Media juggernaut Disney continues its dominance of the movie landscape with Moana. Does the film capture the Disney magic or does it just roll out with the tide? Continue reading
Reviews
Doug Reviews: Bad Santa 2 (2016)
After years of hints and promises, Bad Santa 2 has finally arrived in theaters. Is it a great dark comedy like the original or should the filmmakers have just left well enough alone? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Bleed for This (2016)
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
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
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: Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
From Director Mel Gibson comes Hacksaw Ridge, the amazing true story of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss. Is the film good enough to spring Gibson from Movie Jail or will he rot there forever? 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
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