Hollywood Hangover

01:06:14

The Best Video Game Adaptation Ever? Zach Cregger's...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/09/22

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

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01:00:52

From the Ashes 'Coyote vs. ACME' Rises Like a...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/09/02

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

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01:00:11

Spider-Man's Fresh Déjà Vu: 'Brand New Day' Finds...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/08/05

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!

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01:12:07

Defying the Gods: Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Delivers an...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/07/23

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!

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01:20:11

'Supergirl' Falls Flat: How Online Discourse Helped...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/06/30

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!

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01:15:51

The YouTuber Cometh: 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' hit...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/06/17

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

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01:08:40

YOSHI! 'Super Mario Galaxy' Rockets Video Game...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/04/14

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!"

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53:03

Everything's Fine! 'Project Hail Mary' blasts off +...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/03/23

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!

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01:08:56

Hostile Take Over: Netflix drops out of Warner Bros....

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/02/27

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!

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01:07:40

Return of the King: Sam Raimi's 'SEND HELP' is a...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/01/26

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! Patreon:

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01:10:51

An Impressive Finish / Start to the Year: 'Marty...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2026/01/09

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 going home with nightmares. They also take a look back on 2025 as a year-in-film that over-delivered, and they catch up on Joe's twitter drama involving 'Sinners'.

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01:12:04

'Portrait of God' Lands at Universal! + 'Avatar: Fire...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/12/06

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 before? Or has the age of the Navi come to an end? They tell ya what worked, what didn't and more! They also chat about Joe's gigantic filmmaking news - he's the co-writer of the upcoming Sam Raimi and

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01:08:19

'Wicked: For Good' Enough? + Legend of Zelda, Willy...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/11/21

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 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

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01:19:35

All You Can Eat ACTION: 'Predator: Badlands' & Edgar...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/11/13

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 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!

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55:14

Victories and Casualties: PTA's 'One Battle After...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/10/14

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 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

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54:51

The Big #100: Hollywood Hangover Reaches A Milestone...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/09/22

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 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

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01:07:39

A JAM PACKED JULY! 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' -...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/07/30

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/

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51:40

Up, Up, and Away! James Gunn's 'SUPERMAN' Flies High,...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/07/15

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!

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01:17:29

Out with the New, In with the Old: 'F1 The Movie' &...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/07/01

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

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01:02:23

Movies Are Back, Baby! 'The Phoenician Scheme' &...

Hollywood Hangover ·

2025/05/29

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, 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!

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