Cobra Kai Season 3 Spoilercast
Consequences abound this season, Daniel makes a visit to his past via Okinawa, Johnny faces his own struggles with his son Robby and Miguel's injuries, and loyalties are tested throughout the season with both the younger and older characters of the show. This is our detailed and thorough examination of all the happenings of Netflix's Cobra Kai Season 3, good or bad.
1hr 35m Jan 04, 2021
1hr 35m
Wonder Woman 1984, Soul, and Promising Young Woman
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we dive head first into the pastel-colored waters of the 80s with an in-depth discussion on DC's return to the world of Gal Gadot's Diana Prince, Wonder Woman 1984. From the 80s fashion to bombastic homages to malls and Raiders of the Lost Ark to the problematic return of Chris Pine. Also, we review the Disney+ release SOUL, as well as our rev...
1hr 44m Dec 29, 2020
1hr 44m
TENET Review and Spoilercast | Hunter Hunter Review
In TENET, The Protagonist is an agent who takes a cyanide capsule after an operation goes south, rather than turn on his government, which wins him favor with a secret organization in need of such fierce loyalty. Now that Tenet is on home video, enjoy our review and spoilercast. Also, Aaron reviews the new On Demand thriller, Hunter Hunter.
46m Dec 21, 2020
46m
The 2020 Holiday Special | A Hollywood Outsider Christmas
We love to celebrate the holiday season with our listeners, and there is no better way to do that than with our 7th Annual Holiday Special! Every year we do a little something different, so this year we’re celebrating going into our 10th year as a podcast by looking back at previous holiday specials and assembling some of the best moments for the most fantastic holiday special ever! Debating w...
1hr 40m Dec 15, 2020
1hr 40m
Warner Brothers, HBO Max, and the Future of Movie Theaters
Last week, Warner Brothers dropped the news that they will be debuting ALL of their 2021 releases on HBO Max and in theaters on the exact same day and date. Settle in and get your ears ready, because on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're discussing the entirety of this debate. Also on this episode: Aaron's interview with a movie theater general manager on coping with the con...
1hr 23m Dec 09, 2020
1hr 23m
Ian and Eshom Nelms | Fatman
Mel Gibson and Marianne Jean-Babtiste star as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus in FATMAN. While Santa - aka Fatman - deals with shrinking sales due to a noticeable lack of NICE in the world, a selfish child furious over his gift this year decides to hire Walton Goggins’ contract killer Skinny Man to hunt down the Fatman and take him out, once and for all. Enjoy this interview with the writers and dire...
53m Dec 07, 2020
53m
Typecast Actors Who Took A Chance, Fatman, The Hillbilly Elegy, Buddy Games
This week, we talk about our favorite typecast actors that branched outside their norm. A typecast actor is one who becomes strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular roles, or characters having the same traits or coming from the same social or ethnic groups. Also on this episode: spoiler-free reviews of The Christmas Chronicles 2, Buddy Games, The Hillbilly Elegy, ...
1hr 30m Dec 02, 2020
1hr 30m
Childhood TV Memories and Being Thankful in 2020
This week, we talk about some of our most memorable or impactful childhood TV memories, meaning those moments that you still reflect on even still many years later. Many of us enjoyed morning cartoons, some of us remember when MTV actually had music videos, and the many different experiences of watching with our families and alone. Also this week: spoiler-free review of Freaky, Happiest Season...
1hr 43m Nov 18, 2020
1hr 43m
How TV and Movie Habits Have Changed in 2020, Let Him Go, Listener Questions
This week, we look back at 2020 and how our normal TV and movie viewing habits have altered throughout the year. No movie theaters, increased streaming availability, an endless supply of new content: what are we doing different now that we will continue to do in the future? Also this week: our review of Let Him Go, a news roundup including Johnny Depp's shocking departure from Fantastic Beasts...
1hr 2m Nov 11, 2020
1hr 2m
Sean Connery and Presidents in Entertainment
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we first take a look back at the legacy of Sir Thomas Sean Connery. We then shift over to Presidents in Entertainment. Independence Day, 24, The West Wing, entertainment is full of fantastic representations of the United States Presidency. We discuss what constitutes being "presidential", how much movies and TV influences are opinion on actua...
