Hollywood Hangover
Joe Russo and Christopher Price, both filmmakers, engage in lively debates about cinema. They take a sober look at what's happening on and off the big silver screen, discussing the wonderful world of film.
Episodes
Defying the Gods: Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Delivers an Ancient Boon of Cinema Greatness
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, the guys discuss Christopher Nolan's newest magnum opus - The Odyssey! Why was it able to find big success when Super Girl could not? We ponder if Gen Z is "skipping the line" ahead of Millennials in the Hollywood landscape and the answer may surprise you! We also get into the latest Paramount / Warner Bros. merger news as well as the brand new Avengers: Doomsday
'Supergirl' Falls Flat: How Online Discourse Helped Doom Gunn's Sophomore DC Effort
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! Chris and Joe return for more Summer movie goodness! This episode they reflect on the half way point of 2026, with Joe proclaiming his favorite new films of the year so far. They also chat about A24 getting into AI filmmaking: is it doom and gloom, or something a bit less scary? And of course, the guys analyze what went wrong with Super Girl, from the online discourse to the l
The YouTuber Cometh: 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' hit big + 'Disclosure Day' bewilders
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER!!! Returning from their May hiatus, the boys are back to chat all things Summer movie season! This episode, they discuss Joe's trip to Spain as a script writing mentor and the valuable lessons he both taught and learned. They highlight the low-budget mega hits like 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms', which seemed to come out of no where. Will Hollywood look to YouTube for more directi
YOSHI! 'Super Mario Galaxy' Rockets Video Game Adaptations into the Stars
IT'S A-ME, HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, the guys discuss how Super Mario is back from the Mushroom Kingdom and he's lighting up the box office like it's the top of King Koopa's head ($600M+!) Is it more fan-service slop or is the lofty Nintendo IP finally finding it's cinematic voice? Joe also gives us the insider scoop about the terms of the recent Writer's Guild agreement: both the positiv
Everything's Fine! 'Project Hail Mary' blasts off + 2026 Academy Awards Review
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, Chris and Joe reflect on the 2026 Academy Awards that happened a week ago: who was upset (Marty Supreme), who won big (One Battle After Another, Sinners), and what might it all mean? The guys break it all down! They also return from outer space to sing high praises for the sci-fi epic PROJECT HAIL MARY, as it kicks off a season of theatrical releases that are almo
Hostile Take Over: Netflix drops out of Warner Bros. Battle + 'SCREAM 7' Online Boycott
THE HANGOVER IS BACK! This episode, Chris and Joe react in real-time to the news bombshell of Netflix dropping out of the Warner Bros. take over battle, teeing up Paramount to swoop in for all the marbles. They try to piece together what this all means for the future of theatrical releases, and beyond. ALSO: The guys chat all things SCREAM 7! Will the online boycott be enough to doom its box offi
Return of the King: Sam Raimi's 'SEND HELP' is a Masterclass in Popcorn Horror
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode we revel in the disgusting and terrific madness of Sam Raimi's 'SEND HELP'! We go over why Raimi's return to genre horror was well worth the wait. It ROCKS! We also chat about all of the juicy fallout related to 2026 Oscar Nominations: will Sinners take home all the gold, with its record breaking 16 noms? We remind everyone how Academy voting goes down and why it m
An Impressive Finish / Start to the Year: 'Marty Supreme' steals the show & 'Primate' bites HARD
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Hollywood Hangover rings in the new year with two amazing films that couldn't be more different: 'Marty Supreme' & 'Primate'! Chris and Joe discuss why Timothee Chalamet is probably going home with the 2026 Best Actor Oscar, and why after watching 'Primate' you're probably going home with nightmares. They also take a look back on 2025 as a year-in-film that over-delivered, and
'Portrait of God' Lands at Universal! + 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' SNEAK PREVIEW
Ho Ho Ho! HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! It's an EARLY Christmas here at the Hangover because Chris and Joe got an ADVANCED screening of James Cameron's latest Fantasy Sci-Fi epic from the planet Pandora, AVATAR: Fire and Ash! Will it break all of the box office records, like Cameron has done time and time before? Or has the age of the Navi come to an end? They tell ya what worked, what didn't and more! They
'Wicked: For Good' Enough? + Legend of Zelda, Willy Wonka at Cosm, & 'Home Alone' 35th Anniversary
