For the discussion of film
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 week, we … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/18)
The latest round of box office results has landed and it’s a weekend of change for some properties. The top spot is no longer Spider-Man after a month of ruling the roost as it’s fallen to second place with a … Continue reading Scream For The January 14th – 16th Box Office Results
Last week, I featured a movie about a travel agent grappling with the disappearance of her boyfriend, only to find that she has…multiple versions of herself. This week, I feature a movie about a travel agent grappling with the death … Continue reading WTF ASIA 195: Fagara (2019)
In Which We Are Staring Down Another Year. Can you believe it, the 20’s, they are fully here again. Another year dawns and with that more new and exciting movies are coming down that pike. Now with the pandemic keeping … Continue reading Most Anticipated Movies of 2022
The film saw a November 5th, 2021 debut where it came in at $385 million. We learned recently that Disney+ had set a January 12th, 2022 premiere date for it on the service for its members while the home video … Continue reading The Eternals Disney+ Discussison
In the not-too-distant future of 8 PM ET tonight, the Mad Scientists from Mystery Science Theater 3000, aka “The Mads,” aka Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff, will mercilessly mock another mess of terrible old one-reel shorts. Tickets are $10 plus … Continue reading The Mads Are Back Riff-Along Thread
Well, it’s (finally) here. What do we think? Thoughts? Prayers? Hopes? Dreams? Current release date is May 27, 2022. Continue reading The Bob’s Burgers Movie Trailer Thread
Welcome to the weekly movie thread, your place on the Avocado to talk about films! Have you seen something new in theaters? Caught a classic on streaming? Have very strong opinions and want to drop a hot take? This is … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/11)
A writer investigates the suicide of a young woman. Eva Henning plays the role, in flashbacks, with a bone deep sadness. This quiet intensity allows men to paint their own fantasies upon her. Girl with Hyacinths has been called the … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Girl with Hyacinths (1950)
This week didn’t have much in the way of new arrives but The 355 wasn’t viewed as any serious competition to the film that’s scoring huge at the box office, Spider-Man: No Way Home. The 355 debuted in third place for Universal … Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home Takes January 7th – 9th Box Office Victory Lap
Into the Heart of the Mind…or the Mind of the Heart. Or the… Available in Canada, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. Approximately 115 minutes. Last year, a new planet was discovered, and named Emanon, obviously inspired by … Continue reading WTF ASIA 194: Modern Love (2018)
Bonus prompt: movie you’re most excited for in 2022. Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/4)
Another weekend, another Spider-Man: No Way Home box office win. Sony Pictures has now had this become their biggest film ever at the box office worldwide and it’s racking up some fantastic numbers domestically as well. The film added another $52.7 … Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home Gets Another Win In This New Year’s Weekend Results
New to the public domain: F.W. Murnau’s Faust, and Our Gang/The Little Rascal’s “Buried Treasure” Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Faust (& “Buried Treasure”)
Apparently, this film is dedicated to the technicians working behind the camera, the real and unsung heroes of cinema. Well, if there are people who see themselves in the main character, then…uh… Available in Australia, Canada, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, and perhaps … Continue reading WTF ASIA 193: Vinci Da (2019)
Bonus prompt: favorite film of 2021 Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/28)
In 2020’s The Christmas House the Mitchell family dealt with the stress of divorce, adoption and potential unemployment. All while decorating their house for the holidays. Hallmark strayed from their romcom formula and audiences approved. In The Christmas House 2: … Continue reading LGBT Movies: The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls (2021)
While people were expecting Spider-Man: No Way Home to do well when it launched, better than the other Marvel Studios films this year, few saw it really doing the kind of business that it’s doing. With a really strong week after a … Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home Hits $1 Billion Mark Worldwide With The December 24th – 26th Weekend Results
While I have featured movies with kids and families…a lot…it has been a while since I have featured an actual family film. So here is one about…erm…a homeless girl who decides to steal a dog? Whatever. Available in Canada, the United … Continue reading WTF ASIA 192: How to Steal a Dog (2014)
Synopsis – “Plagued by strange memories, Neo’s life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.” Discuss the movie here in this Spoiler Space Continue reading Spoil Sports – The Matrix Resurrections
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