Ep 174 | The Insanity of Movie Psychos
We have all see those films where someone new moves in, or comes knocking at the door, or starts babysitting, or we have a torrid affair with…and they seem awfully normal. Then, as the movie unfolds, we realize they are as crazy as the day is long and need to be put down with a quickness. On this episode of The HO, we are discussing these seemingly normal psychos; what terrifies them about us a...
1hr 44m Jan 29, 2015
1hr 44m
Nominate The HO For The Podcast Awards!
Every week, The Hollywood Outsider strives to entertain each of you in any ridiculous way possible. If you are reading this, odds are you are a fan, and being a fan we are going to kindly ask for your support. The Podcast Awards spotlight the very best in podcasting, but in order to win you must first be nominated by fans of your show. Since we obviously have the best listeners out there we ar...
3m Jan 27, 2015
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Ep 173 | Film To TV And Back Again
Turning a television series into a film is never an easy task, nor is it any easier to turn a film into a TV series. So which has ultimately proven more successful? This is the basis for this week's 'From the Outside In' topic. We also throw out our own personal favorites in both iterations. Here is a list of what we also discuss on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: ...
1hr 30m Jan 22, 2015
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Ep 172 | Everything Is Adaptable
Adaptations of other works are often difficult. Translating to film from a novel or a musical can be an arduous task. For this episode of our show, we look at film adaptations and what works versus what doesn't. When should filmmakers embellish and when should they remain faithful to the source material? Listen in and find out! Here is a list of what we discuss on this episode of The Hollywood...
1hr 51m Jan 15, 2015
1hr 51m
Classic Sci-Fi Television with Marcus Beer
Science Fiction is always a hefty topic here at The Hollywood Outsider, and this special episode is no different. There is no way to capture the entirety of sci-fi TV in one podcast, so join us as we discuss classic science fiction television in contrast with that which we see today. Touching on classics such as Doctor Who, The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Quantum Leap and many others - this is on...
1hr 28m Jan 13, 2015
1hr 28m
Ep 171 | 2015: A Glance Ahead, A Look Behind
2015 Movies and TV are the topic of discussion for Episode 171 of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast! What will the upcoming year bring us? What are we most excited about? What scares us? If that isn't enough, we're also doling out The 4th Annual HO Awards! Our version of the best from last year, as well as some discussion on what went right and what went wrong for film and TV in 2014. Here is a l...
2hr 16m Jan 08, 2015
2hr 16m
The Best of HO 2014 | Volume 2
2015 is upon us! What better way to ring in the new year than to celebrate The Best of The Hollywood Outsider for 2014?! Not our personal favorites, mind you, each of these selections were chosen by our listeners which makes this THE compilation of The HO!  We cap the episode off with an extended helping of outtakes. Enjoy! The topics discussed on this compilation episode of The Hollywood Outs...
2hr 9m Dec 31, 2014
2hr 9m
The Hobbit Trilogy Podcast
The Hobbit Trilogy is now complete, so what did we think? For this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, Aaron and Brian are joined by GuiltyFilm's Kevin McKee to discuss all things Hobbitsis. The series as a whole, special effects, favorite moments, and even a bit on the evolution of Peter Jackson as a director. This is one podcast that is nothing short of precioussssssssss. Here is a l...
1hr 15m Dec 25, 2014
1hr 15m
Ep 170 | The Worst Movie Ever
What is the worst movie ever made? So many people debate this, and there is really no right answer. It is a topic we have never discussed definitively, so for this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we are laying our cards on the table as to what WE think the worst movie ever made is and why. In addition, we share some of our listener picks. Listen in, some of these are a treat! Here is a list...
1hr 59m Dec 18, 2014
1hr 59m
The Hollywood Outsider Christmas Special
For the first time in our show's run, we're doing a Christmas episode! That's right, for this very special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, Scott and Aaron sit down to a tasty helping of nog, stoke the fire, and discuss Christmas films, specials, and even talk a little about their own personal Christmas traditions. A fun, sweet, and oddly deep episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on ...
1hr 25m Dec 16, 2014
1hr 25m
Ep 169 | The Movie Trilogy
The term Trilogy has been thrown around for decades. So what really keeps films from being a trilogy, versus just three movies in the same series? That's what we're discussing on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast. What defines a trilogy, what do our listeners think is the greatest trilogy of all time, as well as our personal picks. A great topic for another fun episode. Here is a ...
