There seems to be a trend with the reviews coming out for Sisters where reviewers are saying, “We expected better from Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.” Why? Just because they’re funny ladies they’re not allowed to make a bawdy, raunchy, hilarious film? Sounds a little sexist to me. Continue reading
I am not a Shakespeare expert. I am not someone who longs for the lost art of language found in his plays. I am, however, a fan of good stories and Director Justin Kurzel’s adaptation of Macbeth is a doozy. Continue reading
It’s FINALLY here! On Episode 96 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A are once again joined by author Matt King to discuss STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. Continue reading
Trumbo, the latest film from Director Jay Roach, is a biopic of screenwriter and author Dalton Trumbo and features some dynamic performances from a stellar cast. However, does the film as a whole live up to the cast’s hard work? Continue reading
In Episode 94, Doug and Dirty A wrap up their November films with Best of the Year contender Spotlight, the hilarious The Night Before, and the rousing franchise restart, Creed. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug and Dirty A are back with Episode 93 of The Hodgepodge Podcast! In this episode, they welcome back friend of the show author Matt King to discuss the latest James Bond film, Spectre, as well as the final Hunger Games movie, and the new Netflix series, Marvel’s Jessica Jones. Before that, though, they take time to run down the first trailer from Captain America: Civil War. Continue reading
With The Good Dinosaur, we’ve finally found out what Pixar can’t do: release two great films in one year. Continue reading
How do you extend the Rocky franchise without coming up with some convoluted scheme to get Rocky back into the ring? Creed, that’s how. But, is this spinoff/relaunch any good? Continue reading
To say I was underwhelmed by the trailers for Director Jonathan Levine’s latest, The Night Before, would be an understatement. The film looked to be a typical stoner comedy with none of the heart that I loved so much in his 2011 film 50/50. I’m glad I decided to see the movie anyway, because it might be the funniest film of the year. Continue reading
When I saw the trailer for Co-Writer-Director Tom McCarthy‘s latest, Spotlight, I knew it was going to be a winner with its knockout cast and compelling material. Then I saw the film and it didn’t meet my expectations–it exceeded them. Continue reading
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