Hollywood Hangover

Hollywood Hangover

By Christopher Price and Joe RussoTV & FilmArtsVisual Arts
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Hollywood Hangover episodes

  • 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 good adaptation? We answer how and break down why Resident Evil's $100m box office weekend was in no way an accident. All this and much more! IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the recording of this episode, Paramount and states' attorneys have come to an agreed settlement.

    1 hr 7 min
  • 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, to finally coming out and being the best animated live-action hybrid since 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?', we explain why this movie is a TRIUMPH, in every sense of the word. All this, and much more! Listen now!

    1 hr 1 min
  • 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 question that's driving the town mad: does Hollywood need more "ass holes"? Oh it's gonna be a good one! Listen now!

    1 hr 1 min
  • 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 trailer. So many movies, so little time! Listen now!
    1 hr 13 min
  • '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 less than stellar box office and everything in between. All this, and much more!

    1 hr 21 min
  • 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 directing talent in the near future? ALSO: Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' leaves both critics and audiences divided - is it actually great or is Spielberg getting too old for this movie-making stuff?

    All this and MUCH more!

    1 hr 16 min
  • 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 positive and the negative, and what it might mean down the line. All this and much more! Listen now!

    "Yoshi!" - Joe Russo's 1-word review for Super Mario Galaxy

    1 hr 9 min
  • 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 almost guaranteed to please movie goers. All this, and much more!

    54 min
  • 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 office? Listen to find out!

    1 hr 9 min
  • 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 may be an uphill battle. All of this, and much more!

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    1 hr 8 min

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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…

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