Ben Affleck’s first directorial effort since 2012’s Argo is Live by Night, an adaptation of the Dennis Lehane novel of the same name. Does it measure up to his previous films? Continue reading
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Doug Reviews: Silence (2016)
Beautiful. Brutal. Boring. This is Martin Scorsese’s Silence. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: A Monster Calls (2016)
Based on the novel of the same name, Director J.A. Bayona’s A Monster Calls is visually stunning, but is that all the film has going for it? Continue reading
EPISODE 132: 2017 PREVIEW!!
For Episode 132 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, it’s Doug and Dirty A’s 2017 Preview! In this episode the boys discuss all the films they’re looking forward in the coming year that aren’t named Star Wars Episode VIII, as well as some new and returning TV shows, and Doug reminds listeners – again – that Depeche Mode has a new album, Spirit, due out this Spring. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Hidden Figures (2016)
Director Theodore Melfi delivers a tale of three remarkable women in Hidden Figures. However, while the film is based on true events, is it an accurate portrayal of real life? Continue reading
The Best Films of 2016!
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
EPISODE 131: HUNT FOR HIDDEN MONSTERS
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
EPISODE 130: JACKIE, FENCE OFF THESE PASSENGERS!
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
Doug Reviews: Fences (2016)
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
Doug Reviews: Sing (2016)
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
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