The 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival
The SXSW Film and TV Festival (http://www.sxsw.com/) 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 ...
2hr 27m Mar 20, 2024
2hr 27m
Oscars 2024 | The 96th Academy Awards Winners and Wrap-Up
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! T...
48m Mar 11, 2024
48m
Scrambled | Interview with Director and Star Leah McKendrick
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...
35m Mar 10, 2024
35m
Dune: Part Two Review and Loving Films Alone
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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 (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/everyone-loves-a-movie-avatar-564/) , this time we want to discuss when we love a film so much, but no one else seems to get i...
1hr 54m Mar 05, 2024
1hr 54m
When Everyone Loves a Movie But You, Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Review, and Dune's Denis Villeneuve Hates Dialogue
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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...
1hr 31m Feb 28, 2024
1hr 31m
Red Right Hand | Interview with Directors Eshom and Ian Nelms
In Red Right Hand (https://www.magpictures.com/redrighthand/) , 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 s...
37m Feb 25, 2024
37m
Let's Get Controversial! 2024 Edition
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) 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 ...
1hr 4m Feb 21, 2024
1hr 4m
Ordinary Angels, Bob Marley: One Love, and Madame Web Film Reviews
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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 ...
41m Feb 20, 2024
41m
Let's Talk About LOVE in TV and Film, Oscars New Category, and Super Bowl LVII Trailers
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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...
1hr 23m Feb 14, 2024
1hr 23m
The Resurgence of Cancelled TV Shows, Streaming's New Normal, Argylle, and Out of Darkness
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) has us asking what other ol...
1hr 46m Feb 07, 2024
1hr 46m
1984 Movie Battle Royale!
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) 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,...
1hr 23m Jan 31, 2024
1hr 23m
Griselda, Masters of the Air, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Poor Things, Zorro Reviews
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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 Li...
26m Jan 29, 2024
26m
Oscars 2024 | The 96th Academy Awards Nominations and Reactions
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 Aw...
1hr 10m Jan 24, 2024
1hr 10m
I.S.S, Cult Killer, Netflix's American Nightmare Reviews
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) podcast, we have three reviews to discuss: I.S.S., Ariana DeBose faces a looming existential crisis about 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 ...
21m Jan 22, 2024
21m
The 2024 Movie Preview Extravaganza!
What movie releases are you most looking forward to in 2024? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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. Bloc...
1hr 52m Jan 17, 2024
1hr 52m
Emmys 2024 | The 75th Annual Emmy Award Winners and Wrap-Up
What did you think of the 75th Annual Emmy Awards? For this special Emmys 2024 wrap-up episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) podcast, Aaron discusses the events, speeches, and winners of the 75th Annual Emmy Awards. Listen to our new podcast, Inspired By A True Story (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/inspired-by-a-true-story/) , now available in your fav...
41m Jan 16, 2024
41m
The 2024 Hollywood Outsider Awards for Film and Television
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,...
2hr 30m Jan 09, 2024
2hr 30m
Movie Theater Memories, Dream Movie and TV Pairings, Audiences Struggle With Change, Movie Sequels We Didn't Need
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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 (http...
2hr 20m Jan 03, 2024
2hr 20m
Maestro, Wonka, Rebel Moon, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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 – 1...
1hr 3m Dec 22, 2023
1hr 3m
Saying Goodbye to 2023, and See You in 2024!
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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, ...
1hr 6m Dec 13, 2023
1hr 6m
Holiday Spirit Movie Battle Royale
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) 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 ex...
58m Dec 07, 2023
58m
Godzilla Minus One, Dream Scenario, and The Holdovers Film Reviews
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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 ...
38m Dec 05, 2023
38m
Listener Questions, Disney's Bad Year, Scream 7 Chaos, American Fiction, and Wish
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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...
1hr 37m Nov 29, 2023
1hr 37m
The 2023 Holiday Special | A Hollywood Outsider Christmas
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 tradit...
1hr 38m Nov 24, 2023
1hr 38m
Movies and TV Shows We're Thankful For, The Marvels, Next Goal Wins, SAG Strike Ends
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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? ...
1hr 31m Nov 15, 2023
1hr 31m
Impact of Celebrity Deaths, Marvel's Struggles, Creator Daniel Knauf on Carnivale's 20th Anniversary, Blacklist, and Gingerland
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) 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 (https://variety.com/2023/film/features/...
