With The Post, Director Steven Spielberg whisks audiences back to the 1970s with a story that is sadly as relevant today as it was then. However, with the pages of history already written, is the story still compelling as a film? Continue reading
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Doug Reviews: The BFG (2016)
Steven Spielberg finally directs a film for Disney, but is The BFG the second-coming of E.T. or just a run-of-the-mill family film? Continue reading
EPISODE 100: 10 FAVORITES
For the milestone 100th episode of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A welcome back friend of the show author Matt King to celebrate! Each of the guys selected 10 of their favorite movies to discuss in this giant-sized episode. Take a listen to the movie love fest! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Bridge of Spies (2015)
Director Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks team together for the fourth time with Bridge of Spies, a historical pic set during the Cold War. Is this their greatest collaboration yet? Continue reading
EPISODE 79: JURASSIC WORLD with Special Guest: MATT KING
In Episode 79, Doug and Dirty A welcome author Matt King back to the Podcast to discuss the latest film in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World. They also tackle the biggest current events in the world of Nerd Movie News. Be warned! There are rampant spoilers throughout the episode. Also, Doug seemed to be on a Namor kick as he continuously calls Indominus Rex (the new dino in Jurassic World), Imperius Rex. Please forgive him. Take a listen! Continue reading
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Most Perfect Film Ever Made
Is Raiders of the Lost Ark the most perfect film ever made? Doug likes to think so and you can read why over at The Retroist. In his latest essay, he explores all the elements that came together in just the right way to make an enduring classic. Head on over to The Retroist and check it out. Thanks for reading!