Artist Spotlight: Deftones
NOTE: This was originally posted on March 26, 2016. This version has been updated to cover material the band has released since then. Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Deftones
Day: November 1, 2017
Scott OT #1: Boogie Night Thread
(Yes, I’m renumbering my OTs over here. It’s like a comic book relaunch.) The movie Boogie Nights is back in the news, thanks to Mark Wahlberg hoping God can forgive him for starring in it. Yes, playing a porn star … Continue reading Scott OT #1: Boogie Night Thread
1984 Snubby Awards (and 1985 results)
Welcome back to the Snubby Awards! Nearly every category in 1985 ended up being a three-way race between unappreciated-in-its-time critical favorite Brazil, cult comedy classic Clue, and pinnacle of popcorn entertainment Back To the Future, with a few strong showings from classic teen … Continue reading 1984 Snubby Awards (and 1985 results)
Werewolves 43: Witch Trials – Day Six
Steven Mello had been in this timeline long enough. It was time to get back home. It turned out this place and time doesn’t even have money to scam off of them, turns out they just kill you for no … Continue reading Werewolves 43: Witch Trials – Day Six
Riverdale & Dynasty Episode 4!
Here’s the cool place to discuss the new episode of Riverdale and Dynasty! Yay! Continue reading Riverdale & Dynasty Episode 4!
World Series Game 7 Gamethread: Astros vs. Dodgers
Well, here we are. After the craziness that was Game 2, and the utter sloberknocker that was Game 5, it’s only fitting that this series went the full yard. As a fan of the Dodgers, I must say that I … Continue reading World Series Game 7 Gamethread: Astros vs. Dodgers
Sex & Relationships Thread
Because apparently if you ask for one you’re magically obligated to create one, by Bean Law. so FINE EVERYONE COME HERE AND READ MY QUESTION AND LOOK AT THIS AWKWARD STOCK PHOTO and then I guess ask/answer some of your … Continue reading Sex & Relationships Thread
GIFTMAS: Welcome to November!
Heads up Avocados – only one month (and three days) until Giftmas! Have another general discussion/troubleshooting thread. I know some of you have already gotten your gifts – remember, don’t open them until December 3rd! (Please, do not ship live … Continue reading GIFTMAS: Welcome to November!
Films You Love but You Can Only Watch Once
What are some films that you love but for some reason or another you can only watch once? For me that movie is Oliver Stone’s 1986 Vietnam War movie Platoon. I think I watched this film at too young of … Continue reading Films You Love but You Can Only Watch Once
Women+’s Weekly Thread
Hello, and welcome to the weekly women+’s issues/health thread! Each Wednesday, someone will post a discussion with a few relevant news items from the last week, as well as a topic for further conversation. The prompt will serve as a … Continue reading Women+’s Weekly Thread
Sanjuro: A Reckoning for a Hero
In Yojimbo, our hero survived Kurosawa’s relentless judgment for the greedy, evil, and cruel by acting out of kindness when it really mattered. Along the way, we were treated to an amusing and violent film that was equal parts morality … Continue reading Sanjuro: A Reckoning for a Hero
Month of Horror 2017: Dealer’s Choice – The Essentials: The Old Dark House
10/31/2017 – The Essentials: The Old Dark House (1932) Directed by James Whale Any list of essential works of art is going to be inherently subjective. No two people will give you the list and it can vary based on … Continue reading Month of Horror 2017: Dealer’s Choice – The Essentials: The Old Dark House
Do the Right Thing DAY THREAD (11/1)
Do the Right Thing is a Spike Lee Joint. Spike Lee is a ground breaking, phenomenal film maker. Do the Right Thing (1989) is one of his best films. It is a brilliant film that was humorous but also unflinching, in its portrayal … Continue reading Do the Right Thing DAY THREAD (11/1)
Scene Dissections: Lawrence of Arabia: Meeting General Allenby
Lawrence of Arabia is my favorite film of all time, and I’ve probably spent more time writing about it than is healthy. The movie is renowned for its amazing photography, cast-of-thousand battles and Maurice Jarre’s sweeping score. But I enjoy … Continue reading Scene Dissections: Lawrence of Arabia: Meeting General Allenby
Artist Spotlight: Archers of Loaf
Welcome to this re-post of an Avocado Artist Spotlight on Chapel Hill guitar heroes Archers of Loaf: four guys who made rock music that was frequently full of off-kilter eccentricity, unbridled aggression (burly, arty garage-punk? Apocalyptic noise-pop?), and a strange, … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Archers of Loaf
Stargate SG-1: S01E01 “Children of the Gods”
Stargate SG-1 kicks off in surprisingly grand form. Continue reading Stargate SG-1: S01E01 “Children of the Gods”
Episode #28: HallowEAn
Hey folks! Episode 28 of the AVoCADo GamesCast is now out. In this episode, Wolfman Jew, The Kappa, Science is Bad, and I discussed Electronic Arts’ development troubles, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and outsider art in video games, among … Continue reading Episode #28: HallowEAn
