Our Hollywood

What's the first rule of fight club? On this week's episode, we unpack some of the most memorable and recent films depicting masculinity in it's many forms. From the toxic masculinity of American Psycho to the masculine teen angst of La Haine, we discuss how these and more films critique and explore masculinity, and what that means for our generation.

Emphasis on the quotation marks... This week's episode delves into the franchise machine. From the Saw movies to the Fast & Furious (and even the After franchise), we explore what recipe a movie needs to spawn multiple sequels and countless fans.

This week, we're talking all about our favorite dynamic duos in film or TV! Listen to find out each of our individual favorites, and let us know who your top dynamic duos are!

We come to this place for magic... This week's episode, we're covering the incredible and genre-spanning career of Nicole Kidman. We talk about our favorite performances, and explore why she resonates with audiences everywhere.

Avoid eye contact with your mom and start scrolling on your phone — this week's episode is all about sex scenes in TV and film! We're tackling all the recent social media chatter about sex and nudity in media, and whether or not it is necessary.

Who said reboots were a bad thing? Our Hollywood is back, and to kick off the reboot/rebrand of the podcast, Daniel and Kim discuss some of Hollywood's biggest comebacks like Winona Ryder, Brendan Fraser, Drew Barrymore, and more!

Daniel and Kim discuss some of the modern queer teen shows we have today, such as Sex Education or Generation. They discuss how shows like Glee and Pretty Little Liars paved the way for this, and what representation they want in the future.

Daniel and Kim dive into pop star documentaries, from One Direction's This Is Us to Demi Lovato's Dancing With The Devil. They discuss how these documentaries offer a unique insight into the lives of our favorite musicians, but how deep are these films really willing to dive? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's Oscars season! Daniel and Kim go through each of the films nominated for Best Picture at the 2022 Academy Awards. From West Side Story to Belfast to Drive My Car, they discuss their thoughts on each of these films, as well as which one they believe will take the award at the end of the night.

Daniel and Kim (chaotically) go through the on-screen history of the caped crusader, from Adam West's campy television show, to Robert Pattinson's dark and broody neo-noir film. And don't worry, we didn't forgot about Lego Batman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim discuss Euphoria season 2: the characters, the storylines, the behind-the-scenes drama, and yes, even Elliot's four minute song. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are back with Season 4 of Our Hollywood! They discuss what they watched over the break: Yellowjackets, Cheer, Scream, Licorice Pizza, and so much more!

In the Season 3 finale, Daniel and Kim take a deep dive into the works of director Edgar Wright. From Shaun of the Dead to Last Night in Soho, they discuss their favorites of Wright's filmography and stylistic choices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim talk about their favorite (and least favorite) tropes in film and TV. From kissing in the rain to saying "Hello?" when you hear a scary noise, they discuss what tropes live up to the hype, and which ones fall flat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by Cal Lu senior Julia Barrios to take a deep dive into The Hunger Games franchise. From the book release to the announcement of the prequel a decade later (and everything in between), they discuss what made this series so different from the other teen franchises at the time. Could The Hunger Games be the reason this for the revolutionary mindset of this generation? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Katianna Lee to talk about the classic Rom-Coms that made the genre, and why the modern ones seem to be lacking the magic of the originals. From 13 Going On 30 to Sweet Home Alabama, they discuss what aspects of these films make them so great, and why Rom-Coms don't deserve the bad rap they usually get. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim discuss the potential IATSE strike.

