The Most Unappreciated Supporting Characters On Television
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss the most unappreciated supporting characters on television, as well as what unappreciated even means to us. Also this week: a news roundup, spoilers forget the rules, directors are lashing out at critics, reviews of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile and The Intruder, and much more. Come back next week for our discussion on...
1hr 34m May 08, 2019
1hr 34m
Avengers: Endgame Spoilercast
This week, Tony Stark, Captain America, and the rest of the team take on Thanos for one last shot to save half of humanity. On our special spoilercast, we look at the highs and lows of the final chapter in this portion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stone by stone. And say goodbye to a few favorites. It's our Avengers: Endgame Spoilercast!
1hr 39m May 01, 2019
1hr 39m
Summer Movie Preview 2019
2019 has finally arrived at the greatest point of every cinephile’s annual indulgence, the Summer movie season! But with so many films coming out at this time, how is any self-respecting fan supposed to know what to see when there are so many options available? Grab a pen and paper or your favorite app, because this is one episode you will want to take notes on, as we dive into over 50 films....
1hr 54m Apr 24, 2019
1hr 54m
Can TV Series Finales Ever Live Up To Our Expectations and Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere Discussion
On this episode, we take a look at audience expectations on TV series finales. With Game of Thrones set to end in just a few weeks, millions of fans are gearing up for what they expect to be an amazing conclusion...but is that fair? Do the show-runners owe us a fantastic conclusion, or should they be allowed to tell the story as they see fit? Also this week: a news roundup, a listener asks us ...
2hr 6m Apr 17, 2019
2hr 6m
Back Fork | Interview with Josh Stewart
On this exclusive interview, we sit down with writer-director-star Josh Stewart as he discusses a myriad of topics including his career, why the story of Back Fork was an important one to share, and why he loves shooting in West Virginia. This is an enlightening interview with a rising talent you won't want to miss!
40m Apr 17, 2019
40m
The Stephen King Movie Battle Royale, Shazam, and Pet Sematary
On this week's episode, we take a look at the movie adaptations of arguably the greatest horror author in history, Stephen King. Because we love King, the nominees are all great in their own way. Which will end up as the greatest Stephen King adaptation of all-time? Also this week: a news roundup, Amsterdam takes on 5D, a Stephen King iteration of Movie Innuendo, reviews of Pet Sematary and Sh...
1hr 55m Apr 10, 2019
1hr 55m
Game of Thrones Season 7 Recap
As Game of Thrones sets sail for their final season, we have arrived to wrap up the past as we discuss all of the comings and goings in Westeros during Season 7. We take on each territory as we inch toward The Great War that has been prophesized for years. From Dragonstone to the Citadel, From the Twins to winter finally hitting King’s Landing, from Winterfell to the destruction of The Wall –...
2hr 14m Apr 03, 2019
2hr 14m
Television Crossover Ideas and Jordan Peele's 'US' Spoilercast
On this week's episode, we take a look at that weirdly connective phenomena which is known as the "TV crossover". These events can often be nothing more than publicity stunts, but often times they create something beautiful. And we're going to throw our two cents in the mix, crossing over TV shows to create several brand new properties! Oh, we have some ideas. At the end of our show, we then t...
2hr 7m Mar 26, 2019
2hr 7m
SXSW 2019 | The Films of South by Southwest
Over the course of nine days, the 2019 SXSW Film Festival screened over 130 features, many from first-time filmmakers, as well as shorts, virtual reality exhibits, title design, and other works. Over 20 films are on our docket this year (as well as panels and events), and we review them all…with more than a few surprises along the way.
1hr 59m Mar 20, 2019
1hr 59m
Let's Fix A Superhero Movie And Captain Marvel Spoilercast
On this week's episode, we take a look a several superhero movies that we feel didn't quite work. From there, we offer a few minor tweaks that possibly could have saved a franchise or too. That's right, we're going to fix a superhero movie! At the end of our show, we then wade into the waters of Marvel's latest attempt at launching another hero: Captain Marvel! Also this week: Review of Trip...
1hr 39m Mar 13, 2019
1hr 39m
Politically Incorrect Comedies And The Beloit International Film Festival
Did you grow up on films like Airplane, Blazing Saddles, or There's Something About Mary? If you're like us, you remember laughing at things that you knew, deep in your soul, were horrible to make light of. Our topic for this week revolves around politically incorrect comedies, and specifically if the concept of such is currently as dead as the western. Then we turn our focus to the Beloit Int...
