From Director Michael Showalter and a screenplay by Emily V. Gordon and star Kumail Nanjiani, The Big Sick is a romantic comedy of a different type as the characters overcome not only their own neuroses, but also cultural and health demands as well. Is the film worth your time? Continue reading
Movie Reviews
EPISODE 149: HANGIN’ WITH MR. PARKER
On Episode 149 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A welcome back friend of the show Matt King to discuss Spider-Man: Homecoming! Is this the first Spider-Man film that Doug will love all the way through? Will it make Matt forget all about Sam Raimi‘s Spider-Man 2? Will Dirty A rank it with the Thor movies? Take a listen and find out! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
In 2016, thanks to an unprecedented deal between Marvel Studios and Sony, Spider-Man finally appeared in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film—Captain America: Civil War, for those who weren’t paying attention. Now, Sony and Marvel collaborate again with Spider-Man: Homecoming, a solo Spider-Man film that takes place within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Does Homecoming break the current streak of awful Spider-Man films? Continue reading
EPISODE 148: BABY ON BOARD
On Episode 148 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A welcome back friend of the show, author Matt King to discuss the films Baby Driver and Netflix’s Okja. The boys also discuss the behind the scenes drama overtaking the Han Solo spin-off film as well as a few other tangents. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The House (2017)
You would think that putting Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler in a movie together where they run an illegal casino would be a homerun. You would think that, but you’d be wrong. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Baby Driver (2017)
Do you know what the worst part was about Writer-Director Edgar Wright leaving Marvel’s Ant-Man prior to filming? The worst part is that it’s taken four years to get another Edgar Wright film into theaters. However, return Wright does with Baby Driver, a film that is part Heat, part Drive, and part musical comedy—wait, what? Shhhhh, just enjoy the ride. It works. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Cars 3 (2017)
If there is one Pixar property that I have never been thrilled with, it’s the Cars series. The first one was essentially a kiddie Doc Hollywood, while the second was basically Mater: The Movie. So, when I heard they were making a third Cars film, I audibly groaned. But, it is a Pixar film and I have to see them, even if they are Cars. Is the film any good? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Book of Henry (2017)
Directed by Colin Trevorrow, The Book of Henry is a strange film. When I left the theater, I felt that I liked it, but the more I thought about it, the more the film fell apart, despite the great performances from its young leads. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: My Cousin Rachel (2017)
Written and directed by Roger Michell, My Cousin Rachel is a psychological drama and period piece. Does the film’s mystery aspect keep the audience engaged throughout or put them to sleep? Continue reading
EPISODE 147: MUMMY BLANDEST
In Episode 147, Doug and Dirty A are once again joined by friend of the show Matt King to unwrap their opinions about The Mummy. The boys also discuss the passing of Adam West as well as Marvel’s Black Panther trailer. Continue reading