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Hollywood Hangover'Wicked: For Good' Enough? + Legend of Zelda, Willy Wonka at Cosm, & 'Home Alone' 35th AnniversaryGobble 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 top it all off, they reflect on 35 years of 'Home Alone', the undisputed KING of perennial holiday classics.
2025-11-211h 08Hollywood HangoverAll You Can Eat ACTION: 'Predator: Badlands' & Edgar Wright's 'Running Man' Serve Up Fresh Meat For Adrenaline JunkiesTHE 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 exactly WHY this October slump happened at all (spoiler alert: it's Marvel's fault). WE LOVE YOU ALL!
2025-11-131h 19Hollywood HangoverVictories and Casualties: PTA's 'One Battle After Another' shines while others misfireHAPPY 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 Fest 2025, and Chris share details about seeing The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas. WE LOVE YOU ALL!
2025-10-1555 minHollywood HangoverThe Big #100: Hollywood Hangover Reaches A Milestone + Warner Bros. Buyouts & Jimmy Kimmel CancelledHOLLYWOOD 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: Since the recording of this episode (09/21/2025), Jimmy Kimmel has been re-instated in his position at ABC.
2025-09-2354 minHollywood HangoverA 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, this is one you won't want to miss! http://www.CLPFILM.com https://joerussofilm.com/
2025-07-301h 07Hollywood HangoverUp, 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!
2025-07-1651 minHollywood HangoverOut 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 ever really recovered from the Pandemic? Will AI be the final nail in the coffin for current and future filmmakers? We try to get t...
2025-07-021h 17Hollywood HangoverMovies Are Back, Baby! 'The Phoenician Scheme' & 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' usher in the 2025 Summer Box OfficeThe 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 movies finally "back"? (We sure hope so). We discuss all this, and much more!
2025-05-301h 02Hollywood Hangover'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 opposite. On top of all that, we have an old fashioned slobber-knocker argument over Joe's reality shattering theory regarding John Carpenter's all time classic, THE THING. This is one you don't want to miss!
2025-04-101h 05Hollywood HangoverThe 2025 Oscars In-Review: 'Anora' & Other Indies Shine BrightHOLLYWOOD 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!
2025-03-0557 minHollywood HangoverLove Hurts So Good: 'Heart Eyes' Perfects Genre-Blending + LA Fires & A Busy July 2025HOLLYWOOD 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 genre mash-ups we've ever seen. All this and more!
2025-02-071h 08Hollywood Hangover2025 Golden Globes Recap: 'The Brutalist' & 'Emilia Pérez' Win Big + Our Personal FavoritesThis 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.
2025-01-081h 13Hollywood HangoverHoliday Nostalgia Anniversaries: 'The Santa Clause' & 'Christmas Vacation' Remind Us of the MagicHappy 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, or a lot of idle threats? All this, and more!
2024-12-201h 10Hollywood HangoverFall Box Office Smörgåsbord: 'Wicked' & 'Gladiator 2' Give Cinephiles Plenty To DevourHOLLYWOOD 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 watching in our spare time, and much more!
2024-11-2057 minHollywood HangoverMaximum 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? Worse? Or somewhere in between? All this and much more! Happy Halloween!
2024-10-101h 15Hollywood HangoverEffective & Familiar - 'Alien: Romulus' Permeates The Box OfficeHorror 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, the guys chat about 'Wolf' and 'Salem's Lot' heading to streaming, and why they avoided the dreaded 'Bat Girl' fate. All this, and more!
2024-08-221h 13Hollywood HangoverLove 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.
2024-08-091h 06Hollywood HangoverBox Office Rebound: 'Longlegs' over-delivers + 'The Inheritance' RisesThis 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.
2024-07-181h 06Hollywood HangoverThe 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 unexpected box office success, as well as Joe's upcoming film 'The Inheritance', opening in select theaters and on demand July 12th.
2024-06-2848 minHollywood Hangover'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.
2024-06-0751 minHollywood HangoverA Welcome Return to Madness: 'Furiosa' Kicks Off the 2024 Summer Blockbuster SeasonThe 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.
2024-05-2250 minHollywood HangoverLIVE 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'.
2024-05-1030 minHollywood HangoverWorth the Wait: 'Dune: Part Two' Conquers HollywoodAfter 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.
2024-03-0550 minHollywood HangoverThe Blame Game: Sony's 'Madame Web' and How "Bad Scripts" Get MadeSony'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 end product turns out.
2024-02-201h 01Hollywood Hangover2024 Academy Award Nominations: Headlines, Predictions, & moreIt'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 out Paramount, and more!
