Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at Olivia Wilde’s second feature as a director. It’s called “Don’t Worry Darling” and features Florence Pugh and Harry Styles as Alice and Jack Chambers, a young couple living in the late 1950s in a utopian community known sponsored by a mysterious organization known as The Victory Project. Every morning the men drive across the desert to work while the wives do chores, shop and generally cater to their men in what appears to be an equitable partnership. The Victory Project is headed by the mysterious (and slightly sinister) Frank (Chris Pine), who uses his svengali-like influence to command absolute loyalty from his extended “family.” When one of the wives has a breakdown and supposedly kills herself in front of Alice, the latter begins to investigate the truth about The Victory Project and in doing so uncovers a nasty truth that threatens not only her sanity but her very life as well.
Continue readingThe Dogcast: Some “Suspense” for your old radio pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with some classic tales of “Suspense from the wonderful world of old radio. This is in honor of “Barbarian” a terrific thriller that is currently playing in theaters (you can read the review here). “Suspense” was one of the most successful dramas in radio history, running from the early 1940s to the 1960s. Major film stars often appeared on the program, often doing work that differed from their onscreen personas. Here we have a couple of “Suspense” episodes from the forties. One is a version of “The Most Dangerous Game” from 1943 and then we have the classic “House In Cypress Canyon” from 1946. “Cypress Canyon” is a true chiller, something to tide you over until Halloween. Enjoy and feel free to comment here or on my Facebook page! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: “The Woman King” a rousing historical epic full of action and heart!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at a fabulous historical epic from director Gina Prince-Bythewood called “The Woman King.” This films stars Viola Davis as Nanisca, the leader of an all-female African army known as the Agojie, an elite fighting force defending the West African kingdom of Dahomey. A new king (a terrific John Boyega) has decided to lead the Dahomey into the future. With Nanisca as a powerful voice on his council, the king decides to rebel against the slave trade that is costing their people (as well as their enemy, the larger kingdom known as Oyo) of their freedom.
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “Barbarian” a wild, entertainly creepy horror flick!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at one of the most original horror films to come down the pike in recent memory! It’s called “Barbarian” and it stars Gerogina Campbell as Tess, a young woman who comes to an Airbnb in Detroit for a job interview only to find that a booking mistake as led to her involunatarily sharing the house with a young man named Keith (Bill Skarsgard, Pennywise himself). The two agree to share the home until they get things worked out and even become friendly. But the strange noises in the night and the discovery of a warren of underground passages underneath the house lead the two to make several discoveries, all of which lead to a series of horrifying and bonkers events you have to see to believe!
Continue readingThe Kenblog: Great Movie Vampires!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a list honoring on of the most popular movie monsters of all time: The Vampire! Vamps have been a movie staple since the silent era and have maintained an enduring popularity to the present day. The latest take on the Dracula myth “The Invitation” has just hit theaters and although the story is intriguing, it’s one of the lesser vampire efforts. There are some great cinematic vampires out there and here is a list of some of my favorites! Enjoy and feel free to comment below or on my Facebook page! So Sayeth The Kendog!
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