HiT 335: Why 'On a String' Feels Like Old-School Woody Allen (With a Twist)

Host Christian Toto takes a personal turn on this episode of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast.It's Christian's birthday, and he marked the occasion by revisiting two beloved movies with his teenage sons. Which films made the cut? Why do they still matter? And how did a new generation react to these cinematic favorites? Christian shares the experience and what it revealed about timeless storytelling.Then, Christian welcomes producer Brandon Tamburri, the driving force behind Joke Zero, a company dedicated to bringing theatrical comedy back from the brink. Their first release, On a String, is the acclaimed directorial debut of stand-up comic Isabel Hagen. Tamburri discusses his vision for Joke Zero, why Hollywood stopped investing in big-screen comedies, and what it will take to make audiences laugh together in theaters again.Don't miss this conversation about movies, comedy, culture, and the future of theatrical entertainment.Lend a hand: Leave a tip! https://hollywood-in-toto.ck.page/products/hollywood-in-toto-tip-jar--------------------------Joke Zero: https://jokezero.comX - https://x.com/jokezerocomedyInstagram:   / jokezerocomedy  ON A STRING - In NYC theaters Sept. 11 - Opening wide Sept. 18 Subscribe to HiT's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HollywoodinTotoRead Hollywood in Toto - https://www.hollywoodintoto.com Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollywoodInTotoRead: "Virtue Bombs: How Hollywood Got Woke and Lost Its Soul" https://www.amazon.com/Virtue-Bombs-Hollywood-Woke-Lost/dp/1637580991