Dog’s Movie House: “Kong” Is King!

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“Kong” is back and bigger than ever in “Kong: Skull Island!”

 

 

I must confess to having an ongoing love affair with giant monster movies.  From “King Kong” to “Jurassic Park” to “Godzilla” and every film in-between, I just can’t get enough of gigantic creatures rampaging through cities or breaking out of their poorly constructed enclosures to terrorize an unsuspecting populace.   That said, some are better than others and I’m happy to inform you that “Kong: Skull Island” is definitely one of the better ones, with its own unique take on the big ape that keeps the adventure squarely in the geography is Kong’s home turf. Continue reading

Dog’s Movie House: Two Excellent Offerings In “Get Out” And “Logan!”

 

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Bradley Whitford And Catherine Keener In “Get Out”

 

 

 

The blahs of winter are now behind us and we finally have some really good movies to see at the local multiplex.  First, one of the better horror films in recent memory from first-time director Jordan Peele and then later we’ve got Hugh Jackman’s final turn as the clawed mutant Wolverine.  Both films are sure to please fans of both genres. Continue reading

The Kenblog: “What’s The Big Deal With The Oscars!”

Howdy folks!  It’s The Kendog With An Oscars Edition Of The Kenblog!

 

 

So the 2017 Academy Awards are now history and as I take a look at the trades, tweets, and on-line tirades everyone still seems to be up in arms about the mistake made last night in revealing the wrong best picture winner.  That they eventually got it right doesn’t seem to matter: the folks behind the Oscars are being crucified for making the mistake in the first place.  My question: what’s the big deal? Continue reading

Dog’s Movie House: “John Wick: Chapter 2” A Thrilling Roller Coaster Ride!

 

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Keanu Reeves returns as John Wick in “John Wick: Chapter 2.

“John Wick” has joined the ranks of movies such as “Predator” and “Aliens” and even “Die Hard” as one of the greatest action movies of all time.  It’s endlessly re-watchable, features a committed performance by Keanu Reeves in the lead role, and has an uncommonly strong emotional hook that gives the film more depth than it has any right too.  As a low-budget hit, a sequel seemed inevitable, but unlike the sequels to the above mentioned films, “John Wick: Chapter 2” is every bit the equal of its predecessor, providing more thrills without sacrificing the lean storytelling that marked the original film.

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The Kenblog: “Remembering Bill Paxton!”

 

 

Howdy folks!  It’s The Kendog with a heavy heart this morning.  Bill Paxton is gone, passing away today from complications during surgery at the age of 61.   Paxton was probably one of the most recognizable character actors in the world, often doing his best work in supporting roles in some of Hollywood’s biggest movies.

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