From the He-Man Wiki – “Two-Bad is a character in the popular Masters of the Universe toy line and accompanying cartoon series, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Two-Bad is a two-headed Evil Warrior who is basically two different beings sharing the same … Continue reading Two-Bad Night Thread
Instructions! Ask any kind of question relating to any kind of Pop Culture anything. It can be in-universe, it can be about the making-of, it can be about whatever you want. something at the tip of the tongue, a half … Continue reading Pop Culture Reference Desk – A Better 45
The Dragon Prince Two human princes who forge an unlikely bond with the elven assassin sent to kill them, embarking on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands. Starring: Jack De Sena, Paula Burrows, Sasha Rojen Premieres September … Continue reading 2018 Fall TV Preview – Streaming (Netflix)
Hello again, puzzlists! Glad to be here to sprinkle a little frustration into your day. This time we’re going with a classic pun format and curling it up into a puzzle. Also, there’s a special note after the puzzle clues … Continue reading So You Think You Can Think: Puzzle #6
The guests, only somewhat disappointed that their hanged friend was innocent continued with their revelry. Each room a lovely color, each mask matching the color of the room. There was occasional traffic between rooms, as happens during a party, but … Continue reading Werewolves 71: The Masque of the Red Wolf – Day Two
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Sept. 13 – Let’s meet today’s contestants: – Lauren, a teaching artist from New York, turns elementary school writings into sketch comedy; – Shawn, a regional human resources manager from Florida, has been to over 300 … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Sept. 13
Welcome back to the weekly D&D and Tabletop RPG thread! Here’s a place where we can talk about Dungeons & Dragons or any other nerdy table-top RPGs that you might be into. Tell us about the games you’re playing, speculate … Continue reading AvocaD&D and Tabletop RPG Thread: Curse of Strahd Campaign Journal, Week 9
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: ☮ As always with the AVCAD, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. ☮ Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience with … Continue reading The Women+ Thread Makes No Excuses
Partway through watching Zhang Yimou’s Curse of the Golden Flower, I turned to my wife and said, “You know, with all the court intrigue, the secrets, and the hidden siblings, this movie feels Shakespearean.” I may not have been too … Continue reading Made Overseas: Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
Hey true crime fans, want to talk with your fellow Avocados about a favorite case, a recent piece of news, a podcast you’re catching up on, a documentary, on anything else true crime? Welcome to the weekly true crime open … Continue reading True Crime-ocado: A Weekly Discussion For All Things True Crime
That new Spider-Man game is great. The web-slinging across Manhattan is exhilarating. Stopping grand theft autos and muggings with a web shot and a quip. And stringing up thugs, just like flies. But one feature that’s really plucked my webs … Continue reading A Spectacular Day Thread for Spidey Costumes
If you had to make a series that took place before TOS, what would it be? What would it look like? What time period would it focus on? Who would it be about? What aspects of the prequel game did ENT and DISC get right, and which would you be sure to avoid in your show?
Or alternatively, forget the prequel thing and just make your own show. With blackjack. And green space hookers. Continue reading This Week in Trek: Prequels & Jeffrey Combs
It’s may not be October yet, but that hasn’t kept studios from releasing horror films early. This time out we take a look at yet another under the radar gothic horror movie from an experienced director. The director this time out … Continue reading Movie Reviews: The Little Stranger (2018)
I was tempted to do something Florence-themed (maybe tomorrow), but for today let’s return to a popular category that has actually helped me some on Learned League. Swimming pools and naked men are common themes for what British artist? A … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Art
Welcome to the Weekly Games Thread #2! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what games are you most looking forward to between now and the end of 2018? Please also join … Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 Anticipates Autumn
Let’s discuss any and all music here. You’ve got a new artist who’s rocking your boat that you want to talk about? Post a video! Found out about that unearthed Coltrane album that has the jazz freak in you losing … Continue reading Music Discussion Thread #10: Listening Projects
Morning Politocadoes! As a terrifying hurricane bears down on the Carolinas (that may or may not have scotched a trip this weekend for your humble Lupin), it’s been discovered that the Trump Administration has been diverting fundng from FEMA to … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Diverts Disaster Relief Funding (again)
This is the quarterfinals for the Early Years generation of video games, covering pre-85 games including the Atari 2600, Intellivision, ColecoVision. Please vote for one game in each pairing. The most upvoted games will continue to the semifinals. The most … Continue reading Best Video Game Tournament – Early Years – Quarterfinals
EXT. DESERT – UNKNOWN PLANET – DAY The sun begins to set on a desert vaguely similar to the kind we’d find on Earth. Wind blows sand off of the massive dunes—and that’s the only sound for miles. Until … Continue reading The Defenders – The Worlds That Hunger, Chapter IV: Fantastic Voyage?
