Say That Again? — Weekend Box Office Report for July 25th-July 27th, 2025
Was it a FANTASTIC weekend? Continue reading Say That Again? — Weekend Box Office Report for July 25th-July 27th, 2025
Category: Movies
For the discussion of film
The Avocado Movie Club #28: Local Hero (1983)
“Oldsen, I could grow to love this place.” Continue reading The Avocado Movie Club #28: Local Hero (1983)
Fantastic Four: First Steps Spoiler Space
Well, you’ve watched it, and you can’t unwatch it. Discuss to your heart’s content here, where spoilers abound. You have been warned! “Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must … Continue reading Fantastic Four: First Steps Spoiler Space
Director Profile: Jacques Rivette
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Jacques Rivette. Highly recommended: Out 1, … Continue reading Director Profile: Jacques Rivette
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (07/22)
This week sees the Smurfs returning to theatres for another go at it while Superman continues to fly high. I will not be commenting too much on the viability or quality of Smurf franchise movies because instead I was thinking … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (07/22)
Hallmark Christmas: Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion
To celebrate the non-occasion of Christmas in July, Hallmark has blessed us with FOUR films that are connected. A mini Hallmark cinematic universe, if you will. Basically, four single friends run a gift wrapping business that is busy all year … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion
Superman Knows What You Did Last Summer — Weekend Box Office Report for July 18th-July 20th, 2025
Also, the Smurfs got Smurfed! Continue reading Superman Knows What You Did Last Summer — Weekend Box Office Report for July 18th-July 20th, 2025
The July 20 Day Thread of Diana Rigg
Dame Diana Rigg, star of stage and screen, was born on this day in 1938 in Doncaster, England. The actor got her start on stage, performing in Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle in 1957. Two years later she joined the … Continue reading The July 20 Day Thread of Diana Rigg
Spaceballs: The Second Look
The year was 1990, and the local boy scout troop was having it’s annual all-nighter. The night where they book the local school and run a marathon of movies/gym time and everyone attempts to stay up all night. Many movies … Continue reading Spaceballs: The Second Look
Director Profile: King Vidor
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… King Vidor. Highly recommended: The Big … Continue reading Director Profile: King Vidor
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (07/15)
A few weeks ago while at work I stepped out for a coffee. Luckily we have a like cafe/kitchen in our building and while the coffee is not what I would refer to as good, or even desireable, it is … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (07/15)
Movie Review: Materialists (2025)
Celine Song’s film, Materialists, contrasts a formula romcom with a bleak satire. Dakota Johnson plays a cynical New York matchmaker. She’s boiled her job down to a math equation. She rattles off peoples’ weights, heights, ages and incomes with the … Continue reading Movie Review: Materialists (2025)
Superman Buries the Competition — Weekend Box Office Report for July 11th-July 13th, 2025
The 7/13 Day Thread Wishes It Could Fly Like Superman
I had forgotten all about this song, but it’s one of the Kinks’ best. Quite appropriate this weekend, I think. Continue reading The 7/13 Day Thread Wishes It Could Fly Like Superman
The Avocado Movie Club #27: Demonlover (2002)
“No one sees anything. Ever. They watch… But they don’t understand.”
Continue reading The Avocado Movie Club #27: Demonlover (2002)
Superman: Spoiler Space
My friends, dear hearts and gentle people; let us come together to talk about the Superman that is hitting screens this week. As the next few days roll around, more and more people will have the opportunity to see it, … Continue reading Superman: Spoiler Space
Second Look: Man of Steel
Second Look is still taking sign-ups for the rest of 2025! Do you have a piece of media or pop culture you want to revisit? Take a second look! Man of Steel is a study in contrasts. It has some … Continue reading Second Look: Man of Steel
Director Profile: Don Siegel
Scott’s desire to tell people what movies to watch knows no bounds. He’s decided to create a series on here devoted to profiling directors and creating guides to their films. This week’s director is… Don Siegel. Highly recommended: Invasion of … Continue reading Director Profile: Don Siegel
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (07/08)
I am speaking to you today from the not too distant past (mid-Juneish). You see I am on vacation this week and by the time you read this I will be either enjoying fine art, the Lion King, or if … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (07/08)
The Box Office, Uh, Finds a Way — Weekend Box Office Report for July 4th-July 6th, 2025
Superman Topic V: “Look Up”
In the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman, I’m writing a series of short essays about what I think are the important things I feel ought to be in a Superman movie. Or at least, this one. Not every Supe movie … Continue reading Superman Topic V: “Look Up”
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