For decades, strong female characters have continued to grow in popular culture. Heroines have graced the silver screen from Ellen Ripley to Katniss Everdeen to the just released Wonder Woman. Likewise, television has held its own legion of women in the forms of the Bionic Woman, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Sydney Bristow. Heroism lies in everyone, but this week we’re only discussing the ladies.

On this week’s podcast, we discuss what it takes to be a hero. Is it selflessness, bravery, or just an epic level of ass-kickery? We also offer up our individual picks for the top 3 heroic female characters in TV and film.

Also this week: reviews of Wonder Woman, The Wedding Invitation, and War Machine. We also offer another installment of HO Court as we look into recent litigation regarding a lawsuit claiming the recent Alamo Drafthouse “Women’s Only” screenings is discrimination.

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The Wedding Invitation follows best friends Lucy (Rainy Kerwin), Ryann (Camille Guaty), and Nectar (Christina Ulloa) as they navigate the waters of single life, each looking for a date after a last-minute invitation to the wedding of a lifetime. Lucy is a woman who has just lost her job, her boyfriend and is forced back into the dating scene at the worst time. Ryann is the bold friend overfilled with confidence, yet is still terrified of asking out the one guy she has her eye on. Nectar never seems to be in need of attention, yet everyone she spends time with is obviously the wrong match for her. The three friends endure ups-and-downs and Lucy guides us through the worst time in her life as she searches for that one special guy to whisk her off to this most exclusive wedding, and she might have found him in a charming guitar teacher.

Lighthearted and fun, The Wedding Invitation is a charming romantic comedy. For this exclusive interview, writer-director-star, Rainy Kerwin discusses the path her film has traveled to finally arrive as her feature film debut. She elaborates on what prompted her to craft this story of sisterhood and women making the first move, and why the actors were such a fit for Rainy's passion project.

An engaging interview with a new voice in comedy, take a listen to our interview with director and star, Rainy Kerwin.

The Wedding Invitation releases digitally On Demand June 6, 2017

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For this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we gathered listeners and fans together and had an in-depth discussion on DC's latest, Wonder Woman. 

Numerous voices with different takes on DC's Universe thus far weigh in on how they fared with finally bringing Princess Diana to the silver screen. How did Gal Gadot handle the Lasso of Truth? Was Patty Jenkins the right fit as director? How charming can Chris Pine actually be? Find out the answer to this and many other lingering questions as we dive into DC's Wonder Woman!

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

  • Wonder Woman - The wait is over, how was it? 
  • Gal Gadot's performance as Princess Diana
  • Chris Pine as Steve Trevor
  • A rundown of all major plot points
  • Favorite and least favorite moments
  • Where we stand with the current slate of films in the DC Universe
  • What we want to see from Justice League
  • Be sure to read our review on the film HERE

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We might have taken the week off here at The Hollywood Outsider, but that does not mean we do not have quality podcast entertainment to offer!

In additions to our reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Baywatch, we selected three of our most popular topics so far this year and combined them into on mammoth episode.

We begin with binge-worthy TV shows, then a bit of necessary Oscar changes, and finally we discuss how television has changed since we were children. If you are new to the show, here is a highlight reel of what listeners enjoyed earlier in the year, and if you are a long-time listener, enjoy three of your favorite topics all on one episode!

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Be Afraid follows John and Heather Chambers (Brian Krause, Jaimi Paige), shortly after relocating to a small town in Pennsylvania. After he initially seems to experience sleep paralysis, John begins to discover that his home is being targeted by ominous beings lurking in the shadows, seemingly led by a nefarious figure known only as The Hat Man. Fearing for his family's safety, John dives into a complex history of mysterious local disappearances which may lead to a secret this town never wants revealed.

Drew Gabreski's latest film, Be Afraid, carries with it an intriguing concept revolving around the deep history and lore of "shadow people". This phenomenon - which revolves around those unique moments when we catch a flicker of movement in the corner of our eye only to discover nothing is present - continues to grow around the world. Skeptics believe these "shadows" are mere flights of an overactive imagination, while more open-minded intellectuals theorize they could be anything from ghosts to interdimensional beings to even time travelers.

Whatever they are, as he discusses in our exclusive interview, Drew was directly affected by visions of a so-called "Hat Man" as a child. These memories prompted him to work with screenwriter Gerald Nott on a shared vision of how a story in this world could be brought to life on film. Drew elaborates on those experiences, as well as the journey the film took from the initial stages at After Dark to its current release on VOD.

