On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of angels and demons. Why do we love this concept so much? Is it because of religious ideology? Is it simply because we love to be both hopeful and terrified? And what are the best interpretations of these characters in film?

Also this week, Netflix DVD coming to an end, Max begins, Star Trek: Section 31 and Galaxy Quest returns, our review of Evil Dead Rise, and another go-round of our game, How Do You Survive?

Discussed on this episode

• • (0:00 – 30:32) Streaming with Max, Netflix Ends, Star Trek: Section 31 and Galaxy Quest Returns
  • (30:33 – 47:17) Reviews: Evil Dead Rise | Recommendations
  • (47:18 – 1:17:09) From the Outside In: Angels and Demons
  • (1:17:10 – 1:31:10) How Do You Survive? - Evil Dead Edition
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our Movie Battle Royale returns! If you have never listened before, we take eight finalists from any genre - this time it is the year 1993 - and whittle them down until we come to one absolute winner, crowning that film as the greatest to ever exist in its respective genre! There are some fantastic films to choose from here as well, such as: Jurassic Park, Philadelphia, Army of Darkness, The Firm, The Fugitive, Demolition Man, Tombstone, Nightmare Before Christmas, Mrs. Doubtfire, Hocus Pocus, and so many more. So many gems, but only ONE winner of The Hollywood Outsider Movie Battle Royale!

Also this week, we discuss all of the details from the 2023 Star Wars Celebration, plus our review of the juggernaut that is Super Mario Brothers! All of this and much more on the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast.

Discussed on this episode

• • (0:00 – 28:04) Star Wars Celebration 2023
  • (28:05 – 34:38) Reviews: Super Mario Brothers
  • (34:39 – 1:45:38) The 1993 Movie Battle Royale
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Which Streaming Service is winning the war and which is dead on arrival?

Netflix continues to cancel shows, HBO MAX’s content future is uncertain, Paramount’s app is wonky, and whatever even is a Shudder? With streaming now dominating our living rooms we discuss who is winning the Streaming Wars, and which service is our most and least favorite. Plus some tips and tricks you may not have realized.

Also on this episode, Super Mario is here and animated so what other properties should get the animated treatment. Paley Fest LA has a few surprises, including some new Mandalorian info. We review the movie Paint, plus we take questions from you all the fans.

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 14:12)Opening and Properties We Want Animated
• (14:12 – 36:06)Paley Fest LA 2023 and Mandalorian News
• (36:06 – 44:08)Paint Review and Recent Recomendations
• (44:08 – 1:16:53)From The Outside In: Streaming Wars
• (1:16:53 – 1:28:57) Listener Questions?

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Who has does the best building of worlds and mythologies in your eyes?

With John Wick: Chapter 4 and Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves hitting theaters, we felt it was a perfect time to dive into what does it take for a film or TV series to excel at world building or creating a mythology? It's become much more prevalent these days as so many studios want their own expanded universes... but who does it the best? 

Also on this episode, Vertigo gets a remake, Jonathan Majors runs into trouble, PETA takes on Amazon, review of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and we take a bit of time to see which classes WE would be in that particular game, plus a lot more!

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 22:40) Opening | Vertigo Gets A Remake, Jonathan Majors Has An Issue, PETA Takes on Amazon
• (22:41 – 37:56) Reviews: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves | Recommendations 
• (37:57 – 1:12:35) From the Outside In: World Building and Mythologies
• (1:12:36 – 1:32:05) Dungeons and Dragons: Which Class Would We Be?
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The SXSW Film and TV Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. In a typical year, thousands of fans arrive in downtown Austin, TX to partake in a couple of weeks of great music, technology, and film. For this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we take you along for our annual deep dive into SXSW 2023, the heart of the SXSW Film and TV Festival portion, and even further into the films themselves.

Over the course of several days, the 2023 SXSW Film and TV Festival screened numerous features, TV premieres, many from first-time filmmakers (consisting of World Premieres, North American Premieres, and US Premieres), shorts, virtual reality exhibits, title design, and other works. These films were selected from thousands of overall submissions, and – while we can’t see them all – we have a nice sample to share with you of what came out of this stellar lineup of independent and popular films and television series. Over 25 films are on our docket this year, and we review them all (including Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, John Wick: Chapter 4, and Evil Dead Rise), as well as snippets from panels and a whole lot more!

