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
46 episodes
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We Torture Our Friend With A Film Quiz...
In this episode, Aaron and Sam bring in our returning guest, Elliot, for a spot in the hot seat. When faced with one of Aaron's infamous film quizzes about all the films he's seen this year, how will he fare? Will he knock it out of the park or...
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Episode 46
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42:29
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The Long Walk Is The BEST Stephen King Adaptation!
In this episode, Sam takes Aaron on a Long Walk down the career of Stephen King and the many adaptations of his work. From IT to Thinner, from The Shining to The Shawshank Redemption, which of his films holds up as the strongest? Just why is it...
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Episode 45
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The Horror 2025 Film Quiz!
In this episode, Aaron brings back his world famous film quizzes and puts Sam to the test once again! With all of the questions surrounding the horror films of 2025, will Sam's memory serve him well or will it prove that he's barely been paying...
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Episode 44
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Rush Hour Is The DEFINITIVE Buddy Cop Film
In this episode, Sam sets out to challenge Aaron with guessing the films based on their bad descriptions. But when the internet lets him down, will he crack under the pressure or rise to the occasion? We release a brand new episode ...
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Episode 43
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47:50
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Sausage Party Scarred Us For Life!
In this episode, Aaron and Sam weigh in on 5 of the most divisive films ever made according to Rotten Tomatoes! Which side do they fall on: the Critics or the Audience? And will Sam ever forgive Aaron for making him watch Sausage Party?W...
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Episode 42
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The Cat In The Hat Is A Masterpiece!
In this episode, Sam delves into the movies that Aaron has rated 5 stars on Letterboxd and asks the question: Just why are they 5 star movies? From The Cat In The Hat to Scooby Doo, from Past Lives to The Truman Show, it's time to talk about th...
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Episode 41
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53:06
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Avengers Endgame Should Have Won An Oscar
In this episode, Aaron and Sam discuss some movie Hot Takes and weigh in on the debate. From Avengers Endgame's Oscar snub to Die Hard's status as a Christmas movie, this episode is sure to go down well with everyone listening! We r...
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Episode 40
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51:44
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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