An intriguing interview with a new talent on-the-rise, take a listen to our interview with director, Drew Gabreski.

Be Afraid releases digitally and On Demand June 1, 2017.

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The Last Man Club – now available on VOD – follows four military veterans on one last hurrah as they reach the twilight years of their lives. “Eagle” is a man destined for a retirement facility when he receives a letter asking for help from one of his old WWII crew. Setting off to gather his old comrades, Eagle picks up a mysterious young woman in Romy (Kate French), one with a checkered past. Together, they forge a bond and embark on a road trip of memories where they each learn much about life, duty, and even honor.

Bo Brinkman has been working in Hollywood for decades. Launching his career as an actor in such films as Gettysburg, Bo has transitioned his artistry behind the camera, preferring to work on personal projects. The Last Man Club has been a film that Bo has been attempting to make in one way or another for decades, and finally his dream has arrived. For our exclusive interview, Bo discusses his time on Gettysburg, the journey the film has taken to get to this point, as well as why this film is such a personal tale for him to tell.

Take a listen to a wonderful conversation with the writer and director of The Last Man Club, Bo Brinkman. The film is available now on your favorite VOD outlets.

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Every year we look at the latest and greatest in summer releases, and then debate what is the best or the worst in film and television for the season. But what if we held all of the power? What if WE could decide a perfect summer blockbuster, or the ideal summer television series?

This week, we take a dive into the well of creativity as we decipher all that we love and loathe in summer entertainment by crafting our perfect summer movie and TV series. Nothing is off-limits and all ideas are accepted, it’s time to build our own future.

Also this week: reviews of Alien: Covenant and Kill Switch, The Home Theater Experience, and our first edition of HO Court weighs in on if an Austin, TX man should be awarded the price of a movie ticket.

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

 

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Alien Covenant hits this weekend. Pirates the weekend after. Spider-Man, Transformers and on and on. So this week, we’re going to discuss what franchises don’t need a reboot, they don’t need new blood, they just need to be put down and retired.

We focus on franchises we both love and hate. Nobody is safe with us at the wheel!

We also discuss Memorial Day Weekend movie experiences, reviews of Snatched and King Arthur, our HO Game of the Week and more!

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

  • (0:00 – 24:07) Movie and TV News: Diane Lane’s DC gaffe and DC reshoots, NBC Cancels Timeless wait! No they didn't, Zac Efron to play Ted Bundy, and more
  • (24:08 – 55:02) From The Outside In Topic: What Movie Franchises need to be put down | Listener comments
  • (55:03 – 1:18:37) What’s This Movie? | Reviews of Snatched, Amazon Prime’s Bosch Season 3, King Arthur, and Netflix Original Handsom : a Netflix Mystery Movie | Say it like it is | Bad Memorial Day Weekend Movies
  • (1:18:38 – 1:24:05) Recommendations and Outrage | Closing
  • Don't miss our Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Reactions Podcast!
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Television shows, unlike podcasts, typically cannot run all year long. Therefore, at the end of every season, we are graced with what’s known as the “Season Finale”, that last episode that is supposed to both complete the current year, while also teasing next year’s storyline.

Sometimes these season finales work, often times they leave us throwing darts at our TV sets. So this week, we decided to break down what makes for a great season finale, as well as what our all-time favorite for a season ender is.

We also discuss our most annoying TV clichés, what college movie parties we wish we were invited to, and even some movie news.  

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

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As we pick up with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy in Vol. 2, The Sovereign – an uptight race of golden dipped genetic perfection – have commissioned them to defend a platform from ill-intended creatures. In true Guardians fashion, the recently-formed family of mercenaries manages to simultaneously save the day and piss off those they are protecting. After fleeing impending doom, the team comes across Peter’s dad, Ego, who holds to key to Star-Lord's heritage, a mystery that tantalized us at the end of the first film. From this point, Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot, and Drax are forced to once again save the universe, this time with some new and unlikely teammates in the form of Yondu and Nebula.

Take a listen to this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider as we fly deep into the heart of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and all the secrets contained within. Major plot points as discussed, post-credit stingers are explained, and by the end of this podcast you will clearly know where we stand with group of charming a-holes. 

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

  • The Theater Experience
  • The tone of Guardians - did it go too dark?
  • A rundown of all major plot points and the post-credits stingers
  • Favorite and least favorite plot points and moments
  • Performances - who resonated the most or was underserved 
  • Thoughts on the soundtrack for this second go-round
  • What we want to see from Marvel's next Guardians of the Galaxy
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