On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, the San Diego Comic-Con - long a staple of the best in geek news and fandom - has returned to a live event for the first time in years. Because there was so much excitement, each of our hosts broke their favorite news bites into their own panels which we discuss and ponder, including the sweeping announcements of Marvel's Phase 5 and 6 plans. Also, stopping by from NoReruns.net, Kyle Nolan returns to discuss his live antics on the ground at SDCC 2022, and how the event has changed since the pandemic.

Also on this episode, our spoiler review of Jordan Peele's NOPE. Aaron and Troy dive into what Peele's stab at the sci-fi horror genre actually meant, and how differently people are reading that ending.

Discussed on this episode

    • (0:00 – 20:52) Opening | Troy's Panel: Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Apple TV+, Avatar
    • (20:53 – 39:42) Amanda's Panel: John Wick Chapter 4, BRZRKR, Marvel Animated, Dungeons and Dragons
    • (39:43 – 58:50) Kyle Nolan - NoReruns.net LIVE at SDCC 2022
    • (58:51 – 1:14:14) John's Panel: Black Adam, Shazam, The Sandman
    • (1:14:15 – 1:46:45) Aaron's Panel: Walking Dead, Marvel Phases 5 and 6
    • (1:46:46 – 2:10:34) NOPE Spoiler Review
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Category:general -- posted at: 1:29pm PDT

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with NOPE hitting theaters, we wanted to discuss why Hollywood has this obsession with making aliens terrifying? What is the reasoning behind it? Are we all truly that terrified of an alien invasion? That we would be body snatched? We debate this as well as share what kind of movie or TV aliens terrify us or make us smile the most.

Also on this episode, our spoiler-free reviews of The Gray Man and Persuasion, discuss Netflix's recent loss of 1 million subscribers, Zack Snyder is under fire again, another round of How Do You Survive, and much more.

Discussed on this episode

    • (0:00 – 39:22) Opening | Movie and TV News: Netflix loses a million subscribers, Zack Snyder gets a hit piece
    • (39:23 – 1:02:15) Reviews: The Gray Man and Persuasion | Recommendations
    • (1:02:16 – 1:28:54) From the Outside In: Why is Hollywood Afraid of Aliens?
    • (1:28:55 – 1:39:27) How Do You Survive - Alien Edition | Closing
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Direct download: HO496_Aliens_in_Movies_TV.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:16am PDT

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Thor: Love and Thunder blowing up theaters, we decided to take a look at movies or TV that changed their tone. For example, a show like The X-Files regularly altered its tone from comedy to sci-fi to horror with relative ease, while movies rebooted into completely new genres with films like 21 Jump Street and Baywatch. Changing the tone of a property is nothing new, but it does beg the question: is it worth the risk?

Also on this episode, our spoiler-free review of Thor: Love and Thunder, discuss the recent #GentleMinions experience, reflect on Summer Box Office, and much more.

Discussed on this episode

    • (0:00 – 29:27) Opening | Movie and TV News: #GentleMinions and Summer Box Office
    • (29:28 – 41:20) Reviews: Thor: Love and Thunder | Recommendations: Murder in Yellowstone City
    • (41:21 – 1:14:52) From the Outside In: Changing the Tone in Movies or TV
    • (1:14:53 – 1:26:01) Movie Manners: Spoilers | Closing
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Direct download: HO495_Changing_Tone.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:31pm PDT

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to dive headfirst into the Upside Down to decipher everything we just witnessed in Stranger Things Season 4 Volumes 1 and 2. Did the kids have a sound plan, or did they wage into battle recklessly? Should they have waited another few days to call on Eleven? Hopper and Joyce are reunited, but what is the deal with this Russia storyline? Did Eddie buy them enough time? All of this and more as we dive into our favorite aspects of both volumes of Season 4 of Stranger Things. 

    • Discussed on this episode

        • (0:00 – 23:14) Opening | Stranger Things Volume 1
        • (23:15 – 1:06:10) Stranger Things Volume 2
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Direct download: Stranger_Things_4.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am PDT

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