Public Domain Theater: The Chase (& “Prest-O Change-O”)
A gripping film noir thriller and a hysterical Merrie Melodies cartoon! Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Chase (& “Prest-O Change-O”)
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The Avocado Movi3 Club: S3l3ctions Part 3D 1/3
I love da movies Continue reading The Avocado Movi3 Club: S3l3ctions Part 3D 1/3
The Discount Spinner Rack: THE PHANTOM (1996)
Slip on your Skull Rings, pull up your purple long johns, and prepare to SLAM EVIL with a look at the embarrassing 1996 adventure flop starring Billy Zane– thankfully, the LAST pulp-hero film of the ’90s! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: THE PHANTOM (1996)
Director Profile: Mel Brooks
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… Mel Brooks. Highly recommended: The Producers, … Continue reading Director Profile: Mel Brooks
The 6/30 Day Thread Salutes Senn High Alum Harold Ramis
I graduated from Senn High School in 1980. Located on Chicago’s North Side, Senn is a fairly typical inner-city public high school, except for the fact that a lot of famous and semi-famous people graduated from there. This is the … Continue reading The 6/30 Day Thread Salutes Senn High Alum Harold Ramis
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/30)
Movieacados! Well today is Jun 30 and as a proud Canadiacado (more specifically Newfieacado) it is close enough to Canada Day to celebrate Canada for this weeks Weekly Movie Thread. Now I am pretty sure I did this last year, … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/30)
Supergirl Ain’t Super — Weekend Box Office Report for June 26th-June 28th, 2026
It’s the worst script for a box office report I can remember–oh, never mind, I’m done with this bit. Continue reading Supergirl Ain’t Super — Weekend Box Office Report for June 26th-June 28th, 2026
Supergirl (2026) Spoiler Space
While celebrating her birthday on an alien planet, Kara Zor-El is approached by an alien girl who wants to seek revenge for the death of her family. Discuss your SPOILER-Y thoughts on the new Supergirl film here! Continue reading Supergirl (2026) Spoiler Space
The Avocado Movie Club #51: Dave Made a Maze (2017)
“Well then, how about instead of trying to diminish it .. you guys help me finish it.” Continue reading The Avocado Movie Club #51: Dave Made a Maze (2017)
Director Profile: Jacques Demy
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… Jacques Demy. Highly recommended: Lola, The … Continue reading Director Profile: Jacques Demy
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/23)
Movieacados! I have had enough of death and hospitals and what not so I am shifting gears and going for more of a seasonally festive atmosphere. Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows… well one of those things for sure and the other … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/23)
LGBT Movies: Leviticus (2026)
Gay teens are outed in a conservative town. Their parents drag them to a preacher who places a curse on them. They will be stalked by an entity. It takes the form of the one you desire most. If you … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Leviticus (2026)
Toy Story 5 Generates Buzz — Weekend Box Office Report for June 19th-June 21st
They look like they’re about to have the rap battle of the century. Continue reading Toy Story 5 Generates Buzz — Weekend Box Office Report for June 19th-June 21st
Director Profile: Philippe Garrel
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… Philippe Garrel. Recommended: The Inner Scar, … Continue reading Director Profile: Philippe Garrel
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/16)
Moviacados! When it comes to pop culture meeting the classics there has always been one phenomenon that has always annoyed me. You ever have the one thing that everyone has just agreed to follow and you are sitting on the … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/16)
The Night Thread Watches “Gia” (1998)
The other day I saw an ad on HBO for Gia, one of the networks acclaimed TV movies fro the 90s. It had been years since I saw it but I remember that once upon a time I wrote a … Continue reading The Night Thread Watches “Gia” (1998)
This Box Office Report Will Undo the Leadership of the World — Weekend Box Office Report for June 12th-June 14th, 2026
It’s okay, Skeletor. You’ll always be a king to me! Continue reading This Box Office Report Will Undo the Leadership of the World — Weekend Box Office Report for June 12th-June 14th, 2026
Director Profile: Manoel de Oliveira
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… Manoel de Oliveira. Highly recommended: Doomed … Continue reading Director Profile: Manoel de Oliveira
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/09)
Movieacados! Well tomorrow is surgery day and I definitely did not have time to write this prompt shortly beforehand so I am writing this one about two weeks early as a time capsule from the past (although you should see … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (06/09)
The Amazing Digital Circus Has the Power!
And Scary Movie makes scary good money. Continue reading The Amazing Digital Circus Has the Power!
Public Domain Theater (Double Feature): Die Nibelungen
Proud to present Fritz Lang’s two-part fantasy epic! Continue reading Public Domain Theater (Double Feature): Die Nibelungen
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