Odds are you were in it This week Nando DJ and Diggins travel to the magical land of Brooklyn to watch the hot movie of the summer that has so many big stars it must be good, IF. They nitpick the friends, the kids, and of course the food. Reccomendations DJ - I Don't Know James Rolfe (video) Digging - Nine Sols (game) Nando - The Acolyte (show), I …

Finally, a Pixar movie we can all relate to! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins travel through an overcomplicated series of tubes and wind up back in the brain of everyone's favorite Riley to watch the movie that some have called "it made money!!! FINALLY ONE OF THESE MADE MONEYYYY!!!!" Inside Out 2. They nitpick the anxiety, the hockey, and of cours…

Was 1994 one of the greatest years in movies? On this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we take a look back at the year 1994 in movies and TV. With special Breaking News segments, it’s a pretty crazy fun episode that looks at one of the greatest years in film history. Take a listen and let us know in the comments…is it THE greatest…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it was time to take a trip down the rabbit hole that is animation and decipher why does it seem that animated films or TV shows seem to be so good at parenting, or at the very least is extremely appealing to kids when other forms of entertainment do not? Is it simply pretty pictures, or is it becau…

This one should have been 4 Life. This week Nando DJ and Diggins speedboat down to sunny Miami to check back up on the least good boys that ever were in the fourquel that is apparently going to save cinema, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. They nitpick the guns, the gators, and of course the afterlife. Reccomendations DJ - Ren Faire (show) Diggins - Fantasma…

Or as it's known in France, Le Shark! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins swim on over to some nameless Parisian river to look at their phones while occasionally checking in on Netflix's new movie, Under Paris. They nitpick the newspapers, the tik toks, and of course the cops. Reccomendations DJ - The Ultimatum: South Africa (show), Perfect Match (sho…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided to dive into those little annoyances that take us out of a movie or TV series. Things like an open flame in space, or horror movies where no one does the most logical thing, or romances that are spawned from affairs. What are your most annoying nitpicks or cliches? Furthermore, we discus…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided it was time to discuss the constant negativity surrounding entertainment these days. Media sites and fandom in general seems to have become less of a positive thing and more likely incites others to clash and fight over every differing opinion. However, it wasn't so long ago that our dif…

featuring Mark Strong. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins strap in and jack in and mech in to watch the movie that people are calling "another one of those Netflix movies", Atlas. They nitpick the guns, the bombs, and of course the coffee. Reccomendations DJ - Dungeons & Dragons - The Twenty Sided Tavern (live show) Diggins - The Muppets (movie), Fur…

What are the most debated series finales on TV? LOST, Dexter, How I Met Your Mother, Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Sopranos, Seinfeld, and The Shield. Each of these shows have one thing in common and it’s not just people dying. They each created a massive divide among fans, and also between fans and creators, when their series fina…

It's unbearable. This week Nando DJ and Diggins take a walk down memory lane to the secret door in the secret room to watch the movie that isn't Night Swim but might as well be, Imaginary. They nitpick the bear, the kids, and of course the neighbors. Reccomendations: DJ - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (ride), Demon Slayer (show) Diggins - …

What a wonderful movie! This week Nando and Diggins make the recording of the podcast of the interent of the culture of the humanity for the movie of the summer of the year of the decade of the century of the millenia, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. They nitpick the apes, the humans, and of course the kingdom. Reccomendations Diggins - Hundreds…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Furiosa hitting theaters, it's time to look at what we've been robbed of over the years as fans: what are the movie spin-offs we actually NEED?! So many franchises erode into sequel after sequel when there are fantastic characters withering away on the vine just waiting for their chance to shi…

Life is short. Stunt it! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins cover ourselves in fire and waddle over to watch the movie that seems to have been sponsored by a single KISS song, The Fall Guy. They nitpick the stunts, the laws, and of course the drugs. Recommendations DJ - The Tom Brady Roast (special) Diggins - Challengers (movie), I Saw the TV Glow (m…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are headed back to the land Charlton Heston built. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes takes place generations after the events of "War". This time, a group of civilized primates are viciously attacked, which leaves one of their own - Noa - to set off on a journey to save his clan. The less you kn…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we head back to a debate that has been raging for years, but seems to have rounded a corner back to where we started: which is the best way to watch TV nowadays, binging or weekly? There are sooooo many options, especially in the world of streaming, but do we even still have time for all of this te…

Someone got scarred, alright. This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins return to...I wanna say Veldt? to watch the sequel to Netflix's most watched movie of this year probably, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver. Recommendations DJ - The Circle (series) Diggins - Night of the Comet (movie) Nando - Shogun (series), Conan O-Brien Must Go (series) Mostly Ni…

