It seems like things keep going darker these days, and even Disney animated films like Zootopia are tackling harsh topics like diversity. Meanwhile Star Wars, Marvel and DC pump out numerous films that the entire family goes to where there is constant wanton destruction.

That brings us to our topic – What constitutes a family film in 2016?

When you take the kids, mom, grandma, whomever – What does family film even mean in the modern day? Is it relegated to films of yesterday like Old Yeller, or is it anything the entire family can enjoy, regardless of topic or rating? We dive into this and it spurs a spirited discussion on films in general.

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

  • (0:00 – 26:08) Movie and TV News: Late VHS rentals land a guy in the slammer, Hollywood takes on Georgia, Jonah Hill and Emma Stone team up with Netflix, and much more
  • (26:09 – 55:37) From The Outside In Topic: What defines a family film in 2016  | Listener topic comments
  • (55:38 – 1:16:32) What’s This Movie? | Review of Sing Street | New Releases: God’s Not Dead 2 
  • (1:16:33 – 1:34:22) Emails | Closing | Our thoughts on Daredevil Season 2

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Bruce Wayne has been personally affected by the effects of Man of Steel, so much so that he worries about Superman's legacy on our planet. As he grows increasingly leery of Superman's role on Earth as an almost God-like figure, he decides to take matters into his own hands, showing a God what it feels like to be a man. At the same time, Lex Luthor has burst on the scene with a mysterious agenda that will affect both of our heroes. 

For this special bonus episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we dive head-first into the world of Batman v Superman. From the rooftops of Gotham to the streets of Metroplis to the slow-motion of Zack Snyder, we discuss every aspect of the film, including where we think the series should go from here. There is much to discuss, so join in on our conversation and listen to the latest episode of The Hollywood Outsider.

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The South by Southwest Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Every year, thousands of fans arrive in Downtown Austin, TX to partake in a couple of weeks of great music, technology, and film. For this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we take you deep into the heart of the film festival portion, and even deeper into the films themselves.

There are well over 100 films, documentaries, and shorts at SXSW and - while we can't see them all - we have a nice sample of what came out of this year's stellar lineup of independent films. 17 movies and TV shows are on the docket, and we review them all...with more than a couple surprises. 

So sit back and relax. You're about to experience South by Southwest from the comfort of your own chair. 

The films discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie Podcast:

Beware the Slenderman: On May 31st 2014, in the woods outside Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year-old girls stabbed their classmate 19 times. This is a documentary covering those events and the evolution of Slenderman.

Black: A 15-year-old girl in a black gang in Brussels must choose between loyalty and love when she falls for a Moroccan boy from a rival gang. Keenly aware of the consequences of getting involved with someone from another gang, they begin to imagine a different life for themselves when things go wrong. It's in this criminal milieu that directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah set Black, a pulse-pounding contemporary take on Shakespearean tragedy Romeo & Juliet.

The Trust: Nic Cage and Elijah Wood play a pair of cops investigating a drug invasion stumble upon a mysterious bank vault.

American Fable: When 11-year-old Gitty discovers that her beloved father is hiding a wealthy man in her family's silo in order to save their struggling farm, she is forced to choose between saving the man's life or protecting her family from the consequences of their actions. AMERICAN FABLE is a fairytale thriller set in the 1980s rural Midwest about a courageous girl living in a dark - sometimes magical - world.

Claire In Motion: Claire (Betsy Brandt) is sure of herself, her work and family, until - like a bad dream - her husband disappears, leaving a trail of puzzling secrets that shatter her certainty.

And Punching The Clown: Hapless satirical songwriter Henry Phillips is lured to LA when a veteran TV producer decides to make a show about the life of a loser.

Miss Stevens: A comedy focused on a teacher who chaperones a group of high schoolers to a state drama competition.

I Am Not A Serial Killer: In a small Midwestern town, a troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer whilst keeping his own inner demons at bay.

Demolition: Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a successful investment banker struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash.

In A Valley Of Violence: A revenge Western film set in the 1890s, where a stranger (Ethan Hawke) arrives in a small town seeking vengeance for his murdered friend.

