The Hollywood Outsider

This week on The Hollywood Outsider we discuss some interesting updates on the newest Film and TV news (Expendables 2 getting a PG-13 treatment, an upcoming ‘Back to the Future’ spinoff, George Lucas’ retirement, Oscar’s Best Pic noms, and much more) and a few new trailers (Detachment, Resident Evil: Retribution, and Jeff Who Lives At Home). Justin tries to ‘Stump the HO’ before we talk about what...

This week on The Hollywood Outsider we discuss the recent Golden Globe winners, some interesting updates on the newest Film and TV news (why are theater owners pissed at Disney; the Hunger Games sequel already has a release date; what’s next for Joss Whedon after The Avengers; a Fantastic Four reboot in the works; which classic film is getting the Prequel TV treatmen; and much more) and a few new...

‘The Devil Inside’ gets reviewed on this week’s Hollywood Outsider. We also look at the most recent Film and TV news (what’s George Clooney stealing now; Tim Burton and Robert Downey Jr. together?; what’s up with a Bridesmaids sequel; what’s going on with the Star Wars live-action series; Frank Darabont, where have you gone; and much more) and a few new trailers (ATM, The Five Year Engagement and...

We’re closing the book on 2011 with our picks for the best films of the year, as well as the 1st Annual Hollywood Outsider (HO) awards for our own carefully selected categories. We also have more than a few surprise returning guests dropping by to give their thoughts on what the past year had to offer and, as always, we close out with our own version of outtakes. A very special, and FUN, episode o...

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, We Bought A Zoo and War Horse get reviewed on this week’s edition of the Hollywood Outsider. We also look at the most recent Film & TV news (is that REALLY what Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey are up to; what’s next for the Zombieland director; Will Ferrel and Zach Galifianakis together; what direction will American Horror Story take next season; and much...

Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows and Girl With the Dragon Tattoo get reviewed on this week’s edition of the Hollywood Outsider. We look at the most recent Film & TV news (Sequel news on the Bond films, Fast 6 and even Top Gun?; what happens if you pirate films nowadays; Golden Globes tidbits; what asinine show is making a return; and much more) and a few new trailers (Dark Knight Rises anyone? Orr...

This week we look at upcoming releases: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol; The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo; War Horse; The Darkest Hour and The Adventures of TinTin. We also discuss the most recent Film & TV news (Dark Knight Rises plot details; sequel news; what’s next forHarrison Ford and Angelina Jolie; Netflix expanding again; the new GI Joe Retaliation and Men In Black 3 trailers;and more)....

This week we’re looking ahead to releases Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows & Chipmunks 3. We also look at the most recent Film and TV news (a 24 movie on the way; Sequel news on Hangover, Transformers, Grown Ups, Star Trek and others; a new role for Will Smith; why are Alec Baldwin & David Fincher so mad?; and much more). Justin does his best to ‘Stump the HO’ before we talk about what’s catching...

This week we’re reviewing Hugo and The Muppets, we take a look at the upcoming December 9th releases (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; The Sitter; Young Adult; New Year’s Eve), as well as what’s catching our eye on television this week. We also look at the most recent film & TV news (Is Christian Bale done with Batman; casting news for Tom Hanks, Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Liev Schreiber and other...

This week we’re reviewing Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and we’ve brought a Twilight fan aboard for fair representation, we take a quick look at the upcoming December 2nd releases (Shame, Sleeping Beauty), as well as what’s catching our eye on television this week. We also look at the most recent film & TV news (what’s new for The Rock, Scorsese and Chris Evans; A Munsters reboot; is Hugh Grant...

For this special edition of The Hollywood Outsider, Aaron sits down for an exclusive interview with renowned author, playwright, actor and Hollywood acting coach, Chambers Stevens. Chambers has coached some of the most influential young actors of their respective generations and is now in the process of spreading the word of Sandcastle Publishing’s Chambie Awards, which Sandcastle named in honor o...

This week we’re reviewing Immortals, taking a look at the upcoming November 23rd releases (Arthur Christmas, A Dangerous Method, Hugo and The Muppets), as well as what’s catching our eye on television this week. We also look at the most recent film & TV news (what’s new for Tim Burton & Kristen Stewart; a Dr. Who film?; is Brad Pitt retiring; new Friday and Star Trek flicks; Prime Suspect and Comm...

This week we’re reviewing Tower Heist and taking a look at upcoming Nov. 18th releases (The Descendants, Happy Feet 2 and of course, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1). Before we get to those: Brian, Justin & Aaron take a look at the most recent film and TV news (where IS Waldo; what’s up with the new Bond film; 300 Part 2?; what the hell was Brett Ratner thinking; A Hannibal TV series?; 24: India; a...

