The Hollywood Outsider

We have spoiler-free reviews of The Amazing Spider-Man and Magic Mike this week; We discuss upcoming releases Ice Age: Continental Drift, Red Lights and The Imposter; taking a look at the new Jack Reacher and Man With The Iron Fists trailers; and our From the Outside In topic this week is ‘Our Most Annoying Film Cliches’. We also discuss the latest movie and TV news (there’s a Raging Bull 2?; what...

This week on The HO: We discuss upcoming releases The Amazing Spider-Man, Katy Perry: Part of Me and Savages; we review recent releases Brave and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, take a look at the new Taken 2 trailer, as well as Alex Cross and Dredd. Our From the Outside In topic this week: Is Television News Coming To An End? We also discuss the latest movie and TV news (Who is Viggo going to pla...

This week on The HO: Upcoming releases Magic Mike, Ted and Madea’s Witness Protection - which is going to be our HO pick of the week; we review recent releases Rock of Ages and That’s My Boy, take a look at the new Resident Evil trailer as well as a little independent film that might catch your eye. Our From the Outside In topic this week: What films are we most looking forward to for the 2nd half...

Upcoming releases Brave and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, our thoughts on Ridley Scott’s latest Prometheus, looks at the recent Flight and Wreck-It Ralph trailers are all on tap for this weeks episode. Our From the Outside In topic this week: Spoilers - What is giving away too much of a film? We also discuss the latest movie and TV news (Stephen King’s IT getting a big screen remake; who was jus...

We’re reviewing Snow White and the Huntsman this week. We take a look at the upcoming releases That’s My Boy, Rock of Ages and Your Sister’s Sister, A Les Miserables trailer and thoughts on the Hatfield and McCoy TV event. On our From the Outside In topic this week: A listener’s topic suggestion on if there are any actors/directors/producers who would turn you away from a film you would otherwise...

Men in Black 3 and Chernobyl Diaries get reviewed, we look at the upcoming release Prometheus, what IS this Great Gatsby trailer and on our From the Outside In topic this week: Is 3D and Test Screenings Ruining Movies? We also discuss the latest movie and TV news (including Bradley Cooper venturing back to the military; which franchise is Anthony Hopkins joining now; a couple of classic films bein...

Battleship and The Dictator get reviewed this week, we look at upcoming releases Snow White and the Huntsman, Pirahna 3DD and Battlefield America as well as the hot new trailer for the new Bond flick ‘Skyfall’ and the House series finale. We also discuss the latest movie and TV news including interesting new movies for Melissa McCarthy and Elizabeth Banks; Gabriel Byrne heads back to TV; a new Hig...

Dark Shadows, God Bless America, Fall TV and what we can look forward to - Just some of what we’re talking about this week. We look at upcoming releases Men In Black 3D and Chernobyl Diaries, as well as the latest movie and TV news ( and much more). Justin tries to ‘Stump the HO’, Brian thinks his ‘What’s THIS Movie?’ clip is REALLY hard, and Aaron suggests a new ‘Flashback DVD’ for you to enjoy....

Marvel’s The Avengers has conquered the world and the HO’s have assembled to review it, spoiler free! We also manage to discuss upcoming releases (Battleship, The Dictator and What To Expect When You’re Expecting) as well as the latest movie and TV news (What is going on with summer blockbusters Prometheus and Neighborhood Watch; is Sam Raimi losing his own franchise; what exactly IS James Cameron...

As we prepare for ‘Avengers’ domination, we review ‘The Raven’, take a quick look at ‘Goon’, as well as look at upcoming releases ‘Dark Shadows’, ‘God Bless America’, ‘Girl In Progress’ and ‘Hick’. We also discuss the latest movie and TV news (Universal turns 100..and has another reboot in mind; new sequel news; what’s going on with Daredevil; the gift Fox is giving its geeky followers; and more)....

We review ‘Think Like A Man’ this week, as well as look at upcoming releases ‘The Avengers’, ‘Mother’s Day’ and ‘LOL’. We also discuss the latest movie and TV news (which actor was cast as Noah; what franchise might Guy Pearce be joining; you’ll never believe which famous actor is joining the Machete sequel; and more). Scott does double duty with ‘Stump the HO’ as well as picks this week’s ‘What’s...

We review ‘Cabin in the Woods’ and ‘Lockout’ this week, as well as look at upcoming releases ‘Five-Year Engagement’, ‘The Pirates’, ‘The Raven’ and ‘Safe’. As always, we discuss the latest movie and TV news (Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck…together?; What TV show is getting an adaptation now; a new JFK film; last minute Avengers filming; and more). Justin does his best to ‘Stump the HO’, Brian p...