Inspired By A True Story is our spin-off podcast that dives into the world of true crime, specifically films that were inspired by true events, and detailing those actual crimes that occurred. On this special episode, we are sharing two of our favorite episodes: The Strangers and Mississippi Burning. Take a listen, and if you like what you here, he…

It's a blast from the past. This week, Nando DJ and Diggins take to the airwaves to watch a movie so strange that the star needed to be threatened with legal action, by the studio, Theodore Rex. This is a recording of the live commentary session. The event was a fundraiser for the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and you can follow the link to our …

What summer movies are you most looking forward to? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, 2024 has finally arrived at the greatest point of every cinephile’s annual indulgence, the Summer movie season!! This year theaters are trying to kick back into gear with blockbusters like Deadpool and Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Bad Boys: Ride or Di…

John Hughes is a legendary writer and director in film. Not only have his films connected to multiple generations of audiences, but they remain classics in the hearts of movie fans everywhere. But what is the BEST John Hughes film? On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time to answer that question! Therefore, we took 8 of John Hug…

Damn this movie! Damn it straight to Hell! This week Nando DJ and Diggins crash land on a planet not unlike our own and watch a truly bizarre movie that everyone seems to have forgotten exists, Planet of the Apes. They nitpick the spacesuits, the makeup, and of course the kisses. Recommendations DJ - Delicious in Dungeon (series) Diggins - The Peop…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time for reflection. Specifically, we want to look back at the impact of TV character deaths and why they hit us so hard. We spend so much time with these characters, so when writers take them away from us, it can truly throw a curveball into our lives. But which ones made the harshest impact?…

Why is everyone trying to freeze the beach and create a new frozen empire these days? This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins jump through the hollow earth portal to watch filth movie in this ultra successful cinematic universe that everyone forgets exists, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. They nitpick the gloves, the guys, and of course the goo.…

There's something strange. And it don't look good. This week Nando DJ and Diggins go to that classic firehouse and put on those classic jumpsuits to watch a movie that answers the question, what is Podcast up to, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. They nitpick the kids, the ghosts, and of course the mayor.…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire burning up movie theaters worldwide, we decided to take a look at monster mashups, why we love them, and then go about plotting our own take on films or TV monsters or villains that could make for an exciting versus or team-up movie all on their own. Thanos vers…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, before we review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, we first have to do a bit of catching up. The past two weeks have been heavy on films, with our Oscars recap and deep dive into the SXSW Film & TV Festival, so it's time to get back to fluff. Therefore we discuss random topics such as where have all the…

A new-ish hope. This week Nando DJ and Diggins emerge from a space vagina to watch what one person has said is a more watched movie than Barbie, Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire. They nitpick the orgys, the spiders, and of course the tentacles. Reccomendations DJ - Following (movie) Diggins - Love Lies Bleeding (movie) Nando - Zone of Interes…

The SXSW Film and TV Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the world. In a typical year, thousands of fans arrive in downtown Austin, TX to partake in a couple of weeks of great music, technology, and film. For this special episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we take you along for our annual deep dive into the heart of the 2024 SXSW Film & T…

Podoosh This week Nando DJ and Diggins float over to the Valley of Peace and watch the Kung Fu Panda movie that has more of the dads than you would expect, Kung Fu Panda 4. They nitpick the villains, the food, and of course the Furious Five. Reccomendations: DJ - Frosthaven (game) Diggins - Dirty Laundry (show) Nando - The Gentleman (show), Invinci…

What did you think of the 96th Annual Academy Awards? For this special Oscars 2024 wrap-up, Aaron and Amanda discuss the events, speeches, and winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards, including a return of the five returning winners to present to current nominees, and Ryan Gosling's triumphant performance of "I'm Just Ken". All this and more are …

How you Dune? Two? This week Nando DJ and Diggins grab onto some work holes, take a big old gulp of worm juice, and fill up their shameful popcorn buckets to watch the biggest movie of 2024, Dune: Part Two. They nitpick the worms, the water, and of course the spice. Reccomendations: DJ - Poor Things (movie), Anatomy of a Fall (movie), Love if Blind…

Leah McKendrick's new film Scrambled stars McKendrick as Nellie Robinson, a single woman in her 30s who begins to feel like the clock is ticking, and she is running low on romantic prospects. So Nellie decides to freeze her eggs - setting her on an empowering journey to a brave new world where she ultimately discovers "the one" she's looking for mi…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we head back to Arrakis and dive into Dune: Part Two, but first we need to discuss news and our topic of the week. A flip of our last episode, this time we want to discuss when we love a film so much, but no one else seems to get it. It's important to note, we don't mean guilty pleasures. We mean a…