2hr 3m Mar 06, 2019
2hr 3m
The Oscars Movie Battle Royale: Best Picture 2000s Edition
This week, we’re discussing the Best Picture winners of the 2000s. A decade ripe with classics, but only 10 verified winners of The Academy Award’s top prize. Joins us to debate and decide which one film rises above the others to win the title of the Best Picture of the aughts! Also this week: Rotten Tomatoes comes to their senses with audience scores, we discuss our reactions to this year's ...
2hr 4m Feb 27, 2019
2hr 4m
Building A Perfect Found Footage Film
On this week's podcast, we discuss the highs and lows of found footage, what works and what turns us off about the entire genre. We also each put together our personal takes on the genre itself and build a perfect found footage film. Also this week, Netflix and Marvel officially parts ways plus a slew of entertainment news. Reviews of How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and Alita: Battl...
1hr 54m Feb 20, 2019
1hr 54m
Shipping Our Favorite Characters In Movies And TV
On this episode, we ship our favorite characters in both movies and television, as well as discuss the ones who finally have and might not have worked out as positively as we had hoped. Also this week, Avatar begins live-action production, and Superman is taken to task for his building relocation skills. Our feature this week is Discover An Actor's Gem. Reviews of Cold Pursuit, The LEGO Movie ...
1hr 30m Feb 13, 2019
1hr 30m
TV Spin-Offs We Need, The Batman Returns, And LEGO Innuendo
This week, our hosts discuss the world of TV spin-offs, and even come up with several spin-off ideas they'd like to try themselves. Also this week, The Batman has been a project with an excessive amount of speculation, and finally director Matt Reeves and current Batman Ben Affleck have elaborated on the details, Hobbs and Shaw's first glimpse of the Fast and Furious spin-off has hit, Y: The L...
1hr 23m Feb 06, 2019
1hr 23m
Cult Films | How Does A Movie Become One And What It Means
On this week's episode, we discuss the world of cult films. Specifically, what defines a movie as a "cult" film? Is it a fluke, or perhaps the right material at the right time? Do popular films ever reach cult status?  Also this week, TV show remakes are hitting overdrive, Amazon offers big paydays at Sundance, and Universal retools their Dark Universe plans. Reviews of Polar and Wretch, a pee...
1hr 52m Jan 30, 2019
1hr 52m
2019 Most Anticipated Television Shows, Oscar Nominations, and GLASS Spoilercast
On this week's episode, we dive into our 2019 Television EXTRAVAGANZA! We break down the most anticipated new TV shows of 2019, as well as our returning favorites. We also discuss Oscar nominations, our spoiler-free review of The Punisher Season 2, and more. Everything comes to a close as we break down M. Knight Shyamalan's latest opus, the conclusion of a trilogy which began with Unbreakable ...
2hr 27m Jan 23, 2019
2hr 27m
The 2019 Movie Release Extravaganza!
One of our most popular podcasts each year is our Movie Release EXTRAVAGANZA! On this year's episode, we break down the most anticipated movie releases of the entire year. And with 2019 in full swing, it’s finally time to look ahead at all of the exciting releases still to come in 2019! We also discuss the Oscars going without a host for the first time in 20 years, Mission: Impossible getting ...
1hr 34m Jan 16, 2019
1hr 34m
The 2019 Hollywood Outsider Awards For Film And Television
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we revisit 2018 as we present the 2019 HO Awards for the best (and worst) we witnessed in film and television over the past year. From the continued explosion of quality content on TV and streaming services, to the implosion of mediocrity scattered about, to an overload of greatness both at home and in theaters – THESE are the only podcast awar...
1hr 37m Jan 08, 2019
1hr 37m
2019 Update | Vote for the Annual HO Awards!
A quick update on The Hollywood Outsider in 2019. Please be sure to vote for the 2019 HO Awards at the link: https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/vote-winners-2019-ho-awards/
4m Jan 01, 2019
4m
Aquaman, Mary Poppins Returns, and Bumblebee Spoilercast Special
The year is ending with a bang, as Aquaman, Mary Poppins Returns, and Bumblebee all hit theaters for the holiday season. One, an enormously charismatic hero with the ability to communicate on a deeper level with every living being while simultaneously saving lives. The other two, Aquaman and Bumblebee. On this special episode, we explore each of these three behemoths and their respective plots ...
