Howdy folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at “Beast” a new thriller starring Idris Elba as a widowed father of two teen girls who ventures back to his late wife’s home in South Africa in order to reconnect with his daughters. The three go on a safari led by good family friend and park ranger Martin (Sharlto Copley). At first the safari goes perfectly but soon they find themselves the target of a savage lion who is on a rampage after poachers killed most of his pride. Acting unlike other lions, this beast is persistent, clever and lethal, killing people without eating them. It’ll take all of Elba and his families courage and intelligence to get back to civilization alive.
Continue readingThe Dogcast: The Original Vampire Radio Drama “Dracula” For Your Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a hankering for a good old fashioned vampire drama after watching the fun Netflix film “Day Shift.” A fun flick but the vampires (save for the boss lady) were a little underwhelming. I’m correcting that oversight with the best radio adaptation ever to air from none other than Orson Wells and The Mercury Theater On The Air. This takes place the same year as the classic “War Of The Worlds” broadcast but a few months earlier. In many ways it’s just as good as “War Of The Worlds” and in some ways, even better. The captain’s log detailing the terrifying events on The Demeter crossing from Transylvania to London is one of the most chilling dramatizations in radio. So enjoy and feel free to comment either below or on my Facebook Page. So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: “Day Shift” A Fun, Urban Spin On The Vampire Genre!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at the Netflix Original film “Day Shift” featuring Jamie Fox as Bud, a vampire hunter in Los Angeles who is looking for a big kill (the fangs sell for big money!) He needs the big score to keep his ex-wife (Meagan Good) and precious daughter (Zion Broadnax) from moving to Florida. The problem is that he’s a little too good at his job and he’s been kicked out of the Hunter’s Union (really?) and now needs to get back in to rake in the big bucks. With a little help from legendary hunter Big John (Snoop Dogg, doing his Snoop Dogg thing) he gets a shot, but it’s a probationary one. He’s accompanies by Seth (the scene stealing Dave Franco), a desk jockey whose job is to make sure Bud doesn’t break the rules (Spoiler alert: he does!). It’ll take all of Bud’s abilities along with a little help from his friends to keep a powerful Uber-Vamp named Audrey (Karla Souza) from taking over Southern California and then (cue dramatic music). . .THE WORLD!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “Bodies, Bodies, Bodies” Sharp Satire Masquerading As A Horror Film!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a little written work this week. My microphone is on the fritz and I have to get it fixed this weekend, so no audiocast this week. I promise I will keep this brief and to the point. Today we’re looking at Halina Reijn’s “Bodies, Bodies, Bodies.” It comes from a script by Sara DeLappe and tells the tale of a group of young adults who decide to have a “hurricane party” at a posh mansion belonging to Dave (Pete Davidson). When everyone gets there the storm and party both get into full swing and the diverse group (you’ve got gay, straight, white, black, etc.) of friends start playing a fictitious game called “Bodies, Bodies, Bodies” in which one of the friends is the “murderer” and rest have to figure out who it is. When someone really ends up dead, the game becomes serious and the ever-shrinking group of friends have to discover who the real killer is. During the frantic evening, old wounds and recriminations surface leading to lots of very sharp dialogue from a generation of people who thing picking at open emotional wounds in the perfect definition of friendship.
Continue readingThe Kenblog: The Predator Films Ranked Worst To First!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here to give you my definitive ranking of the popular movies in the Predator franchise, the first movie of which is celebrating it’s 35th year! (Wow!). With the new film “Prey” hitting Hulu today I thought I give this ranking thing a go and include the new film in the rankings. Complete with clips and capsule reviews, enjoy the show and feel free to comment below or on my Facebook Page! So Sayeth The Kendog!
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