The Hollywood Outsider
The Hollywood Outsider
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!
Episodes
Too Many Remakes, X-Files Reboot, Narnia, Carrie, Below, Michael Douglas, Animals
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate how many remakes are too many? Carrie is just the latest of a never-ending list of movies and TV shows getting multiple remakes. Dracula, Frankenstein, A Christmas Carol, Cinderella, King Kong, A Star Is Born, The Mummy, Little Women, Les Misérables, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Robin Hood, The Three Musketeers, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, Godzilla, The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, The Phantom of the Opera, Moby-Dick, The War of the Worlds, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Dragnet, The Fugitive, and on and on. When does it end?! Also on this episode, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew trailer, The X-Files series reboot, Michael Douglas gets nasty, J.K. Rowling has a docuseries in the works, Halloween scares, plus reviews of Carrie, Below, Animals, and much more. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 39:45) Opening | Narnia: The Magician's Nephew trailer, The X-Files series reboot, Michael Douglas gets nasty, J.K. Rowling has a docuseries in the works, Halloween scares (39:46 – 1:01:50) From the Outside In: Too Many Remakes (1:01:51 – 1:09:50) Review: Carrie (1:09:52 – 1:16:44) Review: Below (1:16:45 – 1:28:01) Animals | Recommendations Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
The Social Network - The True Story Behind the Movie Inspired by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, and Eduardo Saverin
February 4, 2004. A young genius hits the final key to take the Facebook live, forever changing the fabric of how everyday people interact with each other. In 2010, director David Fincher and writer Aaron Sorkin delivered the definitive story on how Facebook came to be, and Jesse Eisenberg's enigmatic performance captivated the world. But how true was it? Even coding can be fascinating, especially when liberties are taken. Be careful who you partner with, because The Social Network was indeed inspired by a true story. Welcome to Inspired By A True Story, a podcast where every two weeks, our award-winning hosts and film critics discuss the genuine details that have inspired some of the most memorable true crime movies around. Each episode will break down the crime or crimes that inspired a specific film, and then discuss how factual that film is, versus how much is simply Hollywood magic. Media inquiries, direct thoughts on this episode, and/or suggestions of films to cover for future episodes of Inspired By A True Story can be sent to Aaron@TheHollywoodOutsider.com or Inspired@TheHollywoodOutsider.com Listen to all episodes of Inspired By A True Story at https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/inspired-by-a-true-story/ Support the podcast and gain early access to episodes of Inspired By A True Story at https://www.patreon.com/thehollywoodoutsider "Southern Gothic" and other music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Actors Taking Big Swings, Theater Hijinks, Brothers, Unabomber, Star Wars, Strange New Worlds S4
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Tom Cruise is out here promoting the heck out of Digger, his return to dramatic movies after years of action film after action film. This leads to our topic this week: actors taking big swings. Think about established actors who went far outside their comfort zones: Heath Ledger, Bryan Cranston, Matthew McConaughey, and the list goes on and on. We dive into the topic and debate which swings where the biggest, and especially which ones changed our opinion on an actor. Also, we have pepper spray in movie theaters, Star Wars changes course, Don't Breathe 3 is in the works, reviews of Brothers, The Unabomber, and much more. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 27:21) Opening | Pepper spray in movie theaters, Star Wars charts a new course, Don't Breathe 3, and more (27:22 – 57:46) From the Outside In: Actors Taking Big Swings (57:47 – 1:15:24) Recommendations: Brothers, The Unabomber, Resident Evil, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider
Dogs, Puppies, and the Bestest Boys and Girls in Movies and TV, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're all a bit peopled out these days, so it's time to talk about our furry friends. With Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast hitting theaters, what better time than to have a lengthy discussion on dogs in movies and TV?! Benji, Lassie, Old Yeller, Cujo, Scooby-Doo, Snoopy - we have decades of wonderful pups in entertainment. So, why do we love them so much? We can literally justify John Wick taking out hundreds of people over a puppy, does that even make sense? We dive into all of your favorite canines for a variety of topics. This is a fun one. Also, Jensen Ackles gets yet another series, Paramount and Warner Brothers are finally merging (we think), The Beast in Me gets a Season 2 while Ride or Die does not, and Amanda reviews the latest season of Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 19:41) Opening | Jensen Ackles lands Rules of Prey, Paramount and Warner Brothers moves forward, Beast in Me Season 2, Ride or Die cancelled (19:42 – 1:11:05) From the Outside In: Dogs, Puppies, and the Bestest Boys and Girls in Movies and TV (1:11:06 – 1:25:00) Review: Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Fall TV Preview 2026
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 2025, 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 spending our time on. Therefore we rolled up our sleeves, jumped in the water, and pulled out some of the best that television has to offer this season. Harry Potter, Neagley, Crystal Lake, Nocturne, Carrie, Blade Runner 2099, VisionQuest, NCIS: New York, Brothers, The Good Daughter, Line of Fire, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Below, The Altruists, and so many more shows are discussed and dissected on our annual plunge into the biggest season for television. Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Summer Entertainment Awards 2026