1hr 43m Dec 24, 2018
1hr 43m
Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Stories, Pixar, Serialized TV, and Movie Puppets | The Best of HO 2018: Vol 3
As we take the week off, here are four of our most popular topics on our final Best of 2018 compilation: Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Stories, Pixar Movie Battle Royale, Is Television Getting TOO Serialized, and Let's Puppet Up A Movie. As well as a short collection of outtakes from our January special on former host, Justin Macumber.
2hr 28m Dec 19, 2018
2hr 28m
How Do You Find New TV Shows And Saying Goodbye To 2018
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we discuss how we find new television shows in a climate where there are 500+ scripted shows across all mediums. Also, Netflix and Disney's pissing contest, the UK is taking up for scarred villains, we recast Die Hard with modern actors, and then wrap up the show by saying goodbye to 2018 with our last regular episode of the season.
1hr 50m Dec 12, 2018
1hr 50m
A Very HO Christmas | The 2018 Holiday Special
The Christmas spirit kicks into overdrive as we open up and share our personal memories of the holiday season, movies that remind us of Christmas. And no holiday special would be complete without a visit from the big man himself, so get ready as Santa Claus drops by the studio to read a few HO listener letters! With a special game from Amanda, a little whimsy from Aaron, Scott’s annual Christm...
1hr 49m Dec 05, 2018
1hr 49m
The Football Movie Battle Royale
Football has become the American pastime. A team sport that is equal parts sheer brutality and entertainment. Any given Sunday, the country is enthralled by the NFL and its merry band of outlaws, tossing a leather ball back-and-forth on a field playing a kid’s game, and we eat it up. And because of that, we also love a great football movie! But what defines a “football movie”? Does it require r...
1hr 54m Nov 28, 2018
1hr 54m
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Spoilercast
The Crimes of Grindelwald is a direct sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and a prequel to the beloved Harry Potter franchise. The worlds are vastly interconnected and we begin to see their ties more and more as the Beasts world progresses. In follow up to the last, after being recruited by Albus Dumbledore, we are to follow Newt Scamander, Tina, Jacob, and Company as they fight ...
1hr 44m Nov 21, 2018
1hr 44m
Holiday Movie Preview and Farewell, Stan Lee
Shocking news hit the world this week as Marvel legend Stan Lee was pronounced dead at 95. A hero to the dreamer in all of us, Stan Lee entertained millions around the world with his amazing creations such as Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, and the list goes on and on. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we reflect back on what Stan Lee has meant to us, as well as his legacy. After that emo...
1hr 21m Nov 14, 2018
1hr 21m
The Haunting of Hill House | A Netflix Series Spoilercast
On this bonus episode, we discuss Netflix's recent series, The Haunting of Hill House. Just like the show itself, we bounce through the characters of the Crain family and dissect what it is about this show that captured our attention so greatly. Take a listen! Subscribe to The Hollywood Outsider on your favorite podcast app, or visit the website at TheHollywoodOutsider.com Email topic suggestio...
1hr 35m Nov 12, 2018
1hr 35m
Nostalgic Movie Plots That Are More Disturbing With Age
This month marks the 25th anniversary of Mrs. Doubtfire. A movie revolving around a divorced dad who was simply not allowed to see his kids whenever he wanted. So in an effort to spend more quality time with them, he dressed up like a nanny and landed a job inside his ex-wife’s house to help raise these kids. In 1993, Robin Williams sold us on this premise as whimsical, charming, even oddly sup...
1hr 33m Nov 07, 2018
1hr 33m
When TV Shows Go On Too Long
Television is stuffed with content these days, and the quality supports the excess. But what happens when we as an audience become hooked on a series, and it continues even after the quality and ratings drops? What happens when our favorite TV shows go on too long? This week we dive into this very real problem of fandom: when to leave your favorite shows. With TV series staples like Walking Dea...
1hr 45m Oct 31, 2018
1hr 45m
A Happy, Happy Halloween Episode
Halloween is a special time of year, especially for fans of entertainment. As long as we have it, film and television has supplied audiences with an endless array of boogeymen and women to terrify us into that Halloween spirit. This year, we devote an entire episode to the festivities. From what we love about the holiday – including tricks, treats, and costumes – to a review of the 2018 version...
