Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, We Bought A Zoo and War Horse get reviewed on this week’s edition of the Hollywood Outsider. We also look at the most recent Film & TV news (is that REALLY what Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey are up to; what’s next for the Zombieland director; Will Ferrel and Zach Galifianakis together; what direction will American Horror Story take next season; and much more) and a few new trailers (Babymakers, Rock of Ages and the hotly anticipated Prometheus). Aaron takes his turn with a Spielberg-centric ‘Stump the HO’ before we talk about what’s catching our eye on TV this week, upcoming Blu Ray / DVD releases and Justin handles this weeks ‘Flashback DVD’. We wrap up the show with our’From the Outside In’ topic - ‘Our Favorite TV Shows of 2011′. As always, be sure to stick through the closing song for our own version of outtakes. Please subscribe on itunes, Google Reader, Stitcher Radio 

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Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows and Girl With the Dragon Tattoo get reviewed on this week’s edition of the Hollywood Outsider. We look at the most recent Film & TV news (Sequel news on the Bond films, Fast 6 and even Top Gun?; what happens if you pirate films nowadays; Golden Globes tidbits; what asinine show is making a return; and much more) and a few new trailers (Dark Knight Rises anyone? Orrrr maybe a little Hobbit flick?). Brian does his best to ‘Stump the HO’ before we talk about what’s catching our eye on TV this week, upcoming Blu Ray / DVD releases and Scott offers up this weeks ‘Flashback DVD’. We wrap up the show with this week’s ‘From the Outside In’ topic - Which Categories Should the Oscar’s Add’. As always, be sure to stick through the closing song for our own version of outtakes. Please subscribe on itunes, Google Reader, Stitcher Radio (give us a Thumbs Up!) or anywhere else with an RSS feed

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This week we look at upcoming releases: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol; The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo; War Horse; The Darkest Hour and The Adventures of TinTin. We also discuss the most recent Film & TV news (Dark Knight Rises plot details; sequel news; what’s next forHarrison Ford and Angelina Jolie; Netflix expanding again; the new GI Joe Retaliation and Men In Black 3 trailers;and more). Scott does his best to ‘Stump the HO’; we also talk about what’s catching our eye on TV this week, upcoming Blu Ray / DVD releases and guest host Brad offers up this weeks ‘Flashback DVD’. We wrap up the show withthis week’s ‘From the Outside In’ topic - Lord of the Rings just celebrated it’s 10 year anniversary since release - How have films changed because of this? As always, be sure to stick through the closing song for our own version of outtakes. Please subscribe on itunes, Google Reader, Stitcher Radio (give us a Thumbs Up!)

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This week we’re looking ahead to releases Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows & Chipmunks 3. We also look at the most recent Film and TV news (a 24 movie on the way; Sequel news on Hangover, Transformers, Grown Ups, Star Trek and others; a new role for Will Smith; why are Alec Baldwin & David Fincher so mad?; and much more). Justin does his best to ‘Stump the HO’ before we talk about what’s catching our eye on TV this week, upcoming Blu Ray / DVD releases and Brian offers up this weeks ‘Flashback DVD’. We wrap up the show with this week’s ‘From the Outside In’ topic - Our Favorite Christmas Movies. As always, be sure to stick through the closing song for our own version of outtakes. Please subscribe on itunes, Google Reader, Stitcher Radio (give us a Thumbs Up!) or anywhere else with an RSS feed, and email us with suggestions, thoughts or film flashbacks of your own. 

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This week we’re reviewing Hugo and The Muppets, we take a look at the upcoming December 9th releases (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; The Sitter; Young Adult; New Year’s Eve), as well as what’s catching our eye on television this week. We also look at the most recent film & TV news (Is Christian Bale done with Batman; casting news for Tom Hanks, Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Liev Schreiber and others; more film reboots coming for Scarface, Grudge, Poltergeist; respond to a listener email; and more). Brian does his best to ‘Stump the HO’.After the break, we discuss this week’s DVD / Blu Ray Releases and guest host Scott gives us his Flashback DVD of the Week. The ‘From The Outside In’ topic for this week is ‘Our Favorite Film Surprise Moment’. As always, be sure to stick through the closing song for our own version of outtakes. Subscribe via itunes, Google Reader or standard RSS feed; give us a Thumbs UP! on your Stitcher Radio 

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This week we’re reviewing Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and we’ve brought a Twilight fan aboard for fair representation, we take a quick look at the upcoming December 2nd releases (Shame, Sleeping Beauty), as well as what’s catching our eye on television this week.

