New Promo Art Reveals That C-3P0 is Probably Going to Kill Everyone in Episode IX
Oh, and the Knights of Ren look pretty sweet. Continue reading New Promo Art Reveals That C-3P0 is Probably Going to Kill Everyone in Episode IX
Category: Movies
For the discussion of film
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/26)
Before the intermission for A Star Is Born (1954), there’s a movie within a movie. Vicki Lester (Judy Garland) and Norman Maine (James Mason) go to the premiere of what is sure to be Vicki’s catapult into stardom. We get … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/26)
Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Live-action Edition. Swiss Family Robinson
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. Live-action Edition. Swiss Family Robinson
Netflix Garage: In-Lawfully Yours Recap/Review
On today’s episode, we look at In-Lawfully Yours, a film that was recommended by Netflix after I watched Christian Mingle. Things went so well for that particular movie, that I thought I would not be led astray. What is In-Lawfully … Continue reading Netflix Garage: In-Lawfully Yours Recap/Review
Bagel Over the White House: The Candidate (1972)
Welcome, one and all, to Bagel Over the White House, what will hopefully be the inaugural edition of a recurring column in which I take a look at American politics on film and behind the scenes. I’m not gonna shoot … Continue reading Bagel Over the White House: The Candidate (1972)
Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Three Rewatch: Black Panther
With Avengers: Endgame less than a month away, I decided to continue the rewatch of the MCU. You can find my other articles on this site as well as reviews by A Winged Potato. Black Panther Review Title: Black Panther … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Three Rewatch: Black Panther
Box Office: March 22-24
There was a lot of anticipation for Us this weekend, the latest Jordan Peele film, but there was a sense through some of the reviews that it wasn’t going to be quite as good as Get Out was. That said, the good … Continue reading Box Office: March 22-24
Dora (neè The Explorer) and the Lost City of Gold Trailer #1 Reaction Thread
Movie Reviews: Us (2019)
I mentioned earlier in the week that despite being the higher profile horror release, Us wasn’t even my most anticipated of the week. It may have had the great prereviews coming in and more importantly its creator Jordan Peele was … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Us (2019)
Spoil Sports: Us
Accompanied by her husband, son and daughter, Adelaide Wilson returns to the beachfront home where she grew up as a child. Haunted by a traumatic experience from the past, Adelaide grows increasingly concerned that something bad is going to happen. … Continue reading Spoil Sports: Us
Trailer Talk: John Wick Brings Multiple Knives to a Gun Fight in Chapter 3
The shooty/stab-a-thon premiers May 17. Continue reading Trailer Talk: John Wick Brings Multiple Knives to a Gun Fight in Chapter 3
Millennial Malaise 11: Dark City
In Which the World is What We Make It Sci-fi in the late 20th century was obsessed with memory, or more specifically how memory impacts the basic concept of human nature. That a collection of experiences can build identity, are … Continue reading Millennial Malaise 11: Dark City
Made Overseas: OSS 117: Lost In Rio (2009)
Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath — a fictional super spy created by French writer Jean Bruce — worked for American agencies like the OSS, CIA, and NSC. Because with that name, he is clearly a red-blooded American man. He also … Continue reading Made Overseas: OSS 117: Lost In Rio (2009)
WTF ASIA 48: The Lunchbox (2013)
The Mumbai lunch delivery system has been going strong for well over a century and only one in six million deliveries goes to the wrong place. This is the story of that one wrong delivery…that may have actually been the … Continue reading WTF ASIA 48: The Lunchbox (2013)
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Trailer Discussion
Talk about it here! Continue reading Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Trailer Discussion
Movie Reviews: Climax (2018)
Us comes out this weekend and sure enough I’ll be there Thursday night to see it, but despite the fact that Jordan Peele is coming off of one great horror film and the early reviews are excellent, it has not … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Climax (2018)
Movie Reviews: When I Last Saw Jesse (2019)
We have a special treat for all you regular readers of these reviews (and for those just dropping in). I’ve mentioned before that the general process for picking films to cover here simply involves writing up reviews for whichever films … Continue reading Movie Reviews: When I Last Saw Jesse (2019)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/19)
Us is coming out this week, which is a good time to take a look at another movie about murderers who wear masks. Only in this case… it’s a mask that opens your pores and moisturizes. Mary Harron did not … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (3/19)
Netflix Garage: Angels in the Snow
A Christmas film? In March?! Yes, I was asked to take a look at this film one day and had it on my list for ages. The time has come to watch Angels in the Snow. What is it about? … Continue reading Netflix Garage: Angels in the Snow
Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Live-action Edition. Johnny Tremain.
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. Live-action Edition. Johnny Tremain.
Toy Story 4 Trailer #1 Reaction Thread
On the road of life there are old friends, new friends, and stories that change you. #ToyStory4 pic.twitter.com/GNZMD67krq — Toy Story 4 (@toystory) March 19, 2019 Continue reading Toy Story 4 Trailer #1 Reaction Thread
