The Hollywood Outsider

What is the singular best year for movies? Do you think you know? Is it subjective or definitive? We debate this very concept this week as we dive into what year has delivered the best crop of films in history    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 Podcast: (0:00 – 42:11) Darth Vade...

Ghostbusters has officially hit movie screens for a 2016 reboot directed by Paul Feig and starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Listen as we dive into every aspect of the reboot and what we REALLY thought about the reinvention of a cinema classic, the characters, and especially the internet controversy. We ain't 'fraid of no ghost! Email us your thoughts on the e...

How many times have we been enjoying a movie or a television series, when something insane happens that glues us to the screen…only to then realize we've been duped by yet another useless dream sequence? This week, we're putting the issue of if we really need dream sequences to bed. That's not all. Also this week, Aaron recounts his recent media visit at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and the very re...

Listen as we discuss Can TV and Movie Cops do that, the Romantic Movie Survival Guide, When Movie Sequels Go Wrong, and What Is The Perfect Heist Team. This week is the Best of HO 2016 Volume 1.  Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: (0:00 – 22:25) What Is The Perfect Heist Team (22:26 – 47:01) The Romantic Movie Survival Guide (47:02 – 1:44:27) Can TV and Movie...

3rd Street Blackout follows Negin Farsad and Jeremy Redleaf as Mina and Rudy, a modern couple caught in a New York City blackout right at the cusp of the first test to their relationship. Co-starring Ed Weeks and Janeane Garofalo, the quirky indie comedy is now on VOD and digital services. Take as listen as Aaron sits down with the multitaskers of 3rd Street Blackout, actors/writers/directors Negi...

A hook is described as the nucleus of both a film and its screenplay. It is what grabs the viewer's attention, preferably in the first 5–10 minutes, as a reader might expect to find a literary hook in the first chapter of a novel. For this episode, we discuss our favorite movie or television hooks, and why they appeal to us.   Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hol...

Game of Thrones has concluded its sixth season on HBO and we are here yet again to break down this season in all of its glory. From a Three-Eyed Raven to Westeros to Meereen to Winterfell and everywhere in between, these are the many faced gods of podcast recaps you're looking for.  Listen and Subscribe for FREE to a new episode every week of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast at: Now on...

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 what is 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 week, we tackle Alien Invasion movies. Those films that trigger some of our worse fears, that a...

With all of the negativity flooding our TV these days, we thought it would be refreshing to look to inspiration for the podcast this week. Specifically, characters in film and television who have inspired us, whether directly or indirectly. It's an upbeat topic with more than a few surprises. Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this...

What is it about haunted houses that terrify us to the very core? Is it the idea that something has taken up residence in our home and we are powerless to stop it? Or is that we just shake in our boots at the thought of ghosts in general? We take haunted houses to task on this week's episode for all the years of torture, getting down to the spine-tingling truth of it all. We also share our thought...

X-Men: Apocalypse begins in 3600 BC, as En Sabah Nur (Apocalypse, as we come to know him) is attempting to move his consciousness and powers to a new body, one that possesses the power of rapid healing, so that it can be added to his collection of abilities. While this happens he is to be protected by his four greatest warriors who unfortunately fail, but not before the transition is complete just...

Over the course of cinema history, there have been more than a few missteps in terms of casting. Whether it's a starring or supporting role, which actor plays the part is almost as integral to a film's success as the story or the special effects. It only takes one bad choice to completely derail a film. This week we take a look at the worst of the worst in movie casting mistakes. From Anakin Skywa...

Every summer, millions of us flock to the theaters to experience 'something'. What are we looking for exactly, and why does it seem like summer is the optimal season for the most entertaining films of the year? Is that even still the case? On this episode of The HO, we discuss what it is we love about the summer movie season - is it the crowd, or the special effects, or is it just the overall expe...

  For this special episode, we dive head-first into the world of Marvel's Captain America: Civil War! From the heart of Queens to deep in Wakanda, we discuss every aspect of the film, including directors Joe and Anthony Russo, as well as both new and reimagined characters like Spider-Man and Black Panther. There is much to discuss, so join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of...

Aaron sat down to talk with director Fernando Lebrija on his new film, Sundown. What went into the production, why he chose to film a teen sex comedy in the heart of Mexico, and some fun behind-the-scenes details. Find out more information on Sundown by visiting SundownMovie.com High school seniors Logan and Blake prepare for an EPIC Spring Break as they travel to the beautiful and exotic Mexican...

We all love movies and television, and some of us take it further than is humanly possible as we obsessively collect every possible item that bares our favorite movie or its logo on it. Why do we obsessively collect so much and, more importantly, what are our favorite collectibles? Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider. Discussed on this episode of...

Do you remember that song from that one movie? The one that came on the radio as soon as you left the theater, causing you to crank the dial all the way up, drop the windows down and scream out of your window in the vicinity of random strangers? THAT'S the song we're talking about this week, as we dive into what we consider to be the greatest original film song of all-time. Is it Purple Rain? Mayb...

Don’t you love it when you are watching your favorite television show, and your favorite character gets him or herself into a predicament that you just know they will wiggle themselves out of…and then they DIE?! Oh, we’ve all been there. The RAGE that seeps through your pores, the visceral reaction to the fact that a character you have spent tens of hours becoming attached to has just been forever...

The horror anthology, Holidays , has recently released on VOD and in this special episode, Aaron sits down with Producer / Director Adam Mortimer and Star Jocelin Donahue to discuss their new film. HOLIDAYS is an anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on some of the most iconic and beloved holidays of all time by challenging our folklore, traditions and assumptions. The...

Disney has been the crown jewel of animation for decades, providing family after family with countless hours of laughter, heart, and joy. Beginning with Snow White, Walt Disney began a legacy that remains unrivaled, and this week, The Hollywood Outsider celebrates his legacy. This week’s topic brings back one of our most popular segments: The Movie Battle Royale! 8 movies enter our cinematic ring...

Who hasn’t been sitting around bored one day and planned out a heist? Come on! Everyone wishes they could be a part of a heist, but then the thought of spending a bit too much time behind bars catches up to us and we settle for watching them on television or in movies. Well, this week, we’re doing it! Each host is compiling their perfect heist team to steal a priceless object from another. The rul...

It seems like things keep going darker these days, and even Disney animated films like Zootopia are tackling harsh topics like diversity. Meanwhile Star Wars, Marvel and DC pump out numerous films that the entire family goes to where there is constant wanton destruction. That brings us to our topic – What constitutes a family film in 2016? When you take the kids, mom, grandma, whomever – What does...

Bruce Wayne has been personally affected by the effects of Man of Steel, so much so that he worries about Superman's legacy on our planet. As he grows increasingly leery of Superman's role on Earth as an almost God-like figure, he decides to take matters into his own hands, showing a God what it feels like to be a man. At the same time, Lex Luthor has burst on the scene with a mysterious agenda th...

The South by Southwest Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Every 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 deep into the heart of the film festival portion, and even deeper into the films themselves. There are well over 100 films, do...

Crazy is one of the hardest words to define, mostly because it means so many different things to so many people. What unnerves one of us might not even bother another, while society might consider a certain behavior insane while we completely understand it. So what IS crazy to us? When it comes to movies and television, there are numerous characters to consider and we could honestly spend hours ju...