1hr 5m Nov 04, 2020
1hr 5m
John Maggio | HBO's The Perfect Weapon (2020)
Director John Maggio discusses his career and the timeliness of his latest film, The Perfect Weapon, centered around the growing use of cyberterrorism as the preferred warfare of the modern age. Maggio elaborates on many of the themes included in the film, such as the expansion of 5G and "Perception Hacks", as well as the challenges in bringing this riveting film to life. This is a fascinating ...
35m Nov 03, 2020
35m
Sleepaway Camp (1983) | A Hollywood Outsider Movie Commentary
After a horrible boating accident kills her family, shy, sullen Angela moves in with her eccentric Aunt Martha and protective cousin Ricky. One summer, Martha sends the kids to Camp Arawak. Soon after their arrival, bizarre, increasingly-violent accidents claim the lives of various campers. The disclosure of the murderer's identity is one of the most shocking climaxes in the history of Americ...
1hr 45m Oct 28, 2020
1hr 45m
Borat 2 and Spell
On this episode, our news roundup leads into spoiler-free reviews of new films Borat 2 and Spell.  Discussed on this episode Opening | Movie and TV News Roundup | Spell Give-Away  Spoiler-Free Reviews: Borat 2 and Spell Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider ...
24m Oct 28, 2020
24m
A Happy, Happy Halloween Episode | 2020 Edition
On this 2020 edition of our Happy, Happy Halloween podcast, we look back at building a perfect horror film, women in horror, Darren Lynn Bousman on SAW traps, iconic horror villains, and surviving a horror movie. This episode has something for every fan!
2hr 1m Oct 21, 2020
2hr 1m
80s Family Movie Battle Royale
Which 80s family movie do you consider the best of all time? In this episode, we're determining which '80s family movie is the best. Titles like Back to the Future, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Goonies, and E.T. - you don't want to miss out on who takes home the title! Also on this week's episode: entertainment news roundup, spoiler-free reviews of The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Boys, The Wol...
1hr 56m Oct 14, 2020
1hr 56m
Classic Movie Monsters, Bad TV Couples, and a Perfect Summer Soundtrack
Here are three of our most popular topics from earlier this year: Bad TV Couples, Classic Movie Monsters, and the Perfect Summer Soundtrack.  First up, from Episode 384 (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/bad-tv-couples-384/) : we’re discussing bad TV couples. Anyone who loves television has a favorite couple, or even several favorites. But have you ever loved a show and two characters getti...
1hr 43m Oct 08, 2020
1hr 43m
Fall TV Preview and Mental Illness in Entertainment
What Do You Think of the Portrayal of Mental Illness in Entertainment? As we’re approaching October 10th, which is World Mental Health Day, we thought it appropriate to take on a discussion about mental illness in entertainment. We also discuss our annual Fall TV preview, the shows returning we're looking forward to and new shows that we're anticipating. As well as our news roundup, reviews ...
1hr 49m Sep 30, 2020
1hr 49m
Psycho | Introducing Presenting Hitchcock
Enjoy this sample of Presenting Hitchcock, where we randomly break down a film a month in the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock. This episode follows Psycho for its 60th anniversary, but be sure to subscribe to Presenting Hitchcock for the entirety of Hitchcock's work! As mentioned on this podcast, be sure to pick up your copy of The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection and spend your time indoo...
1hr 21m Sep 23, 2020
1hr 21m
The Most Satisfying TV Character Exits
On this episode, we discuss the most satisfying TV character exits. Also on this week's episode: our entertainment news roundup, TV Mash-up game, Psycho giveaway from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, upcoming releases, reviews of The Broken Hearts Gallery, The Babysitter: Killer Queen, and the ever-so-controversial Netflix film, Cuties, and our HO Teachable Minute. Be sure to pick up you...
1hr 44m Sep 16, 2020
1hr 44m
Ambiguous Endings, Tenet, Chadwick Boseman, and The New Mutants
Not every story has a concrete ending and not every writer tells their stories that way. Inception is just one example, fairly recent in the scheme of things, of an ambiguous ending. We discuss how we feel about these ambiguous endings, with examples of some of our favorites and how we think they ended. Also on this week's episode: we honor the passing of Chadwick Boseman, reviews of Nolan's l...