What were your favorite moments in entertainment from this past summer? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are taking a look back at the past few months and presenting our Summer Entertainment Awards for 2026 and each category is for EITHER movies or TV! What was the best of all of it? Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Obsession, Widow's Bay, The Odyssey, The Sheep Detectives, Cape Fear, House of the Dragon, Lanterns, Ride or Die, Reacher, Masters of the Universe, Sterling Point, Ted Lasso, and so many more. So, what's it going to be?? It's our pick for the BEST in entertainment for the categories from May 1st through Labor Day weekend. The winners can be from any TV series (regardless of season) or movie, but had to be a new movie or aired new episodes between those dates. What did YOU love in movies and TV this Summer? Discussed on this episode The Best in Movies and TV for Summer 2026 Find NoReruns.net Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Disney's D23, Meeting Kurt Russell, Remembering Hayden Panettiere
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Aaron finally met his hero, KURT RUSSELL! We discuss what it was like meeting his movie daddy, as well as how the photo op worked at Fan Expo Chicago, Kurt Russell's panel with surprise guests John Carpenter and Keith David, and more. Also this week, Disney held their own mega-event with D23, so we review all of the news from this huge event including X-Men casting, Pixar and Disney Animation releases, Star Wars: Starfighter, and a whole lot more. Plus we remember Hayden Lesley Panettiere, and recommendations for The End of Oak Street, Lanterns, Six, and About Time. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 38:49) Opening | DC Studio Struggles, Harry Potter casts Nicholas Hoult, Apple TV and Ascension (38:50 – 47:13) Hayden Panettiere (47:14 – 1:06:17) From the Outside In: Meeting Kurt Russell | Clip from Kurt Russell Panel (1:06:18 – 1:17:36) Recommendations - The End of Oak Street, Lanterns, Six, About Time Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
AI Causes an Entertainment Revolt, Reacher and Ted Lasso Season 4, Tony, DC Studio's Struggles
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, AI is all the rage... literally. Fans, creators, and everyone with a voice on social media is revolting online against AI. While also, using AI every day. Where is the fine line? What are the pros and cons of AI in entertainment? We dive into this topic this week with limited assistance from ChatGPT. Maybe. Also this week, Ted Lasso returns! But is he still funny? Also, Reacher returns! But is he still brutal? DC returns as well, but mostly to being a studio that still has no idea what they're even doing anymore. Plus a review of Tony and recommendations for Furious, House of the Dragon S3, Nimrods, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 18:38) Opening | DC Studio Struggles, Harry Potter casts Nicholas Hoult, Apple TV and Ascension (18:39 – 50:41) From the Outside In: AI is causing a revolt (50:42 – 55:34) Review: Tony (55:35 – 1:02:19) Review: Reacher - Season 4 (1:02:20 – 1:07:54) Review: Ted Lasso (1:07:55 – 1:21:35) Recommendations - Furious, House of the Dragon S3, Nimrods, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Trusting Streamers, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Ice Cream Man
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we finally get to jump on the hype train and talk a little Spider-Man: Brand New Day! But not before we dive into TV and how streamers keep screwing us over. Are we the problem? Also this week, Stephen King finally gets a Desperation adaptation worth talking about, Talladega Nights turns 20, reviews of Ice Cream Man and Spidey, and much more. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 25:30) Opening | Talladega Nights turns 20, Spider-Man's box office bonanza, Desperation (25:31 – 39:11) From the Outside In: Trusting TV and Streamers (39:12 – 45:55) Review: Ice Cream Man (45:56 – 1:01:38) Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (1:01:39 – 1:14:12) Recommendations Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Comic-Con 2026 - SDCC Wrap-up
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we head back to San Diego to look at Comic-Con 2026 and debate the biggest news to drop out of Hall H and other locales such as: Numerous Marvel updates revolving around Avengers Doomsday, Ghost Rider, Black Panther 3, Reacher, Neagley, Silo, Spaceballs 2, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Mike Flanagan's take on Stephen King's Carrie, DC's Lanterns, and much more. All this, plus a report from Kyle Nolan with NoReruns.net, who was live on the ground at this year's San Diego Comic-Con! We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 1:23:30) San Diego Comic-Con - SDCC Breakdown (1:23:31 – 1:40:51) Whatcha Been Watching Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Physical Media is Dying, The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's Calm, Tom Cruise's Digger
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before you pre-order your 4K copy of The Odyssey, you might want to listen to this episode where we discuss how physical media is dying, digital is the future, and how are we ever going to deal with this? Pros and cons of the continued emergence of digital releases, especially for those of us who have collected movies and TV shows for years. That's not all! Not only do we dive into our spoiler-review of The Odyssey, we also speak to Christopher Nolan's recent comments on fan controversies and how he's not concerned with them. Also, our recommendations, Tom Cruise unveils Digger, and much more. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 40:46) Opening | Tom Cruise's Digger, Cape Fear's Idiotic Characters, Christopher Nolan's Calm (40:47 – 1:04:32) From the Outside In: Physical Media is Dying (1:04:33 – 1:18:47) Review: The Odyssey (1:18:48 – 1:29:31) Recommendations Time stamps may be affected by ad breaks Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
2026 Emmy Award Nominations and Predictions, Evil Dead Burn