2hr 7m Dec 11, 2014
2hr 7m
Ep 168 | Swords, Sandals, and Star Wars
Swords, Sandals, Zombies and Star Wars! These are all up for discussion on this week's Hollywood Outsider Podcast. Swords and Sandals films, are they still relevant? What is it about this genre that has lasted so long? We also discuss the one teaser to rule the internet - Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Does it really show us anything new? What is up with that lightsaber? Is that droid just a soc...
1hr 59m Dec 04, 2014
1hr 59m
The Best of HO 2014 | Volume 1
While we take a break from our weekly episode for the holidays, we offer up a compilation of some of the more popular topics from earlier this year. Disaster movies, despicable characters, movie monologues, and even a little love! We cap the episode off with an extended helping of outtakes. Enjoy! The topics discussed on this compilation episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: ...
2hr 10m Nov 27, 2014
2hr 10m
Jennifer Kent | Director of The Babadook
The Babadook stars Essie Davis as Amelia, a lonely mother forced to confront her increasingly troubled son Samuel, who claims he is being tormented by a monster sprung to life through his pop-up book. As they realize that escape is not an option, Amelia and Sam are forced to confront the horror known only as...The Babadook. Jennifer Kent is the writer and director of the new film, The Babadook...
19m Nov 25, 2014
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Ep 167 | The Most Annoying Characters On TV
Television has changed enormously over the last decade, but there is one thing that will never change: There will always be annoying characters. For this episode, we decided to discuss some of the more annoying and idiotic characters on television. Who they are and why we loathe them is this week's topic. Also discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Our topic...
1hr 59m Nov 20, 2014
1hr 59m
Ep 166 | Dystopian Heroes
Dystopian nightmares have been a stomping ground for films and television for decades now. What would we do if life as we knew it came to a screeching halt? Would we change our ways? Could we survive without electricity, running water, or even internet? This week we take a look at these films and determine whom, exactly, would be the right person to lead us through the wastelands. Also discuss...
1hr 58m Nov 13, 2014
1hr 58m
Ep 165 | Sequels - HOw Long Is Too Long
Sequels are pretty common these days. Almost every successful film gets one, sometimes a long time after the last film was released. On this week's Hollywood Outsider Podcast, we discuss when is it TOO long? When have the characters or plots grown stale, when has that 'moment' for another film passed? Listen to this episode and find out! Also discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider...
1hr 50m Nov 06, 2014
1hr 50m
Ep 164 | Lost In Space
Space Exploration in Film and Television has been popular for decades. Why do we remain so obsessed with 'What's out there'? As Christopher Nolan's Interstellar prepares to take off in theaters, we discuss these great fictional explorers and what makes the subject of space so infinitely fascinating. We also put together our own version of The Right Stuff with our Space Explorers Dream Team! Al...
1hr 46m Oct 30, 2014
1hr 46m
Director John Beaton Hill | The Wolves of Savin Hill
The Wolves of Savin Hill director John Beaton Hill drops in to this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast to discuss his new film, now playing in film festivals around the country. John joins Aaron for a conversation on overcoming his personal struggles to write and direct his first feature film, casting, the film circuit scene, and even what it was like to win the prestigious Chr...
44m Oct 29, 2014
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Ep 163 | This HO's For You!
It's Dealer's Choice on this week's Hollywood Outsider as we let all of YOU, the listeners, determine our topics! We haven't done this free-wheeling topic of choice in quite some time, so we thought we would unleash the flood gates and give all of you exactly what you want! Some deep questions, a few hilarious ones, and definitely some that might be deemed inappropraite - it's an all-together f...
1hr 54m Oct 23, 2014
1hr 54m
Women In Horror
Women In Horror is the topic of this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast. Justin and Aaron are joined by guests Amanda and Eliyanna to discuss how women in films, specifically horror films, have evolved throughout the years. From the early days of the black and white classics, such as Psycho, to the 'Last Girl' and revenge fantasy films of the 70's, all the way to modern times wit...
