Connery: The Final Four
Well, my team lost, so I guess we can get back to this. 2 Brutal Battles were held in Rounds 3 and 4, and they went back and forth during the past few days. In the end, one Top Seed … Continue reading Connery: The Final Four
Category: Movies
For the discussion of film
Movie Review: Promising Young Woman (2020)
When we first meet Cassie Thomas (Carey Mulligan), she’s supposedly drunk in a club, getting taken home by a man she’s never met before. As you’ve probably seen in the trailers, she is not intoxicated and the man with ill … Continue reading Movie Review: Promising Young Woman (2020)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/23)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your place to discuss film with your fellow commenters! This month, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fargo. This dark comedy about crime in the frozen North won directors Joel and Ethan Coen their … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/23)
LGBT Movies: Consenting Adult (1985)
Consenting Adult aired on ABC on February 4, 1985. Marlo Thomas and Martin Sheen reject their son (Top Gun’s Barry Tubb) when he comes out. Cue earnest monologues and screaming arguments. This TV-drama hasn’t aged as well as similar works … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Consenting Adult (1985)
The Phantom Empire, Chapter Six: “Disaster From The Skies”
Welcome one and all to The Phantom Empire, now written on time instead of a few hours late! After last week got me tired of this serial due to its long, pointless wheel-spinning and lack of Pete-Oscar first date scenes, … Continue reading The Phantom Empire, Chapter Six: “Disaster From The Skies”
The Classic Film Thread: Early Color in Film
To understand color in film, we have to first understand a little bit about how color works. I’ll try and make this as brief and as simple as possible, as this is a topic that can get into eye-glazingly boring and dense territory with terrific speed. Continue reading The Classic Film Thread: Early Color in Film
Film Review: White Lie
Katie is faking it, but that’s hardly a spoiler. In another film that might be the central twist, but it’s printed in bold type right the on the website for White Lie. That title tells the audience precisely what to … Continue reading Film Review: White Lie
Post Millennial Malaise 10: The Bourne Supremacy
In Which the Camera Starts Shaking In 2002 three action espionage movies graced theaters: Die Another Day, xXx, and The Bourne Identity. While both Bond and Cage duked it out to be the coolest, hippest, and “not your daddiest” of the spies, it was … Continue reading Post Millennial Malaise 10: The Bourne Supremacy
Connery – The Elite Eight
The Movie that I thought would be going up against Obvious Winner Indiana Jones… is gone. The Rock lost to, of all things, the original Highlander by just 2 votes. 34 – 32. You all surprised me! (Incidentally, The Rock … Continue reading Connery – The Elite Eight
WTF ASIA 152: Dooman River (2010)
“You and I are not so different” said no character in this movie about a small Korean-Chinese town dealing with North Koreans passing through. Available in Australia, Canada, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 92 minutes…or 88 minutes on Amazon … Continue reading WTF ASIA 152: Dooman River (2010)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/16)
Today’s prompt: guilty pleasure films Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/16)
The Phantom Empire, Part 5- “Beneath the Earth”
And so we begin The Phantom Empire! Approximately eight hours late. I originally posted these Monday at 1 PM, but having fully gone off schedule this week, I have decided to commit to a different schedule. In true Gene Autry … Continue reading The Phantom Empire, Part 5- “Beneath the Earth”
LGBT Movies: Kiss Me, Guido (1997)
He’s straight! He’s gay! They’re roommates! Crazy, right? But wait, there’s more. The straight guy’s Sicilian! I thought Kiss Me Guido would focus on their odd couple friendship. But focus is not the script’s strong suit. It gets distracted by … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Kiss Me, Guido (1997)
93rd Academy Award Nominations LIVE Discussion Thread
Good morning one and all, and welcome to The Avocado’s annual Academy Award nominations live discussion thread! One (very tumultuous) year after Parasite made history, we’re looking at what should easily be the most diverse set of nominations in Oscars … Continue reading 93rd Academy Award Nominations LIVE Discussion Thread
Zack Snyder’s Justice League Discussion Thread
Will Awkwardman and The Floosh resolve their differences? Can Wander Yeoman find her way? Is Cybird the hero we need? Will Spooperman and Buttmin save Mortha? How does Joe Kir fit into all this? Zack Snyder’s Justice League premieres Thursday, … Continue reading Zack Snyder’s Justice League Discussion Thread
The Avocado’s Favorite Needle Drop Tournament – Nominations
I was laughing at the Snyder Cut trailer’s use of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, when I thought to myself…what are the actual BEST needle drops in film and television? You can help us find out! Nominate your needle drop of choice … Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite Needle Drop Tournament – Nominations
Post Millennial Malaise 09: xXx
In Which it’s Time to Enter the Xander Xone In 1995 ESPN brought the world the first X Games. An annual competition to highlight the world of so called extreme/action sports. These were trials of skill that skipped the average … Continue reading Post Millennial Malaise 09: xXx
WTF ASIA 151: All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)
Kids these days with their internet and their obsessions. Available in Australia, Canada, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 146 minutes. Just a bit of warning. This movie uses flashing white lights to denote typing. It … Continue reading WTF ASIA 151: All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/9)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread! Talk about films you’d recommend, get recommendations from fellow commenters, and chat about movies you’ve seen recently. March is Women’s History Month. Yesterday was International Women’s Day. I was struggling for an appropriate prompt. … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/9)
The Road to the 93rd Oscars, Part II: Final Nomination Predictions
After a slow start, Oscars season is now well underway. So well underway, in fact, that nominations are in a week! With that in mind, I’m offering up my final predictions for this year’s nominations. It wouldn’t be “The Road … Continue reading The Road to the 93rd Oscars, Part II: Final Nomination Predictions
LGBT Movies: All the Queen’s Men (2001)
All the Queen’s Men is a film at war with itself. It’s 1944 and three British spies are tasked with stealing a German Enigma machine. Breaking the Enigma’s military codes could turn the tide of World War II. The factory … Continue reading LGBT Movies: All the Queen’s Men (2001)