Sir Bedevere Night Thread (1/22)
And that, my liege, is how we know Earth to be banana shaped. Now explain again how sheep’s bladders may be employed to prevent earthquakes. Continue reading Sir Bedevere Night Thread (1/22)
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The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/21)
Welcome to the Weekly Movie Thread, where we talk about film. What have you seen, new or old? Come in and talk about it! Yesterday, director David Lynch celebrated his 74th birthday. Which means we all celebrated it the David … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/21)
The James Bond Jr. Day Thread (1/18)
He learned the game from his uncle, James. What game? I dunno, extreme sports action? The character debuted way back in 1967 in a series of young adult novels (The Adventures of James Bond Junior 003 1/2) by someone using … Continue reading The James Bond Jr. Day Thread (1/18)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/14)
Welcome to the weekly movie thread, your weekly home where we talk about films! What did you see this week? A new theatrical release? A new film on Netflix? Or a classic that you’ve just caught up to for the … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/14)
The Night Thread is Fighting Crime in a Future Time (1/13)
In the far off future of the year 2020, a gangster named Big Boss and his syndicate of thugs, mad scientists, and cat burglars have taken control of Empire City. But not drug dealers! Big Boss makes a point of … Continue reading The Night Thread is Fighting Crime in a Future Time (1/13)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/7)
Another year, another movie thread! Come in here to talk about movies you’ve seen over the holiday break, what movies you’re excited for, and other sorts of movie discussions! Today’s prompt, in honor of a Golden Globes winner that’s hitting … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (1/7)
Avocado New Year’s Eve Movie Thread (12/31)
Happy New Year’s Eve, Avocado! As we enter 2020, it’s time to look at the last year with 20/20 vision. (See what I did there?) The Pits already covered the best movies that were released in 2019. Avocado willing, we … Continue reading Avocado New Year’s Eve Movie Thread (12/31)
Avocado Merry Movie Thread (12/24)
Happy Holidays, Avocado! Deck the halls, jingle your bells, and let the flood of Christmas movies wash over you. And never forget that once upon a time Ilya Salkind (one of the producers behind Superman: The Movie) decided it would … Continue reading Avocado Merry Movie Thread (12/24)
Share Your Yuletide Decor 2019
You spend hours working away on assembling the perfect Christmas decorations… and so few people are going to see it. It’s time you get recognized for your hard work. Post your lovely Christmas displays, your favorite ornaments, your trees, your … Continue reading Share Your Yuletide Decor 2019
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/17)
This week we learn that nothing is ever really gone. Take Cats, for example. You thought you left it in the past of odd novelty musicals. But pair it with some upsetting CGI fur technology and suddenly the imagery can … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/17)
The Pits: Best in Film 2019
Editor’s Note: Feel free to post as big or as small of a list as you would like below but please keep your lists contained to these posts and do not make your own post or fill up the OT … Continue reading The Pits: Best in Film 2019
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/10)
On this day ten years ago, the top grossing film worldwide (until July 20 of this year) made its debut. Over at the dearly departed Dissolve, Nathan Rabin recalls a sentiment we shared a decade ago: Over … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/10)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/3)
According to Michael Glitz at the Huffington Post, 1939 was The Best year For Movies Ever. “…in 1939, the ten movies nominated for Best Picture include landmark classics in so many genres that it makes your head spin. Mr. Smith … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (12/3)
Night Thread of the Harbin Ice Festival (12/1)
As the weather starts getting colder, it’s fun to think of ways to make things fun. When life gives you snow, you make snowmanade. Or if life gives your ice… you make ridiculously large ice sculptures. If you look at … Continue reading Night Thread of the Harbin Ice Festival (12/1)
The Black Friday Day Thread (11/29)
How black can this Friday be? Share your latest Black Friday conquests. Surely someone bought that Lexus with the giant red bow on top of it, right? Continue reading The Black Friday Day Thread (11/29)
MST3K Turkey Day Marathon Live Thread!
Attention all MiSTies! Come on in and bask in a yearly tradition —- the MST3K Turkey Day Marathon! Crack open that canned wassail, ignore your family, and spend Thanksgiving with your favorite bots! Keep circulating the tapes! Follow the marathon … Continue reading MST3K Turkey Day Marathon Live Thread!
The Night Thread with a fez-wearing turkey face (11/27)
But seriously… how did Monica fit that turkey on her head? Was it supposed to be a real turkey? If so, did she debone it? How could she breathe through all that Turkey flesh? And wasn’t a neat freak like … Continue reading The Night Thread with a fez-wearing turkey face (11/27)
Don’t Tell Me Night Thread Isn’t True (11/26)
“Don’t Tell Me” was originally written by Madonna’s brother-in-law to be a tango. Madonna liked the song, but felt that the style didn’t match the rest of her new album, Music. She opted, instead, of “electronic meets country rock.” There’s … Continue reading Don’t Tell Me Night Thread Isn’t True (11/26)
Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (11/26)
Martin Scorsese returns to the genre that made him a household name: crime dramas. The Irishman made its debut at the New York Film Festival and brings Scorsese and Pacino together for the first time to tell the tale of the … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (11/26)
Night Thread does the evolution (11/24)
The video for Pearl Jam’s 1998 song, “Do the Evolution”, features a dark-haired gothy woman who is clearly not Death from The Endless. The folks at the Pearl Jam forums refer to her as “Death Girl,” so there you go. … Continue reading Night Thread does the evolution (11/24)
Pet Rock Day Thread (11/23)
Way back in 1975, an advertising copywriter named Gary Dahl was listening to his friends complain about their pets. He joked that a pet that wouldn’t need much maintenance was a rock. Such a joke would get, like, 3 upvotes … Continue reading Pet Rock Day Thread (11/23)