Gobble Gobble! HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! W slap some more Hangover of the Hollywood variety on to your plate, just in time for Thanksgiving! Chris and Joe discuss how 'Wicked: For Good' will undoubtedly rock the box office but, is it as satisfying as the first one was? They also chat about 'Marty Supreme', 'Willy Wonka' at Cosm in Los Angeles, the first images of 'The Legend of Zelda' adaptation, and to
All You Can Eat ACTION: 'Predator: Badlands' & Edgar Wright's 'Running Man' Serve Up Fresh Meat For Adrenaline Junkies
THE HANGOVER COMETH! It's an action packed extravaganza with two absolutely bad ass new films, hot off the presses: 'Predator: Badlands' and Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man'! We dive deep into what we loved (and didn't love) about the next chapters of these beloved 80's IPs. We also get into the nitty gritty about Hollwood's disappointing box office last month, and Joe's controversial take on exac
Victories and Casualties: PTA's 'One Battle After Another' shines while others misfire
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Chris and Joe are back to discuss PTA's latest, and possibly greatest, directing effort: 'One Battle After Another'. They answer the question: does it REALLY deserve to be frontrunner for Best Picture? The guys also chat about the string of big budget films underperforming at the box office and what might be the common thread between them. Lastly, Joe tells his tales from Beyond F
The Big #100: Hollywood Hangover Reaches A Milestone + Warner Bros. Buyouts & Jimmy Kimmel Cancelled
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! We celebrate our 100th episode by reflecting on over 6 years of cinema-soaked podcasting goodness. We also look back on all the big news stories from the past few weeks, from Warner Bros. looking to be bought out by Skydance or Netflix, to the cancelling of Jimmy Kimmel and what it means for free speech. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER LISTENED! WE LOVE YOU! Editor's Note: S
A JAM PACKED JULY! 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' - Does Marvel 'step' forward, sideways, or backwards?
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode we catch up on a whirlwind of headlines and news stories, from celebrity deaths to dubious politics and late night cancellations, SO much has happened and we try to cover it all! We also focus our Hangover laser-beams on 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' - does it accomplish what Marvel hopes for? Is it better than James Gunn's Superman? There is a lot to get into, thi
Up, Up, and Away! James Gunn's 'SUPERMAN' Flies High, But Can It Stick The Landing?
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, we take a deep dive into James Gunn's Superman! Does it successfully "reboot" the franchise, steering away from the Snyder Bros? Will it's box office success be strong enough down the stretch, with other big budget super hero movies like Fantastic Four on the horizon? And...did we love it? or Just like it? We answer all this, AND MORE!
Out with the New, In with the Old: 'F1 The Movie' & Brad Pitt Win, But Does Hollywood Lose?
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! Brad Pitt goes vroom vroom vroom all the way to box office success in 'F1 The Movie'! But why is Hollywood still relying on old movie stars instead of trying to make new ones? The answer might surprise you! We give a war report on the battle between old Snyder-verse Superman fans and new James Gunn Superman fans. We also do an industry "wellness check" on Hollywood: Has it eve
Movies Are Back, Baby! 'The Phoenician Scheme' & 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' usher in the 2025 Summer Box Office
The HANGOVER is BACK! We blow the top off the 2025 summer blockbuster season the only way we know how: with big directors and bigger franchises. Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Both films continue an encouraging trend of high yield movie going, with the likes of Sinners, Final Destination, Lilo & Stitch, Friendship, and more leading the way. Are mo
'DROP' Kicked In The Face! Christopher Landon Delivers Again & The 'thing' About John Carpenter's 'THE THING'
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode we discuss 'DROP', the latest short and sweet thriller from consistently excellent director Christopher Landon. We explain why it harkens back to a relatively recent yesteryear of cinema, where we ask ourselves "Why don't they make movies like this anymore?" We also dig into how MINECRAFT smashed the box office while the Disney touted SNOW WHITE did the exact oppos
The 2025 Oscars In-Review: 'Anora' & Other Indies Shine Bright
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, we discuss all things OSCARS 2025 - the winners, the losers, the run time, we cover it all! We chat about why there were more indie films in major Oscar categories than ever before: are big studios moving away from the industries most prized event? ALSO: Horror getting snubbed, Conan does great, Sean Baker's rise, and more!
