The Mission: Impossible series has proven over the years to be fairly reliable in terms of quality. The first movie was solid, while the second was far shakier, but three had a great villain in Philip Seymour Hoffman and 2011’s Ghost Protocol marked a kind of renaissance for the series. Now with the fifth entry in the series, Rogue Nation, the message seems to be, “if ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Continue reading
2015
EPISODE 83: ANT MAN with special guest MATT KING
Hodgepodge Podcast Episode 83 brings another Marvel Movie Discussion with friend of the show, author Matt King! This time Matt joins Doug and Dirty A to talk all about Marvel’s latest film, Ant-Man. They also take some time to discuss the latest Batman v. Superman trailer released at San Diego Comic Con as well as the Suicide Squad sneak peek and the look of X-Men: Apocalypse‘s title villain. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Minions
Spinning out of the Despicable Me film series, the Minions have now arrived in their own film, aptly titled, Minions. Being that the little yellow guys are the best part of the Despicable films, this movie should be a home run, right? Well…. Continue reading
EPISODE 81: GENESIS TERMINATES TED
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: 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