More than just a movie review podcast. Boxman dissects movies, music, comedy shows, concerts, and more. Listen live on https://www.youtube.com/@hollywoodhangoutpodcast 9:30 PM E, every Friday night.
Grab a drink and hang out with Boxman on this episode of Hollywood Hangout! This week, we’re diving deep into the 1990 supernatural crime thriller The First Power, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Jeff Kober, and Tracy Griffith.
Join Boxman as he breaks down the killer storyline, highlights the cast's standout performances (including Jeff Kober’s chilling portrayal of Patrick Channing), and walks through the film's wild mix of satanic panic, police procedural, and body-hopping terror. Plus, stick around for a round of fascinating IMDb trivia you might have missed!
In this episode:
The Cast & Characters: Lou Diamond Phillips as the tough LA detective and Jeff Kober as "The Pentagram Killer."
Full Movie Breakdown: Step-by-step review of the plot, action sequences, and supernatural twists.
IMDb Trivia: Behind-the-scenes facts, stunt notes, and production secrets.
Like, subscribe, and drop a comment below—what’s your favorite early ’90s horror thriller?
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4 Oct 2026
WarGames (1983) Review
Shall we play a game? On this episode of Hollywood Hangout, host Boxman dives headfirst into the 1983 Cold War techno-thriller classic, WarGames!
Join us as we break down the plot from start to finish—following young hacker David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) as he accidentally dials into NORAD's supercomputer, WOPR, and nearly triggers World War III over a game of "Global Thermonuclear War."
In this episode, Boxman covers:
The Cast & Performances: Spotlighting young Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, and Dabney Coleman.
Full Plot Breakdown: How a dial-up modem almost brought on doomsday.
IMDb Trivia & Behind-the-Scenes Secrets: The coolest easter eggs and production facts you never knew.
1983 vs. Today: How WarGames was way ahead of its time, and how WOPR’s rogue learning curve is the exact conversation we’re having today with Modern Artificial Intelligence.
Grab a seat, kick back, and hang out with us! Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more movie reviews!
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26 Sept 2026
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) Review
Welcome back to Hollywood Hangout! Grab a seat and hang out with your host, Boxman, as we dive into the cyberpunk, CGI-heavy world of Alita: Battle Angel (2019).
In this episode, Boxman breaks down the epic visual spectacle brought to life by producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez. We’re taking a close look at the cast, walking through a quick scene-by-scene breakdown of Iron City, and dropping some lesser-known trivia you might have missed!
In this episode, we talk about:
The Star-Studded Cast: Rosa Salazar’s incredible performance behind the motion-capture, Christoph Waltz as the compassionate Dr. Dyson Ido, plus Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Skrein, and Jackie Earle Haley.
Scene-by-Scene Breakdown: From Alita waking up in the scrapyard to discovering her URM Berserker body, that wild Kansas Bar brawl, the high-octane Motorball tryout sequence, and the ultimate showdown with Nova’s forces.
Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell to hang out with us every week! Drop your thoughts in the comments: Are you still waiting on an Alita sequel?
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