We also look at the most recent film & TV news (what’s new for The Rock, Scorsese and Chris Evans; A Munsters reboot; is Hugh Grant calling for an uprising?; we look at the newest trailers for Gone, Rampart and The Hunger Games; and more). Scott does his best to ‘Stump the HO’ before we take a quick trailer break. After the break, we discuss this week’s DVD / Blu Ray Releases, and guest host Amber gives us her Flashback DVD of the Week. As always, be sure to stick through the closing song for our own version of outtakes. A very fun episode in spite of a slow news / release week. Subscribe via itunes, Google Reader or standard RSS feed; give us a Thumbs UP! on your Stitcher Radio

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For this special edition of The Hollywood Outsider, Aaron sits down for an exclusive interview with renowned author, playwright, actor and Hollywood acting coach, Chambers Stevens. Chambers has coached some of the most influential young actors of their respective generations and is now in the process of spreading the word of Sandcastle Publishing’s Chambie Awards, which Sandcastle named in honor of Chambers himself. An interesting interview with a very interesting man about his experiences and his craft. The Chambie Awards are an event honoring the very best in young actors of both Television & Film and has been gaining in popularity since 2005. With focused nominations in both Television & Film, the Chambie Awards are attempting to reward excellent work by young actors in that medium. You can find more information at ChambieAwards.com and here on Facebook as well. 

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This week we’re reviewing Immortals, taking a look at the upcoming November 23rd releases (Arthur Christmas, A Dangerous Method, Hugo and The Muppets), as well as what’s catching our eye on television this week. We also look at the most recent film & TV news (what’s new for Tim Burton & Kristen Stewart; a Dr. Who film?; is Brad Pitt retiring; new Friday and Star Trek flicks; Prime Suspect and Community in danger; and more). Aaron does his best to ‘Stump the HO’ before we take a quick trailer break. After the break, we discuss this week’s From the Outside In Thanksgiving holiday topic. We wrap up the show with new DVD / Blu Ray Releases (Super 8, Spy Kids 4, Conan the Barbarian, Carjacked and Meet the Browns), and Brian’s Flashback DVD of the Week. As always, be sure to stick through the closing song for our own version of outtakes. Please subscribe and also email us with your suggestions, thoughts or film flashbacks of your own. Be sure to come back next week

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This week we’re reviewing Tower Heist and taking a look at upcoming Nov. 18th releases (The Descendants, Happy Feet 2 and of course, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1). Before we get to those: Brian, Justin & Aaron take a look at the most recent film and TV news (where IS Waldo; what’s up with the new Bond film; 300 Part 2?; what the hell was Brett Ratner thinking; A Hannibal TV series?; 24: India; and much more). Justin does his best to ‘Stump the HO’ before we take a quick trailer break. After the break, we discuss this week’s From the Outside In topic: ‘What’s Catching Our Eye From the Fall Season’. We wrap up the show with new DVD / Blu Ray Releases and Aaron’s Flashback DVD of the week. As always, be sure to stick through the closing song for our own version of outtakes. Please subscribe and also email us with your suggestions, thoughts or film flashbacks of your own. 

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This week we’re reviewing In Time, taking a look at the upcoming Nov. 9th release J. Edgar and the Nov. 11th releases Immortals, Jack & Jill and 11-11-11, as well as what’s catching our eye on television this week. Before we get to those: Brian, Justin & Aaron take a look at the most recent film and TV news (sad news with Expendables 2; how much does a movie ticket cost now; who did J.K. Rowling say she thought about knocking off in the Deathly Hollows; is Eddie Murphy trying to be funny again; happenings with a Kung Fu remake, Riddick and a possible Beetlejuice sequel, looks at a couple of new trailers…and more). Brian does his best to ‘Stump the HO’ before we take a quick trailer break. After the break, we discuss this week’s From the Outside In listener suggested topic: ‘What Low Budget Films Could Have Been A Hit With A Bigger Budget’. We wrap up the show with new DVD / Blu Ray Releases (The Change-Up, 13, Harry Potter & the DH Part 2 among them), ou [...]

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