Dog’s Movie House: “War Of The Worlds” May Be One Of The Worst Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here and those of you who are regular readers (or listeners to the Pat Walsh Show on KFBK on Friday nights) know that I usually go a lot easier on most films than my vaunted colleagues. Even the worst films have their merits, in my humble opinion, especially since the crews and actors are all going to extreme lengths to get the movie made. I’m here to tell you that I have found a film about which I may not have a single good thing to say! It’s Amazon Prime’s update of “War Of The Worlds” and it is absolutely terrible in both construction and narrative. What makes it even more frustrating is that there is a gem of originality in the central story that really goes absolutely nowhere!
Continue readingThe Dogcast: The Original Vampire Radio Drama “Dracula” For Your Listening Pleasure!
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a hankering for a good old fashioned vampire drama after watching the fun Netflix film “Day Shift.” A fun flick but the vampires (save for the boss lady) were a little underwhelming. I’m correcting that oversight with the best radio adaptation ever to air from none other than Orson Wells and The Mercury Theater On The Air. This takes place the same year as the classic “War Of The Worlds” broadcast but a few months earlier. In many ways it’s just as good as “War Of The Worlds” and in some ways, even better. The captain’s log detailing the terrifying events on The Demeter crossing from Transylvania to London is one of the most chilling dramatizations in radio. So enjoy and feel free to comment either below or on my Facebook Page. So Sayeth The Kendog!
The Kenblog: “A Little Old Radio In Honor Of National Radio Day!”
Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a little something I hope will become a regular thing at Dog’s Movie House. Ironically enough this little treat has nothing to do with the movies, but it does deal with one of my great loves: old radio.
When I was a young boy my grandfather gifted me a tape of the radio program “Who’s On First” featuring Abbott & Costello. I was hooked and the rest is history. I’ve accumulated quite the collection over the years and have decided to share these episodes with you on a (hopefully) regular basis. I think we’ll go with a couple of classics, including the aforementioned “Who’s On First.” The other is Orson Wells’ Mercury Theater On The Air adaptation of “War Of The Worlds.” While radio is still prevalent and popular today there was a time when radio was the primary form of entertainment in America. It was a form of entertainment that reflected a simpler time when the talented folks responsible for these broadcasts had to get creative. I think by these two shows you’ll see prime examples of that creativity in action. Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!