Love Hurts So Good: 'Heart Eyes' Perfects Genre-Blending + LA Fires & A Busy July 2025
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, Chris and Joe catch up on the LA fires, the 2025 Oscar nominations, big trailer releases like The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Jurassic World: Rebirth, as well as questionable marketing decisions spoiling films like Abigail and Companion in their trailers and even their posters. Why do they do this?! We also highlight HEART EYES, and why it's one of the best ge
2025 Golden Globes Recap: 'The Brutalist' & 'Emilia Pérez' Win Big + Our Personal Favorites
This episode of HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER: we ring in the new year by discussing the 2025 GOLDEN GLOBES! We talk the highlights, the lowlights, and everything in between. We share our favorite films of 2024, and even provide our BOLD predictions for the year to come.
Holiday Nostalgia Anniversaries: 'The Santa Clause' & 'Christmas Vacation' Remind Us of the Magic
Happy Holidays! We celebrate the magic of Christmas by highlighting two of the very best movies in the genre: The 30th Anniversary of 'The Santa Clause' and the 35th Anniversary of Christmas Vacation. We chat about their impact, our nostalgia and how do they stack up today! We also get deep into the current fight between the WGA and the use of AI for script writing: is it armaggedon for creatives,
Fall Box Office Smörgåsbord: 'Wicked' & 'Gladiator 2' Give Cinephiles Plenty To Devour
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! We're back to discuss the second-coming of last Summer's "Barbenheimer"..."GLICKED"! Yes, both 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator 2' release this coming weekend, and we saw them both early! Does 'Wicked' match the ridiculous hype? And is 'Gladiator 2' a worthy successor to the Best Picture original? We discuss all this, as well as Joe's early screening of 'Companion', what we've been watc
Maximum Directorial Auteurship: 'Megalopolis', 'Joker: Folie Á Deux', and 'The Substance'
Spooky season is here! Chris and Joe celebrate the best time of the year by sharing there movie-watching habits from the past few weeks, as well as providing an update about their own filmic goings-on. The guys also highlight three new films that are the exact opposite of "Executive Auteurship": THE SUBSTANCE, MEGALOPOLIS, and JOKER: FOLIE Á DEUX. Does total directorial control make a film better?
Effective & Familiar - 'Alien: Romulus' Permeates The Box Office
Horror is back, baby~! And so are Chris and Joe! This episode they discuss the summer horror smash hit 'Alien: Romulus', how it over-delivered at the box office and lay claim to being the best 'Alien' movie in years. They also dive deep into the 'Alien' franchise as a whole, discussing it's highs and lows, and what brought them to it's space-horror in the first place. On the quick hitters side, th
Love at First Fight: Can 'Deadpool + Wolverine' Save The MCU?
Chris Price and Joe Russo discuss the biggest comic book movie of the summer, 'Deadpool + Wolverine'! They reflect on it's box office, fan response, spoilers and more. The guys also chat about RDJ being cast as Dr. Doom, M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap', the struggles of the 'Borderlands' video game adaptation, revisiting movies on their anniversaries and a whole lot more.
Box Office Rebound: 'Longlegs' over-delivers + 'The Inheritance' Rises
This episode, Chris and Joe discuss the surprising strength of box office this summer, despite a rocky start. They analyze the success of the 'Longlegs' marketing campaign, as well as a $100m projected weekend for 'Twisters'. Joe shares rare behind-the-scenes details about the development and release of his latest feature film 'The Inheritance', available on your favorite streaming service now.
The Summer Slasher Cometh - Ti West & Mia Goth dazzle with 'MaxXxine'
The summer movie season is in full swing! Chris and Joe attended the world premiere of 'MaxXxine', the conclusion to Ti West's slasher trilogy, at the historic Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. They share their experiences at the premiere, spoiler-free thoughts on the film, and what they expect from West in the future. They also discuss IATSE avoiding a workers strike (for now), Inside Out 2's une
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' - The True Summer Popcorn Flick We Need?
The Hangover boys are back with a jam-packed episode of Hollywood goodness! They discuss their own current film projects, as well as the sagging 2024 box office. ALSO: 'MoviePass: Movie Crash' punctuates a story covered on the podcast for nearly seven years, and the fun-as-hell 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' poises itself as the savior of summer movie ticket sales.
