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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!

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01:20:05

Goodbye 2025 and Cheers to the Past 25 Years of...

The Hollywood Outsider ·

2025/12/19

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

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02:08:36

Best Movies and TV Shows of the 2000s

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2025/12/12

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

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01:10:06

The Best Holiday or Christmas Movies of the Past 25...

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2025/12/05

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

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01:59:26

The 2025 Holiday Special | A Hollywood Outsider...

The Hollywood Outsider ·

2025/11/28

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

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46:16

Wicked: For Good - Review and Spoilercast

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2025/11/21

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

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01:17:14

Shaking Up A Franchise, Predator: Badlands, Warner...

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2025/11/07

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

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01:20:59

Holiday Movie Preview 2025, Anniversary, A House of...

The Hollywood Outsider ·

2025/10/31

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

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01:09:24

Stop TV Cliffhangers, Good Fortune, The Wilderness,...

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2025/10/17

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

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01:31:08

The Best Villains of the 21st Century, AI Actors,...

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2025/10/03

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

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01:04:43

Are Late-Night Talk Shows Over, One Battle After...

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2025/09/26

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

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01:10:57

The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25 Years:...

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2025/07/25

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are at the quarter mark of this century and it is time to reflect. We decided to break this introspective look back at our favorite movies and TV shows between 2000 and 2025 into two episodes, with both narrowing our focus down to our favorites within this time frame, as well as listener Top 10s. As the year goes, we will discuss other aspects of these past years, but for now, let's begin. This is The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25

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01:25:21

The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25 Years:...

The Hollywood Outsider ·

2025/07/18

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are at the quarter mark of this century and it is time to reflect. We decided to break this introspective look back at our favorite movies and TV shows between 2000 and 2025 into two episodes, with both narrowing our focus down to our favorites within this time frame, as well as listener Top 10s. As the year goes, we will discuss other aspects of these past years, but for now, let’s begin. This is The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25

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01:10:59

What Makes A Great TV Dad, How To Train Your Dragon

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2025/06/13

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, let's debate what it takes to make a great TV dad. Is it discipline? Communication? Hilarity? The ability to be a friend? As we encroach yet another Father's Day, we felt it was an apropos time to dive into the well of TV dads and dissect what truly makes them stand out for all of us. Also on this week's podcast: Our spoiler-free review of How To Train Your Dragon, Goonies, Cocoon, and Back to the Future all turn 40, Upcoming Attractions, and we

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01:28:34

Fan Goggles, Ballerina, Marvel Woes, Karate Kid:...

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2025/06/06

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, let's talk about fan goggles. Do you know what fan goggles are? They are that layer or protection many fans wear that insulate us from the obvious defects or issues with our favorite movies and TV shows. We all have blinders in some capacity and to varying degrees. Star Wars, Marvel, Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, all of the major franchises have fans of this ilk, so what does it mean? How do we get around it? Are fan goggles really that bad if you

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01:30:31

The 2010s - The Best in Film and Television

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2025/05/30

On this week’s episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are discussing a decade’s worth of film and television content. We know – it’s a lot. Reflecting on the past decade in film and television, our top 10 films and TV shows that released 2010-2019, as well as listener picks for the Top 10 in film and television. Listen to the full discussion on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider! Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 54:05) The 2010s -

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01:11:49

Killing TV Characters, Tariffs, Fight or Flight,...

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2025/05/09

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, networks have been on a tear killing TV characters as of late. Shows like 9-1-1, NCIS, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Bosch: Legacy, Yellowjackets, and the list goes on. But were these deaths necessary? Creatives claim it is a necessary storytelling device, but is it really? If extreme shock is the only way to rev up your fanbase, does it mean that perhaps the show needs better writers? OR do these deaths truly feel tangible and effective? We dive

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01:32:52

2025 Summer Movie Preview

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2025/04/25

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, 2025 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 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Lilo & Stitch, Superman, Thunderbolts*, Elio, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Nobody 2, Fantastic Four: The First Steps, 28 Years Later, Ballerina, How To Train Your Dragon, and also insightful smaller films like Dangerous

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01:29:09

Oscars 2025 | The 97th Academy Awards Winners,...

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2025/03/04

What did you think of the 97th Annual Academy Awards? For this special Oscars 2025 wrap-up, we discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 97th Annual Academy Awards. Including Conan O'Brien's hosting performance, the tweaking of original songs, what we REALLY thought about Adrien Brody's record-breaking speech. 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

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01:32:26

James Bond Cinematic Universe, Movie Watching...

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2025/02/26

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, not only do we tackle what we love and loathe about the movie watching experience - both in the theater and at home - and our personal preferences, we also discuss a few of our favorite black icons, review My Dead Friend Zoe, and final at the most important conversation of them all: with Amazon now having creative control of the franchise, everyone is preparing for the James Bond Cinematic Universe! First up, recently it was announced that Barbara

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01:47:41

Cobra Kai Finale, Captain America: Brave New World,...

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2025/02/20

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, these are exciting times we have! Not only do we get so say hello to our new Captain America in his Brave New World, but we also are getting a Goonies sequel, AND we finally have to say goodbye to Cobra Kai. This is a packed episode! First up, we dive into major movie and TV news with the announcement that it is no longer a rumor, a Goonies sequel is moving forward with Steven Spielberg producing. Plus, He-Man finally gets a plot description and

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