For this special Oscars 2020 wrap-up, Aaron and Amanda discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. Find more information at TheHollywoodOutsider.com

The Academy Awards are the most prestigious awards in filmmaking and showcase some of the greatest talent and work in motion pictures for that running year. The nominees and winners are selected by majority vote from members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Ballots are cast by members from within the industry and, in most categories, represent the corresponding branch.

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What is the best film from all of the Academy Award 'Best Picture' nominees from 2010-2019?

Oscar season is very real and hits full effect in January/February when the nominations go live and awards are presented, but what about those 'snubs'? Movies that should've but didn't, or maybe you agree with the Oscar contenders!

We're selecting the best of the best, as defined by the Academy, for this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider, as we return to one of our favorite segments. We will decide, once-and-for-all, what the is the BEST! Could it be 12 Years a Slave, or possibly 2019's Parasite? Will the War Rig of Mad Max: Fury Road out-run Beasts of the Southern Wild? Can Hacksaw Ridge make it to the end without a single shot? Is Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle) better than Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook)? Find out the winner with our Movie Battle Royale: Oscars 2010s Edition!

Also this week: a news roundup, upcoming releases, HO Teachable Minute, and much more.

Discussed on this episode

  • (0:00 – 20:43) Opening | News Roundup 
  • (20:44 – 27:59) Make The Case | Upcoming Releases
  • (28:00 – 1:18:39) From The Outside In: Movie Battle Royale - Oscars 2010s Edition
  • (1:18:40 – 1:26:45) Recommendations | The HO Teachable Minute | Closing
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  • This month's Patreon-exclusive Bad Movie Night is Heartbreakers, and our exclusive Bonus Episode is a fun roundtable of getting to know the hosts.
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we revisit 2019 as we present the 2020 Awards for the best we witnessed in film and television over the past year. From the continued explosion of quality content on TV and streaming services, to the implosion of mediocrity scattered about, to an overload of greatness both at home and in theaters – THESE are the only podcast awards you need to listen to!

Discussed on this episode

2020 Categories:

TV

• Best Special Effects and/or Stunts

• Favorite Supporting Character

• The Biggest Badass

• Favorite Actor

• Favorite TV Villain

• Best Single Moment

• The Coherence Award - Best Little-Seen TV Series

• Top 5 TV Shows of 2019

Movies

• Best Line

• Best Villain

• Best Use of a Worn Out Cliche or Plot

• Best Physical Effect or Stunt

• Best Use of CGI

• Best Supporting Character

• Best Badass

• Favorite Actor

• The Coherence Award – Best Little Seen Film

• Best Specific Moment

• Top 10 Movies of 2019

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What do you want from TV in 2020?

On this episode, we're discussing television in 2020. Specifically, with over 500 scripted TV shows in 2019, what more could we possibly want from the medium over the next several months? Genres? More baking, true crime, cheerleaders, what do we want from TV in 2020? We follow that up with our 15 most anticipated TV shows of 2020, and why they stood out to us.

Also this week: reviews of Bad Boys for Life, Dolittle, News Roundup makes a return, we find the positive aspects to negativity in You Can Do It, a new section titled The HO Teachable Minute, and much more.

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This is our 2020 Movie Release EXTRAVAGANZA!

On this year's episode, we break down the most anticipated releases of the 2020 movie calendar, including ours and listener picks as well. And with the year already in full swing, it’s finally time to look ahead at all of the exciting releases still to come in 2020!

We kick things off with the most anticipated film releases. Titles such as Wonder Woman 84, A Quiet Place 2, Free Guy, Dune, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Tenet, No Time To Die, Top Gun: Maverick, Black Widow, and a whole lot more.

All of those titles are just the tip of the iceberg, as we also review the stunning films 1917 and Just Mercy.

We’re discussing over 35 new movies releasing in 2020 on this episode, so bring a notebook because we’re about to help you plan your entire year in entertainment!

Editor's Note: Scroll to the bottom of The Hollywood Outsider post on this episode for the entire wide release film schedule for 2020.

Discussed on this episode

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As we take the week off, here are three of our most popular topics from last year: Classic Films, Childhood Heroes Brought Back To Life, and the Most Quotable Movies. The HO will return with our 2020 Movie Release Extravaganza on January 15, 2020!

First up, from Episode 361: We discuss the concept of classic films and what defines them for us. We also debate what we miss about these films, and especially what we don’t.

