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Day: April 1, 2018

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April Fools’ Late Night Party Thread

April 1, 2018May 21, 2018 RiverSong

 I’m trying to enjoy the last bit of the weekend. Let the weekend party continue! In addition to being Easter and April Fools’ Day, it was also David Oyelowo’s birthday. He is an extraordinary actor, who was in Selma   and Queen of … Continue reading April Fools’ Late Night Party Thread

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Ash vs. Evil Dead, S3, E6: Tales from the Rift

April 1, 2018April 1, 2018 Mindymoo, Human Sloth

I think these guys flunked Sumerian 101. Oh, Kelly. Poor, poor, Kelly. She just had to go to confront Ruby on her own, to avenge Brandy’s mom, what happened to Pablo, all of it. And now she is fucked. She … Continue reading Ash vs. Evil Dead, S3, E6: Tales from the Rift

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“The Hurt Soccer” Bob’s Burgers S8 E12

April 1, 2018 Aranaktu

Bob’s Burgers Season 8 Episode 12 The Hurt Soccer Grade: A+ Bob and Louise triumphing at something that they initially hate? Louise and Gene in musical genre heaven? A perfectly contrasting pairing. Louise’s increasing late blooming competitiveness with regards to sports … Continue reading “The Hurt Soccer” Bob’s Burgers S8 E12

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Jesus Christ Superstar Live! Discussion Thread

April 1, 2018April 2, 2018 Sam Barber

Starting on NBC at 8 PM Eastern! Discuss here. Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar Live! Discussion Thread

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The Simpsons, Season Four, Episode Seven, “Marge Gets A Job”

April 1, 2018May 20, 2018 Drunk Napoleon

Sometimes an older episode of a show feels like a subtle dry run for the later, more ambitious episodes, and sometimes an older episode feels like an extremely obvious dry run. As the title implies, “Marge Gets A Job” is … Continue reading The Simpsons, Season Four, Episode Seven, “Marge Gets A Job”

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Anime Worth Watching: Cyber Team in Akihabara (Ep 6-10)

April 1, 2018May 21, 2018 lutair

Cyber Team in Akihabara (アキハバラ電脳組) is a 1998, 25-episode magical girl sci-fi anime created by  Tsukasa Kotobuki and Satoru Akahori. This review is specifically for episodes 6-10. Synopsis Episode 6 throws the viewer in medias res, so a lot of information … Continue reading Anime Worth Watching: Cyber Team in Akihabara (Ep 6-10)

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Uwe Boll is Saying Words Again

April 1, 2018June 5, 2018 ScratStitch

The acclaimed director is very upset about the upcoming Dwayne Johnson monkey movie and is threatening to sue over it. Not an April Fool’s Day joke. Continue reading Uwe Boll is Saying Words Again

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The Discount Spinner Rack: HULK (2003)

April 1, 2018April 1, 2018 itbegins2005

Go green with the first big-screen adaptation of Marvel’s Jade Giant! … You know, the one nobody really remembers anymore. Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: HULK (2003)

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I Don’t Know How to Love the Day Thread

April 1, 2018March 31, 2018 Sam Barber

Today is both Easter and April Fool’s Day, but you know what? NEITHER OF THOSE MATTERS IN THE SLIGHTEST. At least not compared to what’s happening tonight: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE ON NBC. Y’all need to watch it so I … Continue reading I Don’t Know How to Love the Day Thread

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Easter Sunday or April Fool?

April 1, 2018October 12, 2019 doctorhotcakes

Happy Easter Avocados! Even if you don’t celebrate any religiousity it’s a good excuse to eat. Passover too y’know. I have no plans for the day, but would love to hear your tales of the table! A pic of one … Continue reading Easter Sunday or April Fool?

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Both Sides Now: Ricky Pirano (2007)

April 1, 2018August 10, 2019 Sam Aronow

Welcome to Both Sides Now, a limited series in which the author discusses and reviews films which he participated in the making of. In honor of April Fools’ Day, this is the story of a movie that was never actually … Continue reading Both Sides Now: Ricky Pirano (2007)

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Shoeless Trivia: Potpourri

April 1, 2018April 1, 2018 gaufqwi

I try to keep things thematic here, but it won’t kill me to do a grab bag category every once in a while. The Parent Trap, Disney’s 1998 film about mistaken identity set at a summer camp, was loosely based … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Potpourri

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The Filmography of Serckle Gustav

April 1, 2018May 26, 2018 GoochExtension

While you may not know the name Serckle Gustav, chances are you’re probably familiar with his work. The obvious title being the science fiction epic Space Sorry Seven, which I’ll get to later. But for now, let’s begin with the … Continue reading The Filmography of Serckle Gustav

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