One of the odder aspects of Jean Renoir’s Grand Illusion is its use of honor. One side is very respectful to the other, even if that side is nothing but disrespectful. The odd thing is that the villains are the … Continue reading Honor in Grand Illusion
Since we’re on a new site now, I thought it would be fun to revive the “Combine two movie titles to make a new one” game. For those that haven’t played/weren’t here when I last did it, the rules are … Continue reading Combine Two Movie Titles to Make a New One
One of the most brilliant actors working today is without a doubt Walton Goggins and today is his birthday!! He got his big break as Shane Vandrell on The Shield. He’s absolutely brilliant as one of the dirtiest cops in … Continue reading Scott OT #5: A Walton Goggins LN Thread
Goddammit, not again. Continue reading Scott OT #4: Last Minute Replacement LN Thread
Game Of Thrones has had many, many characters, ranging from instantly likable to “please get eaten by a dragon immediately.” Olly, Robin, and the Sand Snakes are popular choices for most hated character but, for my money, the character that … Continue reading A Problem Like Ramsay-On Game Of Thrones’ Most Odious Character
Which movie villain do you hate the most? Is it a terrible actor, terrible writing, or a combination of both? Don’t worry about repeating an answer either. Continue reading Lamest Movie Villains
(I have a few OT headers that aren’t big enough to justify reposting as is but I’m still proud of nonetheless. So, I’ll be reposting them over as headers!) I’ve been listening to Iggy Pop’s theme to Repo Man a … Continue reading Scott OT #3: Joke With a Microscope LN Thread
Joan Crawford made many great movies in her career and Nicholas Ray’s Johnny Guitar was easily her best one. Crawford stars of Vienna, the proprietor of a successful saloon in the Arizona territory. Emma Small (Mercedes McCambridge) is a local … Continue reading Scott OT #2: Johnny Guitar LN Thread
Since we’re on a new site now, I thought it would be fun to revive the “Combine two movie titles to make a new one” game. For those that haven’t played/weren’t here when I last did it, the rules are … Continue reading Combine Two Movie Titles to Make a New One
(Yes, I’m renumbering my OTs over here. It’s like a comic book relaunch.) The movie Boogie Nights is back in the news, thanks to Mark Wahlberg hoping God can forgive him for starring in it. Yes, playing a porn star … Continue reading Scott OT #1: Boogie Night Thread
What’s your favorite shot in movie history? In can be from a classic or a new favorite. Also, don’t worry about repeating an answer. Continue reading Favorite shots in movie history
The idea that justice in Westerns can only be achieved through violence is one that is supported by all of the Westerns that we’ve watched in class. This doesn’t mean that George Stevens, John Ford, and Clint Eastwood support the … Continue reading Justice in Westerns
One of the biggest questions in movie history is whether The Godfather romanticizes the mafia. Both sides have fair points, but I already know the answer. The plot of The Godfather needs no explaining. Almost everyone knows about the tale … Continue reading Does The Godfather Romanticize the Mafia?
Alfred Hitchcock’s magnum opus Vertigo appears to tell the same story twice. However, there’s a very good and incredibly brilliant reason for this. Before we get to the discussion, we should run through of the plot. After acrophobic cop John … Continue reading Once More With Feeling – The Brilliance Of Vertigo
John Carpenter’s The Thing is widely considered one of the greatest movies ever and with good reason. It’s absolutely brilliant and is has an unrelenting atmosphere. It’s more well-known than the film it’s a remake of Christian Nyby and Howards … Continue reading The Thing From Another World
(I wrote this late last year but, while looking over old pieces to repost over here, I realized this would make a good Scene Dissection. With Martha’s blessing, I’m reposting it here.) Jurassic Park has many great and tense scenes … Continue reading Scene Dissection: Jurassic Park-T-Rex rampage
As I mentioned numerous times last week, I got a chance to see Robert Wiene’s masterpiece The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari in theaters with a live orchestra. It was an amazing experience and I just loved it. The Cabinet Of … Continue reading The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari
(Of the essays I’ve posted on the original Avocado, my M essay was easily the most popular. So, I decided to repost it here.) One of the more interesting things about Fritz Lang’s M is the character of Hans Beckert(played … Continue reading Fritz Lang’s M
I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions that my favorite movie of all time is Raiders Of The Lost Ark. It’s a brilliant action movie with great performances. My favorite scene is the famous swordsman scene. Indy has been fighting several henchman … Continue reading Scene Dissection: Raiders Of The Lost Ark – Swordsman Scene
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