Our Hollywood

This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Bridget DeMaria and Shayley Shimkus to discuss the evolution of movie musicals! From 1927's The Jazz Singer to the 2019 Cats film, the group discusses which movies they enjoyed, which ones they didn't, and which ones they think deserve more hype. Additionally, they analyze the importance of making theater and Broadway accessible to a wider audience, and why movie musicals do just that.

Daniel and Kim are joined by Zoe Rainey, co-host of Colonize This, to discuss sexuality and sex positivity on TV, and all aspects of it. From Netflix's Sex Education and Big Mouth, to the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Jane The Virgin (plus everything in between), they discuss how TV leads the discussions about sexuality and sex positivity, and how many TV shows highlight it in ways that haven't been before. 

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Abigail Christie to discuss some of the TV shows that were prematurely ended, such as Freaks & Geeks and Scream Queens. They also theorize why other shows, such as Famous in Love and The Carrie Diaries, were cancelled and what may have led to their downfall. 

In a special Roundtable episode, Daniel & Kim are joined by three Asian-American women (Ceryna Baens and Alina Rahim return to Our Hollywood, while Zoe Rainey makes her debut) to discuss their experiences with racism and fetishization, and how that relates to media and pop culture. 

This week, Daniel and Kim share tips and advice that they've learned when it comes to making short films, especially when you have little to no money. They discuss stories from the set of their upcoming short film, 'All That Glitters', and how it came to life, from the writing of the story to post-production.  

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Shelby Holt to discuss a number of female celebrities that were vilified by the media and by society as a whole. From Megan Fox to Lizzo, and Miley Cyrus to Meghan Markle, they explore how these women were scrutinized, and how they were able to overcome being constantly belittled by the media. 

In the second part of a two part series on body image, Daniel and Kim are joined by Mikayla Galaviz to discuss fatphobia and female body image in Film and TV. Kim and Mikayla discuss their body image issues growing up and their different journeys, as well as how it still affects them to this day. Additionally, they explore the differences between negative and positive representations of a plus-size characters, especially in teen films.

In the first of a two part series on body image, Daniel and Kim are joined by Luis Pablo to discuss masculinity and male body image in Film and TV. Luis and Daniel discuss their body image issues growing up and their different journeys, as well as how it still affects them to this day. Additionally, they analyze how fatphobia is rooted not only in children's entertainment, but in many major blockbusters and in reality television. 

In the special 20th episode of Our Hollywood, Daniel and Kim are joined by Joe Berke in a trivia-style game where they discuss the biggest 'What-Ifs' in Hollywood history. From Iron Man to Elle Woods, they ponder what could've happened should these iconic roles have been played by a completely different person. 

Anaiyah Thomas, co-host of Recap This, joins Daniel and Kim on an episode celebrating female comedies throughout the years. From Clueless to Pitch Perfect, and Easy A to Girls Trip, they discussed what makes these films so memorable, and how the genre has evolved. They also discuss the different comedy TV shows starring women, such as Jane the Virgin, High Fidelity, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and so much more.