In episode 81, Doug and Dirty A discuss Ted 2, another movie from Seth MacFarlane, but this one is only 75 cents worth of comedy. Then, they dissect Terminator: Genisys, the fifth film in the Terminator franchise, as well as the other films in the Terminator series. They also take time to talk about the impressive first trailer for Creed, the Rocky spinoff starring Michael B. Jordan. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Terminator: Genisys
Terminator: Genisys, the fifth in the Terminator series, is a strange film and it’s not just because the producers can’t spell genesis. As a big, dumb action movie, it’s entertaining enough, but the verbal gymnastics the actors have to go through to make sense of the convoluted plot beg the question: Should the Terminator franchise even be a thing? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Ted 2
Ted 2 tells the further adventures of the talking teddy bear. It also solidifies Seth MacFarlane as one of the laziest writers in Hollywood. Continue reading
EPISODE 80: THE INSIDE OUT OF DOPE
In Episode 80 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A talk about the new film Dope before turning their attention to Pixar’s latest film, Inside Out. Then, they talk about Pixar films past and present. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Dope
With Dope, Writer-Director Rick Famuyiwa introduces a likable young cast of characters, but is the movie he crafts around them actually dope or just dopey? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Inside Out
There’s the Pixar I remember. Continue reading
EPISODE 79: JURASSIC WORLD with Special Guest: MATT KING
In Episode 79, Doug and Dirty A welcome author Matt King back to the Podcast to discuss the latest film in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World. They also tackle the biggest current events in the world of Nerd Movie News. Be warned! There are rampant spoilers throughout the episode. Also, Doug seemed to be on a Namor kick as he continuously calls Indominus Rex (the new dino in Jurassic World), Imperius Rex. Please forgive him. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Are you interested in seeing one of the best films of the year? Then look no further than Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon’s Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Jurassic World
The original Jurassic Park worked so well not only because of the dazzling dinosaur effects—which still hold up today—but because the film adapted a fantastic sci-fi thriller and had characters the audience cared about. Jurassic World…well, it has good looking dinosaurs at least. Continue reading
EPISODE 78: STAR WARS
In the run up to Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Doug and Dirty A have decided to re-visit the previous six Star Wars films. They begin with Episode IV: A New Hope, or as they know it: STAR WARS. The discussion ranges from the film’s production, what it means to them personally, and its impact on Hollywood in general. Take a listen! Continue reading