SynopsesHomer Simpson in Kidney Trouble: on the way home from a family road trip, Homer ignores Grandpa’s pleas for a rest stop, causing Abe’s kidneys to explode. Homer promises to donate one of his, but panics and runs away on … Continue reading The Simpsons s10e8: “Homer Simpson in: Kidney Trouble” / The Simpsons s10e9: “Mayored to the Mob”
Synopsis After missing numerous opportunities to study, Lisa resorts to cheating in order to pass a test. Her A+++ pushes Springfield Elementary over the state’s minimum standard, entitling them to a basic assistance grant. Lisa is faced with a serious … Continue reading The Simpsons s10e7: Lisa Gets an A
SynopsisFor reasons not worth telling here and never discussed again, Homer needs to learn his full middle name. In doing so, he falls into a bohemian lifestyle, embracing his mother’s hippie past to the detriment of his family’s present. ReviewI’m … Continue reading The Simpsons s10e6: Doh’in’ in the Wind
Synopsis A parasailing mishap leads Homer to crash into the “escape the media” home of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. He insinuates himself into their lives, taking over their chores and their private spaces. When Homer blabs their presence, the … Continue reading The Simpsons s10e5: When You Dish Upon A Star
Synopsis Homer gets the late Snake’s hair as a transplant, but inherits Snake’s evil, vengeful soul (Hell Toupee); Bart and Lisa are sucked into an episode of Itchy and Scratchy (The Terror of Tiny Toon); the family appears on the … Continue reading The Simpsons s10e4: Treehouse of Horror IX
Synopsis An unpleasant encounter with Nelson Muntz lead Marge to warn Bart never to spend time with him. “Nelson’s a troubled, lonely, sad little boy,” she says. “He needs to be isolated from everyone.” Ignoring this, Bart walks to the … Continue reading The Simpsons s10e3: Bart the Mother
Synopsis Homer enters a mid-life crisis after realizing he’s exactly half as old as the life expectancy for the average American male. “I’ve wasted half my life,” he laments, feeling he has done nothing of worth. “Half my life gone … Continue reading The Simpsons S10E2: The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace
THE SYNOPSIS A new student (Lisa Kudrow) named Alex rolls into town with fashion, cell phones, and modern slang – all of which clashes with the relentlessly unhip town of Springfield, and with Lisa’s desire to enjoy childhood while still … Continue reading The Simpsons s10e1: Lard of the Dance
On September 21, 1897, the following appeared as an editorial in the New York Sun (bold emphasis mine): Dear Editor— I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you … Continue reading Yes, Virginia, There Is A Night Thread
In fourth place: The Social NetworkIn third place: A Serious ManIn second place: Black Dynamite That makes our winner … Alien! Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Results
David A. Johnston was an American volcanologist. His work in the months leading up to the eruption of Mount Saint Helens, along with the work of his fellow scientists at the US Geological Survey, was instrumental in ensuring the mountain … Continue reading The David Alexander Johnston Remembrance Day Thread
Hello! And welcome to the bracket. You can follow along at https://challonge.com/MovieTrailers. Hopefully you’ve seen most/all of these clips as part of the previous rounds. If not, please take a moment to watch the trailers before you vote. At the … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Championship
Hello! And welcome to the bracket. You can follow along at https://challonge.com/MovieTrailers. Hopefully you’ve seen most/all of these clips as part of the previous rounds. If not, please take a moment to watch the trailers before you vote. At the … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Final Four
Hello! And welcome to the bracket. You can follow along at https://challonge.com/MovieTrailers. Hopefully you’ve seen most/all of these clips as part of the previous rounds. If not, please take a moment to watch the trailers before you vote. At the … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Elite Eight
Hello! And welcome to the bracket. You can follow along at https://challonge.com/MovieTrailers. Hopefully you’ve seen most/all of these clips as part of the previous rounds. If not, please take a moment to watch the trailers before you vote. At the … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Sweet Sixteen
Hello! And welcome to the bracket. You can follow along at https://challonge.com/MovieTrailers. Hopefully you’ve seen most/all of these clips as part of the elimination rounds. If not, please take a moment to watch the trailers before you vote. At the … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Round of 32
Hello! And welcome to the bracket. You can follow along at https://challonge.com/MovieTrailers. Hopefully you’ve seen most/all of these clips as part of the elimination rounds. If not, please take a moment to watch the trailers before you vote. At the … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Round of 64 – voting is CLOSED
This is it – the final round of elimination voting. I’ll leave all ten rounds open until sometime next week, at which point I’ll turn it into a bracket of 64. I said earlier I’d take the top five from … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Elimination Round Ten
Remember, the first eight rounds of voting are still open. Round OneRound TwoRound ThreeRound FourRound FiveRound SixRound SevenRound Eight Some Guidelines If you have the time, please watch the trailers. I know that’s a lot to ask, but this is … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Elimination Round Nine
Remember, the first seven rounds of voting are still open. Round OneRound TwoRound ThreeRound FourRound FiveRound SixRound Seven Some Guidelines If you have the time, please watch the trailers. I know that’s a lot to ask, but this is one … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Elimination Round Eight
Remember, the first six rounds of voting are still open. Round OneRound TwoRound ThreeRound FourRound FiveRound Six Some Guidelines If you have the time, please watch the trailers. I know that’s a lot to ask, but this is one tournament … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Elimination Round Seven
