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 end product turns out.

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 out Paramount, and more!

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 already calling one of the very best horror films of 2023.

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!

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 hanging over the film industry, and much more!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!