Movies
The 1974 sleeper hit “Benji,” which spawned four theatrical sequels, a series and several TV specials and cameo film appearances for the lovable title pooch, receives its inevitable reboot from Netflix and writer-director Brandon Camp, son of “Benji” creator Joe Camp.
March 15, 2018
Company Town
Netflix is hoping to learn some new tricks from an old dog.
Dec. 16, 2017
Entertainment & Arts
Benji is back and Disney’s got him.
March 20, 1987
Thirty years after the family-friendly franchise began, ‘Benji Off the Leash!’ takes it in a preachy direction.
Aug. 20, 2004
Parents, take warning: Let your very little children see “Benji the Hunted” (Metro in Westwood and then citywide Friday) at your own peril.
June 17, 1987
“No Man’s Land” (opening Friday at selected theaters) is such a modest, low-key thriller that you’re caught up in it long before you realize it.
Oct. 22, 1987
California
The California State Assembly has rejected a bill to guarantee Benji the dog, Morris the cat and their professional colleagues comfortable retirement when their movie and television days are over.
June 29, 1987
Archives
Read Sheila Benson’s 1982 review of the comedy “My Favorite Year,” starring Peter O’Toole.
Oct. 2, 1982
From our “Why would you keep THAT a secret?”
Perhaps it’s time your best friend went to work for you.
Jan. 26, 1989