Yes, Matthew Goode is as charming as you'd expect. Matthew joins Josh to chat about his re-teaming with Scott Frank in the critically acclaimed DEPT. Q, a disastrous James Bond meeting, his early experiences on CHASING LIBERTY, WATCHMEN, and much more! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, earl...
Jun 26, 2025•59 min
When Sam Rockwell shows up good things happen. From indies to blockbusters to his latest instantly iconic surprise turn in THE WHITE LOTUS, he's a true chameleon and an actor's actor. Sam joins Josh to chat memorable monologues, his favorite actors, why Philip Seymour Hoffman was such an inspiration, and more. Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min
It hasn't quite been 28 years but it's been a long time since 28 DAYS LATER. Now at long last director Danny Boyle is back. He joins Josh along with his 28 YEARS LATER stars Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson for this sneak peek at the long-awaited sequel to the horror classic. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y. Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here...
Jun 18, 2025•53 min
We're celebrating 20 years since the launch of the Dark Knight trilogy with BATMAN BEGINS co-writer David Goyer! It's a deep dive into everything that made the movie special and changed the pop culture landscape forever! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video ve...
Jun 16, 2025•50 min
One of the all time greats, Gary Oldman, returns for another masterclass discussion of acting, Hogwarts houses, and TIPTOES. Plus SLOW HORSES, DRACULA, and so much more! #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #garyoldman #slowhorses Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Of course Tom Hiddleston is back! His latest film, THE LIFE OF CHUCK, is earning rave reviews so the man himself is here to talk about it, plus his return as Loki, his Everest adventure, Much Ado About Nothing, and what his favorite project in his career is. Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early ac...
Jun 05, 2025•59 min
One of the most versatile and fascinating actors of the last 30 years joins Josh on the podcast this week. Benicio Del Toro takes centerstage in a new Wes Anderson film and is here to talk about it, not to mention his experience making THE USUAL SUSPECTS, SICARIO, and much more. UPCOMING EVENTS Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here...
Jun 02, 2025•42 min
The HOUSE OF THE DRAGON cast (Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney, Steve Toussaint, and Ewan Mitchell) gathers (along with Ryan Condal and Sara Hess) to talk about key relationships, creative challenges, and look ahead to season 3. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here Check out the ...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 2 min
It may or may not be the FINAL reckoning for the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise but writer/director Christopher McQuarrie is here to talk about the unusual way they make these films, plus give some teases about the future of TOP GUN and DAYS OF THUNDER, and a glimpse at the Superman sequel he wanted to do. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here Check out the...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min
He's just coming off a Tony win and he just might be in line for another! Jonathan Groff takes center stage on this episode to talk about playing Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME, how SPRING AWAKENING changed his life, why he was so well suited for MINDHUNTER, and what he considers the best movie musicals of all time! UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here Check out...
May 22, 2025•55 min
How do you make the most celebrated STAR WARS story in decades without so much as a jedi in sight? You hire Tony Gilroy. The filmmaker behind MICHAEL CLAYTON and THE BOURNE LEGACY joins Josh to talk about his unlikely journey to ANDOR. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here Check out the ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Sure, Alexander Skarsgard can be the leading man of your dreams but what he really wants to do is play a socially awkward android. And that's what he's doing in MURDERBOT, his new Apple series. He joins Josh at this live taping at the 92nd Street Y to discuss his journey from TRUE BLOOD to BIG LITTLE LIES to THE NORTHMAN to here, plus why he's more competitive with his dad than his brother. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 3 min
John Boyega is one of us. Sure he's a STAR WARS star but he's also an unapologetic fanboy. He brings his enthusiasm to his chat with Josh taped in front of a live audience in Chicago at C2E2 to talk all things STAR WARS, Marvel, ATTACK THE BLOCK, and more. UPCOMING EVENTS Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- tickets here Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- tickets here 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 --...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Jeremy Renner is a survivor, an inspiration, an amazing actor, a superhero, and now an author! Her returns to the podcast to talk about all of it, his long road of recovery after a horrific accident, lessons learned, and what the future holds for him in Marvel and beyond. UPCOMING EVENTS Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- tickets here Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- tickets here Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- tickets here Check out the Happy...
May 08, 2025•55 min
Paul Feig has lived in director's jail and lived to tell the tale. Now he's out though and making crowd-pleaser after crowd-pleaser. Paul joins Josh at a special taping at the Miami Film Festival for a chat about sequels (ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR), the legacy of FREAKS & GEEKS, and the success story that is BRIDESMAIDS. UPCOMING EVENTS! Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- Tickets here! Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.c...
May 01, 2025•55 min
Get a peek behind the STRANGER THINGS curtain with the creative team of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW! UPCOMING EVENTS! Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes t...
Apr 28, 2025•58 min
SPOILERS for THE LAST OF US season 2, episode 2! Kaitlyn Dever joins Josh to talk about her long history with THE LAST OF US, nearly playing Ellie, getting cast as Abby, her personal loss while filming, and shooting "the scene". #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #thelastofus #kaitlyndever UPCOMING EVENTS! Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the ...