2024-01-291h 15Hollywood HangoverA Decade in the Making: 'Soul Mates' Release Mini-sodeThe 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 already calling one of the very best horror films of 2023.
2024-01-0319 minHollywood HangoverNew Endings & New Beginnings: The Post Mortem Podcast FinaleHappy 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!
2023-12-2146 minHollywood HangoverA New Holiday Tradition: Eli Roth's 'Thanksgiving' Carves Up The Silver ScreenHappy 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 hanging over the film industry, and much more!
2023-11-2058 minHollywood HangoverNo 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!
2023-09-211h 00Hollywood HangoverThe 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.
2023-07-261h 00Hollywood HangoverMission 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've got to listen to find out!
2023-07-1848 minHollywood HangoverMultiverse 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.
2023-06-2249 minHollywood HangoverExistential 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!
2023-05-1254 minHollywood HangoverMama Mia! 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' SMASHES The Box OfficeLet'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.
2023-04-1750 minHollywood HangoverNecessary Excess - 'John Wick: Chapter 4' solidifies Keanu Reeves as An Action LegendHollywood 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!
2023-03-291h 01Hollywood Hangover2023 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!
2023-01-261h 05Hollywood HangoverHollywood Hangover Returns to Pandora! Avatar: The Way of WaterHappy 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!
2022-12-211h 04Hollywood HangoverChristmas 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! Whew! Let's jump right in...
2022-11-181h 13Hollywood HangoverHollywood Hangover: The Super Spooky Halloween 2022 EditionHappy 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!
2022-10-181h 11Hollywood HangoverA New Horror Hope and George Lucas's Legacy: 'Barbarian' and Light & Magic documentaryFilmmakers 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.
2022-09-2050 minHollywood HangoverThe Roiling Tides of Streaming: 'BAT GIRL' Cancelled & 'PREY' StalksCo-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.
2022-08-061h 05Hollywood HangoverQuick-Hitter Round-Up with CLPHost 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.
2022-08-0139 minHollywood Hangover40-Year Retrospective Special: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial & John Carpenter's The ThingThis 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.
2022-07-091h 02Hollywood HangoverThe 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.
2022-06-061h 10Hollywood Hangover'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' & The Streaming WarsBegun, 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!
2022-04-2655 minHollywood HangoverMovie of the Decade? 'Everything, Everywhere, All At Once' SLAPS the Hollywood HangoverHollywood 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!
2022-04-0259 minHollywood HangoverThe Batman Cometh: What's Old is New AgainHollywood 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!
2022-03-0854 minHollywood HangoverSymptoms of Upheaval: Discreet Oscar Nominees & The Unexpected Return of Movie PassHollywood 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.
2022-02-141h 05Hollywood HangoverHero 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!
2021-12-2150 minHollywood HangoverRe-Animating The Familiar: Ghostsbusters AfterlifeHollywood 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.
2021-11-221h 14Hollywood HangoverThe Hollywood Flood Gates Open: Our Fall Movie Round-UpHollywood 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!
2021-10-301h 19Hollywood HangoverStrikes Thrown and Strikes Landed: The Hollywood Workers Strike and Marvel's Shang-ChiHollywood 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.
2021-09-271h 00Hollywood HangoverThe Anti Anti-Hero: How 'Free Guy' Leveled UpHOLLYWOOD 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.
2021-08-311h 09Hollywood HangoverSelf-Inflicted Wounds: The COVID Re-Surge & James Gunn's The Suicide SquadHOLLYWOOD 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!
2021-08-1559 minHollywood HangoverThe 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.
2021-07-2241 minHollywood HangoverTriple-Header Streaming Round-Up: In The Heights, INSIDE with Bo Burnham, & Plan BHOLLYWOOD 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!
2021-06-2548 minHollywood HangoverThe Return of the Movie Theater - A Quiet Place Part II & Disney's CruellaThe 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!
2021-06-0444 minHollywood HangoverJustice for "Zack Snyder's Justice League" and The Power of FandomHollywood 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!
2021-03-2648 minHollywood HangoverTrail 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.
2021-02-1252 minHollywood HangoverThe End of the Beginning: Disney's 'Soul','The Mandalorian' Season 2 and an Unknown FutureHOLLYWOOD 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.
2020-12-2954 minHollywood HangoverWhat's Old Is New Again: Fincher's 'Mank' and the Echoes of HollywoodHOLLYWOOD 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.
2020-12-101h 03Hollywood HangoverThe 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!
