#052 - Howl-yweird: American Werewolf in Paris & Teen Wolf (Part 1)
Released on 04/08/2026
Sean and Lexi continue their werewolf-movie streak and focus on American Werewolf in Paris (1997), discussing how they expected a more direct, elegant follow-up to American Werewolf in London but instead got a teen-focused horror romp. They recap only the broad strokes: American teens in Paris, the Eiffel Tower bungee setup, Andy saving Serafin and getting pulled into a werewolf/ghost-filled mess involving wolf parties, murders, and a later science-y explanation for the curse. They call out the movie’s heavy use of ghosts, wild tonal swings, and notably bad CGI, then briefly jump to future plans: keeping the two-movie format, picking Wolfen next, and eventually doing the Twilight movies.
00:00 Cold Open Banter
02:06 Picking The Movies
03:47 Housekeeping And Theater Trips
07:13 Texting And Weekend Chaos
09:43 Werewolf In Paris Setup
12:12 Ghosts And Sequel Expectations
17:02 Eiffel Tower Bungee Intro
23:59 Hospital Shoe And Dark Jokes
31:47 Awkward Date And Condom Gag
35:12 Condom Smell Rant
36:30 Diner Chaos Setup
37:16 Wolf Party Massacre
37:36 Werewolves And Cannibal Talk
43:19 Back To The Plot
45:00 Period Scent Scene
46:28 Ghost Friend Appears
47:17 Graveyard Hookup Debate
51:24 Ghost Julie Bowen Bits
52:33 Serum Explanation Complaint
53:09 Fourth Of July Trap
54:57 Final Fight And Wedding
57:26 Twilight Detour
01:04:53 Next Week Picks
Hollyweird #051 - Werewolf Double Feature: Wolf & Bad Moon (Part 1)
Released on 03/31/2026
Sean and Lexi dedicate the episode to Lexi’s late dog Rafa and start a werewolf-movie run, focusing their main discussion on Wolf (1994) after also recording coverage of Bad Moon for Patreon. They highlight Wolf’s key creatives and cast (including director Mike Nichols and stars Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and James Spader) and recap the central setup: Nicholson’s publishing executive is bitten after hitting a wolf, begins changing, and faces escalating personal and workplace turmoil involving Spader’s character and Nicholson’s wife. The conversation touches on major story turns, the werewolf transformation elements, and the film’s climax and ending.
00:00 Patreon Split Update
00:52 Vampire Movie Rant
03:17 Live Panel Announcement
04:20 Show Intro Banter
05:27 Rafiki Tribute
07:06 Why Werewolf Movies
09:51 Nineties Horror Talk
12:45 Wolf Discovery Story
20:37 Mike Nichols Deep Dive
26:55 Rafiki Casting Bit
29:59 Cast and Twin Towers Bit
32:09 Plot Setup Begins
35:37 Wolf Bite Incident
37:17 Office Betrayal Drama
41:50 Wolfman Awakens
42:32 Gallop to Stewarts
45:06 Affair Sparks Revenge
45:24 Meet Michelle Pfeiffer
47:59 PBJ Date and Milk
53:12 Amulet and Pagan Expert
55:50 Take Back the Company
57:52 Piss and Power Move
01:02:22 Hotel Handcuffs Hookup
01:06:03 Wife Murder Fallout
01:09:14 Spader Turns Werewolf
01:12:07 Barn Showdown Finale
01:14:50 She Wolf Ending
01:16:42 Why Wolf Rules
01:19:32 Patreon Plugs and Wrap
Hollyweird #050 - Back on the Main Feed: Grief Watches, Patreon Catch-Up, and a Theater Movie Marathon
Released on 03/24/2026
Sean and Lexi return! They catch up on what they watched during the break, including Oscar viewing and enthusiasm for Blue Moon. Lexi describes comfort-watching sprees centered on Tom Hanks and later Jake Gyllenhaal, plus a Fincher week and first-time favorites like Manchester by the Sea. They discuss revisiting Kevin Smith films of course… RAT RATINGS
00:00 Back on Main Feed
01:37 Catch Up Movies Plan
02:10 Blue Moon Obsession
05:01 Comfort Tom Hanks Marathon
07:25 Fincher and Kyle Chandler
08:41 Jake Gyllenhaal Comfort Era
10:28 Game Night and Easy Watches
12:08 Kevin Smith Rewatch Spiral
15:36 Chasing Amy and Bisexual Energy
20:55 Dogma and Later Kevin Smith
23:32 Veneers and Dental Horror
26:17 Star Trek and The Dropout
28:52 Mini Series Accuracy
29:14 Media Training Freeze
29:46 Finding Your Voice
30:53 Theater Grief Routine
32:35 Cold Storage Surprise
34:18 How To Make A Killing
35:27 Psycho Killer Defense
38:00 Fun Time Loop Hit
40:42 Movie Run Quickfire
43:03 Colleen Hoover Dialogue
47:24 Parasite Expectations
50:11 Iron Lung Rant
52:34 Ready Or Not 2 Plans
52:54 James The Grinch
53:43 Grandpa Joe Story
Hollyweird #050 - Back on the Main Feed: Grief Watches, Patreon Catch-Up, and a Theater Movie Marathon
Released on 03/24/2026
Sean and Lexi return! They catch up on what they watched during the break, including Oscar viewing and enthusiasm for Blue Moon. Lexi describes comfort-watching sprees centered on Tom Hanks and later Jake Gyllenhaal, plus a Fincher week and first-time favorites like Manchester by the Sea. They discuss revisiting Kevin Smith films of course… RAT RATINGS
00:00 Back on Main Feed
01:37 Catch Up Movies Plan
02:10 Blue Moon Obsession
05:01 Comfort Tom Hanks Marathon
07:25 Fincher and Kyle Chandler
08:41 Jake Gyllenhaal Comfort Era
10:28 Game Night and Easy Watches
