Director Ridley Scott launched the Alien franchise back in 1979 and then returned in 2012 to tell the back story with Prometheus. That film divided the fan base and Scott is back again to continue the story he began in Prometheus with Alien: Covenant. Does this latest film get the franchise back on track or make an even bigger mess? Continue reading
In Episode 143, Doug and Dirty A welcome back friend of the show Matt King to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Beware MAJOR SPOILERS throughout! After talking about the film, the boys speculate how this will all tie into Avengers: Infinity War, due out next summer. Continue reading
Every so often, the movie studios get it in their heads to tell the King Arthur legend—again. This time, Director Guy Ritchie takes the helm with King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Is this one any good or should it be thrown back into the lake? Continue reading
After the success of Writer-Director James Gunn‘s 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy, there was no doubt that a sequel would follow in short order. However, is Volume 2 an upgrade over the original or have these Marvel heroes already peaked? Continue reading
Writer-Director Nacho Vigalondo’s latest, Colossal, is a strange, funny, and dark film that will stick with you long after you’ve left the theater. Continue reading
As Doug and Dirty A gear up for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and the start of the Summer Movie Season, they take time to review The Circle, starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks, and Colossal, featuring Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis. MAJOR SPOILERS for Colossal start at 33:31 and end at 44:13, so be warned! Continue reading
A great cast is squandered in this so-called thriller that goes nowhere. Continue reading
Writer-Director Ben Wheatley’s latest, Free Fire, centers on a massive shootout that encompasses the bulk of the film’s running time. However, is the film more of a cautionary tale or does it glorify the weapons at the heart of it? Continue reading
Twenty years ago, Director Danny Boyle and Writer John Hodge adapted Irvine Welsh‘s novel, Trainspotting, and the film became the highest grossing limited release film of 1996 and a cult hit. Now they are back with the sequel and we all know how sequels made decades later always turn out great, right? Right? How does T2 fare? Continue reading
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