Dog’s Movie House: “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is 7/8th’s A Great Film, But The Finale Falters!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and I have to admit I’ve enjoyed all of the Jurassic Park and World films. The World Trilogy has a lot more going for it than one might think, taking the story in interesting directions even though they don’t always pay off. But the dino action is always consistant and the special effects are always top notch. The main issue with the latter trilogy is that the dinosaurs become so commonplace that they cease to be scary or even that special! In that respect, Gateth Edwards’ “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is a mostly successful return the the series’ roots and making the beasts frightening again. Unfortunately a mostly outstanding film is hampered by a flat finale that saps the film of the tremendous energy it had generated up until that point!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: “F1: The Movie” Energizes Familiar Tale With A Fresh Coat Of Cinematic Paint!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at Joseph Kosinski’s latest, “F1: The Movie” which takes the viewer into the high speed world of Formula 1 Racing. The script tells the familiar underdog tale of the scrappy old-timer teaching the talented rookie to win, going through the standard trials and tribulations until finally coming together for the big race. It’s a story we’ve seen time and time again, but Kosinski and his crew have supercharged the familiar tale with some of the most innovative racing scenes ever put to film! It makes for a fine and exciting ride that works despite the story being overly familiar!
Continue readingRadio Daze: Ray Bradbury: Tales Of The Legendary Sci-Fi Author On X-Minus One For Your Old Radio Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with another edition of Radio Daze. This episode of Radio Daze features dramatizations of the works of legendary author Ray Bradbury, writer of such classics as “The Martian Chronicles” and “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Born August 22nd, 1920, Bradbury was, for several decades, one of the leading voices in science fiction. His creations inspired episodes of everything from Star Trek to The Twilight Zone. Here we present two of his stories from X-Minus One, an excellent science fiction radio program that aired during the 1950s. These two are both from 1955! Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
Dog’s Movie House: Pixar’s “Elio” Will Steal Your Heart!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and all of you know what a fan of Pixar I am! It’s been thirty years since the arrival of “Toy Story” and no animation studio has been as consistent as Pixar in terms of quality. They’ve had a few misses such as “Good Dinosaur” and “Lightyear” but for the most part Pixar has a reputation of animated excellence unrivaled by almost any studio, save maybe Studio Ghibli. Their latest effort is a charming, beautifully animated tale called “Elio” about a young boy struggling to find his place in the world who finds that his true place just may be beyond this world. “Elio” is an endlessly creative feature with bright colors, a fascinating idea about alien life, and an emotional family story that will have you reaching for your hankie more than once!
Continue readingDog’s Movie House: Live-Action “How To Train Your Dragon” More Than Justifies Its Existence!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and I have kind of mixed feelings on this trend of “live-action” remakes of animated properties. I think that, when done well, these films bring something new and dynamic to a classic animated tale, but if not, these films come off as a blatant cash grab. Of course, Disney is the king of reimagining their classic animated library in live-action form (or computer animated form), and their output has run the gamut from excellent (“The Jungle Book”) to downright unnecessary (“Dumbo” anyone?). Dreamworks and Universal have now jumped into the fray with their live-action version of the beloved animated adventure “How To Train Your Dragon” and I have to say that it’s an excellent offering that will please both fans and non-fans of the movie alike!
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