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, the 2026 Emmy Award nominations are out, so let's break down the major categories and our predictions for whom should and will take home the awards! Also, our spoiler-free review of Evil Dead Burn. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 56:31) 2026 Emmy Nominations and Predictions (56:32 – 1:06:49) Review: Evil Dead Burn Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Patriotic Movies and TV, Weird Theater Etiquette, Supergirl, Toy Story 5
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to get patriotic and discuss what keeps our flag waving when we indulge in entertainment. Patriotic movies and TV are all over the place - Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, Independence Day, everything Michael Bay directs - so what makes us stand at attention and respect the screen? Also, we debate if current events ever affect our patriotism when watching. That's not all! Also on this episode, Kyle from NoReruns.net joins in for spoiler-free reviews of Supergirl and Toy Story 5, weird movie theater etiquette, and much more. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:21) Opening | Weird Movie Theater Etiquette (22:22 – 49:55) From the Outside In: Patriotism in Movies and TV (49:56 – 56:40) Review: Supergirl (56:41 – 1:23:19) Review: Toy Story 5 | Recommendations Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Most Rewatchable TV Shows of This Century (2000-2026)
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are past the quarter century park, so it's time for reflection on television and its impact on us. Ergo, we debate the most rewatchable TV shows of this century. An important note, this does not mean the greatest shows, this means comfort food, television we keep coming back to that is like a warm blanket. Shows like Modern Family, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Psych, Justified, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, Lost, Fringe, Schitt's Creek, and a host of others. We narrow it down to our Top 16 TV shows of this century - a mix of popularity, listener choices, and our own - and whittle it down to THE most rewatchable TV show of the century! That's not all! Also on this episode, Disclosure Day, Office Romance and others appear on our Whatcha Been Watchin' segment, Paramount and Warner Bros. is a done deal, 60 Minutes drama with Bari Weiss, and much more. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Listen to our episode on the Most Rewatchable Movies of the 2000s Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 12:59) Opening | Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery Merger Pros and Cons (13:00 – 1:26:27) From the Outside In: Most Rewatchable TV Shows of This Century (2000-2026) (1:26:28 – 1:36:53) Recommendations: Disclosure Day, The Murder of Rachel Nickell, The Witness, Office Romance, Maternal Instinct Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Aliens and Science Fiction Films, 2026 at a Glimpse and a Bit of Randomness
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our topic stems from the topic of Disclosure Day, are aliens really among us? Is it too ridiculous at this point to believe the government could hide such a vast conspiracy? Let's dive in, plus discuss our favorite aliens coming to Earth films. Also, this week: we reflect on 2026 to this point, hits and misses, but a bit of randomness. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 44:05) Opening | 2026 at a Glance and a Bit of Randomness (44:06 – 1:13:29) From the Outside In: Aliens and Science Fiction Films Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Are YouTubers the Next Generation of Great Filmmakers, Masters of the Universe, and Backrooms Theories
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our topic is a timely one. 2026 is the year YouTubers broke into the mainstream. Earlier this year, Markiplier found fantastic success with bringing his YouTube series Iron Lung to cinemas, and now we have a month full of success stories by YouTube and TikTok creators with the back-to-back wins of Obsession's director Curry Barker and Backrooms creator Kane Parsons. So, it begs the question: are YouTubers the next generation of great filmmakers? Also, this week: Escape from New York a touch of the Zack Snyder, our spoiler-free review of He-Man's return to theaters with Masters of the Universe, whatcha been watching discusses Widow's Bay, Spider-Noir, Ladies First, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, and Margot's Got Money Problems. Plus Troy and Aaron dive into their own insane Backrooms theories. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 18:01) Opening | Escape from New York and Zack Snyder, Taylor Swift and Toy Story 5, Anna Kendrick returns to directing (18:02 – 53:50) From the Outside In: Are YouTubers the Next Generation of Great Filmmakers (53:51 – 1:04:20) Review: Masters of the Universe (1:04:21 – 1:19:24) Whatcha Been Watching - Widow's Bay, Spider-Noir, Ladies First, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, and Margot's Got Money Problems (1:19:25 – 1:47:22) Spoilercast: Backrooms Theories Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Loving Star Wars Again, The Mandalorian and Grogu
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, The Mandalorian and Grogu has taken over theaters and it prompted the question: what will it take for us to love Star Wars again? That might seem harsh, but the Force has definitely lost its luster the past few years, especially with so much content diluting our excitement. It's a solid discussion on what we love and loathe about the franchise, and we finish with our review of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Also this week: the Duffers try to explain Stranger Things, nostalgia overload yet again, and more! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 31:49) The Duffers explain Stranger Things, nostalgia overload, Stephen Colbert says goodbye, milestone anniversaries (31:50 – 50:45) Whatcha Been Watching - The Crash, Kevin Hart Roast, Punisher: One Last Kill, Legends (50:46 – 1:13:09) From the Outside In: How do we fall in love with Star Wars again? (1:13:10– 1:25:05) Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Movie or TV Careers That Changed Opinions, Obsession, Twister Turns 30