A Welcome Return to Madness: 'Furiosa' Kicks Off the 2024 Summer Blockbuster Season
The Hangover crew discusses George Miller's latest entry in the iconic Mad Max franchise, 'FURIOSA'! Can it hold a candle to one of the greatest action films ever made in 'FURY ROAD', or is it just more retread? ALSO: the implications of ChatGPT illegally using ScarJo's voice, 'CHALLENGERS' and 'THE FALL GUY' heading to VOD early, and much more.
LIVE from Golden Apple Comics: The "End" of Hollywood, 'Challengers' + 'The Fall Guy'
Chris and Joe celebrate May the Fourth Be With You Day by podcasting LIVE from Golden Apple Comics. They give away some prizes to fans, discuss the supposed "End" of Hollywood, the interesting marketing of 'Challengers', as well as the summer action gem 'The Fall Guy'.
Worth the Wait: 'Dune: Part Two' Conquers Hollywood
After months of delay, Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two' has been released and the verdict is in: it's great! Chris and Joe discuss just how great and why it has been worth the wait. ALSO - is Hollywood headed toward yet another workers' strike? The guys chat about a possible IATSE strike looming over the industry.
The Blame Game: Sony's 'Madame Web' and How "Bad Scripts" Get Made
Sony's 'Madame Web' has been getting a lot of attention lately, and it begs the question: Who is to blame when a big budget film's script is not well received? Surprisingly, many times it's not the writers! Joe Russo helps us understand by breaking down the realities of getting a script sold/produced in Hollywood, and how often times the scriptwriters themselves have little to do with how well the
2024 Academy Award Nominations: Headlines, Predictions, & more
It's Oscar Awards season! And Hollywood Hangover is here yet again to guide you through the list of nominees for the 2024 Academy Awards! We give our early favorites on who will take home the gold and discuss some of the headlines surrounding the noms. We also chat industry news, including the WWE Vince McMahon controversy, the DGA getting residuals it didn't need to strike for, Skydance buying ou
A Decade in the Making: 'Soul Mates' Release Mini-sode
The best co-host in podcasting also just released a highly acclaimed horror movie: 'Soul Mates' ! Yes, Joe Russo has written a new film and it's out now on your favorite streaming services. Chris and Joe recorded this segment for their previously released episode, but had to hold onto it until now. They reflect on a film that took many years of development to see the light of day and critics are a
New Endings & New Beginnings: The Post Mortem Podcast Finale
Happy Holidays from Hollywood Hangover! Chris and Joe catch up on the last month of news, including the end of Post Mortem with Mick Garris. They discuss their time with the horror legend and lessons they learned over the years being a part of the historic show. ALSO: is 'Love Actually' actually overrated? The guys dissect the perennial classic and debate it's merits. All this, and more!
A New Holiday Tradition: Eli Roth's 'Thanksgiving' Carves Up The Silver Screen
Happy Thanksgiving week, everyone! And what better way to celebrate one of America's favorite holidays than with the film sporting the same name - Eli Roth's 'Thanksgiving'! Chris and Joe share their feelings about their packed theatre experience, and reflect on it's potential to become a new holiday movie-going tradition. They also discuss 'The Marvels' lackluster box office, the Post-Strike haze
No Story Necessary - 'Gran Turismo' & the Rise of the "Brand Adaptation"
The Hangover gang is BACK after a short hiatus! Chris and Joe are here to discuss what they've been up to over the past month, including CLP directing a new short film, Joe's WGA strike updates, great movies that flew under the radar and more! They also dive into the uncommon success of Sony's Gran Turismo: is it a video game adaptation, or something completely new? We try to find out!
The Cinematic Nuclear Fallout of "Barbenheimer"
Hollywood Hangover! This episode Chris and Joe discuss the unexpected cinematic synergy known as 'Barbenheimer'! Does 'Barbie' exceed expectations? Does 'Oppenheimer' deliver the goods?" And how will their incredible success influence the Hollywood landscape? ALSO, they talk about the overlooked horror 'Cobwebs', as well as an update about the status of the Hollywood Writer's and Actors Strike.
Mission Accepted: Hollywood Actors Join The Strike & M:I 'Dead Reckoning Part One'
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode Chris and Joe give insights into the 2023 Hollywood Writers Strike, with SAG actors having now entered the fray! They predict the outcome of such historical events and how it might affect the Summer Blockbusters to come. They also discuss the fresh action offerings of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One - Can Tom Cruise alone save Hollywood from itself? You
Multiverse Critical Mass - 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' & 'The Flash'
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! The Summer movie season has begun! And the multi-verse movies are here with it. Chief among them are Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse and The Flash! We discuss both film's strength and weaknesses, as well as the state of the genre as a whole. Plus we give an update from the front lines of the WGA writer's strike.
