Pizza Film School

Acclaimed composer Henry Jackman (Captain America: Civil War, The Gray Man, Cherry) joins Anthony and Joe Russo for an in-depth exploration of cinematic scoring. From early classical training to cutting-edge electronic textures, Jackman breaks down how theme, tone, and story intersect in film music. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PcPjjzL9rIk FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #agbofilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production. 00:10 - Welcome Henry Jackman to Pizza Film School 01:45 - How Henry Got Into Music as a Child 02:49 - Life at St. Paul's Cathedral Choir School 06:55 - From Classical Training to Rave Culture 08:51 - How Drum & Bass Changed Henry's Musical Perspective 11:04 - The Blend of Classical and Electronic in Winter Soldier 13:05 - Scoring the Winter Soldier: Creative Risks & Storytelling 17:17 - Getting Discovered by Hans Zimmer 20:28 - Film Music Is Storytelling, Not Just Music 22:29 - How Cherry Was Scored with a Suite 25:30 - The Power of Music Over Dialogue in Film 27:00 - Cherry's Final Scene: Emotion Without Words 29:37 - Writing the 10-Minute Cherry Suite 32:12 - Scoring as a Foundation for Storytelling 35:54 - Scoring the Civil War Airport Battle Scene 38:49 - Why the Music Slows Down at the Moment of Impact 40:00 - Underscoring Heroic Moments in Marvel 41:06 - The Misdirection in Civil War's Nanosuit Scene 43:00 - Musical Heroism: From Strauss to John Williams 45:19 - Why Fantasy Lets You Embrace Earnestness 46:32 - Small Bites: Henry's Quickfire Answers 47:05 - Music Henry Wishes He Could Hear for the First Time 50:39 - Henry's Go-To Karaoke Song 50:53 - Henry's Favorite Piece of Music

Legendary composer Alan Silvestri joins Anthony and Joe Russo at Pizza Film School to break down the unforgettable music behind Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame, Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, and more. Alan Silvestri opens up about his earliest days composing with a pencil and paper, why empathy is essential for film music, and how his themes became emotional landmarks in the MCU. This one's a masterclass in cinematic scoring. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xPeBl6p83V4 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #agbofilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production. 00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Pizza Film School 01:06 - Meet Alan Silvestri 01:45 - Alan Silvestri on Winemaking and Red Ranger Syrah 03:00 - Alan's Musical Origin Story 05:25 - Composing Process: From Guitar to Orchestra 06:34 - Scoring Like a Sculptor 08:00 - Finding the Emotion in Film 09:38 - Creating the Avengers Theme 11:30 - Learning Storytelling Through Music 13:00 - Composing Through Empathy 14:39 - Advice for Young Composers 16:00 - How the Russos Met Alan Silvestri 17:00 - Breaking Down the Portal Scene in Endgame 21:00 - Using Music to Build an Emotional Arc 24:33 - Cap's Return in Infinity War 27:00 - Leading the Audience with Music 29:00 - Thanos' Emotional Victory and the Retirement Cue 33:00 - Final Notes and Thanos' Ending Explained 36:00 - Audience Reactions and Scoring for Opera 38:00 - From Temp Music to Final Score 40:45 - Silvestri on Collaboration and Creative Direction 42:54 - Alan's Career Advice: Know Your Role 47:00 - Gratitude, Legacy, and the Magic of Music 50:00 - Final Cheers and Farewell

Some of the most visually stunning films of all time—The Truman Show, Skyfall, 1917—owe their immersive environments to Dennis Gassner. On this episode of Pizza Film School, Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with the master designer to explore how he approaches storytelling through set design, how color and shape influence emotion, and why his first job on Apocalypse Now changed everything. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/r3SJaSwsIqs FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #agbofilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production. 02:06 How Lawrence of Arabia Made Dennis Gassner a Filmmaker 03:23 Designing for Apocalypse Now – His First Big Break 05:21 Seeing His Work on Screen for the First Time in Apocalypse Now 06:26 The Hidden Story Behind the Apocalypse Now Poster 08:21 What It's Like Designing for The Godfather Team 10:00 Creating the World of Field of Dreams – The Power of Smell 12:30 Pitching Miller's Crossing to the Coen Brothers in One Word 16:24 How Architecture Inspired The Truman Show & 1917 19:30 Designing the Cinematic World of Skyfall 23:09 How the Nightclub Scene in The Gray Man Was Built 24:00 The Power of Color in Blade Runner 2049 & The Gray Man 29:21 Designing Laszlo's Apartment – The Spider's Web Concept 31:32 How the Gray Man Château Was Found and Designed 35:01 The One Movie That Changed His Career Forever 36:02 The Best Advice for Future Filmmakers 36:31 The One Genre He's Dying to Design For 37:10 Bringing The Electric State to Life

