This is Where I Leave You, Director Shawn Levy’s adaptation of Jonathan Tropper’s novel of the same name, is a funny, touching film with a knockout cast. However, a film adaptation might not have been the best way to tell the story. Continue reading
Movie Reviews
Doug Reviews: The Maze Runner
It seems like every week there is a new film adaptation of a young adult book series. Thanks to The Hunger Games, the majority of these films are future dystopias and The Maze Runner is no different. No really, it’s basically The Hunger Games crossed with Lord of the Flies. Continue reading
Episode 49: U2 / Frank / The Drop / The One I Love
Episode 49 is jam-packed with discussions of U2‘s new album, Songs Of Innocence, indie darlings Frank and The One I Love, as well as Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini in The Drop. Doug and Dirty A even take a little time to discuss a couple of shows they’re looking forward to in the new Fall TV season. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: A Walk Among the Tombstones
Based on author Lawrence Block’s novel of the same name, A Walk Among the Tombstones is a solid detective story that’s made weaker by oversharing. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Drop
The Drop, directed by Michaël R. Roskam with a screenplay by author Dennis Lehane, represents the final film performance of the late James Gandolfini. Does the film send him off in style, or does it drop the ball? (heh, heh) Continue reading
Episode 48: Best and Worst Films of Summer 2014
The Hodgepodge Podcast celebrates its one year anniversary with Episode 48! For this anniversary episode, Doug and Dirty A continue a now annual tradition and run down their picks for the best and worst films of the Summer of 2014. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The One I Love
From Director Charlie McDowell and Screenwriter Justin Lader, The One I Love is utterly bizarre and that is a fantastic thing. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Calvary
Calvary wasn’t what I was expecting. The trailers sold it as a dark comedy with a bunch of weird, small town characters. The film is definitely funny in parts, but it is also deep and emotional as it plunges one man into darkness. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
How long is an expiration date on a sequel? In the case of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, sequel to 2005’s Sin City, the answer is, not very long. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The November Man
Why is this movie being released in August?
I feel like The November Man could have been a good film. All the ingredients were there, but it ends up feeling a lot like movie viewing déjà vu, only dumber. Continue reading
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