From Writer-Director Ben Younger comes Bleed for This, the true story of boxer Vinny Pazienza, who fought to box again after a horrific car accident left him nearly paralyzed. Does the film give audiences anything new or is it just the same tired boxing movie tropes? Continue reading
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Doug Reviews: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
A new saga in the Wizarding World begins as Screenwriter J.K. Rowling and Director David Yates bring audiences Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Does the film recapture the magic of the Harry Potter series or will it make you long for Harry, Ron, and Hermione? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: The Edge of Seventeen (2016)
From Writer-Director Kelly Fremon Craig comes The Edge of Seventeen, a coming of age dramedy that hedges more on the racier side of things. Does that help the film stand out from other coming of age films or does it fade into the background? Continue reading
EPISODE 122: DOCTOR STRANGE’S ARRIVAL
After a few weeks off, Doug and Dirty A return with Episode 122 of The Hodgepodge Podcast! The boys welcome back friend of the show Matt King to discuss Marvel’s latest, Doctor Strange, as well as Director Denis Villeneuve‘s Arrival. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Arrival (2016)
Director Denis Villeneuve is back with the hard science fiction drama, Arrival. Is it up to par with his past work or is it a misstep in his filmography? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Denial (2016)
Denial, directed by Mick Jackson, is a legal drama with very high stakes. Losing the case will legitimize Holocaust denial. Does the film entertain as well as inform? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Doctor Strange (2016)
And so, Marvel Studios brings audiences the story of Doctor Strange, another arrogant prick who needs a lesson in humility. Does this superhero origin story stack up with Marvel’s best or is this a subpar effort? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Moonlight (2016)
From Writer-Director Barry Jenkins comes Moonlight, a film that traces a young man’s journey from childhood to manhood and how he comes to terms with who he is. Does it resonate or is it just a rote drama? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Inferno (2016)
Author Dan Brown has published four novels featuring Robert Langdon and Inferno is the third film adapted from these novels by Director Ron Howard. Is this the best of the bunch or is it time to retire this character? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Café Society (2016)
With Café Society, Writer-Director Woody Allen delivers his latest comedy. Does this recall Allen’s past glories, or is it one of his weaker entries? Continue reading