If these cats are so high in demand in Hollywood, just think how much a dog talent agent could make? (NYT)
Category Archives: Dog Movies
Starring Nixon’s Dog, Checkers…
Remember Richard Nixon’s infamous “Checkers” speech — nicknamed after Tricky Dick’s dog? Now there’s a play about it by Douglas McGrath…(NYT)
Uggie Hires A Ghostwriter?
Uggie, the adorable Jack Russell terrier from The Artist, is back with a new autobiography called (what else) Uggie – My Story. My question is, do you think he really wrote it or did he hire one of those fancy-pants ghostwriters? Get your paw-tographed copy now! (The Guardian)
It’s All in The Dog Stars…
Peter Heller’s new novel, The Dog Stars, is a doomsday story about a man and his dog stuck in an abandoned airport in Colorado. If the world is coming to an end — let’s face it, there are few better companions than man’s (and woman’s) best friend!
Stolen Dog Movie?
Dog theft is no laughing matter, but perhaps Seven Psychopaths, the new comedy-thriller from Martin McDonagh, may change your mind. The intriguing storyline is about a serial dog-napper (Christopher Walken) who steals the wrong dog when he swipes a violent crime boss’s (Woody Harrelson) beloved Shih Tzu…
Dog Days of Summer…
I’m not sure how much this sequel of the Wimpy Kid franchise has to do with dogs (other than the title) — but still, it makes for a cute movie poster.
It’s Not Just A Dog…
Even Johnny Depp agrees that it’s NOT just a dog, as you can see here in this memorable scene from the 2004 film, Finding Neverland…
Seeing Red
Just caught this dark, strangely compelling Brian Cox flick on cable called Red (not to be confused with the more recent Bruce Willis-Helen Mirren starrer), which is about a man hell-bent on avenging the murder of his dear old dog.
I’m not a violent person, but what proud dog owner can’t sympathize?
One Nation Under Dog
HBO’s new documentary, One Nation Under Dog, is not for everybody, but it is essential viewing for any dog lover. It will warm your heart one minute — and then break it the next — as it covers the gamut from brave dog rescuers and dog trainers, to irresponsible dog owners and the raiding of puppy mills…
As Dog As It Gets…
I’m a huge fan of show dogs — and one of the more memorable dogs on the silver screen in recent years was Verdell, the mugsy Brussels Griffon, in As Good As It Gets. If you can steal a scene from Jack Nicholson, then you must be doing something right!
Lassie Hall!
Diane Keaton (Annie Hall) has a new dog movie out this spring with Kevin Kline called Darling Companion, which is rumored to be about a wife who loves her dog more than her husband…Ah, the joys of marriage!
My Dog Tulip Blooms…
Based on the book by J.R. Ackerley, My Dog Tulip, is a good, not great dog movie — mainly because I felt the storyline spent a little too much time focusing on Tulip’s desire to procreate. Not that I’m a prude by any means, but I digress…
Still, I couldn’t help but admire the film’s elegant, eye-popping animation and use of voice-over by Christopher Plummer — so it’s definitely worth a watch on Netflix.
It’s A Wonderful Dog’s Life!
If Jimmy Stewart can cry over the loss of his dog, then you can too…
Last Minutes With Oden Dog Video…
Last Minutes With Oden, an award-winning video by Eliot Rausch, is about a man’s final day with his dog — and it’s a real tear-jerker — so be prepared to empty your box of Kleenexes. If Gus Van Sant (Drugstore Cowboy, Good Will Hunting) directed Marley & Me, this is what it might look like…
Winn-Dixie: The Musical?
It looks like the super sweet Southern dog book/movie, Because of Winn-Dixie, might be heading to Broadway in a new musical version of the family-friendly film.
And if it does pan out in Tin Pan Alley, you can bet all the dog lovers will be whistling dixie with delight!
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