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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, The Exorcist has returned to theaters after a long break, and we have to ask: are demonic possession movies even still scary? Does this notion of an otherworldly force occupying our bodies work in a cynically jaded society? Do your personal beliefs amplify or decrease your fear? It's an intriguing discussion as we take out the crucifix and take a jab at this topic. 

Also this week, our spoiler-free reviews of Amber Heard's return to film with In the Fire, as well as Prime's Totally Killer, streaming prices are due for another hike, and we play another round of our game: How Do You Survive with a timed theme. All this and more!

• • (0:00 – 12:12) Opening | Streaming Price Hike
  • (12:13 – 20:35) In the Fire - In Theaters, On Demand, and On Digital: October 13, 2023

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a look at more of these tired franchises that keep popping back up. Sure, Saw X was well-received while Expendables 4 wasn't, but did we even need to get to this point? When IS a good time to end a franchise? Also, are we - the fans - truly the problem?

Also this week, our spoiler-free reviews take a look at both Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher, out October 12th, and The Creator, in theaters now. We dive into why you should not sleep on either property this Fall. All this and more!

• • (0:00 – 21:34) Opening | Our Halloween BOO List | HO Teachable Minute
  • (21:35 – 32:09) The Fall of the House of Usher

Russell Brand, Kevin Spacey, Bill Cosby, Mila Kunis, Drew Barrymore, and so many more. Entertainers have been accused of a variety of things over the years, with many on the internet screaming they should be cancelled or never work again. Therefore, we decided now was a perfect time to launch into a deeper discussion on separating the art from the artist. Why is it easier for some than others to separate these elements, and is anyone ever actually right when it's their own personal choice? This is our main topic this week, and it's a heavy one. 

Also this week, the WGA strike is finally over and we've got the details, plus an Office reboot looms just over the horizon. All this and more on a new episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast!

• • (0:00 – 24:52) Opening | WGA Strike Is Over | Office Reboot
  • (24:53 – 1:29:40) From the Outside In Topic: The Era of TV Franchises
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It’s time for our Fall and Holiday Movie Preview 2023! Every major theatrical and streaming release for the remainder of the year is on tap as we debate the best and worst of the upcoming season.  From Wonka to Flowers of the Killer Moon to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom to The Color Purple, and everything in between!  Curious what's worth watching this holiday season? Then don't miss this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast!

• • (0:00 – 1:29:58) Fall and Holiday Movie Preview
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it’s time for our Fall TV preview 2023, including our most anticipated new and returning shows on the Fall television schedule. TV has evolved so much, and there are so many options, it becomes overwhelming every year to know what we should be spending our time on. Therefore we rolled up our sleeves, jumped in the water, and pulled out some of the best – and worst – that television has to offer this season. The Fall of the House of Usher, The Continental, Wilderness, The Irrational, Gen V, A Murder at the End of the World, and so many more shows are discussed and dissected on our annual plunge into the biggest season for television.

• • (0:00 – 1:14:23) Fall TV Preview
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First up, our Movie Battle Royale returns! If you have never listened before, we take eight finalists from any genre – this time it is the horror sequel – 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: Aliens, Hellraiser 2, Blade 2, Evil Dead 2, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Doctor Sleep, Dawn of the Dead, Army of Darkness, A Quiet Place 2, Scream 4, Friday the 13th: New Blood, and so many more. So many gems, but only ONE winner of The Hollywood Outsider Horror Sequel Movie Battle Royale!

Then we reflect on a bit of lost history: commercials. Remember those? These little nuggets of cinema used to tell us what to buy and consume, and since streaming has taken over, we barely pay them any attention at all. What were your favorite commercials?

We conclude with discussing the perfect antihero, what makes one our favorite, and whether we have too many or too little of these characters in entertainment. Antiheroes seem to be the fan-favorites, so what is it about them that we love or connect to so much?

• • (0:00 – 54:40) Horror Sequel Movie Battle Royale
  • (54:41 – 1:14:28) Favorite Commercials
  • (1:14:29 – 1:52:30) The Perfect Antihero
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are presenting our Summer Entertainment Awards for 2023 and each category is for EITHER movies or TV. It’s our pick for the BEST in entertainment for the categories from May 1st through Labor Day weekend. The winners can be from any tv series (regardless of season) or movie, but had to be a new movie or aired that new episode between those dates. What did YOU love in entertainment this Summer?

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In case you missed it, franchises are everywhere. Not solely on theater screens, TV also holds numerous franchises, and that number is only expanding. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, take a look at when franchise TV started, why it has continued, and even how it has exploded in recent years, as well as what are the best TV franchises out there. 

Also this week, our spoiler-free reviews of Gran Turismo, Bottoms, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter. Lastly we play our new game, HO NO!, where we debate some of the worst Hot Takes we've heard on the internet lately. 

• • (0:00 – 7:02) Opening 
  • (07:03 – 46:35) From the Outside In Topic: The Era of TV Franchises
  • (46:36 – 1:07:07) Spoiler-Free Reviews: Bottoms, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Gran Turismo

We all live in an IP world, where everything seems to be made or spun off from an existing property. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, take a look at the phenomenon of movie sequels we didn't need. Perhaps it made sense, but ultimately these choices to make a sequel ended up hurting the original films they were based off of.

Also this week, our spoiler-free review of The Meg 2: The Trench, Barbie cracks a billion, The Rock won't let Black Adam die, SAG strike continues with actors struggling with their own issues, The Sound of Freedom is summers biggest surprise hit and therefore we now have controversy, and much more.

• • (0:00 – 18:39) Opening | Barbie Cracks a Billion, Black Adam Won't Die, The Sound of Freedom Controversy
  • (18:40 – 31:51) SAG Actors Have Issues
  • (31:52 – 45:19) The Meg 2 Review | Recommendations
  • (45:20 – 1:16:18) From the Outside In Topic: Movie Sequels We Didn't Need
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Barbenheimer is an event in time, but one we have tackled plenty of times in the past. That being a moment when all of us seem to be collectively on the same page, at the very same time. On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we diving into the most memorable of these pop culture moments, and why they stood out for us. Hamilton debuting during the pandemic, 1989's Batman taking the world by storm, the Game of Thrones finale (despite what you ultimately thought of it), the now infamous Oscars slap, and so much more. 

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