Best Disney Villain Tournament: Round One, Part One
You nominated over one hundred & thirty Disney villains – now it is time to start separating the wheat from the chaff… Continue reading Best Disney Villain Tournament: Round One, Part One
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Best Disney Villain Tournament: Nominations
At this trying time of political strife at home and abroad, only one thing has the potential to bring us all together – finding out which Disney villain is the greatest of them all! Continue reading Best Disney Villain Tournament: Nominations
The History Thread wakes up in a City That Never Sleeps…
On this day in 1674, the Treaty of Westminster was signed, bringing an end to the Third Anglo-Dutch War. Despite the name, England was only a bit player in that conflict. Charles II had attacked the United Provinces because Louis … Continue reading The History Thread wakes up in a City That Never Sleeps…
Bad Nauseam: “Bug” & “Salud”
Jesse’s relationship with Walt collapses, just as Gus’ war with the cartel comes to a head.
Emergency Thursday Politics Thread
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find… Continue reading Emergency Thursday Politics Thread
Bad Nauseam: “Problem Dog” & “Hermanos”
Hank identifies Gus as a potential suspect in the blue meth case. Meanwhile, Jesse struggles to decide whether his ultimate loyalty is to Walt or Mike.
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Second Look: The Simpsons Movie
“Rest assured that I was on the internet within minutes registering my disgust throughout the world.” Continue reading Second Look: The Simpsons Movie
Bad Nauseam: Cornered
I am the one who knocks!
Bad Nauseam: “Bullet Points” & “Shotgun”
Jesse begins working with Mike, much to the annoyance of Walter.
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The History Thread Prays for a Short Conclave
Pope Francis passed away this week, the first Jesuit and first man from the Americas to assume the Papacy. His death triggers a new election for the position – a conclave, named for the practice of locking the cardinals in … Continue reading The History Thread Prays for a Short Conclave
The History Thread is Up, Up and Away!
This week marks the centenary of the Helium Act, signed by Calvin Coolidge and designed to encourage “the conservation, production, and exploitation of helium gas”. Continue reading The History Thread is Up, Up and Away!
Late to the Party: Titanic (1997)
I finally watched the prequel to Avatar. Continue reading Late to the Party: Titanic (1997)
Bad Nauseam: “Thirty-Eight Snub” & “Open House”
Hank lashes out at Marie, while Skyler convinces Walt to purchase the car wash.
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Bad Nauseam: Box Cutter
If I can’t kill you, you’ll sure as sh*t wish you were dead.
Bad Nauseam: Full Measure
Walt’s life is in Jesse’s hands.
Bad Nauseam: “Abiquiú” & “Half Measures”
Skyler makes a deal with Walter. Meanwhile, Jesse seeks retribution when he discovers the identities of Combo’s killers.
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Late to the Party: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
I hate every ape I see, from chimpan-A to chimpan-Z… Continue reading Late to the Party: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Bad Nauseam: Fly
Mistake or Masterpiece?
The History Thread honours Floyd Collins
The History Thread discusses a cave-diver from Kentucky who knew a thing or two about hired goons. Continue reading The History Thread honours Floyd Collins
Bad Nauseam: “I See You” & “Kafkaesque”
Hank is in bad shape after the assassination attempt, but Skyler works out a way to help her brother-in-law.
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Bad Nauseam: “Sunset” & “One Minute”
Hank has connected Jesse to the blue meth, but is unknowingly frustrated in his investigation by Walter. The Cousins finally make their move.
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