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On this episode, we're discussing those movie monster classics such as Mummy (1932), Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Dracula, Invisible Man, Creature of the Black Lagoon, etc. These classic horror movies are the beginning drivers for what we know horror movies and horror characters to be today and their visionary masters still reside in the horror hall of fame. We decided - with the upcoming release of The Invisible Man - we need to discuss these classic monsters: how they scared us, our favorites, why we love them despite being less of a razzle-dazzle than horror movies now, and what we would bring back if we could.

Also this week: spoiler-free reviews of The Call of the Wild, Blood on Her Name, Just One More Kiss, and Hunters, a delightful surprise in the form of an Eric Roberts interview, upcoming releases, The HO Teachable Minute, and much more.

• (0:00 – 17:17) News Round-up
• (14:26 – 44:56) Spoiler-free reviews: Call of the Wild, Blood on Her Name, Hunters, Just One More Kiss | Upcoming Releases
• (44:57 – 58:34) Eric Roberts Interview | Listen to the complete Conrad interview series at The Blacklist Exposed

On this episode, we're discussing CGI characters, from our first memory of them to our top favorites, joined by guest HO, Troy Heinritz from The Blacklist Exposed. While CGI characters are computer generated, so many of them have had a substantial impact on us, sometimes for inspiration and other times emotionally. Characters like Caesar from Rise, Dawn, and War of the Planet of the Apes, and Rocket and Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, for example, have so much charisma, personality, and complexity that they connect on a deeper level with us. We figure with the expansion of CGI use and the recent release(s), that now is better than ever to discuss these effects we remember for years to come.

Also this week: spoiler-free reviews of Sonic the Hedgehog and Fantasy Island, upcoming releases, What's This Movie?, The HO Teachable Minute, and much more.

• (0:00 – 17:17) Movie Jail | What's This Movie
• (17:18 – 30:06) Spoiler-free reviews of Sonic the Hedgehog and Fantasy Island | Upcoming Releases
• (30:07– 1:14:27) From The Outside In: CGI Characters
• (1:14:28 – 1:20:08) Recommendations | The HO Teachable Minute | Closing
• Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected]

On this episode, we're discussing bad TV couples. Anyone who loves television has a favorite couple, or even several favorites. But have you ever loved a show and two characters getting together just ruined it for you? Are there shows where you just dread any potential romantic couplings - like it just doesn't belong? We will be discussing all of this and giving our top 3 worst TV couples we've experienced.

Also this week: reviews of Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey and Netflix's Locke and Key, upcoming releases, News Roundup is here to stay, John tackles The HO Teachable Minute, and much more.

• (0:00 – 17:13) News Roundup | Oscar Contest Winner
• (17:14 – 42:26) Reviews: Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey, Locke and Key | Upcoming Releases
• (42:27– 1:13:20) From The Outside In: Bad TV Couples
• (1:13:21 – 1:16:05) Recommendations | The HO Teachable Minute | Closing
• Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected]

For this special Oscars 2020 wrap-up, Aaron and Amanda discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. Find more information at TheHollywoodOutsider.com

The Academy Awards 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.

Oscar season is very real and hits full effect in January/February when the nominations go live and awards are presented, but what about those 'snubs'? Movies that should've but didn't, or maybe you agree with the Oscar contenders!

We're selecting the best of the best, as defined by the Academy, for this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider, as we return to one of our favorite segments. We will decide, once-and-for-all, what the is the BEST! Could it be 12 Years a Slave, or possibly 2019's Parasite? Will the War Rig of Mad Max: Fury Road out-run Beasts of the Southern Wild? Can Hacksaw Ridge make it to the end without a single shot? Is Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle) better than Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook)? Find out the winner with our Movie Battle Royale: Oscars 2010s Edition!

Also this week: a news roundup, upcoming releases, HO Teachable Minute, and much more.

• (0:00 – 20:43) Opening | News Roundup 
• (20:44 – 27:59) Make The Case | Upcoming Releases
• (28:00 – 1:18:39) From The Outside In: Movie Battle Royale - Oscars 2010s Edition
• (1:18:40 – 1:26:45) Recommendations | The HO Teachable Minute | Closing
• Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected]

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we revisit 2019 as we present the 2020 Awards for the best we witnessed in film and television over the past year. From the continued explosion of quality content on TV and streaming services, to the implosion of mediocrity scattered about, to an overload of greatness both at home and in theaters – THESE are the only podcast awards you need to listen to!