1hr 39m Oct 24, 2018
1hr 39m
Thunder Road | Interview with Jim Cummings
On this exclusive interview, we sit down with Jim Cummings, the writer-director-star of Thunder Road. Jim's new film follows a police officer who has just lost his mother, and is now forced to come to grips with her legacy, his role in law enforcement, and his own relationship with his daughter.    Jim discusses a myriad of topics, including the genesis of Thunder Road, shooting an extended sce...
47m Oct 22, 2018
47m
1988 - A Year in Film and Television
Three decades ago, an absolutely rad year in entertainment took hold. Classics like Die Hard, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Rain Man, and Scrooged hit theaters. The Cosby Show, Cheers, Roseanne, and Murder, She Wrote took over our television sets. It was a prime time for entertainment. Much has changed since then, but what is even more interesting is how much remains the same. For this special episo...
1hr 13m Oct 17, 2018
1hr 13m
Villains That Deserve A Franchise And Venom Spoilercast
Villains. Cinema is stocked to the brink with great villains, as well as mediocre and even ridiculous ones. Some of these are so iconic, we spend countless hours contemplating further adventures with these foes, perhaps even plotting them against heroes in other universes. On this episode, with Venom conquering the box office, we decided to look at other villains that could benefit from a solo ...
1hr 59m Oct 10, 2018
1hr 59m
Should Hollywood Ever Recast An Original Actor
Over the past several months, we’ve talked a lot about we’ve talked a lot about FOX’s Lethal Weapon replacing Clayne Crawford’s Riggs with Seann William Scott’s Cole. They aren’t the exact same character, but in this instance they might as well be, as both occupy the position of co-lead in a buddy-cop relationship. So, in the spirit of replacing original actors, we thought it was a great time t...
1hr 37m Oct 03, 2018
1hr 37m
Interview with Producer Roxanne Avent - CEO of Hidden Empire Film Group
On this exclusive interview, Aaron sits down with Roxanne Avent, CEO of Hidden Empire Film Group. So far this year, she’s produced Traffik with Paula Patton, The Intruder with Dennis Quaid, Meagan Good and Michael Ealy, Meet the Blacks 2 with Mike Epps, and is currently in the midst of shooting Fatale starring 2 time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, as well as several TV projects, including The Thril...
32m Oct 01, 2018
32m
Movie Battle Royale - Most Horrific Serial Killers
Serial killers have terrorized film since its inception. The idea of an unknown stranger, hiding in the dark, plotting an innocent character’s demise – it’s one of the most terrifying concepts in cinema. Yet, at the same time, audiences are fascinated with this despicable hunters of humans. For our latest Movie Battle Royale, we take 8 of the most sadistic serial killers on film, and determine ...
1hr 34m Sep 26, 2018
1hr 34m
Fall TV Preview 2018
Fall TV is rapidly approaching and to get YOU ready for it, we break down what’s new, what’s coming back, and what just needs to go away. On this episode, we discuss our Fall TV preview, Veronica Mars confirmed for a revival, CBS CEO Les Moonves departs after harassment allegations, and are iTunes digital movie purchases really yours to keep? Also this week: Spoiler-free reviews of Predator and...
2hr 3m Sep 19, 2018
2hr 3m
Too Much TV, Marvel, Gender Swapping, and Unsung Franchises
As we take the week off, here are four of our most popular topics from earlier this year (Too Much TV, Marvel, Gender Swapping, and Unsung Franchises), as well as quick recap of Peppermint, Searching, Ozark Season 2 and Jack Ryan. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 33:29) Opening | Episode 308: Too Much TV (33:30 – 1:36:50) Episode 310: Building M...
2hr 25m Sep 12, 2018
2hr 25m
Take Two | Interview with Creators Terri Edda Miller and Andrew W. Marlowe
Take Two stars Rachel Bilson as Sam Swift, a disgraced actress who is struggling to rebuild her career. Researching a role, she shadows private detective Eddie Valetik (Eddie Cibrian) and eventually finds out that her history as a TV cop might prove beneficial at solving actual crimes. Therefore, in the spirit of The Thin Man and Moonlighting, these two team up to solve crimes every week on ABC...
