A vigilante is any person who takes the law into their own hands to avenge a crime. When you mention the word, a few names immediately pop into mind: Batman, The Bride, Paul Kersey, The Equalizer. Film vaults are stock full of men and women who have been wronged for one reason or another, and chose to journey outside of the law to avenge those wrongs. Yet in the scheme of things, the facts are simple: these people are criminals.
This week, we discuss what it is about vigilantes that excite audiences around the world. Why do we love what these people do? Is it right to applaud mass murderers? Are vigilantes fundamentally justified? It's an interesting topic about a group of people we often applaud, without really considering what it is we're applauding.
Also this week: Our reviews of Skyscraper and Netflix's How It Ends, new releases including The Equalizer 2, Unfriended: Dark Web, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, and more; news including Joss Whedon returning to TV via HBO, Zombieland 2 is a go, and much more.
Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast:
(0:00 – 40:42)Film and TV Discussion: Franchise news abounds as Zombieland 2 is a go, Robocop makes a comeback with a Blomkamp, Downton Abbey returns, Joss Whedon returns to TV with The Nevers, The Dark Knight turns 10 and much more | Movie Innuendo - Die Hard (40:43 – 57:08) Reviews of Skyscraper and How It Ends | Upcoming Releases: The Equalizer 2, Mamma Mia 2, Unfriended: Dark Web, Broken Star, and Father of the Year (57:09 – 1:32:29) From The Outside In: Vigilantes in Film and TV – Are They Justified (1:32:30 – 1:45:27) Recommendations and Closing Vote for The Hollywood Outsider in the categories of People’s Choice and TV/Film at com Email topic suggestions or episode reactions to feedback@thehollywoodoutsider.com Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to exclusive bonus content, including a BONUS monthly episode and Bad Movie Night, by visiting com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Join our Fantasy Movie League! Find our league, then use the password ‘buypopcorn’ Do your shopping via our Amazon Link!