Don’t Breathe: A group of teens break into a blind man's (Stephen Lang) home thinking they'll get away with the perfect crime. They're wrong.

Secrets of the Force Awakens: An inside look at the making of the movie Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), featuring footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.

The Waiting: A pair of high school kids try to trick an elderly neighbor (James Caan) into thinking his house is haunted.

Before The Sun Explodes: After his wife kicks him out, an anxious comedian is lured in by an intriguing woman with a stalker.

Preacher: After a supernatural event at his church a preacher enlists the help of a vampire to find God.

Outcast: A young man searches for answers as to why he's been suffering from supernatural possessions his entire life.

Everybody Wants Some: A group of college baseball players navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.

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Crazy is one of the hardest words to define, mostly because it means so many different things to so many people. What unnerves one of us might not even bother another, while society might consider a certain behavior insane while we completely understand it. So what IS crazy to us?

When it comes to movies and television, there are numerous characters to consider and we could honestly spend hours just on this one topic. Instead, this episode we discuss what WE consider to be crazy behavior, and what kinds of behavior truly gets under our skin unlike any other.

We conclude this topic by picking the one character in allllllll of TV and film that we consider to be the craziest crazy of all the crazies. That one character who still haunts us to this very day.

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 – 41:45) Movie and TV News: Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg don the hats one last time for Indiana Jones 5, Heat prequel, Hollywood prepares a possible option for new releases at home, and much more | Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children and Ben-Hur trailers
  • (41:46 – 1:19:55) From The Outside In Topic: Who is the craziest crazy of all the crazies?  | Listener topic comments
  • (1:19:56 – 1:36:45) What’s This Movie? | Reviews of 10 Cloverfield Lane | New Releases: Allegiant, Miracles From Heaven and Midnight Special 
  • (1:36:46 – 1:54:15) Emails | Closing | Pick The Hollywood Outsider Theme
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What are the best and worst television universes to live in? We discuss the world of TV and where we would really want to live. As well as reviews of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and London Has Fallen, movie news 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 – 29:21) Movie and TV News: JK Simmons switches sides, Bruce Willis has a Death Wish, Men In Black and 23 Jump Street unite, Venom is alive, and much more | the Ghostbusters trailer
  • (29:32 – 1:13:10) From The Outside In Topic: What is the Best and Worst Television Universe to live in?  | Listener topic comments
  • (1:13:11 – 1:40:43) What’s This Movie? | Reviews of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and London Has Fallen | Upcoming Attractions: The Young Messiah, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and The Brothers Grimsby | VOD and Blu-Ray Releases
  • (1:40:44 – 1:52:42) Emails | Closing | Outtakes

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We’ve all been there. You walk out of the theater, pumped and excited from the movie you just sat through. You go on with your life until, suddenly, BAM! A sequel is announced. A continuation of this world or character that you loved is coming back to a theater near you. So you grab your closest friends, you psych yourself up and get ready for what is surely the greatest motion picture in the history of cinema!

And then it’s not.

That’s right, on this week’s podcast, we’re discussing when movie sequels go wrong. When that next chapter in your favorite film franchise forgets its roots or fans and turns into something dreadful. When you say ‘Bad Sequel’, so many films come to mind: Batman and Robin, Speed 2, Jaws 2, Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, The Phantom Menace, and the list goes on and on.

What were our worst personal experiences because of bad sequels? What sequels ruined entire franchises for us? Most importantly: What are the absolute WORST movie sequels?

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 – 19:07) Movie and TV News: Stephen King confirms Dark Tower casting, Miles Teller and Josh Brolin want to be firefighters, Oscar winners, and much more
  • (19:08 – 1:05:29) From The Outside In Topic: When Movie Sequels Go Wrong  | Listener topic comments
  • (1:05:30 – 1:26:06) What’s This Movie? | Upcoming Attractions: Zootopia, London Has Fallen, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | VOD and Blu-Ray Releases
  • (1:26:07 – 1:59:58) Emails | Closing | Thoughts On And How To Improve The Oscars
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