On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we head back to San Diego to look at Comic-Con 2023, dive into the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes and why do they matter, Barbenheimer is sweeping the world, and our spoiler-free reviews of Barbie, Oppenheimer, Talk to Me, and Sympathy for the Devil.

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Discussed on this episode:

        • (0:00 – 39:10) Opening | SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes | AMC Theaters and Netflix Change Course
        • (39:11 – 1:08:30) From the Outside In Topic: Comic-Con 2023
        • (1:08:31 – 1:15:45) Oppenheimer
        • (1:15:46 – 1:18:14) Talk to Me
        • (1:18:15 – 1:23:54) Sympathy for the Devil
        • (1:23:55 – 1:53:29) Barbie | The Barbie Reception
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Direct download: HO538_Comic_Con_2023.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:27am PDT

On this episode, we dive into the fascination with toys as movies. Barbie, Transformers, and on and on. Why do we flock to these stories long after our childhood, and what other toys would make for great entertainment?

Also, our spoiler-free review of Cobweb, TV series finales, summer movies, and more!

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Direct download: HO537_Toys_in_Movies.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to discuss the elephant in the room: Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. He's a legend, both as an actor, producer, and now stuntman. He has remained at the top of his game for decades. So, why are people so conflicted about their feelings for him as fans? Tom Cruise is our topic this week, the last movie star standing. His career, the love from his crews, couch hopping, Scientology, and everything else is up for debate. 

Also this week, spoilers are everywhere, from Deadpool 3 to Superman: Legacy and we discuss the most impossible missions of film or TV. Reviews of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, The Channel, and The Unseen. Plus interviews from the premiere of The Unseen. 

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Discussed on this episode:

    • (0:00 – 13:56) Opening | Spoilers Are Everywhere
    • (13:57 – 1:00:29) From the Outside In Topic: The Tom Cruise Effect
    • (1:00:30 – 1:06:43) Impossible Missions
    • (1:06:44 – 1:44:58) Spoiler-Free Reviews: The Channel, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, The Unseen - Plus Interviews from the Premiere
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Direct download: HO536_Tom_Cruise.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:17am PDT

Indiana Jones has returned to the world in a closing chapter to his storied franchise. Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Indy's estranged god-daughter, is on the hunt for the Antikythera, a mythical object that recognizes fissures in time. All the while, Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) in on her tail with his minions in an attempt to reignite the Nazi regime. Can Indiana Jones save the world one last time? Or has the aging hero simply missed his window?

For this entire episode, we discuss director James Mangold's take on Harrison Ford's last journey in depth, and with all the love the franchise has earned over the years. Enjoy our spoiler review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!

Direct download: HO535_Indiana_Jones_5.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:23am PDT

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