After a mountain of behind the scenes drama, the latest Star Wars spinoff, Solo, has arrived in theaters. Director Ron Howard came on board after Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were very publicly fired and extensive reshoots were made. Did Howard deliver a winner? Does this prequel live up to the iconic status of its titular character? Well, I did mention it’s a prequel, right? Continue reading
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EPISODE 166: DEADPOOL 2
On Episode 166 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A welcome back author Matt King to the show to discuss DEADPOOL 2! Does the new film measure up to the original? Find out what the boys thought!
SPOILERS kick in at 20:48.
Doug Reviews: Deadpool 2
Two years ago, Deadpool burst onto the scene and showed that superhero films could be funny, raunchy, and irreverent. Now, Deadpool 2 has hit theaters. Is it more of the same or does it up the ante even more? Continue reading
EPISODE 165: SPRING MOVIE ROUND-UP!
Remember all those movies mentioned in the last episode that were drowned out by Infinity War? Well, Doug and Dirty A remember and in Episode 165 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, the boys tackle a slew of films before heading into the glut of summer movie season! Continue reading
EPISODE 164: INFINITY TALK
Doug was busy with the acting thing, but he and Dirty A are back with Episode 164 of The Hodgepodge Podcast. The boys welcome back Matt King to discuss Marvel’s box office juggernaut, Avengers: Infinity War!
SPOILERS start at 10:33! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
After ten years of buildup and interlocking storylines, Avengers: Infinity War is finally upon us. Does the film live up to the hype or is it just the latest cog in the Marvel machine that leaves the audience wanting?
Doug Reviews: A Quiet Place (2018)
A Quiet Place represents the second feature film directed by John Krasinski. Does this film move Krasinski into the Big Leagues, or does it keep him relegated to the Minors? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Beirut (2018)
The spy thriller is one of my favorite film genres. Jon Hamm is one of my favorite actors. Tony Gilroy is a screenwriter I like a lot. So, Beirut, from Director Brad Anderson, should be one of my new favorite movies, right? Well…. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Isle of Dogs (2018)
Isle of Dogs represents Director Wes Anderson’s first foray into animation since his 2009 film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. Does this film capture the same magic as that previous winner? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Chappaquiddick (2017)
Chappaquiddick, from Director John Curran, tells the story of how Senator Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke) survived a scandal involving drunk-driving, obstruction of justice, and a dead girl. Continue reading