We've all been there, watching a movie, getting absorbed into the proceedings...and then it happens! Music kicks up, toes start tapping, hips start moving, and before you know it, we're grooving along with a fantastic dance sequence that almost forces us to join in! Dance sequences don't always work, but when they do, it's some of the most exciting and joy provoking experiences a film can deliver. On this episode, we're discussing what we love about them, and even bring up some of our favorites like Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, Magic Mike, and so many more!

Also on this week's episode: our new game Cancel It!, reviews of Yes, God, Yes and Cursed, a discussion on Tenet's latest delay and what it means for movie theaters, our HO Teachable Minute, and a special message from Psych's Dulé Hill.

In this week's episode, we're taking teams of movie or TV characters and pitting them into a fight of sorts - however we want! The concept of this topic originated in our Facebook group from a listener of who would win between the crew of Alien vs the crew of Predator. We decided to expand this idea into a great topic on the show, taking our own battles and listener battles to the ring. With $3 billion dollars in cash getting stuffed into the little bit of clothing that’s left, between Hustlers and Magic Mike XXL, who takes home the most? When Shawn and Gus (Psych) and Monk and Natalie both end up on scene, who solves the mystery first? Can the Power Rangers fend off the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or will they face demise?

Also on this week's episode: reviews of The Old Guard, Dirt Music, and Relic, and The HO Teachable Minute. Don't forget to sign up to become a Patreon member so you can receive all of the bonus content that is only available on Patreon, like our "Raunchy Movie Night" for July on Wedding Crashers.

• (0:00 – 24:43) From The Outside In: Movie and TV Character  Team Battles: Part 1
• (24:44 – 39:39) Reviews: The Old Guard, Dirt Music, Relic

This week, we want to kick back, relax, and chat about our favorite TV catchphrases together. Every TV show has that great one-liner that sticks with us and we find ourselves repeating it in everyday life. The Simpson's "D'oh!", the infamous "How you doin'?" from Joey on Friends, and even more recent ones like "Come on son!" and "You know that's right" from Psych. Also on this week's episode: the movie hero game, reviews of Hamilton, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, Unsolved Mysteries, The Beach House, The Outpost, and The HO Teachable Minute.

An adventure 9 years in the making, THIS is the 400th episode of The Hollywood Outsider Podcast!

On this grossly over-sized episode, we drop the usual strict adherence to format and simply speak about the changes in entertainment since the show’s inception, as well as the evolution of the podcast itself as Aaron, John, and Amanda join up with former HOsts Scott Clark and Brian Williams to discuss all the years and memories of The Hollywood Outsider, as well as pay respects to the late Justin Macumber.

Complete with scattered compilation clips from the best episodes throughout the years, we make sure to give you an episode full of laughs, memories, and inappropriate humor.

400 is one episode you do NOT want to miss.

The Podcast Awards award the best in podcasting, and the finalists are determined by YOU, the listeners. Therefore, here we are, asking for your support. Before July 31, you may cast your vote for us, if you would, and we would be eternally grateful.

You can vote ONCE from EACH EMAIL you possess, and voting only takes a minute. We have also included friends of the podcast below as suggestions if you want to know whom else to vote for in other categories, should you feel the desire.

Visit PodcastAwards.com, complete the brief setup, check the podcasts you are voting for (The Hollywood Outsider is eligible for two categories this year: People’s Choice and TV and Film), complete the short voting form at the bottom, click submit, check your email for a possible verification reply, and that’s it!

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Thank you all for your time and support, we can’t tell you how much it means to all of us.

Did Rose really have enough room on the door for Jack? Was that Karate Kid kick illegal? Did Scarlett Johansson get a fair shake in Ghost in the Shell? Is the Snyder Cut really a good thing? Is replacing controversial actors or canceling shows over difficult themes the right course of action? The controversial debates in film and TV are infinite and we are definitely diving right into the thick of many of them on this special episode.

Also on this week's episode: debating how to handle controversial films, reviews of Perry Mason, You Should Have Left, and The King of Staten Island.

• (0:00 – 28:09) Recasting in the MCU, did Rose have room for Jack, our stance on AMC Theaters vs. Universal studios
• (28:10 – 43:56) Reviews: Perry Mason, You Should Have Left, The King of Staten Island | Upcoming Releases
• (43:57 – 1:42:15) From The Outside In: Controversial Debates in Film and TV
• Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected]

Movie Battle Royale is back, but this time: Summer Franchise Edition. We wanted to talk about those franchises released in the 2000's that kept us going back to the theater for the next. The rules are limited: the franchise must have had at least 3 films release in the summer (May-August), they must have occurred within the 2000's, and the MCU films must be broken down (Captain America, Iron Man, Avengers, etc.). Will Mr. Potter survive the Apes? Can Spider-Man swing faster than Fast and the Furious can vroom-vroom? Will Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible be able to take on the Avengers?

Also on this week's episode: debating how to handle controversial films, reviews of Da Five Bloods, Artemis Fowl, The Family Tree, and The HO Teachable Minute.

• (0:00 – 31:06) Movie & TV Discussion: Controversial Themes
• (31:07 – 47:28) Reviews: Artemis Fowl, and Da 5 Bloods | Upcoming Releases
• (47:29 – 1:37:39) From The Outside In: Movie Battle Royale - Summer Franchise Edition
• (1:37:40 – 1:42:25) Recommendations | HO Teachable Minute | Closing
• Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected]

On this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we wanted to talk about those incredible movie intros. Whether it's an action-filled car chase, a terrifying phone call from someone in your house, or a bank robbery with triple-crossing and a mysteriously ominous character whose identity remains unknown, we're talking about it all. Of course, we also have to talk about those films with a stellar opening sequence that ultimately led to disappointment.

Also on this week's episode: debating movie theater reopening requirements, You Can Do It!,  spoiler-free reviews of Becky, Shirley, and Darkness Falls, and The HO Teachable Minute.

• (0:00 – 32:07) When Should Movie Theaters Reopen | You Can Do It!
• (32:08 – 48:22) Reviews: Becky, Shirley, and Darkness Falls | Upcoming Releases
• (48.23 – 1:29:21) From The Outside In: Memorable Cinematic Opening Sequences
• (1:29:22 – 1:42:44) Recommendations | HO Teachable Minute | Outtakes
• Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected]

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On this episode of Smirk, grab a notepad and settle in…for murder! We’re trying something a little differing this time, as our story reveals itself as a full-fledged murder-mystery. Only after we discuss and dissect our love for the genre will we reveal the killer. Can you guess it before the murderer’s identity is unmasked?

Aaron sits down to share a few thoughts and ask one simple question: Are we listening?