Dog’s Movie House: “No Sudden Move” has Soderbergh working magic with a terrific cast!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at the latest release from HBO Max. Steven Soderbergh returns to the arena of crime capers with the twisting, turning “No Sudden Move.” While it’s a bit grittier and has more on it’s mind from a social standpoint, this film shares a lot of DNA with Soderbergh’s entertaining remake of the Rat Pack classic “Ocean’s 11.” Ad to mix some wonderful performances from a who’s-who of character actors and “No Sudden Move” is the perfect antidote to the explosion filled fantasy and super-hero films that fill the summer release slate!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “The Little Things” Doesn’t Take Said Little Things Into Account!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at “The Little Things” a crime thriller starring three Oscar winners and serves as a passion project for popular writer/director John Lee Hancock (“The Blind Side”). The thriller is set in the 1990s and takes inspiration from such classics as “Seven” and “Silence Of The Lambs.” So what could possibly go wrong? The answer: plenty!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “Uncut Gems” Energetic But Ugly!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog with a look at Adam Sandler’s latest, “Uncut Gems.” Sandler gets a lot of heat, especially lately, for looking like he’s not even trying during his recent Netflix and theatrical runs. A lot of that is warranted and I’m not especially fond of his comedic schtick myself. That said, Adam Sandler can actually act if you put him with the right people and working with the Safdie brothers in the hectic, energetic yet somewhat unpleasant “Uncut Gems” Sandler gives the performance of a lifetime.
Dog’s Movie House: “Hotel Artemis,” “Ocean’s 8” This Week!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog with reviews of “Hotel Artemis” and “Ocean’s 8!”
Jeff Goldblum and Jodie Foster in “Hotel Artemis”
We have another week to go before the blockbuster summer movie season goes into full swing with “The Incredibles 2” but that doesn’t mean they’re aren’t some intriguing films out there this week. There are a couple of relatively low-key yet entertaining films that can serve as an effective antidote to the usual child oriented summer fare. I present for your consideration “Hotel Artemis” and “Oceans 8.” Continue reading
