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HollywoodOutsider
by 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
Episodes
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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AI Causes a 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…
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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....
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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…
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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...
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Movies 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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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2026 Oscars | The 98th Academy Awards 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...
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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…
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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....
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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?...
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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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