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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Predator: Badlands offering a completely different kind of film than all previous ones in the series, it's time to discuss when it is time to shake up a franchise. It has been numerous times - James Bond, Fast and Furious, Friday the 13th, Breaking Bad - so when do you know it is time to start shaking up a franchise? Also, what are the best and worst examples?

Also on this episode, we discuss the potential sale of Warner Brothers, Walking Dead celebrates its 15th anniversary, Mummy 4 gets an amazing update, plus reviews of Predator: Badlands and All's Fair.

• (0:00 – 20:05) Opening | The Mummy 4 reunites Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, Warner Brothers is for sale, Walking Dead and They Live anniversaries
• (20:06 – 1:00:51) From the Outside In: Shaking Up A Franchise
• (1:00:52 – 1:09:52) Review - Predator: Badlands
• (1:09:53 – 1:17:14) Whatcha Been Watching - All's Fair
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time for our Holiday Movie Preview 2025! Every major theatrical and streaming release for the remainder of the year is on tap as we debate the best and worst of the upcoming season.  From Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Wake Up Dead Man, Anaconda, The Housemaid, Song Sung Blue, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, and everything in between!  Curious what's worth watching this holiday season? Then don't miss this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast!

• (0:00 – 06:55) Opening | Taylor Sheridan leaves Paramount
• (06:66 – 55:40) Holiday Movie Preview 2025
• (55:41 – 1:06:32) Review - A House of Dynamite plus the ambiguous ending
• (1:06:33 – 1:14:10) Review - Anniversary
• (1:14:11 – 1:22:00) Whatcha Been Watching - IT: Welcome to Derry, Dead of Winter, Coyotes, Nobody Wants This Season 2
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, legacy sequels are all the rage, with movies like Happy Gilmore 2 and Freakier Friday being just a pair of recent examples. Is it the nostalgia, IP recognition, or a lack of original content that keeps revitalizing long-dead properties with a sequel meant to cause a resurgence of fanfare? We discuss this, as well what are the best and worst examples, plus the one legacy sequel we are still holding out hope for.

Also this week, John Rambo has a star, reviews of Nobody 2 and Red Sonja, plus our thoughts on recent releases Freakier Friday, The Hunting Wives and Weapons.

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• (0:00 – 12:25) Opening | Movie and TV News - John Rambo finds a star,
• (12:26 – 48:21) From the Outside In Topic: Legacy Sequels
• (48:22 – 50:15) Upcoming Attractions
• (50:16 – 1:09:33) Reviews - Red Sonja, Nobody 2
• (1:09:34 – 1:27:00) Whatcha Been Watchin' - Freakier Friday, The Hunting Wives, Weapons
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Every year, we love to celebrate the holiday season with our listeners, and there is no better way to do that than with our 2023 Holiday Special!

It all started 9 years ago with a random idea: we were big fans of holiday specials, yet podcasts seemed to skip over the idea completely. Therefore, we decided we can do whatever we want here at The Hollywood Outsider, so let's create our own tradition and the Annual Holiday Special was born!

Every year we rekindle the past (and occasionally add a little something new), assembling some of the best moments from our hosts for the most fantastic holiday special ever! Debating what constitutes a Christmas movie and specials we love, what makes for a great Christmas movie, Christmas cliches we love, and bringing back Recasting the Classics with a look at how we would remake National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation!

That's not all, oh no. The Christmas spirit kicks into overdrive as we open up and share our personal memories of the holiday season, stories that remind us of Christmas. And no holiday special would be complete without a visit from the big man himself, so get ready for as much St. Nick as legally allowed as Santa Claus drops by the studio to tell us just how naughty or nice we are, all throughout the episode!

With a special game from Amanda, Santa in his sleigh, John's obsession with puppets, Scott's first Christmas Poem, and a lot of fun for everyone – This is the one podcast you don't want to miss this holiday season!

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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's the time of year where we all celebrate what we are thankful for, and for many of us, that is entertainment. Therefore, we get a little personal and take a look at some of the movies and TV shows that have truly impacted us, that we are very thankful for. What movies or TV are you most thankful for?

Also on this episode, the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, so we discuss the details of their deal. We review Taika Waititi's latest film, Next Goal Wins, and then dive into our spoiler review of The Marvels, where we dissect exactly what went right and wrong with Marvel's newest super-team. Is it a return to form for the MCU, or a colossal miss? You might be surprised with our take...

