Controversial Debates in Film and TV

Did Rose really have enough room on the door for Jack? Was that Karate Kid kick illegal? Did Scarlett Johansson get a fair shake in Ghost in the Shell? Is the Snyder Cut really a good thing? Is replacing controversial actors or canceling shows over difficult themes the right course of action? The controversial debates in film and TV are infinite and we are definitely diving right into the thick of many of them on this special episode.

Also on this week's episode: debating how to handle controversial films, reviews of Perry Mason, You Should Have Left, and The King of Staten Island.

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 28:09) Recasting in the MCU, did Rose have room for Jack, our stance on AMC Theaters vs. Universal studios
• (28:10 – 43:56) Reviews: Perry Mason, You Should Have Left, The King of Staten Island | Upcoming Releases
• (43:57 – 1:42:15) From The Outside In: Controversial Debates in Film and TV
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Which Summer Franchise of the 2000's is the Best of the Best?

Movie Battle Royale is back, but this time: Summer Franchise Edition. We wanted to talk about those franchises released in the 2000's that kept us going back to the theater for the next. The rules are limited: the franchise must have had at least 3 films release in the summer (May-August), they must have occurred within the 2000's, and the MCU films must be broken down (Captain America, Iron Man, Avengers, etc.). Will Mr. Potter survive the Apes? Can Spider-Man swing faster than Fast and the Furious can vroom-vroom? Will Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible be able to take on the Avengers?

Also on this week's episode: debating how to handle controversial films, reviews of Da Five Bloods, Artemis Fowl, The Family Tree, and The HO Teachable Minute.

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 31:06) Movie & TV Discussion: Controversial Themes
• (31:07 – 47:28) Reviews: Artemis Fowl, and Da 5 Bloods | Upcoming Releases
• (47:29 – 1:37:39) From The Outside In: Movie Battle Royale - Summer Franchise Edition
• (1:37:40 – 1:42:25) Recommendations | HO Teachable Minute | Closing
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What Are Your Favorite Opening Sequences?

On this week's episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we wanted to talk about those incredible movie intros. Whether it's an action-filled car chase, a terrifying phone call from someone in your house, or a bank robbery with triple-crossing and a mysteriously ominous character whose identity remains unknown, we're talking about it all. Of course, we also have to talk about those films with a stellar opening sequence that ultimately led to disappointment.

Also on this week's episode: debating movie theater reopening requirements, You Can Do It!,  spoiler-free reviews of Becky, Shirley, and Darkness Falls, and The HO Teachable Minute.

Discussed on this episode

• (0:00 – 32:07) When Should Movie Theaters Reopen | You Can Do It!
• (32:08 – 48:22) Reviews: Becky, Shirley, and Darkness Falls | Upcoming Releases
• (48.23 – 1:29:21) From The Outside In: Memorable Cinematic Opening Sequences
• (1:29:22 – 1:42:44) Recommendations | HO Teachable Minute | Outtakes
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Enjoy a selected episode of the SMIRK podcast, more episodes are now available in your favorite podcast app or at SmirkPodcast.com.

On this episode of Smirk, grab a notepad and settle in…for murder! We’re trying something a little differing this time, as our story reveals itself as a full-fledged murder-mystery. Only after we discuss and dissect our love for the genre will we reveal the killer. Can you guess it before the murderer’s identity is unmasked?

Aaron sits down to share a few thoughts and ask one simple question: Are we listening?