Boxing Movies

Dog’s Movie House: “Creed III” A Worthy Continuation Of The Rocky Spinoff Series!

Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at “Creed III” a wonderfully entertaining entry into the saga of Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) the son of the legendary Apollo Creed. Now retired as champion from the ring, Adonis is focusing on training the next generation of fighters at his gym as well as enjoying his life with his lovely wife Bianca (Tessa Thompson) and young daughter Amara (Mila Davis-Kent). His good life is short-lived when the past comes back to haunt him in the form of Damian Anderson (Jonathan Majors), an old friend who has just been released from prison after eighteen years. Damian, a former Golden Gloves champ, wants what he believes is his, which is a shot at the title, despite his age and inexperience as a pro. After using underhanded means to get what he wants, Damian then wants to complete his revenge by taking Adonis down in the ring. Creed not only has to face his toughest oppenent, but he also has to face his past.

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Dog’s Movie House: “Creed 2,” “The Green Book” Among The Best Of The Year!

Howdy Folks!  It’s The Kendog with a look at “Creed 2” and “Green Book.”

Adonis Creed and Victor Drago face off in “Creed 2”

 

 

 

This fall is turning out to be a banner year for dramatic films.  Usually the holiday season boasts action fare and family fare in equal measure, and to be sure we have films like “Ralph Breaks The Internet” and “The Grinch,” but this year dramas like “Widows” have taken some of the spotlight.  But while”Widows” isn’t doing much at the box office, movies like “Creed 2” and the excellent “Green Book” are looking to compete for filmmakers dollars over the holiday season.

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Dog’s Movie House: “Creed” Best Rocky Film Ever Made!

 

 

Howdy folks!  It’s The Kendog!

Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in "Creed"

Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan in “Creed”

 

 

 

I’m not the biggest fan of Rocky Balboa, but I will admit to the boxing saga’s influence on my life from a pop culture standpoint.  I grew up with the big lug from Philadelphia and these films definitely have been absorbed by the movie going public as one of the most enduring cinematic franchises of all time.  That said, I was hardly prepared for the emotional gut-punch that is “Creed,” the seventh and perhaps best film the Rocky mythology has every inspired.  This is one of the best films of the year, period.  Continue reading