2hr Sep 02, 2020
2hr
Flavio Alves | The Garden Left Behind
Flavio Alves, the director and co-writer of the new film The Garden Left Behind, discusses his career, his film revolving around the trans experience, and much more on our latest exclusive interview. The Garden Left Behind is available in virtual theatrical locations now, and on VOD September 8th.
54m Aug 31, 2020
54m
Welcome Back To Movie Theaters and DC's Fandome
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, movie theaters are back in business and we have the details to inform your decision whether or not to return, our Unhinged review, and thoughts on DC's Fandome event!
1hr 8m Aug 24, 2020
1hr 8m
Underappreciated Jobs in Entertainment and Finding Hope in Movies and TV
On this episode, we discuss 7 jobs in entertainment, picked by filmmakers themselves, that rarely receive the attention they deserve and are necessary to pull off that movie and TV magic we love so much. Also on this week's episode: Movie and TV news, finding HOpe in movies and TV, spoiler-free reviews of Random Acts of Violence, Project Power, The Blech Effect, and Tesla, upcoming releases, a...
1hr 29m Aug 19, 2020
1hr 29m
Ralph D'Amato | Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story
For this special episode, we are speaking with Ralph D’Amato, the producer and visionary for the documentary, Pretending I’m a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story. Pretending I’m a Superman is a documentary that tells the story of how skateboarding became a part of the mainstream by focusing on the success of the “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” video game franchise. The film stars pro skateboard...
21m Aug 17, 2020
21m
Summer Camp in the Movies
Summer camp movies are not completely rare, but the good ones arguably are. Examples like the iconic Friday the 13th, more kid-friendly options like SpaceCamp and Addams Family Values, and of course - the raunchy ones like American Pie: Band Camp and Wet Hot American Summer. Also this week: Mulan hits Disney Plus, Universal and AMC Theaters' historic deal, reviews of I Used To Go Here and Umb...
1hr 25m Aug 05, 2020
1hr 25m
Daniel Kraus | The Living Dead and the Legacy of George A. Romero
For our exclusive interview, Aaron sits down with author Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, Rotters) to discuss taking George A. Romero's story and utilizing his own words to bring this journey to a fitting conclusion with The Living Dead. As well as his journey from a high school dreamer through many of his personal works, including the lauded stories conceived for The Shape of Water and Trollh...
1hr Jul 30, 2020
1hr
Comic-Con At Home 2020 Wrap-up
With the greatest event in popular geek culture finishing its 2020 run, it’s time for us to dive into the biggest news and panels released at this year’s Comic-Con 2020. Such as HBO’s Lovecraft Country, Star Trek galore, The Boys' new aftershow, Keanu Reeves' Bill and Ted afterglow, Walking Dead's World Beyond, NASA and Space abound, The Blacklist, the Dresden Files, Charlize Theron's ascension...
1hr 38m Jul 27, 2020
1hr 38m
Making A Great Movie Dance Sequence, Tenet Delayed, Cursed, Yes, God, Yes
What makes a great movie dance sequence? On this episode, we're discussing what we love about them, and even bring up some of our favorites like Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, Magic Mike, and so many more! Also on this week's episode: our new game Cancel It!, reviews of Yes, God, Yes and Cursed, a discussion on Tenet's latest delay and what it means for movie theaters, our HO Teachable ...
1hr 21m Jul 22, 2020
1hr 21m
Movie and TV Character Team Battles, The Old Guard, Relic, Dirt Music
In this week's episode, we're taking teams of movie or TV characters and pitting them into a fight of sorts - however we want! The concept of this topic originated in our Facebook group from a listener of who would win between the crew of Alien vs the crew of Predator. We decided to expand this idea into a great topic on the show, taking our own battles and listener battles to the ring. Also ...
1hr 9m Jul 15, 2020
1hr 9m
TV Catchphrases, Hamilton, Unsolved Mysteries, Psych 2, The Beach House
What Are Your Favorite TV Catchphrases? This week, we want to kick back, relax, and chat about our favorite TV catchphrases together. Every TV show has that great one-liner that sticks with us and we find ourselves repeating it in everyday life. Also on this week's episode: the movie hero game, reviews of Hamilton, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, Unsolved Mysteries, The Beach House, The Outpost, an...
