On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to answer the question: are romantic comedies dead? Seriously, this was a genre that dominated movie theaters for years, and now they're barely around except for the Hallmark Channel. We discuss not only the idea of how to revive the genre, but also what went wrong with modern romance that made us all fall out of love with love. 

Also this week, we play a game where we take a famous quote from a Rom-Com and share why it just doesn't work anymore, as well as reviews of Love Hurts and Heart Eyes. Let's get on with the show!

Discussed on this episode

Direct download: HO_ARE_ROMANIC_COMEDIES_DEAD.mp3
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with the news that Buffy the Vampire Slayer will be rebooted on Hulu with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to her iconic role as she carries a new slayer along her path. As we discuss this development, we all share our ideas for rebooting favorite TV shows for a new generation of viewers. 

Also this week, The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer has dropped, and we dive into whether it's enough to get us excited for the remake, M. Night Shyamalan and author Nicholas Sparks are connecting on an odd collaboration, plus The Faculty and The Gunslinger both get remakes. 

Lastly, it's time to discuss a few potential recommendations plus reviews of Companion and Green and Gold with Scott Clark of the Packers Fan Podcast and The Gaming Outsider.

Discussed on this episode

  • (0:00 – 29:04) Movie and TV News: The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer, M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks team up, The Faculty and The Gunslinger remakes
  • (29:05 – 1:12:09) From the Outside In: Rebooting Favorite TV Shows and Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • (1:12:10 – 1:46:21) Upcoming Attractions | Reviews - Companion, Green and Gold
Direct download: HO598_Rebooting_TV_Shows.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:40am PST

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are kicking things off with a breakdown and discussion on Oscars 2025, that's right, the 97th Academy Awards nominations are here! From what should win to what seems to be the actual frontrunner in all of the major categories. Was Emilia Pérez overvalued or are people reacting unfairly? Is Denis Villeneuve ever getting any love? Is Demi Moore a shoe-in or in line for an upset? It's time to dive in to the 2025 Oscar nominations! The 97th Annual Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 2, 2024 on ABC.

Click here for the full list of Oscar nominees.

Discussed on this episode

Direct download: HO_2025_Oscar_Nominations.mp3
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we’re breaking down everything that’s getting us excited in television with our 2025 TV Preview!  We talk about the most important NEW content coming to television this year with the premiere date, network, and a brief synopsis, AND our favorites returning. Chad Powers, Your Friends and Neighbors, Suits LA, Daredevil: Born Again, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Rabbit, Paradise, The Last Frontier, The Pitt, IT: Welcome to Derry, Cobra Kai, Stranger Things, The Last of Us, and so many more. Strap on your boots, we’re taking a walk into the future!

Also on this episode: spoiler-free review of Wolf Man!

What 2025 TV releases are you most looking forward to?

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Direct download: HO_2025_TV_Preview.mp3
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're breaking down everything that's getting us excited in film with our 2025 Movie Preview Extravaganza!  We talk about all the big movies coming to theaters and streaming this year with their respective release date and a brief synopsis. Blockbusters such as s such as Superman, Jurassic Park: Rebirth, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Wake Up Dead Man, Happy Gilmore 2, as well as plenty of smaller films like Death of a Unicorn and so many more. Last year was full of highlights, but 2025 is looking even more exciting. Let's take a walk into the future!

What 2025 movie releases are you most looking forward to?

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Direct download: HO597_2025_Movie_Extravaganza.mp3
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These are the only awards that really matter, the 2025 HO Awards! On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are breaking down our 2025 awards for both film and television. If you haven’t listened to our HO Awards before, we do ours a bit different, for example our "actor" category covers all genders, we do not separate it. For TV, network, cable, and streaming all count, it just has to have had at least 3 new episodes in 2024. For movies, theatrical, VOD, and streaming are all eligible.

If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what your picks are on our social media channels. What will take our awards? Wicked, Dune: Part 2, The Wild Robot, The Fall Guy, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Penguin, Silo, Reacher, Fallout, or something else? Each of us will award our winners in each category, and at the end, we’ll combine ours with listener picks to determine what was the HO TV series and Movie of the Year!

Take a listen to the 2025 HO Awards for TV and Film!

Discussed on this episode

  • (0:00 – 22:21) Opening | Best Movie or TV Experience, Best News Story
  • (22:22 – 1:15:51) Television Awards
  • (1:15:52 – 2:04:59) Film Awards
  • (2:05:00 - 2:13:40) HO TV Series and HO Movie of the Year
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  • Be wary of potential mild spoilers for 2024 films and TV series

TV Award Categories

  • Most Absurd or Frustrating Series
  • Best Special Effects and/or Stunts on TV
  • Best Villain or Badass
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Actor
  • Best Specific Moment on TV
  • The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed TV series that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber.
  • Biggest Surprise
  • The Top 10

Movie Award Categories

  • Most Absurd or Frustrating Series
  • Best Physical Effects or Stunts
  • Best Use of CGI in Film
  • Best Villain or Badass
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Actor
  • Best Specific Moment in Film
  • The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed film that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber.
  • Biggest Surprise
  • The Top 10
Direct download: HO596_2025_HO_Awards.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PST

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