Ever wonder what it takes to run the set of the biggest movies in Hollywood? Chris Castaldi, the man behind the smooth operation of Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame, Jurassic World, and Pirates of the Caribbean, joins the Russo Brothers to talk about how he got his start, the pressures of managing massive film sets, and what really happens behind the scenes on blockbuster productions. 🍕🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tL-zsiVgC2A 02:02 - How Chris Castaldi Got Into the Film Industry 03:00 - The INSANE Ron Howard Story That Launched His Career 06:30 - Breaking Into Big-Budget Blockbusters 09:00 - The Role of an Assistant Director on Set 10:30 - Why Communication is the Key to Running a Film Set 12:00 - Managing the Massive Cast of *Avengers: Endgame* 14:00 - Working With Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans on Set 17:00 - The Most Expensive Shot in Movie History (*Avengers: Endgame* Funeral Scene) 19:30 - How They Kept Tony Stark's Funeral a Secret from the Cast 21:00 - The Complexity of Filming *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Endgame* Back-to-Back 25:00 - How to Keep a Film Set Running Smoothly Under Pressure 27:00 - Chris Castaldi's Most Stressful Day on Set 29:00 - Behind the Scenes of *Jurassic World* & *Pirates of the Caribbean* 30:30 - Why Chris Castaldi Always Starts Productions With Huge Scenes 32:00 - The Secret to Managing Massive VFX & Stunt Sequences 37:00 - The Wildest Hollywood Memorabilia Collection Ever 39:00 - Chris Castaldi's Dream Projects: *Star Wars* & *James Bond* 41:00 - The Ultimate *Avengers: Endgame* Cast-Signed Poster Gift 46:30 - Final Words: Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with screenwriters, co-presidents of story at AGBO, and their longtime collaborators Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely to discuss their work on Marvel and at AGBO. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XNXc34NKsT0 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo talk to the very talented Nia DaCosta. They discuss their respective experiences with film school, DaCosta's upcoming Marvel project and her modern rendition of the supernatural horror-slasher, CANDYMAN. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/OH0DsTnHQrM?si=Gj_5tuyV1DneRN1Q FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo connect with longtime friend and box-office giant, Justin Lin, to talk all about their memories of UCLA film school and Lin's directorial debut, BETTER LUCK TOMORROW. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ap-g6AQo1C4?si=5Pw64vVLwsbBVYib FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with documentarian, R.J. Cutler, to discuss his impressive documentary filmmaking process and his film, BILLIE EILISH: THE WORLD'S A LITTLE BLURRY. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/FNxKZbYbNMM?si=vX9s8XLhw3aWAQfB FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo chat with the incredibly talented Justin Chon, to talk about his spectacular work with film cameras and his stunning drama, BLUE BAYOU. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lssCKAa_fMo?si=aKqXWhc3_qdJ3IWb FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with the multi-hyphenate Emerald Fennell, to discuss her illustrious career and directorial debut, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/e_G2aLSnRzI?si=wsciIa1uAsy5CvCl FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony and Joe Russo sit down with DC Extended Universe icon, Zack Snyder, to discuss the process of directing superhero films and ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/u26FeJU5CBI?si=9kNKy_UiqJh5Dxpg FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Dive into the Russo Brothers' cinematic vault with the premiere of Pizza Film School Season II! Witness never-before-seen footage from their FIRST film, Pieces, and learn tips and tricks for aspiring filmmakers. Grab a slice and get ready for a pizza-fueled filmmaker feast! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LVAew5qnRto?si=93AtuNEMXIyDkhxA FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.

Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Chris Markus & Stephen McFeely sit down with the legendary Bob Gale, co-creator, co-writer and co-producer of the iconic sci-fi comedy, BACK TO THE FUTURE to talk all about the first film that kicked off the franchise. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Pqw4bIwxukI?si=azoOAKde6TSYh6vZ FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram: @TheRussoBrothers @AGBOfilms #PizzaFilmSchool #AGBOFilms ABOUT THE SHOW: Created and hosted by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Pizza Film School" is a video podcast that demystifies the filmmaking world with each episode delving into creative processes, favorite films, and personal anecdotes from working in the industry, while enjoying a couple of slices from local pizzerias. An AGBO Production.