In recent years, directors Rian Johnson and Kenneth Branagh have revived the murder mystery format in a huge way with their respective franchises beginning with Knives Out and Murder on the Orient Express, respectively. We have discussed how much we all love murder mysteries on the podcast, but WHY do we love them so much? What is it about these puzzle games of murder that drive audiences back for repeat viewings, long after they have already deduced who the culprit is? We'll find out this week as our topic is what makes for a great murder mystery? 

Also on this week's show, we have spoiler-free reviews of Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Adams in Tim Burton's foray into television with Wednesday, plus Rian Johnson's return to the Knives Out franchise with Glass Onion. Furthermore, Quentin Tarantino has been getting a lot of press recently for his comments stating that Marvel actors are not movie stars, but is there truth in his statements? We discuss, and at the end of the podcast, revisit an earlier conversation we had on the end of the movie star era as a whole.

Discussed on this episode

    • (0:00 – 21:45) Opening | Quentin Tarantino and Marvel Movie Stars
    • (21:46 – 53:13) Reviews: Netflix's Wednesday and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Recommendations
    • (53:14 – 1:15:45) From the Outside In: What Makes A Great Murder Mystery? 
    • (1:15:46 – 1:41:29) Is the Movie Star Era Dead? - (From Episode 490)
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Direct download: HO508_Murder_Mysteries.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:59am PST

The world is abuzz with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as director Ryan Coogler was faced with a difficult question after beloved star Chadwick Boseman suddenly passed away: recast or move forward? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss recasting film and television characters throughout the years, and when is the right or wrong time to do so. Or is it ever truly ok to recast a beloved character? Also this week, we discover an actor's gem through focusing on several rarely discussed films by some of our favorite actors.

After our topic, Troy and Aaron dive into Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! Be forewarned, this is a full-on spoilercast where we discuss all of the details Marvel and director Ryan Coogler decided to go with as they ventured back to Wakanda. Does Letitia Wright carry the film? Is Namor a formidable foe? Should they ultimately have recast King T'Challa? Why the hell isn't the stinger part of the ACTUAL movie?! All of this and more on our Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoilercast.

Discussed on this episode

    • (0:00 – 06:25) Opening
    • (06:26 - 48:33) From the Outside In: Recasting Film or TV Actors
    • (48:34 – 55:52) Discover an Actor's Gem
    • (55:53 – 1:35:03) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoilercast
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Direct download: HO507_Recasting_Actors_Wakanda_Forever.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:17pm PST

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we're talking about politics, and if the excessive and combative nature of the political landscape these days is ruining entertainment. Do you feel there is too much political ideology injected in today's entertainment? Do you remember when no one even discussed politics, where it was a taboo subject? Can you separate politics from your entertainment, or are politics ruining entertainment? We discuss it all on this rare episode where we let red and blue into our discussions. 

Also this week, HBO unceremoniously cancels Westworld (you can listen to the Beyond Westworld podcast here), Netflix with Ads premieres, reviews of Blamed, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Enola Holmes 2, Till, and I Am A Stalker. 

Discussed on this episode

    • (0:00 – 20:49) Opening | Movie & TV News: HBO Cancels Westworld, Netflix with Ads, MoviePass Fraud
    • (20:50 - 36:03) Reviews: Blamed, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Till, I Am A Stalker, Enola Holmes 2
    • (36:04 – 1:23:44) From the Outside In: Is Politics Ruining Entertainment
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Direct download: HO506_Politics_Entertainment.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:32am PST

What movies are you most excited for this holiday season?

It’s time for our Holiday Movie Preview 2022! Every major theatrical and streaming release for the remainder of the year is on tap as we debate the best and worst of the upcoming season.  From Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to Avatar: The Way of Water, and everything in between!  Curious what's worth watching this holiday season? Then don't miss this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast!

Direct download: HO505_Holiday_Movie_Preview_2022.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00am PST

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