For the discussion of film
All my funny movies haven’t aged well. At least, that’s what it feels like. I went through my teens in the 80s when the comedies were for many at their peak, what with SNL alum from the 70s finding a … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 14: Funniest. Movie. Ever.
Welcome back, friends. I bring you another Hallmark classic titled Crown for Christmas. If you’ve read these recaps before, you know one of my most hated tropes is the American heroine who marries royalty from a nondescript country that just … Continue reading Hallmark’s Christmas in July: Crown for Christmas Recap/Review
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. The Incredible Journey
Julie Andrews and Ann-Margaret play the disapproving mothers of a gay couple (Hugh Grant and Zeljko Ivanek). Zeljko’s dying of AIDS so the women go on a road trip to visit them. Cue fights, tears, and some very large wigs. … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Our Sons (1991)
I was a little too young to see Fahrenheit 9/11 when it first came out, but I still remember how massive the impact around the film … Continue reading Late To The Party: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)
Way back in the day, growing up in the ‘burbs in the early 80s as a teenager, you only had a few choices for watching movies at home. You had whatever was broadcast on the half dozen channels you had, … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 13: The Movie That Scared You The Most
Today’s question is one that was originally split but is one that I’m bringing together with a couple of variables in how it can be answered. With gender being a focal point of discussion, we don’t want to get too … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 12: Your Favorite Performance By An Actor
This is one of those pieces that’s just damn hard to write because it really means admitting it. I grew up on the original trilogy and it’s what got me into, well, everything. Comics, SF novels, movies, LaserDisc, and all … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 11: A Sequel You Wish Wasn’t Made
Death is very common when it comes to some of the most popular films out there as that kind of hook or moment can help to really cement a film. Some handle it better than others, some resonate with us … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 10: An Unforgettable Movie Death
As we leave the oeuvre of One Time Oscar Winner, let’s meet our next contender, TWO time Oscar Winner Denzel Washington. One of our most consistent box office stars, Denzel has been giving intense, exciting work since the mid 80’s … Continue reading Denzel: Round One
I hate to use the word hate, but you get the point. There are a lot of very popular and beloved films out there that just don’t click for you. And you feel like the outsider with the way you … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 9: A Beloved Movie You Dislike
The results are in, and they weren’t even close! In 4th Place, we have: The Rock, getting 17 votes against…. Our 3rd Place Winner, Face / … Continue reading Cage Match: The Results
This week’s movie is about…erm…people smugglers. And if that doesn’t get you interested then…I…uh…will hold off on mentioning the other issue. Available in Australia, Canada, France, the United States, and maybe a few other countries. Approximately 111 minutes. Kang Jeol-joo … Continue reading WTF ASIA 116: Sea Fog (2014)
When this challenge come up in my list to work on, I’ll admit I struggled a bit. Not because there aren’t great quotes – I included a video from Cinefix that has a hundred of them below – but because … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 8: Your Favorite Movie Quote Or Dialogue
Today’s prompt: What is your favorite time-travel scenario in film? Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (7/7)
Hey, everybody! Christmas in July is here! Unfortunately, due to many ongoing issues, there’s no new movie premiere. However, that just means that I’ll get to cover a selection of them sweet sweet Hallmark classics. Today, we’re looking at Snow … Continue reading Hallmark’s Christmas in July: Snow Bride Recap/Review
There’s always that one character that you connect with better than anyone else. One that kind of speaks to you in a way that surprises, makes you almost feel heard. And, admittedly, that character can change over the years as … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 7: Your Favorite Movie Character
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. Almost Angels
Everybody loves The Matrix. The surprise smash hit of Spring 1999 rode a wave of leather jackets, nu-metal, and your older brother saying “what if… life… was the real simulation?” into $465.3 million dollars at the box office and four Oscar wins. … Continue reading Late to the Party: The Matrix Trilogy
The topic of the day today is one you can answer two-fold since both are often quite different things. Even within a community of really big movie consumers and fans, there are things that you just never get around to … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Day 6: A Classic Or Huge Movie You’ve Not Seen
And It all comes down to this. You Liked Your Crazy Cage, You loved Your Action Cage, but mostly You really, REALLY loved your Comic Cage, as the final two in contention could be considered his finest comedic work. … Continue reading Cage Match: The FINAL Cage Match.
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