12:08 Kevin Smith Rewatch Spiral
15:36 Chasing Amy and Bisexual Energy
20:55 Dogma and Later Kevin Smith
23:32 Veneers and Dental Horror
26:17 Star Trek and The Dropout
28:52 Mini Series Accuracy
29:14 Media Training Freeze
29:46 Finding Your Voice
30:53 Theater Grief Routine
32:35 Cold Storage Surprise
34:18 How To Make A Killing
35:27 Psycho Killer Defense
38:00 Fun Time Loop Hit
40:42 Movie Run Quickfire
43:03 Colleen Hoover Dialogue
47:24 Parasite Expectations
50:11 Iron Lung Rant
52:34 Ready Or Not 2 Plans
52:54 James The Grinch
53:43 Grandpa Joe Story
Hollyweird #042 - A Whole Lotta Nada
Released on 01/06/2026
Hollyweird #042 - A Whole Lotta Nada
Released on 01/06/2026
Hosts Lexi and Sean embark on a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from hackers dressed as the Pink Power Ranger, to the intricacies of podcasting, and their favorite movie re-watches. The duo discusses some comedic geek talk with actors like Sidney Sweeney and Jesse Plemons. They delve into a personal Spielberg marathon, recounting films like 'Catch Me If You Can', 'Lincoln', and 'The Post', while touching upon Oscar nominations and their love for Amblin films.
00:00 Jaw Surgery Dilemma
01:23 Live Recording Challenges
04:34 Patreon Updates and Changes
06:57 Hacker in Pink Power Ranger Costume
09:38 TV Show Endings Discussion
17:00 Childhood Fears and Misunderstandings
21:11 Movie Reviews and Recommendations
29:16 Sydney Sweeney and The Housemaid
38:53 Discussing Knives Out
41:05 Review of It Ends
43:05 Primate Movie Anticipation
54:31 Spielberg's Filmography
01:09:14 Oscar Nominations and Timmy
01:17:03 Concluding Thoughts
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Hollyweird #040 - Merger Mystery Tour
Released on 12/16/2025
Hollyweird #040 - Merger Mystery Tour
Released on 12/16/2025
In this episode, hosts Lexi and Sean explore the complexities and historical context of media mergers, focusing on the recent developments involving Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount. They discuss the impact of these mergers on the film and TV industry, including potential job cuts, distribution changes, and the future of theatrical releases. The hosts also delve into the history of major studio mergers and the 1948 Paramount Supreme Court case that ended studio monopolies on theaters. They provide insights into the current state of streaming services and speculate on the potential outcomes of the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros.
00:00 Introduction and Positive Feedback
01:00 Patreon Updates and New Stickers
02:50 Exciting Movie Teasers
04:03 Breaking News: Warner Brothers Acquired by Netflix
05:18 Deep Dive: Media Mergers and Acquisitions
06:27 Impact of Mergers on Studios and Distribution
11:25 Major Studios and Their Holdings
16:30 History of Studio Mergers and Acquisitions
29:05 The Role of Studios in Movie Distribution
35:48 High School Drama and Gossip
36:35 The Paramount Supreme Court Case of 1948
37:52 Block Booking and Studio Monopolies
39:08 The Reversal of the Decrees in 2020
40:30 Mergers and Acquisitions: Ted Turner and Amazon
42:02 New Line and Lord of the Rings Lawsuits
42:56 Creative Control and Studio Acquisitions
44:40 Netflix vs. Paramount: The Battle for WBD
48:02 Streaming Services and Theatrical Releases
49:11 Yearly Wrap-Up and Oscar Predictions
52:00 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
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Hollyweird #039 - A Gremlins Episode, But Make It An Unhinged Mess
Released on 12/09/2025
In this episode, Sean and Lexi brings a wild, off-the-cuff take on the 'Gremlins' film, aiming to break away from the usual format. Throughout the episode, the gang touches on various topics such as the new Gremlins movie, the chaotic nature of the original 1984 film, and its impact on the PG-13 rating. Additionally, the show delves into the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros and HBO, industry drama, and hilarious mishaps with animated puppets. Join us as we get Holly Jolly Weird.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Disclaimer
02:39 Netflix and Warner Brothers Merger Drama
06:54 Paramount vs. Netflix: The Battle for Warner Brothers
11:44 Gremlins: A Nostalgic Dive
13:11 Middle School Crushes and Personal Anecdotes
15:07 Gremlins: The Movie Breakdown
35:09 Spielberg's Influence and Directorial Mysteries
39:34 Backlot Trivia and Movie References
40:29 Howie Mandel's Viral Moment
44:11 Gizmo and the Animatronics
49:08 Dark Themes in Gremlins
55:14 Cory Feldman and Cult Allegations
01:04:12 Favorite Gremlins and Scenes
01:05:32 Gremlins 2 and Future Speculations
01:16:02 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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Hollyweird #039 - A Gremlins Episode, But Make It An Unhinged Mess
Released on 12/09/2025
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