Cruella (2021) Spoiler Space
If you know that batshit insane plot point, you’ll know why this deserves its own Spoiler Space. Continue reading Cruella (2021) Spoiler Space
Category: Movies
For the discussion of film
Spoil Sport – A Quiet Place II Discussion Thread
Shhhhh! We are discussing A Quiet Place II here. Just don’t make too much noise or the alien creatures will find us and probably eat us. Continue reading Spoil Sport – A Quiet Place II Discussion Thread
Post Millennial Malaise 18: Lions for Lambs
In Which There’s a Lesson to be Learned One of the truisms of film watching is as follows: the greatest sin a movie can commit is not to be bad, but to be boring. While truisms tend to be overly … Continue reading Post Millennial Malaise 18: Lions for Lambs
WTF ASIA 162: Peepli Live (2010)
So, if “bought the farm” means died, then what does “is about to have the farm confiscated” mean? Available in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. Also Einthusan. Approximately 109-110 minutes. Natha Das Manekpuri … Continue reading WTF ASIA 162: Peepli Live (2010)
The Discount Spinner Rack: SON OF THE MASK (2005)
Dancing babies, murderous dogs, and Alan Cumming– oh my! Come take a look at possibly the most disappointing comedy sequel of all time… and brother, that is SAYING something! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: SON OF THE MASK (2005)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (5/25)
Today’s bonus prompt: movies ruined by the ending Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (5/25)
LGBT Movie: Peter’s Friends (1992)
Stephen Fry invites Kenneth Branagh, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton and Emma Thompson to a miserable party. Branagh coaxes dreadful performances from his talented cast. Peter’s Friends wants to mix the angst of The Big Chill with the broad … Continue reading LGBT Movie: Peter’s Friends (1992)
Marvel Studios’ Eternals Teaser Trailer Reaction Thread
Box Office: May 21-23
Slow weekend is slow is the way to summarize what happened with this release weekend at the box office. With not much in the way of new actually out in it, and the smaller subset of theatergoers out there having … Continue reading Box Office: May 21-23
Late to the Party 2021 2nd Half
The idea for the discussion is simple, once a week a volunteer (or volunteers) will do a write up on an older piece of media that they are digesting for the very first time. So here’s the link to signup … Continue reading Late to the Party 2021 2nd Half
Spoiler Space: Army of The Dead
Do love mountains of gore? Explosions of violence? Tough talking grunts? Big heists? And all in one movie! Than you might have enjoyed Zack Snyder’s latest zombie opus Army of the Dead. Yes it might be a blatant rip of Aliens, yes Snyder give … Continue reading Spoiler Space: Army of The Dead
Post Millennial Malaise 17: In The Valley of Elah
In Which it’s David V. Goliath The film landscape of the mid 2000’s is haunted. A specter looms over Hollywood and many a different production shrug underneath its shadow. There is a dark and ominous force that creeps into the … Continue reading Post Millennial Malaise 17: In The Valley of Elah
WTF ASIA 161: The Classified File (2015)
Why do kidnappings have to be so complicated? Available in Canada, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. Approximately 107 minutes. It is just another morning in 1978, and no one is happy. Little Eun-joo gets yelled at by her … Continue reading WTF ASIA 161: The Classified File (2015)
Dear Evan Hansen: Trailer Reaction Thread
Yesterday a polarizing trailer dropped for a polarizing musical: Dear Evan Hansen. Ben Platt was mocked for reprising the teen role he originated in 2015. But there’s more to analyze in the trailer. It reveals all the major plot points. … Continue reading Dear Evan Hansen: Trailer Reaction Thread
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (5/18)
Today’s bonus prompt: the home box office experience Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (5/18)
Box Office: May 14-16
The latest round of box office numbers have come in and we’re getting another look at how theaters are performing. With more and more of them opening back up now, availability is less of an issue – though we’re seeing … Continue reading Box Office: May 14-16
The Classic Film Thread: Edith Head’s Hollywood
In the last thread, we learned how Head made her way from high school language teacher to an ascendant star in the world of costume design through a combination of luck and hard work. Continue reading The Classic Film Thread: Edith Head’s Hollywood
WTF ASIA 160: Explosion (2017)
Sometimes, life can just blow up in your face. Available in the United States…really? Is that it? Well, that is more than other movies, I guess. Anyways, perhaps a few other countries. Approximately 106 minutes. Shortly after Zhao Xudong was born, … Continue reading WTF ASIA 160: Explosion (2017)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (5/11)
Today’s bonus prompt: movie props Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (5/11)
LGBT Movies: Dona Herlinda and Her Son (1985)
Doña Herlinda has a successful son with a considerate boyfriend. But they live in a conservative community and need to keep up appearances. Can Doña find a solution? Doña Herlinda and Her Son blends family melodrama with camp farce. The … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Dona Herlinda and Her Son (1985)
Late to the Party: Conan the Barbarian
A Late to the Party review of Conan the Barbarian’s original stories, comics and movie. Continue reading Late to the Party: Conan the Barbarian