Our Hollywood

Our Hollywood

By Daniel Pena and Kimberly LeeTV & Film
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Our Hollywood episodes

  • The Racism of Reality TV (with Kennedy Oliver-Sorrel)

    Daniel and Kim, with guest Kennedy Oliver-Sorrel, finally tackle the topic of Reality TV, and how it can often enforce racist stereotypes. From the editing problems of the Black contestants on Survivor, to the racism engrained into The Bachelor franchise (and Rachel Lindsay's thoughts on it), they tackle where these problems stem from, and how it may be changing for the better. 

    1 hr 47 min
  • The Era of Childhood Show Revivals (with Linda Morales)

    Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Linda Morales to discuss the different kinds of TV shows from our childhoods that have had a resurgence. From the Paramount+ mature reboot of iCarly to the controversial live-action Powerpuff Girls from the CW, they discuss what the best reboots have, and what may have been the reason others failed.

    2 hr 8 min
  • Daniel & Kim's Movie Tag

    In a special episode, Daniel and Kim create their own Movie Tag (available on @our.hollywood on instagram) and discuss the nostalgia behind some of their choices, and how different their lists are. 

    1 hr 40 min
  • The Fear of Being Single: Common Tropes in Rom-Coms (with Ashley Pineda)
    Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Ashley Pineda, to talk about Rom-Coms and their many repetitive (and sometimes harmful) tropes. From She's All That to When Harry Met Sally, they discuss how these films had an impact on the generation that grew up watching them, and how it affected their views on romance, dating, and relationships.
    2 hr 10 min
  • Latinx Representation in Film & TV (with Guissell Martinez)

    Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Guissell Martinez to discuss the representation of Latinx communities in film and TV, and where it needs to improve. From the iconic Selena film starring Jennifer Lopez, to Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place, and even tackling the controversy with In The Heights, they discuss how far representation has come, and how much further it has to go. 

    2 hr 12 min
  • Queer Themes in Horror (with Alyssa Hartman)

    Daniel and Kim are joined by Alyssa Hartman to discuss the hits and misses of queer themes in the horror genre. From the dangerous and harmful portrayals of the queer community in Psycho and Silence of the Lambs, to the queer love stories at the center of Fear Street and The Haunting of Bly Manor, they discuss what makes the horror genre so appealing to the LGBTQ+ community. 

    1 hr 56 min
  • Season Premiere Catch-Up

    On the Season 3 premiere, Daniel and Kim catch up on the countless pieces of media that were released during the break. From the reboot of iCarly, to the latest installment in The Conjuring and The Purge franchises, as well as the newest season of HSM: The Musical: The Series. Additionally, they describe their experience at Disneyland's Avengers Campus.

    1 hr 34 min
  • The Importance of Critiquing Film & Media

    In the Season 2 finale, Daniel and Kim reflect on the past 29 episodes and discuss how their thoughts have evolved throughout the course of the show. Additionally, they discuss the importance of having open and honest conversations about the media they love, and their fears about going into the entertainment industry. 

    1 hr 15 min
  • Modern Female Directors (with Naja Davis-Drew)
    Joined by guest Naja Davis-Drew, Daniel and Kim discuss the most iconic female filmmakers of our time. From Ava DuVernay to Sofia Coppola to Chloé Zhao, they talk about these filmmakers’ work and what truly sets them apart, as well as the importance of inclusion in the entertainment industry.
    2 hr 11 min

About Our Hollywood

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Two aspiring filmmakers, Daniel Peña and Kimberly Ann Lee, discuss the past, present, and future of Hollywood through different lens, including those of guests who are other aspiring creators and…