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Hollywood Hangover
by Christopher Price and Joe Russo
Joe Russo and Christopher Price are filmmakers who love disagreeing about what makes the wonderful world of cinema tick. Join them as they take a sober look at what's happening on and off the big silver screen.
Episodes
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The Best Video Game Adaptation Ever? Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Exceeds All Expectations
WARNING *Major SPOILERS* for 'Resident Evil' are in this episode The Hangover is BACK! Chris and Joe discuss Zach Cregger's outstanding effort to adapt one of the best video game franchises around, 'Resident Evil'. How can a movie without any of the games' characters or plot lines REALLY be a…
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From the Ashes 'Coyote vs. ACME' Rises Like a Phoenix: How Warner Bros. Almost Killed a Great Movie
From the Ashes 'Coyote vs. ACME' Rises Like a Phoenix: How Warner Bros. Almost Killed a Great Movie HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode Chris and Joe discuss the roller coaster ride that it took to release 'Coyote vs ACME' into theaters. From being on its death bed as a Warner Bros. tax write-off…
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Spider-Man's Fresh Déjà Vu: 'Brand New Day' Finds Success In Familiar Places
The hits just keep on coming! This episode of Hollywood Hangover Chris and Joe break down why Spider-Man: Brand New Day is smashing box office records, but not without it's flaws. Was a positive Rotten Tomatoes score all it took to guarantee it's success? ALSO: the guys answer the searing…
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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…
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'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…
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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'...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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'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...
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'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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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'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…
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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…
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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":...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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'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...
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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...
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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'.
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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!
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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...
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Joe Russo and Christopher Price are filmmakers who love disagreeing about what makes the wonderful world of cinema tick. Join them as they take a sober look at what's happening on and off the big silver screen.
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