It’s funny that audiences are finally getting a film adaptation of The Giver now that all of its imitators in the publishing world have gotten their chance to shine—I’m looking at you, Divergent. However, does the original prove to be the master or just another wreck on the rough seas of young adult film adaptations? Continue reading
Films
Episode 46: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Get on Up / Boyhood
In Episode 46, Doug and Dirty A discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot as well as the James Brown biopic, Get on Up, and Richard Linklater’s Boyhood. You may be surprised at which one got the highest praise. Then, they turn their attention to last year’s Short Term 12. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Boyhood
Writer-Director Richard Linklater’s latest film, Boyhood, is a magnificent feat of filmmaking. Filmed over twelve years with the same cast, the film charts the life of a boy growing up in Texas from the ages of six to eighteen. It’s an amazing experiment, but is it a good film? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014
Something…looks…different….
Thirty years ago this year, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were unleashed on the world by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in the pages of their Mirage Studios comic book. Now, producer Michael Bay and Director Jonathan Liebesman are trying to jumpstart the Turtle franchise machine with a new live-action movie. Will this be the start of another wave of the Turtle phenomenon or another false start? Continue reading
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: How the Heck Did We Get Here?
Remember these guys?
While Doug puts the finishing touches on his review of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, head on over to The Retroist and read his personal retrospective of the Turtles’ 30 year history! Continue reading
Episode 45: Guardians of the Galaxy with guest: Matt King
In Episode 45, Doug and Dirty A are joined once again by author Matt King. This time, the trio tackles Marvel’s latest hit, Guardians of the Galaxy, while also taking the time to rundown the highlights of San Diego Comic Con. Take a listen!
Video Review: LUCY
Video Review: A MOST WANTED MAN
Can’t say enough about this one, but we tried in our latest video review. Take a look! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Guardians of the Galaxy
There’s no doubt that Marvel Studios has another great franchise on their hands with Guardians of the Galaxy. The Guardians themselves are extremely likable and the film is tons of fun. However, some of the elements around them keep the film from being king of the Marvel hill. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Get on Up
James Brown was really not a nice guy, but he was entertaining as hell. That’s what I took away from Director Tate Taylor’s biopic, Get on Up, featuring a star-making turn by Chadwick Boseman as Brown. Continue reading
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