That's right. It's the book adaptation that everyone is talking about. This week, Nando DJ and Diggins venture into the jungle to watch the movie that asks the question, how many lasers does it take to kill an ancient gorilla, Congo. They nitpick the diamonds, the legends, and of course the accents. Reccomendations DJ - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our main topic revolves around the struggle that occurs when it seems as though everyone loves a specific movie... but you. What do you do? Do you revisit the films later? Do you adjust your mood and watch it again? Do you question your own taste? We discuss this questions as well as dive into some…

In Red Right Hand, Cash (Orlando Bloom) is trying to live an honest and quiet life while taking care of his recently windowed brother-in-law and niece, Savannah (Chapel Oaks). Nestled in the rural mountains of Odim county, this tight nit family tends to their family farm while trying to move on from their troubled pasts. Unfortunately, the region’s…

Her pod connect them all. This week Nando DJ and Diggins go to the Amazon to research spiders right before this franchise dies to watch the most talked about movie of 2024, Madame Web. They nitpick the Amazon, the taxi, and of course the ADR. Reccomendations DJ - Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All (stand up), Lisa Frankenstein (movie) Diggins - Zone of …

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we decided it was time to return to a topic we haven't done in a few years and let's get controversial! We weigh in on a few of our unpopular opinions or theories in entertainment news. Is Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy overrated? Was 2016's Ghostbusters a better reinvention of the 80s…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have three film reviews to discuss: Bob Marley: One Love which stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the iconic Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, in a retelling of Marley's assassination attempt and subsequent fleeing of Jamaica, all the way up until his One Love concert; Madame Web, which ven…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our main topic is LOVE in TV and film. For decades, audiences have been laughing and weeping along with our favorite characters on the big and small screen, but why do we connect so much with them? We debate the representation of love on screen, not just romantic but also friendships and familial l…

The bigger the spy, the bigger the pod. This week Nando DJ and Diggins whirligig their way to the theater you to watch the movie that answers the question, who is the real agent Argylle?, Argylle. They nitpick the cats, the twists, and of course the dances. Reccomendations DJ - Earthborne Rangers (Game) Diggins - Twilight Imperium (Game) Nando - Ro…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we dive into the latest regarding our beloved streaming services. Disney/Hulu now joins the password crackdown. Amazon decides to shove ads into your current plan vs Netflix leaving your plan alone. The resurgence of SUITS has us asking what other old series do we want to see new audiences find, an…

Yeah. Oh yeah! This week, after weeks of searching on the Discord, we finally found a winner of the eliminator pool and they chose to demand we watch the most 2002 movie of 2015, Entourage. They nitpick the bros, the stars, and of course, the Hyde. Reccomendations DJ - Mask Men (game) Diggins - The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon …

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it's time for our 1984 Movie Battle Royale! Not only do we discuss what a fantastic year at the theater 1984 was, but we all break it down to what is truly the greatest film to come out of that year. Which one had the most holding power, influence, is beloved the most? Could it be Ghostbusters, The…

Gods help us. This week Nando DJ and Diggins bolt over to watch the movie that was such a mess, the guy that wrote the book it's based on refused to watch it, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. They nitpick the gods, the monsters, and of course the Pants. Reccomendations DJ - Zoo Vadis (game) Diggins - Venture Brothers (show), Glen…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have several reviews to discuss: Griselda, Masters of the Air, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Poor Things, and Zorro. (00:00 – 8:46) Road House Trailer | Poor Things Review (8:47 – 19:03) Masters of the Air, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Zorro Reviews (19:04 – 26:00) Griselda Review…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are kicking things off with a breakdown and discussion on the 2024 Oscar nominations, from what should win to what was obviously “snubbed” in all of the major categories. Was Barbie treated fairly? Will Oppenheimer sweep? Is Godzilla Minus One going to beat blockbusters for that Visual Effects O…

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we have three reviews to discuss: I.S.S., Ariana DeBose faces a looming existential crisis aboard the International Space Station, Cult Killer pits Alice Eve against a serial killer, and Netflix's American Nightmare, which focuses on an insane story of a woman kidnapped in the middle of the night. …

Hive got a John Wick knock off for you. This week Nando DJ and Diggins buzz over to the farm to bee-hold the movie that certainly does have Jason Statham, The Beekeeper. They nitpick the cops, the scams, and of course the honey. Reccomendations: DJ - Skyteam (game) Diggins - Delicious in Dungeon (show), American Fiction (movie) Nando - The Curse (s…