From Writer-Director Kelly Fremon Craig comes The Edge of Seventeen, a coming of age dramedy that hedges more on the racier side of things. Does that help the film stand out from other coming of age films or does it fade into the background? Continue reading
After a few weeks off, Doug and Dirty A return with Episode 122 of The Hodgepodge Podcast! The boys welcome back friend of the show Matt King to discuss Marvel’s latest, Doctor Strange, as well as Director Denis Villeneuve‘s Arrival. Continue reading
Director Denis Villeneuve is back with the hard science fiction drama, Arrival. Is it up to par with his past work or is it a misstep in his filmography? Continue reading
From Director Mel Gibson comes Hacksaw Ridge, the amazing true story of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss. Is the film good enough to spring Gibson from Movie Jail or will he rot there forever? Continue reading
Denial, directed by Mick Jackson, is a legal drama with very high stakes. Losing the case will legitimize Holocaust denial. Does the film entertain as well as inform? Continue reading
And so, Marvel Studios brings audiences the story of Doctor Strange, another arrogant prick who needs a lesson in humility. Does this superhero origin story stack up with Marvel’s best or is this a subpar effort? Continue reading
From Writer-Director Barry Jenkins comes Moonlight, a film that traces a young man’s journey from childhood to manhood and how he comes to terms with who he is. Does it resonate or is it just a rote drama? Continue reading
Author Dan Brown has published four novels featuring Robert Langdon and Inferno is the third film adapted from these novels by Director Ron Howard. Is this the best of the bunch or is it time to retire this character? Continue reading
With Café Society, Writer-Director Woody Allen delivers his latest comedy. Does this recall Allen’s past glories, or is it one of his weaker entries? Continue reading
After fending off Hurricane Matthew, Doug and Dirty A are back to discuss the films: The Girl on the Train, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, The Hollars, The Birth of a Nation, and The Accountant. Continue reading
