For the discussion of film
In Which the Future May Pass Us By When I wrote about Southland Tales I made note that that movie got a whole lot of mileage out of surprising prescience. What seemed to be absurd nonsense in 2006 turned out to be … Continue reading Post Millennial Malaise 21: Children of Men
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan Webster’s Dictionary defines an ensemble as… Ok fine, maybe this one doesn’t need much of a setup. Finding a group of accomplished actors who can bounce off each other with great chemistry … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 24: Favorite Ensemble Cast
Family…what can you do? Available in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. Approximately 120 minutes. Amir Neshan waits on a bridge until someone in a car hands him a backpack. Amir goes under the … Continue reading WTF ASIA 166: Beyond the Clouds (2017)
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan There are some films we just never get sick of. Maybe you make a point of watching them for certain occasions, maybe they’re your comfort film…whatever the reason, we just keep coming … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 23: Most Rewatchable Film
Today’s bonus prompt: favorite Fast and Furious film Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (6/22)
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan Once a film reaches a certain level of popularity, it’s not uncommon to hear certain quotes get thrown around in everyday conversation. Creating something so memorable is a great testament to the … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 22: Notable Quotables
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business of … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The films of the Walt Disney Studio. Raya and the Last Dragon
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan As much as I love films, I’m also an unabashed trailer junkie. Back in the pre-internet days (adjusts onion on belt) trailers were often the first time I would even hear about … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 21: Favourite Trailer
As the box office continues to recover with its ebb and flow of what will actually get people out into the theater, this weekend is a bit of a backslide kind of one with some weak numbers overall. The Hitman’s Wife’s … Continue reading Box Office: June 18-20
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan I have the utmost respect for actors and actresses who accept roles outside their comfort zone. It takes a lot of guts to stretch those acting muscles and try to avoid being … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 20: Favourite “Against Type” Performance
Well that was fucking wild. Continue reading F9: The Fast Saga: Spoiler Space
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan Speeches. Monologues. Soliloquies. Whatever term you use, there are iconic examples throughout film. They can make us cry or they can make us laugh. They can terrorize or they can inspire. One … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 19: Favorite Speech
“There’s no magic number for the perfect film duration. Without getting all philosophical about the human perception of time, I’m guessing we can all relate to a film that feels like it ends just when things are getting interesting or … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 18: Timing is Everything
For the Want of a Nail Of the Three Amigos of Cinema Alejandro Gonzales Iñárritu is the most divisive. He lacks both the enveloping compassion and commercial instincts of del Toro, and the whizz bang fireworks wonder of Cuaron. He’s … Continue reading Post Millennial Malaise 20: Babel
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan Actors never get enough credit for their comedic chops, but they’re the anchor of many classic films. They can also provide much-needed levity in otherwise “serious” movies. My personal favorite performance is … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 17: Favorite Comedic Performance
Edgar Wright is probably my favorite director of the 21st century. His films are jam-packed with wit, fun, energy, music and eye-popping visuals. The first one I remember seeing was Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, in the theater. From the … Continue reading The Edgar Wright Night Thread
So, I have already featured movie about city women going to a fishing village on a faraway island. But…this movie asks the question…what if that community was really really terrible? Available in Canada the United Kingdom, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. … Continue reading WTF ASIA 165: Bedevilled (2010)
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan I have a love/hate relationship with documentaries. I tend to be drawn to the ones that investigate causes and injustices that I feel strongly about, so even when these films are made … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 16: Favourite Documentary
Today’s bonus prompt: favorite dark comedy Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (6/15)
This piece was written by Sir Simon Milligan Action scenes are a time-honored tradition for injecting excitement into film. From car chases to fistfights and everything in between, a good action sequence blends stuntwork, choreography, creativity, and cinematography, often accentuated … Continue reading 30 Day Film Challenge Reboot Day 15: Favourite Fight/Action Scene
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