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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 ente... more
FAQs about Our Hollywood:How many episodes does Our Hollywood have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.
February 01, 2021Good For Her: Themes of Female Horror (with Kyla Warren)TW: Mentions of sexual assault and domestic abuse.Daniel and Kim welcome guest Kyla Warren as they discuss the overarching themes of female-led horror films. From Carrie and The Craft to Raw and The Babadook, they discuss why female directors/writers telling female stories matter, and why these stories are sometimes flawed when they are told by a man. Additionally, they analyze how the horror genre has grown over time and how female characters are being portrayed now. ...more2h 9minPlay
January 25, 2021Hollywood is in Love... With Itself (with Katie Romanovich)Daniel and Kim welcome aspiring director/writer Katie Romanovich to talk all about Hollywood and it's obsession with making films about... Hollywood. From David Lynch's Mulholland Drive to Damien Chazelle's La La Land, and even Sofia Copolla's Somewhere, they explore just how unique each individual's vision of Los Angeles is, and what these films all have in common (other than the setting)....more1h 57minPlay
January 18, 2021The Best & Worst YA Novel Adaptations (with Garrett James Wyatt)In the Season 2 premiere of Our Hollywood, Daniel and Kim are joined by Garrett James Wyatt to discuss the good and bad of the Young Adult genre, especially the specific sub-genres. From the fantasy romance of Twilight, to the dystopian future of The Hunger Games, and even the blackmail-and-fashion-ridden world of Gossip Girl, the trio discuss what they liked and disliked from these adaptations, and why telling these stories is important. ...more1h 60minPlay
December 21, 20202020 in Conclusion: A Year in ReviewSeason Finale: To wrap up their first season, Daniel and Kim take a look back at 2020: how they grew personally, how they grew professionally, and what their goals are for Our Hollywood. Then, they discuss key moments of 2020's pop culture, such as Tiger King, Schitt's Creek, Zendaya's Emmy win, and so much more. ...more1h 33minPlay
December 14, 2020The Evolution of the Disney Princess (with Balie Mara)This week, Daniel and Kim take a look at the history of Disney Princesses through the years with guest Balie Mara. From Snow White to Moana, they discuss how the motivations and personality traits of the princesses have evolved throughout the years, and the cultural impact that they had on the generation (while getting sidetracked a couple times)....more1h 45minPlay
December 07, 2020When Your Fave is Problematic (with Ceryna Baens)TW: Mentions of Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse.Daniel and Kim are joined by Ceryna Baens to have a difficult yet necessary conversation about 'cancel culture', and how fans cope when someone they look up to turns out to be a terrible person. From the sexual assault allegations against the cast of Baby Driver, to the transphobia of J.K. Rowling, they discuss the betrayal that is felt when your fave turns out to be problematic....more1h 35minPlay
November 23, 2020The Trailblazers of Old Hollywood (with Savannah Herms of Hidden Hollywood)TW: Brief mentions of suicide.This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Savannah Herms, host of the YouTube series Hidden Hollywood, to discuss some of Old Hollywood's most important figures. From legendary actresses like Anna May Wong and Rita Hayworth, to LGBTQ+ actors like Anthony Perkins, they discuss just how important these people were, and why it is important to keep their memories and stories alive to this day, as well as remembering what they did for the film industry as a whole. ...more1h 28minPlay
November 16, 2020We Need To Stop Romanticizing Murderers (with Rachel Sullivan)TW: Brief mentions of murder and sexual assault.Daniel and Kim are joined by Rachel Sullivan to explore the difficult subject of portraying serial killers in film and tv, and why people today will romanticize these characters, who are often times based on real-life serial killers. With biopic films like My Friend Dahmer and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, to fictional portrayals of murderers in American Horror Story and You, they discuss the potential problems that these films have. ...more1h 23minPlay
November 09, 2020How Fashion Can Make or Break a Film (with Chloe Bleu Sulewski)This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Chloe to talk about the often under-appreciated art of costume design. From films like Clueless to The Fifth Element, they discuss how the costume design of these films is important to the overall experience of the film, and the cultural impact that costume design often leaves on a generation. ...more1h 37minPlay
November 02, 2020Lindsay Lohan Raised a GenerationDaniel and Kim take a look at Lindsay Lohan's rise (and fall), and the movies she made along the way, from Parent Trap to Herbie Fully Loaded. They also discuss how these films have aged, as well as the lasting fanbase of films like Mean Girls and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. It's time for Lindsay Lohan to make her comeback. ...more1h 14minPlay
FAQs about Our Hollywood:How many episodes does Our Hollywood have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.