Sandra Bullock

The Trailer Dog Park: “Jurassic World: Dominion” “The Lost City” Promise Some Escapist Fun!

Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog with a couple of fun trailers to a couple of films that promise some serious entertainment! We’re finally getting the Jurassic World: Dominion trailer which is the third in the blockbuster second trilogy of popular dinosaur films that started almost 30 years ago with “Jurassic Park.” Everyone from the previous films is returning and we have some serious dino action. The next is “The Lost City” a comedy with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum that’s a modern riff on “Romancing The Stone” Bullock and Tatum seem to have some terrific comic chemistry and even Brad Pitt show up at some point. Looks funny as hell. Enjoy the trailers and as always, feel free to comment below or on my Facebook Page! So Sayeth The Kendog!

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

Dog’s Movie House: “Our Brand Is Crisis” Slight Movie Benefits From Terrific Turn By Bullock!

 

 

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Sandra Bullock as Jane Bodine in "Our Brand Is Crisis"

Sandra Bullock as Jane Bodine in “Our Brand Is Crisis”

 

 

 

 

“Our Brand Is Crisis” seems to be striving for a biting political drama mixed with some comedic moments, but Sandra Bullock’s latest seems to have trouble deciding what kind of film it should be.  Is it a political drama, social satire, slapstick comedy, or inspirational film about the emotional growth of a political mover/shaker searching for redemption.  In truth, “Our Brand Is Crisis” wants to be all of these things and the resulting soup has a somewhat diluted quality to it.  That said, this film is not without its rewards, chief among them a powerhouse performance by Sandra Bullock. Continue reading