The Avocado’s Favorite Spider-Man – ROUND 1!
It’s time to sling some webs as the Avocado tries to determine their one and only favorite Spider-Man! Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite Spider-Man – ROUND 1!
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Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament (Winner)
It just wouldn’t stay dead. The Avocado’s Favorite Zombie Movie is Dawn of the Dead (1978). The second installment in George A. Romero’s “Dead” series upped the stakes and only improved upon his modern zombie experience. Romero maintained his ability to entangle social … Continue reading Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament (Winner)
Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament (Final Round)
It’s Romero vs. Romero, Dawn vs. Night in the final round of the Avocado’s Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament. Dawn of the Dead (1978) managed to slay early favorite Shaun of the Dead in a shocking upset. No matter who loses, George A. Romero, the architect … Continue reading Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament (Final Round)
Movie Recap: The Last Starfighter (1984)
Tron meets Star Wars anyone? Alex Rogan wins an arcade game and gets recruited by the Starfighters. The CGI is expensive so he returns to Earth to faff about before the big space finale. The Last Starfighter has likable actors, … Continue reading Movie Recap: The Last Starfighter (1984)
The Avocado’s Favorite Spider-Man – NOMINATIONS
The Avocado must come together to answer the Ultimate Question: who is the best actor to play Spider-Man? Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite Spider-Man – NOMINATIONS
Scene Dissections: The Greasy Strangler
The Greasy Strangler was recommended to me by a friend who has a similar taste in horror films and appreciation for trash cinema. I took his word as bond, though I wouldn’t finally watch this film until about over a … Continue reading Scene Dissections: The Greasy Strangler
Movie Review – Valley Girl (1983)
My friend Miss Self Destruct has been providing me with movie recommendations since October 2019. She’s been helping me fill some holes on my must – see movie list with some overlooked and underrated gems. I got a care package … Continue reading Movie Review – Valley Girl (1983)
Succinct Cinema: The Filmography of Peter Watkins is Radicalism, Personified
Content Warning For: Discussions of violence historical and otherwise, and embeds of disturbing imagery. Before the Blair Witch, before the Cannibal Holocaust and the band Spinal Tap,[footnote]And the rest of Christopher Guest’s career, of course.[/footnote] the scripted, fictionalized use of … Continue reading Succinct Cinema: The Filmography of Peter Watkins is Radicalism, Personified
Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament (Round 5)
They’re back! These are the four zombies that won’t stay dead. 28 Days Later, the loser with the most votes from Round 4, returns from the dead to even out the contenders. Some facts about Round 4: Biggest Slaughter: Night of … Continue reading Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament (Round 5)
WTF ASIA 109: Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
Tales of a small town. Lots of superstition, very little literacy. The pen may be mightier than the sword, but that does not mean much if the writer is a wimpy little weasel of a man. Available in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, … Continue reading WTF ASIA 109: Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
HBO Max Announces the Release of a “Snyder Cut” of Justice League in 2021
#ReleaseTheSnyderCut. Only on HBO Max 2021. @ZackSnyder https://t.co/cfXCK1B6pA pic.twitter.com/hqeA9i7tTL — HBO Max (@hbomax) May 20, 2020 Continue reading HBO Max Announces the Release of a “Snyder Cut” of Justice League in 2021
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (5/19)
Today’s prompt: what is your favorite Part 2? Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (5/19)
Building Entertainment: The Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Frozen II
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. Frozen II
Best “Best Picture” Winner Tournament Results
For 2 weeks, The Avocado has participated on voting which film is the best that ever won the Oscar for Best Picture. 93 films have been voted on by the members of The Avocado community, but only one film can … Continue reading Best “Best Picture” Winner Tournament Results
Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament (Round 4)
They just won’t stay dead! These are the 6 contenders still competing in the Avocado’s Favorite Zombie Tournament. 28 Days Later, the loser with the most votes in Round 3, returns from the dead to even out the contenders. Some facts about … Continue reading Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament (Round 4)
LGBT Movies: Food of Love (2002)
A spoiled teen musician (charmless Kevin Bishop) visits Barcelona with his mother (delightful Juliet Stevenson) and has a fling with an older man (relaxed Paul Rhys). When the boy returns to New York he loses his way. I’d hoped for … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Food of Love (2002)
Da 5 Bloods (A Spike Lee Joint) Trailer Reaction Thread
Best “Best Picture” Winner Tournament Finals
The moment has come. The time to finally decide on which film really decide on which film really is the best “Best Picture” winner of all time. 2 films have endure trials and tribulations of six rounds to get to … Continue reading Best “Best Picture” Winner Tournament Finals
Favorite Zombie Movie (Round 3)
Each of the losers from Rounds 1 and 2 with the most votes have been reanimated for Round 3 of the Avocado’s Favorite Zombie Movie Tournament. This means Day of the Dead and Night of the Comet have returned from the dead. … Continue reading Favorite Zombie Movie (Round 3)
Movie Recap: Hawk the Slayer (1980)
So your brother kills your wife, kills your father and kidnaps a nun. What do you do? If your answer is ‘grab a fist sword and a can of silly string’ then you might appreciate Hawk the Slayer. This 1980 … Continue reading Movie Recap: Hawk the Slayer (1980)
Best “Best Picture” Tournament Semi Finals
We’re close to the end of the road. Four films still remain on claiming the title of “Greatest Best Picture Winner Ever” (as picked by members of the Avocado). But before we start, let’s pour one out to the films … Continue reading Best “Best Picture” Tournament Semi Finals
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