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our main topic based on a recent lawsuit from Miami-Dade county officers in regards to the Netflix film, The Rip. That brought us to movie or TV careers that changed our opinions on the actual day-to-day jobs and how entertainment influenced those. Also this week: Twister turns 30 years old, we review Obsession, and more! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Dark TV Nostalgia, Netflix Goes Theatrical, Mortal Kombat 2, The Sheep Detectives
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our main topic is the surge of dark nostalgia invading our TVs these days: Wednesday, Riverdale, now Casper, and on and on. So much of what seemed like fun escapism of our youth is now being morphed into darker, edgier, grittier television that loses much of what we loved about them in the first place. Also this week: Greta Gerwig scores big with Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, reviews of The Sheep Detectives and Mortal Kombat II, and more! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 12:24) Netflix toys with Narnia and wide releases, Lively vs Baldoni, Planet of the Apes moves on (12:25 – 38:08) From the Outside In: Dark TV Nostalgia (38:09 – 42:23) Review: The Sheep Detectives (42:24 – 48:54) Review: Mortal Kombat II (48:55 – 1:00:52) Whatcha Been Watching - The Devil Wears Prada 2, Man on Fire Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Summer Movie Preview 2026
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, 2026 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 The Odyssey, Toy Story 5, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Mortal Kombat II, The Sheep Detectives, Minions and Monsters, The Breadwinner, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Masters of the Universe, Disclosure Day, and a whole lot more. 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? We're here to help with our 2026 Summer Movie Preview! We discuss each month in detail and every major and many minor releases. May, June, July, and August all receive their fair due as we elaborate and debate on over 40 titles coming to theaters, as well as those independent and streaming gems to look for. Grab a pen and paper or your favorite app, because this is one episode you will want to take notes on. THIS is our 2026 Summer Movie Preview! *Editor's Note: Release dates and titles were based on the schedule as of the date of recording, and are subject to change Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
CinemaCon and Fun with TV
On this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we dive into CinemaCon 2026, have a little fun with random TV, and discuss recent shows Big Mistakes, Testaments, Malcolm in the Middle revival and more! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 33:45) 2026 CinemaCon - Sony Begs Theaters, Legend of Zelda finishes, Longlegs continues, and more (33:46 – 1:16:46) Fun with TV (1:16:47 – 1:29:34) Whatcha Been Watching - Malcolm in the Middle, Testaments, Big Mistakes, The Boys Season 5 Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
10 Shots of Hollywood
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we shake things up with 10 Shots of Hollywood - ten topics or games revolving around our favorite subject of movies and TV! Book adaptations, do trailers even work anymore, Kill One Keep One, and a lot more on this very entertaining episode of The HO! Plus, recommendations this week include Darth Maul, The Madison, The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson, and more. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 1:11:06) 10 Shots of Hollywood - Ten Various Movie or TV Related Topics or Games (1:11:07 – 1:23:09) Whatcha Been Watching - Scarpetta, The Madison, Darth Maul, The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival
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 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival portion, and even further into the films themselves. Over the course of several days, the 2026 SXSW Film and TV Festival screened numerous features, TV premieres, many from first-time filmmakers (consisting of World Premieres, North American Premieres, and US Premieres), shorts, virtual reality exhibits, AI advancements, and other works. These films were selected from thousands of overall submissions, and – while we can't see them all – we have a nice sample to share with you of what came out of this stellar lineup of independent and popular films and television series. Over 25 films are on our docket this year, and we review them all (including Ready or Not 2, Family Movie, Phoenix Jones, Rock Springs, Obsession, Stormbound, Normal, They Will Kill You, Chili Finger, Ugly Cry, and more), as well as snippets from panels and a whole lot more! So sit back and relax. You're about to experience The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival from the comfort of your own home. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Thoughts on the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival Reviews of over 25 films, TV episodic premieres, and panels screened at the festival. Our personal awards from the festival Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Project Hail Mary Spoiler Review
For this special episode, Scott Clark from The Gaming Outsider podcast joins Aaron to breakdown Ryan Gosling's film adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling novel, Project Hail Mary. The conversation begins spoiler-free before we dive head first into the connections to the book and deviations from the source material. Plus, why the world has fallen in love with Rocky. Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Oscars 2026 | The 98th Academy Awards Winners and Reactions
For this special Oscars 2026 wrap-up, we discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 98th Annual Academy Awards. Including Conan O'Brien's hosting performance, in-memoriam, one battle after another between Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler, and more. All this and more are up for grabs as we recap this year's Oscars! The Academy Awards ("Oscars") are the most prestigious awards in filmmaking and showcase some of the greatest talent and work in motion pictures for that running year. The nominees and winners are selected by majority vote from members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Ballots are cast by members from within the industry and, in most categories, represent the corresponding branch (ex.: actors nominate actors).
