Fall Television and TV Pilot Battle Royale | Ep 243
Fall television is finally upon us, but with so many options, how can you possibly know what to watch? We've got you covered! For this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we dive into this fall's both new and returning shows to pick the most interesting options for everyone. From new shows just trying to find their footing, to returning shows you should give a chance to, everything is covered on...
2hr 31m Sep 13, 2016
2hr 31m
In World Creators Tara Bennett and Paul Terry
In World book creators Tara Bennett and Paul Terry stop by to discuss some of their latest works, including The Blacklist dossier and the Big Trouble In Little China collection.  Purchase your copies here. Email us your questions or comments on the episode to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com or leave us a message at 818-814-6246. Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League...
1hr 15m Sep 07, 2016
1hr 15m
Zoom Director Pedro Morelli
Zoom is a new film that follows three distinctly different, yet connected, characters as they discover there is much more to them than meets the eye.  Zoom director Pedro Morelli stops by The Hollywood Outsider to talk about his new film, what it all means, and how he achieved his ultimate vision. Find out more info at http://www.zoomthefilm.com/ Email us your questions or comments on the episo...
20m Sep 07, 2016
20m
2016 Summer Movie Awards | Ep 242
Summer Movies of 2016 is officially in the bag, so how was it? Many people have complained that this was one of the worst summers in memory, was it really that bad, or are moviegoers suffering from too much awesome? We debate 2016 at length – where it stood, what was lacking, which franchises were born and which need to be put out to pasture, and even our own favorite summer movie experiences. ...
1hr 54m Aug 31, 2016
1hr 54m
Wizard World Chicago 2016
Wizard World Chicago recently wrapped up, and Scott and Aaron are here to discuss the event in full. From the cosplay to the vendors to the panels, as well as special coverage of Back to the Future and The X-Files panels. Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https:...
49m Aug 29, 2016
49m
The Most Unnecessary Movie Sequels | Ep 241
Every once in a while, a sequel comes along that makes you sit back, take stock, and wonder, “What the hell is Hollywood thinking?!” Our topic this week is unnecessary sequels, why do we have them? Not the worst sequels, mind you, we are talking about the most UNNECESSARY sequels ever made. Movies where the original didn’t even do well financially, it’s been too many years, the original stars d...
2hr Aug 24, 2016
2hr
The War Movie Battle Royale | Ep 240
One of our most popular topics is our Movie Battle Royale. Eight great movies walk into the ring, eight favorites or classics. We then begin the process of voting for the best of the best, until we are left with one. Final. Champion. The greatest film of that genre in the known HO universe. This time, we’re storming the beaches of Hollywood to identify the Greatest War Movie. What film about wa...
1hr 51m Aug 17, 2016
1hr 51m
Making Kids Movies For Grown Ups | Ep 239
Lately, many of our favorite childhood animated classics have been reimagined as grittier and more adult live-action films to great success. With this latest trend, we decided to dive into why studios are doing this, as well as we reimagine our own childhood favorite as a more mature movie.    Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on t...
1hr 35m Aug 10, 2016
1hr 35m
Suicide Squad Reactions Podcast
Suicide Squad is the latest movie from the DC Comics universe, this time centering around Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), a ruthless government operative who decides to use some of the worst villains in the DC universe as a covert team to take on meta-humans. The Comic Book Expendables consists of Harley Quinn, (Margot Robbie), Deadshot (Will Smith), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), Diablo (Jay H...
1hr 16m Aug 06, 2016
1hr 16m
Five Years Of The Hollywood Outsider And One Fond Farewell
After 5 years of podcasting about movies and television, it is time to celebrate all of the memories and good times we've had doing it. From the why we do this show and our families behind the scenes, to what we've learned about each other and movies or TV shows, and even where we want to go in the future. We also discuss and offer a fond farewell as a regular host to a founding member of The H...
3hr Aug 02, 2016
3hr
Comic-Con 2016 Wrap-Up | Episode 238
The 2016 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 Marvel’s Doctor Strange to Walking Dead’s Season 7 reveal to Prison Break’s return to Wonder Woman’s trailer and finally – the reveal of Justice League! That’s not all, though. We also have reviews of Lights Out, Batman: The Killing Joke...
