Game Time, Iconic Actors, Revamping Ratings, Movie Innuendo, and Let's See Where This Goes
Release Date: 08/08/2025
Game Time, Iconic Actors, Revamping Ratings, Movie Innuendo, and Let's See Where This Goes
The Hollywood Outsider
On this episode of podcast, we take a break from the norm and bring a pair of Original Hollywood Outsiders - Scott and Brian - back to the podcast for reflection on iconic actors in the 21st century, should the ratings system be revamped, and then a host of games and hilarity like Movie Innuendo and Let's See Where This Goes. We hope you has much fun listening as we did recording this special episode! Discussed on this episode Listen to our true crime podcast, , now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus...
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Comic-Con 2025, The Naked Gun, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps Saves the MCU
The Hollywood Outsider
On this episode of podcast, we head back to San Diego to look at SDCC, aka and debate the biggest news to drop out of Hall H and other locales such as: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, IT: Welcome to Derry, Predator: Badlands, Peacemaker, Rick and Morty, Spartacus: House of Ashur, , Coyote vs. Acme, and much more. All this, plus a report from Kyle Nolan with , who was live on the ground at this year's San Diego Comic-Con! Then, parody makes a triumphant return with Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun, and we debate if Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps was enough to...
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The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25 Years: Part Two - TV Shows
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On this episode of podcast, we are at the quarter mark of this century and it is time to reflect. We decided to break this introspective look back at our favorite movies and TV shows between 2000 and 2025 into two episodes, with both narrowing our focus down to our favorites within this time frame, as well as listener Top 10s. As the year goes, we will discuss other aspects of these past years, but for now, let's begin. This is The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25 Years: Part One - The Movies Discussed on this episode The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25 Years: Part Two...
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The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25 Years: Part One - The Movies
The Hollywood Outsider
On this episode of podcast, we are at the quarter mark of this century and it is time to reflect. We decided to break this introspective look back at our favorite movies and TV shows between 2000 and 2025 into two episodes, with both narrowing our focus down to our favorites within this time frame, as well as listener Top 10s. As the year goes, we will discuss other aspects of these past years, but for now, let’s begin. This is The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25 Years: Part One – The Movies Discussed on this episode The Best Movies and TV Shows of the Past 25 Years:...
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SUPERMAN Review, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Phase 5, and AMC Theater Ads
The Hollywood Outsider
On this episode of podcast, LOOK UP! In the sky! It's a bird...it's a plane...it's James Gunn's SUPERMAN! David Corenswet dons the red booty shorts and cape for yet another reinvention of DC's classic flying boy scout as he battles negativity, the memory of Henry Cavill, and Nicholas Hoult's devious Lex Luthor in a massive reinvention of the DC Universe (DCU). Rachel Brosnahan joins in as Lois Lane to round out a stellar cast in James Gunn's attempt to revitalize the superhero genre at the box office. Does it work? Listen and find out! Not only is DC Studios reinventing their entire...
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Jurassic World Rebirth Review and Spoilercast
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On this episode of podcast, it's time to rumble in the jungle as we had back to Jurassic Park, sorry, for a reinvention of the franchise. For this latest reinvention, Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali are mercenaries who accompany scientist Jonathan Bailey to a forbidden island overrun by dinosaurs (as well as a few experiments) while they hunt down dino DNA for the purpose of saving lives. Gareth Edwards directs with an obvious love for the original film based on Michael Crichton's classic novel. So let's head back into the park for a review and discussion on Jurassic World...
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Evolution of Summer Blockbusters and JAWS at 50
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On this episode of podcast, JAWS celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, and therefore felt it was a great time to explore the evolution of summer blockbusters. For anyone that was not aware, Jaws is the film that kickstarted the entire concept of summer blockbusters. It created a new focus for studios and movie theaters, a window of time to optimize the films with the largest budgets and greatest potential for success. We debate how ratings affected blockbusters, animation dominance, franchises, the sheer lack of original blockbusters, and much more. Also on this week's...
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What Makes A Great TV Dad, How To Train Your Dragon
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On this episode of podcast, let's debate what it takes to make a great TV dad. Is it discipline? Communication? Hilarity? The ability to be a friend? As we encroach yet another Father's Day, we felt it was an apropos time to dive into the well of TV dads and dissect what truly makes them stand out for all of us. Also on this week's podcast: Our spoiler-free review of How To Train Your Dragon, Goonies, Cocoon, and Back to the Future all turn 40, Upcoming Attractions, and we share thoughts on MobLand, Stick, and Dept. Q. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 14:38) Opening |...
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Fan Goggles, Ballerina, Marvel Woes, Karate Kid: Legends, Bring Her Back
The Hollywood Outsider
On this episode of podcast, let's talk about fan goggles. Do you know what fan goggles are? They are that layer or protection many fans wear that insulate us from the obvious defects or issues with our favorite movies and TV shows. We all have blinders in some capacity and to varying degrees. Star Wars, Marvel, Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, all of the major franchises have fans of this ilk, so what does it mean? How do we get around it? Are fan goggles really that bad if you truly enjoy something? Also on this week's podcast: Our spoiler-free review of Ballerina: From the World of John...
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The 2010s - The Best in Film and Television
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On this week’s episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are discussing a decade’s worth of film and television content. We know – it’s a lot. Reflecting on the past decade in film and television, our top 10 films and TV shows that released 2010-2019, as well as listener picks for the Top 10 in film and television. Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 54:05) The 2010s - Best in Film (54:06 – 1:30:31) The 2010s - Best in Television | Listener Top 10 Listen to our true crime podcast, , now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and...
info_outlineOn this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a break from the norm and bring a pair of Original Hollywood Outsiders - Scott and Brian - back to the podcast for reflection on iconic actors in the 21st century, should the ratings system be revamped, and then a host of games and hilarity like Movie Innuendo and Let's See Where This Goes. We hope you has much fun listening as we did recording this special episode!
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