Johnny Depp

The Trailer Dog Park: “New Star Wars And Alice Returns!”

 

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Adam Driver As Kylo Ren In Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Adam Driver As Kylo Ren In Star Wars: The Force Awakens

 

 

 

Got some new stuff in the Trailer Dog Park this afternoon.  Those of you itching for more Star Wars footage are getting an international trailer (mind the Chinese subtitles) that shows some different footage than the American release.  Also have for your perusal the first trailer to “Alice Through The Looking Glass” the sequel to Tim Burton’s massive hit “Alice In Wonderland” from a few years ago, with Johnny Depp returning as The Mad Hatter.  Enjoy and feel free to comment below and tell me what you think.  So Sayeth The Kendog! Continue reading

Dog’s Movie House: “Black Mass” Engaging Gangster Biopic Featuring A Return To Form For Johnny Depp!

 

 

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Joel Edgerton in "Black Mass"

Joel Edgerton in “Black Mass”

 

 

I count myself as a big fan of the talent of Johnny Depp.  I always admired the way he seemed to take roles that were diametrically opposed to his matinee idol good looks.  Most of his work with director Tim Burton is wonderfully off-kilter and his Jack Sparrow from The Pirates Of The Caribbean series is one of the most iconic movie pirates of all time.  That said, Depp has had a rough few years, seeming to cash paychecks in tent pole films that crashed with a thud more often then soared to box office heaven.  Many fans, myself included, wondered whether or not Depp would ever return to that immersive form of acting that distinguished his early career.  I am happy to report that with “Black Mass” Depp has created a character in his portrayal of James “Whitey” Bulger that is one of the most compelling and chilling in recent cinematic history.  Continue reading