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HollywoodOutsider

HollywoodOutsider

A movie & TV Podcast that puts a unique spin on news, reviews, trivia and Tinseltown topics. The Hollywood Outsider was nominated for a People"s Choice Podcast Award in 2013, and is presented by Aaron, Brian, Justin and Scott. More movie news at The Hollywood Outsider

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60:58

Are Romantic Comedies Dead, Modern Romance, Heart...

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2025/02/12

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to answer the question: are romantic comedies dead? Seriously, this was a genre that dominated movie theaters for years, and now they're barely around except for the Hallmark Channel. We discuss not only the idea of how to revive the genre, but also what went wrong with modern romance that made us all fall out of love with love. Also this week, we play a game where we take a famous quote from a Rom-Com and share why it just doesn't work

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92:11

2025 Oscar Nominations | The 97th Academy Awards...

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2025/01/27

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are kicking things off with a breakdown and discussion on Oscars 2025, that's right, the 97th Academy Awards nominations are here! From what should win to what seems to be the actual frontrunner in all of the major categories. Was Emilia Pérez overvalued or are people reacting unfairly? Is Denis Villeneuve ever getting any love? Is Demi Moore a shoe-in or in line for an upset? It's time to dive in to the 2025 Oscar nominations! The 97th Annual

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83:01

2024 - A Year in Movies and TV

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2024/12/11

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is our final podcast episode of the year so we are discussing 2024 and the year in movies and TV, before we finally say goodbye to 2024. This episode recounts some of the biggest news stories and themes of the year in movies and television including Disney's return to form, Taylor Sheridan's drama, movie theaters surge, The Penguin shows villains can have their own properties, Robert Downey Jr.'s weird return to Marvel, musicals return to the

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119:36

The 2024 Holiday Special | A Hollywood Outsider...

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2024/12/04

Every year, we love to celebrate the holiday season with our listeners, and there is no better way to do that than with our 2024 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

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103:51

Crazy Cinematic Visions

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2024/10/16

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Megalopolis – helmed by Apocalypse Now and The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola and Joker: Folie à Deux directed by Joker and Hangover director Todd Phillips both hitting theaters in back-to-back weeks and both flopping spectacularly, and then Terrifier 3 shows up and somehow delivers a #1 movie in the country that is relentlessly gory and completely unrated, from a director's uncompromising vision. So we thought it as an apropos time to

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111:32

Is Stephen King the Master of Horror?

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2024/10/09

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to settle a debate as old as time: Is Stephen King truly the Master of Horror? Aaron and Troy dive deep into how they came into the world of the renowned writer, which type of King is the best, when he does or doesn't work, films such as Cujo, Carrie, Salem's Lot, IT, Storm of the Century, The Shining, Silver Bullet and many others, and land on that final question of is he, in fact, the Master of Horror?Then, it's time for a trip to the

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97:25

D23 and Why Movie Adaptations Are So Difficult To...

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2024/08/14

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with recent movie adaptations - such as Borderlands and It Ends with Us - struggling to resonate with fans in terms of the changes they've made, we decided to break this whole process down. Why are movie adaptations so difficult to pull off? Why does it seem so impossible to bring together what both fans and casual cinephiles want and create something everyone can enjoy? Our topic this week breaks down this very concept. Also this week: Disney's

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97:09

Natural Disaster Movie Battle Royale

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2024/07/24

What is it about natural disaster movies that excites audiences so much? Is it the occasional reality of the scenario? The fear of the worst case scenario coming to fruition? Or do we just love watching wanton destruction on a massive screen? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to look at films like Armageddon, Twister, The Day After Tomorrow, Titanic, Outbreak, Deep Impact, and others to determine what is truly the greatest of its kind: welcome to the Natural Disaster Movie

