Our Hollywood

Aug 09 2024 58 ep. 99 mins 16

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Two aspiring filmmakers, Daniel Peña and Kimberly Ann Lee, discuss the past, present, and future of Hollywood through different lens, including those of guests who are other aspiring creators and entertainers.

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Masculinity in Film

Aug 09 2024 92 mins

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.

"Bad" Movies That Kickstarted a Franchise

Aug 01 2024 84 mins

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.

Dynamic Duos

Jul 25 2024 58 mins

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!

The Eras of Nicole Kidman

Jul 18 2024 92 mins

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.

Hide Your Parents: Sex in TV & Film

Jul 11 2024 86 mins

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.

Comeback Kids

Jul 04 2024 87 mins

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!

New Wave of Queer Teen Shows

Apr 04 2022 71 mins

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.

Behind The Curtain: Dissecting Pop Star Documentaries

Mar 28 2022 104 mins

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?

Breaking Down The Best Picture Nominees

Mar 21 2022 78 mins

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.

The Evolution of Batman in Film & TV

Mar 15 2022 93 mins

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.