Existential Rendezvous - 2023 WGA Strike & 'The Guardians of the Galaxy VOL. 3'
STRIKE! Yes, Hollywood writer's are on strike and WGA Strike Captain Joe Russo gives us the inside scoop from the front lines! What's the strike all about and what can we expect in the future? Chris and Joe also chat about James Gunn's MCU swan song, 'The Guardians of the Galaxy VOL. 3'. Does it signify the end of MCU's golden age? Listen to find out!
Mama Mia! 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' SMASHES The Box Office
Let's A-Go! Hollywood Hangover examines the wildly successful yet critically divisive Super Mario Bros. movie. Is it everything the reviews are calling it, or much more? How does it stack up against the recent Sonic and 90's Mortal Kombat? Listen to find out! We also catch up on all the movies we've been watching recently, like Dungeons and Dragons, Air and Evil Dead Rise.
Necessary Excess - 'John Wick: Chapter 4' solidifies Keanu Reeves as An Action Legend
Hollywood Hangover is back to discuss all things John Wick: Chapter 4! Is the movie too long? And where is it's place in the world of cinema? ALSO - Chris and Joe go deep into the potential threat of AI (artificial intelligence) to cinema and it's creators. Are writers doomed? All this and much more!
2023 Academy Award Nominations & The Early Success of 'The Last of Us'
We kick off 2023 with the newly released and always coveted Academy Award nominations, as well as our early predictions for who might win! We also discuss the uncanny success of HBO's The Last of Us (despite being a video game adaptation), Joe's social media fracas and much more!
Hollywood Hangover Returns to Pandora! Avatar: The Way of Water
Happy Holidays from the Hollywood Hangover! Chris and Joe dive deep into the wondrous waters of James Cameron's latest opus - AVATAR: The Way of Water. Is it more than just beautiful images? They also discuss the latest shake-ups happening at Warner Bros. Discovery and much more!
Christmas Comes Early: 'Glass Onion' & 'Violent Night' slay the Hollywood Hangover!
This jam-packed episode we discuss two of the most promising films of the holiday season - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and the David Harbor led Violent Night- we got to see them both before everyone else and we have all the exclusive spoiler-free hype primed just for you! We also talk about Black Panther's impressive box office, Disney's layoffs, a potential WGA writer's strike, and more! Wh
Hollywood Hangover: The Super Spooky Halloween 2022 Edition
Happy Halloween season! Hosts Joe Russo and Chris Price discuss the wave of newly released horror films that have pleased both the box office and audiences alike, the continued controversy of day-and-date releases for theaters and streaming, our Top 3 favorite non-scary Halloween movies and more!
A New Horror Hope and George Lucas's Legacy: 'Barbarian' and Light & Magic documentary
Filmmakers Joe Russo and Chris Price talk in-depth about the new horror hit BARBARIAN and why it's existence (and success) is a small miracle. They also discuss LIGHT & MAGIC, the ILM doc that gives some much needed redemption to the cinema legend George Lucas.
The Roiling Tides of Streaming: 'BAT GIRL' Cancelled & 'PREY' Stalks
Co-Host Joe Russo returns to chat with Chris about the unexpected shelving of DC's BAT GIRL movie, why it matters and what might be coming next. They also discuss seeing 'PREY' on the big screen in Santa Monica, and why it is a worthy prequel to the stellar original.
Quick-Hitter Round-Up with CLP
Host Christopher Leon Price (CLP) flies solo on this special quick-hitter episode of Hollywood Hangover! Chris gets into some of the recent headlines, featuring Will Smith's video apology, an update about his upcoming short film, Darron Aronofsky's THE WHALE, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and more.
40-Year Retrospective Special: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial & John Carpenter's The Thing
This episode, we take a break from looking at the current box office by looking BACK into the past, 40 years to be exact, as we celebrate and discuss two of the greatest films ever made: Steven Spielberg's ET: The Extraterrestrial and John Carpenter's The Thing! We reminisce, discuss and bask in the glory of these bonafide cinema classics.
The Ultimate Legacy Sequel: 'TOP GUN MAVERICK'
This episode we talk all things TOP GUN: MAVERICK and what exactly makes it one of the very best action films in recent memory. SPOILER ALERT: it's not its politics. We also discuss Netflix's new 'Bigger, Better, Fewer' strategy in the on-going streaming wars.
