For the discussion of film
You have all heard enough Barbenheimer jokes for a lifetime, and it’s early in the morning, so let me just say as means of introduction: this has been a phenomenal year for movies. The film industry has survived a pandemic … Continue reading The Pits: Best in Film 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 14: Coworkers & Bosses
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 13: IT Horror Stories
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… Chantal Akerman. Highly recommended: Jeanne Dielman, … Continue reading Director Profile: Chantal Akerman
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 12: Critics & Criticism
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 year marks … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/12)
Rob Williams has devoted his career to producing indie gay romcoms. Shared Rooms was his stab at the Love Actually formula. Three gay couples meet on Christmas to discuss adoption, art and hook up culture respectively. The tropes of bad … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Shared Rooms (2016)
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 11: Planets & Astronomy
The weekend totals for December 8th through December 10th, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) Boy and the Heron (GKIDS) 2205 theaters Fri $5.56M, 3-day $10.7M-$12M/Wk 1 2.) Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (LG) 3,665 (-26) theaters Fri $2.7M … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For December 8th – 10th
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 10: Your Worst Habit
A hilarious private eye spoof starring Bob Hope, and an also-hilarious cartoon romp starring Bugs Bunny! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: My Favorite Brunette (& “The Case of the Missing Hare”)
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 9: Favorite Word Or Phrase
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 8: Coolest Thing You Own
Director Deep Dive is a chronological look into a director’s filmography to see how they and their works grow and change. Throughout their career, critics have often accused the Coens of being indifferent or downright malicious to their characters. It … Continue reading Director Deep Dive: A Serious Man
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 7: Scientists and Academic Figures
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 6: Puzzles & Wordgames
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… Robert Wise. Highly recommended: The Day … Continue reading Director Profile: Robert Wise
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 5: Seasons & Holidays
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? Traditionally, most animated … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/5)
This fall Netflix premiered two queer biopics. Rustin focuses on the year 1963 as Bayard Rustin co-organizes the March on Washington. Maestro follows the three-decade romance of Leonard and Felicia Montealegre Bernstein. The history is important. The people are interesting. … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Rustin & Maestro (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 4: Sweet, Sour, Or Savory?
