The Kenblog: Classic Movie Scene #3 – Jackie Chan’s Final Fight In Drunken Master II!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with my next classic movie scene. This edition features one of the greatest final battles in Kung Fu Cinema history. Jackie’s Chan’s final battle in “Drunken Master II” from 1994 is one of the most amazing pieces of fight choreography ever put to film. Chan portrays legendary Chinese folk hero Wong Fei-Hung, a legendary fighter and patriot who fought against Japanese occupation during the turn of the last century. Chan’s Fei-Hung is a more comedic interpretation, with the hero getting his fighting prowess from the consumption of alcohol. When he discovers a plot to steal and smuggle China’s priceless artifacts, Fei-Hung tries to stop them. This leads to the incredible foundry fight you’re about to see here! Enjoy and hopefully this gets to to watch the entire amazing film! So Sayeth The Kendog!
The Kenblog: Classic Movie Scenes – The Truck Chase From “Raiders Of The Lost Ark!”
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another Classic Movie Scene! This one features the highlight of one of the greatest adventures of all time. “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” was released by Steven Speilberg in 1981, a brainchild of he and George Lucas! Featuring Harrison Ford as the iconic archeologist Indiana Jones. Locked in a battle with the Nazis for the Ark Of The Covenant, Indy spends most of his time in Egypt in the lost city of Tanis. When the Nazis take back the Ark, Indy chases the convoy down on horseback and the result of one of the most iconic chase scenes in cinematic history. With pulse-pounding music by John Williams, this chase scene is worth revisting over and over again! So Sayeth The Kendog!
The Kenblog: A Classic Movie Scene: “An American Werewolf In London!”
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with something a little different. I’m featuring an ongoing series of classic movie scenes as exposure to some of the wonderful moments in cinema. Sometimes they’ll be acdtion scenes, sometimes scary scenes, even dialogue scenes from classic Hollywood. This edition features a still-incredible transformation scene from “An American Werewolf In London” the 1981 John Landis classic that many consider to be the best werewolf movies ever made. If you haven’t seen “An American Werewolf In London” and like good horror movies, maybe this scene will convince you to check it out. The setup: David (David Naughton) is alone in Jenny Aguter’s London flat on the first full moon since being attacked by a werewolf. After accidentally locking himself out of the apartment, he makes his way back inside only to find himself of a vicious first transformation into a ferocious beast. Enjoy!
The Kenblog: Remebering Donald Sutherland!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog with some depressing news. As you probably already know, we lost legendary actor Donald Sutherland this week at the age of 88. He died after a long (and currently undiscolosed) illness, leaving behind a legacy that stands with any of the titans of the profession. There wasn’t a role Sutherland couldn’t perform and perform well. Even mediocre films couldn’t escape the Sutherland Touch. The man amassed over 200 credits in television and film in a career lasting the better part of seven decades. From his feature film debut in “The Dirty Dozen” (1967) to his recurring role in “Lawman: Bass Reeves” Sutherland spent his life doing what he loved and doing it wonderfully in the process. He will be greatly missed and always admired. As a memorial I am choosing some of my favorite scenes from several of Donald Sutherland’s films! Some are well known, some not so well known, but all are demonstrations of his prodigious talent. Rest In Peace Mr. Sutherland!
Continue readingThe Kenblog: The Opening Sequence In “Saving Private Ryan” Is The Most Harrowing Way To Honor The D-Day Invasion!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a one way I can honor those who fell during the historic invasion of Normandy, or D-Day, which is marking it’s 80th anniversary this week. A lot of the classic war films of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s had their hearts in the right place, but neither the technology or the inventiveness to make it truly immersive. Then Steven Speilberg comes along in 1998 and knocks our collective socks off with “Saving Private Ryan.” While an excellent movie all around, “Saving Private Ryan” really excells in the opening 10 minute in which Captain Miller (Tom Hanks) and his team land on the beach at Normandy. It’s exciting, enthralling, and terrifying all in equal measure and nothing that follows quite matches it. I can’t think of a better way to honor those who fell than by showing the closest approximation to the terror that those brave soldiers went through. Keep that in mind as you watch this clip! So Sayeth The Kendog!