Dog’s Movie House: “Argylle” Fun, Diverting, And Occassionally Clever Fluff From Matthew Vaughn!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and anyone who knows me knows that I love spy movies. From the crazy escapism of James Bond to the techno thrills of Tom Clancy to the serious espionage of “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” I love’m all! I’ve also been enamored of Matthew Vaughn’s work on “The Kingsman” series. Vaughn has a jaunty, energetic style that’s all his own and when it’s used effectively, his take on the spy genre is highly entertaining. Well, he’s back with a new potential franchise starter in “Argylle” which is a decidedly PG-13 take on his usual R-Rated shenanigans. With an all-star cast and a twisty, turny plot, “Argylle” is quite entertaining for the most part, but I found there was something missing to keep “Argylle” from becoming a truly fantastic film!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “Society Of The Snow” Harrowing Tale Of Survival And The Human Spirit!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at the terrific Netflix film “Society Of The Snow” by talented filmmaker J. A. Bayona (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”). This film tells the amazing true story of the 1972 Uraguayan rugby team who crashed in the Andes Mountains on the way to Chile and spent two months attempting to survive in one of the most desolate, dangerous places on earth. It’s a beautifully shot, terrifically acted film that is a must watch on the Netflix platform.
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “I.S.S.” Nifty Space Thriller That Gets A Boost From A Terrific Cast!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at the new Bleeker Street Studios release, “I.S.S” which is short for “International Space Station.” This is a nifty little thriller that gets a lot of mileage out of its smaller budget. Most of this is due to a fairly smart script, some taut direction and some excellent performances by a game cast. “I.S.S.” is grounded in reality despite its space setting and the relationships between the characters are more complex than in most movies of this kind!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: Statham, Ayer Don’t Offer Anything New In “Beekeeper” But It’s An Entertaining Action Romp Nonetheless!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a question. Do you like Jason Statham? How much you enjoy the chiseled British action star will most likely determine your enjoyment of “The Beekeeper” a new film from director David Ayer (“Fury”). Statham plays Adam Clay, a beekeeper who just happens to be a former “Beekeeper.” What’s the difference? Well a Beekeeper is an independently operating agent who makes Navy Seals and Special Forces look like, in the words of one character, pussies. They were created to keep the metaphorical “hive” running smoothly and answer to no one. This makes Clay a perfect character for Statham who seems to be more comfortable with exercising his physical muscles more than his acting chops.
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “The Book Of Clarence” Highly Ambitious, Highly Entertaining, Yet Uneven Biblical Epic!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at one of the most original and ambitious films I’ve seen in a while. It’s called “The Book Of Clarence” and it’s the second feature from talented filmmaker Jeymes Samuel (“The Harder They Fall). I’ve got to tell you: Mr. Samuel isn’t afraid to go big his second time around. “The Book Of Clarence” takes place in Jeruselem in 33 A.D. during the time of Jesus Christ and his desciples. It tells the tale of Clarence (Lakeith Stanfield) the twin brother of disciple Thomas (also Stanfield) who decides to use trickery to become the new Messiah. Things change when the former con artist begins to believe and changes his life trajectory dramatically.
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