Doug and Dirty A attempted to record an episode covering their picks for the best films of 2016. They got nearly to the end and Doug’s laptop took a huge dump, wiping out all the audio already recorded. So, they decided to present their picks this way, since they’ve talked about the majority of these films already on the podcast. So, without further ado, here are The Hodgepodge Podcast’s picks for the Best Films of 2016! Continue reading
After a weather delay, Doug and Dirty A return with Episode 131 of The Hodgepodge Podcast! On this episode, the boys discuss the films Hidden Figures, A Monster Calls, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Then talk turns to U2’s upcoming tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Joshua Tree. Continue reading
Happy New Year! It’s the first episode of 2017 and Doug and Dirty A are tackling the films: Jackie, Fences, and Passengers! Also, Dirty A reveals that Assassin’s Creed may not be the video game film savior people were hoping for and Doug gives his thoughts on Sing. Continue reading
Adapting August Wilson‘s 1987 play and Directed by star Denzel Washington, Fences is an acting tour de force, but is the story the film tells equally compelling? Continue reading
From Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Secret Life of Pets) and Writer-Director Garth Jennings comes Sing, an animated film about animals singing pop hits. Is it worth seeing or should you just stay home and listen to your iTunes? Continue reading
In Episode 128 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A talk about the fantastic Manchester by the Sea and why you should see Miss Sloane. Continue reading
From Director Pablo Larraín and Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim comes Jackie, a portrait of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy in the days following President Kennedy’s assassination. As a biopic that is not a traditional biopic, does the film succeed? Continue reading
Episode 127 is all about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Doug and Dirty A talk about what they liked and what they didn’t like in the first Star Wars spinoff film. Please note: there are MAJOR SPOILERS throughout this episode. If you haven’t seen Rogue One yet, you’re better off doing that first before listening to the episode. Continue reading
One of the most anticipated films of the year has arrived in Director Morten Tyldum’s science fiction extravaganza, Passengers. Does the film live up to the star power wattage of its two leads or does it die a quiet death in the depths of space? Continue reading
And so, after much fanfare, the first “Star Wars Story,” Rogue One, is here. Does it live up to the hype/inflated expectations created by the massive success of The Force Awakens? Continue reading
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