1hr 34m Jul 28, 2016
1hr 34m
Star Trek Beyond Reactions Podcast
Star Trek Beyond has finally released to theaters, and now Justin, Scott and Aaron are here to discuss the entirety of Kirk and Spock's latest adventures on the 50th Anniversary of the series.  Email us your thoughts on the episode, answer our ‘What’s This Movie?’, or suggest a topic to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com or leave us a message at 818-814-6246. Be sure to join our Facebook Group J...
54m Jul 25, 2016
54m
What Is The Best Year For Movies? | Ep 237
What is the singular best year for movies? Do you think you know? Is it subjective or definitive? We debate this very concept this week as we dive into what year has delivered the best crop of films in history    Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 42:11) Darth V...
1hr 52m Jul 21, 2016
1hr 52m
Ghostbusters 2016 Reactions Podcast
Ghostbusters has officially hit movie screens for a 2016 reboot directed by Paul Feig and starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Listen as we dive into every aspect of the reboot and what we REALLY thought about the reinvention of a cinema classic, the characters, and especially the internet controversy. We ain't 'fraid of no ghost! Email us your thoughts on th...
1hr 17m Jul 17, 2016
1hr 17m
Dream Sequences, Our Visit With NASA, And The Perfect Ghostbusters Team | Ep 236
How many times have we been enjoying a movie or a television series, when something insane happens that glues us to the screen…only to then realize we’ve been duped by yet another useless dream sequence? This week, we’re putting the issue of if we really need dream sequences to bed. That’s not all. Also this week, Aaron recounts his recent media visit at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the very...
1hr 44m Jul 14, 2016
1hr 44m
The Best of HO 2016 | Volume 1
Listen as we discuss Can TV and Movie Cops do that, the Romantic Movie Survival Guide, When Movie Sequels Go Wrong, and What Is The Perfect Heist Team. This week is the Best of HO 2016 Volume 1.  Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 22:25) What Is The Perfect Heist Team (22:26 – 47:01) The Romantic Movie Survival Guide (47:02 – 1:44:27) Can TV and Mo...
2hr 12m Jul 06, 2016
2hr 12m
Interview with 3rd Street Blackout Directors Negin Farsad and Jeremy Redleaf
3rd Street Blackout follows Negin Farsad and Jeremy Redleaf as Mina and Rudy, a modern couple caught in a New York City blackout right at the cusp of the first test to their relationship. Co-starring Ed Weeks and Janeane Garofalo, the quirky indie comedy is now on VOD and digital services. Take as listen as Aaron sits down with the multitaskers of 3rd Street Blackout, actors/writers/directors N...
20m Jun 30, 2016
20m
The Best Hooks In Film and Television | Ep 235
A hook is described as the nucleus of both a film and its screenplay. It is what grabs the viewer's attention, preferably in the first 5–10 minutes, as a reader might expect to find a literary hook in the first chapter of a novel. For this episode, we discuss our favorite movie or television hooks, and why they appeal to us.   Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The ...
2hr 1m Jun 30, 2016
2hr 1m
Game of Thrones | Season 6 Reactions Podcast
Game of Thrones has concluded its sixth season on HBO and we are here yet again to break down this season in all of its glory. From a Three-Eyed Raven to Westeros to Mereen to Winterfell and everywhere in between, these are the many faced gods of podcast recaps you're looking for.  Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: Now o...
1hr 57m Jun 28, 2016
1hr 57m
The Alien Invasion Movie Battle Royale | Ep 234
One of our most popular topics is our Movie Battle Royale. Eight great movies walk into the ring, eight favorites or classics. We then begin the process of voting for what is the best of the best, until we are left with one. Final. Champion. The greatest film of that genre in the known HO universe. This week, we tackle Alien Invasion movies. Those films that trigger some of our worse fears, tha...
