On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate psychological horror vs gore, the art of the movie trailer, and then finish it off with our TV doctor Battle Royale! First up, we debate which is scarier: psychological horror or gore? When you think of TV or movie scenes that terrify you, what stands out as the most horrifying? Is it a casual conversation by Hannibal to Clarice that raises the hair on the back of your neck, or is a flesh wound more jarring to you as an audience member...
Aug 31, 2022•2 hr 14 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss a myriad of topics as our 500th episode was delayed due to unexpected events. MoviePass begins a relaunch, with a plan seemingly lacking on details, Regal Cinemas wrestles with the possibility of filing for Chapter 11, and Summer comes to a close. Then we move to streaming's recent conquest over cable, and answer Patreon listener questions in regards to our favorite movie buddy duos, our favorite movie theater experiences, and the bes...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 56 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, The Academy FINALLY apologized for the horrific treatment of Sacheen Littlefeather, Ezra Miller makes his public statement, Walmart and Paramount Global are teaming up to include the Paramount+ streaming service as part of the retailing giant’s Walmart+ membership program starting in September , the first Warner Brothers Discovery project has been announced (and just, what?), and our topic of the week: Beasts and Predators in Entertainment. We d...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 43 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Variety released a study about the effect franchises have on streaming by studying the search history of users on Roku devices. This led us to ask the question about our preparation for watching a franchise whether to revisit them or to prepare for an upcoming new release. We also discuss the late Nichelle Nichols, Will Smith's Apology message, and the disaster that is currently the state of DC over at Warner Brothers Discovery including cancell...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, the San Diego Comic-Con - long a staple of the best in geek news and fandom - has returned to a live event for the first time in years. Because there was so much excitement, each of our hosts broke their favorite news bites into their own panels which we discuss and ponder, including the sweeping announcements of Marvel's Phase 5 and 6 plans. Also, stopping by from NoReruns.net , Kyle Nolan returns to discuss his live antics on the ground at SDC...
Jul 26, 2022•2 hr 11 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with NOPE hitting theaters, we wanted to discuss why Hollywood has this obsession with making aliens terrifying? What is the reasoning behind it? Are we all truly that terrified of an alien invasion? That we would be body snatched? We debate this as well as share what kind of movie or TV aliens terrify us or make us smile the most. Also on this episode, our spoiler-free reviews of The Gray Man and Persuasion, discuss Netflix's recent loss of 1 m...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 39 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Thor: Love and Thunder blowing up theaters, we decided to take a look at movies or TV that changed their tone. For example, a show like The X-Files regularly altered its tone from comedy to sci-fi to horror with relative ease, while movies rebooted into completely new genres with films like 21 Jump Street and Baywatch. Changing the tone of a property is nothing new, but it does beg the question: is it worth the risk? Also on this episode, o...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 26 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to dive headfirst into the Upside Down to decipher everything we just witnessed in Stranger Things Season 4 Volumes 1 and 2 . Did the kids have a sound plan, or did they wage into battle recklessly? Should they have waited another few days to call on Eleven? Hopper and Joyce are reunited, but what is the deal with this Russia storyline? Did Eddie buy them enough time? All of this and more as we dive into our favorite aspects of both v...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate timeless movies, iconic TV episodes, and debate villain team-ups in a Battle Royale! Our Movie Battle Royale takes on a new form as each host forms a Suicide Squad of their own, 4 villains teaming up to defeat Thanos. Which combination wins the battle? Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park. These are some of the first films you think of when you debate movies that have stood up to the trials of time. On this segment, we are disc...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 48 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided it was time to get a bit controversial and weigh in on a few of our unpopular opinions or theories in entertainment news. Is Wes Anderson vastly overrated? Should Star Wars have ended with Return of the Jedi? Is E.T. really an allegory for something deeper, perhaps a love story? All of these and more are discussed and probed as The Hollywood Outsider gets controversial. Also on this episode, we review Only Murders in the Building Seas...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 29 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before we review Jurassic World Dominion, we reflect on a bit of lost history: commercials. Remember those? These little nuggets of cinema used to tell us what to buy and consume, and since streaming has taken over, we barely pay them any attention at all. What were your favorite commercials? Also on this episode, we review The Boys Season 3 and Hustle, discuss if a Joker sequel with Lady Gaga will actually be a musical, Squid Game gets a realit...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 34 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with the recent cancellation of over 40 shows, we are discussing the emotional impact of a series not given a proper ending. Is it even fair to expect studios to deliver an ending to a show no one is watching? Are we, as fans, too entitled when it comes to a canceled series? Also on this episode, we discuss the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial, a freakin' popcorn shortage, Neve Campbell's Scream 6 announcement, and Kyle Nolan from NoReruns.Net ...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 20 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Top Gun: Maverick taking over movie theaters worldwide, we decided to look back at the original for inspiration and devote our topic for the week to 80s movie soundtracks! Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Purple Rain, The Blues Brothers, the list goes on and on and on. What was your favorite soundtrack from the 80s era? Also on this episode, we dive deep into Top Gun: Maverick with our spoiler review, as well as Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1. Wh...
