For the discussion of film
A hilarious private eye spoof starring Bob Hope, and an also-hilarious cartoon romp starring Bugs Bunny! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: My Favorite Brunette (& “The Case of the Missing Hare”)
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 9: Favorite Word Or Phrase
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 8: Coolest Thing You Own
Director Deep Dive is a chronological look into a director’s filmography to see how they and their works grow and change. Throughout their career, critics have often accused the Coens of being indifferent or downright malicious to their characters. It … Continue reading Director Deep Dive: A Serious Man
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 7: Scientists and Academic Figures
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 6: Puzzles & Wordgames
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Robert Wise. Highly recommended: The Day … Continue reading Director Profile: Robert Wise
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 5: Seasons & Holidays
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your place on the Avocado to discuss films with your fellow commenters. Want to make a recommendation? Looking for recommendations? Want to share your opinions of movies, both new and classic? Traditionally, most animated … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/5)
This fall Netflix premiered two queer biopics. Rustin focuses on the year 1963 as Bayard Rustin co-organizes the March on Washington. Maestro follows the three-decade romance of Leonard and Felicia Montealegre Bernstein. The history is important. The people are interesting. … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Rustin & Maestro (2023)
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 4: Sweet, Sour, Or Savory?
The weekend totals for December 1st through December 3rd, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce (AMC) 2,539 theaters, Fri $11.7M Sat $6M Sun $4.3M 3-day $22M/Wk 1 2.) Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (LG) 3,691 (-85) theaters Fri $4.1M … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For December 1st – 3rd
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 3: Magazines
This is your chance to talk about Toho’s latest Godzilla film that has critics and fans raving like nuclear radiated beasts. Continue reading Godzilla Minus One Spoiler Space
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 2: Plants & Flowers
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 1: Fashion!
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 30: Pirates!
Every year, I embark on my Hallmark journey. It’s been a long arduous…FIVE YEARS?! I’ve been doing this for five years, which says a lot about the trajectory of my life. Some years have been leaner than others when it … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2023 Recap: Part 1
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 29: Fictional Athletes
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Robert Zemeckis. Highly recommended: Back to … Continue reading Director Profile: Robert Zemeckis