Daniel and Kim tackle award shows! From the Emmys to the Grammys and even the VMAs, they discuss the highs and lows of these awards shows, and how diversity and inclusivity is needed here as well. They also talk about their favorite pop culture moments from award shows, and the nostalgia factor of it all. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by Izzy Bordagaray to discuss women in comedy! They discuss how male-dominated the comedy industry is, especially when it comes to stand up. They also discuss the intensity of sexism that female comics face, as well as how it translates to female-led comedy movies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Gabrielle Burton to talk all about representation in animated movies, and a certain plot device that seems to be recurring. They discuss the issue of BIPOC characters being turned into animals or other creatures in their own movies; From Tiana in Princess & The Frog to Will Smith's character in Spies In Disguise, they dissect the issues with this trope, and why it's important for children to see themselves represented on screen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim, with guest Kennedy Oliver-Sorrel, finally tackle the topic of Reality TV, and how it can often enforce racist stereotypes. From the editing problems of the Black contestants on Survivor, to the racism engrained into The Bachelor franchise (and Rachel Lindsay's thoughts on it), they tackle where these problems stem from, and how it may be changing for the better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Linda Morales to discuss the different kinds of TV shows from our childhoods that have had a resurgence. From the Paramount+ mature reboot of iCarly to the controversial live-action Powerpuff Girls from the CW, they discuss what the best reboots have, and what may have been the reason others failed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In a special episode, Daniel and Kim create their own Movie Tag (available on @our.hollywood on instagram) and discuss the nostalgia behind some of their choices, and how different their lists are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Ashley Pineda, to talk about Rom-Coms and their many repetitive (and sometimes harmful) tropes. From She's All That to When Harry Met Sally, they discuss how these films had an impact on the generation that grew up watching them, and how it affected their views on romance, dating, and relationships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by Amy Duverge for a major throwback: kids television! From Hannah Montana to Shake It Up, they discuss how the themes of the television shows we were surrounded with as kids may have had an impact on the fact that this generation is obsessed with fame in any way/shape/form. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Guissell Martinez to discuss the representation of Latinx communities in film and TV, and where it needs to improve. From the iconic Selena film starring Jennifer Lopez, to Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place, and even tackling the controversy with In The Heights, they discuss how far representation has come, and how much further it has to go.

