I just finished the first season of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and here’s a dedicated thread to talk about it. I’m not sure how much we should use spoiler quotes – this is one of those shows where … Continue reading She-Ra Season 1 Discussion Thread
In his widely disliked smash hit “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” singer Billy Joel shotguns out people, things and events that came up in the first 40 years of his life. The chorus affirms that “we didn’t start the fire … Continue reading Who Started the Fire? Tournament – Round 1
Thriftstorm is Captain Video’s secondhand anthropology project. Follow @Thriftstorm on Twitter for the latest news on things people were just going to throw away. In early October, I took a 10-day trip around the Maritimes, an immersive experience that left … Continue reading Thriftstorm #13 – Thrift Stores of Nova Scotia
Thriftstorm is Captain Video’s secondhand anthropology project. Follow @Thriftstorm on Twitter for the latest news on things people were just going to throw away. Artifact: Bob Dole: An American Hero VHS tape Description: 13 minutes long, mostly in color Source: Thrift store … Continue reading Thriftstorm #12 – Bob Dole ’96 Election Day Spectacular
Thriftstorm is Captain Video’s secondhand anthropology project. Follow @Thriftstorm on Twitter for the latest news on things people were just going to throw away. Artifact: Practical Up-To-Date Plumbing, by George B. Clow Description: Hardcover book with linen binding. “OVER 180 ILLUSTRATIONS.” … Continue reading Thriftstorm #11: Yesterday’s Plumbing Today
You almost make it through the night. Burdened with his armload of supplies, medic Goatful Dead Head scuttles through the darkened hallways of Wimbiscus Manor. “Meg kellett volna vásárolnia a kísérteties hitelt,” hisses Pontostárgy as it lops off Count Dorcula’s head. … Continue reading Werewolves 74: The House of Wimbiscus – Day 6
In the wee hours, as Wish Kenth sits in his den and watches InuYasha in Japanese with English subtitles, you take stock. “fuck,” says Sarah Plain. Shaken at the mistaken killing of Zap Rowsdower, you take his endenimed corpse to the … Continue reading Werewolves 74: The House of Wimbiscus – Day 5
It’s been a busy day, and Philo lets you knock off at 4 because there’s going to be a night shoot. Mario says his goodbyes to the ValueFilms Productions crew, picks up his last paycheck, and calls up a warp … Continue reading Werewolves 74: The House of Wimbiscus – Day 4
The opossum has just hung itself up by its tail for the night when it hears footsteps. “Hello?” Silence. He slowly reaches for his Polaroid. “I know what I said about being the investigator earlier might have been upsetting, but … Continue reading Werewolves 74: The House of Wimbiscus – Day 3
You dream strange dreams. Two figures in darkness, one dismembering the other. A woman alone in a sealed room, writing furiously with both hands, staring straight ahead. The dead eyes of Mandy Mendez’ Bitmoji, with Comic Sans text commanding you … Continue reading Werewolves 74: The House of Wimbiscus – Day 2
You set out from ValueFilm Productions HQ in Schenectady, New York, with high hopes. You have jobs! Making television! You can hardly wait to meet the dynamic and engaging stars of Dehaunters on-site. They’re being flown in; YOU are all riding … Continue reading Werewolves 74: The House of Wimbiscus – Day 1
Hello, NEW EMPLOYEE NAME I’m glad to welcome you aboard the ValueFilm Productions train! This train never stops! Choo choo! Hi, I’m Mandy Mendez, and on behalf of human resources, let me say that we’re so glad to have you join … Continue reading Werewolves 74: The House of Wimbiscus – Sign-ups
Everybody has their limit, and I’ve just about hit mine with Twitter. It’s too empowering to the bad people, too unkind to the good people, and, overall, is exhausting. But I did make friends there, and I do want to leave something … Continue reading The Bargainest Books Day Thread
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (From Box Office Mojo): Mission: Impossible – Fallout Disney’s Christopher Robin The Spy Who Dumped Me Mamma Mia 2 The Equalizer 2 Sorry there was no box office last week; I was busy. But I’m back … Continue reading Box Office: August 3 – 5, 2018
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (From Box Office Mojo): The Equalizer 2 Mamma Mia 2 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Ant-Man and the Wasp Incredibles 2 I’m busy (and running late) today, so I’ll piggyback on BOM’s remark that eight sequels … Continue reading Box Office: July 20 – 22, 2018
Hi there! We here at the English language have been working hard on new letters for you to enjoy. Here are the new letters for FY 2019: Þ – Þis one is an oldie-but-goodie. Originating as a rune, thorn (þorn) … Continue reading Exciting New Letters for English Night Thread
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (From Box Office Mojo): Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Ant-Man and the Wasp Skyscraper Incredibles 2 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom The unexpectedly good Hotel Transylvania 3 opened to $44M at 4,200 spooOOOooky theaters in the United … Continue reading Box Office: July 13 – 15, 2018
Or, It Could Happen To You! Just realizes H.P. Lovecraft's "Nemesis" has the same meter as Billy Joel's "Piano Man." pic.twitter.com/Oty5JxoHWW — Captain Video (@OurWorldcomic) January 14, 2018 Six months ago today, I was playing a game of … Continue reading True Tales of Brief Viral Fame Day Thread
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (From Box Office Mojo): Ant-Man and the Wasp Incredibles 2 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom The First Purge Sicario: Day of the Soldado You guys like superheroes, right? Ant-Man and the Wasp became the third Marvel movie in … Continue reading Box Office: July 6 – 8, 2018
I had trouble writing this one. That happens sometimes. I’ll sit down with a subject and try to unpack it. Sometimes there’s more than I expected. Sometimes it’s not what I expected at all. In this case, I ran into … Continue reading Thriftstorm #10: The Long Estate Sale
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (From Box Office Mojo): Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Incredibles 2 Sicario: Day of the Soldado Uncle Drew Ocean’s 8 Dinosaurs continue to rule the box office, albeit with an increasingly shaky claw-hand. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom … Continue reading Box Office – June 29 – July 1, 2018