2hr 6m Jun 23, 2016
2hr 6m
Inspirational Movie And Television Characters | Ep 233
With all of the negativity flooding our TV these days, we thought it would be refreshing to look to inspiration for the podcast this week. Specifically, characters in film and television who have inspired us, whether directly or indirectly. It’s an upbeat topic with more than a few surprises. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on th...
1hr 59m Jun 16, 2016
1hr 59m
Haunted House Movies And Why We Love Them | Ep 232
What is it about haunted houses that terrify us to the very core? Is it the idea that something has taken up residence in our home and we are powerless to stop it? Or is that we just shake in our boots at the thought of ghosts in general? We take haunted houses to task on this week’s episode for all the years of torture, getting down to the spine-tingling truth of it all. We also share our thou...
2hr 2m Jun 09, 2016
2hr 2m
X-Men: Apocalypse Reactions Podcast
X-Men: Apocalypse begins in 3600 BC, as En Sabah Nur (Apocalypse, as we come to know him) is attempting to move his consciousness and powers to a new body, one that possesses the power of rapid healing, so that it can be added to his collection of abilities. While this happens he is to be protected by his four greatest warriors who unfortunately fail, but not before the transition is complete j...
58m Jun 02, 2016
58m
The Worst Movie Casting Decisions | Ep 231
Over the course of cinema history, there have been more than a few missteps in terms of casting. Whether it’s a starring or supporting role, which actor plays the part is almost as integral to a film’s success as the story or the special effects. It only takes one bad choice to completely derail a film. This week we take a look at the worst of the worst in movie casting mistakes. From Anakin Sk...
1hr 54m May 25, 2016
1hr 54m
The Perfect Summer Movie | Ep 230
Every summer, millions of us flock to the theaters to experience 'something'. What are we looking for exactly, and why does it seem like summer is the optimal season for the most entertaining films of the year? Is that even still the case? On this episode of The HO, we discuss what it is we love about the summer movie season - is it the crowd, or the special effects, or is it just the overall e...
1hr 25m May 12, 2016
1hr 25m
Marvel's Captain America: Civil War Reactions Cast
  For this special episode, we dive head-first into the world of Marvel's Captain America: Civil War! From the heart of Queens to deep in Wakanda, we discuss every aspect of the film, including directors Joe and Anthony Russo, as well as both new and reimagined characters like Spider-Man and Black Panther. There is much to discuss, so join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode...
1hr 28m May 12, 2016
1hr 28m
Interview With Sundown Director Fernando Lebrija
Aaron sat down to talk with director Fernando Lebrija on his new film, Sundown. What went into the production, why he chose to film a teen sex comedy in the heart of Mexico, and some fun behind-the-scenes details. Find out more information on Sundown by visiting SundownMovie.com High school seniors Logan and Blake prepare for an EPIC Spring Break as they travel to the beautiful and exotic Mexic...
29m May 10, 2016
29m
Why Do We Love Movie Memorabilia? | Ep 229
We all love movies and television, and some of us take it further than is humanly possible as we obsessively collect every possible item that bares our favorite movie or its logo on it. Why do we obsessively collect so much and, more importantly, what are our favorite collectibles? Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode ...
1hr 19m May 05, 2016
1hr 19m
The Movie Soundtrack Of Our Lives | Ep 228
Do you remember that song from that one movie?The one that came on the radio as soon as you left the theater,causing you to crank the dial all the way up, drop the windows downand scream out of your window in the vicinity of randomstrangers? THAT’S the song we’re talking about this week, aswe dive into what we consider to be the greatest original film songof all-time. Is it Purple Rain? Maybe ...
1hr 53m Apr 28, 2016
1hr 53m
Stop Killing Our Favorite Television Characters! | Ep 227
Don’t you love it when you are watching your favorite television show, and your favorite character gets him or herself into a predicament that you just know they will wiggle themselves out of…and then they DIE?! Oh, we’ve all been there. The RAGE that seeps through your pores, the visceral reaction to the fact that a character you have spent tens of hours becoming attached to has just been for...