Most Rewatchable Movies of the 2000s, Artistic Inspirations, The Bride!, Paramount and Warner Brothers Merger
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time for our own brand of March Madness! Everything is coming up brackets this time of year, so we decided to do our own HO March Madness and determine the Most Rewatchable Movie of the 2000s! This means the first decade, 2000-2009, and we take the Top 16 films as decided by HO HQ, and then break it down, bracket by bracket, until only one movie remains! It's a lot of fun, and please share with us your thoughts on the most rewatchable movie of the 2000s. That's not all! Also on this episode, we dive into another topic from a listener and Patreon supporter revolving around our own personal inspiration for our love of the creative arts (including movies, TV, and music). As well as our spoiler-free review of The Bride!, the Paramount / Warner Brothers merger is a go, and recommendations. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and packed episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Listen to our Inspired by a True Story episode on SCREAM! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:10) Opening | Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery Merger Pros and Cons (15:11 – 1:02:13) From the Outside In: Most Rewatchable Movies of the 2000s (1:02:14 – 1:21:41) Our Personal Artistic Inspirations (1:21:42– 1:30:40) Spoiler-free Review: The Bride (1:30:41 – 1:48:01) Recommendations: DTF St. Louis, Scrubs, Famous Last Words: Eric Dane, The Bluff Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Slasher Movie Rules, Scream 7, X-Files, and Billionaire Tech Mogul Villains
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Scream 7 hitting theaters (stick around for our review), we felt it was time to revisit the modern slasher movie rules and determine which ones are still absolutely necessary to have a fantastic time at the movies, and which ones are long overdue to be retired. Bad decisions, the car won't start, dropping the weapon, red herrings, and more are on the slab. It's time to decide for each one: do we keep it, or kill it? Then, we work together to create our own masterful slasher franchise! Also on this episode, Ryan Coogler's The X-Files is a go, billionaire tech mogul villains are popping up everywhere, and recommendations. Listen to our Inspired by a True Story episode on SCREAM! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 20:15) Opening | Ryan Coogler's The X-Files, Billionaire Tech Mogul Villains (20:16 – 1:16:45) From the Outside In: Slasher Movie Rules | Create A Slasher Franchise (1:16:46 – 1:33:23) Spoiler-free Review: Scream 7 | Recommendations Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
TV Reboots Are All The Rage, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, TV reboots are all the rage! Again. Harry Potter, Scooby-Doo, Baywatch, The Rockford Files, Charlie's Angels, the list goes on and on. We debate this latest onslaught of reboots of classic TV shows, and whether they're ever good ideas. Also this week, two huge losses in entertainment with both Robert Duvall and Eric Dane passing away. Plus thoughts on Cross and Hijack Season 2, Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano, and Hulu fans were in for a shock. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 22:17) Robert Duvall, Eric Dane, Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, Tell Me Lies sudden series finale (22:18 – 52:39) TV Reboots Are All The Rage | Recommendations: Cross Season 2, Hijack Season 2, Shelter Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Streaming Is Worse Than Cable Ever Was
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to debate if streaming truly is just modern cable, or if maybe Netflix and the rest are worse than cable ever was. Costs, availability, binge, residuals, it's all on the table as we decide if streaming duped us all! After this spirited debate, it's time to review Joe Keery's film, Cold Storage, plus Whatcha Been Watchin' with Bridgerton Season 4 and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 1:17:00) Streaming Is Worse Than Cable Ever Was (1:17:01 – 1:30:03) Spoiler-free Review: Cold Storage | Recommendations: Bridgerton Season 4, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
TV and Movie Couples Who Should or Should Not Have Gotten Together, Catherine O'Hara, Whistle
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's that time of year: Valentine's Day. A time to reflect on love...BAD LOVE! Or missed opportunities for love! We are heading down memory lane to discuss those TV and movie couples who either should have ended up together but didn't, and shouldn't have ended up together but did. In other words, these are the mistakes. Then we discuss losing Catherine O'Hara, review Whistle, in theaters now, and discuss recommendations such as The Wrecking Crew on Prime and Roofman on Paramount+. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 1:20:46) Couples in TV and Movies That Should or Should Not Have Gotten Together (1:20:47 – 1:37:04) Catherine O'Hara | Spoiler-free Review: Whistle | Recommendations: The Wrecking Crew, Roofman Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Oscars 2026 Nominations, Microdramas, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are kicking things off with a breakdown and discussion on Oscars 2026, that's right, the 98th Academy Awards nominations are here! From what should win to what seems to be the actual frontrunner in all of the major categories. Was One Battle After Another the best of the year? Did Sinners deserve a record 16 nominations? Should Timothée Chalamet finally receive his first Oscar? The 98th Annual Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. PDT) on ABC and Hulu. Visit TheHollywoodOutsider.com for a full list of nominees Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
2026 TV Preview Extravaganza!
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're breaking down everything that's getting us excited around TV with our 2026 TV Preview Extravaganza! We talk about 30 new shows coming to both streaming and networks this year plus 15 returning shows all with their respective release date and a brief synopsis. New shows such as Vanished, Steal, The Burbs, Strip Law, Marshalls, CIA, and more as well as returning gems like Scrubs, Shrinking, One Piece, Hijack, The Pitt, The Boys, The Bear and so many more. Last year was full of highlights, but 2026 is looking even more exciting. Enjoy our 2026 TV Preview Extravaganza! What 2026 TV shows are you most looking forward to? Discussed on this episode Kennedy is out and Filoni is in at Lucas Film Netflix updates to all cash deal to buy Warner Brothers and HBO The 2026 TV Preview Extravaganza! Star Trek: Starfleet Academy thoughts Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
