The Kenblog: Remembering M Emmet Walsh!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with some sad news this week. Legendary character actor M Emmet Walsh died at the age of 88. The instantly recognizable Walsh always managed to add some serious heft to whatever movie or television series in which he appeared. I won’t give you his bio here as you can get that on any number of websites. But what I will give you is a look at some of his most well known roles so you can see a master at work. He was one of the many actors who disappeared into his roles and toiled endlessly on hundreds of films and television series. M Emmet Walsh is a legend and he will be missed! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Continue readingThe Kenblog: Remembering Carl Weathers!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with some sad news. Iconic actor Carl Weather’s has died at the too-young age of 76. A press release said that he died peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side, so I guesse that’s something, at least. Carl Weathers, to me, was the definition of “effortless charisma,” which is probably the ultimate definition of irony because I’m sure he worked his ass off to to make it look as easy as it did. Weathers is best known, of course, as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky Films. Modeled after Muhammed Ali, Weathers managed to make the role his own and was a convincing heavyweight even though he had no boxing experience before the first film.
Continue readingThe Kenblog: Remembering Ryan O’Neal!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with the sad news that legendary actor Ryan O’Neal passed way today at the age of 82. He was a actor who had his biggest success in the 1970’s with a string of hits such as “Love Story,” “What’s Up Doc,” and Paper Moon. Along with those classic roles he appeared in several other movies and first rose to fame on the the popular show “Peyton Place” in the 1960’s Known as much for his thirty year, on-again, off-again relationship with Farrah Fawcett as much as for his acting, Ryan O’Neal was one of a kind! Below are a collection of clips from some of his more notable works! Rest in peace, Mr. O’Neal! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Continue readingThe Kenblog: Saying Goodbye To Two Legendary Wrestlers: Terry Funk And Bray Wyatt!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and those of you who know me well know I love the world of professional wrestling (I refuse to call it sports entertainment unless I absolutely have to). Yes, it’s cheesy as hell sometimes but it can also be exhilarating and captivating under the right circumstances. Most of that is due to the dedication of the wrestling perfomers who give their blood, sweat and tears to entertain the fans. We lost two of the great ones this week, one of which was a living legend responsible for some of the most iconic moments and feuds in wrestling history. The other was taken from us way too soon and was well on his way to legendary status. The former is Terry Funk, who died at the age of 79 and the latter was Windham Rotunda, known professionally as Bray Wyatt, who died suddenly from a heart ailment at the tender young age of 36!
Continue readingThe Kenblog: Honoring Sound Design Genius Ben Burtt!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a little something new. This is an article honoring some of the most unsung heroes of the cinema. In this case we’re honoring Ben Burtt, the legendary sound designer and editor behind some of the most iconic films in history. Below is an older but still riveting documentary about our subject and his methods. (And no, he’s not dead. . .I think will honor these people while they’re alive for a change.) Enjoy the doc and remember Mr. Burtt when watching Star Wars or any of the movies he’s worked on! So Sayeth The Kendog!
