On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, it is time to revisit Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. That's right, it's Tom Cruise 2.0. He’s a legend, both as an actor, producer, and now stuntman. He has remained at the top of his game for decades. We discussed his place in the world a few years ago, and now it is time to revisit the Cruise Missile and if he remains the last movie star standing. Followed up by our spoiler-free review of his franchise finale, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning!

Also on this week's podcast: Nostalgia TV returns for S.W.A.T, Buffy, and 7th Heaven, we offer our plan for a Mission Impossible reboot, review of Friendship, Upcoming Attractions, and share thoughts on Hell of a Summer, Duster, and Tom Segura's Bad Thoughts. Click here for more info on our 2026 Alaskan Cruise!

• • (0:00 – 16:15) Opening | Nostalgia TV, HBO MAX
  • (16:16 – 38:42) From the Outside In: Tom Cruise 2.0 - Is He Still A Movie Star? | Rebooting Mission Impossible
  • (38:43 – 49:32) Upcoming Attractions | Whatcha Been Watchin'
  • (49:33 – 51:55) Review: Friendship
  • (51:56 – 1:12:18) Review: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we turn our From the Outside In topic over to a few listeners as vary our discussions this week. First up, is the event movie dead? That experience of heading to a theater for Star Wars or Avengers and it overwhelming the conversation, does it still exist? Then, what about scripted network TV, is that over? Lastly, what is the future of the moviegoing experience?

Also on this week's podcast: we discuss the main releases coming out on Memorial Day weekend, review the blistering documentary Wick is Pain, and dive into Andor, Poker Face Season 2, Shadow Force.

• • (0:00 – 5:45) Opening
  • (5:46 – 45:39) From the Outside In: Are Event Movies Dead, Scripted Network TV, The Future of Moviegoing, Let's See Where This Goes
  • (45:40 – 49:19) Upcoming Attractions
  • (49:20 – 51:32) Review: Wick is Pain
  • (51:33 – 1:01:43) Whatcha Been Watchin' - Andor, Poker Face Season 2, Shadow Force

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On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, networks have been on a tear killing TV characters as of late. Shows like 9-1-1, NCIS, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Bosch: Legacy, Yellowjackets, and the list goes on. But were these deaths necessary? Creatives claim it is a necessary storytelling device, but is it really? If extreme shock is the only way to rev up your fanbase, does it mean that perhaps the show needs better writers? OR do these deaths truly feel tangible and effective? We dive into this topic with mild spoilers for the shows mentioned, so proceed lightly. Also, we determine what TV series would be better if they killed off a lead TV character.

Also on this week's podcast: Donald Trump proclaims tariffs for Hollywood films shot abroad, reviews of Clown in a Cornfield, Fight or Flight, Summer of 69, plus we dive into RUST starring Alec Baldwin, directed by Joel Souza this is the film that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Another entertaining and insightful episode, so listen to The Hollywood Outsider podcast above or on your favorite app now!

• • (0:00 – 15:09) Opening | Trump introduces tariffs to Hollywood films
  • (15:10 – 40:29) From the Outside In: Killing TV Characters | What TV show would be better with a death?
  • (40:30 – 44:42) Upcoming Attractions
  • (44:43 – 47:16) Review: Clown in a Cornfield
  • (47:18 – 52:44) Review: Fight or Flight
  • (52:45 – 58:30) Review: Summer of 69
  • (58:31 – 1:11:50) Whatcha Been Watchin' - Rust, Bosch: Legacy Finale, Love on the Spectrum, Another Simple Favor

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