'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' & The Streaming Wars
Begun, The Streaming Wars have! This episode Chris and Joe discuss the challenging changes being made by NETFLIX, Disney's nightmarish month of April, and Amazon's surprising market share numbers. They also talk about the impossible to dislike Nic Cage love letter 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent", and much more!
Movie of the Decade? 'Everything, Everywhere, All At Once' SLAPS the Hollywood Hangover
Hollywood Hangover! Filmmakers/buddies Chris and Joe discuss the 2022 Will Smith Oscar's "Slappening", Bruce Willis retiring from acting, the sensational EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE, and much more!
The Batman Cometh: What's Old is New Again
Hollywood Hangover! Filmmakers/buddies Chris and Joe discuss all things DC's new THE BATMAN! Does the change in tone and form backfire or does the film find another gear? They also talk AMC's controversial "dynamic pricing" strategy and much more!
Symptoms of Upheaval: Discreet Oscar Nominees & The Unexpected Return of Movie Pass
Hollywood Hangover! Chris and Joe RETURN (again) to discuss their long hiatus, what TV they're watching on streaming, their preview of the Oscar nominations, as well as the unexpected revival of MOVIE PASS. They discuss the potential of the service, the controversy of it's facial recognition software and more.
Hero or Villain - The Amazing Success of Spider-Man: No Way Home
*MAJOR SPOILERS THIS EPISODE* Hollywood Hangover! Filmmakers/buddies Chris and Joe discuss the culmination of three generations of Spider-Man movies: SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME! Does the film live up to it's amazing box-office success? And what about the fate of all the other big budget films that did not do so well this season? They chat about all this and more!
Re-Animating The Familiar: Ghostsbusters Afterlife
Hollywood Hangover! Filmmakers/buddies Chris and Joe discuss the long anticipated GHOSTBUSTERS Afterlife! Why is the film so critically divisive? And is it really a worthy successor to the iconic original? They also give an update on the now-concluded IATSE strike, as well as other November movies they're looking forward to.
The Hollywood Flood Gates Open: Our Fall Movie Round-Up
Hollywood Hangover! The hosts with the most discuss the embarrassment of movie riches that have rained down on them during the glorious month of October! DUNE, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, HALLOWEEN KILLS, NO TIME TO DIE and more! It's a jam-packed episode of HH that you don't want to miss!
Strikes Thrown and Strikes Landed: The Hollywood Workers Strike and Marvel's Shang-Chi
Hollywood Hangover! After a slow month in September, we are back! This episode we discuss all the details about the impending IATSE strike, the strong staying power of Marvel's Shang-Chi, as well as a preview of the Fall film calendar.
The Anti Anti-Hero: How 'Free Guy' Leveled Up
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode we discuss the on-going lawsuit between Scarlet Johansson and Disney, as well as the smash hit success story of Ryan Reynold's FREE GUY and how perhaps being the good guy in a movie is what audiences want right now.
Self-Inflicted Wounds: The COVID Re-Surge & James Gunn's The Suicide Squad
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER LIVES! This episode we discuss arguably DC's best comic-book movie effort yet, THE SUICIDE SQUAD! Did the box office REALLY hurt it's success? And What does this mean for DC going forward? ALSO: we get into the controversy surrounding mandated vaccinations for all movie-theater goers: Is it fair? Is it right? We discuss all this and more!
The Symbolic and Necessary Return of Marvel's 'Black Widow'
Happy Summer time from your buddies at the Hollywood Hangover! This episode we take a look at Marvel's belated BLACK WIDOW - was it worth the wait? Have big budget movies finally returned to the big screen for good? We weigh in on this, as well as horror streaming hits WEREWOLVES WITHIN and FEAR STREET: 1994.
Triple-Header Streaming Round-Up: In The Heights, INSIDE with Bo Burnham, & Plan B
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode we have a cornucopia of bits and bites to get into! We discuss HBO Max's In The Heights, the self-reflexive pandemic comedy art-house feature INSIDE with Bo Burnam as well as the best raunchy teen movie since Super Bad, HULU's Plan B!
