2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes was a surprise to many moviegoers. What looked to be a crass relaunch of a property that was long dead turned out to be one of the best films of 2011 and an exciting and inventive way to restart the franchise. The sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is not the same film. It’s better. Continue reading
Reviews
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Most Perfect Film Ever Made
The Most Perfect Film Ever Made.
Is Raiders of the Lost Ark the most perfect film ever made? Doug likes to think so and you can read why over at The Retroist. In his latest essay, he explores all the elements that came together in just the right way to make an enduring classic. Head on over to The Retroist and check it out. Thanks for reading!
Video Review: EARTH TO ECHO
It’s another 60-second video review from Doug and Dirty A! This one lets you know if EARTH TO ECHO is worth your time or not, but if you read Doug’s reviews already, you probably know the answer. Check it out! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Begin Again
Begin Again is the latest film from Writer-Director John Carney, the man behind 2007’s Once. It’s a fun, light movie that is really enjoyable, but could have benefitted from a little more plotting towards the end. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Signal
The Signal, from Director and Co-Writer William Eubank, is an independent sci-fi/thriller with nice performances, a creepy vibe, and a great twist. That title, though, it’s a little misleading.
BEWARE: Minor SPOILERS throughout. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Transformers: Age of Extinction
Ugh. Make it stop.
As expected, Michael Bay’s latest Transformers film, Age of Extinction, is a complete mess, but the most egregious thing about it is that there is a solid Transformers story in there somewhere, it’s just that Bay buries it under unnecessary noise, characters, and general stupidity. Continue reading
Video Review: TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION
Check out our 60-Second review of TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Rover
The Rover, the latest from Writer-Director David Michôd, is a tense tale that keeps you guessing until the end, but the pace might scare some audiences away. Continue reading
Transformers: The Movie – The Only Good Transformers Film
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.”
Doug Reviews: Earth to Echo
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
The Hodgepodge Podcast 