Daniel and Kim are joined by Alyssa Hartman to discuss the hits and misses of queer themes in the horror genre. From the dangerous and harmful portrayals of the queer community in Psycho and Silence of the Lambs, to the queer love stories at the center of Fear Street and The Haunting of Bly Manor, they discuss what makes the horror genre so appealing to the LGBTQ+ community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the Season 3 premiere, Daniel and Kim catch up on the countless pieces of media that were released during the break. From the reboot of iCarly, to the latest installment in The Conjuring and The Purge franchises, as well as the newest season of HSM: The Musical: The Series. Additionally, they describe their experience at Disneyland's Avengers Campus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the Season 2 finale, Daniel and Kim reflect on the past 29 episodes and discuss how their thoughts have evolved throughout the course of the show. Additionally, they discuss the importance of having open and honest conversations about the media they love, and their fears about going into the entertainment industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joined by guest Naja Davis-Drew, Daniel and Kim discuss the most iconic female filmmakers of our time. From Ava DuVernay to Sofia Coppola to Chloé Zhao, they talk about these filmmakers’ work and what truly sets them apart, as well as the importance of inclusion in the entertainment industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Bridget DeMaria and Shayley Shimkus to discuss the evolution of movie musicals! From 1927's The Jazz Singer to the 2019 Cats film, the group discusses which movies they enjoyed, which ones they didn't, and which ones they think deserve more hype. Additionally, they analyze the importance of making theater and Broadway accessible to a wider audience, and why movie musicals do just that. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by Zoe Rainey, co-host of Colonize This, to discuss sexuality and sex positivity on TV, and all aspects of it. From Netflix's Sex Education and Big Mouth, to the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Jane The Virgin (plus everything in between), they discuss how TV leads the discussions about sexuality and sex positivity, and how many TV shows highlight it in ways that haven't been before. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Abigail Christie to discuss some of the TV shows that were prematurely ended, such as Freaks & Geeks and Scream Queens. They also theorize why other shows, such as Famous in Love and The Carrie Diaries, were cancelled and what may have led to their downfall. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In a special Roundtable episode, Daniel & Kim are joined by three Asian-American women (Ceryna Baens and Alina Rahim return to Our Hollywood, while Zoe Rainey makes her debut) to discuss their experiences with racism and fetishization, and how that relates to media and pop culture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Daniel and Kim share tips and advice that they've learned when it comes to making short films, especially when you have little to no money. They discuss stories from the set of their upcoming short film, 'All That Glitters', and how it came to life, from the writing of the story to post-production. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim are joined by guest Shelby Holt to discuss a number of female celebrities that were vilified by the media and by society as a whole. From Megan Fox to Lizzo, and Miley Cyrus to Meghan Markle, they explore how these women were scrutinized, and how they were able to overcome being constantly belittled by the media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the second part of a two part series on body image, Daniel and Kim are joined by Mikayla Galaviz to discuss fatphobia and female body image in Film and TV. Kim and Mikayla discuss their body image issues growing up and their different journeys, as well as how it still affects them to this day. Additionally, they explore the differences between negative and positive representations of a plus-size characters, especially in teen films. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first of a two part series on body image, Daniel and Kim are joined by Luis Pablo to discuss masculinity and male body image in Film and TV. Luis and Daniel discuss their body image issues growing up and their different journeys, as well as how it still affects them to this day. Additionally, they analyze how fatphobia is rooted not only in children's entertainment, but in many major blockbusters and in reality television. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the special 20th episode of Our Hollywood, Daniel and Kim are joined by Joe Berke in a trivia-style game where they discuss the biggest 'What-Ifs' in Hollywood history. From Iron Man to Elle Woods, they ponder what could've happened should these iconic roles have been played by a completely different person. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Anaiyah Thomas, co-host of Recap This, joins Daniel and Kim on an episode celebrating female comedies throughout the years. From Clueless to Pitch Perfect, and Easy A to Girls Trip, they discussed what makes these films so memorable, and how the genre has evolved. They also discuss the different comedy TV shows starring women, such as Jane the Virgin, High Fidelity, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TW: Mentions of sexual assault and domestic abuse. Daniel and Kim welcome guest Kyla Warren as they discuss the overarching themes of female-led horror films. From Carrie and The Craft to Raw and The Babadook, they discuss why female directors/writers telling female stories matter, and why these stories are sometimes flawed when they are told by a man. Additionally, they analyze how the horror genre has grown over time and how female characters are being portrayed now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim welcome aspiring director/writer Katie Romanovich to talk all about Hollywood and it's obsession with making films about... Hollywood. From David Lynch's Mulholland Drive to Damien Chazelle's La La Land, and even Sofia Copolla's Somewhere, they explore just how unique each individual's vision of Los Angeles is, and what these films all have in common (other than the setting). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the Season 2 premiere of Our Hollywood, Daniel and Kim are joined by Garrett James Wyatt to discuss the good and bad of the Young Adult genre, especially the specific sub-genres. From the fantasy romance of Twilight, to the dystopian future of The Hunger Games, and even the blackmail-and-fashion-ridden world of Gossip Girl, the trio discuss what they liked and disliked from these adaptations, and why telling these stories is important. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season Finale: To wrap up their first season, Daniel and Kim take a look back at 2020: how they grew personally, how they grew professionally, and what their goals are for Our Hollywood. Then, they discuss key moments of 2020's pop culture, such as Tiger King, Schitt's Creek, Zendaya's Emmy win, and so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Daniel and Kim take a look at the history of Disney Princesses through the years with guest Balie Mara. From Snow White to Moana, they discuss how the motivations and personality traits of the princesses have evolved throughout the years, and the cultural impact that they had on the generation (while getting sidetracked a couple times). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TW: Mentions of Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse. Daniel and Kim are joined by Ceryna Baens to have a difficult yet necessary conversation about 'cancel culture', and how fans cope when someone they look up to turns out to be a terrible person. From the sexual assault allegations against the cast of Baby Driver, to the transphobia of J.K. Rowling, they discuss the betrayal that is felt when your fave turns out to be problematic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TW: Brief mentions of suicide. This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Savannah Herms, host of the YouTube series Hidden Hollywood, to discuss some of Old Hollywood's most important figures. From legendary actresses like Anna May Wong and Rita Hayworth, to LGBTQ+ actors like Anthony Perkins, they discuss just how important these people were, and why it is important to keep their memories and stories alive to this day, as well as remembering what they did for the film industry as a whole. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TW: Brief mentions of murder and sexual assault. Daniel and Kim are joined by Rachel Sullivan to explore the difficult subject of portraying serial killers in film and tv, and why people today will romanticize these characters, who are often times based on real-life serial killers. With biopic films like My Friend Dahmer and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, to fictional portrayals of murderers in American Horror Story and You, they discuss the potential problems that these films have. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Daniel and Kim are joined by Chloe to talk about the often under-appreciated art of costume design. From films like Clueless to The Fifth Element, they discuss how the costume design of these films is important to the overall experience of the film, and the cultural impact that costume design often leaves on a generation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel and Kim take a look at Lindsay Lohan's rise (and fall), and the movies she made along the way, from Parent Trap to Herbie Fully Loaded. They also discuss how these films have aged, as well as the lasting fanbase of films like Mean Girls and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. It's time for Lindsay Lohan to make her comeback. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joined by Glenna McGarity, Daniel and Kim take a look back at some of horror's greatest final girls, and how the trope has evolved to create more complex female characters. From Halloween to Scream, and more abstract versions of a final girl, like in The VVitch and Midsommar, they explore what it takes to be one, and how the concept of virginity has be intertwined with the trope. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app