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!
Radio Daze: “The Cisco Kid” A Fun Throwback Classic Western For Your Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze. This edition features a couple of episodes of “The Cisco Kid” O’Henry’s western criminal reimagined as a western Robin Hood character. “Oh Cisco, oh pancho!” became a popular catchphrase during the series run, which peaked in the early 1950s. Pancho was The Cisco kids portly and amusing sidekick and their adventures were a little more lighthearted than the serious nature of, say, Gunsmoke. With it’s jaunty organ music and some clever scripts, “The Cisco Kid” is an enduring classic that evokes a great feeling of nostalgia! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: “Flight Risk” Brisk Entertainment From Director Mel Gibson!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at Mel Gibson’s latest directorial effort. The film is titled “Flight Risk” and, despite some flaws, is a brisk, sometimes clever thriller that features a strong performance from Michelle Dockery as a federal marshal tasked with bringing an uncooperative witness named Winston (Topher Grace) from Alaska to New York to testify against a brutal mob boss. Trouble is, the pilot of their little puddle jumper is actually a sadistic assassin tasked with killing Winston for said mob boss. The assassin “Daryl” is played by Mark Wahlberg, chewing scenery and sporting a truly impressive bald pate. The film isn’t perfect, but Gibson brings a streamlined energy to the proceedings that make “Flight Risk” an entertaining watch!
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Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze. This time I’m featuring a couple of classic episodes of the popular police procedural “Dragnet.” Created by series star Jack Webb, the popular show would also have a long life on television. With it’s recognizable theme music and it’s pool of “true stories” (with the names changed to protect the innocent”) “Dragnet” is an iconic cop show that is still entertaining all of these decades later! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: “The Brutalist” Epic Filmmaking On A Scale Not Seen Anymore!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at one of the favorites for this year’s Oscars. It’s called “The Brutalist” and it’s an epic feat of cinema that isn’t seen very often anymore. Writer/director Brady Corbett, in just his third feature, weaves a tale of the American immigration experience that is as haunting as it is enthralling. Featuring an award’s-worthy perfromance from Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist” serves as must-see for adults looking for a film that recalls a bygone era!
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