1hr 21m Jul 08, 2020
1hr 21m
400 | The Hollywood Outsider Podcast
An adventure 9 years in the making, THIS is the 400th episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast! On this grossly over-sized episode, we drop the usual strict adherence to format and simply speak about the changes in entertainment since the show’s inception, as well as the evolution of the podcast itself as Aaron, John, and Amanda join up with former HOsts Scott Clark and Brian Williams to disc...
3hr 17m Jul 01, 2020
3hr 17m
Vote For The Hollywood Outsider In The 2020 Podcast Awards!
Please vote for The Hollywood Outsider at PodcastAwards.com! You can vote ONCE from EACH EMAIL you possess, and voting only takes a minute. We have Visit PodcastAwards.com, complete the brief setup, check the podcasts you are voting for (The Hollywood Outsider is eligible for two categories this year: People’s Choice and TV/Film), complete the short voting form at the bottom, click submit, ch...
3m Jul 01, 2020
3m
Controversial Debates in Film and TV
Did Rose really have enough room on the door for Jack? Was that Karate Kid kick illegal? Did Scarlett Johansson get a fair shake in Ghost in the Shell? Is replacing controversial actors or canceling shows over difficult themes the right course of action? The controversial debates in film and TV are infinite and we dive right into them on this special episode. Also: debating how to handle contr...
1hr 42m Jun 24, 2020
1hr 42m
Movie Battle Royale: Summer Franchise Edition
Movie Battle Royale is back, but this time: Summer Franchise Edition. We wanted to talk about those franchises released in the 2000's that kept us going back to the theater for the next. Will Mr. Potter survive the Apes? Can Spider-Man swing faster than Fast and the Furious can vroom-vroom? Will Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible be able to take on the Avengers? Also on this week's episode: debat...
1hr 42m Jun 17, 2020
1hr 42m
Memorable Cinematic Opening Sequences and Reopening Movie Theaters
On this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we wanted to talk about those incredible movie intros. Whether it's an action-filled car chase, a terrifying phone call from someone in your house, or a bank robbery with triple-crossing and a mysteriously ominous character whose identity remains unknown, we're talking about it all. Also on this week's episode: debating movie theater r...
1hr 43m Jun 10, 2020
1hr 43m
Introducing SMIRK
Enjoy a selected episode of the SMIRK podcast, more episodes are available in your favorite podcast app or at SmirkPodcast.com. On this episode of Smirk, grab a notepad and settle in…for murder! We’re trying something a little differing this time, as our story reveals itself as a full-fledged murder-mystery. Only after we discuss and dissect our love for the genre will we reveal the killer. Ca...
44m Jun 04, 2020
44m
Are We Listening?
Aaron sits down to share a few thoughts and ask one simple question: Are we listening?
12m Jun 02, 2020
12m
Matt Eskandari | Survive the Night
Aaron sits down with director Matt Eskandari to elaborate on his new Bruce Willis and Chad Michael Murray thriller, Survive the Night. Matt discusses isolating in L.A. while waiting for filming to resume, casting his film, and working with an icon in Bruce Willis.  Survive the Night is now available on streaming platforms.  Read Aaron's full review of Survive the Night HERE (https://www.theholl...
43m May 29, 2020
43m
Predictable Plots, Scoob!, The Hammer, Survive the Night
On this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we wanted to talk about those regurgitated and predictable plots and devices that every movie has reused at this point. Of course, a debate emerges as we even discuss the negative connotation behind the word "predictable".  Also on this week's episode: our news roundup, significant anniversary: 40th anniversary of Friday the 13th,  spoi...
1hr 34m May 20, 2020
1hr 34m
Crazy TV Premises, Snowpiercer, Valley Girl
On this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're discussing the craziest TV show premises. Also, our news roundup, spoiler-free reviews of Valley Girl and season one of TNT's Snowpiercer, Movie Innuendo, and more.
1hr 41m May 13, 2020
1hr 41m
The Perfect Summer Movie Soundtrack, The Wretched, Upload
What are the best songs or themes from movies to crank up once Summer hits? This week, we each get 10 songs – they can be themes, songs from a movie soundtrack, or just synonymous with a movie – and make our own perfect summer movie soundtrack! That means you could see yourself, windows down, hair flowing, driving or jogging or whatever to our Spotify playlist, The Hollywood Outsider Perfect Su...