• (13:37 – 41:24) Opening | Television Awards
• (41:25 – 1:28:09) Film Awards
• (1:28:10 – 1:35:14) Listener Top 10 | HO TV Series and Movie of the Year | Closing
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• Best Special Effects and/or Stunts

• Favorite Supporting Character

• The Biggest Badass

• Favorite Actor

• Favorite TV Villain

• Best Single Moment

• The Coherence Award - Best Little-Seen TV Series

• Top 5 TV Shows of 2019

• Best Line

• Best Villain

• Best Use of a Worn Out Cliche or Plot

• Best Physical Effect or Stunt

• Best Use of CGI

• Best Supporting Character

• Best Badass

• Favorite Actor

• The Coherence Award – Best Little Seen Film

• Best Specific Moment

• Top 10 Movies of 2019

On this episode, we're discussing television in 2020. Specifically, with over 500 scripted TV shows in 2019, what more could we possibly want from the medium over the next several months? Genres? More baking, true crime, cheerleaders, what do we want from TV in 2020? We follow that up with our 15 most anticipated TV shows of 2020, and why they stood out to us.

Also this week: reviews of Bad Boys for Life, Dolittle, News Roundup makes a return, we find the positive aspects to negativity in You Can Do It, a new section titled The HO Teachable Minute, and much more.

• (0:00 – 21:03) News Roundup | You Can Do It!
• (21:04 – 40:24) Reviews: Bad Boys for Life, Dolittle | Upcoming Releases
• (40:25– 1:38:45) From The Outside In: What Do We Want From TV In 2020 | Top New TV Shows To Look For
• (1:38:46 – 1:54:01) Recommendations | The HO Teachable Minute | Closing
• Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected]

On this year's episode, we break down the most anticipated releases of the 2020 movie calendar, including ours and listener picks as well. And with the year already in full swing, it’s finally time to look ahead at all of the exciting releases still to come in 2020!

We kick things off with the most anticipated film releases. Titles such as Wonder Woman 84, A Quiet Place 2, Free Guy, Dune, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Tenet, No Time To Die, Top Gun: Maverick, Black Widow, and a whole lot more.

All of those titles are just the tip of the iceberg, as we also review the stunning films 1917 and Just Mercy.

We’re discussing over 35 new movies releasing in 2020 on this episode, so bring a notebook because we’re about to help you plan your entire year in entertainment!

Editor's Note: Scroll to the bottom of The Hollywood Outsider post on this episode for the entire wide release film schedule for 2020.

• (0:00 – 22:43) Opening | Reviews - 1917, Just Mercy | Stump the HO
• (22:44 – 1:14:56) The 2020 Most Anticipated Movie Releases
• (1:14:57 – 1:29:10) Host Most Anticipated Releases
• (1:29:11 – 1:41:24) Closing | Outtakes
• Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to [email protected]

As we take the week off, here are three of our most popular topics from last year: Classic Films, Childhood Heroes Brought Back To Life, and the Most Quotable Movies. The HO will return with our 2020 Movie Release Extravaganza on January 15, 2020!

First up, from Episode 361: We discuss the concept of classic films and what defines them for us. We also debate what we miss about these films, and especially what we don’t.

Next, we head to Episode 363: We take a look at those moments when our own childhood heroes are sprung back to life. Not all of these resurgences went as smoothly as we would have hoped, yet that does not take away from the excitement we felt as we all approached opening day or the first time a new episode hit the airwaves. Our favorites, the ones that crushed our dreams, and maybe even one or two that had us questioning our own childhood memories.

Finally, we head to Episode 358: If you’re a fan of entertainment, then odds are you randomly drop movie or TV quotes as breadcrumbs to identify your fellow die-hards.  “I’ll be back”, “Ouch”, “You can’t handle the truth!” – these are just a few of the quotes people use all the time, often without even realizing they’re doing it. For this section, we discuss why it is we do this practice of using established pop-culture language to handle the conversing for us, as well as what our favorite movie quotes are, as well as the movies we most often find ourselves referencing seemingly every day of our lives.

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

• (0:00 – 32:45) Opening | Classic Films
• (32:46 – 1:10:19) Childhood Heroes Brought Back To Life
• (1:10:20 – 1:33:30) The Most Quotable Movies
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On this special episode, Aaron discusses the winners of the 2020 Golden Globes, which were announced on Sunday, January 5th, 2020 on NBC. The Golden Globes are prestigious accolades given to honorees for their excellence in television and film, both domestic and internationally, on behalf of the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.