2016 Summer Movie Awards | Ep 242

2016 summer movies

Summer Movies of 2016 is officially in the bag, so how was it? Many people have complained that this was one of the worst summers in memory, was it really that bad, or are moviegoers suffering from too much awesome?

We debate 2016 at length – where it stood, what was lacking, which franchises were born and which need to be put out to pasture, and even our own favorite summer movie experiences. We then cap it all off with our annual Summer Movie HO Awards!

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Discussed on this episode of The Hollywood Outsider Movie and TV Podcast:

  • Many are saying this was the weakest summer in years, where does this summer end up for you, overall or vs last year?
  • What was lacking?
  • Best and worst summer movie experiences this year?
  • Which franchise was born for you, AND which one needs to either die or go through an overhaul?
  • Anything specific you really regret not getting a chance to see?
  • Top 10 Summer Box Office

HO Award Categories
Most Memorable Scene of the Summer
The Head-Slam-Against-A-Wall Scene (worst or most nonsensical)
Best Action Sequence
Best Scare / Thrill
Best Movie
Biggest Breakout – Director, Writer, Actor or Actress
The Darwin Award | Most Idiotic or Annoying Character
Best Couple or Duo
Best Supporting Character
Biggest Badass
Mr. Summer: Most Engaging Actor of the Summer
Ms. Summer: Most Engaging Actress of the Summer
Most Disappointing Film
Biggest Movie Surprise
Worst Summer Film
Top 3 Summer Movies
Listener Top 3

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