Spoil Sports — Nightmare Alley
Come one, come all, and discuss Guillermo del Toro’s latest masterpiece here! Continue reading Spoil Sports — Nightmare Alley
Category: Movies
For the discussion of film
WTF ASIA 198: Pinky Memsaab (2018)
Uneasy Rich Asians Available in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. Approximately 124 minutes. Hello, Dubai. Anyways, the titular Pinky is working at a restaurant as she observes two women talking about a contract … Continue reading WTF ASIA 198: Pinky Memsaab (2018)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (2/1)
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 (2/1)
Spider-Man Wins The January 28th – 30th Box Office
The end of January is almost always a real bottoming out of the month for the theatrical market and this week didn’t see much of anything really coming out new that was going to change that perception. The weekend also … Continue reading Spider-Man Wins The January 28th – 30th Box Office
WTF ASIA 197: The Ghazi Attack (2017)
In 1971, a Pakistani submarine sunk near the Eastern coast of India. The Indian government and the Pakistani government provided contradictory claims regarding why it sunk. With the truth hidden from the public, others could step in to make up … Continue reading WTF ASIA 197: The Ghazi Attack (2017)
Building Entertainment: The films of the Walt Disney Studio. Encanto
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. Encanto
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/25)
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? Movies these days … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/25)
LGBT Movies: Priest (1994) and Lilies (1996)
Promotions for Paul Verhoeven’s Benedetta inspired me to revisit two films about repressed gay Catholics. Priest’s hypocritical Father Greg harms others by inaction. The brutal Bishop in Lilies destroys two lives. Both films are extremely triggering so be warned. Spoilers … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Priest (1994) and Lilies (1996)
Avocado Sight & Sound Year VI
It’s that time of the year again, where I harangue everyone until they throw together a top 10 movies list. I was feeling extra masochistic, so I made the rules more complex for me this year: 1.) Your ballot can … Continue reading Avocado Sight & Sound Year VI
Spider-Man Retakes The January 21st – 23rd Box Office Results
The latest box office results have come in and the January doldrums have certainly taken hold combined with lots of people still staying out of theaters and some brutal cold along the upper half of the country. This weekend saw Spider-Man: … Continue reading Spider-Man Retakes The January 21st – 23rd Box Office Results
Scott Looks at the Razzie Ballot Year 4: Did Ben Affleck Run Over the Razzie’s Cat or Something?
It’s time for the Avocado’s least favorite tradition, my annual dissection of how terrible the Razzie nominating ballot. This year was especially awful as one of the best movies of the year is on here while the very worst movie … Continue reading Scott Looks at the Razzie Ballot Year 4: Did Ben Affleck Run Over the Razzie’s Cat or Something?
WTF ASIA 196: The Outlaws (2017)
You loved Ma Dong-seok in Train to Busan. You…erm…saw him in The Eternals. Now, here is he is as a cop trying to put a stop to a deadly gang war. Available in Canada, the United States, and perhaps a few other countries. … Continue reading WTF ASIA 196: The Outlaws (2017)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/18)
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)
Scream For The January 14th – 16th Box Office Results
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
WTF ASIA 195: Fagara (2019)
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)
Most Anticipated Movies of 2022
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 Eternals Disney+ Discussison
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
The Mads Are Back Riff-Along Thread
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
The Bob’s Burgers Movie Trailer 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
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/11)
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)
LGBT Movies: Girl with Hyacinths (1950)
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)
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