43m Sep 05, 2018
43m
2018 Summer Movie Awards
The summer movies of 2018 is in the bag, so how was it? Many people have complained that this season has been overrun by sequels and franchise films, was it really that bad, or are moviegoers suffering from too much awesome? We debate the summer of 2018 at length – where it stood, what was lacking, which franchises were born, the biggest news stories in entertainment, what caught our eye on tel...
1hr 51m Aug 29, 2018
1hr 51m
Let's Puppet Up A Movie!
What is the deal with puppets? Are we running out of human actors? Then why do we enjoy puppets so much? On this episode, we discuss the world of puppets, if we prefer the humorous or horrific brand, and most importantly: what movies would instantly improve with the addition of puppets? Also this week: YouTube pulls The Nun ad for being too terrifying, summer movie clichés, reviews of Mile 22 a...
1hr 9m Aug 22, 2018
1hr 9m
Is Television Getting TOO Serialized?
When 24 hit the air many years ago, it was an eye-opener in terms of what television could do. For 24 consecutive episodes, this series told one single day’s worth of story. Each episode leading directly into the next, leaving little chance to jump into the show mid-season and have any idea what was going on. It was a novelty, and it was fantastic to watch unfold. Flash forward to 2018, and it ...
1hr 27m Aug 15, 2018
1hr 27m
Blindspotting | Interview with Composer Michael Yezerski
Blindspotting, which is in theaters now, follows the friends of Collin and Miles. Collin has only three days to go on his probation, and all he has to do is stay out of trouble. Unfortunately, his best friend Miles is a beacon for it. As Collin and Miles work together as movers, an event causes Collin to miss his mandatory curfew, and puts their friendship to an ultimate test. Blindspotting was...
29m Aug 13, 2018
29m
SHARKS! Why We Love And Fear Cinema's Greatest Natural Predator
SHARK!!! We’ve all been there, taking a dip in the ocean, relaxing. Then, something brushes our leg, a slithery something. We cannot see below the murky surface, but panic sets in our face, while hundreds of cinematic memories wash over us. Reflections to all of the victims of the greatest natural predator known to man: sharks.   On this episode, we dive into the deep, discussing what it is abo...
1hr 42m Aug 08, 2018
1hr 42m
Impossibly Impossible Missions
With Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Ethan Hunt yet again prevails over a mission that makes no logical sense, yet thrills us all. And that is our springboard for this week’s topic: Impossibly Impossible Missions. Movies often require a suspension of disbelief, and often times, films with a mission at hand – i.e., a plan that benefits the greater good – require you to physically remove your brai...
1hr 51m Aug 01, 2018
1hr 51m
San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Wrap-Up
The 2018 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 DC’s Shazam and Aquaman, to Walking Dead and Doctor Who, to Fantastic Beasts 2 and the Jack Ryan Experience, and so much more – THIS is the podcast for you! That’s not all, though. We also have reviews of The Equalizer 2, Mamma Mia! Here...
2hr 43m Jul 25, 2018
2hr 43m
Vigilantes - Are They Justified?
A vigilante is any person who takes the law into their own hands to avenge a crime. When you mention the word, a few names immediately pop into mind: Batman, The Bride, Paul Kersey, The Equalizer. Film vaults are stock full of men and women who have been wronged for one reason or another, and chose to journey outside of the law to avenge those wrongs. Yet in the scheme of things, the facts are ...
1hr 45m Jul 17, 2018
1hr 45m
Weird or Intriguing Character Choices PLUS Ant-Man and the Wasp Spoilercast
The corridors of film and television are filled with choices made for a character that seem either odd or possibly even bold. Who would have thought Heath Ledger's reptilian approach to the Joker would work? Can you believe Disney approved a drunken buffoon as their lead pirate? This week, we explore some of the weirdest or most intriguing character choices in film and television. Those ones th...
2hr 15m Jul 11, 2018
2hr 15m
Best of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast 2018: Volume 1
As we take the week off, here are three of our most popular topics from earlier this year, as well as our review of The First Purge AND major Top Gun 2 news. Also, visit PodcastAwards.com and vote for The HO in People's Choice and TV/Film! First up, from Episode 301, it's the most emotional relationships on television. We discuss some of those relationships in TV that either broke or healed our...
1hr 32m Jul 04, 2018
1hr 32m