For the discussion of film
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 directors are… Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger. Highly … Continue reading Director Profile: Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 17: Dracula
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, it’s … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/17)
Travel back through the mists of time to the late ’90s as we look at a delightfully satirical overlooked gem of the superhero-comedy genre– with one HELL of an ensemble cast! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: MYSTERY MEN (1999)
A gay professor visits his creepy hometown for a funeral. He assumes the sketchy locals are homophobic. He’s not wrong, but there’s more going on. It’s a horror movie so he’ll ignore every red flag the town waves. Cthulhu is … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Cthulhu (2007)
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 16: Gateway & Kid-Friendly Horror
The weekend totals for October 13th through October 15th, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) Taylor Swift: Eras Tour (AMC) 3,850 theaters, Fri $39M, Sat $32.3M Sun $23.7M-$25.7M 3-day $95M-$97M/Wk 1 2.) Exorcist: The Believer (Uni) Fri $3.8M (-68%) Sat $4.4M Sun $2.7M 3-day $11M, -58%, Total $48.6M/Wk … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For October 13th – 15th
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 15: Scariest Visuals & Sounds
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 14: Weaksauce Horror
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 13: Elevated Horror
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 12: Goosebumps
Come talk about if this even counts as an Exorcist movie… Continue reading Spoil Sports: The Exorcist: Believer
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 11: The Realm Of Saw
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… Nicholas Ray. Highly recommended: In a … Continue reading Director Profile: Nicholas Ray
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 10: Chucky & Other Evil Dolls
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 we … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/10)
Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal play ex-lovers on opposite sides of the law. Hawke is the sheriff of a small Western town. He’s vowed to arrest Pascal’s fugitive son. Pedro Almodóvar’s Strange Way of Life is his second English language … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Strange Way of Life (2023)
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 9: Twin Peaks
The weekend totals for October 6th through October 8th, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) Exorcist: Believer (Uni/Blumhouse) 3,663 theaters Fri $11.84M, Sat $9M Sun $6.3M , 3-day $27.2M/Wk 1 2.) Paw Patrol: The Might Movie (Par) 4,027 (+38) Friday of $2.88M (-58%), Sat $5M Sun $3.7M 3-day $11.75M, -48%, Total $38.8M/Wk 2 3. Saw X (LG) 3,262 theaters, Fri $2.4M (-70%) … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For October 6th – 8th
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new prompts that have come to life once again – but not like they were before! … Continue reading 30 Day Spooktacular Horror Challenge Day 8: Halloween Franchise
Please note you may vote for your two favorites out of the final four. IMPORTANT ADDENDUM: If you’ve somehow blocked me but are still posting in this thread, your nominations will not be counted. (Consider this an opportunity to mend … Continue reading Best Disney Song Tournament: Final Four
