Category: Movies
For the discussion of film
Movie Review: Dune Part 2
When I go to the opera, I take what my music history professor used to call “the opera bargain” where you suspend your disbelief and let yourself be immersed in the sincere and serious spectacle. It takes discipline, but the … Continue reading Movie Review: Dune Part 2
Public Domain Theater: Sunrise – A Song of Two Humans (& “Jumping Beans”)
F.W. Murnau’s Acadamy Award winning drama, and a classic cartoon from Fleischer Studios! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Sunrise – A Song of Two Humans (& “Jumping Beans”)
Best 80’s Action Movie Tournament: Round 3
Only eight contestants remain to decide the Best Action Movie Of All Time! (from the 80’s). Continue reading Best 80’s Action Movie Tournament: Round 3
Dune Part 2: The Spoiler Space
Let the takes flow. Continue reading Dune Part 2: The Spoiler Space
Best 80’s Action Movie Tournament: Round 2
Only 16 entries survive from Round 1 – vote among them to decide the best action flick of the 1980’s! Continue reading Best 80’s Action Movie Tournament: Round 2
Director Profile: Richard Fleischer
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… Richard Fleischer. Highly recommended: Soylent Green … Continue reading Director Profile: Richard Fleischer
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/27)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your place on the Avocado to discuss films with your fellow commenters. Want to make a recommendation? Looking for recommendations? Want to share your opinions of movies, both new and classic? This week finally … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/27)
LGBT Movies: Drive-Away Dolls (2024)
Two lesbians go on a road trip, unaware that their drive-away car contains stolen goods. They’re pursued by a ruthless gang of crooks as they travel from Philadelphia to Florida. The screenplay, by Tricia Cooke and director Ethan Coen, gives … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Drive-Away Dolls (2024)
Best 80’s Action Movie Tournament: Round 1
From 32 contenders, choose the best action film of the 1980’s! Continue reading Best 80’s Action Movie Tournament: Round 1
These Dolls Are All Tied Up — Weekend Box Office for February 23rd-February 25th 2024
Another week, another flop (or two!). Continue reading These Dolls Are All Tied Up — Weekend Box Office for February 23rd-February 25th 2024
Best 80’s Action Movie Tournament: Nominations
Nominate your favorite action movies of the 1980’s here. Continue reading Best 80’s Action Movie Tournament: Nominations
Director Profile: Luis Buñuel
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… Luis Buñuel. Highly recommended: Un Chien … Continue reading Director Profile: Luis Buñuel
The 2024 Academy Awards Viewing Guide
A new year, a new Oscars. With just under three weeks to go until Hollywood’s biggest night, many of you are looking forward to catching up with some of the year’s greatest films, and also a couple others. But where … Continue reading The 2024 Academy Awards Viewing Guide
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/20)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your place on the Avocado to discuss films with your fellow commenters. Want to make a recommendation? Looking for recommendations? Want to share your opinions of movies, both new and classic? This month we … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/20)
LGBT Movies: Strawberry Blonde (1980)
Strawberry Blonde (aka Bionda fragola) is a clunky farce about a squabbling gay couple. Writer/Director/Star Mino Bellei plays a middle-aged pharmacist whose long-term partner has grown bored. Umberto Orsini plays the roving lover who invites a young actor (Gianni Felici) … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Strawberry Blonde (1980)
Madame Web Fails to Make a Webillion Dollars — Weekend Box Office for February 16th-February 18th 2024
But there was plenty of Love for Bob Marley. Continue reading Madame Web Fails to Make a Webillion Dollars — Weekend Box Office for February 16th-February 18th 2024
Marvel’s Fantastic Four are Cast! (Again)
Disney have announced their version of Fantastic Four will now debut on July 25, 2025, and also told us who will be playing the uncanny quartet: Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm Joseph Quinn as Johnny … Continue reading Marvel’s Fantastic Four are Cast! (Again)
2023 Avocado Snubby Awards: The Voting
Thank you to every who participate in nominations for the 2023 Avocado Snubby Award, honoring the best filmwork not nominated at this year’s Oscars. I’m happy to present our honorable Snubby Nominees. Notes Below in the comments will be the … Continue reading 2023 Avocado Snubby Awards: The Voting
Avocado Sight & Sound: Year VIII results
Here it is, the best movies of all time according to the Avocado. Casablanca has now topped the list three times. Mad Max: Fury Road came close to dethroning it but Casablanca pulled ahead on the last day of voting. … Continue reading Avocado Sight & Sound: Year VIII results
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/13)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, your place on the Avocado to discuss films with your fellow commenters. Want to make a recommendation? Looking for recommendations? Want to share your opinions of movies, both new and classic? This week, it’s … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/13)