For the discussion of film
We’ve been heavy here with blockbusters as of late, but what of the other distinctly summer type film, the charming indie crowd-pleaser. They pop up every year at Sundance and then get moderate releases in the summer, always hoping to … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
Even as the country continues on the fast train to fascism, we at The Avocado are staying focused on what’s really important — Oscar snubs from before most of us were born! And maybe it’s appropriate that Solaris took the big … Continue reading Snubbies: 1972 Results/1971 Nominations
Lets just remake all the goddamn movies shall we? I encourage the dumbest possible suggestions for remaking The Last Jedi or the Holiday Special or A New Hope or whatever. Continue reading Make Star Wars Great Again: Avocado Edition
Like so many of you, I watched Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood growing up just like my father before me. I wish I could more eloquently write about my experiences with the show, but most of my watching came when my mind … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
There are few things we as humans can agree on more than “dinosaurs are awesome”. Sure, the whole feathers on dinosaurs thing took a bit away from there cool factor, but that just led to the discovery that birds may … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated 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 … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Lilo & Stitch
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (From Box Office Mojo): Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Incredibles 2 Ocean’s 8 Tag Deadpool 2 I’m back, sort of. The public once again turned out for the hope that a good Jurassic Park sequel was possible, although … Continue reading Box Office – June 22 – 24, 2018
The 2018 film Love, Simon follows the journey of a gay teen who is blackmailed by a bully. To protect his secret Simon throws his friends under the bus. In return Simon is outed, overcomes adversity and is rewarded with … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Teen Male Protagonists
It’s time for another round of Muppet Casting, where we take a famous movie and ask, if Jim Henson’s Muppets made their own version of it (in the vein of The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island), which Muppets … Continue reading Muppet Casting – Jurassic Park
Hey, y’all. Y’all like A Bug’s Life? Well, this movie is sort of like that, but with more people and fewer bugs. Available on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu, and Youtube. Approximately 207 minutes. Note: I originally posted this almost four years ago. I do … Continue reading WTF ASIA 10: Seven Samurai (1954)
What in the name of dinosaurs did I just watch? Continue reading Spoil Sport – Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom
After The Exorcist, the film, came out in 1973, studios and filmmakers were in a mad rush to capitalize on its success. If you look at any given horror title from ’73 through to about ’76, it might have to … Continue reading Something Evil (1972) – Steven Spielberg’s Forgotten Horror Movie
In an Oscar year dominated by The Godfather, plenty of deserving films were pushed to the side… including a few performances from The Godfather! While we’re on the subject, Diane Keaton was nominated in both Lead and Supporting Actress, which I didn’t … Continue reading 1972 Snubby Awards: The Voting
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated 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 … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Pixar Edition. Monsters, Inc.
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (From Box Office Mojo): Incredibles 2 Ocean’s 8 Tag Solo: A Star Wars Story Deadpool 2 With $182.6M, Incredibles 2 exceeded all expectations, opening not like a long-awaited animated sequel (cf. previous animated opening weekend champ … Continue reading Box Office: June 15-17, 2018
It’s time for another round of Muppet Casting, where we take a famous movie and ask, if Jim Henson’s Muppets made their own version of it (in the vein of The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island), which Muppets … Continue reading Muppet Casting: Indiana Jones
I may not know much about India, but I know that quite a lot of it is hot. Yes, even hotter than the summer that is descending upon me. Sure, maybe not in the snowy mountains, but elsewhere. And air … Continue reading WTF ASIA 9: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Fresh off possibly their best film in years and an increasingly rare original film at that, it was time for Pixar to return to the warm comfort zone of sequels to beloved properties. But this time it was different, for not only … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Incredibles 2
Outside of an intro sequence, Yeon-Sang-ho’s Train To Busan doesn’t give its game away. An overworked funds manager named Seok-woo (Gong Yoo) lives in the city with his mother. His work has consumed him so much that he’s estranged from … Continue reading Made Overseas: Train To Busan (2016)
When people point to critic ratings scaring away audiences from certain films, I am quick to point out how many films I wouldn’t have ared see if it wasn’t for their reputation. A couple weeks ago we took a look at … Continue reading Movie Reviews: First Reformed (2018)
Max von Sydow seems to be the biggest snub of ’73, as he’s the only choice (besides Best Cast) to get more than 10 votes. He had 15 in Best Snubbed Supporting Actor, more than double closest competitor Christopher Lee. … Continue reading Snubby Awards: 1973 Results/1972 Voting
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