Hunting ISIS follows a group of veteran and civilian volunteers who smuggle themselves into Syria and Iraq to fight against ISIS alongside local militias. Through the eyes of American fighters embedded with the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, and medics supporting a coalition of local forces in Iraq, Hunting ISIS follows these men as they begin the difficult push to retake ISIS’ capital cities. New episodes air Tuesdays at 10PM Eastern on the History Channel.

What is most interesting about Hunting ISIS is these brave men are not doing it for pay, they’re doing it because they believe in the cause. Each and every day, they wake up to face the possibility of death or imprisonment, and they continue forward. Not only does the series showcase the mission of these men, it also directs audiences to additional information about the conflict, and what it means for the world at large. 

For this exclusive interview, host Aaron Peterson sits down with  director, Sebastiano Tomada and Deirio Films producer Christopher Leggett to discuss developing and filming Hunting ISIS, where the threat of war loomed over every frame.  

This is one interview you won't want to miss!

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Have you ever been so excited for a film, you can just about taste the franchise potential? Maybe you left the theater giddier than you expected, or heard word on the internet that there would definitely be more of the world you fell in love with…only to never have it materialize?

Our topic this week is Franchises That Never Happened. Shawn Fuller from Horribly Awkward joins us to discuss those films that seemed destined for sequels or continuations of some sort, only to fail to live up to expectations in some matter, and therefore a franchise was dead before it ever had a chance to live.

Later on in the show, we dive into everything Deadpool 2! What we loved, what we shook our heads at, and what we want to see next from the Merc with the Mouth. If you’re a Deadpool fan, you won’t want to miss this.

Also this week: Zombieland 2 is on the horizon, TV networks keep crushing our dreams, upcoming releases, and much more.

Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider.

 

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Dystopian

Relating to or denoting an imagined place or state in which everything is unpleasant or bad, typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one.

On this week's podcast, we discuss how we would survive in a dystopian universe. What would your plan be? Are there any films that present this scenario in a completely plausible way? We also take a look at this genre in detail, as in: why do so many people enjoy films about the collapse of society as we know it?

Also this week: Lego movie possibilities, gender flipping in remakes, a round of Movie Innuendo that will turn you Inside Out, new releases including Deadpool 2, and much more.

Join in as Aaron and John take the week off while Amanda Sink, Angela Wallock, can Courtney Davenport take over The HO on this latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider!

Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast:

  • (0:00 – 55:40) Film and TV Discussion: Movie trailers with false advertising, gender flipping in remakes, LEGO possibilities, and more } You Just Don't Get It
  • (55:41 – 1:10:29) Movie Innuendo | What's This Movie | Upcoming Releases: Book Club, Deadpool 2, Show Dogs, Cargo
  • (1:10:30 – 2:04:37) From the Outside In: Surviving In A Dystopian Universe
  • (2:04:38 – 2:18:00) Recommendations | Closing | Outtakes
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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both here, so what better time to discuss the evolution of television families?

We all remember watching various families on our favorite TV shows, but why did we connect with some over others? What was it about this obviously fictional yet familial bond that, often times, felt more real than our own?

This week, we discuss how our beloved TV families have evolved over the years, from safe sitcom messages of the moment, to modern-day issues where it seems every family has a criminal mastermind behind it. 

Also this week: Movie trailers and their lies, why do we still care about box office records, reviews of Tully and Anon, and much more.

Join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider.

 

Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast:

  • (0:00 – 24:19)Film and TV Discussion: Bill Cosby is kicked out of the Academy, movie trailers keep lying to us, and why are box office records still a thing  
  • (24:20 – 41:10) Spoiler-free reviews of Tully and Anon | Upcoming Releases: Breaking In, Life of the Party, Dark Crimes, The Escape, and Revenge
  • (41:11 – 1:20:16) From the Outside In: The Evolution of the Television Family
  • (1:20:17 – 1:37:42) Let’s See Where This Goes | Recommendations | Closing
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  • Find Troy Heinritz on Beyond Westworld, The Blacklist Exposed, or Packers Fan Podcast
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With the largest opening in history, everyone is talking about Avengers: Infinity War. So we thought, as we celebrate 10 years in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, let’s go back to the beginning and look at how we got here.

This week, we discuss all of the films BEFORE Infinity War. We begin with Iron Man, and how Marvel gambled on a risky talent by the name of Robert Downey, Jr. While he is beloved worldwide for his portrayal of Tony Stark, as well as many other projects, he was very much an actor studios were leery of. By staking the entirety of their future on him, they hedged what turned out to be one of the greatest bets in cinematic history.

From here we move on to discuss everything else Marvel has attempted to do in the past 10 years. From their struggles – recasting Bruce Banner and War Machine – to their insane successes (what’s a Guardian of the Galaxy again?), we tackle it all on this extra-Marvelous episode that any film fan won’t want to miss.

AFTER this discussion, we take off the Spoiler Gauntlet and jump into Avengers: Infinity War! What we loved, what we loathed, favorite moments, personal experiences, and especially: what we thought of that ending! There is a lot to talk about this week, so take a listen.

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Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast:

  • (0:00 – 1:07:27)Building A Marvel Cinematic Universe
  • (1:07:28 – 1:12:01) Avengers: Infinity War (Spoiler-Free)
  • (1:12:02 – 2:15:27) Avengers: Infinity War Spoilercast
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