2026 Movie Preview Extravaganza!
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're breaking down everything that's getting us excited in film with our 2026 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. Blockbusters such as Supergirl, Digger, Scream 7, Moana, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Avengers: Doomsday, Dune: Part Three, Project Hail Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Odyssey, Toy Story 5, as well as plenty of smaller films like Ready or Not 2, Obsession, Send Help, and so many more. Last year was full of highlights, but 2026 is looking even more exciting. Enjoy our 2026 Movie Preview Extravaganza! What 2026 movie releases are you most looking forward to? Discussed on this episode 2026 Movie Preview Extravaganza! Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
The 2026 Hollywood Outsider Awards for Film and Television
These are the only awards that really matter, the 2026 HO Awards! On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are breaking down our 2026 awards for both film and television. If you haven't listened to our HO Awards for movies and TV 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 2025. For movies, theatrical, VOD, and streaming are all eligible. If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what your picks are on our social media channels. What will take our awards? Wake Up Dead Man, The Pitt, Stranger Things, Reacher, Pluribus, F1: The Movie, Thunderbolts, Bugonia, Adolescence, Severance, Weapons, Sinners, The Housemaid, or something else? Each of us will award our winners in each category, and at the end, we'll combine ours with listener picks to determine what was the HO TV series and Movie of the Year! Take a listen to the 2026 HO Awards for TV and Film! [divider style="solid" top="20" bottom="20"] Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:22) Opening | Best Movie or TV Experience, Most Impactful News Story (15:23 – 59:43) Television Awards (59:44 – 1:56:35) Film Awards (1:56:36 - 2:11:08) Listener Top 10 | HO TV Series and HO Movie of the Year Listen to our podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Be wary of potential mild spoilers for 2024 films and TV series TV Award Categories Best Special Effects and/or Stunts on TV Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Most Disappointing Series Best Specific Moment on TV The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed TV series that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. The Top 10 Movie Award Categories Best Physical Effects or Stunts Best Use of CGI in Film Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Most Disappointing Series Best Specific Moment in Film The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed film that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. The Top 10
Stranger Things Season 5 and Series Finale - Spoiler Review and Character Wrap-up
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to say goodbye to one of our favorite TV shows of this century with our Stranger Things Season 5 and Series Finale spoiler review and wrap-up! We venture through each and every character's arc, hitting highs and lows, debating Will's monologue and the reaction it caused, the choice to focus on Holly this season, the finale and repercussions, and so much more. Hawkins, Indiana will never be the same. So let's head into this special podcast and spend one last adventure with Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, Eleven, Max, Hopper, Joyce, Nancy, Jonathan, Steve, and the 46 other characters we met along the road. Goodbye, Stranger Things! Discussed on this episode Stranger Things Season 5 The Finale and Season Revelations Each Character's Journey Will's Monologue, Vecna's Plan, Eleven's Choice Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider
Goodbye 2025 and Cheers to the Past 25 Years of Movies and TV!
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time for our final episode of the year, and therefore it is time to say goodbye to 2025! We dive into a few of the biggest stories of the year - while shying away from all of that low-hanging political fruit - as well as recent news on director Rob Reiner that has impacted us all. The Warner Brothers and Netflix OR Paramount merger, watercooler TV makes a resurgence, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and even the impact of AI. Then, we say cheers to the past 25 years in movie and TV by an entire section of our show dedicated to a few of the highlights and even - using AI - determining what truly is the best of the best when it comes to this quarter century. How accurate is it? Let's find out together. It's a packed episode, and we appreciate all of your support, so we hope you enjoy. We will see you on the other side of 2026! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 46:59) Goodbye 2025 (47:00 – 1:20:06) Cheers to the Past 25 Years Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Best Movies and TV Shows of the 2000s
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are at the quarter mark of this century and it is time to reflect. This is an introspective look back at our favorite movies and TV shows between 2000 and 2025, aka the past 25 years, with both narrowing our focus down to our favorites within this time frame, as well as listener Top 10s. This episode covers a lot of ground, so enjoy this discussion on the best movies and TV shows of the 2000s! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 1:14:30) The Best Movies of the 2000s (1:14:31 – 2:08:37) The Best TV Shows of the 2000s Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
The Best Holiday or Christmas Movies of the Past 25 Years
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are at the quarter mark of this century and it is time to reflect. Therefore we are continuing our series that we began earlier this years by discussing the best holiday or Christmas movies of the past 25 years. The important distinction here, is that these are the best movies that we watch at this time of year to get us in the holiday spirit, so they are not necessarily Christmas movies. Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Hateful Eight - they all are just as relevant as Elf or 8-Bit Christmas. So sit back, grab some mistletoe, and lets debate the best holiday movies of the 2000s! Click here for info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Discussed on this episode The Best Holiday or Christmas Movies of the Past 25 Years Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
The 2025 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 2025 Holiday Special! It all started 10 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 tradition and the Annual Holiday Special was born! Every year we rekindle the past (and occasionally add a little something new), assembling some of the best moments from our hosts for the most fantastic holiday special ever! Debating what constitutes a Christmas movie and specials we love, what makes for a great Christmas movie, Christmas cliches, and even our Holiday Spirit Movie Battle Royale! That's not all, oh no. The Christmas spirit kicks into overdrive as we open up and share our personal memories of the holiday season, stories that remind us of Christmas. And no holiday special would be complete without a visit from the big man himself, so get ready for as much St. Nick as legally allowed as Santa Claus drops by the studio to tell us just how naughty or nice we are, all throughout the episode! With a special game from Amanda, Santa in his sleigh, John's obsession with puppets, Troy's intriguing selection of Holiday Spirit films, Scott's first Christmas Poem, Bad Santa, and a lot of fun for everyone – This is the one podcast you don't want to miss this holiday season!
