It’s easy to get caught up in the staggering commercial success directors Joe and Anthony Russo have had in the Marvel Cinematic universe. But what’s always worth mentioning are creative swings they’ve taken—not just in the MCU but throughout their entire career in TV and film. In this episode, the Russo brothers explain what's at the root of their creative ... Show More
Jun 9
How Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Thrives Through Disruption
Over the past decade, Hollywood has been upended by streaming wars, labor strikes, AI anxiety, and a rapidly shifting business model. Amid the turbulence, Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone have built Simpson Street, a production company with projects that have been both commercia ... Show More
45m 53s
Aug 2024
'Deadpool & Wolverine,' Downey as Doctor Doom, and the State of the MCU | House of R
They're about to make a name for themselves, here! Mal and Jo put their claws on and dive into the success and fun of 'Deadpool & Wolverine'! They dive into their opening snapshot and issue their favorite things that came out of the summer's billion-dollar blockbuster (10:51). La ... Show More
1h 54m
Jul 2019
Business Lessons from How Marvel Makes Movies
Spencer Harrison, an associate professor at INSEAD, says that managers in any industry can learn from the success of the Marvel movie franchise. While some sequels lack creativity, Marvel manages to make each of its new releases just different enough, so consumers are not just sa ... Show More
27m 9s
Feb 2024
Is "Influencer" a Dirty Word?
Ross and Natalie open up about their lives as content creators, sharing why they made their first videos, “pinch me” moments throughout their content creation journeys, and insights into what it takes to build a brand on social media. You can expect an unfiltered take on the real ... Show More
42m 41s
Dec 2019
"Uncut Gems" Directors Josh & Benny Safdie
The Safdie Brothers break down their improbable 10 year journey to making "Uncut Gems," working their way through a handful of different NBA stars (including Kobe Bryant), while "earning their stripes" and learning how to tell a story of this scale. What it meant to go union, how ... Show More
44m 24s