For the discussion of film
If you haven’t come to Captain Video’s Sunday evening Tutturu screenings, I highly recommend them. We watch a series of educational shorts and early 20th century public domain films, and they’re usually a mix of fun, boring, and fairly educational! … Continue reading The Phantom Empire, Part 1: “The Singing Cowboy”
Do you hate morning shows? Do you hate Hallmark? Then you should steer clear of this film. Otherwise, come right on in. This time we’re watching Good Morning Christmas! Synopsis: Two squabbling TV hosts are sent to a festive small … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Good Morning Christmas! Recap/Review
Ah, for that brief time some of us thought Cool World was the place to live in, or Who’s Hunting Roger Rabbit. The real world and the animated world collide! Today’s question delves into the realm of all the worlds that you … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Challenge Day 15: The Animated World You’d Live In
It’s official: on March 18th, we’ll live in a society.Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Official Trailer | HBO Max – YouTube Discuss the raw EDGE here. Superman’s wearing, if possible, an even darker outfit! Jared Leto looks like he just … Continue reading Zack Snyder’s Justice League:Official HBO MAX Trailer
The lack of romance is one of the things that drove me away from animation in my youth and into the warm embrace of anime. Things have gotten better since and we’ve seen far more well-realized relationships brought into animation, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Challenge Day 14: Your Favorite Animation Romance
While Disney was largely synonymous with animation in the West for decades until Pixar came along, there were other studios and folks producing things as well – and especially outside of the United States. For this challenge, we’re expanding things … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Challenge Day 13: Your Favorite Eurasian Animation Film
While Disney was largely synonymous with animation in the West for decades until Pixar came along, there were other studios and folks producing things as well. One of the more well-known ones was Don Bluth, who worked as writer, director, … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Challenge Day 12: Your Favorite Don Bluth Film
In Which We Explore The Infinite Abyss This week I am going to propose a hypothesis. Let’s call it the quirk equation. A way to to quantify certain cinematic entries that use cutesy affectation, or twee-ness, to attain their goals. … Continue reading Post Millennial Malaise 05: Garden State
The folks at Pixar have had a really great run of films since the debut of Toy Story changed how a lot of people felt about CG animation and we’ve seen fantastic growth in the medium overall since then. It’s helped … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Challenge Day 11: Your Favorite Pixar Film
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I bring you a musical film from the master of romance…uh…Takashi Miike…erm…yeah! Available in Canada, the United Kingdom, and maybe a few other countries. Theoretically…It is available online in the United States, but JustWatch is being a liar. Approximately 134 … Continue reading WTF ASIA 147: For Love’s Sake (2012)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your home on the Avocado to discuss, recommend, and discover films! This year marks the 50th anniversary of two titans of the blaxploitation genre. Sweet Sweetback’s Baadassssss Song is considered by many to be … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/9)
When we didn’t have much in the way of superhero films of the live-action variety, fans managed by animation, through direct-to-video movies and the few TV series we got here and there over the years that featured the usual characters. … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Challenge Day 9: Favorite Superhero Film
I started this re-watch a while back but stopped before Endgame came out. I had intended to keep going with them but kind of forgot. Anyway, almost two years later, here’s Endgame Title: Avengers: Endgame Director: Anthony and Joe Russo Writer(s): Christopher … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Three Rewatch. Avengers: Endgame
Time is ticking. #OldTheMovie⏳ pic.twitter.com/ta3Pz7AtZG — Old (@oldthemovie) February 7, 2021 Continue reading Old Trailer Reaction Thread (An M. Night Joint)
We all look for different things when it comes to the animated features that we enjoy and some directors deliver on that better than others. Action may be in the wheelhouse for some but emotional connectivity is what drives others … Continue reading 30 Day Animation Challenge Day 7: Favorite Animation Director
Welcome to Public Domain Theater, your home for the wonderful world of films that have (in the United States, at least) fallen into the public domain, and are free for everyone to see! Our film this go around stars Basil … Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (& “The Eleventh Hour”)
The 2021 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations were announced today. Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture “Da 5 Bloods” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” “Minari” “One Night in Miami” “Trial of the Chicago 7” Outstanding Performance by a … Continue reading SAG Nominations – Reaction Thread
In Which This Review Presupposes When you talk about American film in the 90’s you have to talk about the indie boom. How studios like Miramax and directors like Tarantino, Linklater, and Kevin Smith radically shifted what was seen as … Continue reading Post Millennial Malaise 04: The Royal Tenenbaums
Maybe it is true that if you can make it here, then you can make it anywhere. But what if you cannot make it here? Available in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 127 minutes. … Continue reading WTF ASIA 146: Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
Good morning, everyone. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and ninety Europeans are pretending that musicals are still regularly made in Hollywood. All awards shows are dumb, but I have special affection for the Golden Globes, the dumbest … Continue reading Golden Globes 2021 Nominations Thread!
Bonus prompt: best end credits Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/2)
