Dog’s Movie House: “The Menu” A Sharp Comedy Skewering Pretentious Food Culture And Compelling Thriller All In One!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a confession: I’m not a big fan of the current foodie culture. There seems to be a constant game of elitist one-upmanship in terms of holier-than-thou analysis of what the food means to the environment, as if by partaking in such a unique item makes you a better […]
Dog’s Movie House: “The Visit” A Return To Form For M. Night Shyamalan!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog! I have a great amount of admiration for filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. Ever since “The Sixth Sense” exploded on the scene in 1999 I’ve been a fan of his slow burn, cinematic style. He’s fallen out of favor since his heyday in the 90s, with […]
Dog’s Movie House: “The Perfect Guy” Slick But Predictable!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog! I find it interesting that African American cinema seems to be engaged in the remaking of films traditionally tailored for white audiences. Some of these films work well strictly on their own merits. The redo of “About Last Night” for example, featuring Kevin […]
Dog’s Movie House: “The Gift” A Pleasure To Unwrap!
Howdy folks! It’s The Kendog! Debuts behind the camera can be a tricky thing, especially if you’re an actor. Angelina Jolie, Ben Affleck, and others have had success as directors, but other acting luminaries such as Sally Field, Jean-Claude Van Dam, and Johnny Depp have found that changing their day jobs […]