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or the Commodification of Backstage Narratives. There is a distinct trajectory at work in the evolution of narratives surrounding the notions of the “magic of movie-making,” what could be otherwise considered the cinematic equivalent of Künstlerroman, or most simply the … Continue reading Succinct Cinema: Lost in a Full Tilt Boogie
The Set follows the coming of age of an Australian artist. He romances a nice woman and a cruel man. Both relationships are diluted by a sprawling screenplay filled with underwritten characters and subplots. The melodrama, camp and copious nudity give … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The Set (1970)
Welcome to this special retrospective music-posting feature! The gimmick is simple — each week, you may post your favorite 25 (or whatever) albums of a given year. We’re starting with 2000 and moving forward through time, working our way to … Continue reading Albums By The Year: 2002
I had a lot of fun last night last night making people guess what movie I was thinking of based on several clues. It was recommended that I make it its own thread. Here’s one of my sets of clues … Continue reading Guess a movie based on clues
Fight and you may die. Run and you’ll live — at least a while. And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, … Continue reading WTF ASIA 100: Heneral Luna (2015)
Today’s prompt: What was the most successful attempt at changing the genders for the roles in film? Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/24)
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business of … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Films of the Walt Disney Studio. John Carter
Can a homophobic film from 1957 look gay friendly in 2020? Sorta. In Germany’s The Third Sex a mother “rescues” her sensitive son from his gay best friend by setting him up with her maid. The parents treat homosexuals like … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The Third Sex (1957)
In Which, “I Forgot the Opening Line.” The MGM lion does not roar at the beginning of Brewster McCloud. No instead the iconic image spouts off the above statement. It’s the first sign that we’re not in for a typical … Continue reading Weird, Overlooked, Wonderful 01: Brewster McCloud
Uh…so…you know about Narendra Modi, right? The current Prime Minister of India? Quite controversial? Considered very anti-Muslim? Thought to have helped instigate and encourage the Gujarat Riots on 2002? Well, this movie is about that last part. Well, it is … Continue reading WTF ASIA 99: Parzania (2005)
Watch Peter Parker learn that “with great power comes no responsibility” in the vapid, overstuffed blockbuster that killed Sony’s Spider-Man franchise! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (2014)
In Which the World is Both Beautiful and Strange While talking about a film in my last series of articles (Millennial Malaise) I noted that that the series was less about elevating work, than it was about noting certain aesthetic … Continue reading Weird, Overlooked, Wonderful: an Introduction
The Weekly Movie Thread asks: What is your favorite movie of the year 2000? Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/17)
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business of … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Walden Films Edition. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
While we’re in the midst of a situation where some people are going about things as normal and others are avoiding people altogether, a depressed box office weekend was no surprise. Particularly once the major chains started limiting audience sizes … Continue reading Box Office: March 6-8
The game, as they say, has changed. Continue reading Long Range Oracle — What the Heck Happens Next?
What would you do when faced with impending death? Would you cower in terror? Or would you kick death in the nuts, steal its gun, and demand its money? Also known as Grandma Gangsters. Available online. Approximately 109 minutes. Jung-Ja, Young-Hee, and … Continue reading WTF ASIA 98: Twilight Gangsters (2010)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread! Today’s prompt: who is the best director in an acting role? Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/10)
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Sky High.
