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Aaron Peterson

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Biography:

An avid film buff, Aaron began his descent into film criticism as a means to elaborate on a myriad of genres, while also serving as a sounding board for the those who can appreciate any form of art without an ounce of pretentiousness. Winner of both The Academy of Podcasters and the Podcast Award for his work in film and television media, Aaron continues to contribute as an online film critic as well as host on several successful podcast ventures. Enjoy yourself. Be unique. Most importantly, 'Buy Popcorn'.

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Whistle (2025) 60% 6/10 EDIT “If you are here for entertainment, for smartly staged horror with a pulse, and for a budding romance that lends sincerity to the madness, Whistle delivers you comfortably to your final destination.” – The Hollywood Outsider Feb 6, 2026 Full Review The Rip (2026) 80% 8/10 EDIT “The Rip is not perfect, but it is compelling. Between two of Hollywood’s most enduring collaborations and a director who clearly delights in pushing his characters to the edge, it is a rare Netflix thriller that resonates long after the credits roll.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jan 26, 2026 Full Review Is This Thing On? (2025) 86% 5.5/10 EDIT “Despite strong performances from Will Arnett and Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? rarely elevates its voice.” – The Hollywood Outsider Dec 30, 2025 Full Review Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) 77% 5/10 EDIT “The plot has a few holes and elements of insane convenience. But ultimately, it honors the spirit of the original while confidently shaking its own identity out of this often-replicated tree.” – The Hollywood Outsider Dec 18, 2025 Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% 9.5/10 EDIT “Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig have done it again, crafting an insightful theology lesson masquerading as a clever murder-mystery in another wonderfully entertaining Benoit Blanc adventure.” – The Hollywood Outsider Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Hunting Season (2025) 60% 7/10 EDIT “Mel Gibson's steely performance, combined with Raja Collins's slow burn direction, delivers a familiar yet surprisingly effective thriller.” – The Hollywood Outsider Dec 4, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 6/10 EDIT “Wicked: For Good is stacked with wonderful performances and production design, yet it cannot get out from under the shadow of its magnificent predecessor.” – The Hollywood Outsider Nov 21, 2025 Full Review Anniversary (2025) 66% 9/10 EDIT “Director Jan Komasa has delivered a film that is timely, daring, and painfully human. Simply put, Anniversary is one of the most captivating and thought-provoking films of the year.” – The Hollywood Outsider Oct 27, 2025 Full Review The Wilderness (2025) 91% 5/10 EDIT “Thoughtful, beautifully shot, and anchored by solid performances, The Wilderness has heart and ambition. Yet its slow pacing, lack of focus, and muted sense of danger keep it from fully coming alive.” – The Hollywood Outsider Oct 13, 2025 Full Review The Smashing Machine (2025) 70% 3.5/10 EDIT “The Smashing Machine should have been a raw, unflinching exploration of sacrifice, fame, and self-destruction. Instead, it feels like a pulled punch — a story that never lets us get close enough to care.” – The Hollywood Outsider Oct 3, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% 7/10 EDIT “One Battle After Another is a rather straight-forward thriller which benefits most from its two compelling leads in Leonardo DiCaprio and Chase Infiniti.” – The Hollywood Outsider Sep 29, 2025 Full Review The Long Walk (2025) 88% 9/10 EDIT “A soulful combination of Stephen King’s The Running Man and Stand By Me, The Long Walk is one of the best films of the year.” – The Hollywood Outsider Sep 14, 2025 Full Review The Toxic Avenger (2023) 87% 7/10 EDIT “Whenever you mention films like The Toxic Avenger, you are often met with the phase, “it’s so bad it’s good.” There is no need to quantify it or excuse your taste. This is damn good. In fact, The Toxic Avenger is easily the best film of its kind in years.” – The Hollywood Outsider Aug 27, 2025 Full Review Red Sonja (2025) 56% 5.5/10 EDIT “With a bigger budget and a tighter script, this could have been the birth of an exciting new franchise. Regardless, Matilda Lutz wears the chainmail with honor and enough devotion that we are all entertained for the majority of this latest revival.” – The Hollywood Outsider Aug 13, 2025 Full Review Together (2025) 89% 7.5/10 EDIT “Alison Brie and Dave Franco give career best performances as a struggling couple forced to take their relationship to a horrific level in Together.” – The Hollywood Outsider Aug 1, 2025 Full Review Superman (2025) 83% 7/10 EDIT “James Gunn's script attempts a tad too much yet still delivers a wonderful take on the man of steel with a rousing portrayal by David Corenswet as Superman.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 11, 2025 Full Review F1 The Movie (2025) 82% 8.5/10 EDIT “Brad Pitt never takes his foot off the gas in an absolutely fantastic summer blockbuster.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jul 11, 2025 Full Review Ballerina (2025) 75% 7.5/10 EDIT “Ballerina introduces a charismatic and vicious assassin, and audiences are better for it. Ana de Armas also deftly places her stamp on an action heroine who stands on her own, and is a worthy addition to the world of John Wick.” – The Hollywood Outsider Jun 6, 2025 Full Review Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) 80% 5/10 EDIT “Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning is a fine film, but definitely not memorable nor up to the standards of either Christopher McQuarrie or Tom Cruise. The script is the most innocuous since Mission Impossible 2.” – The Hollywood Outsider May 28, 2025 Full Review Shadow Force (2025) 30% 3.5/10 EDIT “Though the cast do their best with the hand they are dealt, the script offers them little to chew on. Have you ever watched a film that seemed to have everything going for it, and then it completely missed the mark? That’s Shadow Force.” – The Hollywood Outsider May 9, 2025 Full Review Thunderbolts* (2025) 88% 8.5/10 EDIT “Elements of trauma, identity, and acceptance permeate the film even as audacious action scenes erupt in random intervals. At times, this feels like Marvel’s art-house project. Most importantly, Thunderbolts* is the best Marvel film in years.” – The Hollywood Outsider May 2, 2025 Full Review Neighborhood Watch (2025) 71% 7/10 EDIT “Neighborhood Watch is a fun movie packed with humor, tension, compelling characters, and a heartful, touching narrative. Held together by the glue that is the duo of Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.” – The Hollywood Outsider Apr 25, 2025 Full Review The King of Kings (2025) 61% 6.5/10 EDIT “The King of Kings is an enjoyable journey down the path of Jesus Christ with a narrative suitable for all ages.” – The Hollywood Outsider Apr 17, 2025 Full Review A Minecraft Movie (2025) 48% 5.5/10 EDIT “A Minecraft Movie is far from great cinema but despite a muddling story it is fun, the effects light up the screen, and the characters – especially the brotastic chemistry between Jason Momoa and Jack Black – really gel well together.” – The Hollywood Outsider Apr 4, 2025 Full Review The Rivals of Amziah King (2025) 97% 9.5/10 EDIT “A nearly flawless combination of heart, talent, music, and story equal one of the most original and exciting films of the year. Do not miss the opportunity to catch The Rivals of Amziah King as soon as possible. This one is special.” – The Hollywood Outsider Mar 18, 2025 Full Review
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