Hollywood Deep Dive

Last month we lost a famous actor with many ups and downs in their career. Join the panel as we go over several of Val Kilmer's prominent roles and look at his career as a whole.

It's a wrap! The 2025 Oscars season are over and the panel is ready to share their thoughts. Join us as we discuss the winners, the nominees we wanted to win, some of our favourite moments and share our confusion for some of the choices. Did your favourite movie win? Did we miss out on a hidden gem? Let us know!

It's 2025! And with it comes the award season where we look back on 2024's films and see if they get their flowers. Join us as we discuss our top 10 films from 2024 along with some honourable mentions and suggestions to each other on what to look out for as some movies get released for award season.

It's that time again when the panel gets together, this time for another Halloween themed episode! Last year was comfort Halloween movies but this time we're talking about scary movies that either scared us a kid or still scare us today. Join us as well discuss these scary movies and see if you agree or to get some recs!

The panel is looking back at the Summer through a vacation lens by discussing their favourite movies that take place during a summer vacation. From the sunny animated lands to the romantic cities of Europe we talk about a variety of movies that will make you think twice about what makes the perfect summer vacation.

With spring finally arriving in Canada the panel thinks about some movie characters they would enjoy spending a picnic with. Join us as we discuss the most wacky and lively picnics you would ever attend!

It's the 2024 Oscars and the panel gives they're thoughts right after the show. Join us as we discuss the Oscar winners, nominees, upsets and the performances while it's all fresh in our mind. The discussion occasionally gets heated and emotional, this past year had some great movies with some strong feelings.

Now that the year has come to an end, the panel takes a look back at 2023 and discusses their favourite films as well as Oscar nominations and who they think will win. Friend of the podcast K joins us for another exciting discussion about the art of film!

It's the spooky season but fall is also considered to be a comfy season so we're combining the two to share our favourite comfort Halloween, fall and scary movies. Join the panel as they discuss the movies and specials they find comforting during this time of the year, many of which also fall under horror. Friend of the podcast K also returns in this episode to share their favourites too. Do you have any movies that give you comfort despite being horror?

If you were trapped on a deserted island which 3 movies would you bring with you? And which two would you desert on that island? The panel shares their answers along with friend of the podcast K. Join us as we discuss what movies would help us pass the time and which were so bad we want to leave them behind.

Recorded in May, the panel discusses upcoming movies they're looking forward to during the summer. Join us and friend of the podcast K as they go through some expected blockbusters as well as some....not so well destined movies. Are these movies you are also interested in or do they disinterest you entirely? Let us know on our Facebook or Twitter!

It's Oscars season once again and the panel comes together to discuss the nominations. From Top Gun to All Quiet on the Western Front, a variety of films have been nominated but who will win Best Picture? Which actor will take home the best actor/actress award? Who or what got snubbed? Friend of the podcast K returns to join the panel for this discussion about this celebration of film.

Join the panel as we discuss one of the most prolific actors and his filmography of movies. From Risky Business to Mission Impossible, we discuss all things Cruise and maybe gush a little too much about Maverick. The panel is also joined by special guest K who shares their love of Cruise with the panel. Shift into Cruise Control and join us on this dive!

The panel catches up on movies they've seen in the past few months, with some interesting showings from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Warning: Includes some gushing about Top Gun: Maverick, as will our next episode probably.

Today is the birthday of the podcast founder, Nicole! So what better way to celebrate than a return to the hot seat to look at all of Nicole's favourite actors past and present. With Sam and Jordan steering the wheel, join us for this birthday deep dive of the big actors that have left an impression on Nicole, from big actors to some obscure Canadian actors!

The panel is joined by a surprise guest, our host's sister joins us as we discuss films featuring narcissistic moms and a boss lady or two. With her background in psychology, we take a literal dive into some of these characters: why they might act this way and how it affects the other characters in the film. Join us for a fun and educational adventure through this discussion and let us know your thoughts too!

The panel talks about some of their favourite movies and moments of those we lost last year, including everyone's favourite grandma. We hope that this year will be kinder to us.

