For the discussion of film
It’s been a year since we did our last comedy challenge and we had a lot of suggestions from then for this sequel version of it. The month is going to cover a lot of different comedians, and actors who … Continue reading 30 Day Comedy Challenge Day 6: Non-English Comedies
It’s been a year since we did our last comedy challenge and we had a lot of suggestions from then for this sequel version of it. The month is going to cover a lot of different comedians, and actors who … Continue reading 30 Day Comedy Challenge Day 5: Awkwafina
It’s been a year since we did our last comedy challenge and we had a lot of suggestions from then for this sequel version of it. The month is going to cover a lot of different comedians, and actors who … Continue reading 30 Day Comedy Challenge Day 4: Robin Williams
Last year when I wrote a review for the Brazilian masterpiece Sócrates, SadClown and I discussed the nuances of “queer tragedy” in cinema. We agreed that tragedy is every bit a fertile and important ground for exploration in queer cinema … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Our Lady of the Assassins (2000)
It’s been a year since we did our last comedy challenge and we had a lot of suggestions from then for this sequel version of it. The month is going to cover a lot of different comedians, and actors who … Continue reading 30 Day Comedy Challenge Day 3: Bill Murray
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… Erich von Stroheim. Highly recommended: Foolish … Continue reading Director Profile: Erich von Stroheim
It’s been a year since we did our last comedy challenge and we had a lot of suggestions from then for this sequel version of it. The month is going to cover a lot of different comedians, and actors who … Continue reading 30 Day Comedy Challenge Day 2: Whoopi Goldberg
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? Welcome to 2024! … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/2)
Everyone’s out to get Willy Wonka. The gullible chocolatiers’ business is sabotaged by con artists, killers and thieves. Yet he retains his optimistic nature. He brings joy to customers and empowers his new friends. This is not the story of … Continue reading Movie Review: Wonka (2023)
It’s been a year since we did our last comedy challenge and we had a lot of suggestions from then for this sequel version of it. The month is going to cover a lot of different comedians, and actors who … Continue reading 30 Day Comedy Challenge Day 1: Will Ferrell
The weekend totals for December 29th through December 31st, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) Wonka (WB) 4,115 (-98) theaters, Fri $8.7M (+33%) Sat $8.7M Sun $6.55M 3-day $23.95M (+33%), 4-day $31.8M/Total $142.4M/Wk 3 2.) Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (WB) … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For December 29th- 31st
We’ve closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge and are getting ready for 2024! But, this year comes with an extra challenge. After writing up nearly 1,400 prompts since the early days of the pandemic, I’ve opted … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 31: End-Of-Year Wrapup & Special Message
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway and the … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 30: Your Best & Worst Of 2023
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway and the … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 29: Your Best & Worst Of 2023
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 28: The Food You’d Eat Every Day
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 27: Best Roleplaying Moment
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… Frank Capra. Highly recommended: It Happened … Continue reading Director Profile: Frank Capra
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality … Continue reading Poor Things discussion thread
We’re closing out the year this December with a wildcard challenge where it’s going to run the gamut of questions without a particular thing, though you could say that the focus is on YOU. With the month underway, today we … Continue reading 30 Day Wildcard Challenge Day 26: Favorite Media
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? Happy Boxing Day … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/26)
Friends & Family Christmas is Hallmarks’ first lesbian romance. An artist and a lawyer fake date to pacify meddling parents. Laughs are few, plot is minimal and sexual desire is nonexistent. A social media influencer (Boo! Hiss!) provides some flimsy … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Friends & Family Christmas (2023)