2020-10-2358 minHollywood HangoverThe Lessons of HARD KILL & actor Doua Moua from Disney's Live Action MULANThis 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!
2020-09-141h 25Hollywood HangoverWhen COVID19 Attacks: Hollywood's Lost SummerWe 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'!
2020-08-031h 10Hollywood HangoverNew Horizons: How 'The Au Pair Nightmare' Gets The Job DoneHollywood 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
2020-05-261h 02Hollywood HangoverAn Unknown Future: How 'The Invisible Man' and 'The Hunt' Reflect Big Changes for CinemaHollywood 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!
2020-03-281h 05Hollywood HangoverThe Lightsaber and The Hedgehog: Adventures in What Could Have BeenHOLLYWOOD 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!
2020-02-171h 02Hollywood HangoverHollywood Hangover Predicts the 92nd Academy AwardsHOLLYWOOD 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!
2020-02-0452 minHollywood HangoverThe End of an Era - 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' AnalysisHOLLYWOOD 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.
2020-01-021h 19Hollywood HangoverA Decade To Remember: Chris and Joe's Ten Year Retrospective ExtravaganzaHOLLYWOOD 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!
2019-12-221h 10Hollywood HangoverSugar and Spice: A Thanksgiving Double FeatureHOLLYWOOD 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.
2019-11-2646 minHollywood HangoverTwo Shining Gems: Why 'Parasite' and 'Jojo Rabbit' Deliver the GoodsHappy Halloween everyone! Chris and Joe are back again to discuss two of the biggest treats (without tricks!) to come out in 2019: Taika Waititi's 'JOJO RABBIT' and Bong Joon-Ho's 'PARASITE'. Both films could not be more different but share a common attribute...THEY'RE GREAT! And we tell you why!
2019-10-2944 minHollywood HangoverKnuckle Sandwich or Nothing Sandwich: Finding the Punch-Line of 'JOKER'This episode, we discuss the film with the most controversial build up of 2019, JOKER. Does it live up to the buzz or is it a big nothing sandwich? ALSO, we make our list of the very best Batman films ever made.
2019-10-131h 01Hollywood Hangover"Ready or Not" Here It Comes - One of the Best Horror Films of the YearAfter another mini hiatus we are back, again! We talk about one of the best written and well-crafted horror films in recent memory, READY OR NOT. And hey! We're filmmakers too, so we discuss our latest cinematic efforts, with Joe being in post production with his first feature 'The Au Pair" and myself wrapping up my latest and greatest short film, VISCOUS.
2019-08-3058 minHollywood HangoverHollywood Hangover Returns! Joe's First Feature & Nightmare CinemaHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. We're BACK from a long hiatus to talk shop about Joe's experiences on set for his feature film debut as well as the anthological terror that is Nightmare Cinema! Buckle up! Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2019-07-011h 26Hollywood HangoverAvenger's End Game: A Climax Ten Years in the MakingHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we talk all things Avenger's End Game! Does Marvel's ten year cinematic effort come to a satisfying close? Also: we discuss the newest developments in the on-going Writer's Guild vs. Agents saga. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2019-04-301h 18Hollywood HangoverHollywood Horrors: Agents vs. Writers and 'Pet Semetary' 2019Hollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we talk about recent developments with the current Writers vs. Agents fiasco happening in Hollywood as well as our thoughts on Pet Semetary 2019. Does this version of Stephen King's classic outperform the original? Listen to find out! Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2019-04-051h 06Hollywood HangoverOpposing Forces: On and Off The Big Silver ScreenHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we talk about a potential writer's strike brewing under the industries' surface, if Captain Marvel lives up to the hype and why it's ok if you don't think it does. Lets jump right in! Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2019-03-151h 09Hollywood HangoverThe Irresistible Charm of 'Happy Death Day 2U'Hollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we celebrate Valentine's Day the right way by discussing Happy Death Day and it's sequel Happy Death Day 2U, two films that far exceed any presumptions marketing (or otherwise) might have you believe. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2019-02-131h 02Hollywood Hangover'Glass': Half Empty, Half FullHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we discuss the third installment of M. Night Shyamalan's Eastrail 177 trilogy, GLASS. Is it half empty, half full or something else entirely? Listen to find out! Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2019-01-281h 10
Hollywood HangoverA Year of Innovation: 2018 RetrospectiveHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we reflect on the amazing year of cinema that was 2018 and highlight some of our absolute favorites. We also discuss the excitement of 'Spiderman: Enter the Spiderverse' and the intrigue of Netflix's choose-or-own-adventure film 'Bandersnatch'. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2019-01-021h 11
