“For fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
If advertisers are anything to go by, it sounds like big game is totally in again this week! I don’t know what lions and zebras need with all those big screen TVs and appliances, but they’re apparently on sale for … Continue reading The Big Game Day Thread 2/4
Have a great night and have fun posting! Continue reading In the Heat of the NIGHT THREAD (2/3)
Welcome to the I’ve-already-forgotten-which-installment-this-is installment of the Elemental Open Threads series, my own personal journey into the heart of darkness that is committing to something with 118 entries. Today’s element is special, because it’s going to be our bridge into … Continue reading The Technetium Day Thread
We’re continuing on with my look at the career of David Lynch, this time looking at his TV series Twin Peaks and the resulting movie Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Twin Peaks revolves around the murder of Laura Palmer … Continue reading Scott OT #39: The Day Thread Looks at Twin Peaks (2/2)
I’m taking a break from chronicling the career of David Lynch to do an Open Thread devoted to Sherilyn Fenn… who’s a notable Lynch collaborator. I can’t escape Lynch!! She played Audrey in Twin Peaks, one of the sexiest characters … Continue reading Scott OT #38: A Sherilyn Fenn Night Thread (2/1)
I love February! Some of my favorite people were born this month, including my mother. February is recognized as Black History month in the U.S. Two notable events that happened on this day are: 1960- 1st U.S. civil rights sit-in, at … Continue reading The First DAY THREAD of February
I’ve recently become obsessed with The Great British Baking Show (yes, I was very late getting the memo). It’s a ridiculously charming show that somehow manages to be twee as hell without being annoying. The competition takes place in a … Continue reading The Great British Night Thread (1/31)
Who’s that new college kid leaning across the wall just so? So cool. He doesn’t care what anyone thinks! Joe Cool breezed into the comic strip pages in 1971 with a James Dean devil-may-care attitude and a pair of cool … Continue reading The Joe Cool Day Thread 1/31
Wolves are one of my favorite animals of all time. They pack good looks and dangerous strength in one Dog shaped package. Also wolf puppies are cute Look at that little face! Fun Wolf Fact: That whole deal with … Continue reading Howling Mad Night Thread (Doctor Nick Night Thread S1 E02)
Happy Birthday Christian Bale, dragon fighter, lighting guy shouter at-er and best Batman. (Yes he is, don’t be silly) Here’s your debate starter. Which is the superior “Not very good but quite fun action movie”? Reign Of Fire Or Equilibrium? Continue reading The Day Thread is GOOD FOR YOOUUU!
It’s time to look back on the career of David Lynch, one of my favorite directors of all time. We’ll be looking at Dune, Blue Velvet, and Wild At Heart today. Dune is widely considered to be Lynch’s worst movie … Continue reading Scott OT #37: The Day Thread Looks at David Lynch’s Career (Again) (1/29)
Who’s ready for some magic? Ricky Jay (born Richard Jay Potash) is a sometimes-actor and always-magician, and perhaps one of the best sleight of hand magicians in the entire world. Though his quiet, monotone, and eloquent manner of speaking might make … Continue reading Watchin’ TV w/ Admirax Night Thread, Channel Two
Is ABBA Sweden’s greatest export? With the exception of H&M department stores… arguably yes. Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad make up ABBA, the group that dominated pop music from the 1970’s to the early 80’s. Their … Continue reading ABBA: The Day Thread 1/28
Four Oscar Nominations! A Phenomenal Film! (Carey Mulligan, Mary J. Blige, and Director Dee Rees) Mighty River Enjoy your Saturday! Continue reading The DAY THREAD is MUDBOUND (1/27)
Shhhh! People are trying to read! Continue reading Librarians Do It Quietly Night Thread
I was going to do a whole header devoted to David Lynch but it got too big. So, I’ll just be focusing on his early works for now. He got his start making short films in the sixties and seventies. … Continue reading Scott OT #36: The Early Years of David Lynch Day Thread (1/26)
Now Oscar nominated! Continue reading GET OUT of the Day Thread (1/25)
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