The Dogfather is a new film that ponders that age-old question: what if your dog was secretly an ex-mafioso on the lam? Because how well do you really know your best friend? But even in a film that features a bulldog wearing suits and eating spaghetti (not to mention riding a skateboard, which, let’s face it, seemed a little out of character), the clear stand out is former SNL cast member Chris Parnell.
As much as I loved him as Dr. Leo Spaceman on 30 Rock, this could be his finest role. No one pulls off that informercial style, Gee whiz! accomplishing-regular-tasks-is-hard!-style acting with as much humanity as he does. And at the 1:06 mark, he delivers the line that should take top billing in the next cut of his acting reel:
WIFE: (trying on new ring at the dinner table) “Where did you find it?”
CHRIS PARNELL: (matter-of-factly) “In Sonny’s poop.”
-Thanks to Ryan for the tip
(And, just as a bonus, here’s my favorite Dr. Leo Spaceman moment from 30 Rock — also dog-related, coincidentally):
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wait.. wait… wait… Is this real?
Yeah, is this real? I wouldn’t question it for a second if it starred Judge Reinhold, or Jim Belushi, but Parnell?
So THAT’S what happened to Lisa Loeb
Not exactly, THIS is what happened to Lisa Loeb. *points to crotch
Son of a vondrook, Parnell needs a new agent.
To show respect to the Dogfather you have to kiss his ringworm.
“I knew it was you, Fido, you broke my heart…”
If this is real, I feel like someone should take the script and rub Parnell’s nose in it, then roll it up and swat him with it.
STOP INSULTING THIS FILM! I’M GOING TO WATCH THE SHIT OUT OF THIS AND YOU WILL ALL BE JEALOUS!
YOU’LL RUE THE DAY, I TELL YOU!
Your son is a witch!
Dog Corleone or GTFO
“CHRIS PARNELL’S FINEST ROLE”
Shut your blasphemous whore mouth! Nothing will ever top Cyril Figgis!
So is Snoop gonna have to re-release his 1996 album? Tha Doggfather: Music from and inspired by the motion picture.
“The feel good movie of the year!” – Michael Vick, KPTV-13
Dog Corleone, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your dogloo on the breeding day of your daughter. And may her first pup be a stud.
I like the part where Christian Bale makes a cameo as J. Edgar Woofer.
Well….that does it. I’m making my brother-in-law get me some pot, and I am going to see this movie stoned of my nads.
My favorite dog mafia movie is Goodboys.