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73:10

Losing Childhood Icons, Cult Classics, and Longlegs

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2024/07/17

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it’s been a bit of a week the past week with several TV icons lost, Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth, Shannen Doherty, Shelly Duvall. Therefore, we thought it apropos to tweak a previous topic and discuss those beloved childhood icons - people that truly impacted us in our youth - and unpack why their eventual deaths hit us so hard. Also on this episode, Alec Baldwin's case is dismissed, Michael Bay gets Barbaric, our review of Longlegs, we debate if

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74:42

1994 - A Year in Movies and Television

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2024/06/26

Was 1994 one of the greatest years in movies?On this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a look back at the year 1994 in movies and TV. With special Breaking News segments, it’s a pretty crazy fun episode that looks at one of the greatest years in film history. Take a listen and let us know in the comments…is it THE greatest year? Was 1994 the greatest year in movies? Almost three decades ago, an absolutely hella fly year in entertainment took hold in 1994. Classics like

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92:46

Animated Parenting, Sony Buys the Alamo Drafthouse,...

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2024/06/19

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it was time to take a trip down the rabbit hole that is animation and decipher why does it seem that animated films or TV shows seem to be so good at parenting, or at the very least is extremely appealing to kids when other forms of entertainment do not? Is it simply pretty pictures, or is it because of the world of animation contained within? Overall, what is it with animated parenting and why do kids love cartoons so much?Also on this episode,

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75:22

Why Can't Fans Be More Positive?

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2024/06/05

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided it was time to discuss the constant negativity surrounding entertainment these days. Media sites and fandom in general seems to have become less of a positive thing and more likely incites others to clash and fight over every differing opinion. However, it wasn't so long ago that our differences made us relatable and brought us together. So what happened? Why can't fans be more positive? Of course, that's not all as we also debate an

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109:11

Movie Spin-Offs We Need, Forgiving Kevin Spacey,...

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2024/05/22

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Furiosa hitting theaters, it's time to look at what we've been robbed of over the years as fans: what are the movie spin-offs we actually NEED?! So many franchises erode into sequel after sequel when there are fantastic characters withering away on the vine just waiting for their chance to shine. They deserve their own spin-off, so why haven't we gotten one yet?There is so much more! We also review IF and The Strangers: Chapter 1, dive into

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54:06

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Lord of the Rings...

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2024/05/14

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are headed back to the land Charlton Heston built. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes takes place generations after the events of "War". This time, a group of civilized primates are viciously attacked, which leaves one of their own - Noa - to set off on a journey to save his clan. The less you know of the story the better, but you can rest assured that director Wes Ball understands the respect the last trilogy carries with it, and this film

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76:16

Binge vs Weekly TV

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2024/05/08

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we head back to a debate that has been raging for years, but seems to have rounded a corner back to where we started: which is the best way to watch TV nowadays, binging or weekly? There are sooooo many options, especially in the world of streaming, but do we even still have time for all of this television? Let's dive into a healthy debate as we discuss binge vs weekly TV. That's not all though! Entertainment news like The Rock's recent expose,

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127:33

Inspired By A True Story - The Strangers and...

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2024/05/01

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, head on over to Inspired By A True Story on your favorite podcast app and his subscribe so you can listen to every episode!(0:00 – 3:03) Opening (3:04 –

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104:48

Summer Movie Preview 2024

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2024/04/24

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 Die, Inside Out 2, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, IF, Furiosa, Twisters, A Quiet Place: Day One, and also insightful smaller films like The Bikeriders,

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89:47

Impactful TV Character Deaths, Sting, The Long Game,...

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2024/04/10

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? That's not all though! AMC Theaters takes it out on their Dune bucket, Tulsa King has a bit of drama all its own, reviews of upcoming movies The Long

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86:16

Monster and Villain Mashups in TV and Movies, Matrix...

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2024/04/03

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 versus The Emperor? Shelob vs. Blue? How about E.T versus Cooper from Super 8? That's not all though! We also have a debate on when a franchise like

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80:50

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Missing Movie Songs,...

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2024/03/27

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 movie songs gone, why are film credits so long, concerning streaming trends, which character would you be in The Breakfast Club, who would win

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