1hr 31m May 06, 2020
1hr 31m
The Cartoons We Grew Up On, AMC Theaters vs Universal, Extraction, Bad Education, The Flood
You've heard it before: morning cartoons were everyone born before 2005's jam. Maybe you loved all the superhero character cartoons like Batman or Spider-Man, or preferred The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo or Looney Tunes, and later on you loved Rugrats, or perhaps you just only love the filth of South Park. Also this week: news roundup, including AMC Theaters taking on Universal Pictures over Trol...
1hr 31m Apr 29, 2020
1hr 31m
The Funniest Movie Scenes of All-Time
Everyone has a slightly different sense of humor, so which movie scenes - in ANY MOVIE - do find the most hilarious? Do your tastes lean into Monty Python and the Black Knight's flesh wound? Maybe a little less so and prefer the wildly inappropriate antics of Bridesmaids or The Hangover? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we discuss the funniest movie scenes of all-time! Also this week...
1hr 14m Apr 22, 2020
1hr 14m
Debating TV's Most Controversial Series Finales
LOST, Dexter, How I Met Your Mother, Game of Thrones and more... Each of these shows have one thing in common and it's not just people dying. They each create a massive divide among fans, and also between fans and creators. On this episode we debate these and other controversial TV series finales. Also this week: where we stand on the movie theater experience, spoiler-free reviews of Stray Do...
1hr 58m Apr 15, 2020
1hr 58m
Outbreak | A Hollywood Outsider Movie Commentary
Since many of us are stuck in quarantine, we decided to have a little fun and watch a movie people are talking about, Outbreak. But instead of the typical back and forth on the film, we watched it while recording our LIVE commentary. So either go off of memory or sync up your Netflix accounts, because this is our Outbreak Movie Commentary Track! Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to f...
2hr 11m Apr 08, 2020
2hr 11m
Best TV Anti-Hero Battle Royale, Tiger King, Ozark
On this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we return to one of our favorite segments as we decide, once-and-for-all, who is the BEST! We took a poll on our Facebook group to gather four of the eight in our latest Battle Royale and it's finally time to find out who is the winner. Also this week: a news roundup, and spoiler-free reviews of Ozark season 3 and Tiger King.
1hr 57m Apr 01, 2020
1hr 57m
Pick Me Up Movies and TV, SXSW 2020 Film Reviews
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are discussing movies and television that pick us up when things are dire. We discuss the current entertainment predicament - theater closures, production shutdowns, release delays - and how we're coping with it. We also elected to kick corona to the curb and bring back a little SXSW 2020 Film Festival action! Despite the SXSW 2020 Film Fes...
1hr 58m Mar 25, 2020
1hr 58m
Taking Lives with Jon Bokenkamp of NBC's The Blacklist
A serial killer thriller that has grown in cult status over the years, we've been fans of Taking Lives for some time. Therefore it was perfect for this selection of a film critics might not appreciate, but we find to be a pretty good movie. And joining us to discuss a wealth of behind-the-scenes info, as well as his research into FBI profiling, serial killers, and how Illeana Scott connects to ...
1hr 17m Mar 18, 2020
1hr 17m
Listener Questions, Coronavirus vs Entertainment, The Outsider Finale, Spenser Confidential, and Onward
On this episode, we're discussing what YOU want us to! A wide range of submitted questions from what it takes for us to walk out of a movie to remakes, from foreign language film favorites to a hypothetical Kurt Russell experience. Also this week: news roundup, including the unfortunate news that SXSW is canceled due to coronavirus concerns, spoiler-free reviews of Spenser Confidential, Onwar...
1hr 58m Mar 11, 2020
1hr 58m
"Inspired By", The Invisible Man, and Beloit International Film Festival
How Do You Feel About "Inspired By" In Film? On this episode, we're discussing where we stand on "inspired by". So where do we stand on this: Necessary marketing tactic, or cheap gimmick to garner legitimacy, or something else?  Also this week: spoiler-free reviews of The Invisible Man, Guns Akimbo, and All the Bright Places, a fun game called How Do You Survive?, upcoming releases, The HO Te...
1hr 53m Mar 04, 2020
1hr 53m