Our Hollywood

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Guissell Martinez to discuss the representation of Latinx communities in film and TV, and where it needs to improve. From the iconic Selena film starring Jennifer Lopez, to Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place, and even tackling the controversy with In The Heights, they discuss how far representation has come, and how much further it has to go. 

Daniel and Kim are joined by Alyssa Hartman to discuss the hits and misses of queer themes in the horror genre. From the dangerous and harmful portrayals of the queer community in Psycho and Silence of the Lambs, to the queer love stories at the center of Fear Street and The Haunting of Bly Manor, they discuss what makes the horror genre so appealing to the LGBTQ+ community. 

On the Season 3 premiere, Daniel and Kim catch up on the countless pieces of media that were released during the break. From the reboot of iCarly , to the latest installment in The Conjuring and The Purge franchises, as well as the newest season of HSM: The Musical: The Series . Additionally, they describe their experience at Disneyland's Avengers Campus.

In the Season 2 finale, Daniel and Kim reflect on the past 29 episodes and discuss how their thoughts have evolved throughout the course of the show. Additionally, they discuss the importance of having open and honest conversations about the media they love, and their fears about going into the entertainment industry. 

Joined by guest Naja Davis-Drew, Daniel and Kim discuss the most iconic female filmmakers of our time. From Ava DuVernay to Sofia Coppola to Chloé Zhao, they talk about these filmmakers’ work and what truly sets them apart, as well as the importance of inclusion in the entertainment industry.

This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Bridget DeMaria and Shayley Shimkus to discuss the evolution of movie musicals! From 1927's The Jazz Singer to the 2019 Cats film, the group discusses which movies they enjoyed, which ones they didn't, and which ones they think deserve more hype. Additionally, they analyze the importance of making theater and Broadway accessible to a wider audience, and why...

Daniel and Kim are joined by Zoe Rainey, co-host of Colonize This , to discuss sexuality and sex positivity on TV, and all aspects of it. From Netflix's Sex Education and Big Mouth , to the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Jane The Virgin (plus everything in between), they discuss how TV leads the discussions about sexuality and sex positivity, and how many TV shows highlight it in ways that haven't b...

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Abigail Christie to discuss some of the TV shows that were prematurely ended, such as Freaks & Geeks and Scream Queens . They also theorize why other shows, such as Famous in Love and The Carrie Diaries , were cancelled and what may have led to their downfall. 

In a special Roundtable episode, Daniel & Kim are joined by three Asian-American women (Ceryna Baens and Alina Rahim return to Our Hollywood, while Zoe Rainey makes her debut) to discuss their experiences with racism and fetishization, and how that relates to media and pop culture. 

This week, Daniel and Kim share tips and advice that they've learned when it comes to making short films, especially when you have little to no money. They discuss stories from the set of their upcoming short film, 'All That Glitters' , and how it came to life, from the writing of the story to post-production.  

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Shelby Holt to discuss a number of female celebrities that were vilified by the media and by society as a whole. From Megan Fox to Lizzo, and Miley Cyrus to Meghan Markle, they explore how these women were scrutinized, and how they were able to overcome being constantly belittled by the media. 

In the second part of a two part series on body image, Daniel and Kim are joined by Mikayla Galaviz to discuss fatphobia and female body image in Film and TV. Kim and Mikayla discuss their body image issues growing up and their different journeys, as well as how it still affects them to this day. Additionally, they explore the differences between negative and positive representations of a plus-siz...

In the first of a two part series on body image, Daniel and Kim are joined by Luis Pablo to discuss masculinity and male body image in Film and TV. Luis and Daniel discuss their body image issues growing up and their different journeys, as well as how it still affects them to this day. Additionally, they analyze how fatphobia is rooted not only in children's entertainment, but in many major blockb...

In the special 20th episode of Our Hollywood, Daniel and Kim are joined by Joe Berke in a trivia-style game where they discuss the biggest 'What-Ifs' in Hollywood history. From Iron Man to Elle Woods, they ponder what could've happened should these iconic roles have been played by a completely different person. 

Anaiyah Thomas, co-host of Recap This, joins Daniel and Kim on an episode celebrating female comedies throughout the years. From Clueless to Pitch Perfect , and Easy A to Girls Trip , they discussed what makes these films so memorable, and how the genre has evolved. They also discuss the different comedy TV shows starring women, such as Jane the Virgin , High Fidelity , Crazy Ex-Girlfriend , and s...

TW: Mentions of sexual assault and domestic abuse. Daniel and Kim welcome guest Kyla Warren as they discuss the overarching themes of female-led horror films. From Carrie and The Craft to Raw and The Babadook , they discuss why female directors/writers telling female stories matter, and why these stories are sometimes flawed when they are told by a man. Additionally, they analyze how the horror ge...

Daniel and Kim welcome aspiring director/writer Katie Romanovich to talk all about Hollywood and it's obsession with making films about... Hollywood. From David Lynch's Mulholland Drive to Damien Chazelle's La La Land , and even Sofia Copolla's Somewhere , they explore just how unique each individual's vision of Los Angeles is, and what these films all have in common (other than the setting).

In the Season 2 premiere of Our Hollywood, Daniel and Kim are joined by Garrett James Wyatt to discuss the good and bad of the Young Adult genre, especially the specific sub-genres. From the fantasy romance of Twilight , to the dystopian future of The Hunger Games , and even the blackmail-and-fashion-ridden world of Gossip Girl , the trio discuss what they liked and disliked from these adaptations...

Season Finale: To wrap up their first season, Daniel and Kim take a look back at 2020: how they grew personally, how they grew professionally, and what their goals are for Our Hollywood . Then, they discuss key moments of 2020's pop culture, such as Tiger King , Schitt's Creek , Zendaya's Emmy win, and so much more. 

This week, Daniel and Kim take a look at the history of Disney Princesses through the years with guest Balie Mara. From Snow White to Moana, they discuss how the motivations and personality traits of the princesses have evolved throughout the years, and the cultural impact that they had on the generation (while getting sidetracked a couple times).

TW: Mentions of Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse. Daniel and Kim are joined by Ceryna Baens to have a difficult yet necessary conversation about 'cancel culture', and how fans cope when someone they look up to turns out to be a terrible person.  From the sexual assault allegations against the cast of Baby Driver, to the transphobia of J.K. Rowling, they discuss the betrayal that is felt when...

TW: Brief mentions of suicide. This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Savannah Herms, host of the YouTube series Hidden Hollywood, to discuss some of Old Hollywood's most important figures. From legendary actresses like Anna May Wong and Rita Hayworth, to LGBTQ+ actors like Anthony Perkins, they discuss just how important these people were, and why it is important to keep their memories and stori...

TW: Brief mentions of murder and sexual assault. Daniel and Kim are joined by Rachel Sullivan to explore the difficult subject of portraying serial killers in film and tv, and why people today will romanticize these characters, who are often times based on real-life serial killers. With biopic films like My Friend Dahmer and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, to fictional portrayals of mu...

This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Chloe to talk about the often under-appreciated art of costume design. From films like Clueless to The Fifth Element, they discuss how the costume design of these films is important to the overall experience of the film, and the cultural impact that costume design often leaves on a generation. 

Daniel and Kim take a look at Lindsay Lohan's rise (and fall), and the movies she made along the way, from Parent Trap to Herbie Fully Loaded . They also discuss how these films have aged, as well as the lasting fanbase of films like Mean Girls and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen . It's time for Lindsay Lohan to make her comeback.