Howdy Folks! Welcome to another edition of Radio Daze! This episode features a couple of classic episodes from none other than Dragnet. The hard hitting police drama first made it’s way to radio in 1949 and became a staple on both radio and television during the 50’s and 60’s. Created by and starring Jack Webb, Dragnet was known for it’s (mostly) authentic portrayal of police work from crime to punishment. It’s a classic show with those wonderful old school vibes. These two episodes are from the summer of 1951! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: “The Amateur” A Neat, Entertaining Espionage Thriller With Modern Technology!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at a techno-thriller that really feels like it could have been shot in the seventies. It’s called “The Amateur” and unfortunately it’s probably going to be one of those movies that slips through the cracks with all the Minecraft love going on. However, if you’re tired of the kiddie game flicks and want something a little more adult oriented then you’ll most likely enjoy this film!
Continue readingRadio Daze: Some “Burns & Allen” For Your Old Radio Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze. This week we’re giving you a couple of classic episodes of the “Burns & Allen” program featuring George & Gracie. These two episodes, sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee, feature Gracie confusing a crime program and a strange phone call with real life gangsters. Featuring the great Elliot Lewis as The Tall Man and all of the other supporting performers like Bill Goodwin, Meredith Wilson, and Mel Blanc, these two programs are classicss of the Old Radio Age! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: “A Minecraft Movie” May Prove That I’m Finally Getting Old!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with an admission: I’m finally feeling old. . .well, older at least! I find myself, for the most part, not really feeling a sense of time. I feel the same at the age of 53 as I did at 33 or 43, a few aches and pains aside. They’re are a few situations I avoid to keep my time-related equilibrium, such as ever going to a roller skating rink. At the movies I can usually see the appeal or lack thereof with a clear mind as to why the particular film was good or bad. Then I see a movie like “A Minecraft Movie” and wonder if the rest of the audience saw the same movie I did!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “A Working Man” Solid But Unspectacular Statham Vehicle That’s Entertaining Enough, But Nothing Special!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and I believe that Jason Statham is our generation’s Charles Bronson. Most of Bronson’s career revolved around quick and dirty action films, some pretty damn great, some not so great. But all of them were entertaining and Bronson played a tough guy like almost no one else. Bronson could also branch out and show his wide ranging talents as an actor. Most folks forget that the original “Death Wish” is more of a drama/thriller than an action film. Statham is cut from the same cloth. He’s very versatile as an actor (his comic turn in “Spy” is pure genius) but he knows his wheelhouse: effortlessly cool men with special skills who kick ass in the name of justice. It’s served him well and when he teamed up with director David Ayer for last year’s hit “The Beekeeper” his star power only grew. Now he reteams with Ayer for “A Working Man” featuring Statham as another regular Joe with not so regular skills. Is it well done? Of course. Is it anything we haven’t seen before? Of course not!
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