The “What If?” Joe Russo attending the premiere of Marvel Zombies! Did someone make a mistake on the guest list?!

The HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER podcast hits its 100th Episode! @clpfilm.bsky.social and I reminisce over the big stories we’ve tackled over the years, PLUS two new ones: Paramount and Netflix looking to buy Warner Bros. and the Charlie Kirk / Jimmy Kimmel free-speech snafu. Links in comments!

I’d like to share with you the new Disney / Star Wars trailer, but they capitulated to fascists. Go fascist, go cashless. Bring back Jimmy Kimmel.

I survived a real life SAW trap: moderating a panel of SIX filmmakers who made all TEN Saw movies in just one hour! Thanks to Josh Stolberg for letting the writer of what Twitter Haters would call “a Saw knock off” — SOUL MATES — hang with the big boys at HorrorCon LA! @joshstolberg.bsky.social

Robert Redford wasn’t just great at being a movie star, he was The Natural. RIP to one of best to ever do it.

When I worked at Hollywood Video during film school, we could choose one movie as an “employee pick”. This was mine. Not just because it’s one of the best movies of all time, but because Cameron Crowe’s film touches your soul and changes your life. Happy 25th, ALMOST FAMOUS.

Somehow, I make a cameo in this article. Thanks @joerusso.bsky.social www.dreadcentral.com/news/542428/...

Volunteering today to make sure the kids can read good. www.lakidsbookfestival.com

Carrying on old traditions: Piper’s first-ever Spooky Season photo.

Hello, old friend.

There’s never been a book on horror written more for “me”. Out today, ‘SCREAMING AND CONJURING’ starts the moment my love for scary movies was supercharged by SCREAM, covering the last thirty of horror, chronicled by the genres best historian, @clarkcollis.bsky.social. A bloody good read.

Happy five-year anniversary, HARD KILL. While the movie barely reflects the script we sold…

I feel @joerusso.bsky.social needs to come to Stockholm - every pizza I’ve had is a banger

Swung by Monkeypaw, but they told me to Get Out.

When your meeting here runs close to lunch, they call it The Hunger Games.

We all knelt before his greatness. RIP, Terence Stamp.

Me visiting the lot today was paramount.

The Phoenix has Grey Jeans.

Fifteen years ago, we shot PEEPING TOM. One week later, the rough cut helped land me my first job in Hollywood. A good reminder that — with the help of some great friends — a single day can change your life.

Was James Gunn’s SUPERMAN a super success despite smear campaigns? Does FANTASTIC FOUR’s international numbers spell trouble for superhero movies? @clpfilm.bsky.social and I dig into it PLUS Together, Eddington, working with the late Hulk Hogan and MORE on the latest Hollywood Hangover pod!

Ten years ago today, after spending a half-decade stuck in a production company office, I needed to flex my directing muscles again. Luckily, some wonderful friends helped me get back in the saddle with PEEPING TOM — the moment that kicked off the second act of my career. youtu.be/W8Rcr3Inhpg?...

For ten years, I developed a Hulk Hogan biopic. It was a thrill to work with one of the Mount Rushmore’s of professional wrestling. We got close. Hemsworth starring. Todd Phillips directing. Netflix financing. But the most exciting moment was when he called me “brother”. RIP to an icon.

Maybe it's not too late To learn how to love And forget how to hate What a legend. What a rockstar. RIP Ozzy Osbourne.

I saw God last night.

As if… (we’d miss this.)

Donald Trump is coming for ALL his enemies and corporations desperate for mergers are going to hand those enemies’ heads over on a platter, I guess.

Did James Gunn’s SUPERMAN win at the box-office? Or did the screaming Snyder Bros monkeying around online derail the new DCU? @clpfilm.bsky.social and I dig into it on a SUPER new episode of HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER. Listen to it wherever you podcast!

I really hope it’s SUPER, man, because I’ve already got tickets to see it again!!!!!!

Tonight, I celebrate the President… of Movies, Tom Cruise. I celebrate the master, Tony Scott. I celebrate the late, great, Val Kilmer. I do NOT celebrate Trump’s America.

Happy First-Ever Fourth of July, Piper. Sorry our country sucks so much right now.

“Are you gonna bark all day little doggie, or are you gonna bite?” Michael Madsen ALWAYS had bite. RIP.

You can learn everything you ever need to about screenwriting from watching BACK TO THE FUTURE. A perfect screenplay. A perfect movie. Happy 40th Anniversary to my 3rd favorite movie of all-time.

Uh oh… what did I say to piss off The Snyder Bros! We get into that — PLUS F1, M3GAN 2.0 box-office and the current state of AI — on the latest HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER, just named one of the “TOP 100 Cinephile Podcasts” by Million Poscasts! @clpfilm.bsky.social

UCLA invited me BACK to speak at their summer screenwriter symposium. My first piece of advice: have the same name as a more famous director.

I live my life —

For no reason, here’s a link to the short film we made the LAST time Trump brought us to the brink of nuclear destruction: youtu.be/GXQhzY9fgY0?...

Fifty years ago, a horror movie’s monstrous success changed the course of cinema forever. Yes, JAWS is a horror movie.

Two Bigfoots caught on camera! Enjoyed the heck out of FOUND FOOTAGE: THE MAKING OF THE PATTERSON PROJECT — it’s a hillarious Bigfoot mock-doc out Friday from Radio Silence and Dirty Shot Clean that you’re gonna wanna sasqWATCH!

June 15th, 2015. Ten years ago. I left my development job and made the terrifying leap to writing, directing and producing. Seven movies and a hit podcast later, what an adventure it has been.

Looking for the PERFECT film to watch with pops? Fire up Hulu for our latest — a movie that’s ALL ABOUT a family coming together for dear, old Dad! THE INHERITANCE is the ultimate Father’s Day movie!

THIS A UNITED STATES SENATOR ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA BEING PHYSICALLY SHOVED OUT OF A MEETING ABOUT WHAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS DOING TO THE BIGGEST CITY IN OUR STATE.

Notice she's not talking about "criminals" anymore. Now they're onto who they perceive as their enemies, including the people *we* elected. They want to use L.A. to show they can force liberal cities into submission.

It’s official. Studio Execs are now using Chat GPT to evaluate screenplays. Here’s proof from a friend’s pass letter: Not only is it vague and unhelpful, it references one specific — an antique camera. The problem? THERE’S NO ANTIQUE CAMERA IN THE FUCKING SCRIPT.

You should have turned seventeen today. We should have been at the beach. Eating cake. With you wearing your silly hat. Instead, our hearts have ached for you for the last thirty-seven days. Happy Birthday, Bella. I miss you more than I ever thought was even possible.

June 8th, 2010. I moved to Los Angeles. I gave myself ten years to get a movie made, or I’d go home. It’s been fifteen years now, and I’ve made seven.

Fuck Donald Trump.

Once Upon a Time… My Parents Came to Hollywood. @mfrctaz.bsky.social @truthmatters2028.bsky.social

Whoever wins, we lose.

Attended the premiere of THE MATRIX: IN SHARED REALITY at COSM and WHOA. It was a whole new way to experience one of the best movies ever made. Stunning imagery. Food from the movie served to you. Themed cocktails. The Matrix was a leap forward for movies. This is a leap forward in moviegoing.

⭐️ ONE FULL SCHOLARSHIP to be mentored by Scott Myers of @gointothestory.bsky.social, the official screenwriting blog of The Black List, at the Spanish Castle next May. 😀 (Free to enter.) @joerusso.bsky.social also mentoring. ⭐️TO APPLY: Go to: rocabertiwriters.com/scholarships/ Deadline: June 15th.