Doug’s 2015 Summer Movie Preview!

2015 SUMMER PREVIEWIt’s that time of year again when the temperatures remind those in denial that maybe the Earth is getting hotter and everyone seeks shelter in the air-conditioned sanctuary that is the local multiplex. But what to watch once you’re there? Well, I’m here to clue you in on twenty-two of the films I’m most curious about this summer. Like with my Fall Preview last year, this will be a curtailed affair, so I won’t be slamming too many films as unwatchable, but in looking at the calendar, I don’t see many egregious offenders—for once. Maybe that means movies are getting better? But it’s probably more because Paul Blart 2 is a spring release.

As always, I’ll list the films in order by release date, but of course, those dates are always subject to change. 2015 is shaping up to be a movie year for the ages and it all begins with a minor indie release called: Continue reading

Doug Reviews: While We’re Young

while were youngWriter-Director Noah Baumbach‘s latest, While We’re Young, stars Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts as a married couple that seeks refuge with a younger couple when their friends have a baby. It’s also totally hilarious. Continue reading

EPISODE 70: WHAT WE DO IN WIZARD WORLD

Episode 70 kicks off with Doug and Dirty A’s disappointment with the last two episodes of Empire, before shifting gears to their trip to Wizard World Raleigh. Then, they talk about three films: What We Do in the Shadows, Insurgent, and The Gunman. Take a listen! Continue reading

Doug Reviews: The Gunman

THE-GUNMAN-exclusive-PosterSean Penn tries to collect some of that sweet Liam Neeson money by teaming with Taken director Pierre Morel in The Gunman. Unfortunately, this doesn’t end up being a recreation of Penn’s movie-within-a-movie from What Just Happened. Continue reading

Doug Reviews: Insurgent

insurgent_ver10_xlgBasically, if you read my review of Divergent from last year, a lot of the criticisms still apply to its sequel, Insurgent. There is a point in the film where Tris (Shailene Woodley) literally turns to Four (Theo James) and says, “I know this doesn’t make any sense.” Truer words were never spoken, sweetheart. Continue reading

EPISODE 69: HOUSE OF EMPIRES

In Episode 69, Doug and Dirty A discuss two of the best series currently airing right now: House of Cards and Fox’s Empire. House of Cards features one of the great TV characters in history in Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), while Empire has resurrected the glitzy nighttime soap opera from the 80s, a la Dynasty. Take a listen! Continue reading

EPISODE 68: CHAPPiE IS A LITTLE CRAPPY AND RUN TO PERDITION

In Episode 68, Doug and Dirty A take aim at director Neill Blomkamp‘s latest, CHAPPiE before breaking down Liam Neeson‘s latest actioner, Run all Night. Then, they wrap up by giving praise to the live show of The Dan Band, so check them out if they’re in your area. Take a listen! Continue reading