Jun 01, 2022•2 hr 1 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Tom Cruise jetting the skies again in Top Gun: Maverick, we decided it was a grand time to revisit the concept of the movie star: what defines the term, and if the movie star era effectually coming to an end. Stars like Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Tom Hanks, The Rock, Denzel Washington, etc. have reigned for decades, but times have changed. In a mass content world, can they still exist? Also on this episode, Movie Innuendo returns, our film and...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 24 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided to dive a little deeper into the history of movie and TV ratings. Where did they come from, who uses them in modern times, why do they use them? We especially take a look at if we should possibly reevaluate how reliable and seemingly flexibly inconsistent ratings tend to be. It's an in-depth and enlightening discussion on how society looks at movie and TV ratings. Also on this episode, our Movie Manners topic returns to look at theate...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 47 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss every single aspect - spoilers and all - of the biggest movie of the year thus far, Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ! Following the events of the Disney+ series WandaVision and Spider-Man: No Way Home where Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) cast a forbidden spell that opened the doorway to the multiverse, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness finds Strange protecting a young girl from unseen forces,...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 30 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss annoying TV Tropes. Those little things in modern TV shows that just get under your skin. Maybe it's people never saying goodbye as they hang up, maybe it's something else. Maybe it’s production related, maybe it’s story related. What are your most annoying TV tropes? Also on this episode, Fast X deals with a little Vin Diva drama as they replace Justin Lin, TNT and TBS cease scripted television, our spoiler-free review of Bosch Legac...
May 04, 2022•2 hr 9 min
What summer movies are you most looking forward to? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, 2022 has finally arrived at the greatest point of every cinephile’s annual indulgence, the Summer movie season! This year we are finally back with blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick, Thor: Love and Thunder, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, NOPE, and Bullet Train, and also insightful smaller films like Men, Happening, and Bodies Bodies Bodies. But with so many films coming out at t...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 34 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate a dish best served cold: REVENGE! Why do we love this concept of avenging the wrongs of the world through violence, especially when we claim to be such a civilized society? We discuss the myriad of revenge films, what our personal favorites are, and dive into the specifics of why so many fans just love to watch another human be treated to a delicious helping of primal justice. Also on this episode, we are discussing Netflix axing passw...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 35 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a look at the world of movie and TV heroes. But instead of daring acts of valor, we discuss those heroes who truly aren't very heroic. We're not talking anti-heroes either. Maybe these alleged good guys didn't actually save anyone, or maybe they caused more damage than the villain, or maybe they were constantly bailed out by their friends at Hogwarts. Luke Skywalker, Frodo, Glenda the Good Witch, Rose, and the names keep coming. Whatever...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 36 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're taking a journey through the multiverse. Specifically, the concept of multiverses as a storytelling device. While many might think this starts and ends with Marvel's recent slate of films including Spider-Man: No Way Home , in fact, multiverses have been around for decades in various forms. As this backdrop of storytelling explodes in popularity, we take a look at it and discuss if it has a long-term future in modern filmmaking. Also on th...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 50 min
What did you think of the 94th Annual Academy Awards? For this special Oscars 2022 wrap-up, Aaron and Troy discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards, including the slap heard round the world between Will Smith and Chris Rock. The Academy Awards (“ Oscars ”) are the most prestigious awards in filmmaking and showcase some of the greatest talent and work in motion pictures for that running year. The nominees and winners are selected by majority vote from members of...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min
The South by Southwest Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. In a typical year, thousands of fans arrive in downtown Austin, TX to partake in a couple of weeks of great music, technology, and film. For this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we take you along for our annual deep dive into SXSW 2022, the heart of the South by Southwest film festival portion, and even further into the films themselves. Over the course of several days, the 2022 SXSW Film Festival screened...
Mar 23, 2022•3 hr 1 min
On this compilation episode, we discuss bringing characters back from the dead, cliffhangers in movies, unlikeable yet loveable characters, and weird casting choices. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we’re talking about several topics, the first of which is bringing characters back from the dead. And we mean actually, truly, verified dead characters on a TV series or a movie that later comes back from the dead. Is this cliche? Is it a copout? Does this concept EVER work without...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 56 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to discuss DC's latest reboot, The Batman! With echoes in tone of films like Klute, The French Connection, Seven, and Zodiac , The Batman stars Robert Battinson – sorry, Pattinson – as billionaire Bruce Wayne. You might have heard that his parents died when he was a child, and his whole life has been consumed with grief and anger over their loss, causing him to don a cape and cowl and torture criminals on the streets as The Batman. The...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 37 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we change course and dedicate the episode a simple topic: "Hollywood, let's just stop..." Insert your own conclusion to that statement. For instance, "Hollywood, Let’s just stop remaking every property you can think of", etc. It could be cliches, story points, actors, ideas, awards, whatever. What do YOU think Hollywood and entertainment should just STOP doing? Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, inc...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 21 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we revisit a topic that simply fails to change much, video game movies. It's been decades since Hollywood began cranking out video game adaptations, but unlike other mediums, movies cannot seem to find that sweet spot that appeals to both gamers and film fans alike. It's rare that Hollywood even approaches a good movie with these properties. So this episode we discuss this struggle, and answer the most important question: why can't video game mo...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 54 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided we would come together as a unified group and do the one thing that no one else on the planet seems willing to do anymore: we're going to admit we were WRONG! You know how it is these days, every conversation you have online or with friends on your movie or TV show of choice always ends up with people treating their opinions as facts, and no one seems capable of admitting they might just be incorrect. So on this episode, we each dive ...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 55 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we’ll be discussing 2022 Oscar nominations, our spoiler-free review of Moonfall , and our main topic this week is ridiculous movie plots that still entertain us. Also this week: movie and TV news including Reacher getting renewed for a second season, Scream 6 is on the way, the upcoming episode of The Masked Singer which prompted two celebs to walk offstage and refuse to engage, and our "What Would've Happened" game, where Troy messes with our b...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 24 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are discussing impactful TV episodes, those specific shows that affected us directly. Beginning with a pair of twisted tales from The Twilight Zone , through Buffy the Vampire Slayer's addressing of death in The Body , the tragedy of M.A.S.H ., the mistake of fan-service in Moonlighting , to the mind-blowing finale of The Leftovers; there is a lot to discuss. What is it about television that can cause us to delve deep into our souls for a bit...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 55 min
