Ever since it hit the festival circuit earlier this year, I’ve heard nothing but good things about Writer-Director Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash. Even the poster is heaped with quotes of praise from various critics. The question is, does the film live up to the hype? Yes, and then some. In fact, Whiplash may just be the best film of the year. Continue reading
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Doug Reviews: Rosewater
Rosewater is the first feature film written and directed by The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart. And while there are several humorous moments, this is far from a comedy. However, is it an engaging story? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Big Hero 6
And so, ten years after Disney/Pixar’s The Incredibles hit movie theaters, Disney has unleashed another team superhero film upon the movie-going public in the form of Big Hero 6. However, beyond their fluffy, robotic mascot Baymax (Scott Adsit), what else does Big Hero 6 have to offer audiences? Continue reading
Episode 53: Nightcrawler / Birdman / John Wick / St. Vincent
In Episode 53, Doug and Dirty A discuss four really good movies in theaters now: Nightcrawler, Birdman, John Wick, and St. Vincent. They also discuss the comic book movie landscape in the wake of Marvel Studios’ recent announcements. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Nightcrawler
Writer-Director Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler is a sad commentary on today’s society and its obsession with sensationalist news. Driven by an Oscar-worthy performance by star Jake Gyllenhaal, it’s also one of the darkest, best films of the year. Continue reading
Episode 52: The Furious Judge Kills Men, Women and Children Messengers
In Episode 52, Doug and Dirty A tackle four films of varying quality and then drop dime on two stinkers. Films discussed include: Fury, The Judge, Kill the Messenger, Men, Women & Children, Dracula Untold, and Left Behind. Yes, Left Behind. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: John Wick
Fall is generally a time for prestige films that hope to be part of the year-end awards talk as well as big blockbusters for the holiday movie-going crowds. Then there are movies like John Wick. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Fury
While watching Writer-Director David Ayer’s latest World War II drama, Fury, I was constantly reminded of the opening to the Fallout video games: “War. War never changes.” It does change men, though. The problem is, when you don’t really know the men in the first place, it’s hard to gauge just how much it has changed them. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Men, Women & Children
After the disappointment that was Labor Day, Director Jason Reitman is back with a movie that is a little more in his wheelhouse, Men, Women & Children. However, while the results are better, he still hasn’t regained his top form. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Book of Life
Produced by Guillermo del Toro and directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez, The Book of Life is a new animated film that feels fresh, but makes a few missteps to keep it from becoming an animation classic. Continue reading
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