For the discussion of film
Faith is a curious thing. To believe in something, a higher power, a particular institution, whatever it may be, requires a certain acceptance even if the available evidence appears doubtful or uncertain. This has never been more evident than what … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Benedetta
The weekend totals for October 20th through October 22nd, 2023 estimates are in: 1.) Taylor Swift: Eras Tour (AMC) 3,855 theaters, Fri $10.4M (-72%), $13.3M Sun $8.8M, 3-day $32.4M (-66%)/Total $131.1M/ Wk 2 2.) Killers of the Flower Moon (Apple/Par) 3,628 theaters Fri $9.4M, Sat $8.1M Sun … Continue reading Weekend Box Office Totals For October 20th – 22nd
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 22: Neil Gaiman
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 21: The Walking Dead
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 20: Cartoon Villains
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 19: Frankenstein’s Monster
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 18: The Invisible Man
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