So sit back and relax. You’re about to experience the SXSW Film and TV Festival from the comfort of your own home.

• Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast:

  • Thoughts on the 2023 SXSW Film and TV Festival
  • Reviews of over 25 films and episodic premieres screened at the festival, titles listed below
  • Our personal awards from the film festival
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What did you think of the 95th Annual Academy Awards?

For this special Oscars 2023 wrap-up, Aaron and Amanda are LIVE from SXSW 2023 to discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 95th Annual Academy Awards, including a noticeable lack of professional slapping.

The Academy Awards (“Oscars”) are the most prestigious awards in filmmaking and showcase some of the greatest talent and work in motion pictures for that running year. The nominees and winners are selected by majority vote from members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Ballots are cast by members from within the industry and, in most categories, represent the corresponding branch (ex.: actors nominate actors).

Discussed on this episode

• Oscars 2023 | The 95th Academy Awards winners, ceremony, and stand-out moments.
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Why do we love awful TV characters?

YOU just finished its fourth season, and people still LOOOOOOVE Joe. Why though? He's a horrible person who preys on women and murders fairly consistently. What is it about this awful TV characters that we just cannot stop loving? On the flip side, what about those TV leads that are just bad in general? There's a lot to unpack on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast!

Also on this episode, Movie Innuendo returns with a SCREAM edition, thoughts on how many sequels are enough, reviews of Pinball: The Man Who Saved The Game and Chris Rock's Selective Outrage, and much more!

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 15:29) Opening | How Many Sequels Are Enough, The Slap Anniversary
• (15:30 – 30:59) Reviews: Operation Fortune, Pinball: The Man Who Saved The Game, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
• (31:00 – 1:09:06) From the Outside In: Awful TV Characters We Love and Bad TV Leads
• (1:09:07 – 1:13:50) Movie Innuendo: SCREAM Edition
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Why do we love movies where animals are the hunters?

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decide pry into the idea of why do we love watching animals and insects attack our fellow humans? With Cocaine Bear clawing up theaters, it's obvious people still love a good man vs. nature film, so why do we love this topic so much? And what, exactly, are we terrified of? Let's discuss!

Also on this episode, what is the appeal of boxing films, Hogwarts Legacy is sweeping the movie game market, Disney officially loses control of Reedy Park, plus reviews of Cocaine Bear and 2023's Children of the Corn!

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 8:11) Opening
• (8:12 – 27:00) Boxing Films, Hogwarts Legacy, Disney Loses Reedy Creek
• (27:01 – 39:57) Reviews: Cocaine Bear, Children of the Corn
• (39:58 – 1:22:10) From the Outside In: Man vs. Nature and When Animals Attack!
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to ask the big question: Is Marvel phasing out? Meaning, are they fading as a brand? Are they pumping out too much quantity, are they losing too much quality, what is going on with Marvel these days? Sure, there are still fans who love each and every thing Marvel does, but you have to admit those numbers are shrinking. So the question is: why? 

Also on this episode, we discuss Bruce Willis' recent update, our spoiler review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and we respond directly to YOUR questions lifted straight off of Patreon.com!

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 9:47) Opening 
• (9:48 – 44:16) From the Outside In: Is Marvel Phasing Out?
• (44:17 – 1:08:36) Listener Questions from Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider
• (1:08:37 – 1:21:52) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Spoiler Review
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Why do audiences struggle so much with change to their favorite properties?

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decide to dive deep into a hot button topic: why do audiences struggle so much with change? Think about it, we all have it. Something beloved to us: James Bond, Superman, Peter Parker, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars - whatever it is, there is SOME property we feel should always remain just as we remember it. But why? It's time to discuss. 

And that's not all, as we also whine about bad manners when you're watching TV at home, a Patreon suggested topic on Superman 1 & 2, plus reviews of Devil's Peak, YOU Season 4 Part 1, and Titanic's 25th Anniversary re-release. 

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 14:13) Opening | TV Manners
• (14:14 – 22:51) Patreon Topic on Superman 1 and 2
• (22:52 – 45:26) Spoiler-Free Reviews: Titanic 25th Anniversary, Devil's Peak, YOU: Season 4 Part 1
• (45:27 – 1:29:37) From the Outside In: Why Do Audiences Struggle With Change?
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