Next, we head to Episode 363: We take a look at those moments when our own childhood heroes are sprung back to life. Not all of these resurgences went as smoothly as we would have hoped, yet that does not take away from the excitement we felt as we all approached opening day or the first time a new episode hit the airwaves. Our favorites, the ones that crushed our dreams, and maybe even one or two that had us questioning our own childhood memories.

Finally, we head to Episode 358: If you’re a fan of entertainment, then odds are you randomly drop movie or TV quotes as breadcrumbs to identify your fellow die-hards.  “I’ll be back”, “Ouch”, “You can’t handle the truth!” – these are just a few of the quotes people use all the time, often without even realizing they’re doing it. For this section, we discuss why it is we do this practice of using established pop-culture language to handle the conversing for us, as well as what our favorite movie quotes are, as well as the movies we most often find ourselves referencing seemingly every day of our lives.

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

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On this special episode, Aaron discusses the winners of the 2020 Golden Globes, which were announced on Sunday, January 5th, 2020 on NBC. The Golden Globes are prestigious accolades given to honorees for their excellence in television and film, both domestic and internationally, on behalf of the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

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J.J. Abrams returns to Star Wars with The Rise of Skywalker, and to end a 9-film saga. For this go round, Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and Poe (Oscar Isaac) have been tasked with locating a hidden planet that contains the key to bringing down the entirety of The First Order, now led by Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). Still conflicted with his connection to Rey, Kylo – aka Ben Solo – struggles and pontificates on his place in this world, as Rey continues to force forward towards completing her journey and saving the galaxy. And yes, Rey and Kylo continue their back-and-forth psychic shenanigans about who is worth redemption, and who is truly pulling whom into the Dark Side.

On this episode, we dive head-first into the final film in this epic series (for now), and specifically what we loved and loathed about this latest attempt to satisfy fans worldwide. Is it too safe? Does it wrap up all of those insane loose ends? Does Kylo care about Rey as more than just a frenemy, or would Finn be better suited? Also, what's up with all those cameos?! We have a lot to discuss, and limited time to do it, so this is one podcast you do NOT want to miss!

Find more information on the episode HERE

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What were your entertainment highlights of 2019?

On this special of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to say goodbye to the year! Though we have one more episode planned for next week, this is our last regular-esque episode of the show. And for it, we review Jumanji: The Next Level, 6 Underground, discuss Richard Jewell and The Garden Left Behind as well as our thoughts on HBO’s Watchmen finale, and then we close the year with our thoughts on the best this year had to offer.

After our goodbyes, we have attached our anniversary episode of Remake This Movie RIGHT from earlier this year. To celebrate Star Wars week, enjoy as Aaron and friends debate the best way to remake The Phantom Menace in proper fashion.

For two decades, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace has, much like the Empire, lay in hiding while waiting for the right time to strike. Midi-chlorians, Trade Federations, and Jar Jar Binks have kept this series from its own potential for far too long. Since Disney seems to be in no hurry to correct this wrong, it is left up to our Cinematic Architects to roll up our sleeves and return to work: We’re going to Remake Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace RIGHT!

Clips selected from 1999’s Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace.

Discussed on this episode

  • (0:00 – 31:02) Reviews: Jumanji: The Next Level, 6 Underground, Richard Jewell, The Garden Left Behind, Watchmen
  • (31:03 – 57:15) Goodbye 2019
  • (57:16– 2:07:46) Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace - Remake This Movie RIGHT
  • Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com
  • Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider.
  • This month's Patreon-exclusive Bad Movie Night focuses on SOLO - A Star Wars Story, while last month's focused on Taking Lives and featured an exclusive interview with writer Jon Bokenkamp
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What were your favorite films and television shows of the 2010s?

On this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are discussing a decade's worth of film and television content. We know - it's a lot. Reflecting on the changes in entertainment over this past decade in film and television, our top 10 films and TV shows that released 2010-2019, our favorite entertainers, writers, and directors of the decade, experiences, and much more. So strap in, because we're about to go through a wealth of entertainment history!

Discussed on this episode

  • (0:00 – 29:54) Reflecting on a Decade in Film and Television
  • (29:55 – 1:23:45) Best Films of the 2010s
  • (1:23:46 – 1:57:05) Best Television Series of the 2010s
  • (1:57:06– 2:23:56) Best Experiences and Surprises | Best of Decade Awards | Listener Top 10 for Movies and TV 
  • Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com
  • Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content, by visiting Patreon.com/TheHollywoodOutsider.
  • Recent Patreon-exclusive Bad Movie Night episodes on Taking Lives will feature an exclusive interview with writer Jon Bokenkamp and also SOLO - A Star Wars Story
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  • Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password ‘buypopcorn’
  • Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!
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