1hr 46m Apr 21, 2016
1hr 46m
Interview with Holidays Producer / Director Adam Egypt Mortimer and Actor Jocelin Donahue
The horror anthology, Holidays, has recently released on VOD and in this special episode, Aaron sits down with Producer / Director Adam Mortimer and Star Jocelin Donahue to discuss their new film. HOLIDAYS is an anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on some of the most iconic and beloved holidays of all time by challenging our folklore, traditions and assumptions. ...
33m Apr 19, 2016
33m
Disney Animated Classics Movie Battle Royale | Ep 226
Disney has been the crown jewel of animation for decades, providing family after family with countless hours of laughter, heart, and joy. Beginning with Snow White, Walt Disney began a legacy that remains unrivaled, and this week, The Hollywood Outsider celebrates his legacy. This week’s topic brings back one of our most popular segments: The Movie Battle Royale! 8 movies enter our cinematic r...
2hr 5m Apr 14, 2016
2hr 5m
The Perfect Heist Team And The Walking Dead S6 Reactions| Ep 225
Who hasn’t been sitting around bored one day and planned out a heist? Come on! Everyone wishes they could be a part of a heist, but then the thought of spending a bit too much time behind bars catches up to us and we settle for watching them on television or in movies. Well, this week, we’re doing it! Each host is compiling their perfect heist team to steal a priceless object from another. The...
2hr 31m Apr 07, 2016
2hr 31m
What Defines A Family Film In 2016 | Ep 224
It seems like things keep going darker these days, and even Disney animated films like Zootopia are tackling harsh topics like diversity. Meanwhile Star Wars, Marvel and DC pump out numerous films that the entire family goes to where there is constant wanton destruction. That brings us to our topic – What constitutes a family film in 2016? When you take the kids, mom, grandma, whomever – What...
1hr 34m Mar 31, 2016
1hr 34m
Batman V Superman Reactions Podcast
Bruce Wayne has been personally affected by the effects of Man of Steel, so much so that he worries about Superman's legacy on our planet. As he grows increasingly leery of Superman's role on Earth as an almost God-like figure, he decides to take matters into his own hands, showing a God what it feels like to be a man. At the same time, Lex Luthor has burst on the scene with a mysterious agenda...
1hr 39m Mar 29, 2016
1hr 39m
SXSW 2016 | The Films Of South By Southwest
The South by Southwest Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Every 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 deep into the heart of the film festival portion, and even deeper into the films themselves. There are well over 100 films...
1hr 46m Mar 23, 2016
1hr 46m
Who Is The Craziest Crazy Of All The Crazies? | Ep 223
Crazy is one of the hardest words to define, mostly because it means so many different things to so many people. What unnerves one of us might not even bother another, while society might consider a certain behavior insane while we completely understand it. So what IS crazy to us? When it comes to movies and television, there are numerous characters to consider and we could honestly spend hour...
1hr 54m Mar 17, 2016
1hr 54m
The Perfect Television Universe | Ep 222
What are the best and worst television universes to live in? We discuss the world of TV and where we would really want to live. As well as reviews of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and London Has Fallen, movie news and much more. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 29:...
1hr 53m Mar 10, 2016
1hr 53m
When Movie Sequels Go Wrong | Ep 221
We’ve all been there. You walk out of the theater, pumped and excited from the movie you just sat through. You go on with your life until, suddenly, BAM! A sequel is announced. A continuation of this world or character that you loved is coming back to a theater near you. So you grab your closest friends, you psych yourself up and get ready for what is surely the greatest motion picture in the h...
2hr Mar 03, 2016
2hr
The Comic Book Superhero Origins Movie Battle Royale | Ep 220
What are we up to? About 412 comic book superhero origin films? It sure feels like it. Every other month, it seems we are treated to another fanciful tale of some down-on-their-luck do-gooder, who randomly stumbles upon a radiated spider or blueprints to a super-suit, and BAM! Now we have us a superhero! With so many films on this topic, the question must be asked: Which one is The Best? Of ev...
1hr 42m Feb 25, 2016
1hr 42m
The X-Files 2016 Limited Event Series Review Discussion: Our Struggle
The X-Files limited event series has concluded, so what did we think? Listen as we discuss each episode, what we thought of where the show and the characters left off, and especially: What did we think of THAT finale?! The Truth Is In Here. Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/t...
