Doug’s 2015 Fall Movie Preview!

Let’s get this out of the way right from the start: there are a LOT of great movies coming out this Fall Movie Season, but there’s really only one that I absolutely HAVE to see…seven times. As usual, I have compiled a small list of the titles I’m most looking forward to the last quarter of the year. If you want a more expansive preview, I suggest you check out Entertainment Weekly’s—they do a good job. Also remember, these titles are listed in order of release as they stand now. All dates are subject to change. So, without further ado, let’s go to the movies! Continue reading

EPISODE 87: RETURN OF THE JEDI

COVER_87Spend Labor Day weekend with The Hodgepodge Podcast as the countdown to Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues! Doug and Dirty A welcome back author Matt King to discuss the final episode in the Original Trilogy, Return of the Jedi. Let’s just say that this talk will not be as…glowing as the last two. Take a listen and sound off in the comments! Continue reading

EPISODE 82: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

82_COVERIn Episode 82 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A continue their countdown to Star Wars: The Force Awakens by discussing the best Star Wars film of them all, The Empire Strikes Back! Special Guest Matt King comes along for a dip in the nostalgia as three men unabashedly profess their love for a movie. Take a listen! Continue reading

EPISODE 78: STAR WARS

COVERIn the run up to Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Doug and Dirty A have decided to re-visit the previous six Star Wars films. They begin with Episode IV: A New Hope, or as they know it: STAR WARS. The discussion ranges from the film’s production, what it means to them personally, and its impact on Hollywood in general. Take a listen! Continue reading

EPISODE 74: MOVIE NERDS ASSEMBLE!

COVERIt’s a Giant-Sized edition of The Hodgepodge Podcast! In this episode, Doug and Dirty A welcome back author Matt King to the podcast to discuss the micro-budget indie Avengers: Age of Ultron. But the Marvel goodness doesn’t stop there as the guys FINALLY get to go in-depth on Netflix’s new Daredevil show. Add to that, a discussion of the newly released Star Wars: The Force Awakens details revealed by Vanity Fair. It’s a monster episode! Take a listen! Continue reading

Episode 72: Star Wars vs. Justice, While We’re Young – True Story!

COVERIn Episode 72, Doug and Allen discuss the two biggest things in cinema right now: the TEASER TRAILERS for Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Then, they discuss full, complete films that are actually in theaters right now: While We’re Young, True Story, and Child 44. They also amend last episode’s error of leaving Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation off of their list of Summer Movies. Take a listen! Continue reading

EPISODE 60: 2015 PREVIEW!

With the first episode of 2015 – or at least the first recorded this year – Doug and Dirty A discuss what’s in store for 2015. They talk about the winter’s new shows as well as some returning favorites before turning their attention to some upcoming films that they’re interested in seeing. Take a listen! Continue reading

EPISODE 56: THE THEORY OF SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION

Episode 56 of The Hodgepodge Podcast begins with Doug and Dirty A’s previously promised Star Wars freakout over the new trailer for The Force Awakens. Then, the conversation turns to The Theory of Everything before Dirty A puts on his interviewer jacket to discuss Doug’s new book, Great Big World: The Trouble with Dr. Beamo. Take a listen! Continue reading

Star Wars Struck First

01_DOUG_SW_PICDoug did a little moonlighting this week and delivered an essay to The Retroist:

Star Wars Struck First: My History with the Galaxy Far, Far Away

Head on over to the Retroist’s site to read the essay and then get lost in the heady vapors of nostalgia as you peruse the rest of The Retroist’s wares.

Thanks for reading!