On the Empire Podcast this week, we start the year with joy to the world – and welcome the man who brought Joy (the film) to the world, director David O. Russell. He chats to us about his inspirations, soap operas, and the sales pitches on QVC.
Also this week: we review Quentin Tarantino's eighth film (or is it ninth?) The Hateful Eight, and attempt to rank his films in order of excellence. (And no, we're not counting Destiny Turns On The Radio).
Plus! We swap tales of Christmas viewing; stare into our crystal balls for the movie year ahead; and welcome a far-flung friend back into the pod booth.
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