For the discussion of film
Our Final Four is set! But first, here are some highlights from the previous round: Three of the four remaining are ballads that share a certain thematic similarity about wishing, dreaming, or longing for something. Dorothy Gale dreams of “a … Continue reading Favorite “Best Original Song” Oscar Winners Tournament–Round 5
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 20: Musicians
The weekend totals for November 17th through November 19th, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (LG) 3,776 theaters Fri $19.1M Sat $15M Sun $9.9M 3-day $44M/Wk 1 2.) Trolls Band Together (Uni/DWA) 3,870 theaters Fri $9.35M Sat $12.2M Sun … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For November 17th – 19th
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 19: Spies & Secret Agents
Note: this review contains spoilers for a 1982 film. Please consider avoiding this article if you have not seen this film and have interest in watching it without opinions from an internet weirdo who is also a cat. I’ve written … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 18: Actors, Artists, & Writers
Stats from Round 3: And now, on with Round 4! Continue reading Favorite “Best Original Song” Oscar Winners Tournament–Round 4
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 17: Gunslingers & Bounty Hunters
Director Deep Dive is a chronological look into a director’s filmography to see how they and their works grow and change. We’ve seen a few times now how the Coen brothers follow-up on success with an even bigger swing. Whether … Continue reading Director Deep Dive: Burn After Reading
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 16: The Goofy Uncle, Cousin or Neighbor
Oh Dakota Johnson, will you ever win? Continue reading Madame Web trailer reaction thread
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 15: Scientists & Academics
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… Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Highly recommended: Beware … Continue reading Director Profile: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 14: Precocious Children
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? Well, the studios … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (11/14)
This weekend Saturday Night Live produced a skit about pop singer Troye Sivan. Bowen Yang told the audience that Sivan was “gay famous.” This inspired me to revisit the glam era. These rock stars achieved mainstream success by hiding their … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Velvet Goldmine (1998)
Stats from Round 2: And now, on with Round 3! Continue reading Favorite “Best Original Song” Oscar Winners Tournament–Round 3
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 13: Bad Parental Figures
The weekend totals for November 10th through November 12th, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) The Marvels (Dis) 4,030 theaters, Fri $21.5M Sat $15M 3-day $47M/Wk 1 2.) Five Nights at Freddy’s (Uni) 3,694 (-95) theaters, Fri $3M (-45%) Sat $3.8M Sun $2.1M 3-day $9M (-53%), Total $127.2M/Wk 3 3.) Taylor Swift: … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For November 10th – 12th
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 11: Good Moms & Mother figures
Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous … Continue reading The Marvels Spoiler Space
