10. Lassie: Lassie Come Home (1943) - Before Timmy fell in the well, Lassie debuted on the big screen, belonging to a boy named Joe who lived in England. After being sold and moved away, Lassie makes her way across Scotland and England to make her way back to Joe. I mean, come on, it’s Lassie!


  1. 9.Einstein: Back to the Future (1985) - Hey, so he didn’t have a huge role in the movie, but Doc’s dog became the world’s first time traveler. He also warned Doc and Marty about the approaching Libyans. That’s got to count for something.


  1. 8.Tramp: Lady and the Tramp (1955) - Ole Tramp was the James Dean of the early Disney stars. He was a street rat with smarts, who happened to bag the hottest pooch in the hood. He also outwitted two cats, which makes him a hero in the mutt world.


7. Yeller: Old Yeller (1957) - A true American icon, Old Yeller saved Travis from a pack of wild hogs, then took on a rabid wolf, forcing Travis to have to put him down. Perhaps the biggest tear-jerking ending to any movie in history. By the way, Marley and Yeller are both yellow labs. Hmmmmm.......


6. Hercules: The Sandlot (1993) - Nicknamed “The Beast,” Hercules almost ran down Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez during a through-town chase. That automatically puts you in the Top 10.


  1. 5.Beethoven: Beethoven (1992) - The lovable Saint Bernard starred in 5 movies over the years, which is a pretty impressive feat. Plus, he was probably the cutest puppy ever to appear in a movie.


4.
Cujo: Cujo (1983) - Cute and lovable is not quite the best description of Ole Cuj -- maybe we should try something like REALLY FREAKING SCARY! Even Nicholson in The Shining can’t touch Cujo!


  1. 3.Hooch: Turner & Hooch (1964) - Before Tom Hanks hung out with a volleyball, he had a blast with Hooch. Nobody tore up a house quite like Hooch and he hated baths, but he was one heck of a bodyguard.


  1. 2.Chance: Homeward Bound (1993) - Voiced by Michael J. Fox, Chance had some of the greatest one-liners in Hollywood history. Describing a porcupine as a squirrel having a really bad hair day was classic. (Sidenote: Being a little devious, I told former SS sports scribe Chuckles Durrenspot to be prepared, the movie ended kinda badly when Shadow doesn’t make it back home. Yeah, you guessed it, he called up crying right after the family watched the movie. Just thought I would pass that one along).


1. Baxter: Anchorman (2004) - Let’s see, he spoke three languages (English, Spanish and Bear), wore pajamas that matched Ron Burgundy’s and saved the lives of the entire Channel 4 news team. Plus, you might be able to punt Baxter, but you can’t hurt him. 
 

Top 10 DOG MOVIES

The Hot List


Marley & Me is the hottest movie around this holiday season, so let’s take a look at the all-time best dog movies. And I don’t want to ruin the feel-good story of Marley & Me, but it has an ending similiar to one of our Top 10 -- and it’s not Cujo!

Videos of the Week

In honor of Dog week, the minions thought you might like a recap of Chance’s witty banter from Homeward Bound. Enjoy.


I started to come up with some kind of snazzy Year in Review for 2008, but then I found Uncle Jay. And Uncle Jay does it much better than I can. Enjoy.

Band of the Week

O.A.R. (or Of A Revolution) first formed in Rockville, Maryland and made their mark while playing parties around Ohio State Unviversity. This is a clip from live performance at DeepRockDrive.


[Chasing a chicken] I'm not gonna hurt you, I just want to chew on your neck!


Of course, this isn't your ordinary housecat. This is like Arnold Schwarzen-kitty!


I'm too pooped to poop.


Ah! He bit me with his butt!  (after getting hit by the porcupine).


I hate fast food (after a rabbit got away


(to Sassy) Beauty sleep? You'd have to sleep for, like, a month!


Da Daaaa Bat Dog!


Ahhh! Birdzilla returns


Wake up and smell the kibble. They dumped us!


Cats are smarter than dogs, huh? Right. She doesn't even know the meaning of the word, "stay".

Lady Fantastic’s

Minion Musings

    I'm seriously awful at keeping New Year's Resolutions. Therefore, for 2009, I've decided to stop focusing on what needs to change in my life, and start focusing on what needs to change in what TRULY matters: Movies and Television.


    1. Everyone and their mother needs to start watching Friday Night Lights. The show centers around the trials and tribulations surrounding a group of football enthusiasts in Small Town, Texas. Sound familiar, anyone? If you're looking for some of the best acting and most believable characters on television, I suggest you run out and buy seasons 1 and 2 on DVD today or head to www.nbc.com to catch up on full episodes before season 3 premieres on January 16. I'm not joking. GO NOW.


    2. For the love of everything good in the world, can Hollywood please stop with the sequels already? In 2009, we're looking at The Pink Panther 2, Night at the Museum 2, a FOURTH installment of The Fast and The Furious, S. Darko (a sequel to the psychological craziness that was Donnie Darko), Ice Age 3, Transformers 2 (okay, even I am excited for this one)... should I go on? You have to have some more creativity up those sleeves, Hollywood. Use it. I believe in you.


    3. NO MORE WRITERS' STRIKES. I will fly to Los Angeles myself and punch every one of those WGA and Studio bigwigs in the face if they can't get their stuff together and get me my shows. Personally, I'm on the writers' side in the ordeal, because they've been getting the short end of a very lucrative stick, but if they don't write the shows... who will? Wait, I believe I just heard opportunity knocking on Lady Fantastic's door! Forget what I said about the writer's strikes! Strike away! Lady Fantastic needs a job!


    4. Did I mention everyone should watch Friday Night Lights?


    Happy New Year, folks, and Happy Viewing.