The adaptation of author John Green’s bestselling novel, The Fault in Our Stars, has hit theaters and while the film does a lot of things right, there were a few major qualms I had with the story that kept me from loving it.
Films
EPISODE 39: MALEFICENT, ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE, FADING GIGOLO, AND COLD IN JULY
In Episode 39 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A talk about the continuing saga that is Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man, or as Doug insists on calling it – CAN’T-Man. They then discuss what works and what doesn’t in Disney’s Maleficent, before turning their attention to three recent indie films: Cold in July, Fading Gigolo, and the best of the bunch, Only Lovers Left Alive.
Video Review: MALEFICENT
In the latest Video Review from The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A turn their attention to Disney’s latest, MALEFICENT, starring Angelina Jolie. Does it cast its spell on audiences, or put them to sleep? Take a look!
Doug Reviews: Edge of Tomorrow
When I first saw the trailers for Director Doug Liman’s Edge of Tomorrow, I immediately thought, Oh, it’s the action sci-fi Groundhog Day. And while the conceit is very similar to that Harold Ramis classic, Edge of Tomorrow forges its own path to become something Hollywood has been chasing for decades: the ultimate video game film.
Doug Reviews: Maleficent
Maleficent is Disney’s latest attempt to rework one of their classic animated features in a live-action film. This one tackles Sleeping Beauty. Unfortunately, despite some nice special effects and a good lead performance, it ultimately falls short. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Cold in July
Cold in July is a strange film. On the surface, it is a plain and simple revenge thriller, but there are a couple of twists that definitely throw the viewer for a loop. Unfortunately, these twists also come with an unraveling of the story’s internal logic, ruining what could have been a great movie and undermining some very good performances. Continue reading
Video Review: BELLE
In the Hodgepodge Podcast’s latest video review, Doug and Dirty A take a look at BELLE, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Belle
Belle, directed by Amma Asante from a script by Misan Sagay, is a perfectly delightful film that will please crowds, while not exactly challenging them. Continue reading
EPISODE 38: X-MEN XTRAVAGANZA!
In Episode 38 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A are joined by friend of the show Matt King to discuss X-Men: Days of Future Past as well as all other things X-Men. The episode kicks off with the big news out of DC/WB and Marvel as of late before diving into the Children of the Atom. Continue reading
Video Review: CHEF
In the latest video review, Doug and Dirty A take a look at
Jon Favreau‘s latest, CHEF.
Is the film a delectable treat or will it make you reach for the Pepto?
Check it out!
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