Wicked: For Good - Review and Spoilercast
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, WICKED: FOR GOOD has arrived in theaters to magically conquer the world! Therefore, it's time to grab a broom and fly back to Oz to see how Elphaba and Glinda (or Galinda) wrap up their story. Does Jon Chu's film correct the issues of the second half of the musical? Do the new songs add anything? Are important aspects fleshed out? Do Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande repeat their stellar performances from the first film? Most importantly, does Wicked 2 captivate us the way the original did? Listen as we break down every character in the rousing conclusion to the Wicked franchise. After challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the "Wicked Witch of the West". Meanwhile, the Wizard has given Glinda the title "Glinda the Good" and a public status as the nation's defender against Elphaba. The two witches must make decisions that seal their fates in this second musical installment. Let's dive in to our Wicked: For Good review and spoilercast! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 8:27) Spoiler-Free Review - Wicked: For Good (8:28 – 46:16) Wicked: For Good Spoilercast Click here for our Wicked Spoiler Review Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Magic in Movies and TV, Now You See Me, Now You Don't, Eternity, Pluribus, Frankenstein
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, let's see if we can make this podcast disappear by wading into the world of magic in movies and TV. David Copperfield, David Blaine, Now You See Me, Harry Potter...wait, does that count? We head into the world of magic to discuss both our fascination with the topic, as well as where it has been done well. Also, should heist movies count in this subgenre? Also on this episode, Kyle Nolan from NoReruns.net joins us to discuss showrunner trouble at the networks, a V for Vendetta series, Poker Face folds, Apple TVs Pluribus, and Netflix finally gets a jolt of life with Frankenstein. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 21:20) Opening | Network showrunner trouble, Poker Face folds, Sydney Sweeney drama, V for Vendetta (21:21 – 47:32) From the Outside In: Magic in Movies and TV (47:33 – 56:29) Review - Now You See Me, Now You Don't (56:30 – 1:01:35) Review - Eternity (1:01:36 – 1:12:15) Whatcha Been Watching - Pluribus, Frankenstein Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Shaking Up A Franchise, Predator: Badlands, Warner Brothers Fire Sale
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Predator: Badlands offering a completely different kind of film than all previous ones in the series, it's time to discuss when it is time to shake up a franchise. It has been numerous times - James Bond, Fast and Furious, Friday the 13th, Breaking Bad - so when do you know it is time to start shaking up a franchise? Also, what are the best and worst examples? Also on this episode, we discuss the potential sale of Warner Brothers, Walking Dead celebrates its 15th anniversary, Mummy 4 gets an amazing update, plus reviews of Predator: Badlands and All's Fair. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 20:05) Opening | The Mummy 4 reunites Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, Warner Brothers is for sale, Walking Dead and They Live anniversaries (20:06 – 1:00:51) From the Outside In: Shaking Up A Franchise (1:00:52 – 1:09:52) Review - Predator: Badlands (1:09:53 – 1:17:14) Whatcha Been Watching - All's Fair Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Holiday Movie Preview 2025, Anniversary, A House of Dynamite, Taylor Sheridan
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time for our Holiday Movie Preview 2025! 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 Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Wake Up Dead Man, Anaconda, The Housemaid, Song Sung Blue, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, and everything in between! Curious what's worth watching this holiday season? Then don't miss this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 06:55) Opening | Taylor Sheridan leaves Paramount (06:66 – 55:40) Holiday Movie Preview 2025 (55:41 – 1:06:32) Review - A House of Dynamite plus the ambiguous ending (1:06:33 – 1:14:10) Review - Anniversary (1:14:11 – 1:22:00) Whatcha Been Watching - IT: Welcome to Derry, Dead of Winter, Coyotes, Nobody Wants This Season 2 Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Vampires, Monsters, Dos and Don'ts of Horror Movies, Demonic Possession
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's Halloween, and as we have done in the past for Halloween and Christmas, we like to put out a bit of a compilation of favorite topics or interviews from years past that celebrate these specific holidays. So for Halloween, let's discuss vampires, monsters, demonic possession, and the dos and don'ts of horror movies! First up, with SINNERS taking a bite out of theaters this year, it felt time to revisit the concept of vampires. Most importantly, are vampires scary? For decades fear of the undead has been a driving force of countless Hollywood movies and TV shows. But are they actually terrifying? Then we keep the talk going as we dive into the concept of monster movies, specifically what makes for a great one. We also debate what actually constitutes a monster movie – does Jason or Freddy count, and what about werewolves or vampires – and our favorite memories while watching them. Next up is our Horror Movie Survival Guide! We're just as sick of characters doing stupid things in horror movies as you are, so we decided to compile a list of all of the Dos and Don'ts of horror flicks. For every DON'T do that we scream at the screen, we're offering the correct solution of what to DO! It's time movie characters learned the errors of their ways, and we're here to teach them! Finally, we end on demonic possession. Specifically, 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 discussion as we take out the crucifix and take a jab at this topic. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 16:45) Vampires - Are they still scary? (16:46 – 37:34) What makes a monster movie (37:35 – 1:08:34) The Horror Movie Survival Guide - Dos and Don'ts of Horror Movies (1:08:35 – 1:45:15) Demonic Possession Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Stop TV Cliffhangers, Good Fortune, The Wilderness, The Mastermind
