Ghost Town

Ghost Town is a movie with a really confusing plot. It starts with one of the lead guys running into the street and getting run over (this is why there are leash laws, people), but after that it’s like it never happened. Except some of the people ignore him, including his mate. But not the other lead guy, who also wants to mate with her… I don’t know. At some point I stopped trying to understand. But that’s not important. What is important is that the female both males are looking to mate with (as is a third guy, so she’s definitely in heat) owns a noble Great Dane named Leonard, played by two very talented thespians named Phoenix and Jazz. And how do I know that? Because their names are in the credits. German Shepherds may get the action jobs and Golden Labs may be the tear-jerkers, but it turns out the Danes’ union is the only one with a contractual clause to get credit. Hooray! Not that it’s all about the credit, mind you, but it’s nice to see a little love on the screen. Anyway, in this movie Leonard is the rock for the female, the one guy who isn’t trying to mate with her (fixed, I assume), a solid friend waiting at home and willing to forgive all kinds of indignities (bath? tooth-brushing?) to keep her entertained. Another fine depiction of canine bonhomie. And as for Phoenix and Jazz -- if you guys are reading this I’d love an autographed headshot.