Its Oscar season once again! Join the HWDD podcast for another round of predictions on who will win and who will be snubbed! Featuring your favourite hosts, questionable movie opinions and microphone fluctuations.

2021 has officially ended. It was an interesting one like the year before. Join HWDD as we review the films that we loved and didn't love that much. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

Alert Alert there is white stuff on the ground … aka snow. That means it is time for all our favourite holiday movies, and our shows to make holiday specials. Join HWDD as we dive into our favourite films and specials from this wonderful season and our last episode of 2021! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of us at Hollywood Deep Dive. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

In honour of Craig's final bow HWDD is looking back at our favourite bonds and their films. Plus our least favourites *cough* there are a few. So sit back, relax, and reminiscence with us. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

HWDD is back with the last of roasts. This time Sam is up to be roasted on her love of mind numbing action films. From Bourne to John Wick, Transporter to the Expendables. Time for action flicks and popcorn. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

HWDD is back with more roasting. Jordan is up on the docket today, and we are discussing his love of anime! From the insanity of dragonball Z to Digimon and all the tropes, join us for this wonderful roast. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

HWDD is back with more roasting. This time we are roasting Adrianna's pathological obsession with ... I mean love of old British men and really long British historical dramas. Grab your popcorn and settle in. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

HWDD is back with more roasting. This time Jason steps up to the fire to be flame roasted about his bromance. What bromance you may ask? The one he has with the director Christopher Nolan. Grab your favourite snack and enjoy the drama of this episode. LET THE ROASTING BEGIN! Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

Hollywood Deep Dive hosts like to take themselves seriously ... as serious as a bag of skittles. In this season we are roasting each other with only the finest of spices and on a spit. First up our founder Nicole, and her ever present love of Old Men. In this case John Hawkes. Join us for the laughs. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

Join us for a group therapy facilitated by Hugh Grant films. The man who seems to be in every single romantic film in existence, whose name is now connected with a ridiculous pun. We are staring at Jason for that one. Sit back and enjoy our therapy session … I mean podcast. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywoodddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

Danny Trejo is a pillar of Latinos film. He is best known for his roles in Machete and Spy Kids - who may or may not be the same person depending on who you ask. However, he is the king of cameo in many many shows and films. He is also an amazing voice actor who seems to be in every children’s show in existence. Join us as we explore his career and the representation he brings to the Latinx community. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywoodddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

Please join Hollywood Deep Dive as we explore Black Lives in the Film Industry to celebrate Black History Month. Leading our conversation is our wonderful host Jordan. He will be bringing his experience and understanding to the discussion. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywoodddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

It is a bloody Halloween, and the deep divers are getting their fangs ready to dive into the world of Vampires. Joins us as we discuss some of our favourite, most hated, and guilty pleasure vampire films and tv shows. From Alexander Skarsgård to Brad Pitt, from Alice Cooper to Adam Sandler, from Tom Cruise to Stephen Moyer, we explore some blood sucking vampires. I leave you the ever present questions: Team Edward or Team Jacob? Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywoodddeepdive@gmail.com

Rise Up for our Princess … I mean General. That is right we are talking about the late Carrie Fisher. The actress that captured many people's hearts, an inspiration for so many. We will be talking about her iconic role as Princess Leia, but also her roles in “When Harry Met Sally,” "Robot Chicken", "Blues Brothers", and "Smallville" … wait Smallville? With Superman? Yes that Smallville. Sit back, relax, get the tissues ready and enjoy this episode. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day in Canada. It is a day we remember the atrocities that were committed to the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities. The removal of their culture, their language, their children, and their identity. Hollywood is responsible for much of the modern day perspective on North American Indigenous peoples. In this podcast we will be discussing Indigenous Films, Indigenous characters in films and tv shows, and casting issues. Please join us for this discussion, Wela'lieg! Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Time for some Nostalgia! We are getting into the 80s and 90s. Look out for the ectoplasm, learn to become a man, rev that v8, go "aww" at baby Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, some submarines, something we don't talk about and a lot of Heathers! Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Grab your disco ball, bell bottoms, tie dye, and Cold War handbook; we are diving into the Sixties and Seventies! We are looking into some John Wayne, Kubrick, Chocolate factories, Escape Artists, Aliens, and some Household cleaning supplies and beds?!!! Strap in and enjoy. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

