Category: Movies
For the discussion of film
Director Profile: Steve McQueen
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… Steve McQueen (not the actor). (Also, … Continue reading Director Profile: Steve McQueen
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/10)
These days there is a lot of hub-bub about live action movies, more specifically animated classics (such as Lilo and Stitch) being turned into ‘live action’ movies (such as Lilo and Stitch), the quotation marks are for movies such as … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/10)
LGBT Movies: To Wong Foo (1995)
Three drag queens take a cross-country road trip. When their car breaks down in a small town, they befriend the local women. I disliked To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar when it premiered. I didn’t understand why the … Continue reading LGBT Movies: To Wong Foo (1995)
Lilo and Stitch Keep Box Office Wick Lit — Weekend Box Office Report for June 6th-June 8th, 2025
Yes, this is late. Please don’t sue me. Continue reading Lilo and Stitch Keep Box Office Wick Lit — Weekend Box Office Report for June 6th-June 8th, 2025
Superman Topic II: Lex Luthor
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 II: Lex Luthor
Public Domain Theater: Beat the Devil (& “The Barnyard Battle”)
A comedy/adventure starring Humphrey Bogart, and a slapstick romp starring Mickey Mouse! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Beat the Devil (& “The Barnyard Battle”)
Director Profile: Kathryn Bigelow
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… Kathryn Bigelow. Highly recommended: Near Dark, … Continue reading Director Profile: Kathryn Bigelow
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/03)
It’s pretty much a given in this day and age that cinematically we live in a franchise friendly world. We can only Marvel at the amount pumped out every year, DC trying to get their movies off the ground, Mario … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/03)
LGBT Movies: But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
Megan follows the rules. She goes to church. She gets good grades. She’s a cheerleader. But her peers realize something she doesn’t. Megan is a lesbian. Her parents quickly ship her off to a conversion camp. There she’ll meet her … Continue reading LGBT Movies: But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
Lilo and Stitch Are Legends — Weekend Box Office Report for May 30th-June 1st, 2025
Bring her back? Not if Stitch has anything to say about it! Continue reading Lilo and Stitch Are Legends — Weekend Box Office Report for May 30th-June 1st, 2025
Superman Topic I: Lois and Clark
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 I: Lois and Clark
The Avocado Movie Club #24: Blood Simple (1984)
“Never point a gun at anyone, unless you mean to shoot him.” Continue reading The Avocado Movie Club #24: Blood Simple (1984)
Late To The Party: Legally Blonde
”If you love Barbie, you should watch Legally Blonde,” Spouse said to me. I’d avoided it because something about the premise set me on edge. Still, it had stood the test of time, and if Spouse had enjoyed it, it … Continue reading Late To The Party: Legally Blonde
Director Profile: Carol Reed
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… Carol Reed. Highly recommended: Night Train … Continue reading Director Profile: Carol Reed
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (05/27)
There are and always have been actors who have a certain gravitas. Those whose involvement in a project cause it to command a certain level of respect. Those who lend credibility just by mere presence and nearness. Gravitas aside sometimes … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (05/27)
Ad Space – Citizen Kane
Is the trailer for “The Greatest Movie of All Time” as great as the movie it advertises? Let’s find out! Continue reading Ad Space – Citizen Kane
The Box Office is in Stitches — Weekend Box Office Report for May 23rd-May 25th, 2025
“Ohana” means MONEY, apparently. Continue reading The Box Office is in Stitches — Weekend Box Office Report for May 23rd-May 25th, 2025
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Spoil Sports
Every choice, every mission, has all led to this. With a full worldwide release today, the (maybe?) last Mission: Impossible film starring Tom Cruise is here, and the thirty year story of this very special character will finally be complete. … Continue reading Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Spoil Sports
“Rogue One” Rewatch Discussion Thread
We’ve watched and discussed all of the masterpiece that was Andor. Now let’s revisit and discuss the film that made it possible: 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Continue reading “Rogue One” Rewatch Discussion Thread
Director Profile: Guillermo del Toro
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… Guillermo del Toro. Highly recommended: The … Continue reading Director Profile: Guillermo del Toro
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