Was 1994 one of the greatest years in movies?

On this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a look back at the year 1994 in movies and TV. With special Breaking News segments, it’s a pretty crazy fun episode that looks at one of the greatest years in film history. Take a listen and let us know in the comments…is it THE greatest year?

Almost three decades ago, an absolutely hella fly year in entertainment took hold in 1994. Classics like The Lion King, The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump, Interview with the Vampire, True Lies, The Ref, Speed, and others hit theaters. Not to be outdone, Friends, Seinfeld, and ER took over our television sets. It was a prime time for entertainment.

Much has changed since then, but what is even more interesting is how much remains the same. For this special episode, we’re not only going to look back at the year in film and television – complete with Breaking News segments direct from the year itself – we are going to settle the longstanding debate on if 1994 truly IS the greatest year in movie history! With the magic of technology and time travel, we hope you enjoy yet another in our annual series of Hollywood Outsider Time Capsule podcasts.

Welcome back to 1994!

• • (0:00 – 10:09) Opening | Discovery and HBO Max Update
  • (10:10 – 1:23:45) 1994 - A Year in Movies and Television
  • (1:23:46 – 1:28:05) Game: Nailed It! | Closing | Outtakes
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, Variety released a study about the effect franchises have on streaming by studying the search history of users on Roku devices. This led us to ask the question about our preparation for watching a franchise whether to revisit them or to prepare for an upcoming new release. We also discuss the late Nichelle Nichols, Will Smith's Apology message, and the disaster that is currently the state of DC over at Warner Brothers Discovery including cancelling the $90 million Batgirl.

Also on this episode, our review of Bodies Bodies Bodies. Aaron and Amanda dive into what could very well be a surprise hit for the end of the summer movie season.

• • (0:00 – 42:42) Opening | Nichelle Nichols | News
  • (42:42 – 54:59) Bodies Bodies Bodies Review | Recent Recommendations
  • (54:59 – 1:19:53) Topic: Franchises and the effects on streaming
  • (1:19:53 – 1:22:38) Closing | Check out TikTok
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, the San Diego Comic-Con - long a staple of the best in geek news and fandom - has returned to a live event for the first time in years. Because there was so much excitement, each of our hosts broke their favorite news bites into their own panels which we discuss and ponder, including the sweeping announcements of Marvel's Phase 5 and 6 plans. Also, stopping by from NoReruns.net, Kyle Nolan returns to discuss his live antics on the ground at SDCC 2022, and how the event has changed since the pandemic.

Also on this episode, our spoiler review of Jordan Peele's NOPE. Aaron and Troy dive into what Peele's stab at the sci-fi horror genre actually meant, and how differently people are reading that ending.

• • (0:00 – 20:52) Opening | Troy's Panel: Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Apple TV+, Avatar
  • (20:53 – 39:42) Amanda's Panel: John Wick Chapter 4, BRZRKR, Marvel Animated, Dungeons and Dragons
  • (39:43 – 58:50) Kyle Nolan - NoReruns.net LIVE at SDCC 2022
  • (58:51 – 1:14:14) John's Panel: Black Adam, Shazam, The Sandman
  • (1:14:15 – 1:46:45) Aaron's Panel: Walking Dead, Marvel Phases 5 and 6
  • (1:46:46 – 2:10:34) NOPE Spoiler Review
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with NOPE hitting theaters, we wanted to discuss why Hollywood has this obsession with making aliens terrifying? What is the reasoning behind it? Are we all truly that terrified of an alien invasion? That we would be body snatched? We debate this as well as share what kind of movie or TV aliens terrify us or make us smile the most.

Also on this episode, our spoiler-free reviews of The Gray Man and Persuasion, discuss Netflix's recent loss of 1 million subscribers, Zack Snyder is under fire again, another round of How Do You Survive, and much more.

• • (0:00 – 39:22) Opening | Movie and TV News: Netflix loses a million subscribers, Zack Snyder gets a hit piece
  • (39:23 – 1:02:15) Reviews: The Gray Man and Persuasion | Recommendations
  • (1:02:16 – 1:28:54) From the Outside In: Why is Hollywood Afraid of Aliens?
  • (1:28:55 – 1:39:27) How Do You Survive - Alien Edition | Closing
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Thor: Love and Thunder blowing up theaters, we decided to take a look at movies or TV that changed their tone. For example, a show like The X-Files regularly altered its tone from comedy to sci-fi to horror with relative ease, while movies rebooted into completely new genres with films like 21 Jump Street and Baywatch. Changing the tone of a property is nothing new, but it does beg the question: is it worth the risk?