• • (0:00 – 17:54) Opening | SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends, Australian Spoilers
  • (17:55 – 1:03:32) From the Outside In Topic: Movies and TV Shows We're Thankful For
  • (1:03:33 – 1:08:28) Next Goal Wins Review
  • (1:08:29 – 1:31:02) The Marvels Spoiler Review
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a look at why we as a society are so impacted by celebrity deaths such as Matthew Perry. For many, they are like family to us, though it is often hard to explain why.

Also on this episode, we discuss an expose that shed a light on Marvel's recent struggles and what that means for Disney and the MCU, plus the discovery that HBO's Casey Bloys has been having employees troll TV critics over unfavorable reviews. As well as spoiler-free reviews of It's a Wonderful Knife and The Marsh King's Daughter.

Best yet, we conclude this week's podcast with an interview with Carnivale creator Daniel Knauf as he discusses that show's 20th anniversary and his hopes for a revival, his stellar work on The Blacklist, his long career in Hollywood, and most importantly: his exciting new project, Gingerland, intended for families around the world. Daniel is as genuine a person as he is a talent, and this is a fascinating interview you won't want to miss!

The previous Daniel Knauf interview we mention in this episode can be found HERE.

• • (0:00 – 41:00) Opening | Marvel's Struggles, Casey Bloys on HBO Trolling TV Critics
  • (41:01 – 47:20) It's a Wonderful Knife
  • (47:21 – 50:40) The Marsh King's Daughter
  • (50:41 – 1:23:23) From the Outside In Topic: The Impact of Celebrity Deaths
  • (1:23:24 – 2:38:11) Daniel Knauf Interview: Carnivale's 20th Anniversary, The Blacklist Revelations, Gingerland
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This week, we're introducing our newest podcast, a mix of true crime and movie history. Inspired By A True Story is now available on your favorite podcast app!

November, 1991

Danny Rolling is charged with five counts of murder, crimes that occurred over the course of four days in August 1990 in Gainesville, Florida. His crimes extended to a triple homicide, sexual assault, and even an attempted murder.

He became known as the Gainesville Ripper.

In 1996, Wes Craven unleashed a new slasher film that flipped horror on its ear and launched a new franchise, this film was written by Kevin Williamson… who drew his inspiration from the crimes of one Daniel Harold Rolling.

Check your windows and lock your doors because Scream is inspired by a true story.

Email your thoughts on this episode and/or suggestions of films to cover to Inspired@TheHollywoodOutsider.com

Listen to all episodes of Inspired By A True Story at https://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/inspired-by-a-true-story/

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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, there has much ado lately about film critics: how genuine are the reviews, should outside influences interfere with a review, how much studios interfere, etc. Well, this week, due to a recent onslaught of activity over an Amber Heard review for In the Fire, we are taking this topic head-on. 

Also this week, our spoiler-free reviews of Martin Scorsese's epic, Killers of the Flower Moon, SAG takes on Halloween costumes, Daniel Radcliffe creates a documentary on his former stuntman, and much more!

• • (0:00 – 15:11) SAG Cracks Down on Halloween, Daniel Radcliffe's Documentary on His Former Stuntman, Movie Move Again
  • (15:12 – 26:05) Killers of the Flower Moon - In Theaters Now
  • (26:06 – 1:10:08) From the Outside In Topic: What It Means To Be A Film Critic
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we devote our entire episode to one topic: the history of movie theaters. From the sound to the implementation of color the eruptions of TV to blockbusters to ratings to streaming, and on and on. Movie theaters have lasted for over 100 years, and it's time to hop into our time machine and pay some respects to, as Martin Scorsese would say, cinema. Also, we take a look at recent events such as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and how that might change the movie theater experience yet again.

Take a listen to our newest podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available on your favorite podcast app!

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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, The Exorcist has returned to theaters after a long break, and we have to ask: are demonic possession movies even still scary? Does this notion of an otherworldly force occupying our bodies work in a cynically jaded society? Do your personal beliefs amplify or decrease your fear? It's an intriguing discussion as we take out the crucifix and take a jab at this topic. 

Also this week, our spoiler-free reviews of Amber Heard's return to film with In the Fire, as well as Prime's Totally Killer, streaming prices are due for another hike, and we play another round of our game: How Do You Survive with a timed theme. All this and more!

• • (0:00 – 12:12) Opening | Streaming Price Hike
  • (12:13 – 20:35) In the Fire - In Theaters, On Demand, and On Digital: October 13, 2023
  • (20:36 – 29:30) Totally Killer - On Prime Video Now
  • (29:31 – 1:02:03) From the Outside In Topic: Are Demonic Possession Movies Still Scary 
  • (1:02:04 – 1:08:32) How Do You Survive?
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