The Hollywood Outsider

We have all see those films where someone new moves in, or comes knocking at the door, or starts babysitting, or we have a torrid affair with…and they seem awfully normal. Then, as the movie unfolds, we realize they are as crazy as the day is long and need to be put down with a quickness. On this episode of The HO, we are discussing these seemingly normal psychos; what terrifies them about us and...

Turning a television series into a film is never an easy task, nor is it any easier to turn a film into a TV series. So which has ultimately proven more successful? This is the basis for this week's 'From the Outside In' topic. We also throw out our own personal favorites in both iterations.  Here is a list of what we also discuss on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Our...

Adaptations of other works are often difficult. Translating to film from a novel or a musical can be an arduous task. For this episode of our show, we look at film adaptations and what works versus what doesn't. When should filmmakers embellish and when should they remain faithful to the source material? Listen in and find out! Here is a list of what we discuss on this episode of The Hollywood Out...

Science Fiction is always a hefty topic here at The Hollywood Outsider, and this special episode is no different. There is no way to capture the entirety of sci-fi TV in one podcast, so join us as we discuss classic science fiction television in contrast with that which we see today. Touching on classics such as Doctor Who, The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Quantum Leap and many others - this is one e...

2015 Movies and TV are the topic of discussion for Episode 171 of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast! What will the upcoming year bring us? What are we most excited about? What scares us? If that isn't enough, we're also doling out The 4th Annual HO Awards! Our version of the best from last year, as well as some discussion on what went right and what went wrong for film and TV in 2014.  Here is a list...

2015 is upon us! What better way to ring in the new year than to celebrate The Best of The Hollywood Outsider for 2014?! Not our personal favorites, mind you, each of these selections were chosen by our listeners which makes this THE compilation of The HO!  We cap the episode off with an extended helping of outtakes. Enjoy! The topics discussed on this compilation episode of The Hollywood Outsider...

The Hobbit Trilogy is now complete, so what did we think? For this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, Aaron and Brian are joined by GuiltyFilm's Kevin McKee to discuss all things Hobbitsis. The series as a whole, special effects, favorite moments, and even a bit on the evolution of Peter Jackson as a director. This is one podcast that is nothing short of precioussssssssss.  Here is a list...

What is the worst movie ever made? So many people debate this, and there is really no right answer. It is a topic we have never discussed definitively, so for this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we are laying our cards on the table as to what WE think the worst movie ever made is and why. In addition, we share some of our listener picks. Listen in, some of these are a treat! Here is a list of...

For the first time in our show's run, we're doing a Christmas episode! That's right, for this very special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, Scott and Aaron sit down to a tasty helping of nog, stoke the fire, and discuss Christmas films, specials, and even talk a little about their own personal Christmas traditions. A fun, sweet, and oddly deep episode of The Hollywood Outsider.  Discussed on thi...

The term Trilogy has been thrown around for decades. So what really keeps films from being a trilogy, versus just three movies in the same series? That's what we're discussing on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast. What defines a trilogy, what do our listeners think is the greatest trilogy of all time, as well as our personal picks. A great topic for another fun episode. Here is a list...

Swords, Sandals, Zombies and Star Wars! These are all up for discussion on this week's Hollywood Outsider Podcast. Swords and Sandals films, are they still relevant? What is it about this genre that has lasted so long? We also discuss the one teaser to rule the internet - Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Does it really show us anything new? What is up with that lightsaber? Is that droid just a soccer...

While we take a break from our weekly episode for the holidays, we offer up a compilation of some of the more popular topics from earlier this year. Disaster movies, despicable characters, movie monologues, and even a little love! We cap the episode off with an extended helping of outtakes. Enjoy!  The topics discussed on this compilation episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Dis...