Also on this episode, our spoiler-free review of Thor: Love and Thunder, discuss the recent #GentleMinions experience, reflect on Summer Box Office, and much more.

• • (0:00 – 29:27) Opening | Movie and TV News: #GentleMinions and Summer Box Office
  • (29:28 – 41:20) Reviews: Thor: Love and Thunder | Recommendations: Murder in Yellowstone City
  • (41:21 – 1:14:52) From the Outside In: Changing the Tone in Movies or TV
  • (1:14:53 – 1:26:01) Movie Manners: Spoilers | Closing
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to dive headfirst into the Upside Down to decipher everything we just witnessed in Stranger Things Season 4 Volumes 1 and 2. Did the kids have a sound plan, or did they wage into battle recklessly? Should they have waited another few days to call on Eleven? Hopper and Joyce are reunited, but what is the deal with this Russia storyline? Did Eddie buy them enough time? All of this and more as we dive into our favorite aspects of both volumes of Season 4 of Stranger Things. 

• • Discussed on this episode
    • • (0:00 – 23:14) Opening | Stranger Things Volume 1
      • (23:15 – 1:06:10) Stranger Things Volume 2
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate timeless movies, iconic TV episodes, and debate villain team-ups in a Battle Royale!

Our Movie Battle Royale takes on a new form as each host forms a Suicide Squad of their own, 4 villains teaming up to defeat Thanos. Which combination wins the battle?

Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park. These are some of the first films you think of when you debate movies that have stood up to the trials of time. On this segment, we are discussing timeless movies. Those films that still hold up decades later, against modern effects and scrutiny. These aren’t based on greatness or classic status, these are decided on by their ability to almost look and feel the same to you now as they did when you first saw them.

Iconic is typically defined as widely recognized and well-established. Iconic episodes of television though are far and few between, because typically a series can only have one that would be called iconic, and how few episodes of any TV show are actually iconic? On this segment we discuss the very nature of reaching iconic status, as well as what we would define as iconic television episodes. Sure, the usual suspects arrive in the form of Lost or Game of Thrones, but a few surprises await as well during an engaging discussion on a topic most of us know far more about than we realize.

• • (0:00 – 28:03) Villain Team-Up Battle Royale
  • (28:04 – 1:04:28) Timeless Movies
  • (1:04:29 – 1:48:03) Iconic Television Episodes
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided it was time to get a bit controversial and weigh in on a few of our unpopular opinions or theories in entertainment news. Is Wes Anderson vastly overrated? Should Star Wars have ended with Return of the Jedi? Is E.T. really an allegory for something deeper, perhaps a love story? All of these and more are discussed and probed as The Hollywood Outsider gets controversial.

Also on this episode, we review Only Murders in the Building Season 2, debate if Jon Snow getting a sequel series retcons the Game of Thrones series ending, and much more.

• • (0:00 – 19:33) Opening | Movie and TV News: Jon Snow Sequel Series, Guy Ritchie Gets Another Disney Remake with Hercules
  • (19:34 – 31:24) Reviews: Only Murders in the Building Season 2 | Recommendations: Murder in Yellowstone City
  • (31:25 – 1:19:59) From the Outside In: Lets Get Controversial
  • (1:20:00 – 1:29:10) Which is the Better July 4th Movie: Independence Day or Jaws? | Closing | Outtakes
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before we review Jurassic World Dominion, we reflect on a bit of lost history: commercials. Remember those? These little nuggets of cinema used to tell us what to buy and consume, and since streaming has taken over, we barely pay them any attention at all. What were your favorite commercials?

Also on this episode, we review The Boys Season 3 and Hustle, discuss if a Joker sequel with Lady Gaga will actually be a musical, Squid Game gets a reality series, and then we dive into the concluding chapter of the Jurassic Park saga with our spoiler review of Jurassic World Dominion!

• • (0:00 – 18:08) Opening | Movie and TV News: Joker 2 - The Musical, Squid Game - The Challenge
  • (18:09 – 30:25) Reviews: The Boys - Season 3, Hustle | Recommendations
  • (30:26 – 52:01) From the Outside In: Favorite Commercials
  • (52:02 – 1:01:35) How Do You Survive: Jurassic Park Edition
  • (1:01:36 - 1:34:02) Jurassic World Dominion Spoiler Review
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