2hr 14m Oct 20, 2014
2hr 14m
Ep 162 | Happy Happy HOlloween
Every year, we here at The HO like to take a little time and discuss a topic that really hits the core of one of our favorite annual holidays: Halloween! This year, we are broaching a topic we've never really discussed before. Sure, we have talked about our favorite horrific moments in film. We've even discussed what are some of our favorite horror flicks. This time, we are talking about what R...
1hr 57m Oct 15, 2014
1hr 57m
Ep 161 | HOs On A Mission
Our topic this week: Men on a Mission films. What were the best and worst missions, leaders, and what missions would we take on?Upcoming releases Fury, The Book of Life, The Best of Me, Men Women and ChildrenSpoiler-free reviews of Annabelle, Gone Girl, Horns, The Canal, and Rampage: Capital PunishmentThe latest in Movie and TV News including: Ghostbusters 3 is for sure happening this time, Twi...
1hr 55m Oct 09, 2014
1hr 55m
Actor Rupert Evans | The Canal
Actor Rupert Evans is our guest for this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider! The Canal, on VOD and at limited theaters on October 10th, stars Evans as David, a film archivist who discovers several murders took place at his home over a century ago. With the additional news of his wife having an affair, David begins a horrible descent into madness. Rupert joins Aaron to discuss the film an...
27m Oct 08, 2014
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Ep 160 | Iconic HOrror Villains
Horror is one of the most long-standing genres in film history. For decades, we have loved being scared. Some of those films have left us with our own personal boogeymen. Those killers or monsters who still haunt our nightmares long after the credits have rolled. This week, we are talking about these SOB's! Which one has scared us the most, as well as which one was never really scary to begin w...
1hr 55m Oct 02, 2014
1hr 55m
The Walking Dead Season 4 Recap
The Walking Dead Season 4 is the focus of this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast! Join us as we take a look back at all of Season 4, from life at the prison to traversing the tracks en route to Terminus. Is Rick a leader now? Are we finally ok with Carl? What is the deal with Lizzie? Is Carol the new favorite character? All of this and much more as we recap the entire fourth sea...
1hr 54m Sep 30, 2014
1hr 54m
Interview with Motivational Growth Director Don Thacker
Director Don Thacker is an independent filmmaker on the move. His first film, Motivational Growth, has garnered the attention of many critics and fans alike through its existential look at absurdity. The film's main character, Ian, is a man living in self-imposed isolation. One day, through a curious set of events, Ian begains receiving live lessons from The Mold (voiced by genre legend Jeffrey...
51m Sep 29, 2014
51m
Ep 159 | HOw Did These Actors Jump The Shark
Jumping the shark is a popular term these days for when a TV show or film series makes a ridiculous plot point that forever dooms it to mockery, named after an infamous Happy Days episode where Fonzie literally jumps a shark. For this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we are discussing Actors who have figuratively 'jumped the shark' in their careers. They were one respected, the best of the b...
1hr 59m Sep 25, 2014
1hr 59m
Ep 158 | HOw About Those Fall Films
Fall movies are on the docket for this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast. What films are we looking forward to? What's the best Horror option? How about Family film? What looks just awful? Most importantly: What are our listeners looking forward to this movie-going season? All of these questions and more are answered on this week's show! This week on The Hollywood Outsider Movie...
1hr 45m Sep 18, 2014
1hr 45m
Ep 157 | Typecasting The Same Ole HO
This week on The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Our topic this week: Typecasting - Who deserves it, who doesn't, and who needs to make a career change before they are stuck playing the same role for 20 more yearsWe look at upcoming releases A Walk Among the Tombstones, Tusk, and The Maze RunnerSpoiler-free review of The Guest and The Gotham pilotThe latest trailers for The Boy Next D...
1hr 56m Sep 11, 2014
1hr 56m
Interview with Coherence Director James Byrkit
This week The Hollywood Outsider presents a special episode in which Justin has a spoiler free conversation with James Ward Byrkit, writer/director of the science fiction film COHERENCE. On the night of an astronomical anomaly, eight friends at a dinner party experience a troubling chain of reality bending events. Part cerebral sci-fi and part relationship drama, COHERENCE is a tightly focused,...
