Episode 16: Anchorman 2, Philomena, and Nebraska

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It’s an all-comedy extravaganza as Dirty A and I discuss Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

We then tackle two smaller comedies: Philomena, starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, and Alexander Payne‘s Nebraska.

Not a bad Christmas gift, if I do say so myself!

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 15: The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

In Episode 15, Dirty A and I review The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and then discuss The Lord of the Rings trilogy and its impact on cinema and pop culture.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 14: Christian Bale A Palooza: American Hustle and Out of the Furnace

 

Episode 14 is a veritable Christan Bale-A-Palooza as Dirty A and I discuss the actor’s two new films: David O. Russell’s American Hustle and Scott Cooper’s Out of the Furnace.

Then we delve into the archives and discuss two of Bale’s older films: Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige and the sci-fi action film, Equilibrium.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 13: Oldboy and Doctor Who

In lucky Episode 13, Dirty A and I discuss Oldboy – both the Chan-wook Park original cult classic as well as Spike Lee’s new remake.

Then, we take a trip in the TARDIS to talk about the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who as well as “Day of the Doctor.”

BE WARNED: This episode is rife with SPOILERS for both Oldboy films as well as “Day of the Doctor.” If you haven’t seen these yet and don’t want them spoiled for you, best to hold off and check back once you’ve seen them. You have been warned!

As always, thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 12: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Dallas Buyers Club

Happy Thanksgiving! In between servings of pie, be sure to feast on Episode 12 of The Hodgepodge Podcast!

In this episode, Dirty A and I review Matthew McConaughey’s latest, Dallas Buyers Club. Then we discuss the new Hunger Games film, Catching Fire as well as the explosion of young adult-geared films in Hollywood.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 11: Secret Life of Walter Mitty / Almost Human / Walking Dead

On Episode 11, Dirty A and I give our very early review of Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. We also discuss the new FOX sci-fi series, Almost Human starring Karl Urban and Michael Ealy. Then, friend to the podcast, author Matt King drops by again to talk some Walking Dead with us.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 10: Thor: The Dark World and Comic Book Movies

 

It’s a double-sized episode of The Hodgepodge Podcast and still only 60 cents!

Dirty A and I welcome special guest Author Matthew King, as we discuss Thor: The Dark World and the explosion of comic book movies in Hollywood.

Big thanks to Matt for stopping by to chat!

Take a listen and enjoy, but watch out for spoilers!

Doug

P.S. – We’ve begun adding both the You Tube AND the audio only in case you’re stuck at work and can’t get You Tube on your work computer.

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Episode 9: 12 Years a Slave and About Time

 

In Episode 9 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Dirty A and I discuss the powerful, surefire Best Picture contender 12 Years a Slave.

Then, we lighten the mood and talk about the delightful romantic comedy, About Time, as well as British dark comedy, Death at a Funeral.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 8: Ender’s Game and Bad Grandpa

 

In Episode 8, Dirty A and I review Ender’s Game starring Harrison Ford and Asa Butterfield, as well as discuss the controversy surrounding the author of the novel, Orson Scott Card.

We also discuss and disagree on Jackass’ Bad Grandpa starring Johnny Knoxville.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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Episode 7: Person of Interest and The Counselor

 

In Episode 7, Dirty A and I discuss the CBS Series, Person of Interest as well as Ridley Scott and Cormac McCarthy’s new film The Counselor. One of them we love, the other…not so much.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Doug

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