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, once again streaming networks have cancelled shows and left us with TV cliffhangers, such as Prime's Countdown and Butterfly. Therefore, it's far time we demanded that they stop ending shows that aren't renewed with cliffhangers and give fans story resolutions. But how do we make them pay attention? Also, Jared Leto isn't a movie star, M. Night Shyamalan shakes his Magic 8 Ball. Plus, reviews of Good Fortune, The Mastermind, The Wilderness, and more! Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 18:15) Jared Leto, Stranger Things, Magic 8 Ball (18:16 – 40:40) From the Outside In Topic: Stop TV Cliffhangers! (40:41 – 46:05) Upcoming Attractions (46:06 – 49:17) The Mastermind (49:18 – 54:23) The Wilderness (54:24 – 59:44) Good Fortune (59:45 – 1:09:25) Whatcha Been Watching - Boots, The Woman in Cabin 10, Chad Powers Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
The Last Frontier Review and Interview with Showrunner Jon Bokenkamp, Filming Locations, Tron: Ares
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Apple TV's new series The Last Frontier has arrived, and it prompted a conversation about the impact of filming locations. The locations we have seen on film or TV that prompted us to travel the country or the world and see more of it, and why. Following that up, we have our review of The Last Frontier, Apple's crime thriller where U.S. Marshall Frank Remnick (Jason Clarke) pursues a group of escaped convicts in an Alaskan wilderness, with Haley Bennett and Alfre Woodard involved to elaborate a potential conspiracy in what brought the plane down in the first place. Joining us to discuss his new series, is The Last Frontier creator Jon Bokenkamp (The Blacklist) in an interview that discusses why he created a series set in Alaska (along with Richard D'Ovidio), where the show is headed, and much more! That's not all! We also have Troy's review of the latest entry into the grid - TRON: ARES! Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 33:08) Filming Locations (33:09 – 44:49) Review: Tron: Ares | Upcoming Attractions (44:50 – 1:09:34) The Last Frontier Review and Interview with Showrunner Jon Bokenkamp Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
The Best Villains of the 21st Century, AI Actors, Smashing Machine, Good Boy, Shell
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to again reflect on the past 25 years as we debate the best villains of the 21st century! Sure, there are the standards - Joker, Joffrey, Thanos, Pennywise, Ben Linus - but are they the best of them all? We discuss these and more villains from both film and television in our latest reflection on the past quarter century. Also, AI Actors have arrived, and are pissing everyone off. Plus, reviews of The Smashing Machine, Good Boy, Shell, and more! Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 09:20) AI Actors and the Emergence of Tilly Norwood (09:21 – 1:04:41) From the Outside In Topic: The Best Villains of the 21st Century (1:04:42 – 1:09:55) Upcoming Attractions (1:09:56 – 1:15:24) Shell (1:15:25 – 1:21:55) The Smashing Machine (1:21:56 – 1:27:53) Good Boy (1:27:54 – 1:38:08) Whatcha Been Watching Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Are Late-Night Talk Shows Over, One Battle After Another, Movie Theaters Invest $1.5 Billion, and Black Rabbit
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, there has been a lot of back-and-forth in terms of the relevance of late-night talk shows, especially after the cancellation of Stephen Colbert and the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Therefore, we felt it was apropos to debate the real elephant in the room: are late-night talk shows over, or should they be? Are they still relevant? Does anyone TRULY care what happens to these dinosaurs of television? Also, movie theaters invested $1.5 billion into renovating theaters, but is that what will bring the audience back? Reviews of Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and Black Rabbit, and more! Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 20:20) Movie and TV News - Movie Theaters Invest $1.5 Billion in Renovations (20:21 – 42:29) From the Outside In Topic: Are Late-Night Talk Shows Over? (42:30 – 47:30) Upcoming Attractions (47:31 – 1:04:44) Reviews - One Battle After Another, Black Rabbit Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Fall TV Preview 2025
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 2025, 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 spending our time on. Therefore we rolled up our sleeves, jumped in the water, and pulled out some of the best that television has to offer this season. High Potential, Stranger Things, Black Rabbit, Task, The Last Frontier, The American Revolution, The Beast in Me, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, The Lowdown, Pluribus, Nobody Wants This, and so many more shows are discussed and dissected on our annual plunge into the biggest season for television. Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS
Why Franchises Won't Die, Actor Transformations, Standing Ovation Season, The Long Walk, Conjuring: Last Rites, Wednesday
On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, does anything ever truly end anymore? In a world where it's all about IP, even when an ending is nailed, the first thing people think is: when is it coming back? And when an ending is junk, maybe give it a few years and reboot it to try again? Dexter: Resurrection and Conjuring: Last Rites are just two of many examples. So this week we dive into why won't franchises die? Also this week, it's standing ovation season, the Rock undergoes a massive physical transformation, reviews of The Long Walk and Wednesday Season 2, plus our thoughts on recent releases The Conjuring: Last Rites, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, and Foundation. Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 27:48) Movie and TV News - Actors and Physical Transformations, Standing Ovation Season, Warner Brothers on a Roll (27:49 – 49:24) From the Outside In Topic: When Franchises Won't Die (49:25 – 53:01) Upcoming Attractions (53:02 – 1:01:44) Reviews - The Long Walk, Wednesday: Season 2 (1:01:45 – 1:10:41) Whatcha Been Watchin' - The Conjuring: Last Rites, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, Foundation Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Listen to our true crime podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join us on Discord Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS