John Hughes is a legendary writer and director in film. Not only have his films connected to multiple generations of audiences, but they remain classics in the hearts of movie fans everywhere. But what is the BEST John Hughes film? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to answer that question! Therefore, we took 8 of John Hughes most famous films - including The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Pretty in Pink - and whittled it down ...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 37 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time for reflection. Specifically, we want to look back at the impact of TV character deaths and why they hit us so hard. We spend so much time with these characters, so when writers take them away from us, it can truly throw a curveball into our lives. But which ones made the harshest impact? That's not all though! AMC Theaters takes it out on their Dune bucket, Tulsa King has a bit of drama all its own, reviews of upcoming movies T he Lon...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 30 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire burning up movie theaters worldwide, we decided to take a look at monster mashups, why we love them, and then go about plotting our own take on films or TV monsters or villains that could make for an exciting versus or team-up movie all on their own. Thanos versus The Emperor? Shelob vs. Blue? How about E.T versus Cooper from Super 8? That's not all though! We also have a debate on when a franchise like Ghost...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 26 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before we review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, we first have to do a bit of catching up. The past two weeks have been heavy on films, with our Oscars recap and deep dive into the SXSW Film & TV Festival , so it's time to get back to fluff. Therefore we discuss random topics such as where have all the movie songs gone, why are film credits so long, concerning streaming trends, which character would you be in The Breakfast Club, who would win b...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min
The SXSW Film and TV 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 the heart of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival portion, and even further into the films themselves. Over the course of several days, the 2024 SXSW Film and TV Festival screened numer...
Mar 20, 2024•2 hr 28 min
What did you think of the 96th Annual Academy Awards? For this special Oscars 2024 wrap-up, Aaron and Amanda discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards, including a return of the five returning winners to present to current nominees, and Ryan Gosling's triumphant performance of "I'm Just Ken". All this and more are up for grabs as we recap this year's Oscars! The Academy Awards (“ Oscars ”) are the most prestigious awards in filmmaking and showcase some of the gr...
Mar 11, 2024•48 min
Leah McKendrick's new film Scrambled stars McKendrick as Nellie Robinson, a single woman in her 30s who begins to feel like the clock is ticking, and she is running low on romantic prospects. So Nellie decides to freeze her eggs - setting her on an empowering journey to a brave new world where she ultimately discovers "the one" she's looking for might just be herself. Scrambled is funny, sweet, charming, and heartwarming, and McKendrick put everything she had into the film, both in front of and ...
Mar 10, 2024•35 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we head back to Arrakis and dive into Dune: Part Two, but first we need to discuss news and our topic of the week. A flip of our last episode , this time we want to discuss when we love a film so much, but no one else seems to get it. It's important to note, we don't mean guilty pleasures. We mean a film you truly believe is great for whatever reason, and the world at large just mostly thinks you're insane. Then we dive into Denis Villeneuve's r...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 54 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our main topic revolves around the struggle that occurs when it seems as though everyone loves a specific movie... but you. What do you do? Do you revisit the films later? Do you adjust your mood and watch it again? Do you question your own taste? We discuss this questions as well as dive into some of the films we have this experience with over the years, as well as a few popular listener choices on the subject. Also on this episode, is our spoi...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 32 min
In R ed Right Hand , Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life while taking care of his recently windowed brother-in-law and niece, Savannah (Chapel Oaks). Nestled in the rural mountains of Odim county, this tight nit family tends to their family farm while trying to move on from their troubled pasts. Unfortunately, the region’s sadistic kingpin, Big Cat (Andie MacDowell) has other plans and forces Cash back into her services. In order, to protect his family, Cash is forced...
Feb 25, 2024•37 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided it was time to return to a topic we haven't done in a few years and let's get controversial! We weigh in on a few of our unpopular opinions or theories in entertainment news. Is Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy overrated? Was 2016's Ghostbusters a better reinvention of the 80s classic than Ghostbusters: Afterlife? When does something count as woke ? All of these and more are discussed and probed as The Hollywood Outsider ge...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have three film reviews to discuss: Bob Marley: One Love which stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the iconic Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, in a retelling of Marley's assassination attempt and subsequent fleeing of Jamaica, all the way up until his One Love concert; Madame Web, which ventures into the Spider-Verse for a spin-off which stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who survives a near-death experience only to find...
Feb 20, 2024•41 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our main topic is LOVE in TV and film. For decades, audiences have been laughing and weeping along with our favorite characters on the big and small screen, but why do we connect so much with them? We debate the representation of love on screen, not just romantic but also friendships and familial love. It's an episode full of heart...and laughs. Also, Oscars has a new category, and it's NOT stunts, so we have a lot to say about that. Plus, Super...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we dive into the latest regarding our beloved streaming services. Disney/Hulu now joins the password crackdown. Amazon decides to shove ads into your current plan vs Netflix leaving your plan alone. The resurgence of SUITS has us asking what other old series do we want to see new audiences find, and which could be re-tooled to have new life. Also discussed are thoughts on Tarantino's final movie ever plus we review Out of Darkness and Argylle. (...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 46 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time for our 1984 Movie Battle Royale! Not only do we discuss what a fantastic year at the theater 1984 was, but we all break it down to what is truly the greatest film to come out of that year. Which one had the most holding power, influence, is beloved the most? Could it be Ghostbusters, The Karate Kid, The Terminator, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Gremlins, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The NeverEnding Story, Beverly Hills Cop , or ...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 23 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have several reviews to discuss: Griselda, Masters of the Air, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Poor Things, and Zorro. (00:00 – 8:46) Road House Trailer | Poor Things Review (8:47 – 19:03) Masters of the Air, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Zorro Reviews (19:04 – 26:00) Griselda Review Listen to our new podcast, Inspired By A True Story , now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain imm...
