From Director Todd Phillips comes War Dogs, a film based on a true story about two twenty-somethings that scored a multi-million dollar weapons contract and the bizarre chain of events that surrounded their business. In looking at Phillips’ previous films, is War Dogs more like The Hangover or The Hangover III? Continue reading
Disney continues its series of remakes of their classic films with a do-over of Pete’s Dragon. Will this latest endeavor capture audiences’ imaginations or come across as a crass cash grab? Continue reading
In Episode 118, Doug and Dirty A welcome back friend of the show Matt King to discuss Suicide Squad. Then they turn the discussion to the state of the DC Extended Universe on the whole. Save us, Wonder Woman! Also, beware of SPOILERS – they’re all over the place in this one. Continue reading
In Hodgepodge Podcast 117, Doug and Dirty A welcome back Matt King to discuss Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon‘s return in Jason Bourne. Then they turn the discussion to Netflix’s hit summer series Stranger Things before discussing Netflix as a whole and the state of the television landscape. Continue reading
Back in March, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice took a beating from critics and while it made a ton of money, it wasn’t quite the runaway hit that Warner Brothers was expecting. All the film’s supporters said, “Well, just wait until Writer-Director David Ayer’s Suicide Squad! That will get the DC Extended Universe on track!” Yeah, about that…. Continue reading
If Stephen King and Steven Spielberg ever collaborated on a project, it would probably look a lot like Netflix’s latest original series, Stranger Things. Do the style pairing and inevitable nostalgia make for a great show or just an echo of past great works? Continue reading
After years of hints, denials, and rumors Jason Bourne has finally returned to theaters with Director Paul Greengrass back at the helm. Is his latest adventure a worthy addition to the series or should the filmmakers have just left well enough alone? Continue reading
The 1990s cult hit sitcom Absolutely Fabulous has finally made it to the big screen. Will the concept and characters still resonate over twenty years after the show’s premiere? Continue reading
In 2009, Paramount did a soft reboot of the Star Trek universe with Director J.J. Abrams and a young cast re-creating the roles originated on the original television series. Star Trek Beyond is the third film in this new series and it feels like the filmmakers are finally getting their footing. Continue reading
In Episode 116 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A welcome back friend of the show author Matt King to discuss the avalanche of news that came out of San Diego Comic Con last week. Then Dirty A and Matt talk about how much they loved Lights Out before the crew delves into Star Trek Beyond. Continue reading
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