2hr 38m Nov 08, 2023
2hr 38m
Introducing Inspired By A True Story | Scream - Inspired by Danny Rolling aka The Gainesville Ripper
November, 1991 Danny Rolling is charged with five counts of murder, crimes that occurred over the course of four days in August 1990 in Gainesville, Florida. His crimes extended to a triple homicide, sexual assault, and even an attempted murder. He became known as the Gainesville Ripper. In 1996, Wes Craven unleashed a new slasher film that flipped horror on its ear and launched a new fra...
1hr 11m Oct 31, 2023
1hr 11m
What It Means To Be A Film Critic and Killers of the Flower Moon
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) podcast, there has much ado lately about film critics: how genuine are the reviews, should outside influences interfere with a review, how much studios interfere, etc. Well, this week, due to a recent onslaught of activity over an Amber Heard review for In the Fire (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/in-the-fire...
1hr 10m Oct 25, 2023
1hr 10m
The History of Movie Theaters
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) podcast, we devote our entire episode to one topic: the history of movie theaters. From the sound to the implementation of color the eruptions of TV to blockbusters to ratings to streaming, and on and on. Movie theaters have lasted for over 100 years, and it's time to hop into our time machine and pay some respect...
1hr 24m Oct 18, 2023
1hr 24m
Are Demonic Possession Movies Still Scary, In the Fire, Totally Killer, Streaming Price Hike
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) podcast, The Exorcist has returned to theaters after a long break, and we have to ask: are demonic possession movies even still scary? Does this notion of an otherworldly force occupying our bodies work in a cynically jaded society? Do your personal beliefs amplify or decrease your fear? It's an intriguing discuss...
1hr 8m Oct 11, 2023
1hr 8m
When To End A Franchise, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) podcast, we take a look at more of these tired franchises that keep popping back up. Sure, Saw X was well-received while Expendables 4 (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/expend4bles-2023-film-review/) wasn't, but did we even need to get to this point? When IS a good time to end a franchise? Also, are we - the f...
1hr 24m Oct 04, 2023
1hr 24m
Can YOU Separate The Art From The Artist, WGA Strike Is Over, Office Reboot
Russell Brand, Kevin Spacey, Bill Cosby, Mila Kunis, Drew Barrymore, and so many more. Entertainers have been accused of a variety of things over the years, with many on the internet screaming they should be cancelled or never work again. Therefore, we decided now was a perfect time to launch into a deeper discussion on separating the art from the artist. Why is it easier for some than others t...
1hr 29m Sep 27, 2023
1hr 29m
Fall and Holiday Movie Preview 2023
What movies are you most excited for this holiday season? It’s time for our Fall and Holiday Movie Preview 2023! Every major theatrical and streaming release for the remainder of the year is on tap as we debate the best and worst of the upcoming season.  From Wonka to Flowers of the Killer Moon to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom to The Color Purple, and everything in between!  Curious what's worth...
1hr 29m Sep 20, 2023
1hr 29m
Fall TV Preview 2023
Want to know what new TV shows to watch this Fall? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, it’s time for our Fall TV preview 2023, 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 ove...
1hr 14m Sep 13, 2023
1hr 14m
Horror Sequel Movie Battle Royale, Favorite Commercials, and Perfect Antiheroes
First up, our Movie Battle Royale returns! If you have never listened before, we take eight finalists from any genre – this time it is the horror sequel – 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: Aliens, Hellraiser 2, Blade 2, Evil Dea...
1hr 52m Sep 06, 2023
1hr 52m
Summer Entertainment Awards 2023
What were your favorite moments in entertainment from this past summer? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/) podcast, we are presenting our Summer Entertainment Awards for 2023 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 an...
1hr 28m Aug 23, 2023
1hr 28m
The Era of TV Franchises, Gran Turismo, Bottoms, and Bad Internet Takes
In case you missed it, franchises are everywhere. Not solely on theater screens, TV also holds numerous franchises, and that number is only expanding. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, take a look at when franchise TV started, why it has continued, and even how it has exploded in r...
1hr 22m Aug 16, 2023
1hr 22m
Movie Sequels We Didnt Need, SAG Actors Have Issues, The Meg 2, The Sound of Freedom Controversy
We all live in an IP world, where everything seems to be made or spun off from an existing property. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, take a look at the phenomenon of movie sequels we didn't need. Perhaps it made sense, but ultimately these choices to make a sequel ended up hurtin...
