The Hollywood Outsider

Listen to our exclusive interview with StalkHer director and star, John Jarratt, as we discuss the film, his friendship with Mel Gibson, and the future of Wolf Creek. StalkHer is now available on VOD.  Jack is pushed past the brink of his stalking obsession when he decides to break into Emily's home to take what he wants by force. However, his plans for her pain and his pleasure come unhinged when...

Listen to our exclusive interview with Fear, Inc. director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett. Fear, Inc. is now available on VOD.  Fear, Inc. follows a company of degenerates who can be hired for a premium to bring your greatest fears to life. But when horror junkie Joe Foster's customized scare seemingly begins, he and his friends must decide if this company is there to scare them or make...

Listen to our exclusive interview with The Charnel House star, Callum Blue. The Charnel House is available on VOD November 4th. After talented architect, Alex Reaves, achieves the impossible - transforming the long- abandoned Fairmont Meat Company slaughterhouse into the ultramodern high-tech Lofts - his family and tenants are faced with a deadly secret that's patiently spent the past 30 years wit...

What are your scariest movie or TV moments? Not the most frightening film or show as a whole, but those specific scenes that sent the hairs on the back of your neck straight into the air? Or perhaps you were watching when something horrifying occurred that hit you square in the pit of your stomach. These moments of dread are what we are discussing on this Halloween edition of The HO podcast. What...

Hating a movie can be a past time for some, but what happens when that movie hate turns around? Brian Williams returns to the HO to discuss this topic in depth with Scott and John, as well as what it takes for us to hate a movie to begin with. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Pod...

Justin Macumber sits down with Aaron and Scott to discuss his recent absence and says goodbye as a regular host of The Hollywood Outsider.  Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-hollywood-outsider/id1013174753?mt=8 Google App: https:...

Everyone has their favorite, even those who are not truly fans of the genre, but who is ultimately the greatest horror villain in cinematic history? Are Freddy and Jason too jokey? Are Michael Myers and Jaws too dated? Is Samara from The Ring real competition? Is Norman Bates even really a horror villain? All of your favorites are on the chopping block as our most popular topic returns just in tim...

Actors and celebrities are ingrained in all of us as the faces of the entertainment we love, but what do they truly mean to us? This week, we discuss how actors affect the movies we watch or the TV we tune in for, as well as what they truly mean to us as fans.   Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsid...

Director Marty Langford joins Aaron to discuss his new film, Doomed! The Untold Story of The Fantastic Four . From the creation of the idea to the struggles of release, Marty discusses each twist in finally bringing his documentary on Roger Corman's legendary version of The Fantastic Four to VOD in an in-depth exclusive interview.  Watch DOOMED! The Untold Story of The Fantastic Four on VOD Octobe...

Every year we hear the news about yet another film genre that is no longer relevant, or that is being revived by some exciting new film that took a tired genre in an interesting way. Is it even possible for a genre to die out completely? This week, we discuss the possibilities of genres being snuffed out over the course of history, as well as what ours and our listeners have deemed the genres that...

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in The Magnificent Seven. With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard), Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett) seeks out seven outlaws led by Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt to save them. As they prepare the town for the inevitable showdown, these seven mercenaries find themselves...

Can a movie ever truly change your life? Movie buffs and TV fans discuss it all the time, how entertainment has affected them. But has it ever really changed our lives? Can a film alter a long-standing opinion or stout opinion on a topic? This week, we dive head-first into this subject and determine if lives can be changed, or if we are all just kidding ourselves. Discussed on this episode of The...

Over the past three seasons one character has been through more than any other on The Blacklist. Today Megan Boone stops by to chat with the guys about Agent Elizabeth Keen, but more so about Megan herself. In today's world of media frenzy and social media especially, it is hard sometimes to remember that there is a person hearing those words someone types or speaks, and Megan shares with us how s...

Fall television is finally upon us, but with so many options, how can you possibly know what to watch? We've got you covered! For this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we dive into this fall's both new and returning shows to pick the most interesting options for everyone. From new shows just trying to find their footing, to returning shows you should give a chance to, everything is covered on th...

In World book creators Tara Bennett and Paul Terry stop by to discuss some of their latest works, including The Blacklist dossier and the Big Trouble In Little China collection.  Purchase your copies here. Email us your questions or comments on the episode to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com or leave us a message at 818-814-6246. Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League !...

Zoom is a new film that follows three distinctly different, yet connected, characters as they discover there is much more to them than meets the eye.  Zoom director Pedro Morelli stops by The Hollywood Outsider to talk about his new film, what it all means, and how he achieved his ultimate vision. Find out more info at  http://www.zoomthefilm.com/ Email us your questions or comments on the episode...

Summer Movies of 2016 is officially in the bag, so how was it? Many people have complained that this was one of the worst summers in memory, was it really that bad, or are moviegoers suffering from too much awesome? We debate 2016 at length – where it stood, what was lacking, which franchises were born and which need to be put out to pasture, and even our own favorite summer movie experiences. We...

Wizard World Chicago recently wrapped up, and Scott and Aaron are here to discuss the event in full. From the cosplay to the vendors to the panels, as well as special coverage of Back to the Future and The X-Files panels. Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: You can now listen on Spotify and I Heart Radio! Apple App: https://i...

Every once in a while, a sequel comes along that makes you sit back, take stock, and wonder, "What the hell is Hollywood thinking?!" Our topic this week is unnecessary sequels, why do we have them? Not the worst sequels, mind you, we are talking about the most UNNECESSARY sequels ever made. Movies where the original didn't even do well financially, it's been too many years, the original stars didn...

One of our most popular topics is our Movie Battle Royale. Eight great movies walk into the ring, eight favorites or classics. We then begin the process of voting for the best of the best, until we are left with one. Final. Champion. The greatest film of that genre in the known HO universe. This time, we're storming the beaches of Hollywood to identify the Greatest War Movie. What film about war s...

Lately, many of our favorite childhood animated classics have been reimagined as grittier and more adult live-action films to great success. With this latest trend, we decided to dive into why studios are doing this, as well as we reimagine our own childhood favorite as a more mature movie.    Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this...

Suicide Squad is the latest movie from the DC Comics universe, this time centering around Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), a ruthless government operative who decides to use some of the worst villains in the DC universe as a covert team to take on meta-humans. The Comic Book Expendables consists of Harley Quinn, (Margot Robbie), Deadshot (Will Smith), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), Diablo (Jay Hern...

After 5 years of podcasting about movies and television, it is time to celebrate all of the memories and good times we've had doing it. From the why we do this show and our families behind the scenes, to what we've learned about each other and movies or TV shows, and even where we want to go in the future. We also discuss and offer a fond farewell as a regular host to a founding member of The HO....

The 2016 San Diego Comic-Con has come to a close, and that means it is time to dive into the biggest news and trailers released at this year's convention. From Marvel's Doctor Strange to Walking Dead's Season 7 reveal to Prison Break's return to Wonder Woman's trailer and finally – the reveal of Justice League! That's not all, though. We also have reviews of Lights Out, Batman: The Killing Joke an...

Star Trek Beyond has finally released to theaters, and now Justin, Scott and Aaron are here to discuss the entirety of Kirk and Spock's latest adventures on the 50th Anniversary of the series.  Email us your thoughts on the episode, answer our 'What's This Movie?', or suggest a topic to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com or leave us a message at 818-814-6246. Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join...