Dog Art Today

Category: Dog Art Movies

  • Cheryl Hines Stars in Roll Over on Lifetime

    I am a big fan of Cheryl Hines. I think she is terrific as Larry David’s wife in Curb Your Enthusiasm.  But now I really admire her courage as an actress in taking on this very disturbing subject in her new Lifetime film Roll Over.   Thank you, Cheryl, for fearless look at what society would rather not see.   Here is the trailer for her upcoming feature…

    The new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm begins September 20 on HBO.

    Hat tip to my friend Allison Heartinger Conner for sending me this link via Funny or Die.

  • Celebrate Dog Art Today’s 2nd Anniversary: Win a Valentino Pug Poster!

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    Win this poster!

    In honor of my blog turning two today, I have a gift for one lucky reader, a Valentino Pug poster.  This amazing prize was generously donated by the producers of Valentino: The Last Emperor, a documentary directed by Matt Tyrnauer that follows the Italian designer for the final two years of his celebrated career.  The film is also billed as a love story about Valentino and his business partner of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.  And, from what I can tell, it is also a story about two men and their love for their five Pugs who jet around the world with them as one big glamorous happy family.

    This poster is now a rare collector's item as they were initially distributed for publicity purposes only, and now have been discontinued.  I think it is a magnificent combination of art, beauty, fashion, history, and dog love.

    If you would like to win it simply tell my why you love Pugs, or why you love Valentino, or why you love both in the comments section below.  On Thursday March, 19, 2009 the contest will end at noon and I will select a winner.  You can enter more than once if you have more than one thought on the subject.

    Valentino: The Last Emperor opens in the following cities:

    NEW YORK CITY – March 18 to 31
    Film Forum
    West Houston Street (W of 6th Ave)
    Buy tickets online at www.filmforum.org

    CHICAGO – March 27 to April 9
    Landmark Century Center Cinema
    2828 North Clark Street (at Diversey)

    Buy tickets online at LandmarkTheaters.com

    SAN FRANCISCO – April 3 to 16

    Opera Plaza Theater
    601 Van Ness Avenue

    Buy tickets online at LandmarkTheaters.com

    LOS ANGELES – April 3 to 16
    Laemmle Sunset 5
    8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood
    Buy tickets online at Laemmle.com

    For more information visit the film's website.

    Thank you Paul Pangman for helping me coordinate this giveaway and Melissa Langer of Pug Notes for putting me in touch with him.  And thank you to all my Dog Art Today readers who make writing this blog so much fun!

    P.S. I was curious about the Pugs' names and left a note on the Valentino Film's Facebook page.  A few months later Giancarlo Giammetti kindly responded: Maude,  Milton,  Molly,  Margot, and  Monty.

    So sweet!

    P.P.S.  Sorry to all my international readers, but this contest is limited to U.S. citizens only.

    Winner Announced:  Congratulations to Jan Glasser.  You have won the Valentino Pug poster.  Thank you everyone who participated for your kind words and clever entries.  But how could I refuse Jan's request:

    I was
    hoping to win the contest for a fundraiser for our silent auction for
    PetFix which is a mobile spay and neuter clinic for low income
    families!!!!!  We are having a hip fashion show/pamper night for women
    and the dogs dress up as well. We sip Dirty Muttini's and Meowie Wowiies
    and it's a blast!Last year,we raised 30,000 all for the animals!  Check
    us out at www.petfixnortheastohio.org Thanks for your consideration!

    Way to pay it forward Jan.  And the fact that I am origianlly from Cleveland sealed the deal.

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  • Marley & Me Urban Poster

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    Why I will not be seeing Marley & Me.  Via Shawn Stiegel's Facebook page.

    Dog Art Today does not condone vandalism or movie spoilers, but I couldn't resist.

  • Elephant and Dog: Best Friends Forever Video

    I think this is the perfect video to start the new year, something funny, poignant, and hopeful as the world around us explodes…


    Via Daily Dachshund and Dog News.  Thanks, Ann!

    P.S. I have installed a new commenting system that allows us to comment via email, track responses and thread posts.  Yes, you have to sign up one time, but after that, no more “captchas” (annoying letter/number codes) to enter.  Please give it a try and let me know what you think.

    ** Fellow bloggers, the new service is calle TypePad Connect.  It is free and compatible with several blogging platforms including Blogger and WordPress.  If you are interested in learning more and/or installing it click here for a helpful video and instructions.

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  • Dog Christmas Video

    A Hungarian dog school made this surprise Christmas video.  Amazing!

    Merry Christmas to all my Dog Art Today readers.  Your support and friendship have been incredible.  Thank you!

    Via All Creatures [Great and Small].

  • Valentino’s Pugs

    A day in the life of the most fabulous Pugs in the world…

    …from the new movie Valentino the Last Emperor directed by Matt Tyrnauer.  Love the one-sheet too…

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    Upcoming screenings.  Become a fan on facebook.

    Related links:

    Win the Valentino Pug poster shown above.  Click here to enter.

    (Click here to see Emmitt the most fabulous Pug in Colorado.)

  • Tribute Video to 9/11 Rescue Dogs

    By DogLover9087 via YouTube.

    View the video tribute I featured last year here. It’s is equally as moving.

  • Dog Rule Fat Book Sneak Peek

    Over the summer, thirteen dog artists, including myself, worked on this collaborative project called Dogs Rule.  On November 15th we are going to auction a copy of this handmade dog art book to benefit A Place to Bark Animal Rescue.  I will have more on this closer to the date, but I just had to share this terrific video that fellow artist Rebecca Collins put together featuring an interview with the project’s mastermind, Jill Beninato.

    In Hollywood we would call it a teaser trailer. Enjoy!

    More details coming soon…

  • Minnie the Magnificent Re-release

    In honor of my father’s birthday, I am re-releasing his blockbuster film, Minnie the Magnificent, starring his beloved Papillon Chihuahua mix, Minnie, performing her astonishing array of tricks. Enjoy!

    Also, Dad, I’ve made you these Minnie business cards so all your fans will be able to find the Minnie The Magnificent website.  
    Here is the proof of them.  There won’t be the grey bar in the middle.

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    Let me know how they turn out. I ordered them from what looks like a very cool printing company in England called Moo.

    Hope you have a Happy Birthday!

    Love, Moira

  • Dog Days by Jeff Scher

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    The New York Times features artist Jeff Scher's spectacular new short film Dog Days on its homepage today.

    Click here to view it.

    Also, all of the images are original paintings available for purchase.  So if you see a beautiful panting dog you just have to have email Jeff right away.  They are already going quickly.