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
30 episodes
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
Our 2025 Oscars Reactions!
In this episode, Sam returns just in time to break down the Oscars with fellow host Aaron, delving into their opinions on the winners, the ceremony itself, and the horrendous ITV panel. Also, we find out who won the Oscar Predictions and will b...
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Episode 16
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1:14:05
Our 2025 Oscar Winner Predictions!
In today's episode, for the first time, Aaron sets out alone to tackle the big question: Who will win big at the 2025 Oscars? You'll hear him giving his opinions on the nominees, as well as his predictions on who will win each category.
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Episode 15
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1:02:23
Batman Movies: Who Did It Best?
In this episode, our hosts Aaron and Sam dive into some hot takes by asking themselves the simple question: Who did it best when it comes to Batman movies? From Affleck to West, which actor brought the strongest portrayal of the on screen Dark ...
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Episode 14
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1:06:49
Sam Takes A Film Quiz Part 3 - Valentine's Day
In this episode, our hosts return to their staple series: Sam takes a film quiz! This time, Aaron has a very special surprise: All the questions have been chosen by Sam's fiancee and are taken from films that she loves... Will Sam ace the quiz ...
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Episode 13
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1:13:50
Aaron Takes A Film Quiz - Sam's Revenge
In this episode, Sam finally gets to take his revenge on Aaron for all the past quizzes... How will Aaron fare when put in the spotlight?We release a brand new episode every Thursday, so remember to follow and rate us on your favourite p...
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Episode 12
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59:58
Oscars Nominations 2025 - The Breakdown
In this episode, our hosts dive straight into the nominations for the Oscars of 2025, breaking down all the major talking points, including the controversial leading film Emilia Perez, and giving our thoughts on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!...
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Episode 11
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1:03:32
Are Video Game Adaptations Really THAT Bad?
In this episode, our hosts dive into the shaky world of video game adaptations, from the infamous Super Mario Brothers of the 90s to the slated Minecraft Movie, and ask the questions: Are they really THAT bad? We release a brand ne...
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Episode 10
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55:38
Sam Takes A Film Quiz Part 2 - Horror!
In this episode, Sam is once again put on the spot and challenged by Aaron on his horror film knowledge. In doing so, Aaron accidentally creates the most controversial episode of the podcast yet… We release a brand new episode ever...
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Episode 9
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1:01:19
Find The Good In: Aaron's 1 Star Movies
In this episode, Sam challenges Aaron to go back to the films he has rated as 1 star on Letterboxd and do the unthinkable: Find the good in them. From The Little Mermaid to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, can Aaron find anything good to say or will h...
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Episode 8
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50:20