25m Sep 09, 2014
25m
Ep 156 | Fall TV at the HO
This week on The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Our topic this week: Fall Television - What new TV shows are we most excited about, as well as which ones returning...and which show do we wish would just get canceled already.We look at upcoming releases Dolphin Tale and No Good DeedSpoiler-free review of Falcon RisingThe latest trailers for Rosewater and Monsters: Dark ContinentThe la...
1hr 44m Sep 04, 2014
1hr 44m
An Interview with Michael Jai White
In his new film, Falcon Rising, action-superstar Michael Jai White stars as John 'Falcon' Chapman. An ex-marine consumed by guilt, Chapman finds purpose in Brazil after the vicious attack of his sister Cindy (Laila Ali) brings him face-to-face with the Yakuza underworld. Michael took time to sit down with Justin and Aaron to discuss his new film, performing real stunts in the CG-obsessed cultur...
21m Sep 02, 2014
21m
Ep 155 | The 2014 Summer Movie HO Awards
This week on The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Our topic this week: What were the best and worst movies for Summer 2014?We also offer up our picks for Best Action Sequence, Most Stupid Character, Best Movie Line, and much more!Our Listeners picks for the Top 3 films of the summerSpoiler-free review of Sin City: A Dame To Kill ForThe Top 15 Movies of the SummerDoes DC have a 'No Joke...
1hr 46m Aug 29, 2014
1hr 46m
Ep 154 | HO's The Greatest Director
Our topic this week: Who is the greatest working director? With so many talented directors to choose from, who stands above all others to take the mantle of the greatest?We look at upcoming releases The November Man and As Above, So BelowSpoiler-free reviews of Let's Be Cops, Expendables 3, and The GiverThe latest trailers for Men, Women and Children and A Good MarriageThe latest in Movie and T...
1hr 43m Aug 21, 2014
1hr 43m
The Expendables 3 Podcast
The Expendables 3 film is the topic of this dedicated episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and more unite to bring together the greatest collection of action heroes on screen the world has ever seen! Does it work, or has the joke worn thin? Aaron and Brian discuss the film and the fran...
1hr 24m Aug 18, 2014
1hr 24m
Ep 153 | HO Captain, My Captain
Our topic this week: Television shows no one is talking aboutWe look at upcoming releases Sin City: A Dame To Kill For, When the Game Stands Tall, and If I StaySpoiler-free reviews of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Into the StormThe latest trailers for The Book of Life and Camp X-RayThe latest in Movie and TV News including: More Lego movies, Michael Bay finally moves on from Transformers, Ed...
1hr 56m Aug 13, 2014
1hr 56m
Ep 152 | The Poppy Field of Dreams
Our topic this week: Poppy Field Movies - Those films you come across while channel surfing and HAVE to stop and watch until the end.We look at upcoming releases The Expendables 3, The Giver and Let's Be CopsSpoiler-free reviews of Guardians of the Galaxy, Outlander and Get On UpThe latest trailers for Birdman and Into the WoodsThe latest in Movie and TV News including: Our thoughts on the news...
1hr 49m Aug 07, 2014
1hr 49m
Guardians of the Galaxy Spoilercast
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is on deck for this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast! The latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally landed and we discuss the film in full. From Peter Quill (aka Star Lord), Gamora, Groot, Drax, and Rocket to Thanos, Ronan and Nebula and back again: THIS is the episode for all of you Guardians fans. Is this Marvel's Star Wars? W...
1hr 28m Aug 03, 2014
1hr 28m
Ep 151 | Bringing Comic-Con To You
This week on The Hollywood Outsider, we are going to discuss all of crazy news out of the San Diego Comic-Con! From Batman vs. Superman to Interstellar to Mad Max and back again, this week we're bringing Comic-Con to YOU! We've broken the show into our own panels where each of our hosts will discuss the news, trailers or panels that caught their eyes. Be sure to read our full update, complete w...
1hr 57m Jul 31, 2014
1hr 57m
Ep 150 | There Is No HO In Team
Our topic this week: Movie and TV Teams. With Guardians of the Galaxy hitting theaters, we decided to take a look at what makes for a great film or television team, what makes for a bad one, and even who our favorites are. Does yours make the list? Listen to our latest show and find out! Speaking of Guardians of the Galaxy, we discuss the impending release of James Gunn's take on the intergala...
