Movies

Transformers: The Movie – The Only Good Transformers Film

June 26, 2014 — Leave a comment
The original theatrical poster, to which children around the world screamed, "Who the hell are those guys?"

The original theatrical poster, to which children around the world screamed, “Who the hell are those guys?”

Going to see Trans4mers this weekend? Head on over to The Retroist first to read Doug‘s essay about the only GOOD Transformers film: 1986’s Transformers: The Movie!

http://www.retroist.com/2014/06/26/transformers-the-movie-the-only-good-transformers-film/

Thanks for reading!

Optimus Prime - He's got "The Touch."

Optimus Prime – He’s got “The Touch.”

Doug Reviews: Earth to Echo

June 23, 2014 — Leave a comment

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Hey kids! Do you ever watch the films E.T., The Goonies, Super 8, and Batteries Not Included, but think: Watching all of these movies separately is so time-consuming! I wish someone would cram them all into one poorly made knockoff! Well, with Earth to Echo, your dreams have come true! Continue reading

Doug Reviews: Jersey Boys

June 21, 2014 — Leave a comment

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The Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys has hit theaters by way of Director Clint Eastwood and the results are decidedly mixed. Part of that stems from the source material and part of it comes from the way Eastwood attacked the material. Continue reading

Depeche Mode 101: The Making of a Superfan

June 18, 2014 — Leave a comment
Depeche Mode 101 (Clockwise from Top Left): Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Alan Wilder, Andy Fletcher

Depeche Mode 101 (Clockwise from Top Left): Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Alan Wilder, Andy Fletcher

Once again, The Retroist has published one of Doug‘s essays! This one is a (black) celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Depeche Mode’s double live album and documentary, 101! Take a look!

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Doug Reviews: 22 Jump Street

June 13, 2014 — Leave a comment

22-jump-street-poster1The film reboot of 21 Jump Street was a surprise hit in 2012. Though it had little to do with the television show upon which it was based, the movie pleased both audiences and critics. 22 Jump Street, the inevitable sequel, is more of the same and while that’s just fine, the movie never lets you forget it. Continue reading