I am not throwing away my shot - to make a musical podcast episode! That’s right, Hamilton is coming out so everyone can finally see it. In celebration Hollywood Deep Dive is going into the depths of their nostalgia and discussing their favourite musicals. So get comfortable and join us as we discuss these great musicals and films … maybe in some High School Musical - queue several hosts groaning. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

What’s that I hear? Is that the school bell ringing for the last time? Oh no it is the ring of the last school video meeting. The hosts at Hollywood Deep Dive know that this school year has been a bit different because of the pandemic, so we wanted to make an episode of films that deal with school. A Special shout out to all the grade 8 and grade 12 Graduates! You did it, enjoy the summer and the next chapter. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Strap in for this deep diving adventure as your hosts begin at the deep depths of Films early years. Your hosts will be talking about some of their favourite films from 1900 to 1959. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HLWDDeepDive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Hollywood Deep Dive is back for its Second Season!!! This time things are a bit different. In this episode we are diving into our Isolation Binge watching. From Soap Operas to Classic Films, Archaeology Docs to Pixar, Tiger king to Procedurals, and a lot of crying DiCaprio. Come and listen to the insanity we have been getting up to. Please note that this was recorded online to ensure social distancing. As a result there are moments where sound may be off due to internet connectivity issues. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Welcome to our season finale! Ready for a great episode looking at some fantastic actors, cult classics, heroes, and childhood favourites. This episodes actors are: James McAvoy, Jackie Chan, Ruth Negga, Jessica Lange, and Graham Greene. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Tumblr: http://hollywooddeepdive.tumblr.com/ Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

This is a message about Hollywood Deep Dive and Covid 19. Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Round three is here! Just time around we have Indiana Jones, Rocky, Don Draper, and Hikaru Sulu. Join us as we dive into the careers of four awesome actors. Be Prepared for some jokes, laughter, and confusion. Those being judged by our hosts are: Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone, Jon Hamm, and John Cho. Warning: there is occasional cursing within this podcast Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Join us as we become critics, discussing the nominations for the 2020 Oscar awards. Throwing hands over Marriage Story may or may not occur. Warning: there is occasional cursing within this podcast Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Welcome to our first holiday special. This time around things are a bit different. We are taking a deep dive into holiday films. What makes them so special to us? Do they really count as a holiday film? Join us for some crazy holiday discussions. Films on the docket today are: Elf, Die Hard, All that Heaven Allows, A Muppet’s Christmas Carol, and Christmas with the Kranks. Warning: there is occasional cursing within this podcast Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com

Welcome to the second episode of Hollywood Deep Dive as we continue to slug through the careers of some of Hollywood’s greats. We have the cameo masters, the side girl typecast, the love of Nicole’s life, and Hollywood’s best at playing an ass. The actors being judged, I mean reviewed this month are: Jack Nicholson, Rami Malek, Clint Howard, Marisa Tomei, and Lance Henriksen. Please Note: during the recording of this episode we experienced a technical issue. At one point during the discussion on Marisa Tomei there will be an abrupt transition. We apologize for this issue. Warning: there is occasional cursing within this podcast Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/hollywooddeepdive

The inaugural episode of Hollywood Deep Dive we explore the career and acting prowess of four of Hollywood’s actors. Through five films from across their career, we will critique, celebrate, - and sometimes - question why they are even in the film. Come and join us in diving into the careers of Hollywood’s finest. The actors being explore this time are: Rose McGowan, Patricia Arquette, Steve Buscemi, and Toby Jones. Warning: there is occasional cursing within this podcast Music by Birithivy Yogaratnam Website: hollywooddeepdive.weebly.com Email: hollywooddeepdive@gmail.com