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Cobra Kai Finale, Captain America: Brave New World, Reacher 3, Goonies 2, The Unbreakable Boy, Cleaner

The Hollywood Outsider

Release Date: 02/20/2025

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On this episode of  podcast, Marvel's Thunderbolts* has finally hit theaters, and we have a lot to say about this one. Does it reinvigorate the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Does Florence Pugh have the knack to leave the MCU into the next phase? Is it deeper than simply Marvel's Suicide Squad? We dive deep into the kickoff to the   Also on this week's podcast: new movies for Miami Vice and Brad Pitt, Star Wars nonsense, and our topic this week is what the hell are the spoiler rules these days? When is it ok to say anything, if ever? There is something for everyone this week, so...

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On this episode of  podcast, it is time to celebrate! Over 14 years, 7 hosts (Aaron Peterson, John Davenport, Amanda Sink, Troy Heinritz, Scott Clark, and Brian Williams), 3 cruises – that’s right, we have an Alaskan cruise coming in 2026 ( as space is limited), interviews from Neil deGrasse Tyson to Tony Hawk to Jack Reacher himself, 23 various podcast award nominations, and one trophy for the Best Podcast in TV and FILM AND now, officially, 600 Episodes. We have always done this show for you guys, but this one’s for us. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 2:12:36) Episode 600...

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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, these are exciting times we have! Not only do we get so say hello to our new Captain America in his Brave New World, but we also are getting a Goonies sequel, AND we finally have to say goodbye to Cobra Kai. This is a packed episode!

First up, we dive into major movie and TV news with the announcement that it is no longer a rumor, a Goonies sequel is moving forward with Steven Spielberg producing. Plus, He-Man finally gets a plot description and it's essentially the reverse of the 80s version. Finally, Dungeons and Dragons is getting a TV series that is not connected to the Chris Pine movie in any way. 

Then we move on to spoiler-free reviews where we discuss our thoughts on two films that release on February 21st: The Unbreakable Boy and Cleaner, as well as Reacher Season 3 which releases on February 20th. There is a ton to watch in theaters and at home these days. 

There's still more show after that! Captain America: Brave New World has been unleashed on the world, and boy do we have thoughts! Does Anthony Mackie live up to the shield? Does the villain carry any weight? Is Marvel back on track? These answers and more as we dive into our latest spoilercast. 

Last, but certainly not least, Aaron and Troy say goodbye to one of their favorite franchises with Cobra Kai! It has been a bittersweet ride that has finally come to an end, and we have so many thoughts on how it all wrapped up. Was it perfection? Let's find out. If you want to watch the panel Aaron hosted with Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, you will find the link below. 

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