The Hollywood Outsider is a weekly entertainment podcast where we discuss specific topics in film and TV, review current movies, interview independent filmmakers, and put our own spin on movies and television. Podcast Awards winner for Best TV & Film podcast. Subscribe & listen to a new HO every week!
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Inspired By A True Story - The Strangers and Mississippi Burning
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Inspired By A True Story is our spin-off podcast that dives into the world of true crime, specifically films that were inspired by true events, and detailing those actual crimes that occurred. On this special episode, we are sharing two of our favorite episodes: The Strangers and Mississippi Burning. Take a listen, and if you like what you here, he…
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What summer movies are you most looking forward to? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, 2024 has finally arrived at the greatest point of every cinephile’s annual indulgence, the Summer movie season!! This year theaters are trying to kick back into gear with blockbusters like Deadpool and Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Bad Boys: Ride or Di…
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John Hughes Movie Battle Royale
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John Hughes is a legendary writer and director in film. Not only have his films connected to multiple generations of audiences, but they remain classics in the hearts of movie fans everywhere. But what is the BEST John Hughes film? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to answer that question! Therefore, we took 8 of John Hug…
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Impactful TV Character Deaths, Sting, The Long Game, Damaged
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time for reflection. Specifically, we want to look back at the impact of TV character deaths and why they hit us so hard. We spend so much time with these characters, so when writers take them away from us, it can truly throw a curveball into our lives. But which ones made the harshest impact?…
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Monster and Villain Mashups in TV and Movies, Matrix Turns 25, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire burning up movie theaters worldwide, we decided to take a look at monster mashups, why we love them, and then go about plotting our own take on films or TV monsters or villains that could make for an exciting versus or team-up movie all on their own. Thanos vers…
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Missing Movie Songs, Long Film Credits, Streaming Trends, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before we review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, we first have to do a bit of catching up. The past two weeks have been heavy on films, with our Oscars recap and deep dive into the SXSW Film & TV Festival, so it's time to get back to fluff. Therefore we discuss random topics such as where have all the…
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The 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival
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The SXSW Film and TV Festival 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 & T…
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Oscars 2024 | The 96th Academy Awards Winners and Wrap-Up
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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 …
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Scrambled | Interview with Director and Star Leah McKendrick
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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 mi…
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Dune: Part Two Review and Loving Films No One Else Does
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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, this time we want to discuss when we love a film so much, but no one else seems to get it. It's important to note, we don't mean guilty pleasures. We mean a…
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When Everyone Loves a Movie But You, Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Review, and Dune's Denis Villeneuve Hates Dialogue
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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…
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Red Right Hand | Interview with Directors Eshom and Ian Nelms
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In Red Right Hand, 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…
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Let's Get Controversial! 2024 Edition
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 2016's Ghostbusters a better reinvention of the 80s…
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Ordinary Angels, Bob Marley: One Love, and Madame Web Film Reviews
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 ven…
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Let's Talk About LOVE in TV and Film, Oscars New Category, Deadpool 3 and Twisters Trailers
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 l…
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The Resurgence of Cancelled TV Shows, Streaming's New Normal, Argylle, and Out of Darkness
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 has us asking what other old series do we want to see new audiences find, an…
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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, is beloved the most? Could it be Ghostbusters, The…
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Griselda, Masters of the Air, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Poor Things, Zorro Reviews
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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…
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Oscars 2024 | The 96th Academy Awards Nominations and Reactions
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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 O…
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Netflix's American Nightmare, I.S.S, Cult Killer Reviews
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have three reviews to discuss: I.S.S., Ariana DeBose faces a looming existential crisis aboard 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. …
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2024 Movie Preview Extravaganza!
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What movie releases are you most looking forward to in 2024? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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…
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Emmys 2024 | The 75th Annual Emmy Award Winners and Wrap-Up
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What did you think of the 75th Annual Emmy Awards? For this special Emmys 2024 wrap-up episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Aaron discusses the events, speeches, and winners of the 75th Annual Emmy Awards. Listen to our new podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider an…
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The 2024 Hollywood Outsider Awards for Film and Television
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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…
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Movie Theater Memories, Dream Movie and TV Pairings, Audiences Struggle With Change, Movie Sequels We Didn't Need
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 …
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Rebel Moon, Maestro, Wonka, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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:…
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Saying Goodbye to 2023 and See You in 2024!
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 mo…
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Holiday Spirit Movie Battle Royale
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 exist in its respective genre! There are some fantast…
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Godzilla Minus One, Dream Scenario, and The Holdovers Film Reviews
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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! (…
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Disney's Bad Year, Scream 7 Chaos, American Fiction, Listener Questions, and Wish
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 mu…
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The 2023 Holiday Special | A Hollywood Outsider Christmas
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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 Holl…
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Movies and TV Shows We're Thankful For, The Marvels, Next Goal Wins, SAG Strike Ends
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 thankfu…
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Impact of Celebrity Deaths, Marvel's Struggles, Creator Daniel Knauf on Carnivale's 20th Anniversary, Blacklist, and Gingerland
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 and what that means for Disney and…
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Introducing Inspired By A True Story
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This week, we're introducing our newest podcast, a mix of true crime and movie history. Inspired By A True Story is now available on your favorite podcast app! 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 …
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What It Means To Be A Film Critic and Killers of the Flower Moon
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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, we are taking this topic head-on. Also th…
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The History of Movie Theaters
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 …
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Are Demonic Possession Movies Still Scary, In the Fire, Totally Killer, Streaming Price Hike
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 …
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When To End A Franchise, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 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 fans - truly the problem? Also this week, our spoiler-free revi…
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Can YOU Separate The Art From The Artist, WGA Strike Is Over, Office Reboot
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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 …
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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, an…
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Want to know what new TV shows to watch this Fall? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 overwhelming every year to know what we should be spen…
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Horror Sequel Movie Battle Royale, Favorite Commercials, and Perfect Antiheroes
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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, s…
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Summer Entertainment Awards 2023
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What were your favorite moments in entertainment from this past summer? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 …
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The Era of TV Franchises, Gran Turismo, Bottoms, and Bad Internet Takes
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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 podcast, take a look at when franchise TV started, why it has continued, and even how it has exploded in recent years, as well as what are the best TV franch…
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Movie Sequels We Didn't Need, SAG Actors Have Issues, The Meg 2, The Sound of Freedom Controversy
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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 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 hurting the original films they were based off of. Also t…
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Most Memorable Pop Culture Moments
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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 podcast, we diving into the most memorable of these pop culture moments, and why they stood out for us. Hamilton debuting…
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Comic-Con 2023, Barbie, Oppenheimer, SAG Strike, Talk to Me, and Sympathy for the Devil
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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. Last chance to vote for The Hollywood Outsider in Ent…
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Toys in Movies, TV Series Finales, Summer Movies, and Cobweb
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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 Entertainme…
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The Tom Cruise Effect, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, The Channel, and The Unseen
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 as fans? Tom Cruise is our topic this week, the la…
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Spoiler Review
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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 …
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Clinging to the Past, Raunchy Comedies, Streaming Fire Sale, Recasting Indiana Jones, and Comic-Con Suffers Again
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This is another full episode of The Hollywood Outsider 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 the fire sales that seem to be taking place on Max,…
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