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entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Strays: A Hilarious and Honest Portrayal of Dogs' Secret Lives"

Producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss their new film "Strays," which follows the journey of a border terrier seeking revenge on his abusive owner. The film explores the perspective of dogs in a crass and humorous way, while also delving into themes of self-respect and toxic relationships. The filmmakers aim to give voice to the innocent and childlike aspects of humans projected onto animals, particularly dogs. Despite the raunchiness, the film maintains a heartfelt story and emotional honesty. The producers suggest that "Strays" could be paired with revenge narratives like "Taken" or "Kill Bill," or even sentimental films like "Stand By Me" and "Breaking Away."

via Variety|

#chris-miller #comedy #dogs

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Blue Beetle: DC's Latino Superhero Takes Flight at the Box Office"

Warner Bros' first Latino superhero movie, Blue Beetle, earned $3.3 million in Thursday previews, while Universal's R-rated comedy, Strays, grossed $1.1 million. Blue Beetle is expected to take the top spot at the weekend box office with $28-32 million, fueled by Latino and Hispanic moviegoers. Despite positive reviews, Blue Beetle's opening is unlikely to lead to a sequel. Strays is expected to perform in the teens and has received mixed reviews. In regular release, Barbie earned $3.8 million, while Oppenheimer made $2 million.

via Deadline|

#blue-beetle #box-office #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

"Strays Director Finds Unexpected Hero in Adorable 15lb Mutt"

Director Josh Greenbaum discusses his new film "Strays," a comedy about talking dogs, and the challenges of promoting it during the ongoing Sag-Aftra strike. Greenbaum expresses his enthusiasm for the film and hopes it will revive mainstream comedies. He highlights the film's hidden heart and the importance of making the audience root for the protagonist, a dog seeking revenge on its owner. Greenbaum also emphasizes the use of real dogs and animal safety during the shoot, adopting one of the dogs himself. He appreciates the opportunity to discuss the film as the director and empathizes with actors who have to promote movies years after shooting.

via The Guardian|

#actors #comedy #director

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Strays: Will Ferrell's Hilariously Raunchy Dog Comedy Takes the Summer by Storm"

Universal's raunchy comedy film "Strays" brings laughs to the summer season with its dark and crude humor centered around dogs. The movie follows Reggie, a mistreated dog, who embarks on a cross-country journey with a streetwise stray named Bug and other quirky pets to seek revenge on his horrible owner. Directed by Josh Greenbaum and featuring the voices of Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx, "Strays" offers a dog's-eye view of the world, filled with vulgar jokes and dog-related antics. While the film may not appeal to younger audiences, it provides a satirical take on the dog-movie genre and promises some funny moments for those who enjoy its unapologetic crudeness. "Strays" is set to premiere on August 18 in US theaters and is rated R.

via CNN|

#comedy #dog-movies #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Strays Review: Will Ferrell's Hilarious Dog Comedy Barks Up the Right Tree"

"Strays" is a smart and raunchy adventure film that follows the journey of Reggie, a border terrier, and his three canine pals as they make their way back to Reggie's owner. The film explores the misunderstandings and misinterpretations about the human world from the perspective of the dogs. With a talented voice cast including Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx, "Strays" strikes a balance between human expectations and animal experiences, offering a unique take on the "talking animal" genre. The film delves into deeper themes of relationships and self-discovery, making it a standout among other lost-animal movies and R-rated comedies.

via Variety|

#comedy #entertainment #movie-review

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Battle of the Box Office: BLUE BEETLE vs. STRAYS vs. BARBIE vs. OPPENHEIMER

This weekend, Warner Bros. Pictures' Blue Beetle and Universal Pictures' Strays will attempt to challenge the current box office leaders, Barbie and Oppenheimer. Blue Beetle, a superhero film with potential appeal to the DC fan base and Hispanic families, is projected to open with $22M-$32M. Strays, an R-rated comedy featuring Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx, has sleeper potential and is expected to open with $11M-$18M. However, superhero films are experiencing some regression at the box office, and Blue Beetle's pre-sales are trailing behind the Shazam! sequel. Barbie and Oppenheimer are expected to maintain their dominance, although Barbie may face slight audience runoff due to the new releases.

via Boxoffice Pro|

#barbie #blue-beetle #box-office

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Blue Beetle" Soars Past "Barbie" at the Box Office

Warner Bros' new DC superhero film, Blue Beetle, is expected to dethrone Barbie at the box office with an opening weekend of $28M-$32M, while Barbie is projected to earn $22M-$24M in its fourth weekend. Blue Beetle is attracting Latino and Hispanic audiences and will be released in over 3,800 locations, including IMAX and Dolby Cinemas. Universal's comedy film, Strays, featuring the voices of Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, and others, is also releasing this weekend and is expected to perform well. The overall box office for summer 2023 is up 16% compared to last year, reaching $3.6 billion.

via Deadline|

#barbie #blue-beetle #box-office

heartwarming2 years ago•4 min saved

Dog Goes to Great Lengths to Reunite with Puppy Pal at Shelter

Brenda, a brown dog, climbed over a cement wall at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) to be with her buddy, Linda, in the next kennel over. The pair came in as strays and are now inseparable, with MACC hoping they leave together. Adoptions are down and surrenders are up 20% from 2022, which was a record-setting year, due to housing issues. Large dog adoptions have slowed nationwide, but MACC is waiving adoption fees for dogs 7 months or older this weekend and encourages fostering, donating, or volunteering at local animal shelters.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|

#adoption #animal-shelter #dogs

heartwarming2 years ago•4 min saved

Dog Overcomes Obstacle to Reunite with Puppy Pal at Shelter

via KETV Omaha|

#adoption #animal-shelter #dogs