1hr 2m Feb 24, 2016
1hr 2m
Can Movie And TV Cops Do That | Deadpool Reactions | Ep 219
Police Officers, Federal Agents, Air Marshals – Television and Film are stuffed to the gills with lawmen doing all measures of things in the name of Justice. We have all watched a TV series or a movie and thought – Can a cop REALLY do that? Can they really search a criminal’s car without good reason? Can a Fed claim jurisdiction over a local Sheriff? Most importantly – Can a cop shoot a guy one...
2hr 13m Feb 18, 2016
2hr 13m
The Romantic Movie Survival Guide | Ep 218
It’s February, so it must be time for a little romance, right? But if you’re like us, you’re sick and tired of Hollywood churning out movies with the exact same cliches over and over and over again. So this week, we decided to focus on romance at the movies, specifically – This is our Romantic Movie Survival Guide! Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (28:...
2hr 4m Feb 11, 2016
2hr 4m
Are Movie Parodies Dead? | Ep 217
Movie parodies and spoofs have been around since Mel Brook perfected the formula in the 70's. From Blazing Saddles to Young Frankenstein to Airplane and on and on. But over the last 10-15 years, the genre has slide into the abyss. Which begs the question: Are movie parodies dead? Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider as we discuss this and so mu...
1hr 49m Feb 04, 2016
1hr 49m
Interview with The Challenger Director and Star Kent Moran
The Challenger, now on VOD and DVD, tells the story of Jaden, a down-on-his-luck man looking to find his way in the world. He turns to a boxing trainer, played by Michael Clarke Duncan in his last role, to teach him how to be both the boxer and man he believes he can be. Kent Moran directed and stars in the film, and here he sits down with Aaron to discuss his film, what it was like writing an...
18m Feb 02, 2016
18m
Movie Battle Royale: Martial Arts Films | Ep 216
Are you ready to rummmmmmmmmmmmmmble?! We are, and this week we try a new topic with our Movie Battle Royale! What is a Movie Battle Royale? It’s the Ultimate Fighting Championship of filmdom. It’s the Heavyweight Title Fight in boxing. THIS is the Movie Super Bowl! 8 movies enter our ring, each favorites of our four hosts, and only one film will emerge as the Champion. This week’s inaugural g...
1hr 56m Jan 28, 2016
1hr 56m
The X-Files 2016 Limited Series Premiere Reaction Cast
The X-Files has returned to our television screens after over a decade away, so what did we think of Mulder and Scully's long-awaited return? In this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we begin with what we loved about the original, ground-breaking series - including favorite episodes, why David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are perfect partners, and what got us hooked to begin with. Th...
1hr 15m Jan 24, 2016
1hr 15m
Is It Time To Fix The Oscars? | Ep 215
Our topic this week: With all of the controversy this year, is it time to fix The Oscars? The Oscars have always been the premiere awards event, the best of the best, the most prestigious award in entertainment is The Academy Award. This year’s nominees have arrived not with excitement and elation, but with vitriol and controversy. For the 2nd year in a row, not a single actor of color was nom...
2hr 12m Jan 21, 2016
2hr 12m
An Interview with Naz and Maalik Director Jay Dockendorf
Naz and Maalik is the story of two Muslim black youths who also happen to be closeted gay men, and whose antics have drawn the attention of a local FBI agent. The film unfolds casually as we follow Naz and Maalik and learn the pieces of their story as we go. The film takes a very simple approach to a complicated subject, instead of hammering you over the head with a myriad of social issues, di...
19m Jan 20, 2016
19m
The 5th Annual HO Awards | Ep 214
The Oscars! The Golden Globes! The Spirit Awards! The HO Awards? That's right, it's OUR time! Every year we sit through awards ceremony after awards ceremony, honoring the same 8 movies or TV shows that are deemed 'worthy' of the attention. What don't you find? Dinosaurs. Star Wars. Stunts. Superheroes. Movie lines. We love independent films just as much as we love blockbusters, therefore the ...
2hr 23m Jan 14, 2016
2hr 23m