1hr 16m Aug 09, 2023
1hr 16m
Most Memorable Pop Culture Moments
Barbenheimer is an event in time, but one we have tackled plenty of times in the past. That being a moment when all of us seem to be collectively on the same page, at the very same time. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, we diving into the most memorable of these pop culture moment...
59m Aug 02, 2023
59m
Comic-Con 2023, Barbie, Oppenheimer, SAG Strike, Talk to Me, and Sympathy for the Devil
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, we head back to San Diego to look at Comic-Con 2023, dive into the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes and why do they matter, Barbenheimer is sweeping the world, and our spoiler-free reviews of Barbie, Oppenheimer, Talk to Me, and Sympathy for the Devil. L...
1hr 53m Jul 26, 2023
1hr 53m
Toys in Movies, TV Series Finales, Summer Movies, and Cobweb
On this episode, we dive into the fascination with toys as movies. Barbie, Transformers, and on and on. Why do we flock to these stories long after our childhood, and what other toys would make for great entertainment? Also, our spoiler-free review of Cobweb, TV series finales, summer movies, and more! Vote for The Hollywood Outsider in Entertainment and People’s Choice at https://www.podcast...
1hr 6m Jul 19, 2023
1hr 6m
The Tom Cruise Effect, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, The Channel, and The Unseen
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, it's time to discuss the elephant in the room: Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. He's a legend, both as an actor, producer, and now stuntman. He has remained at the top of his game for decades. So, why are people so conflicted about their feelings for him...
1hr 44m Jul 12, 2023
1hr 44m
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Spoiler Review
Indiana Jones has returned to the world in a closing chapter to his storied franchise. Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Indy's estranged god-daughter, is on the hunt for the Antikythera, a mythical object that recognizes fissures in time. All the while, Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) in on her tail with his minions in an attempt to reignite the Nazi regime. Can Indiana Jones save the world o...
1hr 5m Jul 05, 2023
1hr 5m
Clinging to the Past, Raunchy Comedies, Streaming Fire Sale, Recasting Indiana Jones, and Comic-Con Suffers Again
This is another full episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hitting theaters, we decided to revisit our obsession with the past. Not just nostalgia, but also our own dire history. We always seem to be living in the past, so why is that? We also discuss...
1hr 29m Jun 28, 2023
1hr 29m
The Problem with Time Travel, DC's The Flash, Unappreciated Stunts, and the Death of Pixar
This is a packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, and with The Flash releasing worldwide, we begin with the problem with time travel. It's a novel concept, going back to right the wrongs of the past. So why do so many film and TV properties get it horribly wrong? What works and what doesn...
1hr 43m Jun 21, 2023
1hr 43m
Boats, Ships, and Transformers
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, as the hosts set off for HO Cruise '23, we decided it was a perfect time to debate what the best boats and ships entertainment of all-time is. Why did Speed 2 sink so deep, and Titanic ironically stayed upright? Also this week, we revisit 2007's T...
1hr 30m Jun 14, 2023
1hr 30m
Shortened TV Seasons, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, MAX, and Cliffhangers
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, with Ted Lasso, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Barry, Succession, and so many others ending their TV runs at the height of their success, we decided to dive into the concept of these shortened TV seasons. Do we love them? Do me miss the days of 10 years wo...
1hr 33m Jun 07, 2023
1hr 33m
2023 Summer TV Preview
What Summer TV shows are you most looking forward to? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider (https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/hollywood-outsider-movie-film-television-podcast-episodes/) podcast, 2023 has hit the midway point, and therefore it's time for our 2023 Summer TV Preview! This year streamers and networks are trying their best to keep viewers with a plethora of new and returning...
1hr 6m May 24, 2023
1hr 6m
Fast X Spoilercast
It's time for another round of the Fast and Furious family on a global adventure as Dom, Letty, and the rest of this mega-cast take on Jason Momoa's Dante, a foe set on the harshest revenge possible. This is our Fast X Spoilercast! Follow The Hollywood Outsider at https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/ Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, includin...
1hr May 22, 2023
1hr
Swearing and Profanity in Movies or TV
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we devote an entire episode to debating profanity and swearing in movies or TV. Is it truly necessary? What are our favorite instances of it? When is it too much? Listen now on your favorite podcast app! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Mo...
54m May 17, 2023
54m