The Babadook  stars Essie Davis as Amelia, a lonely mother forced to confront her increasingly troubled son Samuel, who claims he is being tormented by a monster sprung to life through his pop-up book. As they realize that escape is not an option, Amelia and Sam are forced to confront the horror known only as...The Babadook. Jennifer Kent  is the writer and director of the new film, The Babadook....

Television has changed enormously over the last decade, but there is one thing that will never change: There will always be annoying characters. For this episode, we decided to discuss some of the more annoying and idiotic characters on television. Who they are and why we loathe them is this week's topic. Also discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast: Our topic this...

Dystopian nightmares have been a stomping ground for films and television for decades now. What would we do if life as we knew it came to a screeching halt? Would we change our ways? Could we survive without electricity, running water, or even internet? This week we take a look at these films and determine whom, exactly, would be the right person to lead us through the wastelands. Also discussed o...

Sequels are pretty common these days. Almost every successful film gets one, sometimes a long time after the last film was released. On this week's Hollywood Outsider Podcast, we discuss when is it TOO long? When have the characters or plots grown stale, when has that 'moment' for another film passed? Listen to this episode and find out! Also discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Mov...

Space Exploration in Film and Television has been popular for decades. Why do we remain so obsessed with 'What's out there'? As Christopher Nolan's Interstellar prepares to take off in theaters, we discuss these great fictional explorers and what makes the subject of space so infinitely fascinating. We also put together our own version of The Right Stuff with our Space Explorers Dream Team! Also d...

  The Wolves of Savin Hill director John Beaton Hill drops in to this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast to discuss his new film, now playing in film festivals around the country. John joins Aaron for a conversation on overcoming his personal struggles to write and direct his first feature film, casting, the film circuit scene, and even what it was like to win the prestigious Chris...

It's Dealer's Choice on this week's Hollywood Outsider as we let all of YOU, the listeners, determine our topics! We haven't done this free-wheeling topic of choice in quite some time, so we thought we would unleash the flood gates and give all of you exactly what you want! Some deep questions, a few hilarious ones, and definitely some that might be deemed inappropraite - it's an all-together fun...

Women In Horror is the topic of this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast. Justin and Aaron are joined by guests Amanda and Eliyanna to discuss how women in films, specifically horror films, have evolved throughout the years. From the early days of the black and white classics, such as Psycho, to the 'Last Girl' and revenge fantasy films of the 70's, all the way to modern times with S...

Every year, we here at The HO like to take a little time and discuss a topic that really hits the core of one of our favorite annual holidays: Halloween! This year, we are broaching a topic we've never really discussed before. Sure, we have talked about our favorite horrific moments in film. We've even discussed what are some of our favorite horror flicks. This time, we are talking about what REAL...

Our topic this week: Men on a Mission films. What were the best and worst missions, leaders, and what missions would we take on? Upcoming releases Fury, The Book of Life, The Best of Me, Men Women and Children Spoiler-free reviews of Annabelle, Gone Girl, Horns, The Canal, and Rampage: Capital Punishment The latest in Movie and TV News including: Ghostbusters 3 is for sure happening this time, Twi...

Actor Rupert Evans is our guest for this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider! The Canal, on VOD and at  limited theaters on October 10th, stars Evans as David, a film archivist who discovers several murders took place  at his home over a century ago. With the additional news of his wife having an affair, David begins a horrible  descent into madness. Rupert joins Aaron to discuss the film an...

Horror is one of the most long-standing genres in film history. For decades, we have loved being scared. Some of those films have left us with our own personal boogeymen. Those killers or monsters who still haunt our nightmares long after the credits have rolled. This week, we are talking about these SOB's! Which one has scared us the most, as well as which one was never really scary to begin with...

The Walking Dead Season 4 is the focus of this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast! Join us as we take a look back at all of Season 4, from life at the prison to traversing the tracks en route to Terminus. Is Rick a leader now? Are we finally ok with Carl? What is the deal with Lizzie? Is Carol the new favorite character? All of this and much more as we recap the entire fourth season...