Stillwater centering their film around Amanda Knox's story without her actual involvement. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 11:37) Opening | The Green Knight (11:38 – 26:51) Stillwater (26:52 - 37:08) Jungle Cruise Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content l...
Aug 02, 2021•37 min
Who is your favorite film or TV sidekick? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our main topic discusses what makes for a great sidekick, our favorite sidekicks in entertainment, and debate when they qualify for their own spin-off. Some you can only handle in small doses, but who wouldn't want a Rocket Raccoon spin-off flick? Also on this episode, our news roundup includes Universal buying the rights to The Exorcist for $400 million and Comic-Con 2021, spoiler-free reviews of M. Nig...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 18 min