The Return of the Movie Theater - A Quiet Place Part II & Disney's Cruella
The Hangover Crew is Back! For REAL this time! And we're bringing the heat with a double header - Disney's Cruella and John Krasinski's A Quiet Place Part II! Do they play it safe or rock the post-pandemic boat? ALSO - we discuss the return of movie theaters, "Executive-Auteurship" and more!
Justice for "Zack Snyder's Justice League" and The Power of Fandom
Hollywood Hangover! This episode, Maestro Russo and the Priceinator are BACK to break down all thing JUSTICE LEAGUE: The Snyder Cut! Is the 4 hour behemoth better than the original? How did we all get here in the first place, anyway? And will there be more like it in the future? All this and more!
Trail Blazing During A Pandemic: Netflix's 'Malcom & Marie'
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! We return to discuss Netflix's COVID compliant art house miracle, MALCOM & MARIE. Does the film's biting critique of critics deliver? And what impact will it have on film productions moving forward? We also talk about the results of the Agents vs. Writer's Guild war that was waged over the last 18 months.
The End of the Beginning: Disney's 'Soul','The Mandalorian' Season 2 and an Unknown Future
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! We end an industry-shaking year of cinema by discussing the myriad of media bombshells dropped by Disney and the like. We also discuss big budget features Wonder Woman 1984 and Disney's Soul, both making their debuts on home streaming, a first in a year of many.
What's Old Is New Again: Fincher's 'Mank' and the Echoes of Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! We discuss the tidal wave of cinema news that has been unleashed on us over the past few weeks, from the unlikely success of Hard Kill to the bombshell dropped by Warner Brothers and HBO Max. We also discuss Fincher's latest, the black and white Hollywood throwback MANK.
The Oscar Race Officially Begins on Netflix: Aaron Sorkin's 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'
This episode we discuss the journey of one of the year's most Oscar-worthy cinematic efforts: 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'. How did Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama end up at Netflix and why does it matter? We answer these questions and more!
The Lessons of HARD KILL & Actor Doua Moua from Disney's Live Action MULAN
This episode we discuss the straight-to-video action film HARD KILL, starring Bruce Willis (and written by our very own Joe Russo!), as well as the controversy surrounding Netflix's new French film "Cuties". ALSO - we interview one of the stars of Disney's live-action 'Mulan', the great Doua Moua!
When COVID19 Attacks: Hollywood's Lost Summer
We Are BACK! Despite the world shattering events of COVID19, Chris and Joe team up to break down some of the big changes happening in Hollywood due to the pandemic. They also discuss one of the true respite films of the 2020 Summer; 'PALM SPRINGS'!
New Horizons: How 'The Au Pair Nightmare' Gets The Job Done
Hollywood Hangover's very own film maestro Joe Russo has his first ever feature film out now called "The Au Pair Nightmare" and it's getting the Hangover-treatment! The guys dive deep into it's creation and reaction. Let's jump right in! Catch "The Au Pair Nightmare" on the Lifetime channel, Apple iTunes, Amazon Prime and Vudu
An Unknown Future: How 'The Invisible Man' and 'The Hunt' Reflect Big Changes for Cinema
Hollywood Hangover! This episode, we discuss Blumhouse gems "The Hunt and "The Invisible Man" as we reflect on the new reality that is COVID-19. What does the future hold for filmmakers, film goers and cinema as a whole? Let's jump right in!
The Lightsaber and The Hedgehog: Adventures in What Could Have Been
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode we take an in-depth look at the leaked Star Wars Episode 9 script entitled Duel of the Fates AND our take on the latest (and possibly greatest) video game to film adaptation - Sonic the Hedgehog!
Hollywood Hangover Predicts the 92nd Academy Awards
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, Chris and Joe discuss their picks for the 92nd Academy Awards! They analyze the political meta game that honors the best films of 2019!
The End of an Era - 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Analysis
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, we talk all things STAR WARS: The Rise of Skywalker! Did we love it? Did we hate? We answer how well it brings the most iconic sci-fi series of all time to a close.
A Decade To Remember: Chris and Joe's Ten Year Retrospective Extravaganza
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! Happy Holidays and New Year everybody! This episode, we celebrate another decade of cinema by taking a playful look at all of the last ten years, discussing our favorites from each and which ones we felt had the biggest impact on the industry as a whole!
Sugar and Spice: A Thanksgiving Double Feature
HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode - we discuss two of the most crowd pleasing films of the year thus far, Rian Johnson's return to his roots in KNIVES OUT and the likable yet deep portrayal of Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
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