We review ‘American Reunion’ and ‘Titanic 3D’ this week, Justin catches up on ‘Hunger Games’ and we look at upcoming releases ‘Chimpanzee’, ‘Think Like A Man’ and ‘The Lucky One’. As always, we discuss the newest Film and TV news (Tom Hanks playing Disney; Taylor Lautner and Adam Sandler…together; what is Universal doing with Mummy; and more). Brian resides to ‘Stump the HO’, Aaron offers up a new...

We review ‘Wrath of the Titans’ this week, Justin finally lets us know his view on John Carter and we look at upcoming releases ‘Cabin In the Woods’, ‘Lockout’ and ‘The Three Stooges’. As always, we discuss the newest Film and TV news (Anchorman 2 and other sequel news; Roland Emmerich getting another shot at blowing up the white house; what are James Cameron and Michael Bay up to now; and more)....

On this special edition of The HO Podcast, we are going to talk about all things ‘Game of Thrones’. Not in place of our regular show, this is just a special bonus for fans of GoT. As Season 2 nears its debut, we discuss what is ‘Game of Thrones’, who are all these oddly named folk, what the hell is actually going on, where we left off inSeason 1 and most importantly - where does it go from here? W...

We review ‘Hunger Games’ this week as well as look at upcoming releases ‘American Reunion’ and ‘Titanic 3D’. As always, we discuss the newest Film and TV news (who was cast in the new Carrie remake; what classic literature characters are next to be ‘reimagined’; who have the Wachowskis found for their leads in Jupiter Ascending; Glee stunt casting; and more). Brian is determined to ‘Stump the HO’,...

We review ‘21 Jump Street’ this week. We also take a look at the upcoming releases ‘Mirror Mirror’ and that sequel we’re not sure was needed ‘Wrath of the Titans. As always, we also discuss the newest Film and TV news (another Cat in the Hat movie?; which franchise the WWE is looking to resurrect; how much did John Carter set Disney back; Michael Bay decides to screw up another franchise; Walking...

As some of you may or may not know, our own illustrious HOst, Justin Macumber, is officially a published author. As Justin has many fans of the HO Podcast, as well as through his other endeavors, we decided to sit down with Mr. Macumber and talk about how he got into writing, and especially…what is Haywire? A good interview and an even better book. Click the link above and check it out. If you hav...

We review ‘John Carter’ this week. We also take a look at upcoming release ‘The Hunger Games’, the newest Film and TV news (an N.W.A. movie; the Dark Tower film might finally be moving forward; a Garbage Pail kids movie…sincerely; what WalMart is doing to entice DVD buyers; and much more). Scott tries to ‘Stump the HO’, we offer up a new ‘What’s THIS Movie?’ clip before we dive onto The Couch and...

We review ‘Friends With Kids’and ‘Project X’ this week. We also take a look at Upcoming Releases (21 Jump Street and Jeff Lives At Home), the newest Film and TV news (a making of Psycho film; new sequel news; is Keanu making another Bill and Ted flick; AMC getting sued over snack prices; what’s going on with American Horror Story, Justified and others; and much more) and a couple new trailers (Fra...

We review ‘Act of Valor’ and ‘Wanderlust’ as well as take a look at ‘This Means War’ this week. We also take a look at Upcoming March 9th Releases (John Carter, A Thousand Words and Silent House), the newest Film and TV news (A Vacation reboot; a new Hercules film starring The Rock; new film for James Franco and Jonah Hill; a look at why Harvey Weinstein is so upset at the MPAA; and more.) and a f...

We review ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ and ‘The Vow’ this week as we hit Episode 30 of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast (Yes, we meant to spell the title that way). We also take a look at Upcoming Releases (Project X, The Lorax, Being Flynn), the newest Film and TV news (I Am Legend 2; what’s next for Johnny Depp, The Rock and Mark Wahlberg; Paramount sues over the new Godfather book; Dennis Q...

Aaron may be in Hawaii, but that doesn’t stop him from joining in on this week’s episode of The Hollywood Outsider. This week in news, we discuss a possible upcoming Ridley Scott Project, the newly released trailer for ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’, and the cancellation of ‘House’. Scott attempts to ‘Stump the HO’ before we talk about what’s catching our eye on TV, upcoming Blu Ray / DVD relea...

We review ‘Chronicle’ this week as well as look at New Releases (Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance; The Secret World of Arrietty; This Means War), the newest Film and TV news (what’s next for Denzel; is there a Machete sequel in the works; Wolverine 2 news; A Wedding Crasher’s reunion; and much more) and a few new trailers (looking at the Super Bowl spots as well as that spiffy new Amazing Spider-M...

This week on The HO Podcast we look at Feb 10 Releases (Safe House, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, The Vow and Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace 3D) the newest Film and TV news (what’s next for Clint Eastwood, Rooney Mara, Liam Neeson and Joe Carnahan; sequel news on Captain America, X-Men: First Class and Riddick; what’s up with The X-Factor; A new Ferris Bueller?; and much more) and a...