The Trailer Dog Park: New “Mission Impossible” and “Captain America: Brave New World” Trailers For Your Viewing Enjoyment!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of The Trailer Dog Park. This edition features the teaser for the upcoming Mission Impossible featuring Tom Cruise that promises to be another stellar entry in the series. The next is the latest trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World” which features Cap (Sam Wilson) taking on a global conspiracy involving Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk. We get a much better look at Red Hulk in this one and “Brave New World” is shaping up to be one hell of a superhero adventure! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: “Twisters” Very Entertaining, But Lacking Something From The Original!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here! It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly thirty years since “Twister” hit screens, putting Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt through the physical and emotional wringer courtesy of Jan De Bont (“Speed”). At the time “Twisters” then groundbreaking CGI seemed to put you right in the middle of a deadly tornado with an intensity never seen before. That novelty gave the original film a “wow” factor that made the movie a must-see. Twenty-eight years later the CGI is miles ahead of what it was in 1996 but so is the overwhelming sense of wonder. This is one of the few things keeping “Twisters” from being a classic showcase! That said, “Twisters” is an incredibly well-made film with some excellent performances, a strong story, and the benefit of having some incredible visuals that put you right in the middle of the action!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: See “IF” And “Furiosa” Before They’re Gone!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and I find myself pondering the strange phenomenon of underperfoming movies at the start of the summer season! “The Fall Guy,” “IF,” and “Furiosa” are all excellent films with some origninal ideas and fantastic performances, yet the general audiences seem to be staying away from the multiplex. I have some theories, of course, but they don’t come down to the usual “this movie is just another comic book movie” or “nobody wants to see this film because it sucks.” Two films in particular should be generating a lot more interest then they are at this point. Are prices of everything so high that folks are choosing to excise the process of going to the theater to save money? Or are the streaming choices available now squeezing the theaters out of business? Whaterver the reason, both “IF” and “Furiosa” are suffering for it.
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “Abigail,” “Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare” Two Exciting Movies. . .For Different Reasons!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at two films, both very good, that feature their director’s signature styles. The first is “Abigail” from the directing duo known collectively as Radio Silence. It’s a vampire flick that, while not especially frightening, is a creepy, gory, funny, action packed good time with a villain that is sure to become a horror icon! The next is Guy Ritchie’s “The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warefare” an action flick based on the first real-life black ops mission carried out by the British during World War II. It’s based in truth, but Guy Ritchie’s flamboyant style makes it feel more like “Inglorious Basterds” than “Saving Private Ryan!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “Civil War” An Intense Piece Of Realistic Fiction!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at Alex Garland’s latest film titled “Civil War.” The title says it all: America is in the middle of another civil war, with a group called The Western Alliance, led by California and Texas, having secceded from the Union and taking up arms against the current president (Nick Offerman) who has, as the film begins, begun serving a third term and has had his troops fire on civilians. Covering this nightmare are photojournalist Lee (Kirsten Dunst), her reporter partner Joel (Wagner Moura). Tagging along on the trip to Washington D.C. are newbie photographer Jessie (Caillee Spaeny) and veteran reporter Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson). The quartet finds out the hard way about the fog of war and, after a certain amount of fighting, it doesn’t seem to matter what side you’re on!
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