This week we’re reviewing In Time, taking a look at the upcoming Nov. 9th release J. Edgar and the Nov. 11th releases Immortals, Jack & Jill and 11-11-11, as well as what’s catching our eye on television this week. Before we get to those: Brian, Justin & Aaron take a look at the most recent film and TV news (sad news with Expendables 2; how much does a movie ticket cost now; who did J.K. Rowling s...

It’s lucky Episode 13 of The Hollywood Outsider and this week we’re reviewing Paranormal Activity 3, taking a look at the upcoming Nov. 4th releases (A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas, Tower Heist, Killing Bono and The Son of No One) and what’s catching our eye on television this week. Before we get to those we take a look at the most recent film and TV news (are The Stand, Akira and Battlestar Gala...

On Episode 12 of The Hollywood Outsider, we look at the most recent film & TV news; including Taken 2 gets its plot, what we thought of The Walking Dead premiere, what’s going on with the Twilight Zone, Lone Ranger and Transformer films, what Downey, Jr. had to say about Mel Gibson, as well as the most recent trailers (American Pie Reunion, This Means War and London Boulevard). Brian & Justin take...

This week, on Episode 11 of The Hollywood Outsider, we look at the most recent film & TV news; including casting news as Robert Downey Jr eyes another franchise, ESPN saying goodbye to Hank Williams due to his offhanded comments, Netflix ditching Qwikster, A Zorro reboot, as well as the most recent trailers (The Raven, Young Adult and, of course, The Avengers). Aaron reviews ‘Real Steel’ before a...

Welcome to Episode 10 of The Hollywood Outsider. On this week’s show, we discuss some of the most recent film & TV news; including a fond farewell to an industry pioneer, a resurrection of Arrested Development and The Twilight Zone, DiCaprio’s inner Bourne, what show was the first cancelled from this fall season and finally look at the newest trailers to hit the web and if those films look worth y...

It is Episode 9 of The Hollywood Outsider and we are finally starting our decent into Halloween. It might be early, but there is plenty to talk about. This week we look at some of the newer films and trailers coming out, news (including what Sony is doing to theaters in regards to 3D, sequel tidbits including a new Shining book and Wanted film) before reviewing ‘A Dolphin’s Tale’ and discussing ne...

In Episode 8 of The Hollywood Outsider, The HO crew welcomes guest Tyler Seever to the show. We talk new trailer and movie news before discussing next week’s coming releases (including 50/50, What’s Your Number, Dream House, Courageous and Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil), Aaron attempts to ‘Stump The HO’ before a quick trailer break. This week, the ‘From the Outside In’ topic is ‘Our Favorite Cinema Gun F...

In Episode 7 of the Hollywood Outsider, we talk new trailer and movie news before reviewing the new release ‘Contagion’. After discussing next weeks coming releases (including Abduction, Killer Elite and Moneyball), Brian makes his mark by attempting to ‘Stump The HO’ before a quick trailer break. On our extended ‘From The Outside In’ segment, we spend this week diving into the Fall TV Season. Wit...

In Episode 6 of the Hollywood Outsider, we discuss the newest trailer and movie news before reviewing the recent release ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’. After discussing next weeks coming releases, Justin gets a chance to show his film genius with our quick trivia segment ‘Stump The HO’. Our ‘From The Outside In’ topic this week is ‘Movie Experiences That Blew Our Minds’ as well as a quick explanat...

In Episode 5 of the Hollywood Outsider, we run through some current movie news before reviewing the recent releases Fright Night and Conan the Barbarian. After discussing next weeks upcoming releases, Scott puts his own spin on ‘Does It Make Me A Sally?’ before a quick trailer break. Our ‘From The Outside In’ topic this week is ‘A Night Out At the Theater: What’s it going to take to get us there?’...

In Episode 4 of The Hollywood Outsider, we take on our usual format of new releases, what’s coming up & movie news.  Our topic this week is ‘The Hollywood Hype Machine - Are We Seeing Too Much?’.  Aaron puts his stamp on ‘Does It Make Me A Sally?’ and we finish out the episode with our Flashback DVD/Blu Ray picks of the week as well as, thanks to a very inebriated Scott, an extended edition of out...

In Episode 3 of The Hollywood Outsider, we take on the weeks upcoming releases, how Apes and Smurfs are conquering the Box Office as well as numerous news items including looks at 5 newly released trailers and some recently announced projects. Our weekly topic is ‘Remakes: Is Hollywood Creatively Bankrupt?’.  Brian takes a stab at a new segment called ‘Does It Make Me A Sally?’ (seems like a rheto...