Jan 29, 2024•26 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are kicking things off with a breakdown and discussion on the 2024 Oscar nominations, from what should win to what was obviously “snubbed” in all of the major categories. Was Barbie treated fairly? Will Oppenheimer sweep? Is Godzilla Minus One going to beat blockbusters for that Visual Effects Oscar? It's time to dive in! The 96th Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 10, 2024 on ABC. See the full list of Oscar nominees at https://www.theholl...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have three reviews to discuss: I.S.S. , Ariana DeBose faces a looming existential crisis aboard the International Space Station, Cult Killer pits Alice Eve against a serial killer, and Netflix's American Nightmare , which focuses on an insane story of a woman kidnapped in the middle of the night. (00:00 – 11:26) Opening | I.S.S. Review (11:27– 14:05) Cult Killer Review (14:06 – 21:23) American Nightmare Review Listen to our new podcast, Inspi...
Jan 22, 2024•21 min
What movie releases are you most looking forward to in 2024? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're breaking down everything that's getting us excited in film with our 2024 Movie Preview Extravaganza! We talk about all the big movies coming to theaters and streaming this year with their respective release date and a brief synopsis. Blockbusters such as Deadpool 3, Inside Out 2, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Furiosa, Twisters, smaller films such a...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 52 min
What did you think of the 75th Annual Emmy Awards? For this special Emmys 2024 wrap-up episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Aaron discusses the events, speeches, and winners of the 75th Annual Emmy Awards. Listen to our new podcast, Inspired By A True Story , now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodO...
Jan 16, 2024•41 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we are breaking down our 2024 awards 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, network, cable, and streaming all count, it just has to have had at least 3 new episodes in 2023. For movies, theatrical, VOD, and streaming all count. If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what yo...
Jan 09, 2024•2 hr 31 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have four distinct topics to dive into as we revisit our most popular conversations of 2023: Movie Theater Memories, Audiences Struggle With Change, Dream Movie and TV Pairings, and Movie Sequels We Didn't Need. (0:00 – 29:24) Movie Theater Memories (29:25 – 1:07:46) Dream Movie and TV Pairings (1:07:47 – 1:49:54) Audiences Struggle With Change (1:49:55 – 1:20:24) Movie Sequels We Didn't Need Listen to our new podcast, Inspired By A True Stor...
Jan 03, 2024•2 hr 20 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have four mega reviews to discuss: Maestro, Bradley Cooper's love letter to Leonard Bernstein, Wonka, a wonderful revisiting of an iconic character, Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire, Zack Snyder takes on Star Wars, plus Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which leads to the end of the DCEU. (00:00 – 13:33) Opening | Maestro Review (13:34 – 21:27) Wonka Review (21:28 – 38:29) Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire Review (38:30 – 1:05:58) Aqua...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is our final podcast episode of the year as we are saying goodbye to 2023. It was a year of Barbenheimer, Taylor Swift, Matthew Perry, Godzilla, Jury Duty, and so much more. As it comes to an end, we prepare our final podcast episode of the year, recapping some of our favorite experiences and moments, and preparing for what's to come. Take care, everyone, and see you in 2024! Listen to our new podcast, Inspired By A True Story , now available...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our Movie Battle Royale returns! If you have never listened before, we take eight finalists from any genre - this go-round is Holiday Spirit - and whittle them down until we come to one absolute winner, crowning that film as the greatest to ever exist in its respective genre! There are some fantastic films to choose from here as well, such as: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Grinch, Scrooged, Die Hard,...
Dec 07, 2023•58 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are reviewing three films that are being discussed widely in film circles: Nic Cage's wacky turn in Dream Scenario, Paul Giamatti's layered performance in The Holdovers, and a little $15 million monster movie that rivals some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters for thrills, Godzilla Minus One! (00:00 – 09:39) Dream Scenario Review (09:40 – 16:10) The Holdovers Review (16:11 – 38:11) Godzilla Minus One Review Listen to our new podcast, Inspire...
Dec 05, 2023•38 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to break open the seal and open things up to listeners as we dive into our 2023 listener questions. Random facts or details our community has asked of us, and we shall deliver. Topics like wrestling in entertainment, movies that surprised us, podcast memories, favorite muppets, and so much more. Also on this episode, our spoiler-free reviews of American Fiction and Wish , as well as we discuss the chaos of Scream 7 and Disney's piss-p...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 37 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 2023 Holiday Special! It all started 9 years ago 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 rekindle the past (and occasionally add a lit...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 38 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's the time of year where we all celebrate what we are thankful for, and for many of us, that is entertainment. Therefore, we get a little personal and take a look at some of the movies and TV shows that have truly impacted us, that we are very thankful for. What movies or TV are you most thankful for? Also on this episode, the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, so we discuss the details of their deal. We review Taika Waititi's latest film, Next Goal W...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a look at why we as a society are so impacted by celebrity deaths such as Matthew Perry. For many, they are like family to us, though it is often hard to explain why. Also on this episode, we discuss an expose that shed a light on Marvel's recent struggles and what that means for Disney and the MCU, plus the discovery that HBO's Casey Bloys has been having employees troll TV critics over unfavorable reviews. As well as spoiler-free revie...
Nov 08, 2023•2 hr 38 min
