The Rover, the latest from Writer-Director David Michôd, is a tense tale that keeps you guessing until the end, but the pace might scare some audiences away. Continue reading
Films
Transformers: The Movie – The Only Good Transformers Film
The original theatrical poster, to which children around the world screamed, “Who the hell are those guys?”
Going to see Trans4mers this weekend? Head on over to The Retroist first to read Doug‘s essay about the only GOOD Transformers film: 1986’s Transformers: The Movie!
http://www.retroist.com/2014/06/26/transformers-the-movie-the-only-good-transformers-film/
Thanks for reading!
Optimus Prime – He’s got “The Touch.”
Doug Reviews: Earth to Echo
Hey kids! Do you ever watch the films E.T., The Goonies, Super 8, and Batteries Not Included, but think: Watching all of these movies separately is so time-consuming! I wish someone would cram them all into one poorly made knockoff! Well, with Earth to Echo, your dreams have come true! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Jersey Boys
The Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys has hit theaters by way of Director Clint Eastwood and the results are decidedly mixed. Part of that stems from the source material and part of it comes from the way Eastwood attacked the material. Continue reading
Depeche Mode 101: The Making of a Superfan
Depeche Mode 101 (Clockwise from Top Left): Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Alan Wilder, Andy Fletcher
Once again, The Retroist has published one of Doug‘s essays! This one is a (black) celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Depeche Mode’s double live album and documentary, 101! Take a look!
EPISODE 41: 22 JUMP STREET AND MICHAEL JACKSON RETROSPECTIVE
In Episode 41, Doug and Dirty A discuss the hilarious 22 Jump Street as well as the TV drama that spawned the two Jump Street films. Then, they pivot deftly to discuss the career of Michael Jackson as well as his second posthumous album, XSCAPE. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: 22 Jump Street
The film reboot of 21 Jump Street was a surprise hit in 2012. Though it had little to do with the television show upon which it was based, the movie pleased both audiences and critics. 22 Jump Street, the inevitable sequel, is more of the same and while that’s just fine, the movie never lets you forget it. Continue reading
Video Review: THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
What works and what doesn’t in THE FAULT IN OUR STARS? Find out in our latest video review!
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Video Review: EDGE OF TOMORROW
For their latest Video Review, Doug and Dirty A IMPLORE you to go see EDGE OF TOMORROW. Check out the review and then head out the theater to see one of the best movies of the year!
Episode 40: Edge of Tomorrow and The Fault in Our Stars
In Episode 40, Doug and Dirty A talk about one of the best movies of the summer in Tom Cruise‘s Edge of Tomorrow as well as the young adult phenomenon, The Fault in Our Stars. Before all that, though – Part 3 in the never-ending (?) saga that is Marvel’s Ant-Man! Continue reading
The Hodgepodge Podcast 