Apr 24, 2025•59 min
Bryce Dallas Howard returns to talk about her documentary, PETS, her directing career, STAR WARS, plus she gets surprised by her dad, Ron Howard! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, ea...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Emilio Estevez ran away from early fame only to now come full circle with it. He joins Josh to talk about revisiting his early works, from THE BREAKFAST CLUB and THE MIGHTY DUCKS to YOUNG GUNS. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min
THE LAST OS US is finally back! And so is co-creator Craig Mazin to spill the secrets about the approach to season 2, casting of chharacters, and the future of the series. SPOILERS ahead if you don't know what happens in the THE LAST OF US 2! You've been warned. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 14th -- Bryce Dallas Howard In New York -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the ...
Apr 14, 2025•53 min
At barely 21 years of age, Kit Connor is one of the youngest guests in the history of Happy Sad Confused, but to look at his resume he's off to quite the impressive start. He talks about it all from HEARTSTOPPER and his Broadway debut in ROMEO & JULIET to his life-changing experience making WARFARE. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 12th -- C2E2 events in Chicago -- Tickets here! April 14th -- Bryce Dallas Howard In New York -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to...
Apr 11, 2025•55 min
Vincent D'Onofrio is an actor's actor. Since making his film debut in FULL METAL JACKET he's always poured his heart and soul into role after role. He joins Josh to talk about his big swings in films like MEN IN BLACK, why he defends the method, and the unexpected gift of playing Kingpin in DAREDEVIL. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 6th -- Paul Feig in Miami -- Tickets here! April 12th -- C2E2 events in Chicago -- Tickets here! April 14th -- Bryce Dallas Howard In New York -- Tickets here! SUPP...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr
If you didn't know his work in New Zealand or in BANSHEE, Antony Starr's powerful performance as Homelander in THE BOYS came as a shock to the system. Who is this guy? Josh gets to the bottom of it, getting to know Antony and his path from comedy to a James Bond audition to the most subversive TV show going. UPCOMING EVENT! Paul Feig -- April 6th in Miami -- Tickets here! C2E2 events in Chicago April 12th -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 da...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr
In a live taping at Symphony Space in New York, Nathan Lane discusses his return to TV with MID-CENTURY MODERN, his early days in theater, THE BIRDCAGE, THE LION KING, and gets emotional talking about his parents. UPCOMING EVENTS! April 6th -- Paul Feig in Miami -- Tickets here! April 12th -- C2E2 events in Chicago -- Tickets here! April 14th -- Bryce Dallas Howard In New York -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! ...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
The Happy Sad Confused spirit animal is back! The dry and brilliant actor that is Michael Shannon returns to rib Josh, spread the good word of his new directing effort, ERIC LARUE, and talks tattoos and Oscar night regrets. UPCOMING EVENT! Paul Feig -- April 6th in Miami -- Tickets here! C2E2 events in Chicago April 12th -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the Happy Sad Con...
Mar 24, 2025•53 min
Amanda Seyfried is more than just that girl in MEAN GIRLS or that singing heroine in MAMMA MIA, or the even the Hollywood legend in MANK. No, Seyfried keeps pushing into new areas and her latest, LONG BRIGHT RIVER, shows yet another side of this huge talent. Here she talks to Josh about all of it including why she passed on a giant Marvel role and why missing out on WICKED had a big silver lining. UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here Paul Feig -- April 6th in Mia...
Mar 20, 2025•52 min
Sadie Sink is a busy young woman. She has a new movie musical (O'DESSA), a return to Broadway around the corner (JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN), the end of STRANGER THINGS looming, AND if you believe the internet, a big future in Marvel. She joins Josh to chat about it all! UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here Paul Feig -- April 6th in Miami -- Tickets here! C2E2 events in Chicago April 12th -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happ...
Mar 17, 2025•56 min
Michael Fassbender returns to the podcast (5th time!) and the cause is good this time as he's got an excellent Steven Soderbergh film to promote (BLACK BAG). But there's much more to this chat including a horrible Mad Max audition story, the time he thought he blew his Quentin Tarantino meeting, and more. UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here Paul Feig -- April 6th in Miami -- Tickets here! C2E2 events in Chicago April 12th -- Tickets here! SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR...
Mar 13, 2025•59 min
We're breaking new ground on the podcast by at long last welcoming a film composer! And if you're going to welcome one, it might as well be Hans Zimmer. His work is nothing short of iconic, from GLADIATOR and THE LION KING to THE DARK KNIGHT trilogy and DUNE. Josh and Hans cover it all, including Zimmer's recent turn towards epic live performances. UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns...
Mar 06, 2025•55 min
Patrick Schwarzenegger knows his last name precedes him but he's been putting in the work and now with a choice role in THE WHITE LOTUS, he's making his own name. UPCOMING EVENT! Nathan Lane -- March 20th in New York -- Tickets here SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to Quince.com/happysadco for 365 day returns and free shipping! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access,...
Feb 27, 2025•56 min