1hr 58m Jul 24, 2014
1hr 58m
Interview with Tremors and Short Circuit Screenwriter S.S. Wilson
Tremors and Short Circuit Screenwriter S.S. Wilson joins Aaron and Justin to discuss his Hollywood career in this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Following our long-standing debate from way back on Episode 103 of The HO over whether or not Tremors is science-fiction, Steve...the creator of Tremors himself...agreed to come on and squash this debate once and for all. During his engagi...
1hr 29m Jul 22, 2014
1hr 29m
Ep 149 | Heroines
Our topic this week: Action Heroines. The culture has changed so much over the last decade, getting closer and closer to action equality. We thought, why not take a serious look as some of these ultimate ass-kickers and see how far we've come! We also offer up our favorite Film or TV action heroines...does yours make the list? Listen in to find out. We look ahead to upcoming releases: In Hercu...
1hr 59m Jul 17, 2014
1hr 59m
Interview with Video Games The Movie Director Jeremy Snead
On this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, Scott and Aaron interview Video Games: The Movie director Jeremy Snead! Jeremy has put together a documentary detailing console gaming from its infancy all the way through modern day, including numerous interviews with industry types, celebs and even everyday gamers like us. A very interesting interview with a director on the rise. Enjoy this s...
18m Jul 15, 2014
18m
Ep 148 | Raunchy HOs
Our topic this week: Raunchy Comedies - Is there still a place for them?We look at upcoming releases The Purge Anarchy, Sex Tape and Video Games: THE MOVIE!Spoiler-free reviews of Deliver Us From Evil and SnowpiercerThe latest trailers for Exodus: Gods and Kings, and Jimi Hendrix: All Is By My SideThe latest in Movie and TV News including Disney remaking another classic, AMC putting up $600 mil...
2hr 3m Jul 10, 2014
2hr 3m
HOs After Dark | The People vs. Michael Bay
This special episode of The Hollywood Outsider is all about director Michael Bay. No other director in Hollywood is as savagely attacked by critics and ticket buyers alike as Michael Bay. From the Transformers series, to Bad Boys, and even to Pearl Harbor: We take a look at the man's work and examine why it is that people loathe him so much...as well as do his films truly deserve such attacks? ...
1hr 47m Jul 06, 2014
1hr 47m
Interview with 24 Live Another Day's Giles Matthey
Jordan Reed himself drops by the show, as actor Giles Matthey joins Aaron for a one-on-one interview about his career, life in the world of 24 Live Another Day, his character's evolution, and even takes a few listener questions! A great interview and one any 24 fan dare not miss! Follow Giles on Twitter here! Email us your thoughts on the episode to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com. Listen a...
38m Jul 03, 2014
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Ep 147 | The Exorcism of the HO
Our topic this week: Demonic Possession in FilmWe look at upcoming releases Tammy, Deliver Us From Evil and Earth To EchoSpoiler-free reviews of Think Like A Man Too and Jersey BoysThe latest Trailers for Fury and The JudgeThe latest in Movie and TV News including Seth Rogen and James Franco start a World War, Sense8 gets a cast, Predator gets Shane Blackand much more!Email us your thoughts on ...
2hr 12m Jun 26, 2014
2hr 12m
Game of Thrones Season 4 Spoilercast
Game of Thrones Season 4 has concluded, which means it is time for our annual Hollywood Outsider Game of Thrones Spoilercast! One of our most popular bonus shows of the year, this is the time when we revisit the events of this past season. Venturing from The Wall, to Across the Narrow Seas and even much time in King's Landing, we discuss all of the major storylines in this in-depth Spoilercast ...
1hr 58m Jun 23, 2014
1hr 58m
Ep 146 | HO, Robot
Our topic this week: Robots in Film and TelevisionWe look at upcoming releases Transformers: Age of Extinction, Begin Again and SnowpiercerSpoiler-free reviews of 22 Jump Street, How To Train Your Dragon 2, and the home video release of HerThe latest Trailers for The Expendables 3 and No Good DeedThe latest in Movie and TV News including the NWA film, Scooby-Doo and Powerpuff Girls rebooted, Aq...
1hr 59m Jun 19, 2014
1hr 59m