The Hollywood Scarlets
The podcast for film lovers by film lovers.
The Hollywood Scarlets is hosted by Aaron and Sam, two film fanatics who have grown tired of everyone always looking for reasons to hate movies and who just wanted a space where they can talk openly about their love for cinema without someone telling them that they're wrong!
If you enjoy the episodes, please make sure to follow and rate The Hollywood Scarlets on Apple Music or Spotify and tune in for new episodes every Thursday!
Episodes
39 episodes
And the BEST film EVER made is...
In this episode, Aaron and Sam weigh in on the debate that has been raging since the dawn of film: What is the best film ever made? Well, it turns out that our hosts might have different opinions on that one...We hope you enjoy our BONUS...
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Episode 39
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42:34
This is the BEST Horror Film of the 21st Century!
The Hollywood Reporter released it's Top 25 Horror Films of the 21st Century. But, like any good film fans, Aaron and Sam KNOW that their opinions are better than anyone elses. So, in this episode, they set out to tell you exactly what the actu...
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Episode 38
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1:01:59
We have watched ALOT of Films!
A film podcast where the hosts have watched a combined 9 films in a week? Well, one of them did more of the heavy lifting...We dive into all the films we have watched this week, which includes 4 5* films! Which did they love the best? Wh...
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52:18
Deep Diving Into: The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Could it be? Could Marvel be back on form?? Well Aaron and Sam get their teeth into The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Find out their thoughts straight from the cinema! Don't want any spoilers? No worries! Aaron and Sam have plenty more to talk a...
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1:07:59
The Fantastic 4s Of Before
With the release of MCUs Fantastic Four right around the corner, Aaron and Sam take a trip down memory lane and revisit the Fantastic 4s of Before. And yes, Sam is very proud of that title...We release a brand new episode every Thursday,...
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Episode 35
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1:01:02
James Gunn's Superman Is The One We NEED
Look up! It's finally here! In this episode, Aaron and Sam deep dive into the highly anticipated Superman (2025), written and directed by James Gunn. Did they love it? Well, spoiler alert... Yes, of course they did! ...
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Episode 34
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1:03:38
How Well Do You Remember The DCEU?
With the release of the new Superman film right around the corner, Sam puts Aaron to the test: How well does he remember the DCEU? It might not be very well...We release a brand new episode every Thursday, so remember to follow and rate ...
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Episode 33
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1:08:20
Deep Diving Into: 28 Years Later
We get all spoiler-ey in this episode, as Aaron and Sam get their teeth right into 28 Years Later! Is it the best film of the series? What was up with that ending? And did it live up to the hype? Dont want to know any spoilers yet? No worries! ...
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1:11:43
Superman Vs. Superman: The War Of Fandoms
In this episode, with the new Superman right around the corner, our hosts Sam and Aaron dive into the toxic world of fandoms and the negative impact they have on the film experience. From Snyderverse fans to The Last of Us purists, is there any...
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Episode 31
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1:02:18
TV Shows: What's Going Wrong?
In this episode, Aaron and Sam committ the cardinal sin and spend an hour talking about TV! What about TV feels so disconnected these days? Why do we have to wait years between seasons? Do studios really care about their fanbases? It's time get...
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Episode 30
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1:10:26
Lilo & Stitch: One Disney Remake Too Far?
In this episode, Aaron and Sam reflect on the new live action Lilo & Stitch and ponder the question: Is this one Disney remake too far? Or did we hit that point a long time ago? What do you think? Let us know in the comments bel...
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Episode 29
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55:22
Deep Diving Into: The Final Destinations
In this episode, Aaron and Sam do something a little bit different and dedicate an entire episode to just one movie franchise: Final Destination! Which film is their favourite? Which premonition is the best? It's time for a Deep Dive! ...
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Episode 28
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1:00:35
Guessing The Poorly Described Movies
In this episode, Aaron and Sam are joined by a very special guest and put to the test! Can they guess the movie from their terrible descriptions? Who will get the most right answers? It's time to find out! We release a brand new ep...
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Episode 27
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47:43
Which MCU Movie Is The Best?
In this episode, Aaron and Sam are out to create waves by answering a simple question: Which is the best MCU film so far? 36 options to choose from but which will be crowned the winner? It's time to find out! We release a brand new...
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Episode 26
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1:05:01
Find The Good In: Our 1.5 Star Movies
In this episode, Sam challenges Aaron once again to go back to the films he has rated poorly on Letterboxd and do the unthinkable: Find the good in them. Will Aaron fare better than last time or is the positivity running low? We re...
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Episode 25
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52:12
Two Men Discuss Women In Film
In this episode, Aaron and Sam discuss a controversial analysis tool of film: The Bechdel Test. Does it hold up as a way to critic film? Or has it's time of use passed us by? And, of course, what do two men think about it? We releas...
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Episode 24
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49:07
Aaron Is A Sinner...
In this episode, our hosts Aaron and Sam finally get the chance to sit down and talk about the new film on everyone's minds: Sinners. And then Sam tries to play a game, but Aaron decides it would be more fun to play the saboteur...We rel...
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Episode 23
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53:29
Weekly Rushes Without The Rushing
In this episode, Aaron and Sam take an hour to break down all the new films they've watched over the past few weeks after their short break. From some controversial watches like Minecraft and Snow White, to absolute treats like Novocaine and Th...
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Episode 22
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1:06:32
What does the future of films look like?
In this episode, our hosts Aaron and Sam delve into a rather large topic: What does the future of films look like? With remakes galore, AI creeping in, and a potential rise of independent films on the horizon, how will the film industry change ...
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Episode 21
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51:03
These Are The Movies They'll Never Let You See...
In this episode, Aaron and Sam delve into the world of cancelled film projects. From Batman vs Manbat to Freddy vs Jason, our hosts explore why these films were cancelled and what they could have been if they had seen the light of day.We...
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Episode 20
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54:50
20 Questions To Guess The Movie
In this episode, Aaron challenges Sam to ask a simple question: What movie am I thinking of? With 20 questions and 3 guesses available, can Sam work out what the movie is or will this be another quiz that bests him? We release a bra...
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Episode 19
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1:01:18
Why Weren't These GOOD Movies GREAT?
In this episode, our Director Sam leads Aaron into a trap, forcing him to talk negatively about the films that he had rated 4 and a half stars on Letterboxd to answer the question: Why weren't these GOOD movies GREAT? We release a b...
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Episode 18
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51:39
Find The Good In: The Rock
In this episode, Aaron and Sam delve into the recent shift in public opinion regarding one of the most well known men in Hollywood: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Where did this sudden increase in hate come from? Does he deserve it? And what's good...
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Episode 17
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54:17