Aaron B. Peterson

Aaron is a Rotten Tomatoes accredited film critic who founded The Hollywood Outsider podcast out of a desire to offer an outlet to discuss a myriad of genres, while also serving as a sounding board for the those film buffs who can appreciate any form of art without an ounce of pretentiousness. Winner of both The Academy of Podcasters and the Podcast Awards for his work in film and television media, Aaron continues to contribute as a film critic and podcast host for The Hollywood Outsider. He also hosts several other successful podcast ventures including the award-winning Blacklist Exposed, Inspired By A True Story, Presenting Hitchcock, and Beyond Westworld. Enjoy yourself. Be unique. Most importantly, 'Buy Popcorn'. Aaron@TheHollywoodOutsider.com

Pain and Gain (2013) – Film Review

          Starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Tony Shalhoub, Ed Harris Directed by Michael Bay There are two kinds of filmgoers in the world – Those that like Michael Bay and those that laugh manically at his very mention.  At least I am convinced that is what Michael Bay and all of his critics believe.  For the …

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42 | Film Review

Every year, in Major League Baseball, all players unite for one day to wear the number 42 on their uniforms.  42 is also the only number retired by all of baseball.  But do you know why?  Don’t feel bad, many of this generation do not know the story of one of the most important men not only in baseball, but …

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The Place Beyond the Pines Film Review

          Ryan Gosling, a.k.a. Captain Smolder, stars as Luke, a mysterious motorcycle circus rider who seems to gaze through life as though he has no purpose.  When an old fling, Romina (Eva Mendes), shows up to inform Luke that the last time he came through Schenectady, NY he left a gift in the form of a …

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A HO Special Interview: Written By A Kid

            On this special edition of The HO Podcast, Aaron sits down to interview the creators of the web series ‘Written By A Kid’, Josh Flaum and Will Bowles.  Every week, Will and Josh sit down and let a child tell a story, which a director then brings to life.  Part of the ever expanding …

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An Interview With Chambers Stevens

For this special edition of The Hollywood Outsider, Aaron sits down for an exclusive interview with renowned author, playwright, actor and Hollywood acting coach, Chambers Stevens.  Chambers has coached some of the most influential young actors of their respective generations and is now in the process of spreading the word of Sandcastle Publishing’s Chambie Awards, which Sandcastle named in honor …

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