Hollywood Hangover'The Christmas Chronicles': How Kurt Russell Stole Christmas and Our HeartsHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we discuss the sleeper holiday hit "The Christmas Chronicles", along with why it's a modern classic of the genre and how Kurt Russell is the best Santa Claus of all time. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-12-061h 02
Hollywood HangoverThe Genre-Bending and Monster-Mashing Goodness of 'Overlord'Hollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we talk about the fun and terror of the film 'Overlord'. Do monsters and military combat make for a winning combination or does it miss the mark? Listen to find out! Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-11-1248 min
Hollywood Hangover'Halloween 2018': The Original Suburban Slasher ReturnsHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. On this special episode we have an in-depth discussion about 'Halloween' 2018. We look at how it stacks up against its predecessors and if it signifies the true re-awakening of the slasher genre. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-10-241h 18
Hollywood Hangover'A Star is Born' Again: How A Classic Hollywood Story Stands The Test of TimeHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we analyze Bradley Cooper's sensational music-drama remake 'A Star is Born' and break down how an 80 year old Hollywood story can still be a triumph of modern cinema. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-10-1451 min
Hollywood HangoverDropping 'Mandy': The Highs and Lows of the Nicolas Cage Horror RompHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we talk about the divisive psychedelic horror hit from Sundance entitled 'Mandy'. Does Nicolas Cage raise the film to new cult status or is it just a bad trip? Listen to find out! Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-09-1947 min
Hollywood HangoverThe Sensible Success of 'Crazy Rich Asians'Hollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we talk about the success of Jon M. Chu's 'Crazy Rich Asians' and how it was spurred by not only a desire for diversity but a longing for the nearly-forgotten genre known as Romantic Comedies. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-09-0150 min
Hollywood HangoverNight of the Living Movie Pass: Attack of the Zombified Cinema SubscriptionsHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we discuss the rise, fall and continued evolution of subscription cinema services like Movie Pass and how the demand for such a commodity is the symptom of an even bigger issue with the film industry. Let's jump right in. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-08-1045 min
Hollywood Hangover'Unfriended: Dark Web' and the Unknown Future of "Screen Reality" FilmsHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big silver screen. This episode we discuss Joe's trip to Canada for the premiere of his first feature length film as a producer, 'Nightmare Cinema'. We also talk about the emergence of a seemingly new horror-film sub-genre known as 'Screen Reality Horror' with the recently released 'Unfriended: Dark Web' as the primary example. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-07-241h 05
Hollywood HangoverThe Curse of 'Jaws': How Spielberg's Masterpiece Swallowed The IndustryHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. This episode we celebrate the majesty of America's independence by taking a look at the only Fourth of July film that matters: Steven's Spielberg's legendary JAWS - We discuss how Jaws altered, propelled and stunted the film industry we see today. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-07-0150 min
Hollywood HangoverThe Uncanny Wake Left By Ari Aster's 'Hereditary'Hollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. This episode we talk about Ari Aster's unique directorial debut horror film 'HEREDITARY' and why it's been hitting it out of the park with critics but only getting a bunt from moviegoers. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-06-1750 min
Hollywood Hangover'Solo: A Star Wars Story' - A Victim of CircumstanceHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-05-3152 min
Hollywood HangoverThe Brutal Sweetness of Coralie Fargeat's 'Revenge'Hollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-05-1947 min
Hollywood HangoverThe War Report on Avengers: Infinity WarHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-05-0152 min
Hollywood HangoverThe Commotion Caused By 'A Quiet Place'Hollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-04-1049 min
Hollywood HangoverTomb Ladder: Quest For A Plot DeviceHollywood Hangover! LA film aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com
2018-03-271h 04
Hollywood Hangover90th Academy Awards RetrospectiveHollywood Hangover! LA aficionados Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com Donate - https://www.patreon.com/hollywoodhangover
2018-03-141h 04
Hollywood Hangover'Annihilation' In Both Form and FunctionHollywood Hangover! LA up and comers Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com Donate - https://www.patreon.com/hollywoodhangover
2018-02-2758 min
Hollywood HangoverCloverfield Paradox And The Netflix ParadoxHollywood Hangover! LA up and comers Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com Donate - https://www.patreon.com/hollywoodhangover
2018-02-1254 min
Hollywood HangoverThe Rise of the "Requel" ft. Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleHollywood Hangover! LA up and comers Joe Russo and Christopher Price take a sober look at what's happening on the big screen. Contact - hollywoodhangovershow@gmail.com Donate - https://www.patreon.com/hollywoodhangover
2018-01-2651 min