On the final episode of 2016, Doug and Dirty A remember the lives of Carrie Fisher and George Michael. In what seemed like an endless parade of celebrity deaths this year, these two hit Doug and Dirty A the hardest. Please join us in looking back at and saying goodbye to these two great artists. 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
Director John Madden‘s Miss Sloane tackles the lobbying industry in Washington D.C. Is it possible for this movie to be anything but a bore? Luckily, the answer is yes. Continue reading
In Episode 126, Doug and Dirty A discuss the baffling Nocturnal Animals, the comedy Office Christmas Party, and the critically-acclaimed musical La La Land. They also find some time to discuss the new trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming, due in theaters next summer. Continue reading
Written and Directed by Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea is a slice of life picture about dealing with grief and tragedy. But don’t worry, it’s actually pretty funny too. Continue reading
After giving audiences the brilliant Whiplash in 2014, Writer-Director Damien Chazelle is back with a full-fledged musical in La La Land. Can this throwback cut it in today’s modern movie landscape? Continue reading
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