You know what you’re getting with the sequel to Dumb and Dumber—pretty much more of the same. In fact, it’s impressive how Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels effortlessly shifted back into Lloyd and Harry after twenty years. But, was it a sequel that needed to be made? Continue reading
Movie Reviews
Doug Reviews: Big Hero 6
And so, ten years after Disney/Pixar’s The Incredibles hit movie theaters, Disney has unleashed another team superhero film upon the movie-going public in the form of Big Hero 6. However, beyond their fluffy, robotic mascot Baymax (Scott Adsit), what else does Big Hero 6 have to offer audiences? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Interstellar
Let me be upfront at the start of this review: Christopher Nolan is my favorite filmmaker working right now. So, I’m always looking forward to whatever he’s got lined up. He’s a director at the top of his game, producing smart, visually stunning blockbusters. His last film, The Dark Knight Rises, made some missteps as he wrapped up his Dark Knight Trilogy, but he has mostly bounced back with his latest film, Interstellar. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Nightcrawler
Writer-Director Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler is a sad commentary on today’s society and its obsession with sensationalist news. Driven by an Oscar-worthy performance by star Jake Gyllenhaal, it’s also one of the darkest, best films of the year. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: St. Vincent
Writer-Director Theodore Melfi’s latest film, St. Vincent, is a funny, heartwarming comedy with another standout performance from star Bill Murray. However, is it too sweet? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Birdman
Director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s latest film, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), is a weird, funny, technically inventive picture and a showcase for star, Michael Keaton. However, while the film got a little too weird for me at times, it’s still one of the better films this year. Continue reading
Episode 52: The Furious Judge Kills Men, Women and Children Messengers
In Episode 52, Doug and Dirty A tackle four films of varying quality and then drop dime on two stinkers. Films discussed include: Fury, The Judge, Kill the Messenger, Men, Women & Children, Dracula Untold, and Left Behind. Yes, Left Behind. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: John Wick
Fall is generally a time for prestige films that hope to be part of the year-end awards talk as well as big blockbusters for the holiday movie-going crowds. Then there are movies like John Wick. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Fury
While watching Writer-Director David Ayer’s latest World War II drama, Fury, I was constantly reminded of the opening to the Fallout video games: “War. War never changes.” It does change men, though. The problem is, when you don’t really know the men in the first place, it’s hard to gauge just how much it has changed them. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Men, Women & Children
After the disappointment that was Labor Day, Director Jason Reitman is back with a movie that is a little more in his wheelhouse, Men, Women & Children. However, while the results are better, he still hasn’t regained his top form. Continue reading
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