Sure, the Russo Brothers are probably best known for their massive, record-breaking Marvel Studios films including the most recent two ‘Avengers’ films and two ‘Captain America’ sequels. But when they’re not directing films about superheroes beating the hell out of each other, the filmmakers enjoy some classic films, which they hope to promote in their new web series “Russo Bros Pizza Film School.”
And as you might have guessed from the title of the series, which will air weekly on Instagram, the Russos aren’t just talking about films but will also pizza, two things that cinephiles likely are very familiar with. The weekly series is set to begin on May 15, with Deadline critic Pete Hammond aboard to discuss the first feature film to be highlighted, “La Haine.”
Released in 1995, “La Haine” comes from filmmaker Mathieu Kassovitz. The film follows the story of three young people and their situation living outside of Paris. “La Haine” is critically acclaimed and won numerous awards including Best Director at Cannes, as well as Best Picture at both the Lumières and César Awards.
As mentioned, each week, “Russo Bros Pizza Film School” will tackle a different classic film, and it may just convince you that the filmmakers are more than just superheroes and explosions. You can watch the series every Fridays at 5PM PT / 8PM ET on the Russo Brothers’ Instagram.
Here’s the description for the web series:
Introducing Russo Bros Pizza Film School, a weekly show on Instagram live to educate and spread some love to favorite classic films, as well as local pizzerias while movie lovers are stuck at home during the pandemic. The Bros will assign a movie for the class every week, and tune in with guests to talk about how different flicks have transformed their relationship to cinema, while enjoying pizza from a local pizzeria.
You can watch the trailer for “La Haine” below: